Law 360
MARCH 19, 2025
Despite an implicit understanding of the value of brand, misconceptions around logo and financial value have resulted in law firms being slow to manage and build this valuable asset, without which it becomes difficult to attract the same caliber of client or recruit the best lawyers, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 19, 2025
Securing your law firm is like eating an elephant its a massive challenge that cannot be tackled in one bite or alone. This primer covers the reality of law firm cybersecurity breaches costs, incident response, data recovery, backups and essential security steps. Cybersecurity Incidents Are a Reality for Law Firms Its no longer […] The post Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
MARCH 19, 2025
China labor activist Wang Jianbing was released from prison on Tuesday after serving a three-and-a-half-year imprisonment sentence. Wang was convicted in 2021 after being found guilty of “inciting subversion of state power” which is an offence under Article 105 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China. Wang was arrested and tried alongside Huang (Sophia) Xueqin, a #MeToo activist, who was also convicted on a similar charge and sentenced to 5 years impri
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2025
The judiciary is uniquely insulated from scrutiny, and uniquely unaccountable to the public , I told the House Judiciary Committees Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet three years ago this week, in congressional testimony to advocate for the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA), legislation that would finally extend federal anti-discrimination protections to more than 30,000 exempt federal judiciary employees.
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JURIST
MARCH 19, 2025
Amnesty International raised concerns on Tuesday regarding the ongoing human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since the Rwandan-backed rebel group, M23, captured the city of Goma in January, violence has continued to escalate. The organization called for the international community to take action and pressure all actors to comply with International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
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JURIST
MARCH 19, 2025
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday against Trkiye for violations of the right to fair trial following the failure of domestic courts to provide adequate reasons for the applicant’s conviction of membership in an armed terrorist organization. The court found that the trial court of zmir failed to provide adequate reasons for the conviction of defendant Mustafa Aydin.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2025
Getty Images Ed note: This is the sixth in a series. Read the previous installment here. Just as a skilled chef tastes their creation throughout the cooking process and adjusts seasonings for the perfect balance, effective networking involves seeking feedback and making adjustments to your approach. Here’s how you can “taste” your networking efforts and fine-tune them: Ask for Feedback: After a follow-up meeting or interaction, consider asking for feedback.
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2025
Amnesty International expressed concerns on Tuesday about the recent approval by the Peruvian Congress of an amendment to Law 27692, which established the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI). The organization cited potential restrictions on human rights as a key issue and warned that the reform threatens Peru’s civil society by limiting human rights activism and may even lead to public officials’ impunity for human rights violations.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2025
“Kansas Voters Will Decide Whether to Hold Open Elections for State Supreme Court; A question on the ballot next year will ask voters to amend the Constitution to set open elections; Republicans said it would empower Kansans, while Democrats argued it would politicize the judiciary”: Mitch Smith of The New York Times has this report. And Sherman Smith of Kansas Reflector reports that “ Kansas House endorses plan to elect Supreme Court justices, placing question on August 2026 b
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CARET Legal
MARCH 19, 2025
A structured collaboration approach helps attorneys and adjusters stay on the same page, reducing disputes and achieving positive case outcomes more efficiently. When attorneys and adjusters arent aligned, insurance defense cases can become tangled in miscommunication, delays, and billing disputes that drive up costs, create unnecessary friction, and prolong litigation.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2025
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Kirkland & Elliss 2024 financial reporting, how much did the firm already the richest by this metric make in gross revenue last year? Hint: The firms profits per equity partner are also up big up 16% to more than $9.25 million. See the answer on the next page. The post Wait — *How* Much Is Kirkland Making These Days?
LawSites
MARCH 19, 2025
This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyers Journal, Vol. II. To get free online access to all articles or subscribe to the print edition, visit www.triallawyersjournal.com An android a human robot confidently addressing a courtroom, its digital eyes gleaming with intelligence. The judge and jurors, captivated.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2025
In Season 9, Episode 1 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Jordan Furlong, legal sector analyst, forecaster, and consultant, to unpack the evolving state of the legal profession. With a focus on innovation, regulation, and the impact of generative AI, Jordans insights are both a wake-up call and a rallying cry for the legal industry.
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
LawSites
MARCH 19, 2025
Recently, legal technology company SurePoint Technologies acquired the legal practice management company ZenCase in a strategic move aimed at enhancing SurePoints practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2025
Space Force leaders are sharpening their rhetorical swords regarding the service's need to build space warfighting chops.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 19, 2025
With J. Remy Green, I have filed a law professor amici curiae brief with the United States Supreme Court, asking it to make it tougher for prosecutors to introduce evidence with an accusatory component.
Patently O
MARCH 19, 2025
Guest post by Professors Jonathan S. Masur (Chicago Law) and Lisa Larrimore Ouellette (Stanford Law). This blog recently covered the Federal Circuits important decision in In re Entresto (Novartis Pharmaceuticals v. Torrent Pharma) , 125 F.4th 1090 (Fed. Cir. 2025), which upheld patent claims even though they covered after-arising technology that was not described or enabled in the specification.
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Day on Torts
MARCH 19, 2025
A legal malpractice claim filed eighteen months after the Court of Appeals affirmed the underlying conviction was time-barred. In Lee v. Richardson , No. M2024-01130-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Feb. 21, 2025), the Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a pro se legal malpractice complaint based on the statute of limitations. The plaintiff sued several defendant attorneys, all of whom had represented him during various stages of an underlying criminal case.
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 19, 2025
The 21st century has witnessed a remarkable surge in academic scholarship on private international law in Asia. This is not to say that significant studies on the subject were absent before this period. However, in recent decades, Asian scholars have brought renewed vigour and depth to the field, establishing private international law as a critical area of legal inquiry on the continent.
L4SB
MARCH 19, 2025
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HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2025
“The Justice, the Professor and the Friendship That Could Rattle a Pivotal Religious Charter School Case; Justice Amy Coney Barretts recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending”: Linda Jacobson of The 74 has this report.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Law 360
MARCH 19, 2025
Law360 is pleased to announce the formation of its 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2025
“Wisconsins big dollar Supreme Court elections could come here; Minnesotas election system keeps the money out — for now”: Rochelle Olson of The Minnesota Star Tribune has this report.
Law 360
MARCH 19, 2025
Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its Second Circuit appeal of the judgment in its headline-grabbing enforcement action over Ripple's XRP token.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2025
“Judge Denies Supreme Court Justices Motion To Dismiss Indictments Against Her”: Nancy West of InDepthNH has this report.
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