JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
India’s Supreme Court intervened on Monday to suspend directives issued by police in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand that required restaurants to publicly display owners’ names. These directives , aimed at eateries along the Hindu Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage route, had sparked criticism over potential discrimination against Muslims.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“The Supreme Court Can’t Outrun Clarence Thomas’ Terrible Guns Opinion”: Law professor Barry Friedman and Dahlia Lithwick have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 57 Bangladeshis for unlawful assembly over gathering and inciting riots in the country, according to state-owned media outlet Emirates News Agency on Monday. Three Bangladeshis were sentenced to life imprisonment over inciting riots and calling for demonstrations to pressure the Bangladesh government, 53 Bangladeshis were sentenced to 10 years in prison and one Bangladeshi, who also entered the UAE illegally, was
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announced the launch today of a new website devoted to preserving and presenting the history of the Court.” So begins a news release that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued today. You can access the website at this link. Conspicuously, the court’s implementation of a 5 p.m. filing deadline doesn’t appear yet on the Milestones page.
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
Police in Uganda allegedly surrounded and raided the opposition National Unity Platform’s (NUP) headquarters on Monday ahead of a planned march to parliament on Tuesday that aims to protest corruption under the present regime. The NUP reported that the roads to the party’s headquarters had been blocked, and “several [party] leaders have been violently arrested.” The party did not organize the march to parliament, but the party supported and encouraged the public to partic
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The Centre for Human and Socioeconomic Rights (CHSR) urged Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Sunday to end unlawful detention in the country. During a news conference in Ijaiye Lagos, the CHSR’s National President urged the IGP to investigate cases of police brutality , unlawful detention, and abuse of office power, among other violations of citizens’ rights.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Judicial Notice (07.21.24): Lady Maga? J.D. Vance’s high-powered spouse, a Ninth Circuit judge’s benchslap of his colleagues, a big-ticket deal in legal tech, and Willkie’s winning ways.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The aid group, Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders – MSF), published a report on Monday demonstrating the extent of casualties, gender-based violence, and ethnic violence occurring in the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The report, “ A war on people – The human cost of conflict and violence in Sudan ,” shows that Sudanese civilians have suffered horrendous levels of violence during the conflict, which has lasted for
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Why Yale Law Is So Good at Producing Reactionaries Like JD Vance: The tiny, liberal program accounts for a surprising number of conservative politicians and Supreme Court justices.” Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The Law Society of Kenya issued a statement on Monday condemning an increase in the government’s road maintenance levy, calling the Ministry of Roads and Transport’s conduct “unconstitutional and procedurally flawed.” According to the society’s analysis of technical documents released by the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) last week, the road maintenance levy has increased by 7/= KES ($0.061 USD) per litre for July 15 – August 14.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“9th Circuit’s Unusually Low Reversal Rate This Supreme Court Term Doesn’t Tell Full Story”: Avalon Zoppo of The National Law Journal has this report.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that Pakistan had lodged a complaint with the German government in the wake of yesterday’s attack by a “gang of extremists” on the Pakistani Consulate in Frankfurt. His post on X (formerly Twitter) said the German government was urged to fulfill its responsibilities under the Vienna Conventions and ensure the security of the diplomatic missions and staff of Pakistan.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“The Supreme Court is power hungry. There is one sure way to rein it in.” Law professor Aaron Tang has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Everybody at the bar was gettin' bankrupt. so they're writing a new exam. The post NCBE Messed Up, Bro, California Kicked Them Out Of The Bar appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Supreme Court is embracing reason and compromise”: George Liebmann has this essay online at The Baltimore Sun.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
When you want a lot of research done in a little bit of time, call in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Firm Vetting Potential Running Mates For Kamala Harris appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Amicus Citations in OT 2022 and 2023”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Some things you just don't do at work! The post Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
JULY 22, 2024
by Dennis Crouch In recent years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has undergone a significant shift in its examiner composition, with real implications for patent prosecution strategies. Our data reveals a dramatic drop in the percentage of assistant examiners over the past decade. Prior to 2015, over 35% of patents were examined by assistant examiners.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Drafting contracts has been simplified in CobbleStone through the power of several native AI tools. CobbleStone Contract Insight leverages VISDOM, its powerful AI engine backed by machine learning (ML) that streamlines data insertion, extraction, evaluation, and risk identification. The post Navigating The Complexity: CobbleStone Contract Insight Delivers Centralized And AI-Backed Contract Management appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JULY 22, 2024
The American Conference Institute (“ACI”) is holding its 2nd West Coast Editionof its Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products from September 25-26 at the Le Meridien Delfina, Santa Monica, California. Join distinguished counsel and regulatory experts representing the cosmetics and personal care industry, together with government officials, as they share insights on myriad topics, including: Preparing for the next stages of the Modernization of Cosmetics
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Sure, Mark Nordlicht thought about flying the coop, threatened a prosecutor and was convicted of fraud, but that’s no reason to send a guy up the river, apparently. The post Hedge Fund Fraudster Must Go Home, But Does Not Have To Stay In Prison appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
JULY 22, 2024
Professor Richard Forno highlights the fragility of our enterprise IT systems against the backdrop of the global information technology outage on July 19, 2024 that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines to hospitals and the delivery of uniforms for the Olympic Games, representing a growing concern for cybersecurity professionals, businesses and governments.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
The best in Biglaw for bankruptcy. The post The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
JULY 22, 2024
As part of the reporting process for The Markup’s investigation into inequitable insurance pricing, they dug through more than 52,000 pages of documents that insurance companies filed with government regulators detailing their pricing algorithms. Aaron Sankin reports on the many different ways you can save some money on your car insurance, including built-in discounts that you could be taking advantage of.
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
We could have a T14 matchup for vice president. The post Potential Dem VP Pick Comes After JD Vance appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JULY 22, 2024
There are few things less stressful than the possibility of a lawsuit. Whether you are the party suing or being sued, it is important to ensure you are represented by.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
The firm still has no plans to move other offices to this hybrid framework -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami appeared first on Above the Law.
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