Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
CoCounsel 2.0 is a faster, more integrated, and smarter AI legal assistant. The post How Thomson Reuters Supercharged CoCounsel With Gen AI Advances appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The National Assembly of Pakistan approved the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill on Monday, with international groups voicing concerns about its erosion of judicial independence in the country. The amendment modifies Article 175 of the Constitution, introducing a selection process for the Chief Justice of Pakistan. A parliamentary committee will select the Chief Justice from the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court, subject to the president’s approval.
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LawSites
OCTOBER 21, 2024
When Avaneesh Marwaha stepped down as CEO of legal tech company Litera in 2022, becoming chairman of the company’s board of directors, it was a surprise to many in the legal technology community.
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, founder of elPeriódico , was released from prison this Saturday after spending more than two years behind bars in pre-trial detention. Zamora, who has been a vocal critic of government corruption through his investigative reporting, was transferred to house arrest after a court ruling determined that his preventive detention had exceeded legal limits.
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.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“Judicial Notice (10.20.24): Blast Off; A justice under indictment, Elon Musk’s latest lawsuit, a MAGA legal warrior, and a Biglaw firm’s aggressive response to a discrimination lawsuit.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“First Openly Transgender Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court; ACLU’s Chase Strangio will argue on behalf of minors and their families; Tennessee one of 22 states that ban gender affirming care for minors”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Even study groups are complex now. The post So Much For Free Speech: Harvard Law Students Punished For Reading Together At Campus Library appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“High court passes on guns, agency authority as dust settles from blockbuster rulings; The justices turned down petitions on felon gun ownership and presidential firing power, for now”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment. The post Meet The First-Ever Openly Transgender Lawyer To Argue Before SCOTUS 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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption; A Georgetown law professor argues that five rulings by the justices in recent years have allowed behavior that is ‘sketchy as hell’ and meant to make the judiciary look good by contrast”: Adam Liptak has this new installment of his “Sidebar” column online at The New York Times.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Contrary to what you may have heard, there are no layoffs going on at Goodwin right now. The post Top Biglaw Firm Shuts Down Layoff Rumors By Issuing Statement On Fishbowl, Reddit appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“Neil Gorsuch Has No One to Blame But Himself; The Supreme Court justice bemoans overzealous prosecutors; But it’s his favorite legal theory — textualism — that has encouraged their behavior”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Knowing how to bow out gracefully is key to maintaining your social finesse. The post Conquering Conferences: The Art Of The Graceful Exit appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 21, 2024
“What Can Memoirs by Supreme Court Justices Teach Us? We’re primed to read Justices’ accounts of their lives for clues to their jurisprudence. Should we?” Amy Davidson Sorkin has this Books essay in the October 28, 2024 issue of The New Yorker.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The lateral party missed this city. The post The City That’s The Exception To The Biglaw Lateral Partner Hiring Boom appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Effective law firm contract management can simplify workflows, enhance compliance, and improve client service. Managing contracts manually is a time-consuming task for many law firms. The high volume of contracts, combined with the need to maintain accuracy and ensure compliance, creates a significant challenge. Fortunately, legal contract management software offers a streamlined solution for law firms, reducing errors, improving efficiency, and saving time.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Put your law degree to work -- but not like that. The post SNL Nails The Dumbest Thing To Do With Your JD appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Left-leaning watchdog Media Matters for America says that X Corp. is "jamming the wheels of discovery" by refusing to answer questions or provide documents relating to Elon Musk's role in the site's content moderation, asking a Texas federal court Friday to order X to comply.
Day on Torts
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Summary judgment for a landlord in a premises liability suit was reversed where the landlord had not installed a stair rail (also known as a handrail) up to code. In Franz v. Funes , No. E2023-01256-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Sept. 30, 2024), plaintiff leased a residential property from defendant, who owned and built the property. The townhouse had stairs connecting the first and second floor, but the stairs only had a handrail on the bottom portion and “lacked a code-compliant handrail going the
Law 360
OCTOBER 21, 2024
When Alcon Entertainment wouldn't let Tesla use an image from "Blade Runner 2049" in an event live-streamed from a Warner Bros. Discovery studio to promote an autonomous taxicab, the electric vehicle giant used an infringing image created by artificial intelligence, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in California federal court.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As long as it lasts, because David Einhorn's sure as hell not gonna make any for the foreseeable future. The post Hedge Fund Manager Suggests Index Funds If You’d Like To Make Some Money 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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The publishers behind the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post have said in a new lawsuit that an artificial intelligence company is ripping off the news organizations' work, saying the AI company's "answer engine" has copied huge amounts of copyrighted material.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Benchslapped over an effort to 'gum up the works.' The post Federal Judges Lays Into Biglaw Attorneys For Running Up Legal Bills appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I. Introduction: In a previous post on this blog , I reported a decision rendered by the Bahrain High Court in which the court refused to enforce a choice of court agreement in favour of English courts. The refusal was based on the grounds that the case was brought against a Bahraini defendant and that rules of international jurisdiction are mandatory.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Goodwin Is Watching Fishbowl & Reddit: And they're setting the rumors straight on layoffs. Reconsider Studying At Harvard: Law students get in trouble for having a study group. This is what we're calling a protest now ? That's Some Expensive Parchment!: SNL has a recommendation on how to use your JD. I would avoid it. Judge Cleans Up DeSantis's Stupidity: Maybe one day he'll understand how the First Amendment works.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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