LawSites
JUNE 24, 2024
A new legal ethics opinion on the use of generative AI in law practice makes one point very clear: lawyers are required to maintain competence across all technological means relevant to their practices, and that includes the use of generative AI.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 24, 2024
Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
Canada’s Ambassador to China, Jennifer May, visited the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region from June 19 to 22, where she expressed concerns over well-documented human rights violations, according to a statement by Global Affairs Canada. During the visit, May met with Xinjiang Party Secretary MA Xingrui and other senior officials of the regional government of Xinjiang as part of Canada’s diplomatic engagement with China.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
Multiple stakeholders are to blame for prescription drug costs, including pharmaceutical companies and PBMs, according to Merith Basey, executive director of Patients for Affordable Drugs. The post Who Is Responsible for the High Cost of Prescription Drugs? One Advocate Weighs In appeared first on MedCity News.
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JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
Julian Assange is free after 12 years of confinement, having negotiated a plea deal with the US Department of Justice on charges related to his website WikiLeaks’ publication of classified materials. In 2006, Assange founded WikiLeaks, a website reputed for high-profile releases of leaked classified documents, including unredacted US diplomatic cables and sensitive defense information.
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JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal of a controversy between Hungary and Holocaust survivors over Hungary’s confiscation of their property during World War II. This will be the second time the US Supreme Court is hearing this case. Republic of Hungary v. Simon was initiated by fourteen Holocaust survivors in 2010. The plaintiffs sought compensation from Hungary, arguing that the country’s government stole their property before sending them to concentration camps.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
The Biglaw firms that did the best and the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Biglaw Firms Ranked On How Much Their Work Contributes To Climate Change (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JUNE 24, 2024
On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a ruling that, in effect, bans employers from creating/enforcing non-compete clauses on their workers. Although this ban does not apply to.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
In a real galaxy brain take, Musk's lawyers claim no reasonable investor could've believed what Musk spent months and massive resources trying to litigate. The post Elon Musk Argues Twitter Flip-Flopping Not Manipulation Because His Legal Case Was So Bad appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
David Odero is a law student at Kisii University and a special correspondent for JURIST. He filed this dispatch from Nairobi. Friday through Sunday, 21 st – 23 rd of June, were marked in Kenya by a series of abductions of anti-Finance Bill 2024 activists while the number of those who died as a result of the Thursday demonstrations rose to 2 as another injured person succumbed to his injuries Friday night.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
It's a GLOBALIST CONSPIRACY! The post Infowars Exits Bankruptcy, Gets Immediately Attached By Sandy Hook Creditors appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
The Economic Offences Unit of the Bihar Police in India arrested 5 more suspects in the NEET paper leak case on Sunday. This increases the total number of people detained in the case to 18. This development followed the filing of a First Information Report by the Central Bureau of Investigation, concerning the controversy around the National Eligibility cum- Entrance Test (NEET), which has resulted in protests all across the country.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
Weird way to reward people who served. The post South Carolina Lawyer Gets Slap On The Wrist After Swindling Millions From Victims appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that Russia must abide by UN sanctions on North Korea, following an agreement between the two countries last week to provide military assistance to each other in case of military aggression. Speaking to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York, Guterres stated that “Any relationship that any country has with DPRK, including the Russian Federation, must entirely abide by those sanctions.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
Practice being honest or lose your practice! The post Can’t Just Commit Felonies On The Clock And Keep Your License In Tennessee appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
Law students and law graduates in Nepal are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Smriti Pantha is a graduate of the Kathmandu University School of Law. She files this from Kathmandu. Chhaupadi is an age-old social malpractice in Nepal, predominantly observed in the Karnali and Far-Western Provinces. The term ‘Chhaupadi’ derives from Chhau, meaning “untouchable or unclean”, and padi refering to “being or becoming.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
The term is more than just a label; it reflects outdated hierarchies and is a barrier to a more inclusive and collaborative legal environment. The post Breaking The Chains Of Hierarchy: Why ‘Nonlawyer’ Must Go 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.
JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
The Australian Federal Government announced on Monday that it would make the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct mandatory for Australia’s grocery giants, opening up the possibility of $10 million fines. The announcement comes as a direct response to a report by former labor minister Dr. Craig Emerson, who was tasked in January with leading a review into whether the Code of Conduct remained fit for purpose.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
With the civil rights center poised to change schools, the former institution is allegedly holding onto the money. The post Law School Accused Of Hoarding Funds Donated For Korematsu Center appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 24, 2024
“US Supreme Court divisions expected to be exposed as final rulings loom”: John Kruzel and Andrew Chung of Reuters have this report.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
It’ll wait until one actually exists to do that. The post Supreme Court Won’t Preemptively Strike Down A Wealth Tax appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 24, 2024
“The Supreme Court’s Dubious Use of History in Department of State v. Munoz; Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s majority opinion includes significant efforts, and violates some of her own precepts against excessive reliance on questionable history”: Ilya Somin has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
Will this new approach to bar prep deliver better results? The post BarBri Pledges To ‘Revolutionize’ Bar Prep For NextGen Bar Exam appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 24, 2024
“Transgender Rights Advocates’ Last Best Hope Is Neil Gorsuch and John Roberts”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
Never Too Late For Good News!: This elite firm is spreading the wealth. Love Is Billable: Magic Circle firm circulates an unexpected PR stunt. You Call That A Punishment?: Disbarment and house arrest are nice starts after stealing $30M, but that's it ? School Under Fire For Hoarding Donations: Not the best look for Seattle University School of Law. How Big Is Your Firm On The Climate?
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