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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Well, it’s happened again: Generative AI has passed a critical test used to measure candidate’s fitness to be licensed as a lawyer. Back in March, OpenAI’s GPT-4 took the bar exam and passed with flying colors , scoring around the top 10% of test takers. Now, two of the leading large language models (LLMs) have passed a simulation of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), a test required in all but two U.S. jurisdictions to measure prospective lawyers

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules Wednesday to help prevent and eliminate discrimination of access to broadband services based on race, income, religion or national origin. Under the new rules, the FCC is able to regulate discriminatory policies and practices of companies to protect individual consumers by issuing fines and injunctions.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

An alternative emerges. The post Breaking The Chokehold FedSoc Has On Right-Wing Legal Thought appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation filed a complaint in US federal court Wednesday against the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, accusing the city of violating tribal sovereignty by writing tickets to tribal members for traffic violations committed within reservation boundaries. The nation asserts that the city lacks criminal jurisdiction over Native Americans on the tribe’s lands without express congressional authorization, as per the 2020 US Supreme Court case McGirt v.

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Share A divided Supreme Court on Thursday denied Florida’s request to allow it to temporarily enforce a law that makes it a misdemeanor to allow children at drag performances. The brief unsigned order means that the state cannot apply the law anywhere in the state while a Florida restaurant’s challenge to the law continues. Three justices – Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch – indicated that they would have granted the state’s application, but they did not provide any explanation fo

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

While Taylor Swift was not the first to use this strategy to assert her artistic independence, the labels are committed to making sure she is the last. The post Musicians Will Never Re-Record Their Catalogs Again … Like Ever appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed last week a lower court’s finding that redistricting efforts by Texas’ Galveston County constituted racial gerrymandering , but raised concerns over whether the legal precedent underlying the decision complied with the legislative intent of the US Voting Rights Act (VRA). Between 1991 and 2021, Galveston County had four voting districts, one of which had majority-minority status given that its combined Black and Hispanic populati

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Casgevy, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, is now approved in the United Kingdom for treating the blood disorders sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. It’s the first regulatory approval in the world for a CRISPR-based therapy.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The UK Independent Office for Police Conduct announced Thursday that Eight Metropolitan police officers (five active and three former) are being investigated for gross misconduct, in the latest step of the investigation into the police’s handling of a series of murders committed by Stephen Port between 2014 and 2015 against LGBTQIA+ people. There has been a series of investigations into the handling of the Port case since the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) voluntarily referred concerns

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Gray Robinson | Learn how to stop judging everything so you can relax and start enjoying your life. The post As Legal Professionals, How Do We Stop Judging? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Kenyan lawmakers on Thursday endorsed a request to deploy over 1000 police officers to Haiti. The decision , shown in a televised broadcast from parliament, resulted from the presentation of a motion by parliament’s Committee on Administration and Internal Security. The motion endorsed the government’s request to dispatch security officers as a response to the escalating violence in Haiti.

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iHire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Explore the benefits of gratitude at work and how gratitude helps your job search and career.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Vietnamese authorities arrested Luu Binh Nhuong, a prominent parliamentary official, on Tuesday for suspected involvement in an extortion scheme. The Police Investigation Agency of Thai Binh Province disclosed that Nhuong is under investigation for the alleged crime of taking property under Article 170 of the Penal Code of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Last March, I reported on the imminent launch by Josef of the beta version of Josef Q , its new product that uses advanced AI to transform policies and regulations — such as those pertaining to privacy, data security, HR and procurement — into digital Q&A tools, so that employees or clients can easily get answers to policy and compliance questions.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The European Union reached an agreement on landmark rules to curb methane emissions across major industries on Wednesday, delivering a major boost to the EU’s pioneering Green Deal climate strategy. The proposal was initially tabled by the European Commission last December as a central part of the EU’s methane strategy and 2030 climate plan.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What to do when you realize you need to leave your firm. The post How To Leave Biglaw, Switch Practice Areas, And Come Back Stronger For The Win appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised emergency legislation and a new treaty with Rwanda Wednesday to ensure his flagship asylum policy of sending UK asylum-seekers to Rwanda is not blocked again after the Supreme Court ruled it unlawful Tuesday. In a thread on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Sunak said he was “taking the extraordinary step of introducing emergency legislation to confirm Rwanda is safe…I am prepared to change our laws and revisit those internation

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Move over, hard sciences, because the new design patent bar is making way for lawyers with art backgrounds. The post New Design Patent Bar Welcomes More Creative Lawyers To The IP World appeared first on Above the Law.

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OneLegal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Communicating with opposing attorneys can be tricky for paralegals and attorneys. Add these tips to your toolbox to help you avoid common pitfalls that could create delays or issues for your firm. The post The guide to attorney contact with the opposing party appeared first on One Legal.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Florida lost the battle of the experts and its pockets are lighter for it. The post Florida’s First Loss Was From The Teachers. The Second Was From The Attorney’s Fees appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“Amazon resellers ask Supreme Court to clarify where online businesses can be sued”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. You can access the petition for writ of certiorari at this link. The post “Amazon resellers ask Supreme Court to clarify where online businesses can be sued” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Partner tells attorneys on leave that they need to check their email more. This is a poor idea. The post Law Firm Says Family/Medical Leave No Excuse For Not Logging On To Do Some Work Every Day! appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“The rise of ‘Meghann Thee Reporter,’ the internet’s favorite court insider; Covering the trials of hip-hop celebs made Meghann Cuniff a star on social media; Now, she’s translating legalese for the masses”: Anne Branigin of The Washington Post has this report. The post “The rise of ‘Meghann Thee Reporter,’ the internet’s favorite court insider; Covering the trials of hip-hop celebs made Meghann Cuniff a star on social media; Now, she’s translating legalese for the masses”

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A candid take on the Supreme Court. The post Why Even Bother Trying To Argue Before The Supreme Court These Days? appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“Alberto Gonzales as Supreme Court Candidate; My unusual assignment in George W. Bush’s administration”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Alberto Gonzales as Supreme Court Candidate; My unusual assignment in George W. Bush’s administration” appeared first on How Appealing.

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