Attorney at Work
JUNE 13, 2024
Ari Kaplan interviews David Cohen, chair of Reed Smith's Records and E-Discovery Group, and Ross Guberman of BriefCatch. The post The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting and Client Service appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
Rights groups Access Now and the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) called for the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) to halt its public shaming campaign in an open letter on Wednesday. The campaign involved CBE publicizing the personal information of customers who allegedly did not return the money they withdrew during the bank’s technical glitch on public platforms, such as its website.
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LegalTalkNetwork
JUNE 13, 2024
While law school teaches students the intricacies of the law and how to pass the bar exam, it often fails to provide practical knowledge. Important skills such as client relationship building, workload management, and handling high-pressure situations are not given enough focus. Despite this gap in traditional legal education, numerous published works are available today that can help lawyers excel in their profession, better understand the industry, and learn what it truly takes to be a lawyer.
Law 360
JUNE 13, 2024
Though insurance litigation in federal district courts took a slight dip in 2023, diverging from the upward trend that insurance cases have exhibited since 2016, the number of cases initiated last year remained the second-highest number filed over a 10-year span, according to a report by Lex Machina.
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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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 13, 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 FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine , No. 23-235. Justice Clarence Thomas issued a concurring opinion. You can access the oral argument via this link. 2.
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Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
How many shady gifts can one Supreme Court justice get? The post Clarence Thomas Took EVEN MORE Free Trips On Private Planes That He’s Still Not Disclosed! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The Indian government has asked the Russian government to return the Indian citizens recruited by its army on Tuesday, with foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra confirming the request on Wednesday. This follows the death of two Indian citizens in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as announced by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. The Indian embassy in Russia has further asked for early return of the remains of the deceased.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
Venerable legal institution slashes staff, raising concerns about priorities at a dangerous time. The post Southern Poverty Law Center Announces Massive Layoffs, Blindsiding Staff appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Hong Kong companies under Executive Order (EO) 14024 on Wednesday in response to the companies’ alleged support of Russia’s economy amid the War in Ukraine. This comes after the US unveiled nearly 300 sanctions on May 1, including sanctions that target entities in Hong Kong for their support of Russia.
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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.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
Now right-wing extremists have to go with plan B. The post Supreme Court Rejects World’s Dumbest Legal Theory, Accidentally Protecting Birth Control appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down a bid by pro-life advocates to restrict the availability of abortion drug Mifepristone. Reproductive rights laws have shifted wildly in the two years since the US Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade , the 1973 decision that held abortion was a constitutionally enshrined right. In its 2022 decision — Dobbs v.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
The Supreme Court justice takes aim at ProPublica. The post Actual Journalism Has No Place In Samuel Alito’s America appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Azerbaijan violated speech protections under the European Convention on Human Rights when it blocked the websites several news outlets in 2017 – 2018. The case concerns Azerbaijan’s complete blocking of the websites azadliq.org, anaxeber.az, az24saat.org and xural.com in 2017-2018.
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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
JUNE 13, 2024
The policy, spearheaded by the House, will require agreement from the Senate before it stands a chance at becoming law. The post Analysts Warn House’s 100% Ship Design Policy Goes A Step Too Far appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a UK-backed resolution on the situation in Sudan, demanding that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces halt its siege of El Fasher, the only capital in the vast western region of Darfur that it doesn’t control. This comes as the UN Secretary-General delivered reports on Sudan and South Sudan before the Security Council.
HowAppealing
JUNE 13, 2024
“Supreme Court Maintains Broad Access to Abortion Pill; The decision does not eliminate efforts to restrict the availability of the pill”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow and David Ovalle of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court upholds broad access to key abortion pill mifepristone; Ever since the high court eliminated the right to abortion in 2022, medications to terminate pregnancy have grown in importance and been challenged i
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The Russian Prosecutor General’s office announced Thursday that it approved an espionage indictment against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia since March 2023, and sent his case to the Sverdlovsk Regional Court in the city of Yekaterinburg. Gershkovich’s detention has been condemned by his employer and press freedom groups , and the US has classified Gerskovich as “ wrongfully detained.” In a Telegram post, the Prosecutor Gener
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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
JUNE 13, 2024
“The Dishonorable Attack on the Alitos: A left-wing activist impressed her comrades, hardened her foes, and got attention. So what?” Columnist Peggy Noonan has this essay online at The Wall Street Journal.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
Scotland MSPs voted in favor of releasing many prisoners early to address overcrowding in Scottish jails , in a meeting of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday. Approximately 550 prisoners are currently eligible for early release, according to the Scottish Parliament. This will only apply to those serving sentences under four years and not to prisoners convicted of sexual or domestic abuse offenses.
HowAppealing
JUNE 13, 2024
“Supreme Court, in Starbucks Ruling, Curbs Labor Regulator’s Authority; In a blow to the National Labor Relations Board, the justices made it more difficult to order employers to reinstate fired workers”: Noam Scheiber and Santul Nerkar of The New York Times have this report. David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times reports that “ Supreme Court rules for Starbucks, limits power of judges to protect fired union organizers.” And Erin Mulvaney, Heather Haddon, and Jan Wolfe
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
GameStop’s stock price may 'make no sense,' but neither does shorting a stock whose price movement makes no sense. The post Andrew Left Reminded That Nothing About GameStop Makes Sense appeared first on Above the Law.
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FDA Law Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
By Sara W. Koblitz — As we have noted for the last year or so, the FTC has been on a mission to clean up the Orange Book by removing what it deems to be “improper” patents. The FTC has put out policy statements, challenged patent listings, tapped Congress, appeared on talk shows, and filed amicus briefs all in the span of the last 8 months. It seems like all that work is paying off.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
‘A legal system only begins by foreclosing the past. Only wrongs within the system can be made right.’ - Anthony P. Farley The post Oklahoma Supreme Court Dashes Hope Of Justice For Tulsa Massacre Survivors appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Earlier this year, we offered readers three lessons from the initial wave of disclosures made under new cybersecurity rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2023. For example, we saw companies attempting to frame what could be interpreted as damaging revelations about online hacks of their networks into commentaries on their robust cyber defense systems.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
Chief Judge Glainville is doing more than creating a mockery of his robes. He's creating learning opportunities! The post Law Professors Should Teach The YSL RICO Case To Their Students appeared first on Above the Law.
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