Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The rapidity of business cycles necessitates continual reinvention. The post Why In-House Lawyers Must Adopt A Reinvention Mindset As A Way Of Life appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine voted on Wednesday to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court , making Ukraine a state party. 281 deputies of the Rada voted for the bill while only one voted against it. The bill was introduced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 17 alongside other legislation to bring Ukraine into compliance with the treaty.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The new proposal includes new requirements for contracting officers, ensuring that parties bidding on Pentagon contracts are properly protecting sensitive information. The post Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a 200-word description of a ballot initiative to enshrine a right to abortion in the state’s constitution was valid and determined voters would see the initiative on the statewide general election ballot. The plaintiff in this case is the Arizona Right to Life organization and the defendant is Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2024
“The Great ‘Concurrer’: Judge Kevin Newsom; The Eleventh Circuit jurist describes his path to the bench, an appellate judge’s proper role, the hiring (and feeding) of law clerks, and the use of AI in judging.” David Lat has posted online this new episode of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2024
“Prosecutors rest embezzlement case against disgraced attorney Tom Girardi; The defense team began their case with a number of witnesses who spoke about Girardi’s mental decline, which they say became apparent in 2020”: Hillel Aron of Courthouse News Service has this report.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Tuesday that it will launch an investigation into the conditions at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center for the potential abuse of civil rights. The Center is operated by CoreCivic , an American company that plays a significant role in private correctional facilities in the US. Trousdale Turner Correctional Center faced multiple reports suggesting the facility is understaffed and poorly equipped.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2024
“MIT’s Drop in Black Students Shows Fallout From Top Court Ruling; The enrollment numbers give an early indication of how US colleges are grappling with a Supreme Court decision that banned race as a factor in admissions”: Francesca Maglione and Janet Lorin of Bloomberg News have this report.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional on Tuesday. The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by Wazir Singh Poonia, contended that the caste system is unconstitutional and violates the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2024
“Idaho asks 9th Circuit to lift injunction on transgender care ban”: James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio News has this report. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has posted online at this link the video of today’s oral argument in this case.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
A German court rejected an appeal against the conviction of Irmgard Furchne r, a 99-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary, on Tuesday. Furchner was employed as a stenographer in the commandant’s office of the Stutthof concentration camp located near the Polish city of Gdansk (formerly Nazi-occupied Danzig), where over 60,000 people were killed.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, TN, seeks entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions starting July 2025. LMU Law aims to provide legal education to students from underserved regions, focusing on practice-oriented training for.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Ukrainian parliament, approved the Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the Activities of Religious Organizations in Ukraine (No. 8371), which bans religious organisations affiliated with Russia in Ukraine on Tuesday. Ruslan Stefanchuk, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, announced the results of the plenary session.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Maybe it's a stretch to consider lawyers as people, but you get the drift. The post Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
A new law came into force in Hungary on Wednesday limiting which Ukrainian refugees can access subsidized housing. Only those from areas that are deemed to be most affected by the Russian invasion will be eligible for the long term. The new law excludes individuals arriving from, among other regions, Transcarpathia. This has been a controversial move by the Hungarian government, as Transcarpathia (better known in Hungary as Subcarpathia) is an area in Ukraine that used to belong to Hungary and i
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2024
The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
Amnesty International (AI) released a briefing on Wednesday highlighting the ongoing repression against human rights under Evariste Ndayishimiye’s presidency in Burundi. The briefing released by AI, titled “Burundi: Rhetoric versus Reality; Repression of Civil Society Continues Under President Ndayishimiye’s Government,” details the ongoing suppression of Burundi’s civic space, particularly against journalists, activists for human rights, as well as supporters of po
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2024
“Fleshing out Justice Kagan’s modest idea for Supreme Court ethics enforcement”: Russell Wheeler of The Brookings Institution has this essay online.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a judgement on Tuesday issuing an order of a stay of execution of the ruling of the Court of Appeal which rendered the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional in its entirety. The seven-judge bench posited that the order was necessary due to public interest, among other reasons. The Supreme Court while delivering this judgement, analyzed whether this appeal satisfied the conditions that determine the issuing of a stay of execution and the declaration of conservator
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
He was reportedly angry about the Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The post Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Will Head To Trial In June 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2024
“The Puzzling SCOTUS Ruling on Transgender Rights and Title IX”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Congresswoman Karen is big mad. The post Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes appeared first on Above the Law.
The Cloud Court Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Saayon Sen has joined our team as a Backend Engineer! Saayon brings with him a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set that spans across system architecture, databases, embedded systems, machine learning, and cloud technologies. With a strong background in both full-stack and backend development, Saayon’s expertise is enhancing our technical capabilities and driving innovation within our projects.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Yay free speech, I guess. The post Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 21, 2024
Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning — beginning with comprehensive campaigns — can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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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
AUGUST 21, 2024
The former Biglaw partner knows how to massage a tough client interaction. The post Doug Emhoff Describes Single Greatest Client Interaction appeared first on Above the Law.
Day on Torts
AUGUST 21, 2024
Apparently, at least in Georgia, Morgan & Morgan requires is clients to sign a fee agreements wherein the client waives the right to a jury trial in the event the client brings a claim against the firm for legal malpractice. Instead, the client must pursue any claim via arbitration. Apparently, this is the operative language: [A]ny and all disputes between me and the Firm arising out of this Agreement, The Firm’s relationship with me or The Firm’s performance of any past, current or future
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
There's no need to make your sentences that complex. The post It Isn’t Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be appeared first on Above the Law.
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