CARET Legal
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Automation brings transformative benefits to law firms of all sizes and specialties, allowing attorneys to focus on strategy rather than repetitive tasks Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents is a fundamental yet time-intensive part of legal practice, especially in high-stakes areas like litigation, family law, criminal defense, and employment law.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Is a paralegal AI the future? See how AI is transforming the legal profession, and how paralegals remain essential despite its advancements. The post Will AI replace paralegals? appeared first on One Legal.
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The Relativity Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In the legal world, your inclination to embrace change and adjust to new tech, timelines, and terms—in other words: your agility, flexibility, and adaptability—can help you grow faster and stand out.
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Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.
LegalTalkNetwork
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Burnout is a significant issue among legal professionals, impacting approximately 52% of employees in the field. Unfortunately, many attorneys find it challenging to carve out time for a proper getaway to combat this exhaustion and enhance their overall career satisfaction. Some even continue to work remotely, even when they are supposedly on vacation, which defeats the purpose of taking time off in the first place.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The attorney talent wars could bring about some undesirable consequences. The post Your Biglaw Firm’s ‘Growth Mindset’ May Lead To A Spate Of ‘Failed Hires’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller." The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
These are the law firms clients rely on most. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To GCs appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Legal practice management software provides comprehensive tools to manage the broader operational and procedural aspects of arbitration seamlessly Arbitration has become a preferred method for resolving legal disputes outside of traditional litigation. However, as caseloads increase, managing arbitration processes manually can overwhelm law firms. Legal practice management software (LPMS) can relieve some of that burden by providing comprehensive tools to manage the broader operational and proce
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
JURIST
DECEMBER 7, 2024
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) on Thursday condemned a new Taliban directive barring Afghan women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for the countrys healthcare system. OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stated : “The measure is profoundly discriminatory, short-sighted and puts the lives of women and girls at risk in multiple ways.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2024
After the FTC filed a lawsuit in September, accusing the three major pharmacy benefit managers of anticompetitive rebating practices related to insulin, the defendants reversed roles and became plaintiffs. In November, they countersued the agency, arguing that its lawsuit is unconstitutional. The post The Big 3 PBMs are Countersuing the FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Share Members of the public who want to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court can now apply through an online lottery to obtain advance reservations for seats at those arguments. The Supreme Court announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon that it has launched a pilot lottery program, beginning with seats for the courts February 2025 argument session.
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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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Khatai District Court in Azerbaijan held a trial on Sunday of the six journalists detained Saturday in Baku on smuggling charges. Five of the six reporters, Natig Javadli, Khayala Aghayeva, Aytaj Tapdig, Aynur Elgunesh, and Aysel Umudova work with the Berlin-based independent media outlet Meydan TV. The sixth person is an independent journalist.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Exxon can’t shake $14.25 mln penalty for air pollution at Texas refinery”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Kayla Guo of The Texas Tribune reports that “ Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas; A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.” You can access today’s 9-to-8 en banc ruling of the U.S.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Gray Robinson | When pushed too hard by perfectionism, your brain can get stuck reacting to problems, not solving them. The post Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share At oral arguments on Monday it was not clear how the Supreme Court will rule in the case of a Philadelphia-area government contractor found guilty of fraud after it failed to comply with a contract provision intended to promote diversity. In Kousisis v. United States , the justices are considering whether the federal wire fraud laws apply to cases in which the defendant uses deception to enter into a transaction that doesnt harm the victim financially.
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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
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Toronto-based cycling advocacy group Cycle Toronto along with two individual cyclists, Eva Stranger-Ross and Narada Kiondo have filed a court challenge on Wednesday against new legislation granting the Ontario government authority over the installation and removal of municipal bike lanes. The group argues that the law, Ontario Bill 212 infringes on cyclists rights to life and security under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and are represented by Ecojustice and Paliare Roland LLP.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”: Denali Sagner of Flathead Beacon has this report. And Monique Merrill of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling allowing gender-affirming care for minors; The hig
LLRX
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In this essay, James Jordan and Joy Ruiz, second year law students at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, explore the growing influence of generative AI in politics, particularly focusing on deepfakes and their potential impact on elections. As AI technology becomes more advanced, it is increasingly used to create misleading content that can shape public perception.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share The justices on Wednesday dismissed a dispute over a securities fraud case brought against graphics chip maker NVIDIA. Shareholders argued that NVIDIA did not disclose the extent to which sales to crypto-miners, rather than gaming companies, put their shares at risk. The court heard NVIDIA Corp v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB just last month, but the dismissal was no surprise.
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
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Human trafficking has surged globally, with a 25 percent increase in victims detected between 2019 and 2022, according to a report released on Wednesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons revealed rising child exploitation and forced labor cases fueled by poverty, conflict, and climate crises.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews; Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. And Justin Jouvenal and Maxine Joselow of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court seems likely to narrow environmental reviews for projects; An 88-mile rail line in Utah has become a proxy battle over fe
Paralegal.edu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In April 2024, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) conducted a comprehensive site visit of Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) as part of the renewal of accreditation efforts started in 2023. The site visit team provided CALS staff with very positive feedback during their exit interview, with only three recommendations for improvement.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request from a Kentucky utility company to temporarily block an Environmental Protection Agency rule governing the disposal of coal ash while a challenge to it moves forward in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The denial came just under six months after the Supreme Court, in Ohio v.
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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