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Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals

Clio

Staying up-to-date with rules and regulations Court rules and regulations are the bread and butter of paralegal practice, especially since paralegals often need to know these in more detail than attorneys. The legal industry is in a constant state of evolution, and CLEs can help paralegals to keep on top of things.

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Free WI Ethics CLE on Navigating Generative AI: Ethical Issues and Practical Guidance for Lawyers

Wisblawg

Each January, the UW Law School offers a series of free Ethics CLE seminars. We’ll discuss both the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI adoption and examine recent guidance from the ABA and the courts. This year, I have the pleasure of presenting on GenAI with my Law Library colleague, Kris Turner.

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What is a Legal Assistant? How to Become One?

MatterSuite

This can include preparing or handling legal papers and even assisting an attorney in court. Employing legal assisting software, a legal assistant could be trained to sort and input legal and court documents. They can achieve this through online studies, workshops, or attending seminars.

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The Shape of Things to Come (Our Fearless Prediction)

Colin S. Levy

Sneed III on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and then practiced law (primarily bankruptcy law) with Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco from 1986-1991. After receiving her B.A., summa cum laude, from Rice University in 1982 and her J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1985, she clerked for the Honorable Joseph T.

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What Does a Court Clerk Do?

Clio

Also, Court clerks are indispensable members of the judicial system. So, what exactly does it mean to be a court clerk? So, what exactly does it mean to be a court clerk? Court clerk duties and responsibilities First off, what does a courtroom clerk do on a daily basis? Where do court clerks work?

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PARAGRAPH GLUE: A MICROSOFT WORD FEATURE EVERY LEGAL USER SHOULD MASTER

Colin S. Levy

He conducts technology audits, assists in launching new law firms, and delivers engaging continuing legal education seminars across the US and Canada on technology, practice management, and ethics. Beyond his professional endeavors, Henley is deeply involved in the legal community.

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Illinois Supreme Court Appoints New Chair, Vice-Chair, and Commissioners to Commission on Professionalism

Legal Tech Monitor

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed John K. In addition, the Court has reappointed Justice Mary Ellen Coghlan as a Commissioner and appointed two new Commissioners: Amanda J. Johnson serves on the Illinois Appellate Court First District.

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