Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: Mark C. Palmer tackles ethis questions about AI and legal billing practices. The post Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
If your firm is seeking ways to enhance growth and profitability, these reports offer a valuable roadmap for improving financial performance and strategic decision-making. The post Law Firm Benchmarking: Key Marketing And Financial Metrics In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
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Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. The post In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Both Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Mike Waltz have spent the past year publicly floating some of the ideas that will be included in the legislation. The post Bipartisan Duo Of Lawmakers To Introduce ‘Ships For America Act’ Following Election appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Jill Barton spent the first decade of her career working as a journalist, with the Associated Press Stylebook always at hand to determine word usage…
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
From dreams of passing the bar to time spent behind bars: How this pre-law student wound up on the wrong side of the law. The post Student Accepted To Top Law School With Full Ride Sentenced In January 6th Case appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) endorsed an arrest warrant for Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday over the alleged “theft” of a Venezuelan cargo plane confiscated in Buenos Aires and handed over to the United States. On the same day, the Federal Chamber of the City of Buenos Aires ordered the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for alleged crimes against humanity.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Disrupted sleep and anxiety lead the list of well-being challenges experienced by surveyed lawyers, according to a new survey report by Bloomberg Law.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Guess they do pay after all. The post Chatbot Law Site DoNotPay Settles With FTC appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Estrin Report
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Twenty-six countries expressed on Thursday their support for a legal initiative to hold the Taliban accountable at the International Court of Justice for systematic human rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan. In a joint statement, the countries condemned Taliban policies that have severely curtailed the rights of Afghan women and girls since the Taliban took control of the country in 2021. “The women and girls of Afghanistan deserve nothing less than the full enjoyment
SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to block the execution of Marcellus Williams, who in 2001 was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1998 stabbing murder of Felicia Gayle. None of the forensic evidence found in Gayle’s house tied Williams to the scene and his lawyers argued there was reason to believe he was innocent. The lawyer who prosecuted Williams also testified that he excluded at least one potential juror because of that juror’s race.
LDA PRO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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Sterno
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Steno is delighted to announce the appointment of Prabhdeep Singh to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), an addition that marks a pivotal moment in our journey. With a background in scaling operations at high-growth startups like Uber and WeWork, his unique expertise will further help Steno redefine operational efficiency and client service.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Around 5,000 Moroccan lawyers protested a series of judicial reforms proposed by the government in Rabat on Saturday which would significantly diminish the role of defence lawyers and harm the integrity of the justice system. The lawyers argue that the proposed reforms to Morocco’s Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Procedure Code violate key legal principles by limiting a lawyer’s involvement in critical stages of legal proceedings.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Maybe he can get a job jumping out of cakes at bachelor parties. The post Rudy Giuliani Exits The Practice Of Law: Not With A Bang, But With A Piddle appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
By leveraging advanced features specific to the legal industry, law firms and arbitration centers can efficiently manage large caseloads while improving client outcomes. Managing high-volume arbitration caseloads presents significant challenges, requiring the coordination of vast amounts of data, strict adherence to schedules, and clear communication among all parties.
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LawSites
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In notable news for the e-discovery industry, the legal software and services provider Elevate has acquired Redgrave Data, a consulting firm that provides services and software for e-discovery and data analytics. Redgrave’s founders Mollie Nichols, Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth will all join Elevate’s management team.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday published their findings of abuse by the police department of Lexington, Mississippi. Lexington is a small rural town with a population of around 1,600. The town is located in one of the poorest counties in the country, with a median household income of approximately $39,000–roughly half the national average.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Just a masterclass in utter nonsense. The post Eric Adams Indictment Not As Bad As That Time AOC Wore A Dress, Says Jonathan Turley appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Inaccurate invoicing and late payments can have a significant impact on a small law firm’s cash flow and client relationships For small law firms, managing billing processes efficiently is not just a matter of convenience – it’s a necessity. With limited resources and often minimal experience in complex billing tasks, small firms face unique challenges that larger firms may not.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A North Carolina man convicted in an attorney-fraud scheme has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $22.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Tanzania police on Monday arrested opposition members, including prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu, and journalists in Dar es Salaam before planned peaceful protests calling on the government to address the abduction of opposition members in recent months. The opposition had called for citizens to join in the rally, which the Tanzanian government had banned , citing security concerns.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Some people -- even lawyers -- actually like kids. Some people -- even lawyers -- have kids. The post More Lawyers Should Feel Comfortable Bringing Kids To Court appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s a widely shared concern that artificial intelligence has the potential to create disaster of some kind for our species. It seems only fitting, then, that to feed the energy needs of its AI services, Microsoft has turned to the nuclear plant at Three Mile Island. Located along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Three Mile Island gained fame 45 years ago for all the wrong reasons – as the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history.
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