Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

When I was starting out, many people told me that I will need a few years of experience being a legal assistant/secretary and/or a paralegal degree before landing a paralegal position. To me, that was quite disappointing. I did not have the experience, but I had the degree. Being a paralegal and having a paralegal degree are two different things. This is why most law firms don’t hire a paralegal graduate without experience right out of paralegal school.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Every lawyer has had some type of case setback — whether it’s the judge deciding for the other party on a motion, losing the case, or being fired by a client. It doesn’t matter how good you are, or how many years you’ve been in practice, even minor setbacks can cause stress and feelings of […]. The post What You Can Learn From Case Setbacks appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Brian Middleton, a Democrat, is running unopposed for his second term as a DA in Fort Bend County, Texas. Photo courtesy Brian Middleton. In this painfully polarized political season, Brian Middleton seems an anomaly. The 49-year-old lawyer became District Attorney in Fort Bend County in southeastern Texas four years ago—the first African-American prosecutor elected in a county that held white-only primaries until 1956.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Declination letters , also referred to as non-engagement letters, are those letters that say, “thanks, but no.” Some lawyers use them religiously and others not so much. Those in the not-so-much crowd apparently just don’t see the need and the excuses vary. Such letters may be viewed as unwarranted in most matters, irrelevant, or not cost-effective in terms of the necessary time and energy to prepare.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It's not that hard. The post You Have To Check Out This Epic Supreme Court <em>Jeopardy!</em> Fail appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that it will send monitors to 24 states in an effort to ensure compliance with the rule of law and federal voting rights in the midterm elections this Tuesday. The announcement comes as civil rights groups warn of potential voter intimidation at ballot boxes. The DOJ monitors will be lawyers from the department’s civil rights division who will be able to initiate civil action in the event that the right to vote is infringed.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

'There is a general fear of being honest, open, and transparent,' according to Aaron Baer, co-founder of the Authentic Lawyer Summit. The post Being The Change You Want To See appeared first on Above the Law.

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Intelligize Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The broad-based commitment to fighting climate change has become one of the dominant themes in the global business community. But what if all the promises about carbon emissions and breathless reports of progress on climate-related goals are nothing but hot air? As watchdogs have started interrogating the actual effects of corporate environmental programs, they’re finding […].

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Prepare for a profitable year ahead. Seven top legal marketing tactics to help your law firm finish the year with a bang. The post Top Seven Legal Marketing Tactics to Finish the Year Strong? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The United States Supreme Court Monday denied the appeal of Ramin Khorrami, an Arizona man who was convicted of fraud before an eight-member jury. Khorrami seeks a new trial, arguing that his Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated because he was deprived of a trial before a 12-member jury. If it had chosen to hear the case, the court could have decided whether it is inherent within the Constitution that criminal defendants are entitled to a trial by a jury of 12 or more members of t

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

More than 31% of people with employer-sponsored insurance stuck with a job they disliked for the company’s health insurance, a Forbes Advisor survey found. Another 8% of respondents left a job they liked to seek better coverage.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A California privacy law set to go into effect in 2024 will reshape how children and teens use the Internet, Caitlin Dewey reports for Pew Trusts Stateline news service. The law, which received bipartisan support ,requires tech companies to safeguard children and teens’ “well-being” while using the Internet. Several states have adopted the approach.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Josh Blandi | Why lawyers should use Managed Services Providers for API integrations. The post Don’t DIY Your Legal Data APIs appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Beaumont Divison Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order to prohibit poll workers from harassing Black voters at a polling center in Beaumont, Texas. The order follows a lawsuit filed by Beaumont’s NAACP chapter alleging instances of harassment and racial discrimination at one of the county’s voting centers.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Well. can't say they weren't warned. The post After Kris Kobach’s Incompetence Costs Kansas $1.9M, Voters Choose Him As State’s Top Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A New Jersey judge has concluded that the state bar association is violating anti-discrimination law by reserving 13 leadership positions for members of certain underrepresented…

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Supreme Court ruling striking down New York State’s laws requiring permits for carrying a weapon will have a long-term effect on state gun laws, but in the interim it can be used by states to establish tougher gun restrictions, according to a new analysis from RAND Corporation. The landmark June 23 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Monday unsealed charges against seven leaders of five Haiti-based gangs for alleged kidnappings of US citizens in 2021 and 2022. Lanmo Sanjou and Jermaine Stephenson, alleged members of the 400 Mawozo gang, and Vitel’homme Innocent, alleged leader of the Kraze Barye gang, were charged with conspiracy to commit hostage taking and hostage taking for their alleged participation in the kidnapping of 16 Christian missionaries in October 2021.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Sorry, not sorry. The post Federal Judge Weeps For Poor Defenseless Federalist Society, Ruthlessly Bullied By Legal Bloggers appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If one of the spouses is convicted of a felony and jailed for more than one year, the other spouse can file for divorce, provided there was no sexual contact between them after the sentencing.

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Share “The bird is freed,” Elon Musk tweeted on the night he completed his $44 billion purchase of Twitter. What he didn’t say is that a series of court cases may soon clip its wings. A self-described free-speech absolutist , Musk has suggested he will loosen Twitter’s content-moderation rules, allow more objectionable speech to remain on the site , and reinstate some users who have been banned.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

SOS Humanity, a charitable search and rescue organization, Sunday announced that it is taking legal action against the Italian government for failing to allow 35 migrants aboard an SOS Humanity rescue vessel to disembark. The Italian government denied the disembarkation because of an Italian Ministers for Interior and Infrastructure decree. Italian authorities Saturday permitted SOS Humanity’s rescue vessel, Humanity 1, to enter the port at Catania.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

You know things are bad when Tumblr decided to let boobs back on. The post For Those Of You Who Thought We Had Another Week Before Twitter Under Elon Got Really Bad, Read This appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Voters in Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon and Vermont have approved state constitutional amendments banning the use of slavery as a punishment.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

On Wednesday, a federal judge called for the city of Portland, Oregon and the Department of Justice to appoint an independent monitor to oversee the city’s police reforms, Maxine Berstein reports for the Oregonian. The judge cited lack of progress on two major issues with Portland police: the ongoing investigation into offensive slides that advocated violence against protest demonstrators and “dirty hippies” included in an officer training slide show and fraught negotiations with the police unio

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Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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