Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2023
Eliminating generative AI from your firm’s toolkit increases your firm’s risk of falling behind in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. The post Should Law Firms Ban Or Embrace Generative AI? appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 21, 2023
Being a paralegal can feel like a juggling act especially when you are the only one supporting your team of attorneys. If you have ever felt paralegal overwhelm and stress on the job, this is the blog for you. We received some questions from paralegals on the job asking for tips on what they can do to get back on track. I’ll dive into strategies to help you regain control of your time and increase productivity so you can stop drowning in work and start standing out in your firm.
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JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Moscow City Court ruled Friday to liquidate the Public Commission for the Preservation of the Heritage of Academician Sakharov (Sakharov Center), a human rights organization, for “systematic, gross and irremediable violations of the law,” according to Interfax. The administrative claim to liquidate the Sakharov Center was granted after an application from the Moscow Department of the Ministry of Justice.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2023
“The Supreme Court’s Next Big Tax Case Demands Clarence Thomas’ Recusal”: Law professor Jonathan Zasloff has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Supreme Court’s Next Big Tax Case Demands Clarence Thomas’ Recusal” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Somali Ministry of Communications and Technology (MOCT) announced on Sunday that Somalia decided to ban the short-form video hosting platform TikTok, the instant messaging platform Telegram, and the online gambling platform 1XBet, for their undue influence on Somali youths, which the ministry says had “ caused some of them to lose their lives.” The decision was made in accordance with Articles 64 and 65 of the National Telecommunications Law , which give the MOCT the power to inv
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JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Peroozi Asif is a law student following the University of London LLB external degree program at the Institute for Legal Studies (TILS). She files this from Islamabad. On Sunday, Pakistan President Dr. Arif Alvi tweeted that he had declined to sign two bills passed by the National Assembly on 20th August.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2023
“The Fifth Circuit’s mifepristone opinion is wrong; Part 2 of 2: The merits.” Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” The post “The Fifth Circuit’s mifepristone opinion is wrong; Part 2 of 2: The merits.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
The government-affiliated Myanma Alinn newspaper reported Saturday that Myanmar’s military junta took 13 Myanmar citizens, including a 12-year-old girl, and a Swiss national into custody over their alleged involvement in a film deemed to be offensive to Buddhism. The Swiss citizen, 52-year-old Didier Nusbaumer, was alleged to have produced the film, “Don’t Expect Anything,” where a young woman allegedly employed offensive language to belittle the cultural and traditional
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2023
“The case for optimism about the Supreme Court; There are some terrible things that even this Supreme Court isn’t willing to do”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “The case for optimism about the Supreme Court; There are some terrible things that even this Supreme Court isn’t willing to do” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took action on Friday to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Ukraine and Sudan due to ongoing armed conflicts in those countries. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that DHS is prolonging and redesignating the TPS designation of both Ukraine and Sudan for 18 months, from October 20, 2023 until April 19, 2025.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2023
“The Aesthetic Enjoyment of Other People’s Uteruses”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “The Aesthetic Enjoyment of Other People’s Uteruses” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
The UK Metropolitan Police announced Monday that they will not be taking further action into an investigation over whether an official from King Charles’s charity The Princes Foundation offered a Saudi citizen honours in exchange for a donation. In its statement , the Metropolitan Police said: A file was passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on 31 October 2022 for early investigative advice.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 21, 2023
“The Family Roe: Joshua Prager on his epic investigation of ‘An American Story’ — the complex life and family background of Norma McCorvey (aka Jane Roe in Roe v. Wade).” You can access the most recent episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link. The post “The Family Roe: Joshua Prager on his epic investigation of ‘An American Story’ — the complex life and family background of Norma McCorvey (aka Jane Roe in Roe v.
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
AUGUST 21, 2023
Though most firms aren't planning on doing anything about it. yet. The post Biglaw Firms Have Too Many Lawyers With Attorney Productivity At An Historic Low appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2023
At ILTACON today on Orlando, the document management company iManage introduced iManage AI, an AI search engine built natively into its cloud platform that is designed to help customers improve productivity, drive added value from their knowledge assets, and protect data against security risks. Because I am at ILTACON with a packed schedule, I plan to write more about iManage AI when time allows.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2023
The judiciary has done little to train judges as managers, despite the enormous influence judges exert over clerks’ careers. The post Not Every Good Jurist Is A Good Manager appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 21, 2023
Murals that are deemed to be “offensive” can be covered up, despite an artist’s objections that such actions violate their rights, according to a ruling…
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2023
Healthcare M&A deals are expected to pick up over the next few months, and one expert is predicting that the biopharma sector in particular will see especially robust activity. M&A lawyer Matt Gardella said there are three sets of market circumstances that will lead to an influx of biopharma deals: a looming patent cliff, shrinking valuations and a weak IPO market.
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2023
Today at ILTACON in Orlando, the e-discovery company Relativity announced the launch of Relativity Contracts , a tool for contract analysis and due diligence review integrated within RelativityOne, the company’s cloud platform. “Relativity Contracts allows users to glean actionable insights when analyzing agreements to meet changing regulatory requirements, realize business value and reduce legal risk,” the company said in its announcement.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2023
Congrats to the firms that made the list. The post These Law Firms Are Making Their Mark In California appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 21, 2023
BigLaw attorneys cite unreasonable or excessive demands from clients as a primary reason for their stress and anxiety, according to a survey by the American…
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!
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2023
This midsize firm leader has the scoop on what corporate associates need to know. The post Morrison Cohen Co-Managing Partner Shares His Thoughts On How Corporate Lawyers Can Succeed At Midsize Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2023
A survey out today of trends in litigation and e-discovery finds that 40% of legal professionals are already using generative AI tools or are planning to do so in the near future. The 2023 Ediscovery Innovation Report , compiled by Everlaw in partnership with the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) and the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), surveyed 245 legal professionals in the U.S. across law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and leg
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2023
The firm is donating to the Wildfire Relief Fund -- it's the very least they can do. The post Despite Wildfire Tragedy, International Law Firm Decides To Hold Hawaiian-Themed Party appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
AUGUST 21, 2023
By Jason Rantanen I’m getting ready to teach my Fall 2023 Patent Law class, and that means updating the granted utility patents graph that I do every few years. This year’s version shows U.S. utility patents granted per year from 1840-2022: Data for 2023 isn’t included in the table, but as of July 25, 2023, the authority file contains just 171,556 patents.
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