Paralegal-Edu.Org
MARCH 12, 2025
So, Youre Thinking of Becoming a Paralegal? Lets face it, stepping into the legal field can feel like stepping into a labyrinth. The language, the protocols, the demandssome days it can appear like a swirling maze of documents and jargon. Yet theres a spark of excitement in the air for those who see themselves as a steady hand in the midst of the flurry.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 12, 2025
There's a credibility crisis. Here's what attorneys can learn from journalists about rebuilding trust. The post Jurors Think Youre LyingHeres How to Win Them Over appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Rocket Matter
MARCH 11, 2025
The post How to Grow Your Law Firm: 10 Strategies for Sustainable Success appeared first on Rocket Matter. Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 9, 2025
Traditionally, attorneys have struggled to communicate value to leads & clients. Sometimes, lawyers linger on legalese, or theyre simply talking over the heads of the people they most desperately need to understand what theyre doing. Generally speaking, lawyers are really good at talking to other lawyers its why most law firms are built on referral-based marketing but, when it comes to consumers: its a whole other story, that sometimes does not have a happy ending.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
LawSites
MARCH 12, 2025
The legal world’s embrace of AI in the past year hasn’t just increased it’s exploded. Law firms that were cautiously experimenting with AI in 2023 are now integrating it into their daily workflows.
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Above The Law
MARCH 11, 2025
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which Biglaw firms recently announced 2024 financials reveal gross revenue was up 23% last year, bringing the figure to $7 billion? Hint: Average profits per equity partner also saw a big jump at the firm, up ~30% to over $7 million. See the answer on the next page. The post With $7 Billion In Revenue, This Biglaw Firm Had A Banger 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 10, 2025
Gray Robinson | Never accept the labels other people try to stick to you or others. The post Labels are for Canned Goods, Not Attorneys appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
MARCH 11, 2025
Biglaw firms with single partnership tiers are now few and far between, with more big-name firms showing that theyre ready, willing, and able to welcome nonequity partners to their ranks. Cravath was one of the first longtime holdouts to cut bait and create a salaried partner tier (i.e., nonequity partners) back in November 2023. That move gave other highly ranked firms permission to tread the same path, including Paul Weiss, which announced its new two-tier partnership plan in March 2024; Wilme
Intelligize Blog
MARCH 12, 2025
In the wake of events like the protests that erupted in 2020 following the death of George Floyd, major corporations responded en masse by touting their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs commonly referred to as DEI. Just a few years later, however, President Donald Trumps fervent opposition has apparently succeeded in causing corporate America to re-evaluate such policies.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2025
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Ukraine violated the European Convention on Human Rights by failing to prevent and investigate violence during the Odesa’s pro-European Maidan protests in 2014. In late April 2014, Ukrainian authorities obtained intelligence showing signs of possible incitement to violence and mass riots at the “For a United Ukraine” rally in Odesa on May 2, 2014.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2025
“Ninth Circuit dismisses sanctions against Alan Dershowitz for Kari Lake election suit; The panel agreed that the trial judge followed the law by imposing sanctions for bringing false claims into court but reversed the order due to a lack of precedent”: Joe Duhownik of Courthouse News Service has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
High profile back-to-the-office announcements from Biglaw heavy hitters have many wondering if the legal industry’s remote work flexibility era may soon come to an end. Law firms love matching policies with their peers and a mounting push against hybrid work could offer firms the safety in numbers they need to retreat from popular hybrid models.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 10, 2025
On March 29, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States obligations regarding climate change. This request was widely seen as an opportunity for the Court to clarify States legal obligations, advance climate justice, and protect the environment for present and future generations.
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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
JURIST
MARCH 11, 2025
UN Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts on human rights expressed concerns Monday about the constant erosion of fundamental freedoms in the Slovak Republic, including the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. They urged the government to stop surveillance for political purposes and other actions in breach of international law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 10, 2025
“Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy; Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times reports that “ Supreme Court will hear free-speech challenge to conversion therapy bans in California, Colorado.” Maureen Groppe of USA Today reports that R
Above The Law
MARCH 11, 2025
Friday morning at SXSW , Niall Firth , the Executive Editor of the Newsroom at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), reviewed MITs annual list of 10 breakthrough technologies for 2025. The review is particularly interesting since it comes from MIT, an independent institution with a 135-year history and a sterling reputation. MIT researchers analyze reports, speak with experts, and closely track technological advancements to predict which innovations will have the most significant impa
LegalTalkNetwork
MARCH 12, 2025
PETALUMA, CA (March 12, 2025) Thinking Like A Lawyer , the popular podcast hosted by Above the Law and produced by Legal Talk Network, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today. Launched on March 12, 2015, the show debuted with legal commentators Elie Mystal and Joe Patrice at the helm. We had a funny moment within the first couple minutes of our first recording, and from that point, we were off to the races and knew our vibe, said Joe Patrice, Co-Host of Thinking Like A Lawyer and Senior Ed
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?
JURIST
MARCH 8, 2025
The Federal Court of Canada dismissed a challenge to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s prorogation of Parliament on Thursday, concluding that the applicants failed to demonstrate that the prime minister exceeded the limits established by the written Constitution, unwritten Constitutional principles, or any other legal limits. In coming to his conclusion, Chief Justice Paul Crampton ruled that the Federal Court has jurisdiction to review the Prime Minister’s decision to request a prorog
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2025
“Full 11th Circuit upholds Florida age limit for gun buys, rejecting NRA challenge; Although the appeals court ruled the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act constitutional, Floridas attorney general announced his office would not defend the law if the case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court”: Kayla Goggin of Courthouse News Service has this report on an 8-to-4 decision that the en banc U.S.
Above The Law
MARCH 11, 2025
Ed note: This is the fifth in a series. Read the previous installment here. Getty Images In the culinary world of networking, its not just the main course (your primary follow-up) that matters, but also the side dishes those small, thoughtful gestures that can leave a lasting impression. Heres how to add these meaningful touches to your post-conference communications: Personalized Reminders: Just as a well-chosen side dish recalls the flavors of the main course, your follow-up should remind the
LawSites
MARCH 13, 2025
The motto of law practice management company Clio is to “transform the legal experience for all.” But for many of its 17 years in business, that “all” has focused primarily on smaller law firms and their clients.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
JURIST
MARCH 8, 2025
The UK Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an appeal regarding offenders’ obligation in Northern Ireland to disclose convictions to third parties such as employers and insurance companies under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978. The court assessed the proportionality of the rights of offenders to be treated equitably against the legitimate aims of the order.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 11, 2025
Copyright ICJ/CIJ/Frank van Beek This blog post is Part 2 of a three-part series highlighting the main legal arguments presented during the hearings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the advisory opinion request related to States obligations regarding climate change. Part 1 focused on discussions regarding applicable law, and the no-harm rule.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2025
Getty Images Time is a lawyers most valuable asset but are you using it wisely? In a recent episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, Mike Chastaine an award-winning lawyer, speaker, and author joins me to share strategies for maximizing productivity, growing a successful practice, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. “There’s no such thing as time management, because you don’t manage time,” he says. “What you manage is your conduct.” Her
ALPS
MARCH 14, 2025
Discover how introverted and shy attorneys can overcome anxiety and harness their strengths with insights from Heidi Brown, professor at Brooklyn Law and author of The Introverted Lawyer. Plus, dont miss the heartfelt conversation with Rio Lane from ALPS Insurance on why fake it till you make it isnt always the best approach and how lawyer well-being is essential for success.
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