Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
The latest in Biglaw layoffs, and more than a dozen lawyers will be left jobless. The post Biglaw Firm Plans To Cut 5% Of Its Workforce, Including Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
AUGUST 14, 2023
Learn about the steps required to become a paralegal in California; encompassing education, certification, skill development, and networking. The post How to become a paralegal in California appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 15, 2023
Its meaning seems to change based on how much control the firm wants to exert over its attorneys. The post What Does ‘Flexibility’ Mean At Your Biglaw Firm? In True Lawyer Fashion, It Depends appeared first on Above the Law.
LawTechnologyToday
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Oliver Patterson , director of product management, VIPRE Security Group Law firms are entrusted with handling vast amounts of highly-sensitive information, ranging from financial data and medical records to insurance claims and personal client details. With strict compliance and regulatory requirements governing the legal profession, protecting this data is paramount.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
OneLegal
AUGUST 13, 2023
Learn about California eService and how eService can be used for documents as a quick, efficient and reliable way to process your court filings. The post eService: what is it and what do you need to know? appeared first on One Legal.
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JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Jacky-Long Mouthuy is a law student at Maastricht University. He files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands. As wildfires plague Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and many other countries across the globe witness the effects of climate change, it’s apparent that the EU’s environmental policy is in trouble.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Size matters for law firms in the Big Apple. The post The 100 Largest Law Firms In New York (2022) appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 15, 2023
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 72nd Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Due to the large number of graduates who reside outside of the Houston area, this event will be presented via a virtual live stream to better acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Federal Rule of Evidence 404(a)(2)(B) provides that subject to the limitations in Rule 412, a defendant may offer evidence of an alleged victim’s pertinent trait, and if the evidence is admitted, the prosecutor may: (i) offer evidence to rebut it;
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JURIST
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the latest iteration of Russia’s ongoing crackdown on dissent, a Moscow court on Friday ordered the detention of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of independent election monitoring organization Golos. The organization announced in a statement that the initial detention period was set at two months pending an investigation into charges that Melkonyants organized the activities of an “undesirable” NGO– a crime in Russia, punishable with six years in prison.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Generally speaking, there are three types of reviews you’ll get online: great, middling and poor. You can ( and perhaps, should ) respond to every last one; but, each one requires a different level of tact. If you’re given a poor review online, you’re likely to be pretty peeved ; but, you can’t respond in kind, or release client confidences (ethics rules, people!
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 17, 2023
I recently received a question about prepping for trial and navigating your role as a trial paralegal with confidence and I thought it would be valuable to share these tips on our blog. When preparing for any trial, there can be a long list of to-dos, but do you know what is most important? In this article, I’m diving into the most important thing to keep in mind when supporting your attorney before and during trial and how you can not only be proactive, but indispensable to your team.
LawSites
AUGUST 18, 2023
The lawyer ranking and review company Best Lawyers has acquired Good2bSocial , a digital marketing agency that specializes in serving law firms, legal marketers, lawyers and organizations in the legal industry. With the acquisition, Best Lawyers will expand the services it offers law firms to include digital marketing strategy, content marketing, social media, search engine optimization and website development.
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
JURIST
AUGUST 18, 2023
The UN said on Thursday that 62 humanitarian aid workers have been killed so far in 2023. The organization made the announcement on the 20th anniversary of the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which led to the death of 22 individuals, including former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Sergio Vieira de Mello. In addition, the UN stated that South Sudan, where 40 attacks and 22 fatalities have been reported since August 16, is the most dangerous place to work for humanitarians.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Have you ever had to write a client’s name over and over again – so many times , that you mess it up? They really hate that. How about adding the last of 5 children to an estate plan ? Now, was her middle name Elise of Eliza ? Honestly, who even knows any more. These sorts of simple errors are really obnoxious for clients; but, it’s also totally understandable why attorneys commit them.
The IP Law Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
By: Weintraub Tobin Summer Associate Josh Concepcion The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of “embedding” content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. On July 17, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Hunley v. Instagram, LLC , and affirmed the trial court’s ruling that Instagram, a social media platform, could not face liability for secondary infringement under the “Server Test” because plaintiffs could not prove infringement of their copyrighted
Above The Law
AUGUST 17, 2023
If you thought the Dobbs decision was the low point for reproductive freedom in this country, James Ho is here to show you how much worse it can get. The post MAGA Judge James Ho Unveils New Injury Based On Conservative Tears appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
AUGUST 18, 2023
Austrian prosecutors announced Friday that they have charged former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz with giving false evidence while testifying before a parliamentary committee. In a statement , the Central Public Prosecutor’s Office for the Prosecution of Economic Criminal Matters said that Kurz, along with Magistrate Bernhard Bonelli “ and one other person were charged at the Vienna Regional Criminal Court for the offense of giving false evidence.” The office accused Kurz and Bonel
Law 360
AUGUST 16, 2023
An AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. stockholder has petitioned Delaware's Chancery Court to authorize an early appeal to the state supreme court of a ruling allowing the theater giant to free up stock for sale through a share conversion and reverse split.
LawSites
AUGUST 17, 2023
A new two-day conference devoted to knowledge management and innovation in the legal profession will debut in October in New York, organized by two of the leading consultants in the field. Described as “focusing on value, innovation, and knowledge management for legal professionals,” the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference aims to become the premiere event of its type.
Above The Law
AUGUST 17, 2023
My money is on Clarence and Alito's decision coming out on the side of the people that paid them. The post The Supreme Court Could Overrule Rent Control In New York And Across The Nation appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
AUGUST 17, 2023
The German cabinet approved a draft bill Wednesday named “Act on the Controlled Use of Cannabis and Amending Other Regulations” that would legalize the controlled use of recreational cannabis. The legislation, based on a paper presented by Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach and Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir, seeks to address the limitations of the current drug policy on cannabis use.
Law 360
AUGUST 15, 2023
Tracking device manufacturer Tile Inc. and Amazon's recent partnership has resulted in a "dangerous" product that "exponentially magnified" stalkers' ability to track their victims, according to a proposed class action filed Monday in California federal court.
LawSites
AUGUST 16, 2023
In the competitive world of legal marketing, Google’s Core Web Vitals can be a critical factor in your law firm’s ranking. But how do you optimize your website to meet these standards? In her article, Optimizing Law Firm Websites: Google’s Core Web Vitals Explained , digital marketing expert Annette Choti explains what law firms need to know about Core Web Vitals, why they matter to a firm’s Google ranking, and how a firm can optimize its website for best results. “
Above The Law
AUGUST 16, 2023
DeSantis says he's personally 'moved on' so Disney should stop trying to get their legal rights back. The post Ron DeSantis So Sure He’s Going To Win Disney Lawsuit That He’s Publicly Begging Bob Iger To Drop It appeared first on Above the Law.
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