JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
The Supreme Court decided Thursday that government officials cannot indirectly suppress free speech through coercion, reinforcing their previous decision in Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivan. Justice Sotomayor, writing for a unanimous court, said a government official “can share her views freely and criticize particular beliefs, and she can do so forcefully in the hopes of persuading others to follow her lead.
LDA PRO
MAY 30, 2024
The experience of losing a loved one is extremely emotional. When faced with the legal process of settling their estate through Probate Sacramento , the added stress can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, LDA Pro Legal can be your trusted partner throughout these challenging times. In this entire blog, you will explore the valuable services LDA Pro Legal offers to guide you efficiently and affordably through probate in California.
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JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
Amnesty International called on Wednesday for the immediate release of the Yemeni-Dutch national Fahd Ramadhan, who has been held without charges, legal representation, or adequate medical care since November 20, 2023, by Saudi Arabian authorities. According to the human rights group, Ramadhan allegedly received a call from Saudi Arabia’s Criminal Investigation Department to report to the police, two days after having returned from the Netherlands, where he had been granted asylum protecti
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 30, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a lawsuit by the National Rifle Association, alleging that a New York official violated the group’s First Amendment rights when she urged banks and insurance companies not to do business with it in the wake of the 2018 shooting at a Florida high school. In a unanimous decision by Justice Sonia Sotomayor , the justices agreed that the NRA had made out a case that Maria Vullo, then the head of New York’s Department of Financial Services, had gone too
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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.
JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
Belgian Police conducted raids on Wednesday in an investigation into alleged Russian interference within the European Parliament, particularly focusing on accusations that Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were paid to promote Russian propaganda via the Voice of Europe website. The raids, spanning a private residence in Brussels and European Parliament offices in Strasbourg and Brussels, were part of an effort to uncover individuals suspected of involvement in this purported scheme.
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JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
Thailand’s attorney general decided on Wednesday to indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy in an interview he conducted in 2015 with a foreign media outlet, the attorney general’s spokesman told reporters in a press conference. The case against Thaksin Shinawatra started in 2015 when Deputy Defence Minister Gen Udomdej Sitabutr issued a complaint over the former prime minister’s defamatory comments against the monarchy in an intervi
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2024
When Chanel won its trademark infringement case against What Goes Around Comes Around (and $4 million in statutory damages), it sent ripples – and warnings – through the resale market. Here's what legal experts have to say about it. The post What Can Fashion Brands Do To Protect Themselves In The Secondhand Market? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Wednesday that Poland will further fortify its border with Belarus following an incident where a Polish soldier was injured by a migrant. “We will defend our border with all available means,” Donald Tusk said after the attack occurred. On May 28, the Polish Border Guard confirmed an officer had been stabbed by a migrant on the Polish border with Belarus.
LawSites
MAY 30, 2024
I am running out the door, but this news just broke. Here is the unedited announcement: KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that a fund managed by KKR has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Agiloft (“the Company”), a trusted global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (“CLM”).
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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.
JURIST
MAY 30, 2024
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (CFI) convicted 14 of 16 democracy activists of conspiring to commit subversion under Article 22(3) of the China-imposed National Security Law on Thursday over their roles in subverting state power to gain a controlling majority in the 2020 Legislative Council election and force then-Chief Executive Carrie Lam to resign under Article 52 of the Basic Law.
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2024
Mental health inequities are costing the U.S. $477.5 billion annually. This could rise to $1.3 trillion in 2040 if left unaddressed. The post Mental Health Inequities Could Cost $1.3 Trillion in 2040. How Can the Industry Prevent This? appeared first on MedCity News.
HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“How to Force Justices Alito and Thomas to Recuse Themselves in the Jan. 6 Cases”: U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “How to Force Justices Alito and Thomas to Recuse Themselves in the Jan. 6 Cases” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
MAY 30, 2024
In a move designed to expand its products for online dispute resolution, the American Arbitration Association has acquired ODR.com, a company that builds ODR systems, and its parent company, Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS), which also owns Mediate.com, Arbitrate.com and Ombuds.org.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“Supreme Court Clears Way for N.R.A. to Pursue First Amendment Challenge; The unanimous opinion, by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, found that the gun rights group had plausibly claimed a First Amendment violation”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court rules official likely violated NRA’s free speech rights; A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that government officials cannot use their substantial powers
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 30, 2024
Share By a vote of 6-3 along ideological lines, the justices ruled that a federal appeals court was wrong when it ordered post-conviction relief for Danny Lee Jones, who contended that his Sixth Amendment right to have adequate representation by his lawyer was violated during the sentencing phase of his trial. Jones was convicted and sentenced to die in 1993 for the brutal murders of three people: Robert Weaver, Weaver’s seven-year-old daughter Tisha, and Katherine Gumina, Weaver’s grandmother.
HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“Supreme Court gives New Yorkers second shot in escrow interest-payment fight; The high court will force the Second Circuit to reexamine if Bank of America needs to pay interest on New York homeowners’ escrow accounts”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “Supreme Court gives New Yorkers second shot in escrow interest-payment fight; The high court will force the Second Circuit to reexamine if Bank of America needs to pay interest on New York ho
Attorney at Work
MAY 30, 2024
Is work-life balance possible? Yes. With the right environment, tools and understanding of what it means to have balance. The post Achieving Attorney Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible for Today’s Attorney? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“The Alito Scandal Is Worse Than It Seems: The conservative justice knows he can get away with just about anything.” Ankush Khardori has this essay online at Politico Magazine. The post “The Alito Scandal Is Worse Than It Seems: The conservative justice knows he can get away with just about anything.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2024
If OpenAI is headed into sexbot territory, it needs to market its products appropriately. If it is designing a tool for the masses that will empower them to obtain the information they need when they need it, then it had best rechart its course. The post I, For One, Welcome Our New Sexbot Overlords appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“SC Supreme Court will have a woman justice again after last year’s all-male abortion decision”: Joseph Bustos of The State of Columbia, South Carolina has this report. And Nick Reynolds of The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina reports that “ SC Supreme Court now guaranteed to include a female justice.” The post “SC Supreme Court will have a woman justice again after last year’s all-male abortion decision” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
MAY 30, 2024
Legal editing software company BriefCatch has expanded its management team with the hiring of three legal technology veterans to key positions. The hires follow the company’s raise last year of $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round.
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HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“Alito Benefits from Colleague’s 50-Year Friendship; Judge Edward Becker secures Arlen Specter’s support”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Alito Benefits from Colleague’s 50-Year Friendship; Judge Edward Becker secures Arlen Specter’s support” appeared first on How Appealing.
OneLegal
MAY 30, 2024
Ensuring successful process service can be challenging. At One Legal, we provide strategic tips and innovative tools to enhance your success rates. The post Unlocking the secrets to successful process serving appeared first on One Legal.
HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
“US appeals court accepts broad definition of securities ‘dealer’ in microcap fund case”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued yesterday. The post “US appeals court accepts broad definition of securities ‘dealer’ in microcap fund case” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
MAY 30, 2024
A New York federal judge declined to trim a software company's lawsuit seeking coverage from a Travelers unit for underlying claims that the company violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, finding the company's declaratory relief and bad faith claims were not duplicative of a breach of contract claim.
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HowAppealing
MAY 30, 2024
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in three argued cases. 1. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court in Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A. , No. 22-529. You can access the oral argument via this link. 2. Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court in National Rifle Association of America v.
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2024
Federal Clerks Strongly Denounce Our Government's Involvement: Will more clerks speak out ? You Know We Can See You, Right?: Talk about an open/shut case. No Sanctions This Time: Quinn Emanuel gets off the hook. These Elite Firms Are The Best For Women And Diversity!: Is yours on the list ? Former Prosecutor Faces Federal Charges For Bomb Threat: Get him up out of here.
Attorney at Work
MAY 30, 2024
Analog Attorney | For an everyday fountain pen, you want a workhorse. You want a pen you can drop on the floor. Here are classy but affordable choices to suit your various needs. The post Five Best Fountain Pens Under $40 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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