Attorney at Work
MAY 10, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft 365 includes three apps — Bookings, Forms, and ToDo — that make it easy to streamline your work. The post Transform Your Law Practice With Three Microsoft 365 Apps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that police officers may continue to seize cars that defendants allegedly use to commit a crime, without an immediate hearing. States often allow that kind of seizure—known as civil forfeiture—when officers believe that the car is connected to a crime in which the owner is not involved. Justice Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, noted that the constitutional right to due process depends on the circumstances.
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Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Leonard Leo got a protester arrested. The protester secured the last laugh. The post Man Arrested For Protesting Outside Federalist Society Chief’s House Earns $62.5K Settlement From The Cops appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in a 6-3 decision that copyright owners may recover damages for copyright infringement that occurred more than three years before the filing of a lawsuit. Music producer Sherman Nealy initiated what would become Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy in 2018 on the basis that Warner Chappell Music violated the copyright of his music.
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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
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
It would be wise for legal service communities to navigate the complexities of AI/ML with a nuanced approach that balances innovation and caution. The post Securing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Legal Services appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Optimized Legal Audio is an artificial intelligence engine in its infancy that tries to hear what judges say, read the language they use, and through this to infer their relative preference for one attorney’s argument over another’s. The post Generating Predictions For <em>Grants Pass v. Johnson</em> Using Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
MAY 10, 2024
Clearly understanding your needs prior to selecting a software will help inform realistic expectations for the onboarding process. While most law firms are starting to see the benefits of legal tech, the headache of onboarding a new legal practice management system (LPMS) — especially one that touches all processes — is a real barrier to becoming a more modern firm.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
'Louis Vuitton asserted that only it could use the letters “L” and “V” in its branding.' The post Louis Vuitton’s Opposition To Trademark For Gardening Tools Fails Spectacularly appeared first on Above the Law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MAY 10, 2024
A Missed Opportunity or the First of Many Decisions to Come? The recent rulings on climate change by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) are—as others have pointed out in this blog symposium —both “historic and unprecedented” for various reasons, not least regarding the question of reparation for climate change-related harm. While redress is a pivotal question to think through in relation to climate change, it has, somewhat surprisingly, received less attention from scholars and has no
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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
MAY 10, 2024
The victims of the scheme include the elderly and working class people investing their savings. The post Former Biglaw Partner Gets 15-Year Jail Sentence For Ponzi Scheme appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 10, 2024
Catch up on this week's key real estate developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including reflections from co-lead plaintiffs counsel in the Norfolk Southern derailment case, Q1 results from the big four brokers, and a synopsis of billions in new grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Congratulations to the deserving winner of our 15th annual law revue video contest! The post Law Revue Video Contest 2024: The Winner! appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
MAY 10, 2024
Is your current process for avoiding conflict of interest adequate? If you aren't sure, use this checklist for lawyers to avoid risk and ensure legal ethics and professional responsibilities are upheld. The post Conflict of interest checklist for California law firms appeared first on One Legal.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Allegedly. The post Prosecutors Ready To Stretch Definition Of Market Manipulation As Much As Archegos Chief Stretched The Truth With His Counterparties appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
Nigerian investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu on Friday was released after 10 days in police custody. Ojukwu was released after intense criticism and protests from media rights groups demanding his release. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism ( FIJ ) released a statement on Ojukwu’s release thanking both local and international media organizations, civil society organizations, activists, lawyers, and active citizens whose efforts helped secure the freedom of the reporter.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Conference Call Calamities appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
The United Nations International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (UN Mechanism) warned Friday against racial discrimination in Italian law enforcement, following a comprehensive mission that included visits to Rome, Milan, Catania, and Naples to assess the intersection of race and law enforcement practices.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Is Sotomayor in favor of term limits for SCOTUS justices? Without change, she says things feel 'static' at the high court. The post Sotomayor Says A Woman Chief Justice May Be Unlikely In Her Lifetime appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
Australia and Tuvalu released a joint statement Thursday announcing new commitments to improve security relations and remove the veto power Australia previously had over the tiny island nation’s security relations with other countries. The announcement addressed the implementation and interpretation of the Falepili Union , a bilateral treaty which was entered into on November 9, 2023 and expands upon the Australia-Tuvalu Security Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (2017).
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Firms often keep these processes under wraps until an attorney reaches partnership. Here's why. The post The Strategic Secrecy Of Law Firm Origination appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 10, 2024
“Justice Clarence Thomas calls criticism of him ‘nastiness’ and ‘lies’; Justice Thomas offered some of his most extensive comments since news broke last year of travel and real estate deals paid for by businessman Harlan Crow”: Justin Jouvenal, Tobi Raji, and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report. John Fritze of CNN reports that “ Justice Clarence Thomas decries Washington as ‘hideous’ and pushes back on ‘nastiness’ of critics.” And Chris Marr of Bloomberg
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Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
And how you can avoid this fate. The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 3 Reasons Your Website Redesign Will Be A Disaster appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 10, 2024
“Justice Kavanaugh Speaks at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Justice Kavanaugh Speaks at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 10, 2024
Since it is impossible to regulate the amount of time spent on a take-home project, such projects might not be an accurate reflection of a job candidate’s abilities in a real-world setting. The post Pre-Employment Projects Shouldn’t Be Required For Legal Job Candidates appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 10, 2024
“Philadelphia jury awards former mechanic $725.5M in Exxon Mobil case; The jurors linked Paul Gill’s cancer to benzene exposure during his work in the 1970s as an auto mechanic and service station attendant”: Frank Kummer and Ryan W. Briggs of The Philadelphia Inquirer have this report. The post “Philadelphia jury awards former mechanic $725.5M in Exxon Mobil case; The jurors linked Paul Gill’s cancer to benzene exposure during his work in the 1970s as an auto mecha
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