LawSites
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
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.
JURIST
JUNE 19, 2024
Amnesty International called on the Egyptian government to immediately stop all forced deportation and arbitrary detention of Sudanese refugees, in a report released on Wednesday. The report documented over 5,000 Sudanese nationals deported from April to September 2023. The report also highlighted the expulsions of 721 Sudanese refugees on June 13, reflecting the authorities’ systemic approach to collective expulsions.
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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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Abortion-Rights Advocates Deploy a New Red State Playbook; After Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment, movement’s lawyers are citing it to challenge state restrictions”: Laura Kusisto of The Wall Street Journal has this report.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
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
The Border Forensics NGO , a Geneva-based non-governmental organisation that investigates and documents cases of border violence, notably those involving state agencies, police forces, soldiers, and enterprises, released a c ounter-investigation report on Tuesday on the 2022 deaths of migrants and asylum seekers along Morocco’s border with Melilla, a Spanish exclave off the coast of North Africa.
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
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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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.
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
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
“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 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.
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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 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
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
“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.
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.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Justice Clarence Thomas casts cloud over lawsuits challenging diversity programs”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has a post that begins, “U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has just adopted a legal theory that would eliminate a spate of recent lawsuits filed by groups that share the conservative justice’s opposition to race-based diversity programs.
ABA Journal
JUNE 19, 2024
Finances are a fraught area for many attorneys.
HowAppealing
JUNE 19, 2024
“Something’s Rotten About the Justices Taking So Long on Trump’s Immunity Case”: Law professor Leah Litman has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
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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The Relativity Blog
JUNE 19, 2024
Effective AI investments require understanding the value tech can add now and in the future. Learn how continuous innovation drives Relativity aiR, our generative AI solutions, to set legal teams up for sustained success.
Day on Torts
JUNE 19, 2024
The Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a personal injury case because the defendant qualified as a statutory employer of plaintiff under Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws. Under the “exclusivity doctrine” in worker’s compensation law, an employee cannot sue his or her employer under tort law. Instead, the exclusive remedy for the employee is under worker’s compensation law.
iHire
JUNE 19, 2024
See how Cornerstone Mechanical Services experienced faster, more effective hiring after adding iHire to its recruiting toolbox.
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