Sat.Aug 31, 2024

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More on the Baffling Opinion of the Supreme Court of Maryland in the Adnan Syed Case

EvidenceProf Blog

In yesterday's post on the Adnan Syed case, I noted that the court ruled that (1) the notice given to Hae's family was not reasonable; (2) Hae's family had the right to attend in person; and (3) Hae's family has.

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Poland expands abortion access with new medical guidelines

JURIST

Poland’s government introduced new guidelines on Friday concerning legal abortions up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna and Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar indicated that there were many challenges in securing a parliamentary majority to legalize abortion up to the 12th week. Regardless, they decided to issue specific guidelines for prosecutors and hospitals to emphasize that the state should not remain passive when it comes to provid

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Flip the Switch: Payment Automation is the Solution for Eliminating Accounts Receivable

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Lawyers generally work really hard for their clients, to turn around work product. And then, they wait. and, wait. and, wait: to get paid. That’s largely because, while attorneys have been able to build out most of the payment process, the last part – you know, the part where the law firm actually gets paid – is still most ly entirely dependent on the client.

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Bangladesh interim government signs convention on enforced disappearances

JURIST

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus led Bangladesh’s interim government in signing the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance on Thursday. Yunus, who holds the position of Chief Advisor of the Government of Bangladesh, shared the Instrument of Accession for the Convention on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Silence Is Golden: How to Suppress Sounds in Your Home & Office Environment

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Perhaps the most common method for communicating in a business context is via video conferencing. But, whether you’re web conferencing at the office, or at home – there’s always the potential for unwanted sounds, to distract you, or others. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do, to reduce those disturbances, so that your web conferencing environment is nearly soundproof.

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Reasonable Facsimile: Even If You Have to Fax, You Don't Need a Machine

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

A lot of attorneys are still sending & receiving faxes; but, this is not one of th o se stories about how lawyers are behind the times on technology. Really, it’s everybody else. Because, lots of times, attorneys are working with vendors, who will require the lawyers to send or receive information, via fax. But, if you’re in that situation – and, you don’t want to continue to pay for, or retain , a traditional fax machine, any longer: you can opt for an efax solution , instead.

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US book publishers sue Florida Department of Education over library restrictions

JURIST

Six major book publishers Friday sued the Florida Department of Education, challenging a 2023 state law used to restrict books in school libraries. The six book publishers filed the lawsuit along with the Authors Guild, several prominent authors, two students and two parents. The plaintiffs are suing on the basis that the state law is overbroad and violates the freedom of expression protected under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

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“The Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous? One of the biggest threats to America’s politics might be the country’s founding document.”

HowAppealing

“The Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous? One of the biggest threats to America’s politics might be the country’s founding document.” Jennifer Szalai has this Critic’s Notebook essay online at The New York Times.

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Florida executes man after US Supreme Court rejects appeal over Parkinson’s and past trauma

JURIST

The state of Florida on Thursday executed Loran Cole, a 57-year-old Florida man who contended that lethal injection would cause him “needless pain and suffering” due to his Parkinson’s disease. The execution took place after the US Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal to stop it. The appeal was submitted to Justice Thomas, the circuit justice for the Eleventh Circuit, which includes Florida.

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Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist

Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators. Simplify and review documents to ensure clarity and consistency.

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“America Does Not Need the Death Penalty”

HowAppealing

“America Does Not Need the Death Penalty”: The New York Times has published this editorial.

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Hong Kong court convicts two former Stand News journalists of sedition

JURIST

The Hong Kong District Court on Thursday found Best Pencil (Hong Kong Limited), the parent company of Stand News, along with former chief editor Chung Pui-kuen and former acting chief editor Patrick Lam, guilty of “conspiracy to publish and/or reproduce seditious publications” under the now-repealed section 10(1)(c) of the Crimes Ordinance.

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LLRX August 2024 Issue

LLRX

Articles and Columns for August 2024 Artificial Intelligence and the Law – David Colarusso founded and co-directs the Suffolk University Law School’s Legal Innovation & Technology (LIT) Lab. By training he is an attorney and science educator. By experience, he’s a data scientist, craftsman, and writer. LLRX is pleased to share what Colarusso states is.

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UN calls for accountability of alleged human rights violations in Libya

JURIST

The UN Human Rights Office and UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) called for culpable individuals of alleged human rights violations committed in Tarhuna, Libya between 2013 and 2022 to be held accountable in a Friday report. The report warned that the impunity culpable individuals enjoyed may compound instability and division in Libya. According to the report, the armed Al-Kaniyat militia breached international humanitarian law and gross human rights between 2013 and 2022 by committing violat

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 31, 2024

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Cut, Paste, and Overruled! SICC Voids Retired Indian Judge’s Award for Arbitrator I?m?Partiality

Conflict of Laws

Written by Tarasha Gupta and Akshath Indusekhar, Jindal Global Law School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India Recently, the Singapore International Commercial Court (“ SICC ”) in DJO v. DJP & Others set aside an award authored by retired Indian judges that it deemed to have copied and pasted portions of another arbitral award. The SICC reasoned its decision on the basis that the copy and pasting reflected the arbitrators’ partiality and their being influenced by arguments extraneous

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Hiking Among the Aspens of Beaver Creek Mountain

JonathanTurley

I just returned from a book event in Colorado outside of Vail, Colorado. As many on the blog know, it is hard for me to visit places like Beaver Creek without hitting the trails. I have previously written about my love for Colorado and the many wonderful areas for backpacking and hikes. I wanted to share a few pictures from my hikes around Beaver Creek Mountain.

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US federal appeals court dismisses LGBTQ+ suit against Department of Education

JURIST

A US federal appeals court confirmed Friday a 2023 decision to uphold a Title IX exemption for sex-based discrimination at religious post-secondary institutions that receive federal funding. Judge Milan D. Smith, Jr. of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit agreed with the lower court’s dismissal of the suit and held that Congress, “within its constitutional boundaries,” balanced the interests of religious freedom and gender-based equality, both of which are protected u

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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“Prosecutors Seek Simpler Path in Federal Election Case, as Trump Seeks Delays; In a court filing, prosecutors suggested their revisions would let them steer clear of the Supreme Court ruling on immunity; Donald Trump’s lawyers made clear they would continue broad attacks on the case”

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“Prosecutors Seek Simpler Path in Federal Election Case, as Trump Seeks Delays; In a court filing, prosecutors suggested their revisions would let them steer clear of the Supreme Court ruling on immunity; Donald Trump’s lawyers made clear they would continue broad attacks on the case”: Alan Feuer of The New York Times has this report.

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Brazil Supreme Court suspends Elon Musk’s X amid legal standoff

JURIST

The Brazilian Supreme Court on Friday suspended the operations of X (formerly Twitter). This move came after the platform failed to comply with Brazil’s legal requirement to appoint a local representative. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who issued the order , underscored the importance of adhering to this legal obligation, marking a critical moment in the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk’s X and Brazilian authorities.

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“Trump Contorts Himself on Abortion in Search of Political Gain; The former president is willing to make as many rhetorical and policy shifts as he deems necessary to win in November, vexing some social conservatives”

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“Trump Contorts Himself on Abortion in Search of Political Gain; The former president is willing to make as many rhetorical and policy shifts as he deems necessary to win in November, vexing some social conservatives”: Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times have this report. And Ruth Igielnik of The New York Times reports that “ More Voters, Especially Women, Now Say Abortion Is Their Top Issue; Donald J.

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“New Trump Charges Expose the Supreme Court’s Failings; The special prosecutor’s revised case may force the justices to reckon with their flawed presidential immunity ruling”

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“New Trump Charges Expose the Supreme Court’s Failings; The special prosecutor’s revised case may force the justices to reckon with their flawed presidential immunity ruling”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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“Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years; Ohio’s highest court currently has a 4-3 Republican majority”

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“Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years; Ohio’s highest court currently has a 4-3 Republican majority”: Megan Henry of Ohio Capital Journal has this report.

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