CARET Legal
MAY 8, 2024
In a high-pressure environment where every second counts, managing time poorly can lead to a domino effect of problems that can be detrimental to your firm’s success. As a law firm owner, you’re no stranger to the whirlwind of activities that fill your day. From court appearances to client meetings, and staff supervision to document preparation, it can often feel like a never-ending race against the clock.
Attorney at Work
MAY 7, 2024
Starting a new job is a leap of faith. A solid employee onboarding process makes the leap much easier The post From Hire to Higher: 6 Ways to Improve Employee Onboarding appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MAY 8, 2024
Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Over the last few years, a unique collaboration involving the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Bar Association (IBA), the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) has begun to discuss the role of lawyers in combatting climate change and share best practices.
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
Sidley and Weil will have one office each in mainland China after these closures are complete. The post More Top Biglaw Firms Are Closing Offices In China appeared first on Above the Law.
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Are you a paralegal or legal staff member tired of recreating the same documents repeatedly? This practical guide shows how small and solo law firms can transform their practice with affordable document automation. Written for paralegals and support staff, we break down how to automate common documents like client intake forms, routine correspondence, and basic agreements without expensive software or technical expertise.
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2024
Will the justice be willing to take the comedian's offer? He's even including a luxury motor home! The post John Oliver Tries Yet Again To Bribe Clarence Thomas Into Retiring From SCOTUS With $1 Million A Year Offer appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
MAY 8, 2024
Years of participation in swimming events, especially in the open water, have proven to be ideal preparation for appellate arguments in court — just as you must put your trust in the ocean when competing in a swim event, you must do the same with the judicial process, says John Kulewicz at Vorys.
Attorney at Work
MAY 8, 2024
Gray Robinson | The effects of stress can be reversed by focusing on some simple countermeasures throughout the day. The post How to Reverse the Effects of Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
iHire
MAY 8, 2024
Sure, free pizza is great, but have you ever wondered what employees actually want when it comes to workplace perks? Save your spot for our next live webinar and Q&A to find out.
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2024
The benefits that can be realized by having a solid connection with other lawyers to a matter are priceless. The post Clients Shouldn’t Mind If Lawyers Get Along With Adversaries appeared first on Above the Law.
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With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.
JURIST
MAY 8, 2024
A class action complaint filed this week accuses New York prison officials of holding disabled inmates in solitary confinement in violation of state law. Solitary confinement has been a core feature of the US penal system since the 18 th century — dating back to the earliest state prisons, where the inmates seen as most depraved were isolated to prevent the spread of their moral influence.
LawSites
MAY 9, 2024
When the American Bar Association’s ethics panel finally got around to issuing an opinion on lawyer blogging in 2018 — a full two decades after lawyers had started blogging — it conjured for me the image of Rip Van Winkle, who fell asleep in 1769 and awoke 20 years later, having slept through the Revolution.
ABA Journal
MAY 9, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
There are over 100 campuses hosting protests right now, but those schools don't get cheap Google hits so these principled conservatives are just mad at Columbia. The post Federal Judges Say They Won’t Hire From Columbia, Leveraging Their Public Offices To Bully An Institution They Don’t Like appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
JURIST
MAY 7, 2024
UN independent human rights experts warned Monday that violations of women and girls’ rights in Haiti are “continuing with impunity.” They said in a statement that increasing levels of violence, along with corruption and poor governance, are undermining the rule of law in Haiti, resulting in a weakening of the justice system. According to the experts women and girls disproportionately suffer from the crisis in the country, with pre-existing inequalities and gender-based discrim
LDA PRO
MAY 7, 2024
Every landlord dreads the prospect of facing tenant eviction. It’s a very stressful and time-consuming process that disrupts rental income and creates uncertainty. But what if there was a way to navigate eviction efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring legal compliance? This is where LDA Pro comes in. The trained paralegals specialize in providing fast eviction services for landlords, ensuring a smooth and swift resolution to tenant issues.
Sterno
MAY 6, 2024
By now, most lawyers have read something about litigation financing and how it can help bring resources to mitigate expenses and keep lawyers focused on cases. But how exactly does that work? How can your firm obtain financing on a case?
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
Lockheed Martin alleged in court filings that Howmet cut off the supply of titanium after the aerospace giant refused to agree to higher prices, threatening production of the F-35. The post Lockheed, Howmet Settle Lawsuit Over F-35 Titanium appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that police officers may continue to seize cars that defendants allegedly use to commit a crime, without an immediate hearing. States often allow that kind of seizure—known as civil forfeiture—when officers believe that the car is connected to a crime in which the owner is not involved. Justice Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, noted that the constitutional right to due process depends on the circumstances.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Lots of small and solo law firms have staggering amounts of accounts receivable; and, even if those numbers are not sky high , for you – smaller amounts are still vexing. Accounts receivable end up counting against your profitability, because these reduce the amount of gross revenue you collect = the top line for your profit margin. So, the more you collect : the more you make.
LawSites
MAY 7, 2024
When Chris Cartrett took over two years ago as CEO of Aderant, a provider of business management software to larger law firms, he promised to “take aggressive steps to further the company’s cloud-first strategy throughout its broad suite of solutions.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Leonard Leo got a protester arrested. The protester secured the last laugh. The post Man Arrested For Protesting Outside Federalist Society Chief’s House Earns $62.5K Settlement From The Cops appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
JURIST
MAY 5, 2024
Asylum Aid, a leading UK charity providing free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees, announced on Friday that it was launching legal action against the Home Office’s Safety of Rwanda plan to “ensure that all individual cases against removal to Rwanda are properly considered.” The charity said its legal action against the Rwanda plan aims to ensure the government does not overlook “evidence of individual risk in Rwanda cases,” and to preven
CARET Legal
MAY 10, 2024
Clearly understanding your needs prior to selecting a software will help inform realistic expectations for the onboarding process. While most law firms are starting to see the benefits of legal tech, the headache of onboarding a new legal practice management system (LPMS) — especially one that touches all processes — is a real barrier to becoming a more modern firm.
ABA Journal
MAY 8, 2024
A California judge who hoped to find the “mole” cooperating with ethics investigators sought a review of employee emails and the hiring of outside counsel…
Above The Law
MAY 9, 2024
This manufactured controversy is just another example of the lack of transparency and equity in clerkship hiring. The post Judges Boycotting Law Schools? Actually, That’s Just Clerkship Hiring. appeared first on Above the Law.
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