LawSites
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of the AI for Justice Legal Aid program, a two-pronged initiative that will provide select legal aid organizations with free access to and training on its CoCounsel generative AI software, while also providing other legal nonprofits access to CoCounsel at a steeply reduced price.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In the months following Uganda’s passage of draconian anti-LGBTQ+ legislation , human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over the country’s failure to protect members of the community from online harassment. Amnesty International on Wednesday reported a recent uptick in such harassment, finding that following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) of 2023 , attacks against LGBTQ+ people have increased, forcing both individuals and organizations to significantly alter
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Sterno
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Monica Burneikis understands the value of her time—and not because she bills by the hour. A personal injury attorney with 20 years of experience, Burneikis runs her own Oakland-based firm where, even on contingency, every minute counts. "I keep my hands on every single one of my cases, and I have a very large caseload," she said. "If you don't adopt technology, you're going to be left behind.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The family of diabetic inmate, Louis Jung Jr., who died at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that the jail withheld insulin and proper medical care, leading to his death. The plaintiffs, Jacob and James Jung, the sons of Louis Jung Jr., are suing the City of Philadelphia, YesCare Corp, Carney, Lalitha Trivikram, Maureen Gay, and Doe Defendants 1 to 10.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice violated ethical code, committee says; A judicial conduct panel is recommending that Justice Catherine Connors, a former private attorney who represented banks, be sanctioned for not recusing herself from 2 cases that upended the state’s foreclosure process”: Hannah LaClaire of The Portland Press Herald has this report.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Supreme Court ‘friends’ leave justices more questions than answers; Interactions with the justices are few and far between but just about anyone can inject their opinion into the latest Supreme Court legal battle set to shape decades of American life”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday launched a new campaign, #WithHumanity, calling on Frontex, the European Union’s Border and Coast Guard agency, to utilize its aerial surveillance capabilities to ensure prompt rescues of endangered vessels in the Mediterranean. Frontex collaborates with EU member states’ border and coast guards to manage the Schengen Area’s borders.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“A Supreme Court Decision Claimed to Take Partisanship Out of Gun Cases. It Didn’t. A Trace analysis of more than 1,600 rulings found that the Bruen decision has given judges remarkable leeway. The results have been starkly partisan.” Chip Brownlee of The Trace has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) commended Oman’s new Social Protection Law , as “a step in the right direction” on Wednesday. The law, introduced under the name of Haitham Al Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, was presented to and approved by the Council of Oman. It offers a range of economic benefits and assistance, including a monthly universal child benefit for all families, disability allowances, and financial aid for widows and orphans.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“New York state can enforce many gun restrictions, US appeals court rules”: Jonathan Stempel of Reuters has this report on a 246-page ruling , jointly signed by all three judges on the panel, that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Have you got what it takes to top the winners of years past? The post ATL’s 15th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide; Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S.; The courts will decide whether it’s constitutional — and whether other states can follow Texas’ lead”: Alejandro Serrano of The Texas Tribune has this report.
LawSites
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Seventy-six percent of legal professionals in corporate legal departments and 68% in law firms are using generative AI at least once a week, with a third of those professionals using it daily.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Judge Urges Law School Donation Halt Until Originalism Taught; Amul Thapar urged donors to withhold money to law schools; 6th Circuit judge took issue with lack of originalism courses”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ Conservative US judge pushes yanking law school funding until ‘originalism’ taught.” The Heritage Foundation has posted on YouTube a video of the event titled “ The 2024 Joseph St
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The typo is making the rounds on social media. The post The Viral Embarrassing State Supreme Court Mistake appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, In Case Involving Mail-In and Provisional Ballots, Tees Up Potential Independent State Legislature Theory for U.S. Supreme Court”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
It's soon going to be less about having AI than where your AI lives. The post NetDocuments Moves To Bring Generative AI To Content… Not The Other Way Around appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Attack ads target 3 Oklahoma Supreme Court justices ahead of November vote”: M. Scott Carter of The Oklahoman has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
This new GenAI-powered deal point extraction tool provides big advantages in the negotiation process and beyond. The post Unveiling Hidden Deal Insights: GenAI For Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Why Penn Wants Amy Wax Gone | Glenn Loury & Amy Wax”: The Glenn Show recently posted this video on YouTube.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
You never know when your furry 'legal assistant' will come in handy during trial. The post Keyboard Cat Becomes Courtroom Star During Zoom Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
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My Shingle
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The following is a guest post by Christopher Earley Christopher Earley is the founder and CEO of Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers, a personal injury law firm located in downtown Boston. He is a thought leader in the legal field and writes monthly for the American Bar Association. He also hosts The Earley Show Podcast where… The post Starting from Zero: A Journey to Building a Successful Law Practice appeared first on My Shingle.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
This is a very big problem for Biglaw. Law firms need to adapt -- and fast. The post Biglaw Firms May Not Be Ready To Offer The Mental Health Accommodations Young Lawyers Want appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 24, 2024
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Have you heard of a country called ‘Venezuela’? Oh, you have… The post Check Out This Mind-Blowing, Highly Secretive Trading Strategy (But Don’t Adopt It Unless You Want To Get Sued) appeared first on Above the Law.
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