The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AI in R esumes: A M iracle D rug b ut U se with C aution By Chere Estrin Using AI to assist with resume writing isnt a bad thing. In fact, it can be incredibly helpful, like a miracle drug for structuring your experience and highlighting key skills. The problem arises when you dont tone it down, make it realistic, and put your own imprint on it. AI has a habit of taking direct, action-based job descriptions and drowning them in flowery, corporate jargon.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Transcript Have you been a little bit more stressed out than normal lately? Me too. All right, this episode is going to be for you. I interviewed Vincent Ascolese and I’ve got a surprise for you. Now, it’s about mindfulness, but I wanted to jump in before the interview and give you a little heads-up. He surprised me and you’re going to want to stay to the end to hear the surprise, but I don’t want you to fast forward to it because it won’t be as cool of a surprise b

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in a law office, particularly when a high-profile trial sparks public interest? Maybe youve pictured a bustling room filled with endless paperwork, or youve imagined a stern-faced attorney pacing around, phone in hand. While the spotlight often shines on lawyers, paralegals also have an enormous impact on legal cases.

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Blackstone Career Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Should You Become a Real Estate Paralegal? Are you considering a career change? If youve worked as a real estate agent and have an interest in law, you might want to become a real estate paralegal. This career path offers an excellent opportunity to combine the age-old profession of real estate with the structured and rewarding field of law. Lets see what it means to become a real estate paralegal and what could make it the right fit for you.

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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

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Reduced manual workload, improved decision-making, and mitigated risk allow legal teams to focus on what matters most – delivering better case outcomes. The difficulty of efficiently managing high-risk cases is often compounded by the time-consuming, manual process of case identification and prioritization. AI is proving indispensable by enabling legal professionals to rapidly assess risks, effectively allocate resources, and enhance case outcomes.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Overcoming billing and case management challenges for insurance defense firms requires the right combination of strategies, tools, and processes. Insurance defense attorneys are often caught in a unique balancing act, managing the intricate demands of billing and case management while striving to meet client expectations. Getting these processes right is essential for staying profitable and in line with what insurers require.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

You know what? Theres a lot of chatter about paralegal certificates, and people are curious whether its really worth the hassle. You might see posts on social media claiming its the holy grail for anyone wanting to work in law offices. Others say experience alone can get your foot in the door. But is there a clear-cut answer? Lets unravel it bit by bit.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In dinosaur times, a company called Memorex , which started as a computer tape company in the 1960s, had a commercial that dinosaur lawyers will probably remember to this day. The commercial featured Ella Fitzgerald , and if you dont know who she is, shame on you. Check out some of her recordings on YouTube. Theres never been anyone like her. In the ad, she sings a note that shatters glass.

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NCBA

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By Sarah L. White In North Carolina, while the File & Serve (eFiling) system is widely implemented to streamline the filing process, there are still significant inconsistencies across different counties and courts. These inconsistencies can create challenges for legal professionals, including paralegals, who need to navigate the system for filing documents.

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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?

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The Taliban announced on Thursday that Afghanistan would no longer recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) , asserting that Afghanistan’s 2003 accession to the Rome Statute is declared to be legally void after ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and the Chief Justice of Afghanistan Abdul Hakim Haqqani last month.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lindsay Hanoski | Bluesky-curious? The new social network is gaining traction, and now could be the optimal time for attorneys to join the platform. The post Lawyers on Bluesky: A Guide to the Rising Social Media Platform Attracting Legal Professionals appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Charley Lesson: When Experience Speaks Louder Than Age Charley had spent his career commanding authority, making critical decisions, and leading with confidence. His experience had shaped his reputation as a leader. But after retirement, he found himself in an unexpected positionworking as a greeter at Walmart. He didnt need the job, but he enjoyed the sense of purpose and interaction it provided.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Richard Glossip, who is on death row in Oklahoma for his role in the 1997 murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese, should get a new trial. In a decision by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the majority agreed that prosecutors violated their obligation to correct false testimony, and that the jury might not have sentenced him to death if the testimony had been corrected.

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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 75th 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.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

How speed and accuracy benchmarks misrepresent the real value of legal AI Welcome to the era of the AI superlative. While the first two years of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) development were an all-out sprint to create new models, establish proof-of-concept solutions, and define optimal use cases, the next phase to deliver increased efficiency and better work product to clients in the AI lifecycle will be dominated by marketing as well.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

According to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UN WGAD) urged the release of Nigerien former President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, Hadiza, on Wednesday. UN WGAD emphasized that Bazoum’s detention violates international human rights law, particularly the prohibition against arbitrary detention, a statement given to AFP and reported by News Central Africa confirms.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Marc Lauritsen | We may not welcome artificial minds into our law societies, but they will grace our workplaces. The post Societies of Legal Minds: A Lens on AI appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Challenge of Complex Litigation "I drafted what would have probably been a five- or six-hour project in maybe two hours. It was a big time saver." As head of the litigation department at McMullin Injury Law, Nate Langston handles a demanding caseload. With over a decade of experience and multiple jury trials under his belt, he understands the importance of efficiency without compromising thoroughness, especially when drafting critical motions.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a group of Virginia drivers challenging a state motor vehicle law was not entitled to reimbursement of their attorneys fees even though a federal district court issued an order in their favor that temporarily prohibited the state from enforcing the law and the states legislature repealed the law. By a vote of 7-2, the court held that the drivers are not prevailing parties for purposes of a federal law that allows the winners in some civil rights case

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In Japan, climate litigation ( / Kiko soshou ) has been used to challenge the legality of the construction and operation of the coal-fired power plants and promote coal phase-out. The first climate case in Japan was filed in Sendai in 2017 ( Sendai Citizens v. Sendai Power Station ). Subsequently, two administrative cases were filed, one in Kobe in 2018 ( Citizens Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

(Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg) Is it a sign of a healthy judiciary when the countrys largest professional association of lawyers has to formally vote on whether Supreme Court justices should follow basic ethical rules? Asking for an American in the year 2025. Earlier today, the American Bar Association unanimously adopted a resolution urging the justices to implement a binding and enforceable ethics code one that, at minimum, meets the standards already required of lower federal judges.

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Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Former prosecutor Nathanial Akerman urged a federal judge overseeing the prosecution of NYC Mayor Adams to appoint a special counsel to review the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) abrupt request to drop charges on Monday. Akerman was a former Watergate prosecutor and this comes amid growing scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the case. The motion was filed on behalf of the nonpartisan group Common Cause , arguing that the DOJ’s dismissal bid risks the establishment of a dangerous

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Roy Ginsburg | While the legal desert persists in rural America, promising steps toward change are being taken. Will they be sufficient? The post Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This will be the biggest week for the Adnan Syed case in a long time. On Wednesday, Adnan will have his Juvenile Restoration Act hearing, and Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates has promised that this week will also feature.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday was sympathetic to an Ohio woman who alleges that she was the victim of reverse discrimination. Marlean Ames contends that she lost out on a promotion that she wanted, and then was demoted, simply because she is straight. With Ames and her employer in what Justice Neil Gorsuch described as radical agreement that federal employment laws impose the same requirements on all plaintiffs, a solid majority (if not all) of the justices appeared ready to overturn a ru

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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