Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
Pre/Dicta uses AI and machine learning to forecast outcomes and timelines for case-critical motion practice in civil suits. It is the only commercially available predictive AI for litigation. The post 3 Questions For A Legal Tech Founder And Handicapper (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 25, 2024
Bull Garlington | All the worst handshakes and how to handle them. The post How to Shake Hands in Two Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants Tuesday for Russia’s former defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, and its military chief of staff, General Valery Gerasimov. The two are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, specifically for allegedly attacking civilian targets in Ukraine. The ICC’s judges believe there are reasonable grounds to hold Shoigu and Gerasimov responsible for a series of missile strikes on Ukraine’s “electric infrastructure
LawSites
JUNE 25, 2024
If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The head of Indonesia’s state Cyber and Crypto agency (BSSSN). Hinsa Siburian, confirmed Monday that the National Data Center (PDN) of the Ministry of Communication and Information in Indonesia was disrupted by a ransomware attack on June 20, local media reported. According to Siburian, the ransomware used is the kind of cyber attack that infects a server and encrypts all the data stored on it.
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JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights unanimously found Tuesday that Russia was guilty of a pattern of human rights violations since 2014 in Crimea under the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention) and international humanitarian law, in its ruling on the case Ukraine v. Russia (re Crimea). These violations included ill-treatment, intimidation, disappearances, forced Russian citizenship, and suppression of Ukrainian media and press.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
There goes your career. The post Atlanta Judge Removed From Office Following Arrest appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the creation of a publicly-funded religious charter school, S t. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School violates the First Amendment and Oklahoma State Constitution. The court said the St. Isidore contract violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which says the government “shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” This is binding on state through the Fourteenth Amendment.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
Can't just break judicial rules and not expect consequences. The post Chief Judge Glanville Could Face Removal Over His Ex-Parte Meeting appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that it is banning access to the broadcasts of 81 media outlets in response to the EU’s decision to sanction certain Russian media outlets for spreading propaganda. They also accused the EU based media outlets of disseminating false information about the war in Ukraine. The ban notably affects several prominent media outlets such as Der Spiegel (Germany), Le Monde (France) and Politico (Europe) and adds to the already strict restriction
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
And he’s betting that the Carlyle Group can’t. The post Paul Singer Can Wait appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced Monday during the Foreign Affairs Council that EU ministers agreed on a “legal framework” to increase its military support to Ukraine and bypass Hungary’s opposition to the project. The EU’s diplomacy chief emphasized in a press statement before the meeting of foreign ministers the bloc’s commitment to supporting Ukraine through a combination of diplomacy and military
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
That's. not very nice. The post Houston Mayor Gets Cheeky In Texas Judge’s Social Media Comments Section appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The UN launched on Monday the Global Principles for Information Integrity , aiming at tackling the misinformation, disinformation and hate speech spread at high scales in the new technological era. The proposal includes five principles. First is societal trust and resilience. Here, the confidence people have in different sources of information is key.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
That's a heck of a promotion. The post NFL Franchise Doing Things A Little Differently With General Counsel Turned CEO appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of conspiracy for releasing troves of classified documents via his website WikiLeaks. He was released with time served. Assange was released Monday after 12 years of confinement, having negotiated a plea deal with the US Department of Justice on charges related to his website’s publication of classified materials.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
Keep sending in those applications! The post The Trend Of Diverse Law School Applications Goes Upward 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?
ABA Journal
JUNE 25, 2024
Pretrial litigation is an area ripe for disruption, and artificial intelligence is coming for it. It makes sense.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
We wish they all could be California firms. The post The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The European Commission notified Microsoft on Tuesday that it has come to the preliminary conclusion that the company violated EU antitrust rules by bundling Teams within its suites of business applications. The investigation against the US company is ongoing. Microsoft’s practices are alleged to have breached Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 54 of the European Economic Area Agreement.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
The lawyer to the stars is concluding his representation of Britney Spears to focus on other clients. The post Biglaw ‘Power Lawyer’ Mathew Rosengart ‘Closes The Chapter’ On Representing Britney Spears appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
The Delhi High Court put a final stay on the bail order granted by the trial court for the chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday. The trial court of Delhi, the capital of India, approved the bail plea for Kejriwal on June 20 with a bail bond of INR 100,000 in the money laundering case linked to a liquor policy excise scam. The high court bench headed by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, while approving the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to stay the trial court’s order,
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
Observations from the Future Lawyer USA conference. The post The ‘Huge Shift’ Coming To Biglaw Attorney Development appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
Hunter Biden filed documents on Monday seeking a new trial after his conviction on three felonies on June 11, 2024. He argued that the decision should be vacated since the trial began before an appeal for an earlier motion was concluded. Biden also claimed that one of the laws he was prosecuted under, § 922(g)(3 ), is unconstitutional and that the court should order an acquittal.
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
In-house counsel: Tell us which law firms you trust most. The post Who Is Your Go-To Law Firm? appeared first on Above the Law.
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