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Why Companies are Choosing to Outsource Contract Operations

LegalSifter

Managing contracts in-house can be challenging, time-consuming, and costly for many companies. As contract complexity increases, more organizations are choosing to outsource contract operations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and minimize risks. Lets explore the reasons behind this trend and the ROI benefits of outsourcing contract management.

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CALS Earns 5-year Renewal of Accreditation

Paralegal.edu

In April 2024, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) conducted a comprehensive site visit of Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) as part of the renewal of accreditation efforts started in 2023. The site visit team provided CALS staff with very positive feedback during their exit interview, with only three recommendations for improvement.

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South Korea Parliament approves impeachment motions against Justice Minister and Police Chief

JURIST

The South Korean Parliament approved the impeachment motions against the Justice Minister and Police Chief for their involvement in the planning and execution of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree at the 2nd plenary session of the 419th National Assembly on Thursday. Additionally, the parliament approved new laws to appoint two special prosecutors to thoroughly investigate Yoon’s martial law declaration and the stock manipulation incident of Yoon’s spouse,

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Senators, Representatives Introduce Bill That Would Ban Joint Ownership of PBMs and Pharmacies

Above The Law

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley and Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss introduced the Patients Before Monopolies Act on Wednesday. It aims to prohibit the parent company of a PBM or insurer from owning a pharmacy business. The post Senators, Representatives Introduce Bill That Would Ban Joint Ownership of PBMs and Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.

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Document Automation for Small Law Firms: A Practical Guide for Paralegals & Staff

Are you a paralegal or legal staff member tired of recreating the same documents repeatedly? This practical guide shows how small and solo law firms can transform their practice with affordable document automation. Written for paralegals and support staff, we break down how to automate common documents like client intake forms, routine correspondence, and basic agreements without expensive software or technical expertise.

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US Supreme Court to take up California emissions, Wisconsin religious tax exemption cases

JURIST

The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up a challenge to California’s vehicle emissions standards as well as a Wisconsin case concerning tax exemptions for religious organizations. In Diamond Alternative Energy LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency , the court will consider a challenge from fuel producers against the Clean Air Act provision allowing California to adopt its own emissions standards.

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Minnesota and New Jersey sue Glock for selling handguns as easily convertible machine guns

JURIST

Minnesota and New Jersey sued Glock, Inc. (Glock) and its parent company Glock Ges.m.b.H. in their respective states on Thursday for selling semi-automatic handguns that are easily convertible to machine guns. The two states are seeking an injunction that would prevent Glock from selling such handguns, and Minnesota specifically seeks an order for Glock to modify their handgun design to prevent easy machine gun modifications.

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Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet

Above The Law

You can say a lot without actually speaking. The post Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet appeared first on Above the Law.

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“U.S. Court Denies TikTok’s Request to Freeze Sale-or-Ban Law; TikTok had sought to temporarily freeze a law that requires its Chinese parent to sell the app or face a U.S. ban next month; The case may now head to the Supreme Court”

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“U.S. Court Denies TikToks Request to Freeze Sale-or-Ban Law; TikTok had sought to temporarily freeze a law that requires its Chinese parent to sell the app or face a U.S. ban next month; The case may now head to the Supreme Court”: Sapna Maheshwari of The New York Times has this report.

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Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions)

Above The Law

Again. The post Rudy Giuliani Courts The Death Penalty (Sanctions) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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“When should a judge recuse? The decision should take 5 minutes. When in doubt, I follow my five-minute rule.”

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“When should a judge recuse? The decision should take 5 minutes. When in doubt, I follow my five-minute rule.” Former D.C. Circuit Judge David S. Tatel has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Appeals Court: Permanently Injuring A 13-Year-Old Because He Wouldn’t Take His Hand Out Of His Pockets Isn’t A Rights Violation

Above The Law

Qualified immunity strikes again. The post Appeals Court: Permanently Injuring A 13-Year-Old Because He Wouldnt Take His Hand Out Of His Pockets Isnt A Rights Violation appeared first on Above the Law.

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“What is the Future of the Federalist Society? The Federalist Society’s playbook must change if it is to continue leading the conservative legal movement.”

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“What is the Future of the Federalist Society? The Federalist Society’s playbook must change if it is to continue leading the conservative legal movement.” Josh Blackman has this essay online at Civitas Outlook.

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Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes

Above The Law

The brief stops here. At the lawyer's desk. Not the paralegal's. The post Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes appeared first on Above the Law.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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“Federal judge who refuses mental evaluation at age 97 fights suspension; Judge Pauline Newman is the nation’s oldest federal judge”

HowAppealing

“Federal judge who refuses mental evaluation at age 97 fights suspension; Judge Pauline Newman is the nation’s oldest federal judge”: Michael Dorgan of Fox News has this report. [Fact check — Judge Newman is not the oldest federal judge , although she may be the oldest in active service.] Ishita Srivastava of The Daily Mail (UK) reports that “ America’s oldest federal judge, 97, desperately trying to cling on to her job as others say she’s past her prime

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New HBO Documentary ‘Nature Of The Crime’ Puts The Oftentimes Ineffective Parole System On Trial

Above The Law

An examination of how the parole system works against those who are ready to be released as rehabilitated. The post New HBO Documentary ‘Nature Of The Crime’ Puts The Oftentimes Ineffective Parole System On Trial appeared first on Above the Law.

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Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | When pushed too hard by perfectionism, your brain can get stuck reacting to problems, not solving them. The post Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Top 20 Biglaw Firm Announces Fresh New Bonuses!

Above The Law

‘Tis the season to be wealthy! Freshfields rang in some holiday cheer by announcing bonuses! The Biglaw firm reported $2,662,160,000 in gross revenue in and profits per equity partner of $2,982,000 in 2023, according to the most recent Global 200 ranking. Unlike Scrooge, they’re freely sharing out the wealth! The firm is matching the Milbank […] The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Announces Fresh New Bonuses!

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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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Former Stripper Admits that She Lied About Gang Rape by Duke Lacrosse Players

JonathanTurley

Almost twenty years ago, the country was outraged by allegations of an African-American stripper that she was hired and then gang raped by white Duke Lacrosse players. The story followed an all-too-familiar pattern. The media, professors, and pundits immediately treated the allegations as true and declared the crime as a manifestation of our racist society.

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3 Ways Lawyers Can Better Collect The Money They’re Owed [Sponsored]

Above The Law

And other essential skills you didnt learn in law school. The post 3 Ways Lawyers Can Better Collect The Money Theyre Owed appeared first on Above the Law.

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5th German Conference for Young Researchers in Private International Law, 14 and 15 Feb 2025, University of Heildeberg

Conflict of Laws

On 14 and 15 February 2025, the 5th iteration of the German Conference for Young Researchers in Private International Law will take place at the University of Heidelberg. The conference which is being organized by Felix Berner, Andreas Engel, Aron Johanson, Markus Lieberknecht, Sophia Schwemmer, Ann-Kathrin Vo, Charlotte Wendland, and Anton Zimmermann is dedicated to the topic of ‘Digital transformation and Private International Law.

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Biglaw Firm Offering Massive Flexibility To Associates With New Compensation Scheme

Above The Law

Associates can pick their billable hours and compensation. The post Biglaw Firm Offering Massive Flexibility To Associates With New Compensation Scheme appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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ICC Institute of World Business Law Prize 2025: Open for Submissions until 7 April 2025

Conflict of Laws

Every two years, the ICC Institute of World Business Law awards a prize worth 10,000 to the best doctoral dissertation or long essay on on international commercial law (including arbitration) written by an author under the age of 40 in English or French. Submissions can be made until 7 April 2025. More information can be found in the flyer and in the prize rules.

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers’ Happy Place

Above The Law

Which firms have the highest job satisfaction? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers Happy Place appeared first on Above the Law.

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Supreme Court affirms and also disapproves Court of Appeal decision in wobbler case

At the Lectern

In People v. Superior Court (Mitchell) , the Supreme Court yesterday held that a superior court exceeded its jurisdiction in reducing a charged felony to a misdemeanor after a preliminary hearing and before sentencing. It also ruled that the prosecution can challenge such a reduction only by a discretionary writ petition, not an appeal, and it offers guidance for writ practice.

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Small Firm, Big Bonuses: Boutique Firm Offers Biglaw-Style Bonuses To Associates

Above The Law

These bonuses will hit bank accounts today. Congrats! The post Small Firm, Big Bonuses: Boutique Firm Offers Biglaw-Style Bonuses To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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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