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Contrary to what TV dramas would have you believe, most lawyers in the US do not work at intrigue-filled Big Law firms. In fact, 63% of attorneys work for solo or small firms. A slight majority of that group, 32%, are solo practitioners. Solo lawyers commonly report being happier with their professional lives , more satisfied with their mental health, and enjoying more positive attorney-client relationships than their counterparts at large law firms.

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JULY 6, 2023

Are you getting ready transition into your new paralegal role? I was fortunate to start my paralegal career at a law firm where the managing partners saw the value in making sure employees were taken care of. I loved my job, helping others, and the benefits were unbeatable. Sure, there were times when I felt like quitting because of mounting discovery or tenacious clients, but I really enjoyed showing up every day.

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Above The Law

JULY 6, 2023

Merger interest is high, so strike while the iron is hot. The post If Your Biglaw Firm Has The Urge To Merge, Better Do It ASAP appeared first on Above the Law.

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JULY 4, 2023

Activist groups filed a complaint with the Department of Education against Harvard University challenging its legacy admissions policy on Monday. The complaint comes days after the US Supreme Court rejected the use of race in college admissions, known as affirmative action, upending years of precedent. The lawsuit alleges that applicants who have relatives that went to Harvard and/or were wealthy donors to the university are “flagged at the outset” of the admission process, making these applican

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JULY 5, 2023

Most lawyers can methodically recite the ethics rules that govern marketing. ❎ No guaranteed results. ❎ Required labeling as “attorney advertising.” ❎ No unverifiable superlatives. ❎ No misleading copy suggesting that your firm is larger or more experienced than it is. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Most lawyers forget that when we… The post Five Online Lawyer Marketing Red Flags That Can Leave Law Firms Red-Faced appeared first on My Shingle.

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JURIST

JULY 3, 2023

The Supreme Court of Nepal issued an interim order to the Nepali government on Friday to recognize same-sex marriage by allowing same-sex couples and other non-heterosexual couples to register for marriage in the country. The order issued by Justice Til Prasad Shrestha calls for necessary amendments to the provisions related to marriage and marriage registration within the current National Civil (Code) Act , 2017 (2074), where marriage is deemed as “a man and a woman accept[ing] each other as

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Above The Law

JULY 6, 2023

Musk won't cage fight Zuckerberg, so he'll have to settle for getting whupped in court. The post Elon Musk Sends Legal Threat To Facebook And Once Facebook Finishes Laughing I’m Sure They’ll Get Right Back To Him appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

JULY 6, 2023

The full Federal Circuit has refused to undo a panel decision that limited Apple Inc.'s ability to extend its decades-old trademark rights on "Apple Music" for gramophone records to live music performances.

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Above The Law

JULY 6, 2023

Welcome to the family, associates. The post This Biglaw Firm’s Kind Culture Continues To Impress Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JULY 6, 2023

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Wednesday announced that an Ottawa man accused of “advocating a violent far-right ideology” was arrested and faces both terrorism and hate propaganda charges, which the RCMP states is a first for Canadian law enforcement. The accused is alleged to have helped to produce three “terrorist propaganda videos” for the benefit of Atomwaffen Division (AWD), an international neo-Nazi terror group listed as a terrorist entity by Public Safe

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EvidenceProf Blog

JULY 4, 2023

The University of Iowa College of Law Faculty Hiring Announcement The University of Iowa College of Law anticipates hiring multiple entry-level or lateral faculty members, in a search that considers candidates specializing in a broad range of first-year and advanced.

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JULY 4, 2023

When facing an unlawful detainer situation in California, it’s crucial to have the right legal assistance to guide you through the process. At LDA Pro Legal, we specialize in providing professional and reliable services as an Unlawful Detainer Assistant. With our extensive experience and expertise, we assist landlords and property owners in navigating the complexities of eviction proceedings, ensuring a smooth and efficient resolution.

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HowAppealing

JULY 1, 2023

“Unanswered Questions in the Web Designer Case”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “Unanswered Questions in the Web Designer Case” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

JULY 1, 2023

The UN Security Council withdrew the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on Friday, handing security over to Mali’s transitional government. According to the passed resolution, MINUSMA will begin removing its personnel from Mali on July 1 and finish by January 1 of 2024. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for: the full cooperation of the transitional Government for an orderly and safe withdrawal of the mission’s personnel and assets in the comi

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Above The Law

JULY 5, 2023

I'm betting on the next case being called 304 Creative. There, they'll fabricate the plaintiff too. The post 303 Creative May Have Been A Bit Too Artistic With The Facts Of The Case. Like, Sanctions Level Artsy appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2023

Lee Rosen | I have not always been good to the people who work for me. Here are a few things I learned from my misbehavior. The post Easy Ways to Make Your Assistant Happy appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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HowAppealing

JULY 7, 2023

“Key gun control measure in the crosshairs at US Supreme Court”: John Kruzel of Reuters has this report. The post “Key gun control measure in the crosshairs at US Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

JULY 2, 2023

Canadian unionised port workers in the Pacific coast province of British Columbia went on strike on Thursday. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) are currently undergoing negotiations on behalf of the workers with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). The Collective Agreement which has governed the relationship between the port workers and their employers expired in March, and the parties have failed to reach an agreement.

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Above The Law

JULY 5, 2023

Some wisdom for those who are currently studying for the bar exam. The post Kim Kardashian Shares A Valuable Lesson Learned From Failing The Baby Bar Exam appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

JULY 6, 2023

Barely a week before the American Association of Law Libraries descends on Boston for its annual convention , a survey out today of legal professionals views on generative AI finds finds that a majority of them believe that librarians and others involved in knowledge management and research are at risk of obsolescence. In the survey of 275 legal professionals conducted by Wolters Kluwer and Above the Law, Generative AI in the Law: Where Could This All Be Headed?

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HowAppealing

JULY 7, 2023

“Mallory, Consent, and Political Economy”: Zachary D. Clopton has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” The post “Mallory, Consent, and Political Economy” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JULY 7, 2023

The Parliament of Ghana passed an extreme anti-gay bill on Wednesday, which is set to tighten laws against members of the LGBTQ+ community. Ghana’s 275 members of Parliament unanimously passed the bill, known as the 2021 Promotion of Appropriate Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill is set to criminalize the promotion, advocacy, funding and acts of homosexuality.

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Above The Law

JULY 5, 2023

Is there anything DeSanctimonious loves more than getting his ass kicked in court? The post Court Tosses Florida Voter Registration Restriction. Yeah, Another One. appeared first on Above the Law.

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My Shingle

JULY 6, 2023

Since this last post summarizing 15 states’ ethics opinions on flat fees as of September 2022, there have been some new developments on the flat fee front. None of these rulings are particularly helpful. If anything, they further complicate flat fee billing. Fortunately, there are workarounds to solve the problem, one of which you can… The post Emerging Developments in Flat Fees appeared first on My Shingle.

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JULY 5, 2023

“Conservative law firm racks up wins as US Supreme Court shifts right”: Andrew Goudsward of Reuters has this report. The post “Conservative law firm racks up wins as US Supreme Court shifts right” appeared first on How Appealing.

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