Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Traditional legal education has remained largely unchanged for decades, focusing heavily on theoretical knowledge and case law analysis. The post How Legal Education Must Evolve In The Age Of AI: Insights From An In-House Legal Innovator appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Canada’s Office of the Special Interlocutor on Tuesday concluded that the government committed systemic disappearance to Indigenous children who died and were buried at residential schools. Kimberly Murray outlined 42 legal, moral and ethical obligations for governments, churches, and other institutions to address the dark chapter in Canadian history.
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LLRX
OCTOBER 31, 2024
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government reports, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches 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.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Tuesday that Russian authorities have committed torture as a crime against humanity in Ukraine. The commission’s report confirmed that torture practices were widespread in all Ukrainian provinces under Russian control and in Russia’s detention facilities. The commission collected testimonies from civilians who had been detained in Ukraine and prisoners of war who had been detained in Russia.
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SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear an important First Amendment case on Jan. 15, 2025. During their January argument session, which begins on Jan. 13 and continues until Jan. 22, the justices will also consider questions involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal laws prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions, and claims under the Fourth Amendment of excessive force by police.
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Gray Robinson | There are many ways to self-motivate, but beating yourself up is not sustainable. The post Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Doesn’t Mean Being Perfect appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) set out on Wednesday to work directly with Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry in order to combat corruption in the country. This comes after the UNODC organized a workshop to bring together different private and public actors, such as the Indonesian Palm Oil Association and the National Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Four Words You Can't Say To Counsel: What are the scariest four words you could hear ? Time To Wow The Audience!: Send your submissions for our 15th annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest ! Sir Elton Is One Thing, But Sir Alito?: Did you know Justice Alito was knighted? Did you know that that's literally unconstitutional ? The Value Of AI Can Be Overhyped, But At Least Do Your Research: This company is ready to replace your $2000/hr paralegals.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights , expressed his concerns in a letter published on Wednesday, over the situation of migrants and asylum seekers within the UN-controlled buffer zone in Cyprus. He urged the Cypriot government to abide by its obligations under international law regarding migratory movements, not only within the buffer zone but also throughout all the areas under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Cyprus.
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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?
LLRX
OCTOBER 31, 2024
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government reports, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches 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.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Injured Football Fans Face Arbitration Over Negligence Claims; Contract’s existence a ‘precondition’ to enforce arbitration; Team reliance on purchaser’s agency ‘reasonable,’ court finds”: Sam Skolnik of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued Tuesday in a case involving Philadelphia Eagles fans injured while attending a Washington Commander game.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Eastern Utah wants an oil railroad. The nation’s highest court will decide how feds should judge its environmental impacts. (Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune) Supreme Court allows Virginia to strike possible noncitizens from voting (Ann E.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It turns out Sam Alito hates the Constitution as much as you thought he did. The post Sam Alito Got Knighted… Just Like The Founding Fathers EXPLICITLY MADE UNCONSTITUTIONAL appeared first on Above the Law.
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Patently O
OCTOBER 31, 2024
by Dennis Crouch DISH Network is seeking en banc review of a Federal Circuit panel decision that vacated a $3.9 million attorney fee award to the victorious defendant in Realtime Adaptive Streaming L.L.C. v. Sling TV, L.L.C. , 113 F.4th 1348 (Fed. Cir. 2024). The petition challenges the panel's approach to reviewing district court fee determinations under 35 U.S.C. § 285, arguing that it contradicts Supreme Court precedent of both Octane Fitness and Highmark , which provided district courts wit
At the Lectern
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Justice Leondra Kruger was in New Haven earlier this month for a Yale Law School alumni weekend during the school’s bicentennial. Along with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and other alumnae jurists, Justice Kruger participated in the program, “Women on the Bench: A Judicial Legacy.” The panel, moderated by Dean Heather Gerken, featured the judges “reflect[ing] on their careers, how they’ve mentored their female colleagues, and sexism in the profession.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Which four words do you think will scare a lawyer the most? The post How To Scare A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Last month, we highlighted some of the significant trends in enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission as the agency’s fiscal year drew to a close. We’ve picked up on four new enforcement themes since then that are worth monitoring. Here is a rundown. Board Members Under Scrutiny In the last two months, the SEC has dropped a flurry of charges against members of corporate boards of directors for an assortment of offenses.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Tell me you don't understand this industry without telling me you don't understand this industry. The post ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals… Who Wants To Tell Her? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 31, 2024
In what might be one of the of the most consequential presidential campaigns in our lifetime, and maybe American history, remarkably little attention has been…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Generative AI has the potential to transform the legal landscape -- not by replacing lawyers but by enabling them to work more efficiently. The post Will Generative AI Actually Expand Access To Justice? appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Elizabeth Sweetland reviews: Meredith Broussard, More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech (MIT Press 2023). 248 Pages. Available from MIT Press, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Bar association is helping to keep folks informed this election. The post New York City Bar Association Combats Misinformation This Election Season appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Each day our lives become increasingly more online. People have multiple online profiles and accounts for virtually anything and everything in their lives. These digital assets are often one of.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Step into this 'haunted' courthouse, we dare you. The post One Of The Scariest Federal Judges Says He Was ‘Traumatized’ By Horrifying Courthouse Halloween Exhibit appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Walmart Lands Supreme Court Litigator as Lead Appellate Counsel; Charles Dameron recruited after six years in private practice; Retail giant adds former Supreme Court lawyer to legal team”: Brian Baxter of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access).
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