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A day in the life of a magic circle corporate paralegal

SimplyLawJobs

Introducing Amy. Amy Law is an LPC/LLM student at Northumbria University and a corporate paralegal in a magic circle firm. Why did you choose to pursue a career in law? I always loved watching court room dramas growing up – Law & Order was a favourite in my household. As cliché as it sounds, that is what initially sparked my interest – standing in court and arguing for a living definitely appealed to my stubborn 14-year-old self.

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US Supreme Court rejects Volkswagen emissions tampering appeals

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Monday rejected two appeals from Volkswagen AG, the German automobile manufacturer, regarding emissions tampering. The justices sought the views of the federal government, and, after review, turned down the cases of both Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v. EPA of Hillsborough County, Florida and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. v.

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Share and Share Alike: How Modern Document Storage Systems Increase Law Firm Security

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Email is good for email; but, when law firms start to try to expand the uses of email into broader technology functions – that’s where they run into trouble. Like when attorneys try to convert their productivity software into case management software. (In case you haven’t tried it, that doesn’t work because productivity software is decidedly not a relational database.

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Mauritius president appoints first female chief justice

JURIST

The President of the Republic of Mauritius Prithviraj Roopun appointed Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul to the position of chief justice on Tuesday, marking the first time that a woman has ascended to the highest position in the Mauritian judiciary. Her appointment, which takes effect on November 18, comes as a result of a vacancy created at the office following the departure of Justice Asraf Caunhye.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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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Court of Appeals of Mississippi Interprets Disclosure Portion of Mississippi Learned Treatise Exception

EvidenceProf Blog

Mississippi Rule of Evidence 803(18) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement contained in a treatise, periodical, or pamphlet if: (A) the statement is called to the attention of an expert witness on cross-examination or relied.

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Biden Pledges to End ‘Epidemic’ of Missing, Murdered Indigenous People

The Crime Report

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday to tackle the “epidemic” of missing or murdered indigenous people, including coordinating investigations into existing unsolved cases, according to USA Today. . Under this new direction, the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security will have 240 days to “create a strategy to improve public safety for Native Americans.

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EU top court says Poland judicial appointments violated right to fair hearing

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) unanimously ruled Tuesday that Poland violated Articles 6 and 1 (right to a fair hearing) of the European Convention on Human Rights by allowing a procedure for appointment of judges that was influenced by legislative and executive powers. The case was brought before the ECHR by two judges. They argued that the Chamber of Extraordinary Review and Public Affairs of the Poland Supreme Court, which had decided cases concerning them, was not a “tribunal esta

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“Misconduct complaint against Judge Emmet G. Sullivan is formally dismissed”

HowAppealing

“Misconduct complaint against Judge Emmet G. Sullivan is formally dismissed”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has a report that begins, “The chief judge of the federal appeals court in Washington on Tuesday dismissed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan seeking his removal from a local commission that recommends judicial nominees to the president.” Earlier this month, Marimow had a related article headlined “ Two judges, one cou

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Afghanistan dispatches: Taliban Minister of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice insists that separating men and women is a fundamental Islamic value

JURIST

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul offers his observations on recent activities of the Taliban Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding his name.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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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“Americans broadly support Supreme Court upholding Roe v. Wade and oppose Texas abortion law, Post-ABC poll finds”

HowAppealing

“Americans broadly support Supreme Court upholding Roe v. Wade and oppose Texas abortion law, Post-ABC poll finds”: Scott Clement, William Bishop, and Robert Barnes of The Washington Post have this report. You can directly access the poll results via this link.

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Europe human rights court rules Hungary asylum criminal law violates EU law

JURIST

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Tuesday that Hungary violated EU law by criminalizing organizational support for asylum seekers. The Hungarian law at issue restricted asylum admissibility, criminalized activities that facilitate the lodging of asylum applications for non-qualifying applicants, and permitted “restrictions on freedom of movement” for offending suspects.

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“Supreme Court Justice Stegall wary of judicial bias among ‘bourgeois, polite society’; Justice tells symposium decision-making process riddled by paradoxes”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court Justice Stegall wary of judicial bias among ‘bourgeois, polite society’; Justice tells symposium decision-making process riddled by paradoxes”: Tim Carpenter of Kansas Reflector has this report.

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Voters, civil rights groups challenge Alabama political maps

JURIST

Voters, civil rights, and faith groups joined together to file two lawsuits against Alabama’s new state legislature and congressional district maps Monday. The civil rights groups involved include the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense Fund (NAACP LDF), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama, and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“John Roberts Did This to Himself; Journalists often portray Chief Justice Roberts as a tragic hero marginalized by his more conservative colleagues; But the Court is as conservative as it is today because Roberts spent his career building it”

HowAppealing

“John Roberts Did This to Himself; Journalists often portray Chief Justice Roberts as a tragic hero marginalized by his more conservative colleagues; But the Court is as conservative as it is today because Roberts spent his career building it”: Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred has this post at Balls and Strikes.

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Vans Accuses Walmart of “Escalating Infringement Campaign” in New Trademark Case

The Fashion Law

In the latest legal battle over footwear, Vans is accusing Walmart of embarking on “an escalating campaign to knock off virtually all of [its] bestselling shoes” and running afoul of its trademark rights in the process. In the complaint that they filed in a California federal court on Monday, Vans and its parent company VF Corp. assert that in light of the fact that Walmart is not an authorized retailer of Vans and thanks to the “tremendous value” tied to Vans’ many well-known tradem

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“Ex-Louisiana judge G. Thomas Porteous, last to be impeached by U.S. Senate, dies at 74”

HowAppealing

“Ex-Louisiana judge G. Thomas Porteous, last to be impeached by U.S. Senate, dies at 74”: John Simerman of The Times-Picayune of New Orleans has this report.

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Pressure Mounts for Financial Institutions to Address Climate Change

Intelligize Blog

When we talk about corporate climate-change offenders, the financial sector doesn’t come up very often. Banking doesn’t produce carbon emissions – at least, not more than any other office-based industry. However, that isn’t stopping global environmentalists from pressuring financial institutions to help fight climate change. Observers point to a landmark decision forcing oil company Royal […].

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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“U.S. reaches tentative settlement in excessive PACER fees lawsuit”

HowAppealing

“U.S. reaches tentative settlement in excessive PACER fees lawsuit”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.

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Smokeball-LEAP-InfoTrack Group Acquires Website and SEO Company LawLytics

LawSites

The Smokeball-LEAP-InfoTrack Group, which owns a number of legal practice management and legal search technology products, said today that it has acquired Phoenix-based LawLytics , a company that provides website management software for small law firms and solo practitioners. . The LawLytics platform is an all-in-one website publishing and SEO platform for small law firms.

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Officer who shot service dogs not entitled to qualified immunity, 8th Circuit says

ABA Journal

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that a Minneapolis police officer was not entitled to qualified immunity in a lawsuit alleging that his shooting of…

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“Interview: Steve Vladeck.”

HowAppealing

“Interview: Steve Vladeck.” Hannah Saraf has this post at the “High School SCOTUS” blog.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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When Does Social Security Disability Convert to Retirement?

LegalReader

If you become disabled before reaching retirement age, your work history entitles you to apply for and receive benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. .

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Petition Asks Supreme Court To Topple Bar Exam As We Know It

Above The Law

The exam is indirectly used by some federal courts to limit access. Some people want that to change.

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District attorney pleads guilty to offering payments to his prosecutors, seeking to influence officer

ABA Journal

A Georgia district attorney accused of offering to pay $1,000 to two staff prosecutors pleaded guilty during jury deliberations in his trial Monday.

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Arbery Judge Refuses To Declare Mistrial Over Presence Of Black People In Courtroom

Above The Law

But if we'd just stop teaching critical race theory, this problem would go away, right?

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.