Attorney at Work
AUGUST 27, 2024
Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity? The post Does This Writing Pass the AI Test? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 27, 2024
Head of Libya’s unrecognized government Osama Hammad announced on Tuesday the suspension of the country’s oil exports in response to attacks and kidnappings of employees of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) amidst a broader struggle for control between rival factions. The country has been divided by power struggles and currently has two rival governments—a UN-recognized one based in Tripoli and another in the country’s east backed by warlord Gen Khalifa Haftar.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 27, 2024
“Mass. high court rules possessing a switchblade knife is no longer a crime under the Second Amendment”: John R. Ellement of The Boston Globe has this report. And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ Massachusetts high court strikes down switchblade ban.” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts at this link.
JURIST
AUGUST 27, 2024
Iranian authorities executed a man who was convicted of murdering lawyer Mahmoudreza Jafar Aghaei in Shahrood, Iran by public hanging on Monday. This was the first time the country publicly hanged an individual this year. The Center for Human Rights in Iran identified the executed man as Amirreza Ajam Akrami and stated that he was sentenced to execution for retribution.
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 27, 2024
“Abortion Rights, on Winning Streak, Face Biggest Test in November; Ten states have ballot measures to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions; The pushback has already begun”: Kate Zernike of The New York Times has this report.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 27, 2024
“What ‘leave it to the states’ really means for abortion; Just look at Arkansas”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.
JURIST
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Office of the President of the Philippines released a statement criticizing Chinese maritime forces for repetitive and illegal actions in the South China Sea on Monday. The presidential office’s security forum, the National Security Council of the Philippines, also shared a press statement, describing that a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, BRP Datu Sanday (MMOV 3002), was targeted by Chinese Coast Guard ships on Sunday.
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Wrong Red White and Blue, buddy! The post Judicial Conduct Commission Recommends Confederate Flag Displaying Judge Be Removed From Office appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 27, 2024
New Zealand’s government announced Monday its intention to reverse its ban on offshore oil and gas exploration by passing legislation this year. The proposal aims to enhance investor confidence and strengthen New Zealand’s oil and gas sector. Accordingly, one key effect of the 2024 proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act (CMA) 1991 will be reversing the 2018 ban on mining exploration of the onshore Taranaki.
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 27, 2024
“Tom Girardi found guilty of wire fraud: ‘It wasn’t a hard decision,’ juror says.” Brittny Mejia of The Los Angeles Times has this report.
JURIST
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Indian Supreme Court granted bail to Kalvakuntla Kavitha, the leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party, on Tuesday in the money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam after the high court rejected her bail application on July 1, 2024. The money laundering and corruption case was brought against Kavitha by agencies including the Enforcement Directorate ( ED ) and Central Board of Investigation ( CBI ) following the alleged excise policy scam, which has also put many
Patently O
AUGUST 27, 2024
by Dennis Crouch This week a unanimous jury in Judge Albright’s W.D.Tex. courtroom filled out a very simple verdict form that favored the patentee Lashify over the accused infringer Worldbeauty, who sells drugstore lashes: Q: Did Lashify prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Worldbeauty has directly infringed the asserted claims of the asserted patents?
HowAppealing
AUGUST 27, 2024
“The Supreme Court is sowing confusion over how it will handle election disputes this fall”: John Fritze of CNN has this report.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Do student-run journals create real-world problems for the shape of the law? The post Law Professors Call Out Colleagues Over Persistent Misrepresentations appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 27, 2024
Self-driving trucking company TuSimple Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $189 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it misled investors about its safety record and payments to a Chinese rival that opened it up to U.S. government investigations, according to a filing in California federal court.
LLRX
AUGUST 27, 2024
FACT SHEET: Oregon Loves New York: A Story of American Unity After 9/11 documents an important event in American history that is little known: the Flight for Freedom, an achievement unequaled by any other community in the United States. Written by Sally Ruth Bourrie with a new edition in 2023, Oregon Loves New York is.
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Harsh but fair. The post Finally Someone Hits The Nail On The Head When It Comes To Yale appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
Law 360
AUGUST 27, 2024
California-based car-sharing company Turo was hit with a proposed class action in Illinois federal court Monday claiming it violated its own terms of service by refusing to arbitrate consumers' disputes or pay its required portion of the arbitration filing fees.
LLRX
AUGUST 27, 2024
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 not a traditional syllabus, because this class he is teaching is not a traditional class.
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Join us for this webinar on September 12th, where we’ll delve into the specifics how savvy lawyers are finding themselves ahead of the game. The post How Savvy Lawyers Are (Already) Reaping the Benefits of Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 27, 2024
In what it says is the first AI agent for law, the legal technology company Spellbook just released Spellbook Associate, an application that can plan and execute complex, multi-step workflows in transactional matters, much as an associate would.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Seems like a silly way to lose your law license. The post Lawyer Wanted By Police After Dine And Dash, Skipping Out On Bail appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
AUGUST 27, 2024
It is a great pleasure to review the book titled Treatment of Foreign Law in Asia , edited by Kazuaki Nishioka. This volume contains 17 chapters, including an introduction and conclusion, spanning 298 pages (excluding the series editor’s preface, table of contents, bibliography and index). The book examines 15 Asian jurisdictions, representing a variety of legal systems, including civil law (China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand), common law (Hong Kong, Si
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
The hard part is over! At least until school starts. The post Law School Applications Are Up! appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
AUGUST 27, 2024
The American Conference Institute (“ACI”) will hold (virtually) its 4th Annual Passport to Proficiency on the Essentials of Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA from October 8-24, 2024. This virtual three-week program is designed to give new lawyers and executives a solid foundation in the essentials and intricacies of Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigation and regulation.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Generational turf wars, lawyer style. The post Okay Boomer: Generational Differences Are Hurting Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 27, 2024
A San Francisco federal judge mulling tracking device manufacturer Tile Inc.'s bid to arbitrate some claims that its Bluetooth trackers are dangerous because they empower stalkers asked the parties at a hearing Tuesday to brief her on the effect of a recent California appellate court decision regarding arbitrability.
The Relativity Blog
AUGUST 27, 2024
What goes into putting AI into practice—mindful of its strengths and weaknesses, and ready to adapt accordingly? How can individuals who are passionate about this technology help make those dreams a reality for their teams? Where should they start?
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