Attorney at Work

JANUARY 2, 2025

Law firms face increasing pressure to justify their fees as more price-sensitive clients turn to ALSPs or expand their in-house legal teams. Instead of engaging in a price war, the author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive: Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact, and Power, says investing in law firm branding is a wiser strategy. Why […] The post Branding to Combat Pricing Pressure: Why Lowering Fees Isnt the Answer for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Ukraine became the 125th state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday. With the ratification of the Rome Statute , Ukraine gains full participation rights within the ICC framework , which includes voting on budgetary matters and influencing decisions regarding amendments to the statute. Moreover, the ratification strengthens Ukraine’s ability to prosecute international crimes domestically, aligning its legal framework with international standards.

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JUNE 24, 2025

In the never-ending loop of federal marijuana reform debates, one crucial fact keeps getting overlooked: the Attorney General (AG) has the power to reschedule marijuana. Right now. No act of Congress. No HHS review. No rulemaking marathon. Just a signature. Under 21 U.S.C. § 811(d)(1) , the AG can unilaterally reschedule marijuana to better align U.S. drug policy with its international treaty obligations—specifically, the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (Single Convention).

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 17, 2025

Strategies to Move Your Career Forward Video Presentation by Chere Estrin, CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing Presented to the Orange County Paralegal Association If you’re ready to do more than just keep your head above water in a demanding legal environment—and instead carve a real path toward career advancement, this webinar is for you. The legal world won’t hand you a roadmap.

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Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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MAY 5, 2025

Have you ever wondered why your supervisor makes such a big deal about your billable time entries? It’s not just about keeping you busy. It’s about keeping the law firms doors open. That’s not me being overdramatic! Please stick with me. In most law firms, unless you work for a plaintiff firm, billable hours are the lifeblood that keeps the doors open, pays your salaries, and pays the bills.

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JUNE 29, 2025

The residents of New Braunfels, Texas, didn't volunteer to help accelerate AI development. Their once quiet corner of the state now buzzes with construction crews building power plants to sustain data centers —industrial warehouses that could soon consume as much electricity as entire cities to power state-of-the-art AI models. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Irvine, California, scores of video game developers laid off by Activision Blizzard back in 2024 may still be still looking for thei

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 29, 2025

2Civility.org's Mark C. Palmer challenges lawyers to embrace GenAI policy development and explore and integrate AI into daily practice. The post Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 12, 2025

Learn to read a legal marketing report the way you read any complex document: critically, strategically and with an eye for what matters. The post The Smart Lawyers Guide to Reading a Marketing Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 14, 2025

Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability. The post Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without trial. Kiiza was arrested after reportedly shouting at a court martial after being denied entry to the reserved space for lawyers when attempting to represent opposition leader Kizza Basigye at a court hearing.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2025

Excessive permissions, orphaned accounts, and unsanctioned AI tools operating in the shadows — all of which create a minefield of regulatory and litigation exposure. The post The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Centre for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) released a press release on Monday claiming Iran has escalated its crackdown on human rights lawyers and other dissenters as part of its expanding suppression of dissent. The authorities are using intimidation and prosecution, with five prominent lawyers being arrested and sentenced in the last month. CHRI, in its press release , states the Iranian government has intensified its persecution of human rights lawyers, particularly since the 2022 Woman, Lif

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Attorney at Work

MAY 19, 2025

Camille Stell | Compensation is one of the most powerful levers a firm has to shape behavior, reward success and signal its values. The post Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 22, 2025

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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JANUARY 14, 2025

In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the worlds increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The post Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 19, 2025

Securing your law firm is like eating an elephant its a massive challenge that cannot be tackled in one bite or alone. This primer covers the reality of law firm cybersecurity breaches costs, incident response, data recovery, backups and essential security steps. Cybersecurity Incidents Are a Reality for Law Firms Its no longer […] The post Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

MARCH 21, 2025

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Wednesday that Russias widespread use of enforced disappearances and torture during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine constitutes crimes against humanity. The announcement marks a significant development in the war, as crimes against humanity constitute one of the most serious classifications of international crimes.

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JURIST

JANUARY 11, 2025

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday an agreement to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to Nigeria. The assets are linked to a corruption case involving former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. Under the agreement, $50 million of the repatriated funds will be dedicated to the Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) project.

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JURIST

JUNE 12, 2025

A UN expert Wednesday reprimanded Brazil’s adoption of a controversial legal doctrine to limit the Indigenous People’s land rights. UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Albert Kwokwo Barume reported that Brazil’s Senate has approved legislative decree No. 717/2024, which could “revoke the legal foundation for Indigenous land demarcation and annul the demarcation of” two Indigenous territories in Santa Catarina.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 9, 2025

Process Improvement Tips | The 5-Minute Matter Review is a simple away to bring visibility, control and accountability to your work. The post The 5-Minute Matter Review: A Weekly Ritual for Project-Oriented Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released a statement on Wednesday announcing that Takeshi Ebisawa, allegedly a prominent figure in Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate , has pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar. This admission comes amid a broader investigation into a complex international network involved in the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and laundered funds.

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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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JURIST

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The Taliban announced on Thursday that Afghanistan would no longer recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) , asserting that Afghanistan’s 2003 accession to the Rome Statute is declared to be legally void after ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought arrest warrants for Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and the Chief Justice of Afghanistan Abdul Hakim Haqqani last month.

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2025

An independent UN mission on Thursday urged Venezuelan authorities to respect all Venezuelans’ rights to life, liberty, and personal security. The mission also demanded the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals ahead of President Nicols Maduro’s inauguration on January 10. The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela found that Venezuelan authorities detained at least 56 political opposition activists, 10 journalists, and one hu

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lindsay Hanoski | Bluesky-curious? The new social network is gaining traction, and now could be the optimal time for attorneys to join the platform. The post Lawyers on Bluesky: A Guide to the Rising Social Media Platform Attracting Legal Professionals appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

JUNE 8, 2025

The Tokyo High Court on Friday overturned the earlier district court ruling against the former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to pay compensation of 13 trillion yen ($90 billion) for their failure to prevent the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, according to local media. The High Court’s ruling centered around TEPCO management’s failure to implement countermeasures following the government’s long-term earthquake assessment in 2002, which

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