Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
No one expects the first memo from a junior associate to cover all the bases. why would you expect that from an AI? The post AI Feature Embraces Traditional Role Of Asking First-Years To Go Back And Do A Lot More Research appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 30, 2024
On Monday, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit found in Miller v. Ziegler that a Missouri law banning lobbying for two years after an official leaves elected office was unconstitutional. The law in question, Article III, Section 2(a) of the Missouri Constitution, was enacted through a ballot initiative in 2018. It states that “no person serving as a member of or employed by the general assembly shall act or serve as a paid lobbyist … until the expiration of two calendar ye
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LawSites
JULY 30, 2024
With hallucinations continuing to haunt applications of generative AI in the legal field, Paxton AI, a startup for contract review, document drafting and legal research, today released results of a benchmarking study that showed its product achieved 93.82% average accuracy on legal research tasks.
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
By throwing Citron Research’s Andrew Left in prison for a couple of decades. The post SEC, Justice Department Finally Ready To Prove Short Selling Is Insider Trading 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
LawSites
JULY 30, 2024
In its first major pronouncement on the ethics of using generative AI in law practice, the American Bar Association has issued an opinion saying that lawyers need not become experts in the technology, but must have a reasonable understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the specific generative AI technology the lawyer might use.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 30, 2024
Gray Robinson | How do you quiet the mental chaos so you can hear what your intuition is trying to tell you? The post Tuning Into Your Intuition Can Change Your Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
iHire
JULY 30, 2024
What is quiet vacationing, and should HR pros be concerned about it? Learn more about this employee disengagement trend and how to solve it.
HowAppealing
JULY 30, 2024
“US Court Staff Filed 17 Complaints Against Judges, Watchdog Says; Judiciary employees filed 17 complaints against judges in three years; Report comes amid scrutiny into judicial misconduct”: Suzanne Monyak and Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law have this report. And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ Discrimination top misconduct claim by US judiciary employees, report says.” You can access today’s report of the U.S.
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
These law schools may help you get the most prestigious jobs. The post The Law Schools That Are The Best For Federal Clerkships (2024) 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?
LLRX
JULY 30, 2024
Attorney and FOIA expert Michael Ravnitzky shines a spotlight on people, process and procedural challenges with his illuminating article. A small core group of researchers and historians have filed most of the declassification appeals being reviewed by the responsible appellate body. While these individuals are working diligently to facilitate public access to long-classified records that shed light on our nation’s history, their efforts also highlight weaknesses in the declassification framewor
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
Humana is leasing clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The move is logical for the insurer as it builds out its senior primary care business, experts say. The post Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
JULY 30, 2024
A 76-year-old retired lawyer in Arlington, Virginia, lost about $740,000 in retirement savings to sophisticated scammers who led him to think that he was helping…
JURIST
JULY 30, 2024
Pakistan’s police on Monday announced the arrest of the deputy leader of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Labaik (TLP) party, Zaheerul Hassan Shah, for placing a bounty against Chief Justice of the Pakistan Qazi Faez Esa, according to local media. Hassan Shah placed the 10-million rupee bounty against Esa because of the Chief Justice’s alleged support of the minority Ahmadi community.
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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.
ABA Journal
JULY 30, 2024
A federal appeals court has refused to block a school policy banning the misgendering of transgender students.
JURIST
JULY 30, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called upon Taliban authorities for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Mohammed Ibrahim Mohtaj on Monday. Mohtaj is the third journalist to be arrested in Kandahar, Afghanistan in the past month as the Taliban authorities crack down further on local media workers and journalists. Mohtaj, a radio presenter for Kandahar radio station Millat Zagh, was reportedly detained by Taliban agents of the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and
ABA Journal
JULY 30, 2024
Updated: A federal appeals court has affirmed an attorney fee sanction of nearly $12,000 against a Chicago lawyer accused of misleading the court when she…
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
Who says state court is where all the crazy stuff happens? The post Dominion Kraken Suit Veers Into ‘Piano Wire And Blowtorch’ Territory appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
LLRX
JULY 30, 2024
Attorney and FOIA expert Michael Ravnitzky shines a spotlight on people, process and procedural challenges with his illuminating article. A small core group of researchers and historians have filed most of the declassification appeals being reviewed by the responsible appellate body. While these individuals are working diligently to facilitate public access to long-classified records that shed light on our nation’s history, their efforts also highlight weaknesses in the declassification framewor
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
This family is having a pretty big day. The post The Bar Exam Doesn’t Stop For The Olympics appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
JULY 30, 2024
Law firms are seeking out change makers, and they represent the next generation of executive. The Changemakers Report, co-sponsored by CARET Legal, is a comprehensive study conducted by Ari Kaplan Advisors to shed light on how mid-size law firms are navigating change and driving growth. We’ve outlined some of our favorite key findings and insights from the Executive Summary of the report , which highlights how firms are navigating changes to future-proof their operations, integrating technology
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
It is possible for JD Vance to do something besides be weird. The post JD Vance’s Surprisingly Non-Weird Law School Habit appeared first on Above the Law.
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!
ABA Journal
JULY 30, 2024
The former chief financial officer of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter was sentenced to five years in state prison Friday for embezzling more than $1.
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
* For state supreme courts, "the pay gap between private practice and public service is widening," turning away talented potential jurists. Have they considered finding wealthy litigants to buy them RVs? [ Law.com ] * The man who built the NRA into a powerhouse has been banned from working with the organization for 10 years. [ Reuters ] * Fifth Circuit continues assault on administrative agency by voting 9-7 that rural folks should have worse cell phone service. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Lawyers
HowAppealing
JULY 30, 2024
“Texas Can Maintain Floating Border Barriers, Fifth Circuit Rules; District court in Texas erred issuing a preliminary injunction; Ruling comes one week before the district court’s scheduled trial”: Ryan Autullo of Bloomberg Law has this report on a divided en banc ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued today.
Above The Law
JULY 30, 2024
Swing by the company's booth for new gen-AI capabilities, content-based AI workflows, and productivity experiences focused on Microsoft 365. The post Meet Me At ILTACON: NetDocuments And ndMAX appeared first on Above the Law.
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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