Attorney at Work
APRIL 8, 2024
Why are SIEMs for law firms is important? In the simplest terms, it's a security solution that detects threats before your firm is impacted. The post What the Heck Is a SIEM and Why Do Law Firms Need Them? Here’s Your Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
APRIL 8, 2024
The mayor of the Philippine city of Davao, Sebastian Duterte, has declared a new ‘war on drugs’, watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Sunday. In the 24 hours since his announcement, local authorities are reported to have killed at least five people, with an additional seven being killed in the days that followed. Mayor Duterte announced his renewed crackdown on drug use, narcotic trafficking and related activities in late March at a gathering of city police.
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ABA Journal
APRIL 8, 2024
I was hopeful that Max’s Justice, USA , a six-part documentary series about Tennessee’s criminal justice system, would deliver its marketing promise of a “compelling,…
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Big changes in the T14, along with some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains. The post The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here appeared first on Above the Law.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
CARET Legal
APRIL 8, 2024
The relentless pursuit of billable hours in the legal profession often leads to overwork and burnout, undermining lawyers’ well-being and job satisfaction. In the demanding world of legal practice, the pressure to accumulate billable hours is a persistent challenge, affecting lawyers’ work-life balance, mental health, and overall job satisfaction.
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 8, 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: Supreme Court Case Risks Upending Busy Trial Venue’s Jan. 6 Work (Suzanne Monyak, Bloomberg Law) Flat-Fee Representation Fuels Man’s Bid To Avoid Execution (Marco Poggio, Law360) Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court Majority: You’re Doing It Wrong (Louis Menand, The New Yorker) Retired U.S.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
And they have video! The post There’s A New Legal Podcast To Add To Your List appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“Sam Alito’s Dobbs Opinion Has Somehow Aged Even Worse Than You Expected; The majority in Dobbs argued that Roe v. Wade didn’t ‘work’; A new amicus brief demonstrates that Dobbs doesn’t ‘work,’ either — and that the status quo is far worse”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “Sam Alito’s Dobbs Opinion Has Somehow Aged Even Worse Than You Expected; The majority in Dobbs argued that Roe v.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
The final rankings are due to be released tomorrow, April 9th. The post U.S. News Had A LOT Of Correcting To Do appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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?
HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“The Fifth Circuit’s lawlessness is now spreading from California to D.C.; Two federal judges in Texas recently granted motions to transfer cases to other courts; Then the Fifth Circuit got involved; Now, it’s a nationwide mess”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. The post “The Fifth Circuit’s lawlessness is now spreading from California to D.C.; Two federal judges in Texas recently granted motions to transfer cases to other courts; Then the Fif
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Stephen Breyer wants to keep himself busy during retirement, and that means he'll be sitting as a judge once again. The post Justice Stephen Breyer Will Return To Court, Starting Next Fall appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court Majority: You’re Doing It Wrong; In our system of government, the Constitution has the final say; But it doesn’t come with a user manual.” Louis Menand has this Books essay in the April 15, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The post “Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court Majority: You’re Doing It Wrong; In our system of government, the Constitution has the final say; But it doesn’t come with a user manual.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Want to become a business development superstar? This episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post Learn To Earn: Social Media As A Business Intelligence Tool appeared first on Above the Law.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Prickett Jones & Elliot, Grant & Eisenhofer PA, and Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check will together represent a proposed class of investors in grill maker Weber Inc. in consolidated litigation in Delaware's Court of Chancery over a $3.7 billion squeeze-out by private equity firm BDT Capital Partners LLC, Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick decided on Monday in what she described as a "close call.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Big numbers for the Big Apple Biglaw elite. The post New York Is Where It’s At For Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
An Illinois federal judge told Hytera Communications on Monday it still had not done enough to be free of serious sanctions for continuing a Chinese intellectual property suit against her orders, saying recent instant messages between Hytera and the Chinese court were not proof the case was officially over.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
In-house professionals have a crucial role in ensuring that their organizations navigate the complexities of the CTA effectively. The post Best Practices For In-House Professionals Navigating The Corporate Transparency Act appeared first on Above the Law.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Rachael Martinez and Brooke Bahlinger at Foley highlight recent trends in the hotly contested regulation and enforcement of noncompetition and related nonsolicitation covenants, and provide guidance on drafting such provisions within the context of stand-alone employment agreements and merger or acquisition transactions.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
In late 2022, ChatGPT introduced legal professionals to generative AI. While intriguing, open-web AI tools like ChatGPT aren't designed for legal work. To leverage AI, lawyers need legal AI - tools trained specifically for legal tasks. The post AI vs. Legal AI, What’s The Difference? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
WWE's disgraced founder Vince McMahon, who was recently accused of trafficking a former employee, continues to loosen his grip on the wrestling company he founded, most recently selling $311 million worth of stock in WWE's parent, according to a Monday securities filing.
Conflict of Laws
APRIL 8, 2024
This Friday (12 April) at 3 pm (NZST), Jack Wass and Maria Hook will be giving a seminar at the University of Otago (New Zealand) on their project “Hague Conventions on International Civil Procedure – Pathway to Adoption”. This project, which is funded by the Borrin Foundation, explores a pathway for New Zealand to adopt four key treaties on international civil procedure developed by the Hague Conference on Private International Law – the Service Convention 1965, the Evidence Convention 1970, th
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
A pessimistic mindset allows attorneys to be effective advocates for their clients, but it can come with serious costs for their personal well-being, so it’s crucial to exercise strategies that produce flexible optimism and connect lawyers with their core values, says Krista Larson at Stinson.
Patently O
APRIL 8, 2024
By Dennis Crouch In 1931, the United States Supreme Court decided a landmark case on the patentability of inventions, De Forest Radio Co. v. General Electric Co. , 283 U.S. 664 (1931), amended, 284 U.S. 571 (1931). The case involved a patent infringement suit over an improved vacuum tube used in radio communications. While the case predated the codification of the nonobviousness requirement in 35 U.S.C. § 103 as part of the Patent Act of 1952, it nonetheless applied a similar requirement for
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Allstate Insurance Co. has alleged in Colorado federal court that a former independent contractor it previously sued for allegedly stealing trade secrets has since launched an online "smear campaign" to spread false claims that the company is selling its customers' sensitive personal data to criminals and that it flouted a court order in the earlier suit by posting confidential deposition excerpts.
FDA Law Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
By John W.M. Claud — CDER’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) issued its 2023 Annual Report last week, and it’s an upbeat assessment of the Office’s policy and outreach efforts. Last year, OPQ saved a more quantitative analysis of its efforts for the other yearly publication it put out, on the State of Pharmaceutical Quality. Again this year, the Annual Report that was released last week did not feature much in the way of specific quality issues.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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