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Can Paralegals Give Legal Advice?

Lawmatics

A paralegal's main role is to help assist attorneys with all of the administrative tasks that it requires to keep their law firm operational. But amid all of that, are they qualified (or allowed) to give legal advice? Lawyers must earn a law degree which takes an average of three years following an undergraduate degree.

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New York Court of Appeals Confirms Attorney-Client Privilege Can Apply Without Anticipated/Pending Litigation or Client’s Affirmative Request for Legal Advice

Discovery Advocate

Key Takeaway: Under New York law, the attorney-client privilege applies to advice from counsel regarding general legal subjects, even when unsolicited and there is no anticipated litigation or pending action. The documents also include guidance on drafting parole decisions that accord with the law.

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Key Compliance Challenges That Law Firms Face — and How to Solve Them

Centerbase

Compliance is a priority for law firms. And legal software can be a key tool in helping you meet your firm’s compliance requirements. In this article, we’ll cover major compliance issues that law firms need to monitor and solutions that can reduce your risks.

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Chief Legal Officer vs General Counsel: What’s the Difference Between Them

MatterSuite

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) highlighted in a recent survey that 89 percent of the Fortune 500 companies were found to have a top officer such as a CLO or GC overseeing the law departments. They are responsible for managing all the legal aspects of the firm from compliance, risks, and governance.

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DOJ Issues Trio of Updates that Further Heighten Compliance Expectations, Particularly Involving Off-System Communications and Compensation Systems

Debevoise Data Blog

Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced several updates to its corporate enforcement policies, in significant part formalizing recent pronouncements about corporate compliance programs. This includes developing and implementing effective programs that foster a compliance-promoting culture and holding individual wrongdoers accountable.

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The Advantages of Virtual Legal Assistants for Law Offices

MatterSuite

The world is going digital and law offices are not so far behind. From virtual courts to virtual offices, the legal world is embracing the change. Now many firms are taking one step ahead and hiring virtual legal assistants to run their firm’s work processes smoothly and improve their work efficiency.

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Sample Job Descriptions for In-House Legal Counsel (Examples)

MatterSuite

With an increasing number of companies and their growing legal challenges, especially in terms of compliance with increasingly stringent regulations, the demand for highly effective internal legal departments has increased. Coordinate significant contractual affairs, legal proceedings, and legal requirements.