Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Lawyers with strong, visible profiles are more likely to attract new clients. The post Profile Raising 101 For Busy Lawyer Mothers appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

By Tina Dadio What is HELM? HELM (Higher Educational Legal Managers) is a nationwide group of legal administrators from both public and private colleges and universities across the United States. This voluntarily-formed body of like-minded colleagues is not incorporated nor affiliated as a legal entity with any other association. Members join HELM to exchange ideas, […] The post Exploring New Horizons: Attending HELM A Premier Conference for Higher Education Professionals first appeared o

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LawSites

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Saying there is a critical need for changes to the ethics rule, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers has submitted a letter to the president of the American Bar Association urging significant revisions to Model Rule 5.4, the long-standing prohibition on lawyers sharing fees with non-lawyers. The Dec.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post Lessons From Year One: The Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 16, 2024

by Gideon Grunfeld Its more important than ever to change your compensation structure for equity and non-equity partners. The end of the year is typically when firms address compensation issues, including adjusting base pay and bonuses. More firms need to go beyond changing the terms of a lawyers compensation to adjusting the structure of partner compensation itself.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ari Kaplan interviews speaks with Laura Leopard of Leopard Solutions, a law firm data platform and a SurePoint company. The post How the Selection of Outside Counsel Is Changing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For most lawyers, financial management is the area of practicing law that causes the most stress. We completely get it. That stress can quickly get in the way of your firms financial healthbut theres no time like the end of the year to evaluate your billing and start making improvements. If you dont know where to start, here are a few tips for tidying up your billing and conducting a financial review. 12 Legal Payment Processing Features to Look For Want to see a healthier cash flow and happi

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LawVu

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In-house legal teams come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and often originate from humble beginnings. But regardless of whether youre a sole general counsel, a small in-house team, or starting out with a few more hands at the helm, your corporate legal department structure can have a significant impact on how effectively youre able to serve the business.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 16, 2024

You get what you earn! The post Biglaw Firm Offers Extra Bonus Money If You Put The Work In! appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) found in a landmark ruling on Tuesday that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and London’s Metropolitan Police Service broke the law and breached the human rights of two Northern Ireland journalists, Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey. The ruling pertained to a covert surveillance operation authorized by a Northern Ireland police chief in a bid to unmask a journalistic source, which the IPT ruled was unlawful.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Because this isn't how copyright law works. The post ‘United Healthcare’ Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In a significant move, the Swiss parliament has officially recognized the atrocities committed by the Islamic State (ISIS) against Iraq’s Yazidi community as an act of genocide. The motion, passed on Tuesday, condemns the systematic expulsion, rape, and murder of Yazidis and the destruction of their cultural sites. The majority of the Swiss National Council voted in favour of the bill , with 105 lawmakers supporting recognition of the genocide and 61 opposing it.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Similar to regulatory reform initiatives in Utah and Arizona, the Washington Supreme Court has entered an order approving a pilot program that will allow companies and nonprofits that are not owned by lawyers to provide legal services under carefully monitored conditions. The court’s order (Order 25700-B-721), entered Dec.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A conservative group has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against a third judge who revoked plans to take senior status after it became clear that…

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Which of these law firm holiday cards is the best of 2024? Cast your vote! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists! (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Paraguay authorities have successfully arrested 26 suspects, dismantled two criminal networks, and identified 12 companies engaged in systematic illegal deforestation and trafficking of native tree species. The Paraguayan government, along with INTERPOL and 14 other agencies, launched Operation Panthera Onca to combat environmental crimes and the exploitation of natural resources in the tri-border region where Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina meet.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

“Americans Pass Judgment on Their Courts: Sharp decline in confidence in judiciary is among the largest Gallup has ever measured.” Benedict Vigers and Lydia Saad of Gallup have this report. And Adam Liptak of The New York Times reports that “ Confidence in U.S. Courts Plummets to Rate Far Below Peer Nations; Very few countries have experienced similar declines, typically in the wake of wrenching turmoil; Experts called the data, from a new Gallup poll, stunning and worrisome.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Tis the season for the staple of classic Christmas movies.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Bring up the judge's late father. That always works. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Taliban has shut down at least 12 media outlets across Afghanistan in 2024 alone, according to a Friday report by Reporters Without Borders. The closures include both public and private channels, with the latest being the Kabul-based Arezo TV, whose closure on December 4 has intensified concerns over mounting restrictions on media operations in the country.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with fewer misunderstandings. In mediation, where outcomes rely on clear communication and trust, the right tools can streamline information sharing, keep all parties aligned, and foster collaboration. For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with f

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a state law banning consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in fossil-fuel-permitting decisions, citing a state constitutional provision…

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This very much misses the point of judicial ethics. The post Far-Right Group Weaponizing Ethics Complaints Against Federal Judges. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.

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