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3 Questions For A Legal Tech Founder And Handicapper (Part II)

Above The Law

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.

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WHO chief condemns Sudan hospital attack and calls for ceasefire

JURIST

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) condemned on Sunday a “shocking and appalling” attack on the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, and urged parties to implement “an immediate ceasefire.” Dr. Tedro stressed that the hospital was “the only one that has been providing maternal and child healthcare in El Fasher.” The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including the death of pharmacist Amna Ahmed

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Navigating Eviction: A Professional Guide To Lda Pro Legal’s 3 Day Tenant Eviction Notice

LDA PRO

Evicting a Noisy tenant from the property is a very stressful experience for any landlord. LDA Pro Legal understands this and strives to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. In this blog post, you will delve into the steps that are followed by the LDA Pro Legal while evicting a tenant by issuing them a 3 day tenant eviction notice. So let’s continue to read this blog till the last line to explore these steps in more detail.

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ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russia defense officials

JURIST

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

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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New Gavel Feature Uses AI to Convert PDFs into Automated Document-Generation Workflows

LawSites

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.

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“Justice Department urges Supreme Court to decide if felons can be barred from having a gun; The request came days after the high court offered some clarification on testing the constitutionality of gun restrictions”

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“Justice Department urges Supreme Court to decide if felons can be barred from having a gun; The request came days after the high court offered some clarification on testing the constitutionality of gun restrictions”: Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report.

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Russia bans 81 EU media outlets in response to EU restrictions

JURIST

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

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Programming note

HowAppealing

Programming note: On Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. eastern time, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to issue rulings in various cases argued earlier this Term that have yet to be decided. Once the Court posts its decisions online, you can access them via this link. I will post more about these decisions later in the day on Wednesday. However, at 10 a.m., I need to be in court, where I will be waiting to present oral argument for the plaintiffs/appellees/cross-appellants in this case.

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Indonesia confirms National Data Center cyber attack and refuses to pay $8 million ransom

JURIST

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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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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“Ketanji Brown Jackson Reminds Supreme Court That Its Decisions Have Real-World Consequences; The junior justice’s concurring opinion in Rahimi calls out her colleagues for allowing lower court judges, lawmakers, and normal people to twist in the wind”

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“Ketanji Brown Jackson Reminds Supreme Court That Its Decisions Have Real-World Consequences; The junior justice’s concurring opinion in Rahimi calls out her colleagues for allowing lower court judges, lawmakers, and normal people to twist in the wind”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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EU foreign policy chief says bloc has ‘legal framework’ to provide Ukraine military aid over Hungary veto

JURIST

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

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court Says No to State Funding for a Religious Charter School; In a closely watched case, Oklahoma’s highest court blocked what was set to become the nation’s first religious charter school; An appeal is likely”

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court Says No to State Funding for a Religious Charter School; In a closely watched case, Oklahoma’s highest court blocked what was set to become the nation’s first religious charter school; An appeal is likely”: Sarah Mervosh of The New York Times has this report. Michelle Boorstein of The Washington Post reports that “ Oklahoma court rejects proposed religious public charter school; The state Supreme Court said the first-of-its-kind school, approved last yea

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ECHR finds Russia liable for multiple human rights violations in Crimea since 2014

JURIST

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.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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“The Army Made Her Plead Guilty or Face Prison for Being Gay. She’s Still Paying the Price. LGBTQ veterans and advocates want justice for discrimination and are frustrated that an upcoming VA change for so-called bad paper discharges may not achieve that.”

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“The Army Made Her Plead Guilty or Face Prison for Being Gay. She’s Still Paying the Price. LGBTQ veterans and advocates want justice for discrimination and are frustrated that an upcoming VA change for so-called bad paper discharges may not achieve that.” Anne Marshall-Chalmers has this article online at The War Horse.

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UN launches global principles to address misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech

JURIST

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.

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“The Twisted Career of the term ‘Liberty Interest’ Gets Twistier Still in Dep’t of State v. Muñoz”

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“The Twisted Career of the term ‘Liberty Interest’ Gets Twistier Still in Dep’t of State v. Muñoz “: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.

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Assange pleads guilty to one count of US espionage, walks free

JURIST

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.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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“‘Lifesaving decision’: Activists praise Supreme Court ruling in Arlington firearms case.”

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“‘Lifesaving decision’: Activists praise Supreme Court ruling in Arlington firearms case.” Lillie Davidson of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has this report.

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Russia blames US for Sevastopol attack that killed four and summons ambassador

JURIST

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs blamed the US on Monday for a Ukrainian attack on Russian-annexed Crimea that killed four and injured more than 150, saying in a statement they had “no doubt” of the US involvements. Russia also summoned the US ambassador to the country to discuss the issue. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukraine launched US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles equipped with cluster warheads over Sevastopol, the largest city in Cr

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“This Clarence Thomas Dissent Reveals His Favorite Tactic for Constitutional Mayhem”

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“This Clarence Thomas Dissent Reveals His Favorite Tactic for Constitutional Mayhem”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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European Commission preliminary decision finds Microsoft breached EU antitrust rules

JURIST

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.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's 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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“Early divisions signal bitter internal conflicts as Supreme Court turns toward final decisions”

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“Early divisions signal bitter internal conflicts as Supreme Court turns toward final decisions”: John Fritze of CNN has this report.

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India court puts final stay on bail order for opposition leader in money laundering case

JURIST

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,

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“The John Roberts Balancing Act Is Back, at Least for Guns”

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“The John Roberts Balancing Act Is Back, at Least for Guns”: Professor Saul Cornell has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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Kenya dispatch: a day of mass protest starts with abductions, continues with a march on Parliament, and ends with police brutality and deaths

JURIST

David Odero is a law student at Kisii University and a special correspondent for JURIST. He filed this dispatch from Nairobi. Sleep is for the weak and the wicked, as the saying goes, and this sentiment never made more sense than on the morning of Tuesday, 25 June. Individuals alleged to be members of the police force were at the doors of popular anti-Finance Bill activists by 3am and 5am Tuesday morning, armed with heavy weapons.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a