6 Skills You Need for a Law Career
LegalReader
DECEMBER 19, 2022
No matter how knowledgeable you may be, no one can succeed if they cannot manage their time efficiently or stay organized.
LegalReader
DECEMBER 19, 2022
No matter how knowledgeable you may be, no one can succeed if they cannot manage their time efficiently or stay organized.
JURIST
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Anjana Meza is a JURIST Staff Correspondent in Lima, and a law student in the Facultad de Derecho, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. After Dina Boluarte was sworn in as president of Peru earlier this month, on December 10, various protests began in several regional departments of Peru, especially in Arequipa, Huancavelica and Ayacucho. Protesters in these regions of the country objected to the swearing-in of the new president and demanded her resignation.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Most lawyers treat referral sources as a set-it-and-forget it sort of thing. They’ll work really hard to build up that referral arrangement; and, once the referrals start coming in – things get set to auto pilot. And, the referrals may continue coming in; but, the question is whether those referrals remain consistently good. Because, as it turns out, referral quality can degrade over time; and, there’s a specific culprit.
JURIST
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The UK government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda does not breach the law, the High Court in London Monday ruled. The decision is based on UK human rights groups’ request for an injunction to prevent the removal of asylum seekers in June. . In the decision, two senior judges at the High Court of England and Wales dismissed challenges against the policy as a whole.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 19, 2022
“Top Ten Worst SCOTUS Moments of 2022”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Top Ten Worst SCOTUS Moments of 2022” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 19, 2022
“An ‘Imperial Supreme Court’ Asserts Its Power, Alarming Scholars; Several new studies document the current court’s distinctive insistence on its dominance and the justices’ willingness to use procedural shortcuts to achieve it”: Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Corporate counsels should take a proactive approach to understand the legal risks associated with AI. The post Ethics And AI For Corporate Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 19, 2022
“Kansans voted to keep their judges. But the state’s high court will once again be in spotlight.” Andrew Bahl of The Topeka Capital-Journal has this report. The post “Kansans voted to keep their judges. But the state’s high court will once again be in spotlight.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Wait, you mean to tell me Harvard's Legacy Admissions program isn't a form of affirmative action? The post Race Matters: Courtroom Diversity And Diverging Opinions appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2022
There is a slight decrease in JD enrollment for the fall 2022 term, according to data released Monday by the ABA’s Section of Legal…
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
First time for everything : Former Orange In Chief gets referred to the DOJ. Never saw it that way : Diversity makes an impact in the court room. I wanna be the very best : Guess which firm is a chart topper. And scene : Turns out, roleplaying makes for better associates ! The post Ever See The DOJ Peel An Orange? — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A Tennessee man already charged for criminal conduct related to his participation in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol and an alleged accomplice are now being charged with crimes related to a plot to murder law enforcement and FBI agents who investigated them. An unsealed court filing on Friday brought charges of conspiracy, retaliating against a federal official, interstate communication of a threat and solicitation to commit a crime of violence against Edward Kelley, 33, of Maryville,
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The cliche about being a lifetime learner has to be true for the trial lawyer if she wants to keep winning for her clients. The post Always Be Learning 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.
LegalReader
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Front-End-as-a-Service is a cloud-based service that allows you to extend your Front End development capabilities with a library of pre-built, feature-rich UI components.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Looking to take your practice to the next level in 2023? Read on. The post This Winning Tech Combo Can Accelerate Your Strategic Advantage appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Richard Maike and Doyce Barnes have been sentenced to 10 years and 4 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in running an illicit pyramid scheme. The pair were convicted in a federal jury trial in September for the illegal operation of Infinity 2 Global, marketed as a multi-level marketing company, and for securities fraud. Maike was also convicted of money laundering and tax evasion for his use and laundering of around $3.2 million in I2G assets.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Is this what our Law Revue winners go on to do with their lives? The post Firms Are Using Acting To Get Their Associates To Write Better Emails appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Brian Houston, the founder of megachurch Hillsong Church, started in Australia and popular with celebrities around the world, has pleaded not guilty in a case accusing him of covering up his late father Frank Houston’s rampant sexual abuse of children over the decades, the Australian Associated Press reports. “I have no doubt now my father was a serial pedophile and we’ll probably never know the extent of it,” Houston admitted to the court last week.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Just by hearing BAL talk about his work it’s clear that he enjoys what he’s doing. The post ‘Beer At Law’ Tells All appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A judge dismissed a 2021 kidnapping case against Colorado gay nightclub shooter Anderson Aldrich, despite raising concerns herself about Aldrich’s dangerous behavior, Jesse Bedayn and Matthew Brown report for the Associated Press. Court transcripts show that the judge raised concerns about the defendant stockpiling weapons and planning a shootout, and said Aldrich needed mental health treatment or “it’s going to be so bad.” Grandparents of Aldrich’s grandparents war
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
This conservative bonus season may be just the beginning. The post New York Biglaw Firms May Be Signaling Trouble Ahead By Not Beating Market Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 19, 2022
“ Former Fort Worth police officer found guilty of manslaughter of Atatiana Jefferson ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The Fort Worth ex-police officer who shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson at her mother’s home in 2019 was convicted of manslaughter by a jury that deliberated on Wednesday and Thursday.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Congrats on the bonuses! The post Elite Firm Delights With Year-End Bonuses — On Top Of Those Mid-Year Ones appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2022
ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross is applauding Congress for passing a bill intended to keep federal judges safe by banning disclosure of their personal information.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Most DC financial restructuring practices are litigation heavy or exclusively litigation, and this role is pure transactional work. Who doesn’t love that? The post This Job Just Keeps Getting Better appeared first on Above the Law.
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