Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In this week’s blog, I will take a broader look at the paralegal profession as a whole. Familiar readers of the blog know that our company, Paralegal Bootcamp , is based out of the US. With this being the case, we focus on a variety of paralegal, legal assistant, and administrative assistant legal positions in our home country. We don’t usually branch out and look at the profession at an international level, so we thought it would be a great topic to explore.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In 2021, there was a 70% increase in ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February. The post Holidays And Weekends: Prime Time For Cyberattacks appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Roy Ginsburg | If you want your best clients to stay when your baby boomer lawyers leave, succession planning is the most effective insurance policy. The post Removing Succession Planning Obstacles appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When you're talking to people over the phone, you can address their concerns and objections head-on.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A lot of people have gotten patents for things related to Christmas. Here are some of the most interesting ones I’ve found. There are a number of patents intended to help parents convince children that Santa has been there. One of these is U.S. patent no. 5,523,741 for a “Santa Claus Detector.” This patent covers a Christmas stocking that contains a light bulb or LED, a battery to power the light, and a hidden switch that turns on the light.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Planned increases in law firm billing rates have reached a 15-year high, according to Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Friday signed an executive order legalizing gender-affirming care for the transgender community. This happened just a month after the Ohio House of Representatives introduced a bill limiting medical care for transgender children under 18. The order defines “gender-affirming healthcare” as all services, supplies, drug therapies, and other care that an individual may receive to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 9, 2022

By now, we are well aware of how often and how severely our justice and legal system can fail those it claims to protect. Whether it’s a wrongful conviction, no conviction at all, misconduct by authority figures or failure to protect vulnerable victims, injustice comes in many forms. . We often feel devastated, disgusted, and even helpless. But with these following five documentaries, we can remind ourselves that achieving justice also comes in many forms. .

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Color me absolutely not shocked in the least. The post When Federal Judges Said Free PACER Would Cost $2B, They Were Completely Full Of Crap appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We've said it before: A fountain pen is a perfect gift. Here are seven great ones. The post Analog Attorney Gifts for Attorneys Who Analog appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The US Supreme Court Monday denied an application for review of a federal case involving the largest patent damages award in US history. Plaintiff Centripetal Networks, Inc. attempted to reinstate a $2.75 billion award to be paid by Cisco Systems, Inc. The award was overturned when authorities discovered that the trial court judge had family members who owned Cisco stock.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

by Dennis Crouch. Google v. Hammond Development , — F.4th — ( Fed. Cir. 2022 ). We have an important IPR collateral estoppel decision from the Federal Circuit. The basic outcome here is that issues litigated and decided in one IPR will be seen as fixed and finally decided as between the parties in future IPRs. For family member patents, the courts will ask if the first case answered the same patentability questions at issue as the second case.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Dude, that's not what we meant when we said, 'Go Set A Watchman.'. The post Rudy Giuliani Accidentally Wears 2 Watches To Disciplinary Hearing And That’s Just The Beginning Of Things He Claimed Not To Remember! appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Thursday to reverse a decision they made last week allowing police to use robots to administer deadly force, following national pushback from the public. The original 8–3 vote authorizing the robots would have allowed police to kill criminal suspects with remotely operated robots in response to situations where they believe there is an imminent threat of death to officers or members of the public.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Myanmar law students are reporting for JURIST on challenges to the rule of law in their country under the military junta that deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Here, one of our correspondents who must remain anonymous comments on the repression of people’s daily lives, including even their available forms of transportation, under rules imposed by the military junta.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & James E. Valentine — On November 22, 2022, FDA approved CSL Behring’s BLA for Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), an AAV-based gene therapy for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 6, 2022

How do you stand out in an overcrowded and highly competitive job market? Consider the following tactical processes. The post 3 Strategies To Ramp Up Your Job Search If You’re Facing A Layoff appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A lawyer who practiced family law in Lawrenceville, Georgia, was found dead with gunshot wounds Wednesday by emergency personnel responding to a fire at his…

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JURIST

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul reports on the inadequacy of current international aid to address the country’s dire economic situation and growing impoverishment. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Teddy Snyder | If you hate parties on principle, it’s time for an attitude adjustment. On to maneuvering the shoals of in-person events. The post Navigating the Professional Holiday Party appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is a success story for free speech. it's going to be trumpeted as the opposite. The post Troll, Whine, Repeat: Law School ‘Free Speech’ Strategy Ropes In State Supreme Court Justice appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

Money will not take away all the pain you’ve endured, nor your mental distress, but your lawyers will make sure you’re fully compensated for all your physical and mental suffering.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The German Office of the Federal Prosecutor (Generalbundesanwalt) Wednesday arrested 25 suspected members and supporters of an unnamed terrorist organisation who allegedly planned to “overcome the existing state order in Germany” through violence and replace it with their own form of government. The Federal Court of Justice issued arrest warrants for 24 German nationals and one Russian national.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Andy Raymond said he began spending nights inside his gun store in Rockville, Md, worrying about a series of late-night break-ins at gun stores in the area, and an unmarked police SUV was doing the same when Raymond fired shots at the vehicle, alleging he thought thieves were inside, Dan Morse reports for the Washington Post. Video footage shows Raymond firing at the unmarked police SUV shortly after it approached him.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Bill, baby, bill! Bill, baby, bill! The post Biglaw Firms Leaking Profits Due To Write-Offs Are Pushing Lawyers To Bill Even More appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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