Attorney at Work
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.
JURIST
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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Patently O
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.
JURIST
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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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 14, 2024
One way to increasing your efficiency is to learn a few handy Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts. So you can format as your fingers fly. One sure way to save time in Microsoft Word (in addition to letting Word fix your typos) is to keep your hands off the mouse as much as possible. To do […] The post Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts: Handy Keyboard Tricks appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Legal Writing Launch
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Choosing the perfect legal writing sample can determine your success in a job application, whether for a law firm or a governmental agency. This blog delves into the importance of submitting an exceptional legal writing sample, how to choose one that showcases your skills effectively, and various tips on preparing your sample in the ideal format. This blog addresses the following points: Understanding the Importance of a Legal Writing Sample Essential Tips for Crafting a Good Legal Writing Sampl
JURIST
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Federal judges and magistrates in Mexico voted to end their nearly two-month long strike on Friday against judicial reforms implemented by former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador which made judges elected rather than appointed. Although the National Association of Circuit Magistrates and District Judges (JUFED) announced that judicial proceedings will recommence, the judges and magistrates have confirmed that their protests against the reform will continue in different forms.
ABA Journal
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…
JURIST
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, announced on Monday the expulsion of six Indian consular officials and diplomats, following a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigation into organized crime allegedly connected with the Indian government. Pursuant to the results of their investigation, the RCMP found “ Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada leveraged their official positions to engage in clandestine activities, such as collecting informatio
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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.
JURIST
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
Conflict of Laws
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Information kindly provided by Johannes Ungerer At the University of Oxford, a conference on ‘Characterisation in the Conflict of Laws’ will be held on 20 and 21 March 2025. It is jointly organised by Dr Johannes Ungerer (University of Oxford and University of Notre Dame in England), Dr Caterina Benini (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan), and PD Dr Felix Berner (University of Tübingen), and is funded by the Institute of European and Comparative Law and the Faculty of Law.
JURIST
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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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 14, 2024
“US Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Three UVA Clinic Cases”: Mike Fox of UVA Today has this report.
Conflict of Laws
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Editors: Dr Chukwuma Okoli, Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator, Professor Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Professor Ralf Michaels, Hans van Loon We are excited to invite contributions to The Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy for a special issue focusing on “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa.” This is an area with limited scholarship in Africa, as most research has traditionally emphasized substantive laws, often neglecting the critical role of private international law in su
HowAppealing
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.
OneLegal
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Legal data management is essential for ensuring security, accuracy, and productivity while navigating challenges and future trends. The post A guide to legal data management appeared first on One Legal.
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HowAppealing
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.
The Process Street
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Real estate asset management is a complex field, requiring meticulous oversight of properties to maximize value and returns. To streamline these intricate processes, many firms leverage specialized templates that standardize key activities like property management, financial reporting, and tenant relations. These templates not only enhance operational efficiency but also ensure consistency and accuracy across the portfolio.
HowAppealing
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.
Day on Torts
OCTOBER 14, 2024
TPPA dismissal of a defamation claim related to news stories about an orthodontic business was recently affirmed. In SmileDirectClub, Inc. v. NBCUniversal Media, LLC , No. M2021-01491-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Sept. 19, 2024), plaintiff teledentistry business offered teeth straightening services. The business model operated on minimal dentist/orthodontist involvement, and therefore cost significantly less than traditional braces.
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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?
HowAppealing
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.
Patently O
OCTOBER 14, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The USPTO has issued final rules aimed at expanding opportunities for practitioners to appear before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The rules, which go into effect on November 12, 2024, make several changes to the requirements for counsel in AIA-trial proceedings. However, the final rules do not go as far as some had proposed in allowing non-registered practitioners to take lead roles.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 14, 2024
“Is Criminal Abolition Unconstitutional?” Guha Krishnamurthi has this guest post at the “Dorf on Law” blog.
JURIST
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.
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