CARET Legal

APRIL 17, 2024

Clients are well-informed and have a multitude of legal service options, creating a competitive environment that puts significant pressure on law firms to offer both competitive rates and top-quality service. Law firms are grappling with a growing trend – client rate pressure. Today’s clients, armed with a wealth of information and numerous choices, are demanding greater value, transparency, and affordability from their legal service providers.

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JURIST

APRIL 17, 2024

The UK Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of the UK’s trade union laws are incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Section 146 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA) was held to breach Article 11 of the ECHR, which guarantees the right to freedom of assembly and association. The unanimous decision of the five justices allowed the appeal of support worker Fiona Mercer, who was seeking a declaration of incompatibility of trade union

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APRIL 17, 2024

ClaimScore, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to help detect fraudulent claims in class action lawsuits, has closed a $3.15 million seed funding round led by ROC Venture Group, a private investment firm based in Naples, Fla.

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APRIL 17, 2024

The UK House of Commons voted Tuesday to advance the “Tobacco and Vapes Bill” that would make it illegal for anyone born in 2009 or later to buy tobacco and add restrictions to vaping. Legislators voted in favour of the bill in a 383 to 67 vote. Rather than banning smoking outright, the restrictions apply to the sale of cigarettes in the UK. The legislation would have the effect of banning smoking tobacco for future generations by then raising the legal age to purchase tobacco every year.

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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LawSites

APRIL 17, 2024

Thomson Reuters, continuing to build on its acquisition last June of Casetext and its CoCounsel generative AI legal assistant for a whopping $650 million cash, today disclosed plans to deploy CoCounsel as a single and continuous AI assistant across its entire portfolio of products spanning every professional its serves in legal, tax, risk and fraud, […]

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

The Court should use some restraint with its shadow docket power. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Rails Against Supreme Court’s Over Use Of Shadow Docket appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 17, 2024

“Judge’s Citi Investment Doesn’t Merit Recusal, Ethics Panel Says; Judge Don Willett on 5th Cir. disclosed Citigroup investment; CFPB said judge should step aside from late fee rule challenge”: Evan Weinberger of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Judge’s Citi Investment Doesn’t Merit Recusal, Ethics Panel Says; Judge Don Willett on 5th Cir. disclosed Citigroup investment; CFPB said judge should step aside from late fee rule challenge” appeared first on How Appealin

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

Musk is not nice in his tweets -- or eXes -- or whatever they are supposed to be called now. The post Elon Musk Lays Off 14,000 People: Now Will He Self-Sacrifice A Bit Or Just Write Mean Tweets Like Usual? appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 17, 2024

“Conservative US appeals court prods Supreme Court to review shield for US agency heads”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about an order denying rehearing en banc , and the opinions concurring therein and dissenting therefrom, that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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APRIL 17, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit is set to consider the use of terms like “patented,” “proprietary,” and “exclusive” in commercial advertising can be actionable under § 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act when their use is not entirely accurate. The key issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in granting summary judgment for Crocs on Double Diamond Distribution and U.S.A.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 17, 2024

“Delay & Denials of Preliminary Injunctions: Perceived urgency for a ruling on a preliminary-injunction led the Fifth Circuit to conclude that the district court’s delay in deciding amounted to an appealable denial.” Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog. The post “Delay & Denials of Preliminary Injunctions: Perceived urgency for a ruling on a preliminary-injunction led the Fifth Circuit to conclude that the district court’s delay in decid

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

This week, the FTC ordered Cerebral to pay a $7 million fine, accusing the company of mishandling users’ sensitive health data and misleading consumers about cancellation policies. Experts agree that other virtual healthcare providers need to work on their legal and compliance strategies in order to avoid a similar fate. The post What Does the FTC’s $7M Fine Against Cerebral Mean for the Industry?

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HowAppealing

APRIL 17, 2024

“Fourth Circuit finds West Virginia ban on transgender athletes unconstitutional; A divided panel found West Virginia violates Title IX by excluding transgender student-athletes from participating in the teams of their choosing”: Joe Dodson of Courthouse News Service has this report on a ruling that a partially divided three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

From Elon Musk's deposition to law school protests, a lot of folks forgot to look up the actual law this week. The post A Big Week For Not Knowing The Law appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 17, 2024

“Women’s Rights Are Being Rolled Back to a Time Before Women Could Vote; If you thought overturning Roe was bad.” Jill Filipovic has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Women’s Rights Are Being Rolled Back to a Time Before Women Could Vote; If you thought overturning Roe was bad.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

Workflows are at the core of CARET Legal, driving consistency across legal teams. The post Keep The Focus On Clients And Deliver A Superior Client Experience While Efficiently Managing Your Firm’s Business appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 17, 2024

“The Supreme Court’s Big Gun Rights Decision Is a Waking Nightmare For Federal Judges; In courtrooms across the country, many of the gun laws that manage to survive Bruen’s ‘history and tradition’ standard rely on some most deranged rationales imaginable”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Supreme Court’s Big Gun Rights Decision Is a Waking Nightmare For Federal Judges; In courtrooms across the country, many of the gun laws t

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ABA Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

Contract management. Compliance updates. Discovery responses. Intellectual property portfolio management. These rote, often-time-consuming tasks can all be part of an in-house counsel’s day-to-day schedule.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

The biggest reason seems to be tied to sharing. The post Why Do So Few Law Firms Still Have An 8-Year Partnership Track? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 17, 2024

Elliott Investment Management LP has waived an agreement with BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. that gave the activist investor three new seats on the biopharmaceutical company's board, mooting a Delaware Chancery Court lawsuit that a BioMarin shareholder filed earlier this month.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

Remember: Every situation is different. The post What You Can Do If You Have More Than One Government Agency Coming After You For Taxes appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Law 360

APRIL 17, 2024

A recent Illinois appellate court decision, National Fire Insurance v. Visual Pak, may have altered the future of insurance litigation under the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act by diametrically opposing a prominent Seventh Circuit ruling that found insurance coverage for violations of the act, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

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Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2024

Winning the law school ranking for. largest diplomas? The post Law School Brings Serious BDE (Big Diploma Energy) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 17, 2024

An Illinois federal judge on Wednesday granted his initial approval of a $36 million settlement to end a stockholder's derivative suit accusing Walgreens and its leadership of failing to limit retail pharmacies from dispensing unreasonable amounts of opioids.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 17, 2024

Share The court expects to issue one or more opinions this morning in argued cases from the current term. Following the opinion announcements, the court will hear oral arguments in Thornell v. Jones. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters (Nina Totenberg, NPR) Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ar

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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