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Bullying, Sexual Harassment 'Rife in the Legal Profession,' Survey Says

Posted by: Barry Kolar on May 16, 2019
News Type: Your Practice
Bullying and sexual harassment are not uncommon in the legal profession, according to a recently released global survey of nearly 7,000 lawyers in 135 countries. One in three female lawyers have been sexually harassed in a work context, while one in two women have experienced bullying in the workplace. In its coverage of the survey, the ABA Journal notes that the numbers were somewhat lower for male lawyers. One in 14 men reported sexual harassment in the work context, while one in three have experienced bullying in a legal workplace.

More than 50 Percent of Law Firms Offer Flexible Work Arrangements

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jan 16, 2019
News Type: Your Practice
A new report shows that more than half of law firms in 2018 offered flexible work arrangements, The ABA Journal reports. Legal services provider Special Counsel produced the report, called the 2019 Salary Guide for Legal Professionals. Respondents also reported that 49.6 percent of firms offered paid maternity and paternity leave, 19.6 offered paid volunteer time and 13 percent provided on-site emergency child care.

Legal Tech Company Founder Says Chatbots Have a Place at Your Firm

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Nov 14, 2018
News Type: Your Practice

In a new item in the American Bar Association's Legal Rebels podcast, a legal technology company founder makes the case for chatbots. Tom Martin, founder of LawDroid and former practicing lawyer, says that chatbots can take control of mundane interactions and free up time for for meaningful time with clients. Chatbots can answer questions about the lawyers who work there and the services they provide, as well as schedule clients for consultations, Martin says. Hear more at Legal Rebels.

State’s First Law Incubator Launched in Knoxville

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Sep 25, 2018
News Type: Your Practice
A new, American Bar Association-recognized law incubator — the first of its kind in the state — has launched in Knoxville this year. Called the Tennessee Law Lab Inc., the non-profit organization aims to provide a “solid foundation for new attorneys, solo practitioners and small firms.” The Law Lab is membership-based, and provides workspace and other offices services like parking, receptionist services and conference rooms. Contact Michael J. Stanuszek at (865) 766-4171 for more information.

Podcasts Focus on AI and the Law

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Sep 6, 2018
News Type: Your Practice

Hey podcast fans, Above the Law founding editor David Lat has produced a series of interviews with legal and technology experts about artificial intelligence’s effects on different fields and issues with the law. Here’s where you can check out the Law2020 podcasts.

AI, Analytics are Changing Effectiveness of Online Legal Research

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jul 16, 2018
News Type: Your Practice
Above the Law’s Law2020 project takes a look at how artificial intelligence and data analytics are changing how attorneys conduct their legal research. Though the process of legal research has been greatly improved since the dawn of online databases like Westlaw, LexisNexis and Fastcase, sheer overload of information, lack of time to parse through data and lack of confidence in the results raise concerns. Artificial intelligence and analytics are beginning to be combined to in an effort to produce more relevant and predictive results for queries – a practice that will only become more widespread in the future.

BPR Launches New Portal for Lawyers

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Feb 8, 2018
News Type: Your Practice

The Board of Professional Responsibility has launched a new database and attorney portal to help you manage your profile, request services and complete your annual registration. You can reach the new service directly or through the BPR's main website. The first time you log in, you will need to ask for a password reset and follow the steps to create a new password. If you need to update your email address to give you access to the portal, please contact registration@tbpr.org.

Forbes Asks ‘What’s a Lawyer Worth?’

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 7, 2017
News Type: Your Practice
“Law has operated as a guild – not a competitive market – until recently,” said Mark A. Cohen for Forbes magazine. “And that is the seminal reason why lawyers are so expensive.” In an op-ed, Cohen examines why legal work costs what it does and how consumer demands are changing the market. “Consumers, not lawyers, are now driving the bus,” he said. Cohen separates the legal “profession” from the “business", noting that while lawyers are involved in both, they are two sides that don’t always work towards the same goals.

TBA Attorney’s App Makes Semi-Final in ABA Law Tech Competition

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Dec 4, 2017
News Type: Your Practice

The American Bar Association is hosting its second-annual Startup Alley program, offering startups a shot at being one of 15 companies to face off in a pitch competition at the ABA TECHSHOW conference, and TBA lawyer Sean Martin’s app is the running as a top 25 semifinalist. Martin’s app, Time Miner, is designed to capture and recover billable time on an attorney’s phone. To read more about Time Miner, see the full list of semifinalists (and to cast a vote), visit Above the Law.

Renew Your TBA Membership to Keep TBA Today Coming

Posted by: Barry Kolar on Jul 28, 2017
News Type: Your Practice

If you or your firm hasn't yet renewed your TBA membership, do it now to ensure you keep receiving TBA Today and all the other great TBA services you rely on. The TBA membership year ended June 30, and now the grace period is also coming to an end. Along with your subscription to TBA Today and the Tennessee Bar Journal, your access to Fastcase, discounts for CLE programming and other services will go away on Aug. 1. Contact TBA Membership Director Kathy Prescott if you have any questions.

 

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