One of the legacies of the COVID era is the use of Zoom/Teams/other video platforms as part of a litigator’s regular workflow. In my case, these tools have put me in the same virtual room as opposing in-house counsel for direct negotiation of a patent license, as well as in a virtual mediation room hosted…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: More than 120 Republican lawmakers are urging U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to rescind draft regulations aimed at providing debt relief to certain borrowers, such as those who have been in repayment for roughly 20…
As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have come under attack, I wonder if higher education leaders shouldn’t begin to evolve the concept before policymakers strip away every tool we have to provide supports for students of color. This attack reminds me of the struggle to protect affirmative action, which was defended at both the…
Brian Cuban (@bcuban) is The Addicted Lawyer. Brian is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales Of The Bar, Booze, Blow & Redemption (affiliate link). A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, he somehow made it through as an alcoholic then added cocaine to his résumé as a practicing attorney. He…
Meanwhile, JU was trying to determine how to break down data silos and aggregate the resulting deluge of metrics into a meaningful, actionable format. Moreover, how could they democratize that data, ensuring its usefulness for everyone? To accomplish that, JU turned to Power BI from Microsoft. While business intelligence software and customer relationship management platforms have long been staples on…
Rasha Faek, Managing Editor, WENR Canada has long been known for its welcoming stance towards international students, especially with its diverse and inclusive society, high-quality education system, and numerous student work opportunities. Still, recently introduced policies may signal an abrupt change in the country’s welcoming attitude. Early this year, the federal government set out to…
Dr. Britt Rios-EllisBritt Rios-Ellis has been appointed president of California State University, Stanislaus. She serves as provost and executive vice president of Academic Affairs at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Rios-Ellis holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish, a master’s in health and fitness management, and a Ph.D. in community health, all from…
How do clients see the law firm ecosystem? Which firms do they trust and for what work? If you’re trying to build a practice, shouldn’t you know what lawyers clients trust in that space so you can shape your practice to compete? For the last few years, Above the Law has put together a Top…
Since the initiative was launched in the 1960s, researchers from Rice and several other institutions have cataloged and consolidated these records into a single repository. At first, they kept their information as handwritten notes. Later, they moved to desktop computers, CD-ROMs and, finally, local servers. Before they moved to the cloud a few years ago, the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an essential tool for many professionals across various industry sectors, and the legal profession is no different. By automating numerous repetitive, mundane tasks and replacing outdated ways of working, legal teams can experience the power of generative AI tools that feel like reliable AI assistants. Legal question — Is…