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JUNE 19, 2024
On Friday, I spoke to a group of trial lawyers on the use of generative AI in litigation. Many in the room were that increasingly rare breed of lawyer who actually go into court and try cases.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Russia had violated the right to freedom of expression by refusing access to archival documents about the history of Soviet political repression. Suprun and Others v. Russia is part of the ‘right to truth’ cases against Russia. The applicants – Russian researchers, the niece of a Swedish diplomat who disappeared in Soviet custody, and an NGO – filed their applications between August 2012 and April 2022.
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 19, 2024
With AI-powered verified financial intelligence, lawyers can swiftly obtain comprehensive financial records for fraud investigations. The post Building a Stronger Case: The Power of AI in Financial Fraud Investigations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Wednesday making Louisiana the first state to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. Schools will also be authorized, but not required, to display the Mayflower Compact , the Declaration of Independence , and the Northwest Ordinance. In creating the bill, HB 71 , the Louisiana House relied heavily on the 2019 US Supreme Court case, American Legion v.
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LDA PRO
JUNE 19, 2024
Estate planning can feel overwhelming. You have worked hard to build your assets, and ensuring they reach your intended beneficiaries after you are gone is a top priority. Traditional wills often go through probate, a lengthy and public court process that can be expensive and time-consuming. This can delay the distribution of your assets and cause unnecessary stress for your loved ones.
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ABA Journal
JUNE 19, 2024
Finances are a fraught area for many attorneys.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Tuesday that soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean soldiers who violated the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) by about 20 meters. Around 20-30 North Korean soldiers, while engaging in unspecified construction work on the northern side of the border, crossed the Demilitarised Zone dividing the two Koreas.
CARET Legal
JUNE 19, 2024
By automating time-consuming administrative tasks, law firms can allocate more resources to strategic work, thus enhancing overall productivity and reducing the potential for human error. A robust legal case tracking system is more than just a tool; it’s a critical component of law firm operations that directly impacts productivity, client relationships, and overall success.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
Victoria, Australia Coroner Simon McGregor found Wednesday that the state’s Department of Fairness, Families and Housing (DFFH) breached the human rights of a 17-year-old Aboriginal teenager who took her own life in July 2021 by ignoring her repeated requests to reconnect with her Aboriginal culture. The teenager, known by the pseudonym XY, was a member of the Wemba Wemba community.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“This Judge Made Houston the Top Bankruptcy Court. Then He Helped His Girlfriend Cash In. Law firm Kirkland & Ellis brought multibillion-dollar cases to David R. Jones’s court, aided by a local attorney who lived with the judge; ‘Why did no one look into it?’” Alexander Gladstone, Andrew Scurria, and Akiko Matsuda of The Wall Street Journal have this report.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
Malaysia’s Federal Court on Wednesday dismissed the Malaysian Bar’s bid to appeal a government emergency proclamation over fake news amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bar raised 27 constitutional questions concerning the validity of the law. Still, the court ruled that the bar did not fulfill the threshold requirement under Section 96 of the Courts of Judicature Act, which was the basis for the Federal Court’s decision to deny leave.
HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Louisiana Requires All Public Classrooms to Display Ten Commandments; A law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday makes the state the only one with such a mandate; Critics have vowed to mount a constitutional challenge”: Rick Rojas of The New York Times has this report. Anumita Kaur of The Washington Post reports that “ Louisiana requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in public classrooms; Gov.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense assistance pact on Wednesday during Putin’s visit to the North Korean capital Pyongyang since 2000. According to a statement from the Russian government, the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership stipulates “mutual assistance in the event of aggression against one of the parties thereto.” Putin characterized the deal as a “breakthrough document,” reflecting the desire to e
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HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Amy Coney Barrett may be poised to split conservatives on the Supreme Court; Legal experts see signs of a ‘raging’ philosophical debate among the court’s supermajority”: Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report. And Devan Cole and John Fritze of CNN report that “ The Supreme Court’s approach on ‘history and tradition’ is irking Amy Coney Barrett.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a network that provides important sources of income for Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik and his family on Tuesday. The designation leads to all property and interest in property of the two designated individuals and seven entities that are in the US or in the possession or control of US persons being blocked and having to be reported to OFAC.
HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Father Reidy Goes to Washington — As Supreme Court Clerk; Notre Dame law professor Father Patrick Reidy will clerk for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, starting in October”: Mary Frances Myler of National Catholic Register has this report.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced in a press release on Tuesday that 31 written statements have been filed concerning whether workers have a right to strike under a key International Labor Organization convention. The written statements follow the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) request for an urgent advisory opinion from the ICJ considering whether the right to strike is protected under the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right
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JUNE 19, 2024
“Wisconsin Supreme Court takes David Prosser’s name off law library, renames it for first woman lawyer”: Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. And Rich Kremer of Wisconsin Public Radio reports that “ Wisconsin Supreme Court to rename State Law Library after Lavinia Goodell; Library currently named after former conservative Justice David Prosser; Current conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley calls change ‘another petty and vindictive maneuve
LawSites
JUNE 19, 2024
Eighteen months ago, the first-of-its-kind Judicial Innovation Fellowship launched with the mission of embedding experienced technologists and designers within state, local, and tribal courts to develop technology-based solutions to improve the public’s access to justice.
HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“I’m the cake artist who won at the Supreme Court. Here’s why I’m still in court. I gladly serve people from all backgrounds. I decide to create custom cakes based on what they will express, not who requests them.” Jack Phillips has this essay online at Fox News.
JonathanTurley
JUNE 19, 2024
There is a controversy in Oregon over a proposed change in the ethics rule from the Oregon Medical Board. At issue is the use of “microaggressions” to discipline doctors and to make reporting such transgressions mandatory for all doctors. It seems before you can give stitches, you have to join snitches under one of the most ambiguous categories of prescribed speech.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“What will Justices Barrett and Jackson bring to the Supreme Court’s homestretch?” Marcia Coyle has this post at the “Constitution Daily” blog of the National Constitution Center.
iHire
JUNE 19, 2024
See how Cornerstone Mechanical Services experienced faster, more effective hiring after adding iHire to its recruiting toolbox.
HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Supreme Court Ruling on Bump Stocks Could Open Door to More Lethal Weapons; The court’s decision has the potential to undercut President Biden’s efforts to restrict other gun accessories that enable semiautomatic rifles to fire at speeds rivaling those of machine guns”: Jack Healy of The New York Times has this report.
MorneauLaw
JUNE 19, 2024
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