Gen-Z Lawyers Could Not Care Less About Working In Biglaw
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2023
A new generation with a new attitude about Biglaw. The post Gen-Z Lawyers Could Not Care Less About Working In Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
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Five Top Tech Solutions to Streamline your Legal Practice
LawTechnologyToday
MAY 9, 2023
Running an efficient and caring legal practice takes time, effort and a lot of energy–particularly with a small team. With only so many hands on deck, you can spread yourself too thin. But adopting the latest technology frees you from administrative tasks, allowing you to grow your practice and develop client relationships. To get started, here are some suggestions to help optimize your legal practice. 1) HotDocs – Docs that rock Paperwork can eat into your day and take you away from working on
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There’s A New Top-Level Domain for Lawyers: ‘.esq’
LawSites
MAY 9, 2023
Google has announced the release of eight new top-level domains that include one specifically designed for lawyers and law firms, “ esq,” based on the abbreviation of esquire that lawyers use to show they are admitted to practice. Google says the new domain for lawyers is “perfect for showing off your credentials.” It even pointed to two lawyers who already use the domain, Erika.esq , the webiste of attorney and personal finance advisor Erika Kullberg, and Ugo.esq., the w
Top 10 Legal Podcasts
Attorney at Work
MAY 10, 2023
Results from our survey on the top legal podcasts are in — here are the shows that made the top 10. The post Top 10 Legal Podcasts appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!
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Preparing For Legal Scrutiny Of Data Retention Policies
Law 360
MAY 10, 2023
Two recent cases involving Google and Meta should serve as a call to action for companies to ensure their data retention policies are updated and properly implemented to the degree of being able to withstand judicial scrutiny, especially as more data is generated by emerging technologies, say Jack Kallus and Labeed Choudhry at Kaufman Dolowich.
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One police officer opens a car door, and another looks inside. Did they search without a warrant?
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 6, 2023
Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. A police officer who opens a car door and looks inside, without permission, probable cause, or a search warrant, violates the Fourth Amendment’s ban on “unreasonable searches.” This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to consider, among other things, whether two officers likewise commit a search when one op
Judicial Disability and the “Great Dissenter”
Patently O
MAY 11, 2023
Guest Post by Paul R. Gugliuzza , Professor of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law The judicial disability proceedings instituted against Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman have now spilled into litigation. As Dennis reported yesterday , Judge Newman filed a complaint in D.C. federal district court seeking, among other things, to enjoin and terminate the proceedings.
The LSAT Will Probably Take The L Soon. What Now?
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2023
Shout out to all the splitters who had good grades, bombed the LSAT, and still did well in law school! The post The LSAT Will Probably Take The L Soon. What Now? appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney Fees Denied Due to Lack of Support in Cannabis Litigation Record
The IP Law Blog
MAY 11, 2023
In 2018, United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) sued Pure Hemp Collective (“Pure Hemp”) for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,730,911 (the “‘911 patent”), entitled “Cannabis Extracts and Methods of Preparing and Using the Same. The ‘911 patent relates to “extraction of pharmaceutically active components … more particularly … botanical drug substance (B.D.S.) comprising cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis.
The Complete Guide to Contract Lifecycle Management
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Are you tired of juggling contracts and missing deadlines? Do you want to ensure compliance and avoid costly disputes? Gatekeeper's Complete Guide to Contract Lifecycle Management is 38 pages of insights, tips, and templates. What's in the guide? 7 chapters covering all stages of the contract lifecycle from inception through to renewal and close-out Handy 10-point checklists for every stage to give you a clear playbook to work from 13 Excel templates ready to use in your business Who's it for?
This thing called AI: Will it help you or will it harm you?
The Estrin Report
MAY 12, 2023
By Chere B. Estrin This is the first of a two-part series. Next, we chat with Tara Eberhart, Paralegal Manager of an AmLaw firm who can straighten us out as to whether the paralegal position is about to be wiped out. I sat down with Dr. Don Billings , a long-time colleague, who knows just about anything one needs to know about legal technology and beyond.
South Carolina man sues police after being ‘shot at 50 times’ during wellness check
JURIST
MAY 10, 2023
South Carolina man Trevor Mullinax filed a complaint against York County, South Carolina, and the York County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday claiming he was shot at “around 50 times” during a wellness check in 2021. The complaint states relatives called in a wellness check on Mullinax as he contemplated suicide. Mullinax had a shotgun in the car with him.
Court upholds California animal-welfare law
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 11, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a major ruling that upheld a controversial California animal-welfare law. In a deeply splintered vote that did not break down on traditional ideological lines, the justices rejected an argument by pork producers that the law, known as Proposition 12, violates the Constitution by regulating the pork industry outside California.
How Have We Not Yet Hit The Bottom Of The Clarence Thomas Scandal?
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2023
When you list all of the revelations of the past month, it's impressive. The post How Have We Not Yet Hit The Bottom Of The Clarence Thomas Scandal? appeared first on Above the Law.
Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit
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Paralegals are essential to Personal Injury law firms; they are the backbone, the glue that holds things together, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many attorneys. The challenge of being a Personal Injury paralegal is handling the vast range of responsibilities, from research to documentation to intake to reporting to multiple stakeholders on multiple cases.
A Model for Criminal Justice Reform: How New York City Lowered its Jail Population and Crime Rates
The Crime Report
MAY 10, 2023
The Congressional Judiciary Committee last month held a four-hour hearing, “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan” to understand better why New York City’s crime rates were “out of control” and what was wrong with its criminal justice system. Putting aside how the hearing spent some time specifically on any possible role Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg played in New York City’s crime rates, the hearing itself was not a bad idea.
US Supreme Court rules against Puerto Rico journalists seeking documents from financial oversight board
JURIST
MAY 11, 2023
The US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against a group of Puerto Rico journalists who were seeking documents from the island’s financial oversight board, saying that the board is protected from such information requests by sovereign immunity. The case, Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico v. Centro de Periodismo Investigativo , asked the court to determine whether the board is protected by the Puerto Rican government’s sovereign immunity.
Breaking: LexisNexis Announces Preview Launch of Lexis Connect, AI-Powered Matter Management within Microsoft Teams
LawSites
MAY 11, 2023
LexisNexis today announced the preview launch of Lexis Connect, a legal intake and matter management product that works within Microsoft Teams and uses conversational AI assistants to help deliver answers more quickly. The product is being developed in partnership with Microsoft, and Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CETA) department has signed on as the first preview customer to test and help further develop the product.
Harlan Crow Decides To Play Hardball Over Record Of Gifts To Clarence Thomas
Above The Law
MAY 9, 2023
The Senate Finance Chair would really like to know the full extent of the gifts Harlan Crown gave to his favorite Supreme Court justice. The post Harlan Crow Decides To Play Hardball Over Record Of Gifts To Clarence Thomas appeared first on Above the Law.
Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization
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Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.
Court throws out conviction of former Cuomo aide
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 11, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed the conviction of Joseph Percoco , the manager of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s re-election campaign who was sentenced to six years in prison after he took money in exchange for helping to facilitate a real estate development. Percoco was convicted of violating a federal fraud law that makes it a crime to deprive members of the public of the intangible right to “honest services.
US Supreme Court allows transgender migrant to challenge deportation order over risk of anti-LGBT persecution
JURIST
MAY 11, 2023
The US Supreme Court unanimously held Thursday that a transgender migrant may appeal a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision that denied her relief from deportation. The court reversed the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that it did not have jurisdiction over Estrella Santos-Zacaria’s request for judicial review.
An API for the Human Mind
Patently O
MAY 6, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The pace of technological advancement never ceases to amaze me, and it seems like even science fiction is struggling to keep up with reality. In recent months, we’ve witnessed some truly remarkable breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and this latest development is right up there. Researchers have used GPT-style machine learning architecture to decode human thoughts by analyzing their functional MRI (fMRI) brain scans.
Clarence Thomas Skated On Ethics Complaints In 2012… Meaning He Definitely Already Knew The Rules
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2023
You can really only use 'I didn't know' as an excuse one time. The post Clarence Thomas Skated On Ethics Complaints In 2012… Meaning He Definitely Already Knew The Rules appeared first on Above the Law.
In-House Legal Departments – A Comprehensive Guide to Best-in-Class Reporting
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Generating reports for your in-house legal team can take days, and sometimes weeks! Collating information in word documents or spreadsheets across the team can be a giant headache. Tailoring content to consider various stakeholders may be a repetitive task. If you’re doing Legal Department reporting – make it count! If you’re not, it may be time to start.
Judge sanctions lawyer for ‘obnoxious’ and ‘appalling’ deposition conduct
ABA Journal
MAY 10, 2023
A personal injury lawyer will be sanctioned for his deposition conduct after calling the opposing counsel “corporate shills” who “live in an alternate reality," a…
Russia withdraws from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
JURIST
MAY 10, 2023
Russia announced on Wednesday it withdrew from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe in a declaration that was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the treaty was to limit the number of weapons and military equipment that signatory countries could hold, as well as provide provisions for the destruction of any surplus supplies of weaponry in a nation’s arsenal.
Convert ‘Resting B h Face’ to ‘Neutral Alert’
Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2023
While it is entertaining to explore the links that come up when you Google “RBF,” there is a serious lesson in this for lawyers. The post Convert ‘Resting B h Face’ to ‘Neutral Alert’ appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Top 10 Am Law Firm Announces 3 Mandatory In-Office Days Per Week
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
Another top law firm is now requiring three set days of office attendance each week. The post Top 10 Am Law Firm Announces 3 Mandatory In-Office Days Per Week appeared first on Above the Law.
Streamlining Your Success: How to Efficiently Scale Your Paralegal Career
Speaker: Jacqueline R. Jackson, J.D. - Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan
As a career paralegal, it is your responsibility to take the lead in ensuring that your attorney has what they need procedurally and substantively to practice law while also setting yourself apart as a professional. But with limited resources and without any direction or guidance, where do you begin? Paralegals play an essential role in the client’s outcome, ensuring that the firm’s pipeline of cases is managed from beginning to end in order to produce a quality product.
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