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It’s the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly

Attorney at Work

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.

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Rights group urges justice for victims following arrest of former rebel leader in Central African Republic

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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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US jury orders NSO Group to pay WhatsApp $168M in damages over spyware use

JURIST

A California jury ordered NSO Group Technologies to pay WhatsApp $444,719 in compensatory damages and $167,254,000 in punitive damages on Tuesday. The jury found that “NSO engaged in malice, oppression, or fraud in violating the California Comprehensive Data Access and Fraud Act” WhatsApp brought its complaint against NSO , an Israeli cybersecurity company, on October 29, 2019, in the District Court for the Northern District of California.

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Eleventh Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to Officer Who Choked and Punched a Subdued Driver

EvidenceProf Blog

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).

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

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.

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Sonia Sotomayor Encourages Lawyers To Stand Up And ‘Fight This Fight’ Against The Government

Above The Law

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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Richard Susskind on AI for Lawyers: A Review of ‘How to Think About AI’

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Book Review | Richard Susskind's much anticipated book on AI offers clarity for perplexed lawyers. Jerry Lawson takes us through it. The post Richard Susskind on AI for Lawyers: A Review of ‘How to Think About AI’ appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas Finds Failure to Instruct Jury on Causation in Murder Trial Caused the Defendant "Egregious Harm"

EvidenceProf Blog

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.

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Sustainable Self-Care Starts With Awareness

Above The Law

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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“Riggs won NC’s Supreme Court battle, but elections will face long-term consequences”

HowAppealing

“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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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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The Smart Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing Report 

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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.

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Human rights group says major US digital labor platforms misclassifying gig workers

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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

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Pa. Panel Backs $175M Roundup Verdict Against Monsanto

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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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How To Build Your Own LLM Product In 5 Easy Steps With Horace Wu

Above The Law

(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).

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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“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”

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“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.

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Estoppel Gutted: A Pelican’s Guide to Patent Litigation

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by Dennis Crouch In a significant decision narrowing the scope of Inter Partes Review (IPR) estoppel, the Federal Circuit has held that a patent challenger who previously pursued an IPR can still rely on system prior art in district court litigation, even when that system was fully documented in publications that could have been raised during the IPR.

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UN body finds Russia responsible for downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17

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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.

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Paladin Launches Its First Pro Bono Portal Outside the U.S., In Partnership with Ontario Bar Association

LawSites

Paladin, a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, today launched a province-wide pro bono portal for Ontario, developed in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. While Paladin has launched pro bono portals in 13 U.S. states, this is its first outside the U.S.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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How A Key Pentagon Tech Leader Plans On ‘Blowing Up’ Outdated Software Risk Framework

Above The Law

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.

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“Republicans are attempting to boot three Democratic justices from the Pa. Supreme Court — and for the first time, Dems are worried; Will Elon Musk get involved with Pennsylvania’s November election? These usually sleepy judicial races have Democrats worried.”

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“Republicans are attempting to boot three Democratic justices from the Pa. Supreme Court — and for the first time, Dems are worried; Will Elon Musk get involved with Pennsylvanias November election? These usually sleepy judicial races have Democrats worried.” Gillian McGoldrick of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.

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What Happens When Partners Retire Without a Succession Plan?

CARET Legal

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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US judge orders release of detained graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk

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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.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Legal Research Service Decisis Makes Inroads Against Fastcase As It Expands to 20 Bar Associations

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Decisis, the legal research service that LexisNexis parent RELX launched in 2021 to compete against Fastcase for a share of the bar association partnership business, has expanded over just the past year from 10 to 20 bar partnerships, including 14 state bar associations.

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ICE Arrests Newark Mayor For … Ummm, Body Slam?

Above The Law

Not content with arresting judges, ICE is now arresting mayors who have the temerity to object to rounding up immigrants and warehousing them in ICE detention facilities. On Friday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka attended a protest at Delaney Hall, a private prison owned by The GEO Group which just inked a 15-year, $1.2 billion contract to run a 1000-bed immigration facility in his town as a hub “serving” the New York metro area.

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“US court picks ex-judge Costa to defend Texas limits on guns in bars”

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“US court picks ex-judge Costa to defend Texas limits on guns in bars”: Mike Scarcella of Reuters has this report.

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US Supreme Court: Hearing in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. et al. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Mexico). Selling guns comparable to selling beer to teenagers?

Conflict of Laws

Written by Mayela Celis, Maastricht University The hearing in the case of Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. et al. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Mexico) No. 23-1141 took place in March 2025 before the US Supreme Court. We have previously reported on this case here and here. The transcript and the audio files can be found here. As previously indicated, this is a much-politicized case brought by Mexico against US gun manufacturers.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.