Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Texas law restricting books in schools

JURIST

A US federal judge Monday blocked the enforcement of a Texas law restricting books in schools. At issue was House Bill (HB) 900 , a bill passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbot that would require the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to create standards for “sexually explicit” materials and would prohibit schools from purchasing or possessing “sexually explicit” materials for a library.

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Lawyer suspended for trying to attend 2 online CLE programs at once

ABA Journal

A lawyer’s Maine law license has been suspended after he tried to get continuing legal education credit for attending online programs that happened at the…

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Muslim American mayor files lawsuit to end terrorist watch list

JURIST

New Jersey Mayor Mohamed Khairullah, a Muslim American who was denied entry to the White House Eid al-Fitr event despite a previous invitation, sued multiple US government agencies Monday, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Secret Service, to end the Federal Terrorist Screening Dataset (FTSD). The Secret Service has not confirmed why Khairullah was barred from attending, but Khairullah has alleged that it may be because he was previously mistakenly listed on the FTSD betwee

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How Generative AI Is Changing The Fashion Workplace

Above The Law

Is AI coming for fashion jobs? Maybe — but it will also create new ones. The post How Generative AI Is Changing The Fashion Workplace appeared first on Above the Law.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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Federal court blocks California law protecting children’s online activity

JURIST

The US District Court for the Northern District of California blocked the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) on Monday. Judge Beth Labson Freeman granted NetChoice ‘s request for a preliminary injunction, claiming CAADCA was unconstitutional for violating the First Amendment , violating the Dormant Commerce Clause of the US Constitution by regulating activity outside of California, and ignoring the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

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UK inquiry reveals human rights abuses in immigration detention centre

JURIST

The UK’s Brook House Inquiry published a report Tuesday detailing an investigation into the mistreatment of individuals detained at the Brook House Immigration Removal Centre in the UK. The inquiry, chaired by Kate Eves, was set up to investigate incidents at the centre that took place between April 1, 2017, and August 21, 2017. The report reveals 19 instances over five months amounting to mistreatment contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights , including forcibly mo

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Failure to euthanize suffering dog isn’t animal cruelty, appeals court rules

ABA Journal

An animal cruelty law does not reach a dog owner who ignored a veterinarian’s recommendation to euthanize her suffering, terminally ill dog, the Massachusetts Appeals…

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India government introduces legislation to reserve 33 percent of Lok Sabha seats for women

JURIST

The Indian government introduced legislation on Tuesday that would allocate a third of of the seats in the lower house of Parliament and state legislative assemblies to women. Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, also known as the Women’s Reservation Bill , in India’s lower house of Parliament, the Lok Sabha, following a nearly three decade-long effort to pass similar legislation.

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Mark Smolik, CLO at DHL, Announced As Friday Keynote Speaker at Upcoming KM & Innovation for Legal Conference Oct. 12-13 in NYC

LawSites

Mark Smolik , chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas, will be the keynote speaker on the second day of the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference taking place in New York City Oct. 12 and 13. In his talk, “Winning Strategies for Winning New Business: Insights on Innovation from a Chief Legal Officer,” he will share his insights on how embracing innovation and effective knowledge management can drive new business.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

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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How the FTC Is Tackling ‘Below the Radar’ Healthcare Deals

Above The Law

The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t get notified about every deal, which can lead to a slow consolidation of the market, said Lina Khan, chair of the FTC. She made these comments on Monday during the Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit 2023 held in Chicago.

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Three Places to Spend Your Networking Time

Attorney at Work

Meyling Ly Ortiz | You are never too young (or too old) to build a network. Here are three places to start that won't feel fake. The post Three Places to Spend Your Networking Time appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Where Can Associates Get The Biggest Bang For Their Biglaw Buck?

Above The Law

Say goodbye to New York and a big howdy to Texas. The post Where Can Associates Get The Biggest Bang For Their Biglaw Buck? appeared first on Above the Law.

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To List or Not to List; That is the Question – The FTC Signals the Potential for Greater Scrutiny of Patent Information Submissions to FDA

FDA Law Blog

By Sara W. Koblitz & Kurt R. Karst — Listing patent information in the Orange Book is a matter of judgment, but that judgment call is about to get a bit more scrutiny. On the heels of its powerful (and unprecedented) amicus brief in Paragraph IV litigation between Jazz and Avadel concerning a patent covering a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (“REMS”) listed in the Orange Book, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is gearing up to tackle anticompetitive Orange Book listing practices.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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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It’s Time For A #MeToo Movement In The Judiciary

Above The Law

It’s on all of us in the legal profession to be part of the solution. The post It’s Time For A #MeToo Movement In The Judiciary appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Judge Neomi Rao on Pluralism and the Constitution”

HowAppealing

“Judge Neomi Rao on Pluralism and the Constitution”: C-SPAN has posted this video of an event that the American Enterprise Institute hosted yesterday. The post “Judge Neomi Rao on Pluralism and the Constitution” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The Benefits Of Establishing Trust And Building Influence

Above The Law

Influence is a critical tool for leaders when implementing changes within an organization. The post The Benefits Of Establishing Trust And Building Influence appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Rebuffing Consent-Based Jurisdiction Over the PLO for Overseas Terrorist Acts”

HowAppealing

“Rebuffing Consent-Based Jurisdiction Over the PLO for Overseas Terrorist Acts”: Rocky Rhodes and Andra Robertson have this guest post at “PrawfsBlawg.” And earlier, Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters had a post titled “ Terror victims get no help from US Supreme Court’s latest ruling on jurisdiction.” The post “Rebuffing Consent-Based Jurisdiction Over the PLO for Overseas Terrorist Acts” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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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Rudy Giuliani’s Got 99 Problems. Or 1.4 Million. Or A Hundred Million? Who Can Keep Track?

Above The Law

Witch Hunt! The post Rudy Giuliani’s Got 99 Problems. Or 1.4 Million. Or A Hundred Million? Who Can Keep Track? appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Will Supreme Court take on latest challenge to MLB’s antitrust exemption?”

HowAppealing

“Will Supreme Court take on latest challenge to MLB’s antitrust exemption?” Evan Drellich of The Athletic has this report. The post “Will Supreme Court take on latest challenge to MLB’s antitrust exemption?” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Remote General Counsel Go Extinct As In-House Legal Departments Move To ‘Hard Hybrid’ World

Above The Law

Business leaders have even asked their remote GCs to move to live closer to the office. The post Remote General Counsel Go Extinct As In-House Legal Departments Move To ‘Hard Hybrid’ World appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court Justice Tours Tuskegee”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court Justice Tours Tuskegee”: Tuskegee University issued this news release today. And on Friday, C-SPAN posted online a video titled “ U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Commemorates 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing.” The post “Supreme Court Justice Tours Tuskegee” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Bluebooking And Blackface — See Also

Above The Law

And The Award Is. Racism!: Memphis School of Law has some explaining to do. Two Biglaw Firms Hire Help For Diversity Suits: Shouts out to Perkins Coie. Focus On Your Students, Law Schools!: Until then, the attention is on AI. Remote GC Go The Way Of The Dodo: Nice while it lasted. Is Your Firm On The Money Team?: Check and see ! Amy Coney Barrett Is In Good Company: A bunch of other people don't know what the 1st Amendment protects either.

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“The 2022–2023 Cato Supreme Court Review”

HowAppealing

“The 2022–2023 Cato Supreme Court Review”: Thomas A. Berry has this post at the “Cato at Liberty” blog. The post “The 2022–2023 Cato Supreme Court Review” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Blackstone’s Been Providing Commentary For A Long Time

Above The Law

It's been a while. The post Blackstone’s Been Providing Commentary For A Long Time appeared first on Above the Law.

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“US judiciary can keep operating for 2 weeks if government shuts down”

HowAppealing

“US judiciary can keep operating for 2 weeks if government shuts down”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “US judiciary can keep operating for 2 weeks if government shuts down” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

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.