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Top 100 Biglaw Firm Offers Mega Bonuses For Big Billers, On Top Of Market And Special Bonuses

Above The Law

Wow! This Biglaw firm is offering associates extra-special bonuses of up to $51,750K over market. The post Top 100 Biglaw Firm Offers Mega Bonuses For Big Billers, On Top Of Market And Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

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 Breaking Barriers and Changing the paralegal field

The Estrin Report

There are stars in the field, and then again, there are SuperStars. Huascar Matos belongs in the SuperStar category, without a doubt. As one of the very few Paralegal Directors in a executive position in an AmLaw firm, Huascar is also the President of IPMA, the International Practice Management Association, a high-profile association for Practice and Paralegal Managers.

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Belarus grants asylum to defecting Poland judge

JURIST

Belarus has granted asylum to a former Polish judge following espionage charges in Poland. In a decree granting citizenship to 257 people from 16 states Friday, President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Tomasz Szmydt faces political persecution in Poland. Szmydt defected to Belarus in May and announced his resignation from the Warsaw Provincial Court in a press conference organized by the Belarus state media.

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Beyond Innovation: Why Transcript Genius Won LegalTech AI Innovation of the Year

Sterno

When Steno launched Transcript Genius , we set out to solve a fundamental challenge in litigation: how to transform dense deposition transcripts into strategic insights. Not only has this vision become reality, its impact has now been recognized. I’m excited to share that Transcript Genius has been named "LegalTech AI Innovation of the Year" by LegalTech Breakthrough, selected from thousands of nominations across 12 countries.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Haiti gang-related child soldier recruitment surges in past years

JURIST

The recruitment of child soldiers by gangs has risen nearly 70 percent in the past years in Haiti, according to a report released by the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday. Within the Haitian capital, Port-Au-Prince, it is estimated that 1.2 million children are subject to the threat of armed violence, and 25 percent of all displaced persons in the country live in dire conditions that potentially subject them to armed violence. “C hildren in Haiti are trapp

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COP29 dispatch: new climate finance agreement is a discordant march toward climate action

JURIST

Sonja Rzepsiki is a JURIST Senior Editor. She attended the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan as part of a group from the Vermont Law & Graduate School. The painfully slow march of climate action was profoundly evident at COP29 this year. As a JURIST staff editor who attended the conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, I am proud of our service’s reporting on the lack of justice and prevalent human rights violations intertwined in these negotiations.

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“Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy; SCOTUS asks US government for its view on $1 billion Sony v. Cox case”

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“Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy; SCOTUS asks US government for its view on $1 billion Sony v. Cox case”: Jon Brodkin of Ars Technica has this report.

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HRW: Haiti transitional government fails to protect victims amidst escalating sexual violence

JURIST

Sexual violence escalates in Haiti as the transitional government fails to protect victims of attacks, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) published on Monday. The report argues that in recent weeks, criminal groups in Haiti have intensified attacks of sexual abuse against women and girls. According to presented data, in the last 10 months, 4,000 girls and women reported sexual violence, the majority of it committed by members of criminal groups.

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“The huge stakes in a Supreme Court case about vaping; The justices face the awkward task of reviewing some very shoddy work by Judge Andy Oldham, a potential future colleague”

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“The huge stakes in a Supreme Court case about vaping; The justices face the awkward task of reviewing some very shoddy work by Judge Andy Oldham, a potential future colleague”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Jonathan Turley’s Swatting Theory Fizzled So He Launched His Own Phony Assault

Above The Law

Last year, Jonathan Turley blamed a swatting attack on angry liberals. It will shock you not at all to learn that he was completely wrong. The post Jonathan Turley’s Swatting Theory Fizzled So He Launched His Own Phony Assault appeared first on Above the Law.

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“U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear McKinney woman’s case against city over damaged home; Police raided her home in 2020 to find a fugitive, and she was left with the bill; The country’s highest court says the case brings up a constitutional question but declined to answer it — for now”

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“U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear McKinney woman’s case against city over damaged home; Police raided her home in 2020 to find a fugitive, and she was left with the bill; The country’s highest court says the case brings up a constitutional question but declined to answer it — for now”: Lilly Kersh of The Dallas Morning News has this report.

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Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners

Attorney at Work

David Hunter explains the specific retirement plans available to help you choose the right option for your practice. The post Small Business Retirement Plans: A Strategic Investment for Law Firm Owners appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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“Susan Carney to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”

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“Susan Carney to be next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court”: Michelle Theriault Boots of The Anchorage Daily News has this report. And Eric Stone of Alaska Public Media reports that “ Susan Carney tapped as next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court.” Susan Carney also serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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So Many Firms Matched Bonuses! Did Yours? — See Also

Above The Law

These Checks Have A Little Extra In Them!: Cadwalader , Proskauer , Schulte Roth & Zabel , Covington , Simpson Thacher , Sidley , and Baker Botts. No Proper Responses: NPR did a bang-up job of lobbing easy balls at Leonard Leo. Peer Pressure Does Work!: Georgetown Law finally caves and gives reasonable accommodations to a pregnant student. Being Wrong Won't Stop Turley!

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“Congratulations To The 2025 Bristow Fellows; If you aspire to a Bristow, try clerking multiple times — 24 out of the 25 most recent Bristow Fellows completed two or more clerkships”

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“Congratulations To The 2025 Bristow Fellows; If you aspire to a Bristow, try clerking multiple times — 24 out of the 25 most recent Bristow Fellows completed two or more clerkships”: David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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Marketing Roundup: What Clients Really Want, Cross-Firm Relationships, Debates About DEI

Above The Law

What you missed this month from the Legal Marketing Association. The post Marketing Roundup: What Clients Really Want, Cross-Firm Relationships, Debates About DEI appeared first on Above the Law.

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“New Jersey Transit Can Face NY Suits, State Top Court Says; Transit agency has ‘significant independence’ from state; Courts wading into ‘uncharted waters’ since Hyatt ruling”

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“New Jersey Transit Can Face NY Suits, State Top Court Says; Transit agency has ‘significant independence’ from state; Courts wading into ‘uncharted waters’ since Hyatt ruling”: Beth Wang of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the Court of Appeals of New York — that state’s highest court — issued today.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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Top 10 Biglaw Firm Gets On Board With Year-End And Special Bonuses

Above The Law

Extraordinary performance can also get associates extra cash. The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Gets On Board With Year-End And Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

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“No-Limit Vouchers Are Blowing Up Arizona’s Budget. This Woman Is Leading the Way. Conservative parents seeking ‘educational freedom’ have found a taxpayer-supported way to opt out of public schools. And other states want to imitate it.”

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“No-Limit Vouchers Are Blowing Up Arizona’s Budget. This Woman Is Leading the Way. Conservative parents seeking ‘educational freedom’ have found a taxpayer-supported way to opt out of public schools. And other states want to imitate it.” Rowan Moore Gerety has this article online at Politico Magazine.

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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hops Aboard The Milbank Money Train

Above The Law

Yet another Milbank money match has entered the Biglaw station. Congrats! The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hops Aboard The Milbank Money Train appeared first on Above the Law.

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“The Iron Man of America’s op-ed pages; George F. Will’s conservative outlook and cheerful erudition have been the hallmarks of an extraordinary career”

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“The Iron Man of America’s op-ed pages; George F. Will’s conservative outlook and cheerful erudition have been the hallmarks of an extraordinary career”: Columnist David Von Drehle has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Georgetown Law Finally Acts Like Decent People After Massive Outrage

Above The Law

They're FINALLY doing right by the student. The post Georgetown Law Finally Acts Like Decent People After Massive Outrage appeared first on Above the Law.

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Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court

HowAppealing

Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases, but it did call for the views of the Solicitor General in two related cases. And in Baker v. City of McKinney , No. 23-1363, Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a statement , in which Justice Neil M. Gorsuch joined, respecting the denial of certiorari.

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Court rejects bid for compensation over police raid damages to Texas woman’s home

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court declined on Monday morning to hear the case of a Texas woman seeking compensation for damage to her home inflicted by a SWAT team pursuing a fugitive. The denial of review in Baker v. McKinney came on a list of orders from the justices’ private conference on Friday. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, issued a statement regarding the court’s decision not to take up the case.

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“Sotomayor, Gorsuch shine spotlight on government repayment for private property damage; The high court refused to consider if a Texas property owner should have been reimbursed when police officers caused $50,000 in damages during a hostage standoff”

HowAppealing

“Sotomayor, Gorsuch shine spotlight on government repayment for private property damage; The high court refused to consider if a Texas property owner should have been reimbursed when police officers caused $50,000 in damages during a hostage standoff”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a