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The Power of Innovation in Litigation, Drafting and Client Service

Attorney at Work

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.

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Rights groups urge Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to halt public shaming campaign over privacy rights

JURIST

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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Best Books for Lawyers

LegalTalkNetwork

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.

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Insurance Cases Remain High Despite 2023 Downturn

Law 360

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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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases

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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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Southern Poverty Law Center Announces Massive Layoffs, Blindsiding Staff

Above The Law

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.

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India asks Russia to return citizens recruited by Russian army following deaths of two Indian nationals in Ukraine

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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.

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Clarence Thomas Took EVEN MORE Free Trips On Private Planes That He’s Still Not Disclosed!

Above The Law

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.

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US sanctions Hong Kong companies for alleged support of Russia’s ‘war economy’

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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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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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New President of Thomson Reuters Legal Segment Says Industry Needs Open Benchmarking on Gen AI

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Raghu Ramanathan, who in February was named president of the Legal Professionals segment within Thomson Reuters, overseeing all its products for the legal profession, believes there should be open benchmarking on legal AI products, he told me during an interview earlier this week.

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ECHR finds Azerbaijan committed human rights violations by blocking news websites

JURIST

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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Actual Journalism Has No Place In Samuel Alito’s America

Above The Law

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.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding Sudan paramilitary protect civilians and lift siege of El Fasher

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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.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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“The Dishonorable Attack on the Alitos: A left-wing activist impressed her comrades, hardened her foes, and got attention. So what?”

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“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.

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US Supreme Court sides with Starbucks, higher standard needed for unfair labor practices and rehiring unionized employees

JURIST

The US Supreme Court sided with Starbucks on Thursday by determining that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) needed to follow a four-part test to establish unfair labor practices and for the rehiring of unionized employees. A group of six Starbucks employees unionized their Memphis store in 2022 and conducted interviews with local news, citing COVID-19 and other safety concerns.

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“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”

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“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

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Russia prosecutors send espionage indictment against US reporter Evan Gerskovich to court

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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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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 13

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Thursday, June 13, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 13 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Scotland lawmakers vote to approve early release of prisoners due to overcrowding

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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.

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Justices side with Starbucks in union organizing dispute

SCOTUSBlog

Share The April argument in Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney suggested a bench so pervasively skeptical of the National Labor Relations Board’s position that Thursday’s decision briskly rejecting the government’s argument should surprise nobody. The basic issue in the case is what the NLRB has to prove to get a preliminary injunction against an employer (in this case, Starbucks) while it conducts administrative proceedings to determine if the employer committed an unfair labor practice.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Dashes Hope Of Justice For Tulsa Massacre Survivors

Above The Law

‘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.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's 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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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: FTC is Cleansing the Orange Book of Device Patents

FDA Law Blog

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.

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Analysts Warn House’s 100% Ship Design Policy Goes A Step Too Far

Above The Law

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.

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SEC Chimes in on Early Cybersecurity Disclosures

Intelligize Blog

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.

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Andrew Left Reminded That Nothing About GameStop Makes Sense

Above The Law

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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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a