JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ruled that Rukshana Kapali, a transgender woman, should be legally recognised on all documents as a woman without having to submit to medical verification according to a Wednesday report by HRW. As part of her campaign for rights-based legal recognition of gender identity, transgender law student Kapali has filed more than 50 lawsuits against the Nepali government since 2021.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Welcome to your daily Twitter issue spotter! The post Elon Musk Finally Finds Someone Who Wants To Wrestle As Don Lemon Files Contract Complaint appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Kenya Court of Appeal at Nairobi delivered a judgement Wednesday rendering the controversial Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The Finance Bill 2023 was tabled before the National Assembly on May 4, 2023. It was later assented to by the president on June 26, 2023 and became Finance Act 2023. The Act amended 12 laws, eliciting 11 constitutional petitions filed at the High Court, Constitutional and Human Rights Division, Nairobi.

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LawSites

AUGUST 1, 2024

I recently wrote here about an American Bar Association survey of law schools that offer AI classes. The survey found that 55% of responding law schools offer such classes. A Reuters news story picked up on that and reported, “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act officially enters into force on Thursday. This AI Act is the first legislation on artificial intelligence in the world. The European Commission first drafted the EU AI Act in 2021. After amendments by the European Parliament and the Council, the final version of the act or Regulation 2024/1689 was published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union on July 12, 2024.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta Platforms Inc. over the company’s unauthorized collection and use of biometric data from millions of Texans. This settlement is the largest ever obtained by a single state and marks the first settlement under Texas’s Capture the Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI Act).

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

I have spent a good deal of my career trying to get lawyers to spend less time with other lawyers and more time with clients and prospects. In many cases, a lawyer’s business development and networking efforts are more effective when spent in industry or business-related organizations than bar association groups. However, there are certainly times when relationships with other lawyers can lead to client development opportunities, especially when those lawyers don’t do what you do.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

Amnesty International urged Nigeria’s government on Thursday to uphold human rights ahead of widespread youth protests against food shortages and the cost of living crises. The rallies, which were coordinated on various social media channels, highlight rising prices and economic frustration among Nigerian youth. According to Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi: The Nigerian authorities must ensure that security agencies respect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

A new report showed that financial margins have leveled off for both hospitals and physician groups in recent months. However, costs for drugs and labor continue to climb. The post Providers’ Finances Are Steady, But Cost Pressures Still Loom appeared first on MedCity News.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that the Pakistan government should exercise restraint in dealing with ongoing protests in the province of Balochistan. It further called for releasing all those arrested for peaceful protesting and asked to restore internet access. On July 28th, conflict erupted in Balochistan when 14 supporters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) were shot and injured in Mastung while on their way to attend a rally over enforced disappearances in the region in Gw

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

You stay classy Sidley. The post Sidley Opens New Office In ‘Greatest City In The History Of Mankind’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Intelligize Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

For every Facebook, Twitter and Reddit, there are thousands of technology startups that sputter, stall and collapse. They typically face ruthless competition to secure sufficient funding to begin building their businesses. Now it seems startups need to guard against more than just aggressive competitors swimming around in the metaphorical shark tank of venture capital.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

No water for you! The post Who Needs Basic Necessities When You’re Taking The Bar Exam? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Law 360

AUGUST 1, 2024

TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton Dubilier & Rice have agreed to take R1 RCM Inc. private in a deal that values the healthcare-focused tech provider at about $8.9 billion, the company said in a Thursday announcement.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

May the odds be ever in your favor. The post Welcome To The Job Market Graduates! It Might Suck. appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Guinea court sentenced former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for committing crimes against humanity in a massacre in the country’s capital Conakry. At least 265 demonstrators were killed and raped in the September 28, 2009 massacre by Camara’s subordinates. The court acceded to the prosecution’s request to reclassify Camara’s charges of murder, torture, kidnapping and rape as crimes against humanity under Guinea’s criminal pr

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Swing by Hotshot's booth at the Startup Hub to learn how they can help you roll out practical, foundational GenAI training to everyone at your firm — and to discuss how they can assist in making the firm’s legal, business, and tech training better — and dare we say — more fun? The post Meet Me At ILTACON: Hotshot — GenAI Training For The Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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CARET Legal

AUGUST 1, 2024

Legal automation uses technology to automate repetitive tasks in a law firm, freeing up time for higher-value work. As a legal professional, you understand the constant pressure to optimize processes and improve efficiency to keep up with an ever-growing workload. The good news is that legal automation has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way law firms operate and deliver services to their clients.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Can't get out of this that easy. The post Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: In an Attempt to Reverse Supreme Court’s Immunity Decision, Schumer Introduces No Kings Act (Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press) Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court’s immunity ruling (Peter Stone, The Guardian) Kagan’s High Court Ethics Proposal Poses Enforcement Challenges (Lydia Wheeler, Bloomber

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Remember, your career is in your hands -- don’t let anyone else dictate what you can achieve. The post A Practical Guide For LL.M. Students To Secure Legal Jobs In The U.S. appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 1, 2024

“I was a member of Biden’s commission on the Supreme Court. His proposals are only a start. The president can do more to rein in the court.” Nancy Gertner has this essay online at The Boston Globe.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Victory Comes In Fives: Sidley opens another office in California. Don Lemon Sues Elon Over Sour Dealings: Hard to deny breaching contract when you end it by saying "contract cancelled". Who Needs Water Or Sight?: Here are horror stories from the profession's favorite hazing exercise. Congrats On The Diploma! Good Luck Finding A Job: NALP prospects don't look great for recent grads.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 1, 2024

“NIH ban on animal testing comments violates speech rules, court says; D.C. appeals court rules that using keyword filters unfairly hid comments from animal rights activists”: Tom Jackman of The Washington Post has this report on a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued Tuesday.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Please take a minute to share your thoughts in this (always) brief and anonymous survey, and get a chance at a $250 gift card. The post Biglaw Professionals: We Want To Know About Your Dream Job appeared first on Above the Law.

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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.