Above The Law
MARCH 24, 2025
One of the many benefits of having a federal clerkship is the extra bonus youll receive if you decide to head to a Biglaw firm post-clerkship. Many elite firms really want people with highly demanding clerkship experience to work for them, and thats why the high end of bonuses for federal clerks who decide to join some Biglaw and boutique firms post-clerkship can reach six figures.
JURIST
MARCH 24, 2025
HRW reported Monday that Germany’s social security system inadequately protects women from poverty, breaching the state’s constitutional obligation to ensure that taxpayers can afford to pay for “necessary living expenses.” According to HRW, women in Germany are overrepresented among the population that is at risk of poverty.
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SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 24, 2025
Share The Sixth Amendments confrontation clause gives defendants in criminal cases the right to be confronted with the witnesses against them. The Supreme Court on Monday morning declined to decide when a statement that is made out of court to an agency responsible for making bail recommendations is the kind of testimonial statement to which the Sixth Amendment applies.
JURIST
MARCH 24, 2025
The South Korean Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was Illegitimate as his conduct, while partially unconstitutional, did not constitute a “betrayal of public trust” The decision effectively reinstates Duck-soo as acting president. While one of the eight justices voted to uphold the impeachment, four voted for dismissal of the case and another two declared the litigation as procedurally invalid.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 24, 2025
Share It was not clear at oral arguments on Monday how the Supreme Court will rule on a challenge to Louisianas latest redistricting plan. The state and a group of Black voters ask the justices to reinstate a congressional map, enacted by the Louisiana legislature last year, that created a second majority-Black district. A federal court threw the map out, agreeing with a group of voters who describe themselves as non-African American that the new map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander &#
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Conflict of Laws
MARCH 24, 2025
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Hamburg Max Planck Institute will host its monthly virtual workshop Current Research in Private International Law at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CEST). Professor Carlos Esplugues ( University of Valencia ) will speak, in English , about the topic Take Domestic Law and Run? The Application of Foreign (Private? State?
Above The Law
MARCH 24, 2025
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which states Attorney General issued an urgent recommendation that customers delete their data from 23andMe after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy? Hint: A spokesperson said the company will look to secure a partner who shares in its commitment to customer data privacy.
JURIST
MARCH 24, 2025
The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) called upon UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to urgently intervene in the repression of peaceful protests in Pakistan. The group also urged Guterres to secure the immediate release of Dr Mahrang Baloch and other members of the Baloch Yekjehti Committee. BHRC’s appeal stresses that the international community “must not remain silent” and must ensure that the Pakistani authorities follow the rule of law.
CARET Legal
MARCH 24, 2025
When insurance defense firms take control of their billing process, disputes shrink, approvals move faster, and cash flow stays steady. Getting paid shouldnt feel like endless waiting, but for many insurance defense firms , thats exactly what can happen. Complex billing guidelines, rejected invoices, and slow approvals turn what should be a straightforward transaction into a bureaucratic mess.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
Above The Law
MARCH 24, 2025
Portlandia had a bit about Northwest hipsters putting a bird on every knick knack up for sale. “Put a bird on it” involved shoving birds onto everything from tote bags to homemade pillows. I think about that bit every time another vendor announces that they’ve “put an AI on” their product. I suspect this will come up a lot this week.
LawSites
MARCH 24, 2025
eDiscovery Assistant, a platform for e-discovery case law and resources, today announced its rebranding as Minerva26. The company describes the rebrand as reflecting its evolution into a “strategic command center for discovery” designed to help litigation teams proactively manage the growing challenges of electronic evidence.
Patently O
MARCH 24, 2025
The copyright dispute over Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" has made its way to the Supreme Court's doorstep. The petition raises questions about judicial deference to administrative interpretations and the scope of copyright protection for musical compositions under the 1909 Copyright Act. In the case, the Second Circuit had sided with Sheeran -- affirming dismissal of the infringement claim based largely on a technical limitation of pre-1976 copyright law.
FDA Law Blog
MARCH 24, 2025
By Larry K. Houck In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), based on the federal Controlled Substances Acts (CSAs) Eight Factor Analysis, recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reschedule marijuana from schedule I to schedule III. The U.S. Department of Justice subsequently conducted a separate Eight Factor Analysis and concurred with HHS rescheduling recommendation.
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.
Above The Law
MARCH 24, 2025
(Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) In my initial article about SXSW 2025 , I talked about why it’s important for lawyers. While there was a limited legally related track, that’s certainly NOT why I spent over a week in Austin. I go because I believe conferences like SXSW and CES offer insights into where our profession is headedor should be.
LawSites
MARCH 24, 2025
Critical Data Mining Category Emerges in the Fight Against Rising Cyberthreats As Cyberthreat Sophistication Grows, ACTFORE’s Advanced Technology-Driven Data Mining Replaces Legacy Doc Review to Support Swift, Accurate Incident Response RESTON, Va.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 24, 2025
Bull Garlington | Learn to practice law in dystopian scenarios. The post Post-Apocalyptic Law: How Lawyers Can Hit the Ground Running After the Fall of Western Civilization appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
MARCH 24, 2025
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting professional paradigms, what does it mean to be authentic in the legal field? On Season 10, Episode 10 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I had the pleasure of speaking with Hannah Beko, a commercial property lawyer, law firm co-owner, and coach, about the power of authenticity in law — especially in the age of AI and data.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
LawSites
MARCH 24, 2025
At Legalweek today, Verbit, a company specializing in transcription technology for a variety of speech-intensive industries, is launching Legal Visor, a new AI-powered platform designed to provide litigators with real-time insights during depositions and other legal proceedings.
Parasec
MARCH 24, 2025
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a major shift in beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Effective immediately, U.S. companies and individuals are no longer required to submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. Moving forward, only foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. must comply with BOI reporting requirements.
LawSites
MARCH 24, 2025
LexisNexis Announces Legal Industrys First Voice AI Assistant to Simplify Legal Workflows, Surface Insights, and Complete Legal Work Faster LexisNexis Protg in Lexis+ AI delivers advanced capabilities that help legal professionals work collaboratively with AI, be more productive, and amplify their strategic impact NEW YORK, March 24, 2025, Legalweek Booth #2101 LexisNexis […]
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 24, 2025
By Adeline Chong, Singapore Management University Introduction In two decisions decided within a fortnight of each other, the Singapore Court of Appeal considered anti-suit injunctions pursued to restrain proceedings allegedly brought in breach of arbitration agreements. The first case, Asiana Airlines, Inc v Gate Gourmet Korea Co, Ltd ( Asiana Airlines ) [1] dealt with whether A could rely on an arbitration agreement between A and B to restrain Bs proceedings against C, a third party.
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?
LawSites
MARCH 24, 2025
Rev’s SmartDepo Acquisition Powers Next-Generation AI for Testimony Analysis Rev, the worlds most accurate speech-to-text technology company, has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industrys most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries Both companies have established successful track records serving leading law firms and court reporting agencies The acquisition combines Revs >99% accurate transcription with SmartDepos 100% […]
JURIST
MARCH 24, 2025
Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem mamolu Sunday for multiple corruption charges.A Turkish court remanded mamolu in custody pending trial, prompting mass protests across Istanbul and other cities. mamolu, a leading member of the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), was detained on Wednesday, as part of a sweeping investigation into an alleged criminal network.
LawSites
MARCH 24, 2025
eDiscovery Assistant Rebrands as Minerva26: A New Era of Strategic Discovery Begins The trusted legal research platform evolves into a strategic command center for discovery, equipping litigators with foresight, clarity, and control over ESI.
ABA Journal
MARCH 24, 2025
A federal law that makes it a crime to knowingly make false statements to influence the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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