JURIST

MARCH 16, 2024

The agreement marks significant progress in the establishment of the body, initially proposed by Parliament in 2021 and deemed “unsatisfactory” in 2023. In a 2023 plenary session , MEPs found the draft proposal’s powers to be weak. It now allows five experts to examine individual conflicts of interest.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For this new version, Westlaw tackled the underlying issues that slow down legal research — namely lack of precision in search results, which leads to extra hours reviewing cases that aren’t relevant. Then, you can export the outline when you are ready to to begin drafting a brief. Precision Research. KeyCite Cited With.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It is still in draft form and much of the wording is in square brackets, indicating that it has not yet been agreed amongst the parties. The 2008 resolution and 2010 assessment framework are not legally binding. Moreover, even if (or when) the amendment does enter into force, it will only be legally binding on London Protocol parties.

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JURIST

JUNE 13, 2021

The Bundestag adopted the draft law by a large majority. The law applies to companies with more than 3,000 employees as of 2023, and 1,000 employees in 2024. The resulting final draft requires companies to act on specific incidents, and then only if they have substantiated knowledge of the abuse.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The good news for firms is that AI is getting better: Linklaters noted there was a “significant improvement” in the results when compared with tests it ran in October 2023. Transparency keeps everyone on the same page when it comes to when and where AI fits into a modern legal practice. That said, the tool only scored 6.4

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Writing a legal memo is a crucial skill for any practicing lawyer. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, understanding the format, essential components, and effective strategies for crafting a compelling legal memorandum is vital. The essential components of a legal memo that make it effective.

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Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mastering numbers in legal writing is essential for anyone looking to excel in the legal profession. Numbers play a critical role in legal documents, briefs, and citations, and their correct usage can make the difference between clarity and confusion. Format numbers according to legal standards.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The convergences between legal collaboration among countries and technological innovations have revolutionized how cross-border legal issues are approached and resolved. These tools streamline international legal processes, overcoming old obstacles and generating new challenges. In article 4.6,

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JURIST

JUNE 18, 2024

“We are calling for the recognition of gender apartheid under international law to fill a major gap in our global legal framework. Since then, the UN has also paid attention to the problem, and its experts claimed in 2023 that the institutionalized regimes of punishment for failure to wear headscarves are classified as gender apartheid.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 12, 2023

I sat down with Dr. Don Billings , a long-time colleague, who knows just about anything one needs to know about legal technology and beyond. My comprehensive expertise spans various managerial, legal, and computer science-related disciplines. 2.    Where are working nowadays? Somewhere prestigious, I’m sure. Enough chit-chat.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage , have merged, combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution. ” The companies expect to complete the merger by year end.

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JURIST

AUGUST 5, 2023

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was introduced over privacy concerns voiced by opposition leaders, who argued that the bill should be submitted to the Lok Sabha’s Standing committee for an in-depth review. A draft of the current bill was shared for consultation in December 2022.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Thomson Reuters’ 2023 State of U.S. Legal billing and invoicing can be especially time-consuming due to the documents, communication, and level of detail needed to keep everything on track. We’ll share five free legal invoice templates below to help your law firm streamline the invoicing process.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These were the top 10 paralegal career takeaways and actionable strategies from 2023. They taught me how to draft a legal research memo using the IRAC method, but no one’s asking me to draft a legal research memo. ” The answer, make a career development plan and put it in writing. GET ACCESS 8.

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InHouseBlog

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we head into 2024, let’s recap some great resources for in-house counsel that made a large impact in 2023: Sterling Miller’s “Ten Things” Blog : With a keen eye and impressive wit, Sterling Miller provided a tremendous number of informative and useful resources for in-house counsel in 2023. Let us know !

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Initially, failing to pass this exam by September 1, 2023, would have led to the invalidation of all currently valid permanent residency cards issued to Russian citizens, regardless of the expiration date indicated on their cards. Failure to do so would complicate their ability to cross the border legally.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Still less than a year since it launched, CoCounsel, the generative AI legal assistant originally developed by Casetext, has had quite a year. It was March 1, 2023, that Casetext launched CoCounsel , a product developed in partnership with OpenAI that uses the GPT-4 large language model to assist lawyers with a variety of tasks.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International , Human Rights Watch , and the International Commission of Jurists , have jointly called on Egypt’s parliament to reject a proposed draft of the criminal procedure code on Wednesday.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 1, 2023

An annual favorite, this startup competition will showcase 15 innovative legal startups. Users host meetings, mediations, and depositions that mimics real-life litigation scenarios and provides a level of security befitting legal proceedings. Learn more about this company at the LawNext Legal Tech Directory.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The ballots are closed and the votes are counted: Your votes have determined the 15 legal tech startups that will get to participate as finalists in the seventh-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023 , taking place March 1-4 in Chicago. Learn more about this company at the LawNext Legal Tech Directory.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Conventions & Instruments On 1 November 2023, Canada deposited its instrument of ratification of, and Kyrgyzstan its instrument of accession to, the 2007 Child Support Convention. On 7 November 2023, the 1961 Apostille Convention entered into force for China. At present, 48 States and the European Union are bound by the Convention.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The bill also enables candidates who are victims of deepfakes to seek legal action. In 2023, the government of India issued an advisory to social media platforms regarding deepfakes. In 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China began drafting regulations on deepfakes.

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JURIST

MARCH 18, 2024

The report, jointly drafted by Liberties and its national member and partner organizations, serves as a “shadow report” to the European Commission’s annual audit of the rule of law. One notable finding is EU governments’ deliberate weakening of legal and democratic controls over political powerholders.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — On September 6, 2023, FDA announced its latest efforts to modernize the 510(k) process, outlining FDA’s latest improvements to strengthen the 510(k) Program and announcing release of three draft guidance documents. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Adrienne R.

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LawTechnologyToday

MAY 5, 2021

It has felt like a long time coming for technology and innovation in the legal industry. The lawyer’s MO is to provide accurate, valuable and bespoke legal advice. Legal technology – and particularly the concept of legal automation – does not slot neatly into that dynamic. The rise of the “ lawbot ”.

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LawSites

AUGUST 22, 2023

Conducted by LexisNexis and released this morning at ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, the survey polled 7,950 lawyers, law students and consumers in the U.S., Other leading uses, lawyers say, are for drafting documents (56%), document analysis (44%), and email writing (35%).

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LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

Help pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to compete at the seventh-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023. 3, 2023, AT 11:45 P.M. Users host meetings, mediations, and depositions that mimics real-life litigation scenarios and provides a level of security befitting legal proceedings.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico first announced the criminal reforms in December 2023. ” He also added that a solution will be reached “legally, legally.” They passed through Parliament on Thursday via a fast-track procedure.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In 2021, the Federal Court approved another settlement, this time of a class action brought by Melbourne law firm Gordon Legal. The Royal Commission also heard that in early 2017, Campbell commissioned consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers to investigate the legality of the Scheme. The settlement was worth $1.8

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Hoban Law Group

APRIL 13, 2021

Following multiple failed attempts, the New York legislature has finally reached an agreement to legalize cannabis for adult-use. Other attempts at legalizing cannabis in New York failed in prior sessions, despite the promise of increased tax revenue. billion of that market by 2023 and $4.2 Our attorneys are here to help!

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 30, 2024

Upon the initiative of the United Nations Human Rights Council (the UNHRC), a new legally binding agreement regulating transnational business enterprises’ human rights violations is likely on its way. The future legal value of the Draft Treaty will be that of enforceable regulation, provided of course that it is adopted in its current form.

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Broadcast Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The FCC released a draft Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“FNPRM”) that, if adopted as scheduled at the FCC’s March 16 open meeting, would formally propose to extend the FCC’s existing audio description requirements for broadcast television to DMAs below the top 100 (i.e., local broadcasters to innovate and thrive. DMAs 101-210).

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LawSites

JUNE 26, 2023

The acquisition unites a long-established giant in legal research with a company that has proven to be a feisty upstart since its founding in 2013. ” Earlier this year, it launched CoCounsel , an AI legal assistant developed in partnership with OpenAI and using the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT large language model.

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LawSites

JUNE 15, 2023

The legal technology company Casetext celebrates its 10th anniversary today. In fact, with its recent launch of CoCounsel , an AI legal assistant developed in partnership with OpenAI and using the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT large language model, it has become the generative AI company to beat in the legal market.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 6, 2023

Conventions & Instruments On 1 February 2023, the 1980 Child Abduction Convention entered into force for Botswana. On 17 February 2023, Azerbaijan deposited its instrument of accession to the 1965 Service and 2007 Child Support Conventions. The deadline for the submission of applications is 31 March 2023 (18:00 CEST).

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The third issue of 2023 of the Rivista di diritto internazionale privato e processuale (RDIPP, published by CEDAM) was just released. Finally, it proposes a draft of two new provisions to be implemented in the currently discussed review of the Brussels I a Regulation. Finally, the following book review by Francesca C.

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 14, 2023

Launched in 2007, the Institute created the Institute Prize as a means to encourage focused research on legal issues affecting international business. Contributing to the understanding and progress of international commercial law around the world, the Institute Prize recognises legal writing excellence.

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