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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.
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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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.
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.
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Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
The Court is basically spitting in our faces. The post The Latest Supreme Court Disclosure Change Is Bullsh*t appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
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.
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…
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.
ABA Journal
MARCH 25, 2024
A nominee to a federal appeals court based in Chicago defended her record as a district judge when Republican senators criticized her case backlogs during…
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Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.
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.
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
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.
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.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
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.
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
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.
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.
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Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
* Apparently realization rates are falling across Biglaw. Must be nice to have money to burn. [ American Lawyer ] * Can we take a second to revel in the utter cowardice of the Democratic Party? [ Balls & Strikes ] * "Boeing Files Trade Secrets Suit Against Virgin Galactic." I didn't know "door falling off in flight" was a trade secret. [ Law.com ] * Illinois judges dump diversity policies for advocates because conservative white dudes have hurt feelings. [ Reuters ] * Orrick closes Taipei an
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.
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
“Mountainous national monument on California-Oregon border survives major legal challenge”: Kurtis Alexander of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. The post “Mountainous national monument on California-Oregon border survives major legal challenge” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
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…
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Book Review: ‘Reading the Constitution’ When the Supreme Court Is Grinding It Into Dust, By Stephen Breyer; Two years after leaving the bench, the longtime justice understands neither the crisis at the Supreme Court nor the steps necessary to address it.” G.S. Hans has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “Book Review: ‘Reading the Constitution’ When the Supreme Court Is Grinding It Into Dust, By Stephen Breyer; Two years after leaving the bench, the longtime justi
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
“Breyer Says He Is Open to Supporting a Supreme Court Age Limit; The retired justice suggested that an 18- or 20-year term could dissuade members of the court from ‘thinking about the next job’ just as effectively as a lifetime appointment does now”: Minho Kim of The New York Times has this report. Marina Pitofsky of USA Today reports that “ Former Justice Stephen Breyer says he has ‘theories’ about who leaked opinion overturning Roe v.
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