Sat.Jan 21, 2023 - Fri.Jan 27, 2023

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3 Traits of a Rockstar Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

There are so many traits, skills, and habits that make for a successful paralegal career. In this blog, I want to dive into three traits we haven’t discussed yet: accountability, professionalism, and perseverance.

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Should Lawyers Embrace Or Fear ChatGPT?

InHouseBlog

The advent of AI for the masses has led to wild speculation about the future of work and life in all sectors and areas. But should we be afraid of AI or welcome it? In its current incarnation, some already fear ChatGPT, which many got a chance to play with for the first time late last year.

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Can Marketing Make Your Law Firm Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? Absolutely

Attorney at Work

The marketing objective is to get clients. The cybersecurity objective is to keep your data safe. Those two objectives are often at odds with one another. The post Can Marketing Make Your Law Firm Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? Absolutely appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Nothing Will Be Certain For Biglaw This Year — Except Lots Of Layoffs

Above The Law

Law firms just don't need all of these lawyers anymore. The post Nothing Will Be Certain For Biglaw This Year — Except Lots Of Layoffs appeared first on Above the Law. Biglaw Layoffs Quote of the Day

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.

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Contract Staffing: 3 Ways ALSPs Can Support Your Law Firm in Uncertain Times

Attorney at Work

Tower Legal CEO Leslie Firtell says contract staffing will grow in importance this year. The post Contract Staffing: 3 Ways ALSPs Can Support Your Law Firm in Uncertain Times appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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New GPT-Based Chat App from LawDroid Is A Lawyer’s ‘Copilot’ for Research, Drafting, Brainstorming and More

LawSites

A new tool soon to be released by the no-code bot development company LawDroid uses the artificial intelligence of GPT-3.5

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It Turns Out ChatGPT Wouldn’t Be The Best Law Student…

Above The Law

But as we all know, Cs still get degrees! The post It Turns Out ChatGPT Wouldn’t Be The Best Law Student… appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools ChatGPT Quote of the Day Technology

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Top 8 Questions to Ask When Picking a Payment Processor for law firm

Rocket Matter

Does your legal solution boost your cash flow and save time? Upcoming Free Legal Webinar Optimizing Your Workflows for Better Cash Flows Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Join Rocket Matter for our free webinar to learn about: 1.

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World’s First Robot Lawyer Shorts Out

Above The Law

Tech dork defeated by gatekeepers and/or his own overweening ego. The post World’s First Robot Lawyer Shorts Out appeared first on Above the Law. Technology DoNotPay Joshua Browder

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2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management Report

Gartner has positioned Evisort in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management. Read the report to learn why Evisort is a Visionary provider in the market.

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Brazil to investigate claims of Indigenous genocide under Bolsonaro government

JURIST

Brazil’s Minister of Justice and Public Security Flavio Dino Monday said he would open an investigation with the Federal Police into the alleged genocide perpetrated against the Indigenous Yanomami people of the Amazon.

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Prison Phone Fees Win Was 20 Years In The Making

The Crime Report

Earlier this month, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act, restoring the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to regulate all prison and jail calls.

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In veterans’ benefits case, court says Congress chose a firm rule over a flexible standard

SCOTUSBlog

Share In its first opinion of the 2022-23 term, the Supreme Court unanimously held on Monday that a one-year timeframe for military veterans to apply for retroactive disability benefits is a firm deadline that cannot be extended under a doctrine known as “equitable tolling.”

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What are the Different Services Offered by a Notary?

LegalReader

Notaries are impartial witnesses who ensure a document's validity and accuracy for everyone involved. Business News & Politics

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Top 3 Data Privacy Challenges for Contract Compliance in 2022

The data privacy landscape is quickly becoming fragmented with dozens of new laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to issues that can cost millions of dollars. Download this paper to find out how contract intelligence can help.

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Biden asks US Congress to ban assault weapons and raise minimum age to purchase

JURIST

US President Joe Biden Monday urged Congress to pass an updated assault weapons ban and raise the minimum age to purchase an assault rifle after the Monterey Park, California mass shooting Saturday that killed 11 people.

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Report: Native Americans Significantly Overrepresented In US Prisons 

The Crime Report

A recent report released by the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge reveals a significant overrepresentation of Native American people in the U.S. prison system, which worsens in states with larger native populations.

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Live, but not livestreamed, opinion announcements return

SCOTUSBlog

Share A View from the Courtroom is an occasional series offering an inside look at oral arguments and opinion announcements unfolding in real time. The Supreme Court on Monday issued its first opinion announcements from the bench since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted everything three years ago.

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Should Your Law Firm Set Up Shop In The Metaverse?

LawSites

It has been just over a year since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company was changing its name to Meta , revealing his vision for the future of online interaction.

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10 Zen Ways to Manage Cash Flows with Contract Intelligence

When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier. Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders.

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European Court of Human Rights: Ukraine and Netherlands cases against Russia are partly admissible

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Thursday ruled that applications made by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia alleging multiple violations of the European Convention on Human Rights(ECHR) are partly admissible.

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Report: Understanding Trauma For Cops, Lawyers and Investigators Exposed To Video Evidence 

The Crime Report

Criminal justice professionals rely more on ever-advancing video evidence in the digital era. Still, a recent Journal of Interpersonal Violence study warns that exposure to the evidence can be a secondary trauma source.

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little Announces City Has Won Homeless Encampment Lawsuit

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In a statement announcing the lawsuit's dismissal, Gov. Brad Little said that "Boise isn't Portland." Verdicts & Settlements boise homeless encampment capitol annex homeless Idaho lawsuit little

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The morning read for Tuesday, Jan. 24

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com.

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6 Best Practices to Maximize Value from Vendor Contracts

With uncertainty on the rise and margins and operating budgets stretched thin, there are a range of obstacles threatening to sap value from deals with vendors. Status quo vendor contract management costs businesses millions of dollars every year. Contract Intelligence can help businesses get more value from vendor contracts.

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Canada settles Indigenous residential school class action lawsuit for $2.8B

JURIST

The Canadian government Saturday announced a $2.8

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Children Born of Rape Will Be Victims in Landmark UK ‘Daisy Law’

The Crime Report

The United Kingdom announced last week that the “Daisy Law’ will be included in the country’s forthcoming Victim’s Law. The landmark piece of legislation will allow children born of rape to be recognized as “victims” of crime.

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Johnson & Johnson Faces Even Greater Scrutiny

LegalReader

When medical companies like J&J fail to take this duty of care seriously enough – or attempt to bypass it all together in some instances – their customers can pay the ultimate price.

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A “DIG” on attorney-client privilege: Why the court decided not to decide In re Grand Jury

SCOTUSBlog

Share After the oral argument in In re Grand Jury , the smart money would have predicted either that the court would affirm the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit or dismiss the case as improvidently granted. On Monday, it dismissed.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms, with the most diverse responsibilities. The right legal software has the potential to help streamline and automate the administrative side of the business, so you can focus on what matters.