Attorney at Work
MAY 13, 2025
Teddy Snyder | Its. its the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesnt follow the rules. The post Its the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
Amnesty International, on Monday, highlighted the urgent need for justice for victims of the rebel armed group Revolution and Justice in the Central African Republic following the arrest of its former leader, Armel Sayo. Armel Sayo was reportedly detained in Cameroon in January and is being held at a military facility in the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 13, 2025
Is a police officer who choked and punched a subdued driver entitled to qualified immunity? That was the question addressed by the Eleventh Circuit in its recent opinion in Jones v. Ceinski, 2025 WL 1338079 (11th Cir. 2025).
Sterno
MAY 14, 2025
For trial attorneys, winning a court case transcends presenting evidence and examining witnesses. The real battle rages in the minds of the individuals called to jury duty, where perceptions of credibility and trust often determine the outcome before deliberations even begin. The more trials and mock jury deliberations I listen carefully to and the more actual jury members I interview after trials have ended, the more Ive come to realize that winning the battle of credibility is an essential par
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Above The Law
MAY 9, 2025
Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [The legal profession] is poised to show its greatness. I tell law students if youre not used to fighting losing battles, dont become a lawyer. Our job is to stand up for people who cant do it themselves. Our job is to be the champion of lost causes. But right now we cant lose the battles we are facing.
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JURIST
MAY 12, 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday that major digital labor companies misclassify gig workers as independent contractors in the US, avoiding employer responsibilities in providing labor rights. According to the 155-page report published by HRW, several major companies that claim to offer gig workers “flexibility” in their working hours through digital labor format use algorithms that lack transparency on wages and job security for the workers, who fear being fired by the apps witho
HowAppealing
MAY 14, 2025
“Eighth Circuit, on 2-1 Vote, Holds Private Plaintiffs Cannot Enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act through a Section 1983 Action, a Ruling Which if Applied Nationally Would Devastate Voting Rights Act Enforcement in the United States”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog” about a decision that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 12, 2025
Under Texas law, if a criminal defendant fails to object to an error in the jury instructions, an appellate court will only reverse if the error caused him "egregious harm." So, is there "egregious harm" to a defendant being prosecuted.
Above The Law
MAY 8, 2025
Ed. note : This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome Sonya L. Sigler to our pages. Click here if you’d like to donate to MothersEsquire. I have two kinds of days, a colleague who had just become a new mother once told me. The kind where Im full of fire, and the kind where Im burning out.
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Attorney at Work
MAY 12, 2025
Learn to read a legal marketing report the way you read any complex document: critically, strategically and with an eye for what matters. The post The Smart Lawyers Guide to Reading a Marketing Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN specialized agency, found that Russia failed in its obligation to uphold international air law in relation to the the shoot-down of Malaysian Airways flight MH17 in 2014, in a historic vote on Monday. The aircraft was traveling from Amsterdam to Malaysia when it was shot down, contrary to international law, by a Buk surface-to-air missile while flying in eastern Ukraine airspace.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“His great-grandfather enshrined birthright citizenship. Norman Wong is trying to save it. Wong has assumed the role of living testament to the multigenerational fight for American citizenship at a time when fundamental values are again under threat.” David Nakamura of The Washington Post has this report.
Law 360
MAY 8, 2025
Bayer AG unit Monsanto failed to erase a $175 million verdict awarded to a man who alleged his cancer was caused by using the company's flagship weedkiller Roundup, with Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling Thursday that a Philadelphia jury's verdict in his favor was fair.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2025
(Image via Getty) In Season 9, Episode 6 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self, “ I had the privilege of speaking with Horace Wu, founder and CEO of Syntheia, a company revolutionizing contract data analytics and smart drafting for transactional lawyers. Horace shared practical insights into building successful legal tech products, particularly those leveraging large language models (LLMs).
Attorney at Work
MAY 14, 2025
Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability. The post Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2025
A US federal judged on Friday ordered the release of Turkish national and PhD student Rmeysa ztrk. ztrk was detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in March after her student F-1 visa was revoked and has remained in custody for several weeks. In April, US District Judge William Sessions in Burlington, Vermont, ordered her return to Vermont , the jurisdiction in which her habeas petition was transferred after having been filed in Massachusetts.
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2025
“Riggs won NCs Supreme Court battle, but elections will face long-term consequences”: Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. And that newspaper has also published an editorial titled “ These six judges brought shame to our state in the NC Supreme Court race.
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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?
LawSites
MAY 14, 2025
In what has become a distressingly familiar pattern in courtrooms across America, two more cases have emerged of lawyers submitting briefs containing non-existent legal citations generated by AI tools. At this point, one wonders if the legal profession needs a mandatory continuing legal education course titled, “How to Avoid Becoming the Next AI Hallucination Headline.
Above The Law
MAY 14, 2025
Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. The court has obviously made mistakes throughout its history, and those should be criticized. So long as it is in terms of the decision, really, and not ad hominem against the justices. I just think that doesnt do any good. — Chief Justice John Roberts , in comments given during a speaking engagement held at Georgetown Law earlier this week, where he once again condemned attacks being made against Supreme Court justices.
Intelligize Blog
MAY 14, 2025
Recently, the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed the compliance date for a handful of regulations. Its happened often enough lately that it could appear to some that the agency is engaging in deregulation by delay. For example, the SEC last month announced a two-year extension of the effective and compliance dates for amendments adopted in August 2024 that require certain registered funds to report portfolio-related data more frequently to the SEC on Form N-PORT.
JURIST
MAY 8, 2025
The EU Parliament on Wednesday urged a stop to Trkiye’s plans for accession into the EU after the country failed to address major democratic shortcomings and silenced dissident voices. Members of the EU Parliament (MEPs) have cited fears that Trkiye is well on its way to becoming an authoritarian state after politically motivated attacks on opposing political figures such as Istanbul Mayor Ekrem mamolu. mamolu poised as the national favourite to be President Erdoan’s successor, but w
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HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2025
“David Souter Set an Example for the Supreme Court; A former clerk of the justice writes that his career stands as a model for the court to emulate to survive the dangers it is facing”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
LawSites
MAY 14, 2025
I am thrilled to announce a new regular contributor to our site, Jennifer Case, and tell you about her inaugural column, which was published today. Shewill be writing each month about AI in legal practice, with a focus on solo and small-firm lawyers.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2025
In an exclusive interview, Katie Arrington, who is performing the duties of the DoD CIO, makes the case for the new Software Fast Track (SWFT) program.
CARET Legal
MAY 12, 2025
With the right systems in place, planning for leadership transitions becomes more manageableand more effective. In many law firms, the senior partners who built the business are now approaching retirement. Theyve brought in clients, developed relationships, and set the tone for how the firm operates. But what happens when theyre ready to step awayand theres no plan in place to carry that legacy forward?
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