Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Get to the Point! | Avoid costly litigation with better drafting. Put the modifier first! The post The $4.85 Million Comma appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Amnesty International (AI) issued a statement Monday urging Ethiopian authorities to stop using the country’s state of emergency as a medium to “silence peaceful dissent” by arbitrarily detaining politicians and journalists critical of the government. The state of emergency, originally imposed for six months in August 2023 under Article 93 of the Ethiopian Constitution , granted the government authority to impose curfews, restrict movement, make arrests, conduct warrantless sea

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

HHS recently released a final rule that allows practitioners in Opioid Treatment Programs to start patients on methadone or buprenorphine via telehealth. However, the final rule does not apply to the broader range of providers, leading telehealth advocates to call for additional changes from the DEA.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Papua New Guinea’s National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported Monday that at least 49 people have been killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea’s remote Highlands region. Reports have said that it is “very likely to be one of the deadliest massacres in the highlands in recent history.” The massacre happened in the remote village of Wapenamanda, Enga Province, located in the northern region of Papua New Guinea, and is

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

During ABA Techshow last week in Chicago, I had the opportunity to sit down for a brief conversation with Jack Newton , founder and CEO of law practice technology company Clio , who provided additional details on some of the company’s recent news. We discussed Clio’s greater focus on midsized law firms, its impending launch of generative AI, its roll-out of features for legal aid providers, and its rebranding of its Lawyaw document automation software.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Bakery Drivers Head to High Court Searching for Arbitration Exit; Industry test would add fights on transportation firm meaning; With circuits split, high court to hear oral arguments Tuesday”: Jennifer Bennett of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Bakery Drivers Head to High Court Searching for Arbitration Exit; Industry test would add fights on transportation firm meaning; With circuits split, high court to hear oral arguments Tuesday” appeared first on How Appea

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The UN expressed concern Monday over the UK government’s action to make the Rwanda deal operational. The Rwanda deal facilitates the prompt removal of asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated, “You cannot legislate facts out of existence.” He warned of the negative human rights implications, stating: The combined effects of this bill, attempting to shield Government action from standard legal scrutiny, directly undercut basic huma

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Truck Stop ‘Sleeper Case’ Could Open Old Rules to New Lawsuits; Six-year time limit for regulatory challenges at issue; Effects could be drastic if court tosses Chevron deference”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. And in commentary, Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal will contain an editorial titled “ The Supreme Court and the Right to Sue: Regulators want to cut off lawsuits six years after a rule is issued; But that’s not what the Administrativ

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of at least 10 people from a shooting that occurred in Tripoli. The victims included two members of the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA): Mohamed Fathi Shanish and Musab Al-Mukhtar Al-Dabaa. The SSA is an armed faction in Tripoli. The UN mission strongly condemned the act of violence and is closely monitoring the situation.

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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?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“ Griffin’s Case (1869) and The Enforcement Act of 1870: Justice Kavanaugh was right; Chief Justice Chase’s decision in Griffin’s Case ‘forms the backdrop against which Congress’ legislated The Enforcement Act of 1870.” Josh Blackman and Seth Barrett Tillman have this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Griffin’s Case (1869) and The Enforcement Act of 1870: Justice Kavanaugh was right; Chief Justice Chase’s decision i

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declined a request made by the Supreme Court of Estonia to give an advisory opinion in relation to the prohibition of double jeopardy on Monday. The ECHR held that the question submitted by Estonia is the subject of well-established case law. Therefore, the ECHR concluded that it is the requesting court’s task to decide whether the article in question was engaged, with reference to the case law of the ECHR, relevant domestic law and the facts of th

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Race-Neutrality, Baselines, and Ideological Jujitsu After Students for Fair Admissions”: Law professor Michael C. Dorf has posted this article at SSRN. And at his “Dorf on Law” blog, Dorf has a related post titled “ SCOTUS Repeated Relisting of a Case on the Meaning of Race Neutrality — and a Plug for my new Article.” The post “Race-Neutrality, Baselines, and Ideological Jujitsu After Students for Fair Admissions” appeared first on How Appea

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EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Kentucky Rule of Evidence 404(a)(1) provides as follows: (a) Character evidence generally. Evidence of a person's character or a trait of character is not admissible for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion, except: (1).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“A Reality Check on ‘Officer of the United States’ at the Founding”: John Mikhail has this post at the “Balkinization” blog. The post “A Reality Check on ‘Officer of the United States’ at the Founding” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

by Dennis Crouch In Vanda v. Teva , the Federal Circuit confirmed the obviousness of Vanda’s claims covering use of tasimelteon (Hetlioz) to treat circadian rhythm disorders (Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder). Teva and Apotex, filed Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) with the FDA seeking to market generic versions of the $100m+ drug. Vanda sued, but lost on obviousness grounds — with the court holding that the claimed combination was obvious because it was directed to a set o

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“John Oliver offers to pay Clarence Thomas $1m a year if he resigns from supreme court; Late-night host gives justice, under fire over undisclosed donations, 30 days to accept offer, which includes a tour bus”: Ramon Antonio Vargas of The Guardian has this report. The post “John Oliver offers to pay Clarence Thomas $1m a year if he resigns from supreme court; Late-night host gives justice, under fire over undisclosed donations, 30 days to accept offer, which includes a tour bus

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is pleased to announce that Ana Loloei has joined the firm as Counsel. Ms. Loloei is a 14-year veteran of the FDA, where most recently she served as a Senior Regulatory Counsel in the Office of Policy at CDRH. While at FDA, Ms. Loloei also served as a Senior Policy Advisor in CDRH and as a Special Advisor in the Office of the Commissioner.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“The Zeitgeist of the Law: The Return of ‘Spirit’ in Legal Interpretation.” Adrian Vermeule has this post at “The New Digest” Substack site. The post “The Zeitgeist of the Law: The Return of ‘Spirit’ in Legal Interpretation.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s one piece of advice that every law firm technology consultant should be giving: Invest in a comprehensive, scalable legal practice management software. Welcome to the digital age, where technology isn’t just a fancy add-on for law firms, but a must-have. But it’s not about who has the most high-tech gadgets or the latest software.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Babylon Bee fights for free speech all the way to the Supreme Court; Supreme Court needs to stop Big Tech from abusing vague policies that silence free speech”: Seth Dillon and Jeremy Dys have this essay online at Fox News. The post “Babylon Bee fights for free speech all the way to the Supreme Court; Supreme Court needs to stop Big Tech from abusing vague policies that silence free speech” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Wachtell Lipton-advised Capital One said Monday it has agreed to acquire Discover Financial Services, guided by Sullivan & Cromwell, in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal that Capital One said will give it the ability to compete with the nation's top three credit card networks.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“This Under-the-Radar Supreme Court Case Could Wreak Havoc on Society”: James Goodwin has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “This Under-the-Radar Supreme Court Case Could Wreak Havoc on Society” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Day on Torts

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Where plaintiff’s HCLA complaint cited alleged negligent acts that occurred at different times over a period of a few months, the trial court’s dismissal of the complaint as time-barred was affirmed in part and reversed in part. Dismissal of the claims related to the care plaintiff received less than one year prior to the filing of his complaint was reversed.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Alabama Supreme Court Cites the Bible in Terrifying Embryo Ruling; The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision is all but guaranteed to gut IVF in the entire state”: Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “Alabama Supreme Court Cites the Bible in Terrifying Embryo Ruling; The Alabama Supreme Court’s decision is all but guaranteed to gut IVF in the entire state” appeared first on How Appealing.

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At the Lectern

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the Supreme Court’s first Latina member and the first Latina or Latino leader of California’s judicial branch, will be the keynote speaker at Pepperdine Law School’s Belongings Awards on March 2. ( Here and here.) The awards “celebrate the diversity of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni at Caruso Law.

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