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OCTOBER 14, 2024
Alex Smith | As more lawyers begin to lean on generative AI tools, there is a rising question about how this will impact pricing. The post Is Generative AI Creating a Pricing Conundrum for Lawyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
Venezuelan authorities have canceled the passports of at least 40 people without explanation, most of whom are human rights activists and journalists, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. According to the Financial Times, the human rights group Laboratorio de Paz (LDP) warned that the number is likely to be even higher and excludes those whose passports have been confiscated at Simón Bolívar International Airport.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“The Supreme Court Has Grown Too Powerful. Congress Must Intervene.” Law professors Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan have this guest essay online at The New York Times.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Singapore Ministry of Law introduced the Administration of Justice (Protection) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 , to Parliament on Monday. The bill aims to safeguard the process of administering justice and prevent the misuse of court procedures. Introduced by the Minister of Law, Murali Pillai, the amendment updates the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act, 2016 , which consolidated laws related to contempt of court.
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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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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“What Jack Smith Gets Wrong About Immunity: The special prosecutor focuses on then-President Trump’s motives — a critical legal error.” David B. Rivkin Jr. and law professor Elizabeth Price Foley will have this op-ed in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“More abortion ballot measures are set to pass. Then state courts will have their say. Arizona is one of several states where right-leaning groups are backing conservative judges as they prepare to challenge newly passed ballot measures protecting abortion.” Alice Miranda Ollstein and Megan Messerly of Politico have this report.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
An 80-year old ex-Stasi officer was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday by the Berlin Regional Court for the murder of Czeslaw Kukuczka in 1974. The 10-year sentence was lower than the 12 years demanded by prosecutors. Kukuczka failed to show up to work on March 3, 1974, and until March 29, 1974, there was indication or information on his whereabouts.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“Judge in sprawling hair relaxer case limits fees for lead lawyers”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. Therein, Frankel writes that “the judge balked at lead counsel’s request that she order other plaintiffs lawyers to pay common benefit fees from settlements they reach outside of the MDL.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
Iran implemented new restrictions and sanctions for violations of the country’s dress codes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) confirmed on Monday. The group calls for the international community to act against the Hijab and Chastity law for the protection of human rights. Among the proposed restrictions, in Article 49 the law provides several fines against women who appear in public without properly wearing the hijab.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86; Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama”: The New York Times has published this obituary written by Trip Gabriel and Claire Moses.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
Iran’s Supreme Court ordered a retrial of labor rights activist Sharifeh Mohammadi who had been sentenced to death for treason, according to local media that spoke to her lawyer on Saturday. The order lifts her death sentence while she awaits a retrial. In the Revolutionary Court conviction, her alleged membership in the National Labor Unions Assistance Coordination Committee (LUACC) was included as evidence, even though the LUACC is a legally established independent labor union in Iran.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“27 Years On Death Row: Richard Glossip’s case shines a light on the gross inadequacies of American justice, will the Supreme Court look away?” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
UN agencies and NGOs expressed deep concerns over the referral of humanitarian personnel to criminal prosecution by the Houthis in Yemen, according to a joint statement on Saturday. They called for the immediate and urgent release of the workers. “The targeting of humanitarians in Yemen–including arbitrary detention, intimidation, mistreatment, and false allegations–must stop, and all those detained must be released immediately,” the joint statement stressed, noting that staff members of t
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“Third Circuit warms to gun ownership by nonviolent felons; Bryan Range argues his 1995 conviction for making a false statement to obtain $2,458 in food stamps shouldn’t prevent him from owning a gun”: Jackson Healy of Courthouse News Service has this report on an en banc oral argument (access the audio at this link ) that occurred last week before the U.S.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
Prominent human rights activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch has been charged with aiding separatist groups in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials revealed Saturday. The charges against Baloch, a leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), include accusations of incitement, spreading hatred, and facilitating terrorist organizations. The case against Baloch was registered following a complaint by local businessman Asad Ali at the Quaidabad police station in Karachi.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“The ‘Frankenstein Veto’ Is a Power No Governor Should Have; The Wisconsin governor’s attempt to secure school funding for the next 400 years has called attention to the undemocratic loophole”: Law professor Stephen L. Carter has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has temporarily suspended a new school curriculum in Republika Srpska under which elementary school students would be taught about the “achievements” of convicted war criminals Ratko Mladić and Radovan Karadzic. A statement from the court Friday said that the court found: [the curricula] would have serious and irremediable detrimental consequences reflected in a potential risk of further segregation and division among pupils of diffe
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“Using Network Analysis to Gauge the Justices’ Relative Importance in Oral Arguments”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
by Dennis Crouch OpenAI’s new patent pledge promises to use their patents only for defensive purposes, as long as other parties do not assert claims against them or engage in harmful activities. The move echoes Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s 2014 declaration that “all our patent … belong to you” – a pledge that garnered significant attention but left many questions unanswered.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“‘Ghost Guns’ are Guns (Duh)”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link or on YouTube.
Conflict of Laws
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Written by Jidong Lin, Wuhan University Institute of International Law Background China’s newly amended Civil Procedure Law (“CPL 2024”), which came into effect on 1 January 2024, introduces several distinct and innovative changes. Among the most notable is the incorporation of “other appropriate connections” as a jurisdiction ground. Article 276 of the CPL 2024 addresses the jurisdiction of Chinese courts over foreign-related disputes where the defendant lacks domicile in China.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“Life’s Work: An Interview with Ketanji Brown Jackson.” Alison Beard has this interview in the November–December 2024 issue of Harvard Business Review.
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
A federal judge has slashed a $185 million fee that she initially awarded to Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, an amount that translated to about…
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
“‘Unusual’: Supreme Court term lacks religious liberty dispute, court watchers note.” Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Lawyers who wakened South Philadelphia residents with a looped recording of a screaming woman to prove a point in a lawsuit must go door to door to issue in-person apologies, a federal judge has ruled.
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