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MARCH 25, 2024
As technology continues to transform our economy and culture, businesses need a new breed of lawyers who understand the legal and commercial aspects of technology. There is a specific need for lawyers skilled in bringing new products and new companies to market. Cornell Tech’s Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship is the first degree program of its kind in the world.
The Estrin Report
MARCH 25, 2024
By Chere B. Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. The firm had been seeking a litigation paralegal for months. When I first received their search, the hiring requirements included 5-10 years of litigation paralegal experience, actual trial experience, ability to handle legal research, drafting and a whole host of other higher-level assignments.
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JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
The French government announced Sunday that the national security alert system, Vigipirate, would be elevated to its highest level in response to the recent terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow that killed more than 130 people. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal made an announcement on X (formerly Twitter) following a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and senior security and defense officials.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
With AI hype outrunning reality, DoD AI chief Craig Martell told lawmakers his office is ‘building what we're calling a maturity model’ to assess what generative AI really can and cannot do. The post ‘Useful’ Or ‘Dangerous’: Pentagon ‘Maturity Model’ For Generative AI Coming In June appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors into law on Monday. The law bans social media accounts for children under the age of 14 and requires parental permission for accounts for children between the ages of 14 and 15. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and is expected to face numerous legal challenges.
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JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
The Singaporean Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) announced Monday that former Minister for Transport S. Iswaran was charged with eight additional counts of obtaining, as a public servant, valuable things with a total value of S$18,956.94 (around US $14,094) for no consideration during his incumbency. The additional charges concern Iswaran receiving items from Lum Kok Seng , managing director of a construction firm involved in various Singaporean government projects.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
The recently retired SCOTUS justice seems to support both term limits and age limits for the high court. The post Stephen Breyer Sounds Off On Supreme Court Term Limits, Age Limits For Justices appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Law students and law graduates in Nepal are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Smriti Pantha is a graduate of the Kathmandu University School of Law. She files this from Kathmandu. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) issued a press statement on February 26 that revealed the annual central contracts for players on both the men’s and women’s national cricket teams for 2024.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
U.S.-based firms continue to close offices in China thanks to the market downturn. The post Yet Another Biglaw Firm Is Closing Down Offices In China appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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?
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Ecuador’s youngest mayor, Brigitte Garcia, and her director of communications, Jairo Loor, were found shot dead in a car in San Vicente Canton early on Sunday, Ecuadorian police reported to local media outlets. Garcia, who was initially reported missing on Saturday, was found by local authorities after they used the GPS installed in Garcia’s rental car to track her exact location.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
During an interview this month at HIMSS24, David Vawdrey — Geisinger’s chief data and informatics officer said health systems should spend more time designing their plan for evaluating success when it comes to tech pilots.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Suspects of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack appeared before Moscow’s district court on Sunday. On Friday, camouflage-clad individuals opened fire on a crowded concert hall and shopping complex just outside of Moscow before setting the structure ablaze, according to local official statements and media reports. Russian security services identified the suspects as two nationals from Tajikistan.
ABA Journal
MARCH 25, 2024
A federal judge in Alabama has directed 11 lawyers to show cause why they shouldn’t be sanctioned for alleged "judge shopping" in lawsuits challenging a…
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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
MARCH 25, 2024
Put up or shut up. The post LinkedIn Activism Is Cool, But We’d Rather See You Actually Hire Diverse Applicants appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
MARCH 25, 2024
An end of representation letter serves as a professional and ethical marker to indicate the end of a specific attorney-client relationship. Every legal journey has a beginning and an end. When it comes to closing a case, it’s crucial to formally communicate the end of representation with a closing letter to the client from the attorney. This is where the significance of an end of representation letter, also known as a closing letter to a client from an attorney, or simply a closing letter
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
The partners on this case are at the top of their game. Will they secure a win big for the top tech company? The post No. 1 Biglaw Firm In The Country To Represent Apple In Government’s Antitrust Suit appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MARCH 25, 2024
A first-year student at the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago claims in a lawsuit that the Chicago Bears football team refused to consider…
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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
MARCH 25, 2024
Who doesn't love a discount?! The post Price To Practice In California Won’t Be As Steep As You Thought appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Brazilian police arrested three people Sunday in connection to the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes. The case has remained unsolved since 2018. The police arrested brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão for ordering the murder. Police also arrested former police chief Rivaldo Barbosa for alleged obstruction of the investigation following the murders and purposefully diverting it away from the brothers.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
Organizations face daily data security incidents ranging from simple email errors to complex attacks. This Practical Guidance checklist outlines immediate steps to take when a data breach occurs to respond quickly and mitigate damage. The post Do You Have A Good (Incident) Response? Get Visual appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Supreme Court Struggles With Tribal Health Care Funding Case; Federal law encourages tribes to run health care services; Justices consider who is responsible for overhead costs”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Tribal health care funding fight splits Supreme Court; Some justices expressed concern that giving tribes more money for health care would result in a big bill for the governm
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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!
Law 360
MARCH 25, 2024
The federal government cannot continue pursuing proceedings before the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer against Walmart for alleged violations of immigration-related recordkeeping requirements, a Georgia federal judge ruled Monday, saying the office's administrative law judges unconstitutionally carry out federal law without presidential oversight.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Second Circuit finds Constellation hard seltzer does not violate Modelo trademark deal; Modelo’s trademark agreement with Constellation Brands was ambiguous as to what ‘beer’ meant, a Second Circuit panel agreed”: Nika Schoonoverof Courthouse News Service has this report on a non-precedential decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today.
Law 360
MARCH 25, 2024
Amid a new wave of mass arbitrations, recent developments in the courts and from the American Arbitration Association suggest that companies should improve arbitration clause drafting to protect themselves against big-ticket settlements and avoid major potential liability, say attorneys at Benesch.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Georgia-Pacific spinoff urges US Supreme Court to skip review of Texas two-step tactic”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Georgia-Pacific spinoff urges US Supreme Court to skip review of Texas two-step tactic” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.
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