Martindale-Avvo
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Its rather uncommon for someone in their advanced years to describe themselves as a former lawyer, or retired attorney. Many people continue to practice well past the usual retirement age. According to an American Bar Association (ABA) report in 2023, almost 14% of lawyers are over the age of 65. Thats about twice the 7% of all U.S. workers who are in the same age group.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
In the high-stakes world of law, perfectionism often feels like a necessary trait. However, when the drive for perfection spirals into self-doubt and mental health struggles, it can become a harmful burden. Our upcoming webinar will examine the realities of perfectionism in the legal profession, its impact on your well-being, and how you can manage these pressures.
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Above the Law - Technology
DECEMBER 23, 2024
It says something about our collective attitude towards generative AI in legal that this blog’s most-read story of the year was about lawyers getting sanctioned for hallucinated case citations. In fact, it will probably not surprise you to learn that, of my 40 most-read stories of the year, 24 involved generative AI in some way.
LLRX
DECEMBER 24, 2024
This article by Benjamin Curtis is an overview of Australian philosopher Peter Singer who has been a champion of animal rights for more than 50 years. His basic philosophical position has remained the same: the suffering of animals is just as important as the suffering of human beings. Pain is pain, whether it is in animals or humans. So, just as we think it is wrong to cause unnecessary pain and suffering in humans, it is wrong to cause the same in animals.
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Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.
lennyesq
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Deepa Shivaram President Biden used his clemency authority Monday to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row to life without parole, in one of the most significant moves taken against capital punishment in recent presidential history. Biden did not commute the sentences of three men who were involved in cases of terrorism or hate-fueled mass murder, including Robert Bowers , convicted for the 2018 mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue; Dylann Roof , convicted for the 201
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Starting your own law practice can be a thrilling yet overwhelming journey. From choosing the right legal technology such as practice management software and document tools to deciding between a physical or virtual office, theres a lot to consider. In our upcoming, comprehensive webinar, speaker Charity Anastasio will walk you through the essential building blocks for setting up your practice successfully and answer key questions that every aspiring firm owner needs to know.
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Sally Schmidt | Six associate business development activities to help young lawyers get a running start building their law practices. The post Business Development Starters for Law Firm Associates appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LLRX
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives. Julie Arbit , Brad Bottoms and Branko Kerkez identify how thesedisasters underscore the importance of fast, accurate flood warnings.
Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog
DECEMBER 27, 2024
A web of federal and state laws shields consumers from fraud, abuse, and other forms of harm. For example, businesses cannot use deceptive practices like false advertising or charging undisclosed fees , while debt collectors and credit reporting agencies must follow certain rules. A consumer should know their rights so that they can assert them when needed.
Above the Law - Technology
DECEMBER 27, 2024
U.S. healthcare organizations lose $1.9 million on average during each day of downtime following a ransomware attack, according to new research from Comparitech. Rebecca Moody, Comparitechs head of data research, predicted that the rate of ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector will accelerate even more in 2025. The post Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime appeared first on MedCity News.
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?
lennyesq
DECEMBER 24, 2024
By Neil Amato The deadline for most reporting companies to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports was extended to Jan. 13, 2025, by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), hours after a Monday court ruling reinstated the reporting requirement. The injunction was issued in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland , No. 4:24-CV-478 (E.D.
MatterSuite
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Master of Business Administration is among the most coveted and reputable postgraduate qualifications. It gives the candidate a strong understanding and experience in all business dealings and is also full of skills in operational management, team leadership, and overall strategic planning. The qualification, recognized by the world, is often deemed a launching pad for those who intend to kick on in their career and for a planned, friendly approach before one starts career life to reach top-leve
Legally Speaking
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Struggling to keep up with the demands of modern legal work? Imagine a cloud platform that boosts productivity and simplifies your workflow. This week, Im joined by Kaden Smith, Director of Inside Sales for EMEA at NetDocuments, the number one trusted cloud platform for legal professionals.
Above the Law - Technology
DECEMBER 27, 2024
From the you-broke-it,-you-buy-it dept The post Supreme Court Wont Help Big Telecom Kill NY Law Requiring Affordable Broadband For Poor People appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
lennyesq
DECEMBER 23, 2024
It’s all made from our data, anyway, so it should be ours to use as we want OPINION by Alexander Hanff Research by RISE , a Swedish state owned research institute, states that OpenAIs GPT-4 was trained with 1.7 trillion parameters using 13 trillion tokens, using 25,000 NVidia A100 GPUs costing $100 million and taking 100 days and using a whopping 50GWh of energy.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Pursuing personal projects or part-time work is not new for lawyers, but the great reassessment has amplified the discussion. The post Should Lawyers Consider a Side Hustle? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LLRX
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A first-of-its-kind study highlights the stark gender disparity in AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images and puts into focus the evolving risks for women in politics and public life. By Barbara Rodriguez and Jasmine Mithan.
Above the Law - Technology
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Were drilling down on all things document management + AI on the Non-Eventcast podcast. The post The Rest Is Still Unwritten: What Is The Future For Legal Document Drafting? appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
Eric Goldman
DECEMBER 27, 2024
A few years ago , I summarized Keith Bell’s copyright enforcement efforts: Bell published a short book in 1982. It contained a passage that has become a meme in the sports community. Bell has separately registered a copyright in the passage. Bell has filed at least 25 copyright lawsuits. Two prior blog posts on Bell’s litigation efforts: Fair Use Protects High Schools Use of Inspirational MemeBell v.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Annette Choti | Using your Facebook page effectively requires effort, but here are tips to make increasing engagement less overwhelming. The post 7 Ways to Optimize Your Law Firm Facebook Pages appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
lennyesq
DECEMBER 24, 2024
BYASSOCIATED PRESS FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing harmful materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. I respect the courts ruling and will appeal, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said in a statement to The Associated Press.
LLRX
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
Berkley Technology Law Journal
DECEMBER 23, 2024
By Andreia M. Tamashiro, LLM 2025 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a NonCompete Rule designated to promote competition and employees rights. This rule poses a significant challenge for companies, especially startups, which may need to allocate more resources to protect their intellectual property. If the rule becomes effective, there may be a surge in trade secret litigation and patent filing and increased scrutiny when hiring to avoid litigation risks.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 27, 2024
We do our best to go paperless, yet there's one small piece of paper that seems to endure: the business card. The post Craft Perfect Lawyer Business Cards: A Step-by-Step Professional Guide appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Eric Goldman
DECEMBER 21, 2024
This is a data breach case involving a flaw in Twitter’s API that allowed malefactors to steal information about 200M Twitter users. Twitter invokes its TOS, including its warranty disclaimer and limitation of liability, against the plaintiffs’ claims for breach of contract, breach of implied contract, negligence, gross negligence, and unjust enrichment.
Eric Goldman
DECEMBER 23, 2024
This is a FOSTA case involving Backpage, but it’s against Backpage’s vendor Salesforce. That makes this a tertiary liability claim. Here are the steps in the plaintiffs’ alleged chain of liability: V) victims promoted in Backpage advertisements (plaintiffs) –> D1) advertisers (alleged sex traffickers) [1st party perpetrators] –> D2) publishers (Backpage) [provided advertising support for perpetrator] –> D3) vendor to publisher (Salesforce) [provide
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