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US Supreme Court hears arguments on public officials’ social media use

JURIST

The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the cases O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed on Tuesday regarding whether public officials blocking constituents on personal social media accounts used for some public purposes amounts to state action under the First Amendment of the US Constitution. O’Connor-Ratcliff began in 2014 when two school board members created social media accounts for their political campaigns and continued to use those accounts after winning their respe

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Lockup: A New Metric to Monitor Law Firm Cash Flow

Attorney at Work

2023 Legal Trends Report introduces a new metric for monitoring your firm's cash flow. The post Lockup: A New Metric to Monitor Law Firm Cash Flow appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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UN inquiry into missile strike that killed 59 civillians concludes Russia was responsible

JURIST

The UN Human Rights office Tuesday concluded that the October 5 missile strike in Hroza, Ukraine was launched by Russia. The strike, which was labeled the deadliest since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, killed 59 people in the small village of Hroza. At the time of the attack, Moscow denied that it was intentionally targeting civilians. However, the UN launched an inquiry into the missile strike, which yielded the findings published on Tuesday.

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Tennessee Prosecutors Shocked To Discover That Shitposting Is Not A Crime. Not Even When It’s About Cops!

Above The Law

First Amendment is HARD! The post Tennessee Prosecutors Shocked To Discover That Shitposting Is Not A Crime. Not Even When It’s About Cops! appeared first on Above the Law.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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.

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Federal judge blocks immigration officials from cutting Texas border fence

JURIST

US District Judge Alia Moses of the Western District of Texas granted a temporary restraining order to Texas and enjoined the federal government from interfering with Texas’s fencing at the U.S.-Mexico border. The suit was brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. As part of Operation Lone Star , the Texas Military Department has deployed concertina wire fencing to deter illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.

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German court rules double jeopardy statute unconstitutional

JURIST

The German Constitutional Court on Tuesday ruled a law allowing double jeopardy in criminal cases where new evidence was available was unconstitutional. In the majority decision, the justices found a fundamental right that “no person may be punished more than once for the same offense.” The decision centered on Section 362 of the German Criminal Code.

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Colorado Donor-Conceived Person Protection Law Opens Public Comments On Proposed Rules

Above The Law

The first of four Zoom sessions is on November 1. The post Colorado Donor-Conceived Person Protection Law Opens Public Comments On Proposed Rules appeared first on Above the Law.

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Venezuela Supreme Tribunal of Justice suspends results of opposition primary

JURIST

Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) suspended the results of the country’s opposition primary elections and disqualified three candidates from running for office, according to a Monday decision on the TSJ website. The decision cites the “unconstitutional and illegal acts of the National Primary Commission” as justifying the suspension of “all the effects of the different phases of the electoral process conducted by the National Primary Commission.” T

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Federal Judge Intercepts Brett Favre’s Defamation Suit Against Shannon Sharpe

Above The Law

Keep suing, eventually we'll stop talking about it. The post Federal Judge Intercepts Brett Favre’s Defamation Suit Against Shannon Sharpe appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Ethics of AI: Practical Considerations for Paralegals

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.

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After failed merger talks and partner exodus, Stroock plans to dissolve

ABA Journal

Partners at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan have authorized a dissolution of the law firm “at the appropriate time,” according to an internal firm email…

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48 Senators Urge Biden Administration To Mandate Coverage of OTC Contraceptives

Above The Law

Several senators wrote a letter to the Biden Administration asking for action that ensures coverage of over-the-counter birth control without the need for a prescription. The letter was led by Senators Patty Murray (D-Washington), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon).

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Full BigLaw associate bonuses may not be for everybody

ABA Journal

Large law firms will likely continue to pay annual associate bonuses ranging from $20,000 to $115,000 this year, the going rate since 2021.

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3 Questions For Advocates For Women Inventors (Part I)

Above The Law

The efforts of people like Edith G. Tolchin in helping to tell the important stories of female inventors over time are crucial for helping to increase the number of patents held by women. The post 3 Questions For Advocates For Women Inventors (Part I) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

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

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On LawNext: Unpacking the 2023 Clio Legal Trends Report, with Joshua Lenon, Clio’s Lawyer in Residence

LawSites

 On Oct. 9, during the Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville, the law practice management company Clio released the 2023 edition of its annual Legal Trends Report. Since it was first published in 2016, the report has established itself as a benchmark of the state of law practice and technology adoption among smaller law firms. Among the findings in this year’s report were two pieces of particularly good news: Law firms have seen a remarkable increase in productivity in the years since that first

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Stroock To Dissolve, Close Its Doors After Nearly 150 Years In Business

Above The Law

The firm knew of these plans since last week. The post Stroock To Dissolve, Close Its Doors After Nearly 150 Years In Business appeared first on Above the Law.

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Research Guide: Law of Armed Conflict

LLRX

In a time of wild claims and counterclaims, the subject of the Law of Armed Conflict, (LOAC), often referred to as International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or the Law of War (LOW), is a topical subject. Researching LOAC can challenge U.S. researchers and lawyers. There are no codified statutes or well-organized case law of the types familiar to most U.S. researchers.

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Senate Democrats Plan To Use Subpoena Power To Figure Out What The Hell Is Going On At The Supreme Court

Above The Law

The latest in the Supreme Court ethical saga. The post Senate Democrats Plan To Use Subpoena Power To Figure Out What The Hell Is Going On At The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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A Compilation of State Licensed Lawyer Databases

LLRX

Every lawyer in the United States is licensed to practice in some state, but very few lawyers are licensed to practice in every state. As a result, the question often arises -- is attorney X licensed to practice in state Y? This guide by expert librarian and researcher Toby Lyles identifies the licensing authority, usually the bar association, for each state, to ascertain whether an attorney has a valid bar license to practice law in a specific state (or the District of Columbia).

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ChatGPT? More Like Edgar Allan Esquire

Above The Law

Spooky! The post ChatGPT? More Like Edgar Allan Esquire appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX October 2023 Issue

LLRX

Articles and Columns for October 2023 Research Guide: Law of Armed Conflict – In this period of wild claims and counterclaims, the subject of the Law of Armed Conflict, (LOAC), often referred to as International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or the Law of War (LOW), is a timely subject. Researching LOAC can challenge U.S. researchers and.

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Legal Technology Innovation: Navigating Complex Team Dynamics And Resolving Issues

Above The Law

Navigating and escalating sensitive issues requires emotional intelligence, and resolving issues where there is resistance from team members requires soft skills and a focus on relationships. The post Legal Technology Innovation: Navigating Complex Team Dynamics And Resolving Issues appeared first on Above the Law.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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!

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“Enter the FBI: Surveillance, wiretaps and phone records dominate Day 4 of Adelson trial.”

HowAppealing

“Enter the FBI: Surveillance, wiretaps and phone records dominate Day 4 of Adelson trial.” Jeff Burlew and Elena Barrera of The Tallahassee Democrat have this report. And Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has a post titled “ Charlie Adelson trial Day 4 Part 1: Exactly 10 years ago, Adelson first solicited Magbanua to kill Dan Markel.” The post “Enter the FBI: Surveillance, wiretaps and phone records dominate Day 4 of Adelson trial.” appeared first on How Appe

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How Innovative GCs Are Fusing Tradition And Tech

Above The Law

Curious about how legal professionals are blending time-honored values with the power of AI? This podcast is for you. The post How Innovative GCs Are Fusing Tradition And Tech appeared first on Above the Law.

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“A Small Fish and an Uncollected Fee Add Up to Big-Government Challenge at the Supreme Court; Herring fishermen and anti-regulation groups seek to overturn the ‘Chevron’ precedent that lets federal agencies interpret unclear statutes”

HowAppealing

“A Small Fish and an Uncollected Fee Add Up to Big-Government Challenge at the Supreme Court; Herring fishermen and anti-regulation groups seek to overturn the ‘Chevron’ precedent that lets federal agencies interpret unclear statutes”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report. The post “A Small Fish and an Uncollected Fee Add Up to Big-Government Challenge at the Supreme Court; Herring fishermen and anti-regulation groups seek to overturn the ‘Chevron̵

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ATL’s 14th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest

Above The Law

Have you got what it takes to top the winners of years past? The post ATL’s 14th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest appeared first on Above the Law.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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