Attorney at Work
JUNE 17, 2024
Brooke Lively | Knowing your non-negotiables is the key to making a deal to sell your firm you won't regret. The post What Are Your Non-Negotiables? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled on Friday that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adequately evaluated emission impacts when it approved a gas pipeline expansion in Pennsylvania and New York, allowing the project to move forward. The environmental group Food & Water Watch argued that the FERC did not properly assess the pipeline’s impact on ozone pollution.
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Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
Two senators recently introduced a bill that seeks to regulate private equity firms’ involvement in the healthcare industry. If passed, the act would establish a criminal penalty of up to six years in prison for private equity executives whose business decisions result in a patient’s death. The post If Passed, This New Bill Could Send PE Execs to Jail for Hospital Mismanagement appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order Monday pardoning 175,000 convictions related to possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, becoming one of the first states in the U.S. to issue a mass pardon on cannabis. The order is set to include more than 150,000 misdemeanor convictions for possession of marijuana and more than 18,000 misdemeanor convictions for use of drug paraphernalia.
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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.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
At the very least, it would get the constitutional scholars more time on the news programs. The post What About Joe Biden And Barack Obama For A Ticket? appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“War Crimes Hearing Gives Public Virtual Look Inside a Secret C.I.A. Prison; Years after the agency’s ‘black site’ program was shut down, details are slowly emerging during trials at Guantánamo Bay”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The Federal Court of Australia on Monday officially recognized the Kabi Kabi people as the native title holders of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The decision was made at a hearing in Brisbane as part of a lawsuit that has been pending since 2013. The indigenous Kabi-Kabi people have gained recognition for their connection to their traditional homeland and recognition of their native title rights to over 365,000 hectares of land and waters around the Sunshine Coast in south-east Queensland,
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“Statement of Concern Regarding Improper Use of Judicial Offices in Relation to Law Clerk Hiring and Refusal to Hire”: The New York City Bar Association issued this statement today.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The Sverdlovsky Regional Court on Monday declared that the trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich will be held behind closed doors. As released by the court and reported by TASS, the first session will take place on June 26. Gershkovich was previously being kept in a pre-trial detention center, during which time his appeal to be freed from detention was denied by the Moscow City Court.
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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.
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JUNE 17, 2024
“As a Texas city debates an abortion travel ban, maternal care is scarce in nearby rural counties; Amid a fight over an ‘abortion travel ban,’ women health care experts say more attention is needed to the plight of pregnant Texans in the Panhandle where there are few hospitals and OBGYNs”: Jayme Lozano Carver of The Texas Tribune has this report.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
Chinese activists Sophia Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing were sentenced on Friday by the Guangzhou Intermediate Court to five years and three years and six months in prison, respectively, for “subversion against the state,” as shared by supporters of the activists on social media. Sophia Huang Xueqin, a prominent #MeToo activist in China who reported on the topic in her blog , has already expressed her intent to appeal the court’s decision.
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JUNE 17, 2024
“Why the $4.5 Billion School E-Rate Program Is Headed to the Supreme Court; The high court declined to take a different case related to a school resource officer’s use of a Taser on a student with a disability”: Mark Walsh of Education Week has this report.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
An Italian activist was released Friday from domiciliary arrest in Hungary, after being granted immunity as a new member of the European Parliament. Ilaria Salis, a 40 years old anti-fascist activist from Monza, Italy was arrested in February 2023 by the Hungarian police after allegedly attempting to assault two activists in Budapest during the Day of Honor, a commemoration celebrated by far-right forces in Europe, in which they remember the failed attempt of the German troops during the Siege o
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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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“Mifepristone Stays on the Market”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. And last Friday’s bonus episode of the podcast was titled “ The Textualist Case for Mass Shootings.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The State Court of Niger has lifted the criminal immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum over accusations of high treason, Bozum’s lawyer confirmed on Friday. The ex-president’s lawyer, Reed Brody, described the decision as a “travesty of justice” and said, “We haven’t even been able to meet our client.” By virtue of the ruling, Bazoum can now be tried by a military court.
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JUNE 17, 2024
“85. Opinion Announcements (and Why They Should Be Live-Streamed); Justice Sotomayor’s oral dissent in the bump stocks case highlights why the Supreme Court should allow those who can’t be in the courtroom to hear the justices’ hand-down statements.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
Reflect on the past Term with a gathering of experts. The post Annual Supreme Court Review Promises Somber Reflection Upon Crumbling Democracy, CLE Credit appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
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JUNE 17, 2024
“During Watergate, the Supreme Court spoke with one voice. Can it do the same in Trump’s case?” David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this report.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
Unsurprisingly, he lost most of the money he didn’t spend on rent and vacations and Ponzi payments that way. The post Local Man’s Due Diligence Involved Making Sure Companies He Invested In Weren’t Acting Like Him appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“The GOP Has a New Plan to Prevent Voters From Rejecting Their Unpopular Abortion Bans”: Billy Corriher has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
In-house lawyer skill sets are directly transferable to the boardroom. The post Why Senior In-House Lawyers Make Great Corporate Directors appeared first on Above the Law.
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JUNE 17, 2024
“Amy Coney Barrett Sounds Fed Up with Clarence Thomas’ Sloppy Originalism”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
It's a really bad look for a Supreme Court justice. The post Samuel Alito’s Whole ‘Christian Theocracy’ Thing Is A Real Problem For Jewish Senators appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 17, 2024
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testified Monday in front of a California federal jury considering multibillion-dollar antitrust claims against the league that the NFL does not control the price of DirecTV's Sunday Ticket with any secret deals, insisting instead that the broadcast strategy is shouted "from the mountaintops.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
With the new ATL Law School DIY, you can design your own rankings based on your personal priorities and goals. The post ATL Launches Interactive Do-It-Yourself Law School Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.
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