Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers. Now, I’ve also seen and heard instances where people will say, “I don’t do eDiscovery or our firm doesn’t do eDiscovery.” And I would challen

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 10, 2024

Your clients may not be as enthusiastic about your tech as you are. Here's how to stay in sync The post How to Avoid Annoying In-House Counsel With Your Tech appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2024

Should you really need to pass the bar to be able to help someone file for divorce? Probably not. The post These North Carolina Paralegals Are Suing For The (Limited) Right To Practice Law appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

JANUARY 10, 2024

Over the next year and beyond, litigation funding will continue to evolve in ways that affect attorneys and the larger litigation landscape, from the growth of a secondary market for funded claims, to rising interest rates restricting the availability of capital, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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NCBA

JANUARY 9, 2024

By the Communications Committee with an introduction by Peggy Pardue Tamesa Richmond has been a North Carolina Certified Paralegal for six years but has been in the legal field for 23 years. She works remotely as a corporate paralegal for Medterra CBD, LLC, which is based out of Irvine, California.

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LawSites

JANUARY 10, 2024

In a marriage of pro bono platforms, Paladin , a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, has acquired Pro Bono Manager , a product developed by Pro Bono Net to enable large law firms to manage and measure their pro bono programs. This is the first acquisition for the nine-year-old Paladin, a company that counts billionaire Shark Tank panelist Mark Cuban among its backers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2024

The US Department of Labor enacted a final rule Tuesday designed to safeguard workers from misclassification as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” The new labor rule provides greater clarity for classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Generally, the FLSA guarantees employees minimum wage compensation, time-and-a-half for any overtime hours worked, and protections against workplace discrimination or employer retaliation.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 6, 2024

The author s of this post are Chukwuma Okoli, Assistant Professor in Commercial Conflict of Laws at the University of Birmingham, and Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg ; and Abubakri Yekini, Lecturer in Conflict of Laws at the University of Manchester. On December 21, 2023, the Nigerian Senate in line with Section 231(2) of the 1999 Constitution, confirmed the appointment of Honourable Justice Habeeb A.O.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

The 'industrial Metaverse' found the spotlight at CES. Here's one way it could apply to lawyers. The post Is The Metaverse A Solution For Declining Trial Experience? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 11, 2024

Erik Mazzone | Here's a four-step process for increasing your legal fees, from when and how much, to how to tell your clients. The post Increasing Your Legal Fees: A Four-Step Approach appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Pakistani Government raised concerns in a letter to The Economist on Friday regarding an article purportedly written by former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail after a conviction in a corruption case. Khan questions the fairness of the upcoming general election in the piece. Murtaza Solangi, Pakistan’s Federal Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs, said while announcing the letter, “It is puzzling and disconcertin

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LDA PRO

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the intricate world of real estate transactions, the seamless transfer of property deeds is a crucial aspect. LDA Pro Legal emerges as a reliable ally in this realm, particularly in Sacramento, offering a comprehensive Deed Transfer Service in Sacramento. This guide explores the nuances of Deed Transfer Service in Sacramento, shedding light on the significance of this process, the role of LDA Pro Legal, and the intricacies of deeds like the Quitclaim deed and Trust deed.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2023, digital health fundraising took on a bit of a different shape, according to a new Rock Health report. Startups tried out some creative ways to keep their businesses afloat — including series extension rounds, unlabeled fundraises and silent deals from existing investors.

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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jay Harrington | Unscalable actions often form the secret sauce of successful ventures in all industries. The post To Build Your Legal Practice, Do Things That Don’t Scale appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

JANUARY 10, 2024

Haitian Judge Al Duniel Dimanche issued arrest warrants for over 30 senior officials on Friday on corruption charges, according to a document leaked online. The list of officials includes former prime ministers and presidents. The judge is investigating a corruption case relating to the National Equipment Center (CNE) and the alleged misappropriation of funds and equipment.

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LawSites

JANUARY 10, 2024

What are the nuances of driving innovation within a law firm or legal department? For an inside perspective on that question, we speak with Rachel Dooley , who at the time of this recording was chief innovation officer at the law firm Goodwin Procter, and Ilona Logvinova , managing counsel and head of innovation for McKinsey Legal. Dooley and Logvinova spoke together at the recent Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference in New York City, sharing their views and insights on inn

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2024

At its most basic level, under CMMC 2.0, defense contractors and subcontractors that have access to controlled unclassified information (CUI) will be required to demonstrate the 'maturity' of their cybersecurity programs against a set of increasingly advanced capabilities. The post New Proposed Rule For CMMC 2.0 Lays Out Security Requirements, Raises Some Eyebrows appeared first on Above the Law.

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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 12, 2024

Danielle DavisRoe | Get distractions under control and master some easy time management techniques using tools you already own. The post Dial Down the Distractions: 3 Outlook Tricks to Keep You Focused on Billable Work appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

JANUARY 12, 2024

West Virginia State Senator Mike Azinger introduced a slew of bills targeting transgender people on Wednesday, including a bill to classify transgender people as “obscene matter” and a bill banning gender-affirming care for people under the age of 21. Senate Bill 195 amends the state’s indecent exposure law to criminalize engaging in “obscene matter.” It defines “obscene matter” as something that the “average person” would find sexually expli

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Share Jason Smith claims that when an expert witness testified in Arizona’s drug possession case against him using drug analysis performed by a former state employee, it violated his constitutional rights. The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Wednesday in his case, Smith v. Arizona. The Sixth Amendment’s confrontation clause provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right … to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 10, 2024

Maybe GPT-5 will want a free RV? The post Roberts Explains That Artificial Intelligence Can’t Replace Judges Because How Would Billionaires Fly An AI To Luxury Resorts Anyway? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 9, 2024

Teddy Snyder | Communicating ignorance does not make you sound smart or powerful. The post Innumeracy Strikes Again — and Again appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

JANUARY 11, 2024

The US House Homeland Security Committee held its first impeachment hearing on Wednesday into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The hearing was initiated by House Republicans who accused Mayorkas of failing to follow immigration law and of violating the public trust as border crossings have reached record levels. Chairman Mark Greene (R-TN) of the Homeland Security Committee called Mayorkas’s performance a “gross incompetence” and “willful violation” of a “parole” policy that forma

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Intelligize Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Roughly a month after the Financial Accounting Standards Board published its first accounting standard for the disclosure of crypto assets, companies and accountants seeking clarity on crypto matters, for the first time, have a standard that provides direct accounting and disclosure guidance on crypto assets. “The new standard responds to feedback from stakeholders of all backgrounds who indicated that improving the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets should be a top priority for the

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Above The Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

The billionaire is ranting about suing Business Insider. A competent lawyer should tell him that he's only made things worse. The post Have Lawyers Considered Telling Bill Ackman To Shut Up Because He’s Just Making Everything Worse? appeared first on Above the Law.

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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?

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