LawSites
AUGUST 12, 2024
It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements today involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products.
Patently O
AUGUST 27, 2024
by Dennis Crouch This week a unanimous jury in Judge Albright’s W.D.Tex. courtroom filled out a very simple verdict form that favored the patentee Lashify over the accused infringer Worldbeauty, who sells drugstore lashes: Q: Did Lashify prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Worldbeauty has directly infringed the asserted claims of the asserted patents?
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Above The Law
AUGUST 26, 2024
The future of legal research is AI. Read on to get the definitive guide to choosing a Gen AI legal research solution The post How To Choose The Right Legal Research Platform For Your AI Journey appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 8, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual decision in Wisconsin Bell v. U.S., determining whether reimbursements paid by the E-rate program are "claims" under the False Claims Act, may affect other federal programs that do not require payments to be made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, says David Colapinto at Kohn Kohn.
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LawSites
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Supreme Court of Texas this week gave preliminary approval to rules that would allow the delivery of legal services in certain circumstances by licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants who are not lawyers.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 6, 2024
Your firm may be elite, but is it among the best of the best? Find out here. The post The Am Law A-List: Ranking The Most Elite Law Firms In America (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
Above The Law
AUGUST 26, 2024
Law school is a good place to overcome your fears, but how can you do that? Allow this law professor to help you out. The post Conquering Fear In Your First Year Of Law School appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 4, 2024
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the US Senate Special Committee on Aging, on Thursday introduced the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act , which seeks to expand access to care in residential treatment facilities for seniors recovering from substance abuse disorders. Addiction among older Americans is on the rise , prompting Congress to take action now to ensure those over 65 can afford the treatment they need.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
A handy primer to some of the top firms serving this unique market. The post The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 12, 2024
Sharpening your social awareness skills will better equip you to forge meaningful connections, inspire trust and achieve favorable outcomes. The post Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
In a ruling that is 187 pages and has 2 dissents, the Supreme Court of Maryland remanded the Adnan Syed Case to Circuit court for a re-do of the Motion to Vacate his convictions. This is the second 4-3 ruling.
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 14, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 74th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Due to the large number of graduates who reside outside of the Houston area, this event will be presented via a virtual live stream to acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates equally.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Generally speaking, most law firm intake systems need a whole heck of a lot of work. But, while many law firms lose leads through their client journey, that probably could have been converted – there is one thing that law firms usually get right, in the intake process. Law firms tend to generate short initial intake forms, which is great – because legal consumers don’t want to jump through a lot of hoops before they’re allowed to talk to their potential attorney.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
JURIST
AUGUST 11, 2024
A US federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Biden Administration from implementing its student loan forgiveness plan known as “SAVE.” The decision expands a previous appellate court order that prevented a portion of the program from taking effect. In the updated ruling, a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a sweeping injunction that “enjoined [the Department of Education] from any further forgiveness of principal or interest, from no
LDA PRO
AUGUST 7, 2024
Evicting a tenant is a complex and often stressful process for landlords. It involves navigating intricate legal procedures, dealing with emotional tenants, and managing time-consuming paperwork. This is where professional Eviction help for landlords from LDA Pro Legal comes in. By offering comprehensive support, LDA Pro helps Landlords streamline the eviction process, Minimizing stress and maximizing efficiency.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 13, 2024
Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people. The post Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 31, 2024
In yesterday's post on the Adnan Syed case, I noted that the court ruled that (1) the notice given to Hae's family was not reasonable; (2) Hae's family had the right to attend in person; and (3) Hae's family has.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
He's attacking Court reform, despite wide support for the proposals. The post Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
There is a widespread sense that American democracy is in danger. No form of government lasts forever, and it is foolhardy to believe that the United States cannot fall prey to the forces that have ended democracies in many other countries. The problems, to a large extent, stem from the choices made long ago in drafting the Constitution. But the situation has gotten much worse in recent years, in part because of decisions by the U.S.
JURIST
AUGUST 27, 2024
Head of Libya’s unrecognized government Osama Hammad announced on Tuesday the suspension of the country’s oil exports in response to attacks and kidnappings of employees of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) amidst a broader struggle for control between rival factions. The country has been divided by power struggles and currently has two rival governments—a UN-recognized one based in Tripoli and another in the country’s east backed by warlord Gen Khalifa Haftar.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 31, 2024
Lawyers generally work really hard for their clients, to turn around work product. And then, they wait. and, wait. and, wait: to get paid. That’s largely because, while attorneys have been able to build out most of the payment process, the last part – you know, the part where the law firm actually gets paid – is still most ly entirely dependent on the client.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 19, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | By using Outlook’s advanced features you can build a system that lets you handle emails efficiently and keep your inbox clean. The post Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LDA PRO
AUGUST 29, 2024
Estate planning is a complicated procedure that involves ensuring your assets are allocated according to your wants after your demise. A living trust can be a useful instrument in this process, delivering benefits like bypassing probate, saving your assets, and providing a smooth Change of ownership. However, building and operating a living trust can be overwhelming.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
It's a day that ends in 'y' so there's more news about Clarence Thomas taking luxury gifts and covering it up. The post Clarence Thomas Has Forgotten More Vacations Than You’ll Ever Know appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 13, 2024
A federal appeals court's decision Friday on the constitutionality of geofence warrants has “case-of-the-year importance,” according to a law professor's blog post.
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