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Speed Up the Dispute Resolution Process with Legal Practice Management Software

CARET Legal

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.

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Supreme Court of Maryland Remands Adnan Syed's Case for a New Hearing in a 4-3 Ruling

EvidenceProf Blog

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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Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals following Solingen knife attack, citing security concerns

JURIST

The German government carried out on Friday morning its first deportation flight of Afghan nationals back to their home country, according to a statement published by Germany’s Minister of Interior and Home Affairs Nancy Faeser. The deported people were 28 Afghans who had been convicted of criminal offenses and were subject to deportation orders.

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“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”

HowAppealing

“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

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Afghanistan dispatch: the Taliban have established a gender apartheid regime

JURIST

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.

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Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers

Above The Law

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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Examining Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Of AI Inventions

Law 360

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.

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NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers

Above The Law

"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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Chancery Prunes $2.1M From Atty Fee Bid In Sculptor Merger

Law 360

Class attorneys who helped secure a 14.4%, or $80.8 million, improvement in proceeds from Sculptor Capital Management's sale to Rithm Capital Corp. — plus a $6.5 million common fund — saw their $5.75 million fee proposal cut to $3.6 million in Delaware's Court of Chancery Friday.

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Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist

Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators. Simplify and review documents to ensure clarity and consistency.

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Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the Supreme Court?

Above The Law

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.

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NC Justices Scrap Mogul's Bid To Block Financial Overseer

Law 360

The North Carolina Supreme Court blocked a bid by convicted insurance mogul Greg Lindberg to stave off a takeover of his finances as part of a legal battle with an insurer seeking to collect a $524 million arbitration award.

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Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center

Above The Law

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.

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Period Tracker App Users Seek Class Cert. In Data-Selling Suit

Law 360

Users of the menstrual cycle tracking app Flo Health Inc. are seeking class certification in their suit against Flo, Google and Meta, telling a California federal judge the proposed class would include millions of users whose personal health information was sold to the ad giants without consent.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Yale Law’s Graduates Don’t Have The Best Reputation. Here’s Who To Blame

Above The Law

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.

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Employment Authority: Teamsters Targets Key Amazon Hub

Law 360

Law360 Employment Authority covers the biggest employment cases and trends. Catch up this week with coverage on an ambitious union drive at an Amazon air facility in Kentucky that could change labor's lack of success with the online retail behemoth, how a post-Chevron landscape led to the death of a U.S. Department of Labor tip rule, and mistakes that employers should avoid when placing workers on performance improvement plans.

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Third Circuit’s Section 230 TikTok Ruling Deliberately Ignores Precedent, Defies Logic

Above The Law

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.

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5th Circ. Rejects SEC Whistleblower Award Calculation Appeal

Law 360

The Fifth Circuit on Friday rejected petitions by two whistleblowers who allege that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shortchanged them after they helped to uncover purportedly the largest fraud in Texas history, by a company that was driven into bankruptcy.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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.

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Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early

Above The Law

Let's pretend the DC Circuit ruled in my favor, 'kay? The post Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early appeared first on Above the Law.

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Real Estate Recap: RealPage, Vacancies, New Construction

Law 360

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.

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Nobody Is Buying It O’Connor — See Also

Above The Law

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.

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RTX Corp. To Settle Engineers' No-Poach Class Claims

Law 360

RTX Corp. on Friday announced a nascent class action settlement in a lawsuit accusing its Pratt & Whitney division of orchestrating an agreement among five aerospace engineering suppliers not to hire one another's employees, a move that follows a $26.5 million settlement between the employees and the five other firms.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Do Legal Ops Professionals Need A Law Degree?

Above The Law

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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Flight Training Co. Can't Ditch Crash Liability Suit, Judge Says

Law 360

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.

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Shouldn’t AI Adoption Be About Competitiveness?

Above The Law

When the switch flips, it flips quickly. The post Shouldn’t AI Adoption Be About Competitiveness? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Assessing Whether Jarkesy May Limit FINRA Prosecutions

Law 360

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Jarkesy v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, holding that civil securities fraud defendants are entitled to jury trials, may cause unpredictable results when applied to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority prosecutions, say Barry Temkin and Kate DiGeronimo at Mound Cotton.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike

Above The Law

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.

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The Top In-House Hires Of August

Law 360

Legal department hires over the last month included high-profile appointments at Target, Cigna and Estée Lauder. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from the last full month of summer.

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The Art of Losing Gracefully or How Koki’s appellate loss is truly a win.

Patently O

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

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