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MARCH 12, 2024

A paralegal certificate or degree is often required to qualify for paralegal job opportunities. Earning an academic credential significantly enhances employment opportunities for anyone seeking to diversify their career portfolio and showcase their qualifications for a legal position. Paralegals can obtain formal education through a training program like those available at Center for Advanced Legal Studies to earn a paralegal certificate or degree.

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JURIST

MARCH 12, 2024

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced Tuesday a proposed emergency rule that would disallow the use of “X” as a substitute for male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. In its filing, the DRA asserted that the emergency rule is necessary for the Office of Driver Services (Office) to meet its responsibilities under state law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

The UK-based cosmetics company is also closing half of its locations in Canada. The post The Body Shop Ceases U.S. Operations And Files For Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

MARCH 12, 2024

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Monday that he will formally resign after a transitional council is installed to lead the Caribbean state, which has been plagued by gang violence. Henry has been stuck in Puerto Rico, being prevented from returning following a trip to Kenya to discuss the deployment of a multinational task force to stabilize Haiti.

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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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MARCH 12, 2024

“US Marshals Seeks Funds to Protect Justices’ Homes Full Time; Marshals say permanent staff needed for home security; Cites strain caused by security for other ‘high-visibility’ cases”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ US Marshals Service seeks $38 million for new judge security programs.” The post “US Marshals Seeks Funds to Protect Justices’ Homes Full Time; Marshals say permanent staff needed for home

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MARCH 12, 2024

“Abused teen in Snap case asks US Supreme Court to revisit internet publisher immunity”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Abused teen in Snap case asks US Supreme Court to revisit internet publisher immunity” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

OpenAI isn't the side whose brief reads like it was written by ChatGPT. The post Elon Musk Sues OpenAI. They Make Fun Of Him And Hire Wachtell. appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 12, 2024

“Sotomayor and Barrett, Lately at Odds, Discuss Relations at the Supreme Court; A conversation on civics and civility included discussion of whether the court is more like a really good preschool or an arranged marriage with no possibility of divorce”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. John Fritze of CNN reports that “ Justices Barrett and Sotomayor urge Americans to tone down political rhetoric despite charged atmosphere.” And Kimberly Strawbridge Robins

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

Sad day for MAGA judges hoping to unilaterally block federal law. The post Judicial Conference Shocked SHOCKED To Find Forum Shopping In This Establishment appeared first on Above the Law.

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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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MARCH 12, 2024

“New Federal Judiciary Rule Will Limit ‘Forum Shopping’ by Plaintiffs; For years, litigants have tried to cherry-pick the judges in sweeping cases on abortion and immigration; Random judge selection is about to make that harder”: Mattathias Schwartz of The New York Times has this report. And Tobi Raji and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post report that “ U.S. courts require random judge assignments to avoid ‘judge shopping.’ ” The post “New Federal Judiciary Rule Will L

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MARCH 12, 2024

The arrival of 2024 brought a new reporting requirement for more than 32 million smaller companies in the United States. The new requirement, which came about as part of the federal Corporate Transparency Act of 2021, means that many companies will now have to report information about their beneficial owners — the individuals who ultimately control the company.

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MARCH 12, 2024

“Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Papers Open for Research at the Library of Congress”: The Library of Congress issued this news release yesterday. The post “Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Papers Open for Research at the Library of Congress” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

It's not just Mickey's voice that's high. The post Stoner Rats Eating All The Drugs In Police Evidence Lockup appeared first on Above the Law.

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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 12, 2024

“Justice Sotomayor References Rarely Used Procedure: Circuit Certification to U.S. Supreme Court”: Trane Robinson has this post at the “Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog.” The post “Justice Sotomayor References Rarely Used Procedure: Circuit Certification to U.S. Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 12, 2024

Erik Mazzone | Next time you are paging through the 17th message in a thread, consider that sometimes, meetings are the right tool for the job. The post That Email Should Have Been a Meeting appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 12, 2024

“Are the Justices Still Party Players”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “Are the Justices Still Party Players” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

I got a little sick writing that headline. The post Lawsuit Aims To Stop The EPA From Allowing Farmers To Keep Using Toxic Poop Water To Grow Your Food appeared first on Above the Law.

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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 12, 2024

A convicted former alderman from Chicago remains licensed to practice law after recusals prevented the Illinois Supreme Court from acting on a petition for an…

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

Lexis Create provides simple access to internal and external knowledge — directly within Microsoft Word. The post This AI-Powered Document Tool Will Meet You Where You Are appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

MARCH 12, 2024

Proxiio Global Solutions , an India-based provider of litigation and corporate legal services for law firms and in-house legal departments, is today officially launching in the United States. Proxiio says that it offers customers legal services delivered by a team of skilled lawyers with deep knowledge and experience in areas such as managed review, litigation and investigation, e-discovery, witness preparation, claims evaluation, data subject access requests (DSARs), contracts, and compliance m

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

You said WHAT to a woman lawyer?! Next time, think before you speak. The post Lessons Learned From The Demeaning Comments Women Lawyers Deal With All Too Frequently appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MARCH 12, 2024

Meta Platforms Inc. has sued a former Meta vice president in California state court, accusing the executive of "brazenly disloyal and dishonest conduct" for allegedly defecting to an artificial intelligence startup with the social media company's proprietary vendor contracts, AI "roadmaps" and employment data to recruit Meta's top talent.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

With a mismatch between talent and legal needs, things are getting a little tricky for law students hoping to work in Biglaw. The post Biglaw’s Summer Associate Recruitment Cycle Is The Worst Since The Great Recession appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MARCH 12, 2024

A Florida federal judge has said that the investors suing crypto exchange Binance over alleged money laundering and securities law violations don't need to rush to depose its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, now that his criminal sentencing has been delayed.

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Above The Law

MARCH 12, 2024

The Royal Wine trade show was a powerful reminder of the importance of IP in the spirits and wine industries. The post Of Booze And Branding appeared first on Above the Law.

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