Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Good paralegal writing – the kind that grabs your attention and holds it – is hard to come by. Arguably, it is even harder to create. With the growth of fully remote positions in the legal world and the billions of emails that we send every year, making your written word count is important. From helping you land that coveted position to improving client communications, writing should be a tool that every paralegal can use proficiently.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Jamie Spannhake | Developing a sense of compassion — or at least neutrality — can make relationships better. It can also improve outcomes. The post 5 Ways to Cultivate Compassion appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In a recently published research paper in the Stanford Law Review, Aya Gruber, a law professor at the University of Colorado, considers the concept of “sex exceptionalism” in the United States criminal justice system and asks readers to take a second look at how we treat sex crimes. Gruber previously published “ The Feminist War on Crime: The Unexpected Role of Women’s Liberation in Mass Incarceration ” with University of California Press.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We suspect that many things we once thought impossible will be made possible by the new generation of AI. The post AI’s Impact On The Future of Law: Will Lawyers Survive? appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Tom Lambotte | Law firm data breaches are not so much an "if" as a "when" event, so prepare accordingly. The post Preparing Your Law Firm for a Data Breach appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Phende Gyaltsen died in Chinese prison on January 26, according to Thursday reports from Radio Free Asia. Chinese authorities arrested Geshe Phende in March 2022. The Chinese Communist Party exercises predominant authority over Tibetan areas. In 2018, the Ministry of Public Security issued a notice declaring a wide range of social activities among Tibetans to be illegal, including local dispute resolution and giving public religious teaching.

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. Six Arizona Attorneys Recognized For Their Pro Bono Efforts January 31, 2023 Terri Jo Neff, Arizona Daily Independent Those honored by Arizona Supreme Court Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer during LSC’s Increasing Access to Justice Reception were James Conlogue, Diane Drain, David Engelman, Edwin Ramos, Kelly Rowe, and Benjamin Smith.

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A recent review of city data by Matt Katz at the Gothamist found that more than a quarter of people in New York City Jails aren’t getting to court on time for hearings and trials. In the 2022 fiscal year, 79.1 percent of detainees in New York City made it to jail on time, down 15 percent from 2021. These are the highest rates on record since 1999 when modern record-keeping became available.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The 'numerous defects' cited in the opinion dismissing the case against Sidney Powell are underwhelming. The post Sidney Powell Avoids Disbarment As Judge Refuses To Consider Misnumbered Exhibits… Seriously. appeared first on Above the Law.

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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

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A lender based in the British Virgin Islands has accused a California lawyer of spending and gambling away more than $10 million that was supposed…

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

by Dennis Cxrouch In re Lizzo LLC (TTAB 2023) In a new precedential opinion, the PTAB has sided with the musical artist Lizzo — agreeing to register her mark “100% THAT B H” for use on apparel. The Trademark Examining Attorney had refused registration on “failure-to-function” — concluding that the phrase was a commonplace expression used to express a well-recognized sentiment.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The EU Delegation in Rwanda Thursday announced an aid package valued at € 22 million to the Rwandan government in support of the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) operated by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to evacuate at-risk refugees and asylum seekers from Libya. In effect, the package ensures the refugees have “access to safe shelter, healthcare including psychosocial support, training in different skills.” Rwanda emerged as a transit hub post a deal signed between the African Unio

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Share After a Texas court reinstated his execution Wednesday, John Lezell Balentine took his final appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that his death sentence should be reassessed in light of new evidence of juror misconduct and racial bias. The justices declined to block the execution in a brief, unsigned order with no recorded dissents. Texas executed Balentine by lethal injection on Wednesday evening.

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A recent study set out to determine how monetary sanctions can affect the likelihood young people will reoffend. Do fees and fines act as a deterrent, steering juvenile offenders away from future crimes? In “ A Statewide Analysis of the Impact of Restitution and Fees on Juvenile Recidivism in Florida Across Race & Ethnicity, ” researchers found that fees and restitution assessed against young people actually increased juvenile recidivism in Florida.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

GoodRx failed to notify users that it sold their personal health information to Google, Facebook and other tech companies, the FTC claimed. The agency filed an order that prohibits GoodRx from sharing its users’ data with third parties for advertising purposes and requires the company to pay a $1.5 million penalty. GoodRx agreed to pay the settlement but did not admit to wrongdoing.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A 2021 Missouri law that allows prosecutors to ask courts to set aside wrongful convictions has resulted in the exoneration of a man who spent…

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

by Dennis Crouch Rights to use a person’s Name-Image-and-Likeness or NIL generally fall within two categories of intellectual property: rights of publicity and rights of privacy. Rights of publicity protect commercial value that a person has developed in becoming a celebrity. Rights of publicity can also protect against resulting false impressions created by a seeming endorsement.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The US Supreme Court Tuesday heard oral arguments in Gonzales v. Google , a case that could upend how social media companies handle content distribution. At the heart of the case is a question of whether tech giants like Google can face liability when their algorithm recommends ISIS recruitment videos. That said, the case also has broader civil rights implications because, as one of the amicus briefs filed in the case pointed out, “As society has moved online, so too have discrimination,

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LawInSport

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The All India Football Federation ( AIFF ) found itself at the center of a storm in 2022 when FIFA imposed a ban on it due to instances of third-party interference in its day-to-day operations. The ban was a major blow to Indian football as India was due to host the U-17 Women’s World Cup later in the year and the ban would mean that the tournament would have to be shifted to a different host nation.

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When Sam Lewis visits prisons to speak with inmates, he’s sometimes suited up, which at times causes inmates to confuse him for a police officer, a warden or a preacher. They are incredulous when he tells them he is a former life prisoner. “They’ll say something like, ‘I’m gonna have a suit like you one day.’ And I’d say no, you’re gonna have a suit that’s better,” Lewis said. “But let me explain what you need to do.” Lewis

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The ABA has not yet decided if it is okay for courthouses to have The Punisher skull flags displayed proudly during vigilante violence cases. The post The ABA Decides That Courtrooms Shouldn’t Still Have Confederate Flags In Them. Also, There Are Courtrooms With Confederate Flags Still In Them. appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A recurring issue before the Supreme Court this term, including in two cases to be argued in the next month, concerns when state governments have…

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Share In what was only the second opinion day of the 2022-23 term, the Supreme Court delivered a rare win for a criminally convicted petitioner and offered a clarifying example of when it is appropriate for a federal court to intervene when a state court fails to apply federal law. In a 5-4 decision in Cruz v. Arizona , the court ruled in favor of John Montenegro Cruz, a man on death row in Arizona.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The UN Sunday called for the reinstatement of women lawyers and judges who have been fired from their roles under Taliban rule. Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Roza Otunbayeva met with founding Taliban Minister Abdul Hakim Sharai Sunday and urged him to renew licenses for women layers as well as men. In her meeting with Sharai, Otunbayeva highlighted the importance of women lawyers and judges in society, “whose expertise remains critical for enabling equitabl

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Broadcast Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Indiana Broadcasters Association recently asked me five questions to highlight the requirements of the FCC’s EEO rules. As these questions are applicable to all broadcasters, we are posting my response here. My answers are below. Beyond the general requirement that all broadcasters (and all other businesses) avoid discrimination in hiring, promotion, and all other employment practices, the FCC imposes additional obligations on radio and TV stations that are part of “employment units” with 5

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Did you know that 99.98 percent of the money awarded to victims in police civil rights violation cases is indemnified—paid from the public’s funds, not from those of any cop? Well, now you do know it, and you know it thanks to UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz, who for over a decade has produced innovative, meticulous scholarship that harvests, then dissects, the details of policing’s legal landscape.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Weirdly it's not a monument to questionable legal ethics. The post Faced With The Prospect Of A Clarence Thomas Statue, State Senator Calls The Supreme Court Justice An ‘Uncle Tom’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Jessica Bednarz has spent much of her career representing people, researching access-to-justice issues and using that knowledge to try to find better ways to deliver…

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