Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 15, 2024
Watch the video interview Key Takeaways Paralegals should not sit this one out and wait to see what happens with AI. Learn it now to future-proof your career. You can start to learn how to use AI for personal use now, so that when your organization is ready to adopt it, you will already be comfortable using it. Common sense is the key to getting the most out of ChatGPT and other AI tools.
JURIST
JULY 15, 2024
Libya’s Attorney General on Monday announced the arrest of an unnamed aviation executive for illegally transporting migrants from Libya to Nicaragua. The executive, business director for Libya’s Ghadames Air, was accused of committing activities that were “harmful to the interests” of the Libyan state. An investigation revealed that planes from Libya’s Ghadames Air were illegally transporting hundreds of migrants from East Asia intending to enter the United States t
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Attorney at Work
JULY 15, 2024
Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice. The post Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 15, 2024
Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported via its Telegram broadcast channel that its forces captured the Ukrainian village of Urozhaine on Sunday. The village, located in the Donetsk region, was seized by Russian forces early in the February 2022 invasion but was liberated in August of last year, according to Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar. “As a result of successful operations, units of the Vostok group have seized the village of Urozhaine in the Donetsk People’s Republ
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Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators. Simplify and review documents to ensure clarity and consistency.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
The digital health fundraising market seems to be truly normalizing following the highs and lows of the pandemic, according to market research. During the first half of this year, U.S. digital health startups raked in $5.7 billion across 266 deals. The post Digital Health’s Funding Rebound Is Going Well, Market Research Shows appeared first on MedCity News.
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Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
This is the story. Of a precedent named Brady. The post Alec Baldwin Trial Ends On ‘Technicality’ Also Known As ‘Basic Constitutional Rights’ appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 15, 2024
The official spokesperson for the Iraq Ministry of Justice, Ahmed Laibi Abdul Hussein, strongly refuted a news article accusing the Ministry of carrying out secret executions in Al-Hout prison. The Ministry is braced to pursue legal action against the site. According to the Ministry of Justice, the accusations “aim to mislead domestic and international public opinion and distort facts for political purposes” Hussein affirmed Iraq’s commitment to human rights, as well as Prime M
HowAppealing
JULY 15, 2024
“Making Sense of the Moody Opinions In NetChoice ; I think it is clear that Justice Alito lost the majority, but the resulting schizophrenic opinions still do not cohere”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
JURIST
JULY 15, 2024
Law students and young lawyers in Afghanistan are reporting for JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding the name of our correspondent filing this dispatch. The Taliban government’s recent enactment of the first-ever law governing Foreign Exchange Dealers (FXDs) and Money Service Providers (MSPs) in Afghanistan represents a seismic shift in the country’s financial landscape.
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
HowAppealing
JULY 15, 2024
“Opinionpalooza: This SCOTUS Decision Is Actually Even More Devastating Than We First Thought; While we were worrying about the blockbuster decision to overturn Chevron , the court decided a clutch of other cases that will supercharge the dismantling of government as we know it.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
Will Justice Barrett turn out to be the Sandra Day O'Connor of our times on the Supreme Court? The post Amy Coney Barrett: ‘The Supreme Court Justice To Watch’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 15, 2024
“Judicial Notice (07.14.24): ‘Scorching Prejudice’; Alec Baldwin’s ‘dream team,’ shocking allegations against a (former) federal judge, a juicy suit over law faculty hiring, and Paul Hastings’s latest big-name hire.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
LLRX
JULY 15, 2024
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, papers by economists, speeches, and industry white papers on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
HowAppealing
JULY 15, 2024
“The Only Part of Trump’s RNC Abortion Platform That Matters”: Law professor Mary Ziegler has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
New -- but smaller -- offices are the Biglaw hotness. The post Biglaw Finally Getting Its Act Together On Hybrid Work, Opting For Smaller Office Space appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 15, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. was hit with a proposed shareholder class action alleging it inflated share prices by concealing the lack of viability of its pharmacy division, which it eventually disclosed needed a major overhaul to become sustainable.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
Hear how one attorney adjusted his client journey for the better. The post How Your Firm Can Automate The Work No One Wants To Do appeared first on Above the Law.
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
Law 360
JULY 15, 2024
Hourly rates for partners, associates and support staff continued to rise in the first half of this year, and this growth shows no signs of slowing for the rest of 2024 and into next year, driven in part by the return of mergers and acquisitions and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, says Chuck Chandler at Valeo Partners.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
Swing by Booth 400, where your tech adoption can catch up to your tech aspirations! The post Meet Me At ILTACON: Traveling Coaches, Legal Learning Innovators appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 15, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
* Quinn Emanuel scores high-profile win as Alec Baldwin case dismissed with prejudice. [ CNN ] * Former Pokemon lawyer talks about solving an IP problem by calling the leaker's mom. [ GamesRadar ] * Willkie Farr's decade of massive growth. [ American Lawyer ] * Net neutrality rules on hold as Sixth Circuit seeks more briefing to figure out exactly how it plans to justify the telecom handouts it's already decided to issue. [ Law360 ] * Biglaw enters world of bull riding. [ Bloomberg Law News ] *
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
Law 360
JULY 15, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been contacted by at least one whistleblower urging it to investigate artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI for allegedly requiring employees to sign agreements discouraging them from reporting potential wrongdoing to federal regulators, according to a letter shared with Law360 on Monday.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
He shares this resume line with another senator. The post J.D. Vance’s Biglaw Roots appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 15, 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 Monday morning read: On the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett is unafraid to go her own way (Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor) After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments (Shawn Hubler & Mike Baker, The New York Times) If They Meant It, Make Them Say It: Lower Courts Should Put Immunity Ruling to the Test (Rory Little, Law.c
ABA Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Litigators in the national’s capital outpaced all other litigators on billing rates in 2023, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Legal…
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
Say hello to the most prestigious law firms in Chicago. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In Chicago (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 15, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
JULY 15, 2024
What an eight years! The post A.C.L.U. Looking For New Legal Director As David Cole Steps Down appeared first on Above the Law.
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