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Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

Ward Blawg

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

Ward Blawg

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Book Review: AI for Lawyers

The Barrister

This includes eDiscovery, legal research, contract analysis software expert systems, and litigation analytics. Finally, the authors propose their framework for adopting AI into legal practice and how to incorporate its use in firms of all sizes.

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Steamboat Willie Sails into the Public Domain

The Barrister

For people who are lovers of Disney and the famed character, Mickey Mouse, the title, “Steamboat Willie” may be familiar. For those who may not know, “Steamboat Willie” was the title of the first successful short film Walt Disney created that included the first version of Mickey Mouse. [1]

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Recent Developments in Collegiate Name, Image, and Likeness

The Barrister

Until a few years ago, the NCAA has historically prohibited college athletes from earning compensation for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). [1] 1] Name, Image, and Likeness is a form of the right to publicity which grants the exclusive right to an individual to license their identity for commercial purposes. [2]

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Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion

The Barrister

2 A pre-trial diversion program is a legal mechanism that postpones the criminal process to give the defendant a chance to receive rehabilitation or treatment. One significant development is the state’s “Mental Health Diversion” program, which allows individuals accused of certain crimes to seek treatment rather than face prosecution.

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The South Carolina State Flag

The Barrister

South Carolina’s flag is a state symbol seen in many locations. The palmetto tree and crescent moon combination is found on hats, shirts, cups, artwork, and a wide array of other items. The use of the palmetto tree represents the defense of a palmetto log fort, located on Sullivan’s Island. [1]

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