CARET Legal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Clients now demand real-time updates, clear cost projections, and rapid resolution of their cases, putting additional pressure on legal teams to optimize their processes. The economic impact of prolonged dispute resolution in high-value cases cannot be overstated. Direct costs can be considerable, with resources being tied down and diverted from other areas of your practice.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
In a ruling that is 187 pages and has 2 dissents, the Supreme Court of Maryland remanded the Adnan Syed Case to Circuit court for a re-do of the Motion to Vacate his convictions. This is the second 4-3 ruling.
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JURIST
AUGUST 30, 2024
Meena Sadr is a former JURIST correspondent in Afghanistan. She now lives in the United States. The Taliban have lately passed the so-called Law on Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which “shall be enforced in all offices, public places, and people living in the territory of Afghanistan” (Article 4). The provisions of this law embody the public erasure of women and proof of the establishment of a gender apartheid regime.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Maybe Reed O'Connor has some reason why he recused in one case and not the other -- he needs to explain it for the good of the courts. The post Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
AUGUST 30, 2024
The union representing workers from Canada’s two largest rail companies filed a court challenge against a labour board order requiring them to return to work. The order was issued after the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference entered into a lockout last week. Workers at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) briefly began a lockout on August 22.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 30, 2024
“Md. Supreme Court upholds decision to reinstate Adnan Syed murder conviction; The decision is the latest twist in a long legal drama that has surrounded ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed since his murder conviction in 2000”: Omari Daniels and Tom Jackman of The Washington Post have this report. Christine Hauser of The New York Times reports that “ Maryland Supreme Court Orders Redo of Hearing That Freed Adnan Syed; The court upheld an appellate court’s decision t
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
It weighs heavily on the judge's mind. The post Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 30, 2024
“Pennsylvania Court, on 4-1 Vote, Holds That Failing to Count Timely But Undated (or Misdated) Mail-In Ballots Violates the State Constitution; Case Likely Headed to State Supreme Court and Potentially SCOTUS on Federal Cases”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog.” And at Democracy Docket, Rachel Selzer reports that “ Pennsylvania Counties Must Count Undated and Misdated Mail-in Ballots, Court Rules.” You can access today’s ruling of an en
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Prestige and guilt by association. The post Yale Law’s Graduates Don’t Have The Best Reputation. Here’s Who To Blame 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?
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
A Ninth Circuit panel said Friday that Uber Technologies Inc. can't dodge liability after one of its drivers was murdered in a carjacking, finding rideshare companies have a duty to their drivers to use reasonable care to match them with riders.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
An Illinois federal judge said Friday that a Florida flight training provider must face claims that it negligently trained the crew members who were aboard a Global Air-operated Cubana de Aviación flight that crashed in Cuba in May 2018, killing 113 people.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
"They’re not going to be motivated to stop," David Frederick, assistant deputy director for China at NSA, said of the Volt Typhoon hacking group. The post NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers 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
AUGUST 30, 2024
Catch up on this week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including interpretation of the RealPage antitrust suit, the latest on U.S. office vacancies and plans for a new Miami tower.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
A deep dive into the justice getting the biggest cases. The post Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
In light of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office data showing that patent applications for artificial intelligence inventions are likelier to get rejected based on patent-ineligible subject matter, inventors seeking protection should be aware of the difficulties and challenges pertaining to patent eligibility, say Georgios Effraimidis at NERA and Joel Lehrer at Goodwin.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Whether a JD is a help or a hindrance is the subject of a LinkedIn debate. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Do Legal Ops Professionals Need A Law Degree? 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.
Patently O
AUGUST 30, 2024
by Dennis Crouch We have seen lots of ITC action recently. In the new Koki v. ITC decision, the Federal Circuit found that the accused infringer Koki lacked Constitutional standing to bring the appeal based upon a binding promise not to sue submitted by the patentee Kyocera. As I discuss at the end of this post, although Koki is the nominal loser, the company substantially advanced its position on appeal because Kyocera was forced to declare (and then clarify) its promise in order to obtain dis
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Associate bonuses aren't going to pay for themselves. The post The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
AUGUST 30, 2024
Photo by Robert Tjalondo on Unsplash Every summer now feels like Groundhog Day. More heat records broken. Soon, we’ll have more school days canceled (take Philadelphia for example where nearly 30 percent of city schools recently shut down due to lack of cooling systems). We already have more heat-related deaths (in fact, according to a study , it’s very likely we’ve been undercounting them).
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post Third Circuit’s Section 230 TikTok Ruling Deliberately Ignores Precedent, Defies Logic appeared first on Above the Law.
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
AUGUST 30, 2024
RTX Corp. has reached a $200 million settlement with the U.S. Department of State to resolve violations of export control rules, including sending controlled defense items and data to China, the agency announced Friday.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
When the switch flips, it flips quickly. The post Shouldn’t AI Adoption Be About Competitiveness? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission went to court against Kroger's $25 billion purchase of Albertsons and geared up for its looming handbags merger case, the Justice Department added to its case against Live Nation, and the sports-streaming juggernaut partnering ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a significant roadblock.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
It's All Connected: Not sure why O'Connor would recuse from Tesla and not from here. You're Giving Yale A Bad Name: These are the folks ruining the prestige for everyone else. Who Is At The Top Of The High Nine?: Find out how the justices rank against each other. What Is The Competition Doing?!: AI adoption requires some market savvy. The post Nobody Is Buying It O’Connor — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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