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Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise?

Attorney at Work

Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess. The post Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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More than 60 publicly flogged by the Taliban in Afghanistan

JURIST

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday condemned the public flogging of more than 60 people, including more than a dozen women, by the Taliban in northern Sari Pul province. In a statement UNAMA called for respond for international human rights standards saying “63 people were publicly lashed in Saripul yesterday by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.

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Clarence Thomas’s Corruption Finally Has A Price Tag

Above The Law

Thomas got just under $6 million in gifts while on the Court. The post Clarence Thomas’s Corruption Finally Has A Price Tag appeared first on Above the Law.

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Uganda human rights defender detained by military forces for opposing a crude oil pipeline project

JURIST

Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) arrested Ugandan environmental activist Stephen Kwikiriza in Kampala under “alarming circumstances,” according to a press release published on Wednesday by the group the Environment Governance Institute (EGI). Stephen Kwikiriza is an environmental activist and a human rights defender who works with the non-governmental organization EGI.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Neil Gorsuch Says Supreme Court Colleagues Are A ‘Blessing’ To The American People

Above The Law

He's full on delusional about the current Court. The post Neil Gorsuch Says Supreme Court Colleagues Are A ‘Blessing’ To The American People appeared first on Above the Law.

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Supreme Court rules U.S. must pay more for Native American tribes’ health care

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the federal government must provide additional funding to cover some administrative costs incurred by Native American tribes that operate their own health-care programs. By a vote of 5-4, with Justice Neil Gorsuch – perhaps the strongest ally of Native Americans on the court – providing the deciding vote, the justices upheld two rulings by federal appeals courts in favor of Native American tribes.

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Pakistan Supreme Court accuses 34 TV channels of irresponsible reporting

JURIST

Pakistan’s Supreme Court issued contempt notices to 34 TV channels on Wednesday for airing alleged anti-judiciary press conferences of two politicians last month. Senator Faisal Vawda, an independent candidate, and Mustafa Kamal, a Muttahida Qaumi Movement lawmaker, were charged with contempt and disrespect of the court when holding separate press conferences and allegedly making critical remarks about the top judiciary judges.

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Steve Bannon Is Headed For The Big House

Above The Law

Never surrender. until July 1. The post Steve Bannon Is Headed For The Big House appeared first on Above the Law.

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Australia introduces bill to criminalise sexually explicit deepfakes

JURIST

The Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Bill 2024 to the parliament on Wednesday. Dreyfus and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese both contended that non-consensual deepfake sexually explicit materials are a “damaging and deeply distressing form of abuse” and therefore should attach serious criminal penalties.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Transformation In Legal Operations: Executing ‘Big T’ And ‘Little T’ Changes

Above The Law

From sweeping, organization-wide overhauls to subtle, gradual enhancements, the journey of transformation is fraught with challenges. The post Transformation In Legal Operations: Executing ‘Big T’ And ‘Little T’ Changes appeared first on Above the Law.

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Russia convicts US-Russia dual citizen on grounds of ‘rehabilitating Nazism’ over social media posts

JURIST

A court in St. Petersburg convicted and sentenced dual US-Russian Yuri Malev citizen to three and a half years in prison Wednesday on charges of “rehabilitating Nazism” for social media posts which were allegedly disrespectful towards the military. Malev was detained on December 9 of last year for his posts made in June 2022 on Russian website Odnoklassniki.

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Judge’s revelation is new twist in saga of man driving in video during suspended-license hearing

ABA Journal

A man accused of driving during a Zoom court hearing for a suspended-license charge, creating a viral moment, is back behind bars again.

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European Court of Human Rights rules French judge in Monaco violated lawyers’ right to privacy in investigation

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights held unanimously in the case of Bersheda and Rybolovlev v. Monaco on Thursday that the conduct of a judge failed to effectively limit the scope of the investigation into a lawyer who was accused of secretly recording a conversation. In 2016, Tetiana Bershedawas was charged with invasion of privacy regarding recording private conversations for the purpose of collecting evidence.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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.

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In concurrence confession, appeals judge says ChatGPT research ‘less nutty’ than feared

ABA Journal

Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th U.S.

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Native Americans allocated further healthcare funding following US Supreme Court dispute with Federal Government

JURIST

The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that when Native Americans administer healthcare through their own programs, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service must pay for costs associated with the operation of the healthcare program. The case was brought by the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe, both of which decided to offer healthcare independently of the Indian Health Service within the last decade.

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LegalZoom Sued For Unauthorized Practice Of Law In State That Still Recognizes Alina Habba

Above The Law

Didn't we sort out all the LegalZoom cases years ago? The post LegalZoom Sued For Unauthorized Practice Of Law In State That Still Recognizes Alina Habba appeared first on Above the Law.

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Human Rights Watch criticizes Italy asylum seeker deal with Albania

JURIST

Human Rights Watch on Thursday slammed Italy’s deal to send asylum seekers to Albania, terming the pact a “model of mismanagement” and a “blueprint for abuse.” The immigration deal was signed last November and seeks to send asylum seekers from Italy to Albania, where their Italian asylum requests would be considered. Under the five-year deal 36,000 asylum seekers would be sent from Italy to the Albanian port of Shengjin.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Migrants who cross the border illegally won’t be allowed a lawyer if they don’t get one pronto

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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US Connecticut Fires Chief Public Defender for raising unfounded racism allegations

JURIST

The US Connecticut Public Defender Services Commission (PDSC) unanimously terminated TaShun Bowden-Lewis from her position as Connecticut’s Chief Public Defender on Tuesday. Bowden-Lewis, who was the first Black person to hold the role, was fired for misconduct since her assumption of the role two years ago. According to the Commission’s 113-page decision, her tenure was marked by “significant administrative challenges and a failure to meet the professional standards expected o

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10 Quick Tips For New In-House Counsel

Above The Law

Even if you're a seasoned in-house attorney, a refresher never hurts. The post 10 Quick Tips For New In-House Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

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Mishandled Disclosures: A Greek Tragedy in IP Law

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch Neuropublic S.A., a Greek technology company, has filed a federal lawsuit against the law firm Ladas & Parry LLP, with several claims stemming from the firm’s alleged mishandling of Neuropublic’s confidential invention disclosure — sending it out to a third party (“PatentManiac”) for a preliminary novelty search which then (again allegedly) further leaked the disclosure.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

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?

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Kim Kardashian Returns To Studying Law, And ‘Can’t Deal’ With Hearsay Exceptions

Above The Law

Talk about an excited utterance! What did Kim Kardashian have to say about hearsay exceptions? The post Kim Kardashian Returns To Studying Law, And ‘Can’t Deal’ With Hearsay Exceptions appeared first on Above the Law.

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Australia drops legal battle against X over church stabbing footage

JURIST

Australia’s e-safety commissioner Julie Inman Grant announced in a press release Wednesday that Australia has dropped its legal battle against Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to have graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney removed from the social media platform. Grant stated “ I have decided to discontinue the proceedings in the Federal Court against X Corp,” after numerous court proceedings and the temporary injunction to hide the video on the platform had expired.

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Some Summer Associate Is Showing Up To Work In A Horse-Drawn Carriage

Above The Law

Summer program or Oregon Trail? The post Some Summer Associate Is Showing Up To Work In A Horse-Drawn Carriage appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Group urges US judiciary to halt conservative judges’ clerk boycotts”

HowAppealing

“Group urges US judiciary to halt conservative judges’ clerk boycotts”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “Group urges US judiciary to halt conservative judges’ clerk boycotts” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.