Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
'The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's like I'm billing 2,000 hours-plus a year,' she said. The post Biglaw Paralegal Makes History At 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
The District of Columbia’s Court of Appeals rejected a First Amendment challenge to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which penalizes unauthorized access to copyrighted material and limits the scope of “fair use” exceptions. Filed by Judge Nina Pillard, the decision stated that while the First Amendment protects the right to read, it does not guarantee unrestricted access to all reading materials one might desire.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
He's attacking Court reform, despite wide support for the proposals. The post Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Several EU countries called on Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) on Sunday to demand the release of the official voting records, after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in recent elections despite conflicting election data published by the opposition. In a joint declaration on Sunday, the heads of government of Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal expressed their concerns over the previous week’s elections in Venezuela.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
It's a day that ends in 'y' so there's more news about Clarence Thomas taking luxury gifts and covering it up. The post Clarence Thomas Has Forgotten More Vacations Than You’ll Ever Know appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
Updated: A Florida foreclosure lawyer has said his name and his bar number were used in a court filing generated by artificial intelligence.
LawSites
AUGUST 5, 2024
Within the span of five days recently in Chicago, I attended two somewhat different conferences, and at each, I found evidence that we are moving the ball forward on developing and implementing practical applications for generative AI in law. You may wonder why I even needed evidence.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
When Pixar’s Inside Out 2 hit theaters in June, audiences were once again invited to explore the inner workings of the human mind.
LawSites
AUGUST 5, 2024
Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew.
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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?
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
* In his new book, Neal Gorsuch explains that there are too many laws. Not on women's bodies or anything. but on the important people like presidents who encourage supporters to murder the vice president. [ The Guardian ] * Delaware asks Elon Musk for ANY case precedent to support his $56 billion pay package. Maybe AI can hallucinate him one. [ Law360 ] * Meanwhile, Elon is under investigation for violating personal information farming laws under the guise of a political action committee. [ Reut
ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
Updated: Former New Jersey Supreme Court Justice James H. Coleman Jr. died at age 91 on Aug. 2, rising from his childhood in a home without electricity and running water to become the first Black justice appointed to the state supreme court.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Learn about the tools that make it easy to build a competitive and trustworthy visual brand. The post Powerful Branding Strategies And Marketing Tips For Small Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
Prosecutors with the California National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force will help prosecute state cases originating in Alameda County, California, according to an announcement Friday by…
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Not surprising this Texas-based firm is tops in this catgory. The post Texas Firm At The Top Of This Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
AUGUST 5, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit’s new decision in Sanho v. Kaijet highlights the narrowness of the pre-filing grace period (safe harbor) provision under the America Invents Act (AIA) and serves as a reminder that there are a number of patents that would have been valid under the pre-AIA patent system may no longer be valid under the current law.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
What an unserious state. The post Lawyer Tries To Blow Up Statue At Chinese Embassy. Yes, He’s From Where You Think He Is. appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
UK law associations expressed concern Monday over the suggestion that 24-hour “night courts” should be established to deal with the mass riots throughout the UK, emphasizing that solicitors are already overworked and underpaid. The (CBA), Magistrates’ Association, and UK Law Society all expressed concern over the potential plan. In an open letter to the Ministry of Justice, the Chair of the Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA) Chair, Daniel Bonich, said: … Si
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support ! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are even more Thomas x Crow trips ! Clients Realize There Are Other Options: Am Law 200 and midsized firms are seeing an uptick in work. Where Do The Best Teach? : Check out this law professor ranking. Lawyer Tries To Blow Up Another Statue: Guess where he's from.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Armed attackers injured at least 10 Guarani and Kaiowá Indigenous peoples reclaiming their land in Lagoa Rica, Brazil on Saturday. The attackers were mobilized by misinformation on social media characterizing the legal reclamation of Guarani and Kaiowá land as an “invasion” beyond the land that was allocated for reclamation. The attackers are alleged to have shot at the Indigenous people, burned down their camp and prevented the fire department from accessing the site.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Don't look now, but clients seem increasingly at home with firms offering a lower price point. The post Litigation Growth Continues Flowing Away From Top Am Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Rioting and unrest continued Monday across the United Kingdom, with numerous towns and cities reeling from the ongoing violence. The disorder prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to condemn the riots as”far-right thuggery.” Several countries, including Australia, Nigeria , Malaysia and Kenya have issued warnings to their citizens in or travelling to the UK following the riots, with the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that there is an “increased risk of violence a
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
These are schools where students think their professors are the best at teaching the law. The post The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following weeks of deadly nationwide protests calling for quota reform, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced in an address to the nation on Monday. The news comes as Sheikh Hasina fled the country and took refuge in India after protestors called for her resignation, storming her residential home in Dhaka.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2024
“Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch warns of federal law overreach in new book”: CBS News has posted this video on YouTube.
Law 360
AUGUST 5, 2024
The Illinois Legislature heeded a call from the state's Supreme Court to shield business from potentially ruinous damages under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, but lawyers say the new protections can still leave large employers facing hefty verdicts.
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