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.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
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.
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.
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
JURIST
MAY 10, 2024
Georgia police arrested 6 people on Thursday as part of protests over the country’s proposed “Foreign Agents” Bill. There have been many reports of police violence against protesters in Georgia, with Human Rights Watch (HRW) calling the violence concerning after speaking to several protesters who were attacked. The Georgian Special Investigation Service (SIS) is currently investigating over 80 reports of violence against protestors.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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.
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).
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
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.
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.
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
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.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
Law 360
MAY 10, 2024
Help for lawyers in dealing with legal data challenges has come, thanks to corporate and law firm leaders who founded a new industry framework called Legal Data Intelligence. And at least one U.S. senator is questioning Amazon and Walmart's use of new tech to create "dynamic pricing" that may harm consumers.
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.
Law 360
MAY 10, 2024
An advocacy group for the retail industry is backing Walgreens as it looks to set aside a nearly $1 billion arbitral award in a dispute with a COVID test maker, telling a Delaware federal judge that judicial intervention is warranted in this case.
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.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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