Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Fast-Track Friday Tip. 3 Methods of Preparing a Deposition Summary. Preparing a deposition summary can be time-consuming for a litigation paralegal and costly to the client. For a typical 200-page deposition transcript, it can take a litigation paralegal more than 8 hours to summarize one deposition transcript. What if your case has 20 transcripts?
CourtTechBulletin
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Lots of news this time on court tech. We note news about the E-Courts Conference agenda, a scientific study of reminder systems impact on court appearances, Rocketlawyer using Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox project to test innovations, why Alexa shouldn’t be installed on your court’s internal computer network, JAVS management software suite announcement, a company that specializes in work from home setups, ransomware at Tyler Technologies, and an amazing number of Tiny Chats produced by our NCS
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Paralegal.edu
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Achieving success in your chosen career depends not only on possessing the requisite knowledge and skills to be proficient on the job, but also on being adept at navigating the often tumultuous terrain of employment, relationship building, and career advancement. During this 4-hour interactive seminar and presentation, you will learn valuable strategies to help find and promote success in the career you have today, or in the next opportunity that presents itself tomorrow.
Diane Drain
OCTOBER 17, 2020
The following is a warning from the Federal Trade Commission regarding scams you may receive about your student loans. Read the warning and watch the very short video. October 13, 2020, by Traci Armani, Consumer Education Specialist, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC. Having trouble paying your student loan debt ? You might get an offer that says you can reduce your monthly payment, or even reduce your overall debt.
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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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Imagine if Henry Ford had tried to create massive efficiency within the automotive industry, and just hired people, before he started building assembly lines. It would have been a disaster. At that point, one of the greatest innovations of the 20th Century becomes just another Hindenb u rg disaster. Yet, law firms try to do this all the time! They onboard staff and associates without any sort of processes or workflows in pla c e.
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My Paralegal Place
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Learning to brief a case is one of the first things that you learn to do when you’re going to school to become a paralegal. The basic method for case briefing is often taught in Introduction to Paralegalism (or Introduction to Paralegal Studies). It is reiterated and reinforced in multiple classes: […]. The post Tips for Mastering the Art of Case Briefing for Paralegals appeared first on.
Diane Drain
OCTOBER 22, 2020
FDIC Consumer News: Beware, It’s a Scam! Avoid phishing, smishing, vishing, and other scams. FDIC Consumer News – October 2020. Criminals are constantly trying to steal consumers’ personal data using fake emails, websites, phone calls, and even text messages. They use a variety of ways to try to trick people into providing Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and other valuable information.
NCBA
OCTOBER 21, 2020
By Pamela Hollern, Esq. Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed Friday, October 23, 2020, North Carolina Paralegal Day! A proclamation is an official document issued by the governor to commemorate a specific time period (for example, a day, week, or month). It brings recognition, awareness, or appreciation to an issue, cause, milestone, or noteworthy event that […].
A People's Choice
OCTOBER 19, 2020
The time between when you file for divorce and when a judge makes that divorce official can feel endless, even if it takes less than a year. Agreeing about property division when you and your spouse disagree about almost everything else can be a challenge, but it is possible to conclude a marital settlement agreement without hiring a lawyer. The most practical choice is to hire a California legal document assistant to prepare your marital settlement agreement and other official divorce documents
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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.
My Paralegal Place
OCTOBER 22, 2020
When you’re a new paralegal or a paralegal student, it can be hard to find primary authorities during the research phase of a case. Computer-assisted legal research platforms, such as LexisNexis or WestLaw, aren’t cheap. The free resources may not always be up-to-date. So, how can you find primary authorities […]. The post Research Resource: How to Find Primary Authorities appeared first on.
JayS.Rothman&Associates
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Starting in October 2017, the #MeToo movement compelled the national media to pay attention to sexual harassment in the workplace. For a time, there was substantial coverage of allegations of harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct by powerful, often famous men. Though awareness of workplace sexual harassment is greater today because of #MeToo, have behaviors changed for the better in the past three years?
LegalTalkNetwork
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Hosts with the Legal Talk Network took on a wide range of topics, many touching on Covid-19-related issues. Some notable episodes to add to your playlist cover national security and physical health, what discovery looks like in an era of Zoom meetings, and law firms looking to embrace remote work and reduce expensive real estate overhead. Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump’s physician, gives an update on the president’s condition and his treatment for coronavirus.
A People's Choice
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Divorce for men can be a scary thing to think about. You might be scared that getting a divorce will ruin your finances. Perhaps you have heard that family law courts always favor women, even when the judge is a man. You might worry that, in addition to making you divide your marital property, the court will micromanage your relationship with your children.
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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.
OneLegal
OCTOBER 23, 2020
This week: Courts continue to adjust their schedules in response to fiscal challenges. Yolo County appoints a new Presiding Judge. The post October 23, 2020: Weekly court updates appeared first on One Legal.
Trademark & Copyright Law
OCTOBER 20, 2020
While all eyes have been trained on the confirmation hearings from last week, the Supreme Court made news in the IP world. The Court granted certiorari in Arthrex v. Smith & Nephew (Nos. 19-1434, -1452, -1458), a decision analyzing the Appointments Clause, U.S. Const. Art. II, § 2, Cl. 2. In Arthrex , a panel of the Federal Circuit held that the statutory scheme for appointing administrative patent judges (APJs) of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board violates the Appointments Clause.
LegalTalkNetwork
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Clio’s first-ever all-virtual event drew thousands of participants and a rockstar lineup of speakers, pro trainers, a celebrity chef, and, well, rock stars. Headliners included civil rights attorney Ben Crump, grit expert Angela Duckworth, and marketing guru Seth Godin. Closers each day were Iron Chef Stephanie Izard, Grammy-winning singer Ben Harper, singer Nathanial Rateliff, and DJ Questlove.
A People's Choice
OCTOBER 19, 2020
One of the best ways to ensure that you and your spouse have an amicable divorce and do not end up as enemies is to agree not to get lawyers involved. Whether your divorce stays completely amicable or even if you end up with a contested divorce, it is a better idea to work with a California legal document assistant instead of a divorce lawyer, unless you want to pay thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees.
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Open Law Lab
OCTOBER 20, 2020
On a recent conference call, someone pointed out a new bot from the CARPLS legal aid group in Illinois: Benny, a conversational bot that can help a person with their unemployment public benefits situation. From CARPLS , here’s a quick description of the chatbot Benny: Meet Benny an unemployment benefits bot. Benny is free and confidential, and can help make the unemployment benefits process a little easier.
Lawfecta
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Written by Smith.ai. A reliable virtual receptionist service means your phones are answered when you need them to be. Don’t fret about who has the flu, Smith.ai is always available during business hours Monday through Friday. Their personable receptionists have you covered! Use code LAWFECTA to receive $100 off first month of service. Brick and mortar companies with complete in-house teams have been the standard for businesses since the beginning, but advances in technology now allow us to opera
MorneauLaw
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Share This Story! Mediation and Collaborative Law Practice – What’s the Diff? T he difference between mediation and collaborative law becomes important when someone tries to decide which process might work better for them in a divorce. The intent of both collaboration and mediation is the same, yet, the differences between collaborative law and mediation can be quite subtle.
A People's Choice
OCTOBER 19, 2020
People in all tax brackets get divorced, and there are divorce lawyers to fit almost any budget. Some law firms market their services to a wealthy clientele by using such buzzwords as “high net worth divorce.” Others advertise themselves as a cheap California divorce lawyer who provides legal services to the 99%. What a so-called cheap California divorce lawyer does not tell you, though, is that getting divorced without hiring a lawyer at all is easier than you think.
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JayS.Rothman&Associates
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Starting in October 2017, the #MeToo movement compelled the national media to pay attention to sexual harassment in the workplace. For a time, there was substantial coverage of allegations of harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct by powerful, often famous men. Though awareness of workplace sexual harassment is greater today because of #MeToo, have behaviors changed for the better in the past three years?
Lawfecta
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Written by Bench. You run your business. We’ll do your bookkeeping. Get a professional bookkeeper at a fraction of the cost of a bookkeeping firm, and powerful online accounting software with zero learning curve. Receive 20% off of first 6 months of bookkeeping here. The tools you use at your law firm should save you time, money, or both. Bench fits solidly into the third category.
SCOCAblog
OCTOBER 20, 2020
While the focus in November is on the top of the ticket, Californians will confront a formidable ballot on November 3, 2020. Propositions 15, 19, and 21 will impact California real estate and we include an overview of these propositions below. San Francisco voters have 13 San Francisco propositions to consider in addition to state and federal offices and measures.
A People's Choice
OCTOBER 19, 2020
You do not need a lawyer to finalize your divorce. In California, a registered legal document assistant can professionally prepare your divorce forms for a much lower price than what law firms would make you pay. To read the complete article, please click on the link You Do Not Need a Lawyer to Complete Your California Divorce Forms This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.
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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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