Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
Which firms -- and which lawyers -- came out on top when it comes to excellence in client service? The post In-House Leaders Say Lawyers At These Biglaw Firms Are Client Service ‘All-Stars’ (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 4, 2024
French and Spanish farmers on Monday blocked the border of the Spanish regions of Basque and Catalonia and cut off traffic at key border crossings in protest against the EU’s agriculture policy. News outlets reported that hundreds of tractors gathered at the France-Spain border on Monday morning and obstructed main access points in all the border crossings, from Irun in the Basque Country to La Jonquera in Catalonia.
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LawSites
JUNE 4, 2024
Last week, I reported here that researchers at Stanford University planned to augment a study they released of generative AI legal research tools from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters, in which it found that they deliver hallucinated results more often than the companies say in their marketing of the products.
JURIST
JUNE 4, 2024
A Pakistani Christian who was attacked by a mob last month after being accused of blasphemy has succumbed to his injuries, local media reported Monday. Nazir Masih, 72, sustained severe head injuries during the May 25 attack and underwent two surgeries before his death. He was buried in Sargodha, a city in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Masih was injured after more than 100 men attacked him and his son over allegations they desecrated pages of the Holy Qur’an, Islam’s holy book.
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.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JUNE 4, 2024
Can the new advisory opinion interpreting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) move us beyond the lethargy of unmet climate change policy needs ? The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (the Tribunal, ITLOS) established the gravity of this question by stating that “climate change represents an existential threat and raises human rights concerns” (para. 66).
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LawSites
JUNE 4, 2024
Last September, two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage, announced their merger, with the promise of combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution.
JURIST
JUNE 4, 2024
Portugal announced a plan to toughen its immigration policies on Monday known as the “Action Plan for Migration.” The country’s Council of Ministers approved the new plan which seeks to regulate migration, attract foreign talent, and foster human integration and institutional reorganization. According to the Portuguese government, the plan aims “to correct the serious problems in the rules for entry into Portugal, resolve the operational incapacity of [the Agency for Int
HowAppealing
JUNE 4, 2024
“Using Math to Analyze the Supreme Court Reveals an Intriguing Pattern; The conservative wing isn’t always aligned, and that leads to some surprising outcomes”: Sarah Isgur and professor Dean Jens have this essay online at Politico Magazine. The post “Using Math to Analyze the Supreme Court Reveals an Intriguing Pattern; The conservative wing isn’t always aligned, and that leads to some surprising outcomes” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
What's going on in the case filed by the New York Times against Microsoft and OpenAI? For now, the most attention must be paid to the pending motions to dismiss. The post The Changing Times appeared first on Above the Law.
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
JUNE 4, 2024
“Pa. Supreme Court to weigh life sentences for felony murder; A case involving a 36-year-old from Allegheny County could open the door to eventual freedom for others convicted of felony murder — involvement in a crime in which a death occurs; Will Marie ‘Mechie’ Scott, 70, see an end to half a century behind bars?” Miranda Jeyaretnam and Peter Hall of PublicSource have this report.
Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
What happened to free speech? The post This Is The Actual Campus Censorship The Free Speech People Should Be Worried About appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 4, 2024
“The Verdict Is In on the Supreme Court”: Columnist Maureen Dowd has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Verdict Is In on the Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
LegalTalkNetwork
JUNE 4, 2024
Although the calendar celebration for Pride Month may only last four weeks, there is no expiration date for celebrating and honoring all of the brave trailblazers who have fought tirelessly to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for all Americans. Lawyers, in particular, have played a critical role in solidifying and protecting rights, like in the landmark Bostock v.
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ABA Journal
JUNE 4, 2024
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 4, 2024
Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Last January, the Supreme Court refused to disturb an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit that temporarily allowed New York to enforce a new concealed-carry law while multiple challenges to the law proceed.
ABA Journal
JUNE 4, 2024
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that the New York University School of Law illegally used racial and sexual preferences to select some…
Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
We’re just over here creating exceptional content for attorneys! Who doesn’t love that? The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 Things I Love About Hosting Legal Tech Panels appeared first on Above the Law.
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 4, 2024
Jay Harrington | Initiating client conversations positions you as a trusted advisor who is the “first phone call” when new legal needs arise. The post Client Conversations: You’re Not Bugging Your Clients If You’re Providing Value appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law 360
JUNE 4, 2024
Lawsuits claiming Zantac and its generic equivalents caused cancer belong in Connecticut state court, two groups of Constitution State cancer patients and their estates say, arguing against several drugmakers' assertions that they can't be sued in the state on innovator and warning label liability claims.
Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
Generative AI comes to Biglaw summer associates, but how do they like it? The post No ‘Fear Factor’: Biglaw Summer Associates ‘Excited’ About Using AI appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 4, 2024
A juror hearing the government's $36 billion market manipulation case against Archegos founder Bill Hwang took the unusual step Tuesday of asking if there was "something we are not being told" after COVID-19 sidelined a lawyer and prompted others to don masks.
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.
Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
Lawsuit against Fox Rothschild alleges age discrimination. The post Biglaw Firm Allegedly Told Partner It was Time To ‘Hang Up His Spurs’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 4, 2024
Last week's Eleventh Circuit opinion in Snell v. United Specialty Insurance, notable for a concurrence outlining the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate a term's common meaning, is hopefully the first step toward developing a coherent basis for the judiciary's generative AI use, says David Zaslowsky at Baker McKenzie.
Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2024
No matter how much experience you have, approach each new challenge with fresh eyes. The post In My Experience… appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 4, 2024
To deliver clear and effective written advocacy, lawyers should follow the model of a fine dining chef — seasoning a foundation of pure facts with punchy descriptors, spicing it up with analogies, refining the recipe and trimming the fat — thus catering to a sophisticated audience of decision-makers, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.
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