CARET Legal
JUNE 14, 2024
Setting realistic expectations facilitates the successful implementation of new legal tech. Understanding the differences between advanced client costs and reimbursable costs is crucial for law firms. These terms refer to the expenses that a law firm incurs on behalf of its clients and how these are handled in terms of billing and reimbursement. Advanced Client Costs vs.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 14, 2024
Words that may seem harmless can sow dissonance and create tension. Here are some alternatives. The post These 5 Phrases Make You Sound Out of Touch appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
JUNE 14, 2024
The US Supreme Court struck down a bump stock ban Friday enacted in 2018 following a deadly mass shooting. In a 6-3 vote, the court held Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its authority in enacting the bump stock ban. The case known as Garland v. Cargill addressed a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, the deadliest in modern US history.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Somehow, Thomas penning a love letter to the 'balancing act' involved in drawing automatic performance from a rifle wasn't the weirdest part. The post Clarence Thomas Rejects Bump Stock Ban After Praising Skill Involved In Mass Shooting appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
JURIST
JUNE 14, 2024
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released a statement Friday criticising Greece’s response to the shipwreck off the coast of Pylos, Greece in 2023. The statement was released exactly one year after the “tragic” shipwreck which resulted in the loss of hundreds of people on the overcrowded vessel.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 14, 2024
Share On Friday, June 14, 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 14 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Oh, Roodles! The post Rudy Giuliani Says He’s Too Old And Incompetent To Need A Babysitter appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 14, 2024
A former British soldier, who is being referred to as Soldier F to protect his identity, was in court for the first time Friday as he faces charges for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray and five counts of attempted murder during Bloody Sunday. Bloody Sunday took place 52 years ago, on January 30, 1972, in the town of Derry in Northern Ireland.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Barrett Doesn't Concur With Thomas's Cherry Picking : Nice to see a good opinion from her every once in a while. It Ain't Easy Pulling Off Mass Shootings : Clarence Thomas praises the skill of using a bump stock. Stealing Doesn't Rock Nearly As Hard As You'd Think : Maybe some good jailhouse tunes will come of this. You Have Options! : Five more law schools accept JD-Next.
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?
HowAppealing
JUNE 14, 2024
“Alabama Law Review: A Tribute to Twenty Years on the Bench — Chief Judge William H. Pryor Jr.; With contributions by Justice Thomas, Attorney General Sessions, and many Pryor clerks/mentees who became judges.” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy,” linking to the individual contributions. You can access the law review issue via this link (scroll down).
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Nobody thought this case was worth fighting? The post Police Officer Gets 100k Because Son Was Shown A Pulitzer Prize Winner’s Art appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 14, 2024
“En Banc Court Hears First Amendment Challenge to Campaign Finance Restriction”: Trane Robinson has this post at this “Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Why do these lawsuits keep getting filed? The post Ninth Circuit Dumps Lawsuit Against YouTube Brought By Anti-Vaxxer Whose Account Was Terminated appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 14, 2024
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in three argued cases. 1. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court in United States Trustee v. John Q. Hammons Fall 2006, LLC. No. 22-1238. Justice Neil M. Gorsuch issued a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett joined.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Legal Department’s Got Talent appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 14, 2024
A Las Vegas jury awarded $89.75 million in compensatory damages Friday to a group of children and adults who experienced severe liver problems after drinking toxin-adulterated "alkaline water," adding to the product maker's legal woes.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Who will be next to hop on the JD-Next train? The post And Then There Were 57: 5 More Schools Accept JD-Next appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
Law 360
JUNE 14, 2024
An Illinois federal judge on Friday rejected a Burford subsidiary's bid to block a global protein price-fixing settlement that Pilgrim's Pride and Sysco memorialized through email but never signed on paper, saying it's clear the parties reached a material agreement.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Anson Funds Management should have kept better books, but everything else looks eh-OK. The post Sprawling Short-Selling Probe Produces Slight Settlement appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 14, 2024
Catch up on this week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including recent litigation targeting special servicers, a 700% increase in brownfield funding, and one BigLaw real estate leader's take on alternative energy as interest rates hold steady.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Automation is the pathway toward efficiency. The good news is that it simply requires a first step to get kicked off. The post Curious About Automation? Learn To Build Your First Workflow Here appeared first on Above the Law.
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!
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 14, 2024
Share Two years after the court ruled that a disparity in bankrupt debtors’ fees between judicial districts was impermissible, the justices on Friday ruled 6-3 that charging equal fees going forward is an adequate remedy for that disparity. The government will not have to pay back debtors who paid more than they would have in another district. In most districts (88 out of the 94 federal judicial districts), Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases are administered by the Office of the United States Trustee,
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Not having a website can cause a firm to miss opportunities. The post Too Many Lawyers Don’t Have Websites appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
JUNE 14, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit (CAFC) recently affirmed a USPTO enablement rejection — holding that the patentee did not enable the “full scope” of the claimed invention. In re Pen , 23-2282 (Fed. Cir. 2024) (non-precedential). As an aside, the listed inventor’s legal name is “The Pen;” first and last name respectively, with no middle initial.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
These summer bonuses may be for 'retention and recruiting' purposes, but what associate doesn't like more money? Hope your firm joins in the fun soon! The post Biglaw Associates, Are You Ready For A Hot Bonus Summer? appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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