Attorney at Work
JULY 11, 2024
Streamline your time-entry process and you will stop losing money. Here's how. The post 5 Tips to Make Time Entry Less Painful for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
President William Ruto, on Thursday, dismissed his cabinet and the Attorney General, save for the deputy president and the Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS). In a televised press release, the President directed that in the absence of these Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries would coordinate the ministries until the next cabinet is constituted. According to the president: I will immediately engage in extensive consultations across different sectors and political formations, with the aim of s
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
The latest details of the Supreme Court justice's luxury trips keep getting more surreal. The post No Big Deal… Just Clarence Thomas Using GOP Donor Money To Visit Russians appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ruled on Wednesday that Nigeria violated the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in its response to the protests that took place in October 2020, according to a statement published by the court. In its ruling, the court found that Nigerian authorities violated three Nigerian citizens’ “right to life, security of person, freedom of expression, assembly and association, pro
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
First Amendments. how do they work?!? The post Free Speech Galaxy Brain Elon Musk Promises Lawsuit Against Advertisers For Not Giving Him Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JULY 11, 2024
“‘The Justices Dropped This Bomb’: Three Legal Experts on a Shocking Supreme Court Term.” Law professors Kate Shaw , William Baude , and Stephen I. Vladeck participated in this Opinion Round Table discussion online at The New York Times.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation (also known as Grassy Narrows), located in Ontario, Canada, highlighted Thursday the severe impact of mercury contamination on their community before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) in the first virtual public hearing in the case. The IACHR addresses human rights and violations in the Organization of American States (OAS), of which Canada is one of the 35 member states.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
He'd have gotten away with it too if not for his employer's due diligence! The post Faux Biglaw Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud, Gets Prison Time appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Police in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have withdrawn attempted suicide and consuming alcohol charges against Irish woman Tori Towey, a lawyer assisting her case said on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday. Towey, an Irish flight attendant with Emirates Airlines since April 2023, was briefly imprisoned and had her passport confiscated and destroyed, according to the Detained in Dubai (DiD) legal group.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group plan to divest care centers to an affiliate of VitalCaring Group. Several experts said this will likely clear the way for the companies’ merger. The post Will A Divestiture Save the UnitedHealth Group-Amedisys Deal? appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal granted activist Tam Tak-chi leave to appeal his sedition convictions to the Court of Final Appeal under section 32(2) of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance on Wednesday. Section 32(2) states that leave to appeal will only be granted if the case involves an important point of law or leads to substantial injustice.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Law clerks are watching. They are increasingly empowered to use their voices and share their experiences. The post Sexual Harassment Rocks The Federal Judiciary Again. It’s Time For A Reckoning. appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
Counsel for Carlos Watson on Thursday told a Brooklyn federal jury not to trust prosecutors' "shady" claims that the Ozy Media founder and CEO defrauded lenders and investors by falsely inflating the news and entertainment startup's bottom line.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Just how big will this group lateral move get? Stay tuned to find out. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Recruits Team Of Lawyers Away From Competitor To Open Up New Office appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
Despite growing buzz, normalized nonlawyer ownership of law firms is a distant prospect, so the legal community should focus first on liberalizing state restrictions on attorney and firm purchases of practices, which would bolster succession planning and improve access to justice, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
The firm took immediate action after the allegations came to light. The post Major Biglaw Firm Fired Partner Over ‘Serious Misconduct’ appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that the Zimbabwe army commander’s support for the country’s ruling party threatens the integrity of the country’s future elections as well as the rights of voters participating in them. The rights group called on the Zimbabwe government to end the military’s involvement in partisan politics, urging authorities to implement reforms that ensure state security forces do not threaten future elections.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
From Competition To Colleagues: Foley & Lardner makes bold recruiting play. Justice Thomas Really Gets Around: Clarence took a break from the RV to go yachting in Russia. Far From Professional: Prosecutor demoted after getting caught sending former Judge Kindred nudes. Take It As A Learning Opportunity: Former prosecutor makes a lesson out of the YSL RICO case.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's broad reading of its authority under Section 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act in the R.R. Donnelley and SolarWinds actions has ramifications for companies dealing with cybersecurity breaches, but it remains to be seen whether the commission's use of the provision will withstand judicial scrutiny, say attorneys at Sullivan & Cromwell.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
He thanks his firm for allowing him to pursue his passions on and off the field. Congratulations! The post Biglaw Paralegal To Compete In 2024 Summer Olympics appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
A California federal magistrate judge overseeing discovery in multidistrict litigation over claims that social media is addictive denied TikTok's request Thursday for "full" forensic images of all personal devices bellwether plaintiffs used to access its platform, telling defense counsel that he's concerned about the "overbreadth" of the request and privacy issues.
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
There's a real potential for a conflict of interest. The post Prosecutor Demoted After Sending Judge Nude Photos appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
Subsidiaries of Canadian cannabis company Halo Collective Inc. can't escape patent infringement claims by a Colorado-based firm specializing in developing techniques for extracting hemp oil, a California federal judge has ruled, rejecting a slew of motions seeking summary judgment.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
I've learned more Crim Law from this case than I did in law school. The post YSL RICO Case Leads To Helpful Breakdown Of Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
JULY 11, 2024
The American Arbitration Association today announced the launch of a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) designed to enable parties with multiple arbitration cases to streamline their case administration. The APIs will allow parties to send and receive documents, file new cases, and track case-related activities.
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
It's such a pleasure to work with you. The post Thanks So Much To Our Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
JULY 11, 2024
To overcome the administrative challenges of employment law cases, your firm must adopt a systematic, structured approach to case management. Managing employment law cases that span multiple years can be overwhelming. Many firms face common challenges when dealing with these complex, long-term cases , such as difficulty tracking deadlines, managing voluminous documentation, coordinating with multiple parties, and staying current with legislative changes.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Which law firms are considered to be at the top of their game? Let's find out! The post Vault Rankings: Top Midsize Law Firms By Regional Prestige (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
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