Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

What is an Indispensable Paralegal? An indispensable paralegal is an essential member of the team. It doesn’t mean that you are the only person on the team who knows where something is or how something is done. That doesn’t make someone indispensable. That just makes someone tired and stressed out from working long hours. Some of the words that attorneys use to describe their indispensable paralegal include: My Rockstar Paralegal My Superstar Paralegal Our MVP My Right-Hand Person I want to cl

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 10, 2023

Mark C. Palmer | Q: "I’ve been trying out ChatGPT, and it’s pretty impressive! Before I start using it for legal writing, research or other tasks, what ethical pitfalls might I watch out for when using such a tool? The post Ethical Pitfalls When Using ChatGPT appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

APRIL 13, 2023

One of the suckiest things about being an adult is having to look for work. The post Is This Déjà Vu All Over Again? appeared first on Above the Law.

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ALPS

APRIL 13, 2023

At ALPS, we strongly encourage you to use engagement letters — so much so that if a claim is made against you and handled under certain policy forms, ALPS will reduce your deductible if your file contains an engagement letter. It is also worth taking some time to ensure that you and the client are on the same page. Below are a couple of examples of legal malpractice cases in which having a proper engagement letter could have assisted in the defense of the claim.

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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.

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APRIL 13, 2023

A few days ago, The New York Times declared, “ A.I. Is Coming for Lawyers.” With GPT-4 having passed the bar exam and legal tech companies launching AI-based legal assistants , it sometimes seems that the potential for AI in law is limitless. But what about that most basic of a lawyer’s tasks — formatting citations to comply with the style of The Bluebook ?

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The Crime Report

APRIL 12, 2023

Check the list of the ten men most recently exonerated in Massachusetts. All but one was wrongfully convicted in Suffolk County. (Boston and adjacent cities.) All but one is Black. All were sentenced to life in prison. Most were sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. Succinct accounts of each of their cases are available through links maintained by the National Registry of Exonerations.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 12, 2023

Neville Pokroy | Hiring a Fractional CMO can be a game changer for small and midsize law firms. The post Does Your Law Firm Need a Fractional CMO? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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L4SB

APRIL 13, 2023

A registered agent is a mandatory requirement for any business that has been incorporated in the United States. This individual, or entity, serves as the point of contact between the.

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JURIST

APRIL 12, 2023

Twelve environmental groups Tuesday joined to sue the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA Administrator Michael Regan over pollution guidelines set forth earlier this year. The groups alleged that the EPA’s Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15), issued in January 2023, failed to tighten limits on the release of toxins in wastewater from industrial facilities, including oil refineries and plastic manufacturing plants.

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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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LDA PRO

APRIL 14, 2023

Are you a landlord struggling with problematic tenants? Do you need eviction help for landlords? Eviction may seem like the only solution, but it’s essential to understand the eviction process. From serving notice to obtaining a court order, you may think the process is complicated and overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to eviction help for landlords, including legal considerations, tips for avoiding eviction, and strategies for dealing with challeng

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Above The Law

APRIL 10, 2023

We should expect 'Supreme' Jurists to have 'Supreme' Ethics. Is that really too much to ask? The post Thomas Responded To His Paper Trail Of Law Breaking With ‘My Friends Said It Was Okay.’ We Should Expect Better Of Our Judiciary. appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 11, 2023

Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow aspiring lawyers to skip law school if they study under a supervising attorney for two years.

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JURIST

APRIL 9, 2023

Togo’s National Assembly Thursday voted in favor of extending a state of security emergency in the Savanes region for another year. The measure follows a recent increase in incursions from terrorist groups near the country’s northern borders. The measure, authorized by Togolese National Assembly President Chantal Yawa Djigbodi Tségan , is a further extension to President Faure Gnassingbé’s initial state of emergency decreed in June 2022.

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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.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 10, 2023

Shari Lee Sugarman | advice on how to network effectively regardless of where you’re at on your career path. The post Local Networking at Every Stage of Your Legal Career appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

APRIL 10, 2023

Dog that caught the car. The post After Finding That Voters Hate Their Abortion Policies, The GOP Floats A New Plan: Nullification! appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 14, 2023

Share The False Claims Act has for decades been the government’s primary anti-fraud statute. The Department of Justice has used the law to recover more than $70 billion since 1986, largely in cases related to health care and defense contracting. Under the FCA, a defendant is liable for submitting a false claim to the government for payment if it acted “knowingly,” which the statute defines as acting with actual knowledge, deliberate ignorance, or reckless disregard.

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JURIST

APRIL 11, 2023

The UN Tuesday said they are forced to make an “appalling choice” on whether to continue operations in Afghanistan since the Taliban government decided to ban women from working for the UN. The Taliban’s decision to ban women workers from the UN is the latest development in the Taliban’s ongoing crackdown on women, who have already been banned from higher education as well as domestic and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

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APRIL 12, 2023

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea: Latest News, [link] On December 12, 2022, the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) requested the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issue an advisory opinion on the State Parties’ obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to prevent, reduce, and control pollution of the marine environment from climate change, and to protect and preserve the marine en

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Above The Law

APRIL 14, 2023

He's a charmer! The post After P **g Off Every Federal Judge In DC, Peter Navarro Will Finally Have To Cough Up Government Docs He Stole appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 11, 2023

Five women who are continuing the legacy of the first female lawyer in America will receive the 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award…

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JURIST

APRIL 11, 2023

Vietnamese journalist and activist Nguyen Lan Thang’s Wednesday goes to trial on charges of “conducting anti-state propaganda,” after being arrested July 5, 2022 for his reporting on protests and human rights violations. Should he be found guilty, Nguyen faces up to 12 years in prison. Nguyen, who contributed to US government-funded Radio Free Asia as well as his own personal YouTube and Facebook pages, was charged in relation to 12 “anti-state” videos Nguyen had po

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 14, 2023

Share In 1948, Justice William O. Douglas wrote in a majority opinion that the deportation of noncitizens was “a drastic measure and at times the equivalent of banishment or exile.” On Monday, the court will hear argument in a pair of cases, Pugin v. Garland and Garland v. Cordero-Garcia , involving whether a federal law that allows the government to deport noncitizens convicted of “an offense relating to obstruction of justice” applies even to cases that are not connected to open investigations

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Above The Law

APRIL 11, 2023

Don't expect much from John Roberts's leadership on this issue. The post Senate Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Supreme Court Ethical Standards appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 10, 2023

During the recently completed Legalweek 2023 , artificial intelligence dominated the conversation. Not everyone agreed on how legal professionals should—or could—use it.

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JURIST

APRIL 11, 2023

The US Supreme Court Tuesday denied to block the execution of an inmate in Florida. With no listed dissents, the court denied Louis Gaskin’s petition for a grant to stay his upcoming execution. Louis Gaskin, who is set to be executed Wednesday, was convicted of two counts of first degree murder in 1990. Florida prosecutors charged Gaskin with the killing of Robert and Georgette Sturmfels.

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Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

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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