Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
As the old marketing adage goes, consistency is key, but law firm style guides need consistency that contemplates variety when it comes to client alert formats, allowing attorneys to tailor alerts to best fit the audience and subject matter, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The US expanded its sanctions against entities in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong on Wednesday. The sanctions were implemented following persistent warnings from US officials, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. These officials have explicitly cautioned China against the provision of dual-use items—materials that can be used for both civilian and military purposes—to Russia, asserting that these items are critical in enhancing
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
But will Columbia Law listen to reason? The post Columbia Law Review Asks To Cancel Exams Amid Administrative Grading Confusion, General Absolute Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
Pakistan Institute of Conflict and Security Studies ( PICSS ) released a report on Wednesday that revealed there was a increase in militant attacks in April which resulted in the deaths of 70 individuals, including civilian and security forces personnel. Although there was an increase in the number of attacks since March, there was a slight decrease in the number of fatalities.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Judge told that his acts were so serious that they'll let him continue doing what he's already doing. The post Federal Judge Given Slap On Wrist After Handcuffing Innocent, Crying Child appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“How an Ordinary Guy Took a $3,000 Case to the Supreme Court; Stuart Harrow has his day — to one justice’s bemusement: ‘I’m just wondering why the government’s making us do this.’” Ben Foldy will have this front page article in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “How an Ordinary Guy Took a $3,000 Case to the Supreme Court; Stuart Harrow has his day — to one justice’s bemusement: ‘I’m just wondering why the government’s making us do this.’
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday to express their support for the labor and healthcare reforms put forward by President Gustavo Petro. Tens of thousands marched in Columbia in support of the reforms, while the President delivered a speech in defense of the social reforms. In terms of the health care reform, he stated that healthcare could not be a business.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“The Roberts Court and the Rule of Lawlessness”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “The Roberts Court and the Rule of Lawlessness” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned on Thursday China’s Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Zhou Zhyiong, after China’s Coast Guard attacked Filipino vessels that were on a humanitarian mission in Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on April 30. The DFA said in its statement that China “ harassed, blocked, water cannoned, rammed vessels of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).&
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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
MAY 2, 2024
“What Is a Song? Is it simply the music flowing out of your earphones? According to the law, the answer is a bit more complicated.” Ben Sisario of The New York Times has this report. The post “What Is a Song? Is it simply the music flowing out of your earphones? According to the law, the answer is a bit more complicated.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) affirmed Italy’s right to recover a millennia-old bronze sculpture from a Malibu museum on Thursday in a case that weighed the importance of a nation’s cultural heritage against fundamental property rights. The sculpture, Victorious Youth , dates back to 300-100 BCE. While its creator has not been positively identified, it is broadly attributed to Lysippos , a prolific artist known for his lifelike renderings of the male form.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked”: Geoff Mulvihill of The Associated Press has this report. And Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Supreme Court’s next chapter on abortion puts women’s health in its crosshairs; Abortion advocates are on red alert after the Supreme Court showed interest in further limiting access to the procedure.” The post “Abortion is still consuming US politi
Intelligize Blog
MAY 2, 2024
As expected, big business is lining up to take on the Federal Trade Commission’s new ban on noncompete agreements. In a move cheered by labor interests across the United States, the FTC approved a measure last month prohibiting employers from using contracts to prevent their workers from moving to rival companies. It took roughly 24 hours for the U.S.
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HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“A rare Georgia Supreme Court race could hinge on abortion rights”: Greg Bluestein and Rosie Manins of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution have this report. The post “A rare Georgia Supreme Court race could hinge on abortion rights” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Columbia's Law Review Asks For Pass/Fail Exams: Pretty reasonable considering a small blue army got deployed near the exam rooms. Judge Responds To Leniency Request With A Hell No: Can't fault 'em for trying, I guess. Pushing Cops Is A-OK If You're A Judge: Funny, people have gotten far more punishment for way less. First Come The Selfies, Then Comes The Justice: Kim Kardashian goes to the White House.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“Um Wow, How Was Neal Katyal Sitting Courtside at an NBA Playoff Game? Come, let us together investigate how corporate America’s favorite Supreme Court lawyer could possibly have found himself watching Jamal Murray from the comfort of the best seats in the house.” Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “Um Wow, How Was Neal Katyal Sitting Courtside at an NBA Playoff Game?
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Tell us how you really feel. The post Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A ‘Hell No’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“Harry Reid Botches Miers Nomination; Huge victory for conservatives”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Harry Reid Botches Miers Nomination; Huge victory for conservatives” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
A Massachusetts businessman has filed a $300 million racketeering lawsuit against Dentons and Boies Schiller Flexner alleging that the law firms failed to inform him…
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“IVF and the Alabama Ruling”: The Spring 2024 issue of The New Atlantis contains a series of essays on this topic. Leah Libresco Sargeant has an essay titled “ Embryos as Schrödinger’s Persons: The Alabama IVF ruling reveals peculiar entities that are neither people nor property until we need them to be.” Charlotte Collingwood has an essay titled “ Laboring in the Dark: IVF might sound like an act of taking control, but it felt like an act of surrender.” And E
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
A New York judge should be censured for engaging in a street brawl with his neighbors and for participating in matters involving an attorney who…
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Someday these tools may work magic, but most people aren't even using the existing products to their full potential. The post Enough About The Future Of AI… What Can Legal Do (Responsibly) With It Right NOW? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
At-home lab test maker Everly Health urged a Delaware federal judge to affirm its nearly $1 billion arbitration award against Walgreens over claims the pharmacy chain deliberately misused the digital health platform's trademark while secretly diverting COVID-19 tests to its own pharmacists while Walgreens argued the arbitrator overstepped his authority in bestowing such an "egregious" award.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Hard to balance artist rights and preventing incentives for expensive add-on content. The post Who Exactly Needs To Give Permission To Show LeBron’s Tattoo? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
The shadow docket is making everything worse for everyone. The post Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Is Making Life Tougher For Justice Department Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
A federal judge who ordered a defendant’s daughter handcuffed to warn her about the consequences of drug use has been reprimanded by the judicial council…
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
And yes, of course Kim Kardashian took a selfie in front of the White House. The post Kim Kardashian Visits The White House To Advocate For Criminal Justice Reform appeared first on Above the Law.
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