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Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose

Attorney at Work

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How should I balance priorities when everything for everyone seems to be a top priority? The post Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Supercharge Your Law Firm With AI Legal Assistants: A Conversation With Tom Martin

Above The Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at lightning speed, and law is no exception. In Season 10, Episode 8 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Tom Martin, founder and CEO of LawDroid, to discuss how AI legal assistants are changing the game for law firms. Toms mission is clear: help lawyers work smarter, not harder, with the power of AI.

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Being a Freelance Lawyer

Attorney at Work

It's an ideal time to launch a career as a freelance lawyer, but is it right for you? The post Here’s What You Need to Know About Being a Freelance Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Paralegal Spotlight: Savannah Croxton-Zweigart

NCBA

By Lakisha Chichester Forging an Unconventional Path Savannah Croxton-Zweigart didnt set out to work in the legal field. With a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), she envisioned a future in music therapy. But life had other plans. A severe case of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder forced her […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Savannah Croxton-Zweigart first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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The Green-Eyed Monster Threw a Stapler at Me (and Other Career Lessons)

The Estrin Report

by Chere Estrin I recently finished a chapter in my upcoming book, Power Plays for Legal Professionals: Strategies to Move Your Career Forward. It was supposed to be about dealing with authority figures in the workplace. You know, the green-eyed monster with a fancy title and a corner office. But somewhere between writing about emotional intelligence and dodging metaphorical daggers, I remembered: This wasnt a personality clash.

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Back to Back: Why Backlinks Are Essential for Web Marketing

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

One of the primary ways that Google and other search engines connect legal consumers to law firms, is through domain authority, which is attributed to your website. You can check yours for free here. Domain authority is effectively a measure of the extent to which a search engine views you /your business (through the lens of your website) as providing relevant expert ise in your space.

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Redefining Retirement: A Lawyer’s Guide To What Comes Next

Above The Law

Finding Purpose Beyond Practice Many lawyers struggle with the idea of retirement. After devoting decades to building a successful practice, often working seven days a week, the thought of stepping away can feel like losing a part of your identity. The legal profession provides not just a livelihood, but a sense of purpose and standing in society. Instead of viewing retirement as the end of your career, consider it a transition to the next chapter of your professional legacy.

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A Less Common But Conspicuous Mistake: Who or Whom Came Up With This?

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Even if you never utter whom or whomever aloud, you need to use it correctly in your writing. The post A Less Common But Conspicuous Mistake: Who or Whom Came Up With This? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Trust Me, Bro: It's Time to Dig Deeper Into Vendor Contracts

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Lawyers can get taken advantage of by vendors from time to time, in at least a couple of ways. First off, most vendors know that attorneys are really busy & just want someone else to handle things for them. That means that lawyers will often not dig into the elements of a specific contract, or learn enough about a topic to ask relevant questions.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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!

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Rights group warns Indonesia crackdown on journalists undermines media freedom

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday warned that the latest wave of threats on journalists and media outlets in Indonesia has escalated, leading to a severe impact on press freedom across the country. According to HRW, these actions are against the fundamental principle of democracy and have led to nationwide outrage, with journalists criticizing the government’s unconstitutional actions.

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Healthcare Companies Screwed Over So Many People That It’s Hard To Find Luigi Mangione A Neutral Jury

Above The Law

(Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) You’ve heard about Luigi Mangione? Of course you have — his likeness has been all over your Twitter feed, Saturday Night Live , and those Altar Candles that were in vogue for a little while. And while that shared knowledge base might make it easy for you to throw #FreeLuigi on your dating profile to show off your politics and whimsy, it makes it damn hard to compile a neutral jury to adjudicate at trial.

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The Future of SCOTUSblog

SCOTUSBlog

Dear SCOTUSblog readers, As one era ends, an exciting new one begins. SCOTUSblog is delighted to announce that it has been acquired by Dispatch Media, Inc., and will round out The Dispatch s coverage of the Supreme Court and the rule of law. This blog began nearly a quarter of a century ago as a way to promote our legal work. Over the years, it has evolved into a resource on all things related to the Supreme Court, from soup-to-nuts coverage of the cases argued at the court to retirements, confi

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“Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at Courthouse”

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“Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at Courthouse”: Daniel Bice of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article that begins, “Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, officials confirmed.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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Swedish journalist to face trial for terrorism charges in Türkiye

JURIST

Turkish authorities brought charges on Wednesday against Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist for Dagens ETC, for insulting the president. Medem was also charged with terror crimes, with a potential sentence of 12 years of imprisonment. Medin travelled extensively to conflict-ridden areas in Trkiye , while according to Turkish authorities allegedly promoting pro-PKK sentiments on his social media accounts and possessing promotional material to support the group.

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California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did

Above The Law

Unaware that you’re supposed to rip the band-aid off all at once, the embattled officials behind the California Bar Exam decided they hadn’t had enough of the non-stop cavalcade of disastrous headlines about February’s exam, so they just casually threw out there that they used AI to come up with some of the questions. Everyone’s going to be chill about this, right?

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Block Party: Blocking Time Is Essential for Workflow

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Have you ever thought to yourself: I never can get any work done; Im always getting interrupted. Well, you feel that way, because its true. Its impossible to concentrate, when youre being interrupted constantly. On average, simply checking an email will get you off-task for 17 minutes! If you dont get any focus time, its really hard push through any project; and, the world as presently constituted, is rife with distractions.

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“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.”

HowAppealing

“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.” Patrick Gilchrist of Alaska Public Media has this report. And James Brooks of Alaska Beacon reports that “ Alaskas seizure of a bootleggers plane was legal, Supreme Court says; A decision released Friday says even a six-pack of beer causes grave societal harm.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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US jury finds New York Times not liable for libel against former VP candidate Sarah Palin

JURIST

A New York federal jury on Tuesday found The New York Times (NYT) not liable for libel against 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. The former Alaska governor filed suit in 2017, stating that the NYT damaged her reputation by erroneously linking her to a mass shooting in an editorial piece. The editorial piece, titled “ America’s Lethal Politics ,” written by James Bennett, included a statement saying that Palin’s political rhetoric helped incite the 2011 mass sh

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U.S. News Ranks The Best Law Schools For Getting Public Interest Jobs (2025)

Above The Law

Every year, tens of thousands of students enroll in law school, each with a dream in their hearts of saving the world. Whatever their public-interest cause may be, only a select few will go on to accept a position that goes hand-in-hand with their do-gooder career goals. Some law schools, of course, are better than others when it comes to getting their graduates a leg up on the competition for one of these coveted jobs — but which ones?

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Daily Reflection: Why It's Important & Easy, To Look at Your Financial Data Every Day

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Theres usually just one time every year, when law firm owners review their revenue and profitability. Thats at the end of the year otherwise known as the time when you cant do anything about your revenue numbers, that you dont like. So, the better strategy is to review your revenue and profitability, on a regular & recurring basis. You know, so you can actually do something about what you see.

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“Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit; Federal courts will allow NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs to pursue her claim that her colleagues on the state’s highest court are violating voters’ constitutional rights by ruling in favor of election claims by Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin”

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“Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit; Federal courts will allow NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs to pursue her claim that her colleagues on the state’s highest court are violating voters’ constitutional rights by ruling in favor of election claims by Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin”: Will Doran of WRAL has this report.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

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.

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Rights group condemns Dominican Republic new health protocol for discriminating migrants

JURIST

Amnesty International condemned Thursday the Dominican Republic’s new health protocol that requires migrants to provide documentation and pay fees to access public health services. The group argued that the new protocol is discriminatory and may violate international human rights standards. On April 6, the government announced a new health protocol consisting of 15 migration measures.

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U.S. News Ranks The Best Law Schools For Getting Biglaw Jobs (2025)

Above The Law

Rankings season is officially upon us, and this time around, even U.S. News & World Report has rolled out additional rankings on top of their influential law school rankings. Given that a legal education can land the average law school graduate in up to six figures of debt, it makes sense that would-be lawyers are eager to snag Biglaw jobs, where salaries at leading firms begin at $225,000.

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Eve Says Its New AI Reasoning Mode Can Perform Senior-Level Work for Plaintiffs’ Lawyers

LawSites

Eve, an AI platform for plaintiffs’ law firms, is today introducing an AI Reasoning Mode that it says can perform complex legal analysis through sophisticated step-by-step reasoning capabilities, on a par with a senior-level lawyer.

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“Federal judges block NC Supreme Court election ‘cure’ process — for now”

HowAppealing

“Federal judges block NC Supreme Court election cure process — for now”: Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. And at his “Election Law Blog,” Rick Hasen has a post titled “ 4th Circuit, on 2-1 Vote, Halts Likely Unconstitutional ‘Cure’ Order in North Carolina Supreme Court Election Contest.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.