CARET Legal
JUNE 28, 2024
Missed deadlines are the leading cause of malpractice claims against attorneys, accounting for nearly 40% of all such claims. The life of a litigator is a whirlwind of cases, clients, and court dates. Amidst this chaos, tracking court deadlines can be stressful and risky. Missed deadlines are the leading cause of malpractice claims against attorneys, accounting for nearly 40% of all such claims.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday urged Ugandan authorities to release journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Sengooba and to drop the charges against them. This appeal follows the journalists’ arrest for publishing information without a broadcast license. The CPJ views the convictions as an attempt to silence critical reporting.
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 28, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft 365 includes three apps — Bookings, Forms, and ToDo — that make it easy to streamline your work. The post Microsoft Loop: Transform Your Law Firm’s Process Documentation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that courts must exercise independent judgment in assessing an agency’s statutory authority. This overruled the deference afforded to an agency’s interpretation of its mandate from Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo Secretary of Commerce considered the regulation of fishing.
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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
JUNE 28, 2024
The Supreme Court overruling Chevron fulfills every lawyer's delusion: that they're smarter than real doctors and scientists. The post John Roberts Says Judges Should Decide How Much Rat Poison Is Too Much For Your Hot Dogs appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
‘Lmao just get a house???? What are you, stupid?????’ - Gorsuch, probably The post SCOTUS Just Greenlit The Crime Of ‘Sleeping While Homeless’ As Totally Fair Game appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Friday upheld ordinances in a southwest Oregon city that prohibit people who are homeless from using blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes for protection from the elements while sleeping within the city limits. By a vote of 6-3, the justices agreed with the city, Grants Pass, that the ordinances simply bar camping on public property by everyone and do not violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Jho Low may be a myth, a spook story G-men tell their kids at night, but he can tell you where he stores his very real Monets. The post Justice Department Enjoying Very Successful Negotiation With Alleged Fraudster Despite Not Knowing Where On Earth He Is appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share The court ruled on Thursday that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s routine practice of imposing fines in its administrative proceedings, used to penalize securities fraud, violates the Seventh Amendment “right of trial by jury” in all “suits at common law.” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for a 6-3 majority in Securities and Exchange Commission v.
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?
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Unfortunately, your client's documents will not magically complete themselves before the deadline to file. The post Clients Often Wait Until The Last Minute To Complete Tasks appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share On Friday, June 28, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 28 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Judges Will Be The New Experts : On clean air. On toxic particulate matter. On food safety. On. Are You Homeless? Hope You Can Afford An Infinite Supply Of Red Bull : SCOTUS rules punishing homeless people for sleeping is totes constitutional. Diversity Still Matters : See which firms are at the top of Vault's list ! Stay Flexible, Miami !: Morrison & Foerster announce plans of a "flexible office space model.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights declared an application concerning the planning decision to construct Berlin Brandenburg Airport inadmissible. Thus, the petitioners who owned property near the airport have not successfully challenged the airport expansion. According to the judgment of John Buttner and Jutta Krebs v. Germany , a decision was made to consolidate Berlin’s three airports into one single airport, now operating as Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in 1996.
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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.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Here’s how you can draw on your preparation to secure some big wins. The post The Playbook Strategy: Taking The Field In The Big Game appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
JUNE 28, 2024
Kevin Novak continues his discussion on critical strategies and managing people in workplaces which have increasingly shifted to indirect, digitized operations and communications. The basic toolkit for successful leaders has changed and will continue to evolve as the work environment shifts. Leaders still need the basics to run the business, but the role has changed from a top-down decision-maker to an empathetic and facilitative colleague.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
None of the firm's other offices are using this alternative office plan -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Isn’t Shuttering Its Miami Office, But Moving To A More ‘Flexible’ Office Alternative appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 28, 2024
By knocking down a powerful precedent that has towered over administrative law for 40 years, the U.S. Supreme Court's right wing Friday gave a crowning achievement to anti-agency attorneys. But for those attorneys, the achievement is merely a means to an end, and experts expect a litigation blitzkrieg to materialize quickly in the aftermath.
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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.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
When you write 'false accusations,' which ones are you talking about? The post Lawyer Seems To Forget His Law Professor Client Already Admitted To Sleeping With Students appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Thursday that ongoing conflict in Northern Mozambique is jeopardising education, with military use of schools on the rise despite direct school attacks decreasing. HRW highlighted the impact of the Mozambique conflict on the education system. The conflict in Northern Mozambique, primarily in the Cabo Delgado province, began in 2017 when armed insurgent groups began attacking towns and villages.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Lawyers In The Wild appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“Two Big Victories for Liberty at the Supreme Court; The Justices continue their repair work on the separation of powers”: This editorial will appear in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Lots of associates are feeling the pressure. The post Feeling Stressed In Biglaw? You Aren’t The Only One! appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“Chevron By Any Other Name: From ‘Chevron Deference’ to ‘Loper Bright Delegation.’” Adrian Vermeule has this post at “The New Digest” Substack site.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Oh come on. The post I Guess A Bunch Of Sixth Circuit Judges Think The Public Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Outlaw Qualified Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“58-42! Alito’s successful confirmation vote is exact converse of Bork’s defeat.” Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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