Attorney at Work
MAY 20, 2024
Data visualization is gaining traction as we grapple with terabytes of electronically stored information. The post Data Visualization Accelerates eDiscovery: Picture This appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo Bay detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including one for the killing of a US soldier in Afghanistan. Khadr waived his right to appeal in 2010 when he pleaded guilty to murder charges. Despite a subsequent ruling by the federal appeals court in Washington, DC which called into question whether Khadr could have been charged with the crimes in the first place, a divided three-judge
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iHire
MAY 20, 2024
How can employers recruit and retain Generation Z, and how can Gen Zers find the right jobs and grow their careers? This exclusive iHire research report helps both sides better understand and connect with one another to drive the future of work forward.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The US Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to a Maryland school district’s gender identity policy, which parents are alleging violates their rights. In John and Jane Parents v. Montgomery County Board of Education , three parents with children who attend Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) allege the school enacted policies that violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2024
“A Different Way of Seeing Justice Alito’s Blame-the-Wife Defense”: Jennifer Weiner has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “A Different Way of Seeing Justice Alito’s Blame-the-Wife Defense” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2024
“Remember What’s Behind the Alito Attacks”: Jeffrey Blehar has this post at National Review’s “The Corner” blog. The post “Remember What’s Behind the Alito Attacks” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Amnesty International said Monday that a South Korea’s Constitutional Court hearing set for Tuesday regarding four landmark climate change cases could set a “human rights precedent” for climate litigation. The four cases were first heard in April by the court and involve approximately 200 people, 60 of whom are children. The plaintiffs are suing the South Korean government due to an alleged failure to adequately protect people against the harms of climate change, claiming the s
HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2024
In the May 27, 2024 issue of The New Yorker: In the Talk of the Town section, Margaret Talbot has a Comment titled “ Donald Trump’s Abortion Problem at the Polls; Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, G.O.P. efforts to ban abortion have backfired with voters in many states — and they could do so again in November.” Sharon Lerner has a Reporter at Large article headlined “ How 3M Discovered, Then Concealed, the Dangers of Forever Chemicals; The company found its own toxic comp
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The High Court in London ruled in favour of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange Monday, allowing him to appeal against his contentious extradition to the US for alleged espionage associated with the publication of US classified documents while he. He will remain in the UK for the time being. Outside the High Court, under uncharacteristically sunny British skies, hundreds of supporters of Julian Assange had gathered in anticipation of the ruling.
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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 20, 2024
“The CFPB’s Pyrrhic Supreme Court Victory: The Constitution allows the Federal Reserve’s profits to fund the bureau; But the Fed has no profits.” Hal Scott will have this op-ed in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “The CFPB’s Pyrrhic Supreme Court Victory: The Constitution allows the Federal Reserve’s profits to fund the bureau; But the Fed has no profits.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Tunisian protesters gathered in the capital in support of President Kais Saied on Sunday amid an unprecedented nationwide strike and protest from lawyers following the violent arrest of lawyer Sonia Dahmani. Around a hundred protesters gathered in front of the Municipal Theatre of Tunis, a main point for protests, carrying banners condemning foreign interference in the country’s domestic affairs, the presence of migrants and affirming Tunisia’s independence and sovereignty.
HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2024
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases. The post Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Suspected attackers with knives injured three people Sunday during a roadshow by the National Conference (NC) party in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, according to local media. In the aftermath of the incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, senior NC leader Javed Ahmad Rana told ANI: The government claims that there is peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2024
“Upside-down flag controversy is the latest for Supreme Court Justice Alito”: David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this report. The post “Upside-down flag controversy is the latest for Supreme Court Justice Alito” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday named a caretaker president and outlined constitutionally mandated succession plans following Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. The helicopter carrying Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian crashed in foggy conditions in northeastern Iran on Sunday, according to official state media.
HowAppealing
MAY 20, 2024
“The Alitos Let Their Freak Flag Fly”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “The Alitos Let Their Freak Flag Fly” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The US agreed to withdraw American troops from Niger, the two countries said in a joint statement on Sunday. “The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of Niger have reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun,” the statement said. It continued, “It is therefore agreed that this disengagement will end no later than September 15, 2024.
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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 20, 2024
“Notre Dame Law School alumnae Kari Lorentson ’19 J.D. and Elizabeth Totzke ’22 J.D. to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett”: Denise Wager of the Notre Dame Law School has this report. The post “Notre Dame Law School alumnae Kari Lorentson ’19 J.D. and Elizabeth Totzke ’22 J.D. to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
From The Tortured Lawyers Department, we now present, The Departure Memo. The post Biglaw Associate Writes Taylor Swift-Inspired ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Departure Memo appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
A former Indiana judge who asked about a settlement while presiding over a hearing and then loaned the defendant $1,000 to resolve the matter has…
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
Col. Rich Kniseley, who heads up the Space Force's Commercial Space Office, said right now he is ‘targeting mainly space domain awareness’ for the first CASR contracts. The post Space Force Expects First Space Reserve Contracts By Year End appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
The State Bar of California's board of trustees approved a plan last week to expunge discipline records automatically for attorneys who have not been disbarred.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
Straight C student? Don't let that get in the way of graduating summa! The post Law School Botches Graduation, Just Starts Handing Out Honors At Random appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
MAY 20, 2024
Despite the important services that notaries perform, many people do not have a clear understanding of exactly what they do. The post Notary publics: What they are and debunking myths about what they can do appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
I mean, would *you* want this guy associated with your favorite team? The post Phillies Fans Brutally Roast Samuel Alito appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
MAY 20, 2024
Scarlett Johansson revealed in a statement Monday that she declined OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's offer to voice the current ChatGPT, but said she was "shocked, angered and in disbelief" when she recently heard a demo of the generative artificial intelligence system's voice that "sounded so eerily similar" to her own.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
A good outsourced partner can work alongside in-house accountants and stay on top of the moving target of healthcare accounting regulations, addressing tax risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The post Tax Challenges for Healthcare Accounting Teams Bring Opportunity for Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
A former practice group assistant at Jenner & Block has filed a lawsuit contending that the law firm violated federal law when it fired her…
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