Attorney at Work
MARCH 25, 2025
David Arato | Is blogging an effective strategy for client acquisition in 2025, or should lawyers direct their efforts elsewhere? The post Is Legal Blogging Still a Viable Client Acquisition Strategy in 2025? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Somalia repatriated 145 of its citizens from the Libyan cities of Tripoli and Sebha back to their homes in Mogadishu and Hargeisa on Monday. The government of Somalia, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration(IOM) and the EU Migrant Protection, Return & Reintegration in North Africa successfully carried out this program, as part of Somalia’s government dedication to addressing migration challenges.
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Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2025
Getty Images In the kitchen of networking, just as a chef skillfully presents a dish blending aesthetics with flavor, the art of practice development involves combining professionalism with personal warmth. It’s about serving up interactions that are not only respectful and professional but also personable and friendly. Heres how you can infuse this blend into your interactions: Share Personal Stories: Don’t hesitate to weave in appropriate personal anecdotes or interests.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2025
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) and several other rights groups called for the release of imprisoned rights defenders in Venezuela at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, noting the prevalence of enforced disappearances used to silence opposition. Venezuela’s Bolvar Law gives the state wide discretion to impose prison sentences of 25-30 years for individuals that have supported sanctions against the country or recognized the government in exile.
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Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2025
One of the greatest challenges of Generative AI solutions like ChatGPT is hallucination. They create fear in professionals as well as nightmares involving the lawyer that used ChatGPT and filed a fictitious case with a judge. Hallucinations are a problem because GenAI solutions like ChatGPT are not databases, even though they appear to behave like search engines that provide a custom answer to a question.
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LawSites
MARCH 25, 2025
Legal technology platform Law Insider announced today the launch of its AI-powered contract drafting, review and redlining tools for its global community of 1.2 million registered legal users. The new AI suite will be integrated directly into Microsoft Word and Law Insider’s web-based platform, making it accessible across multiple workspaces for attorneys and legal professionals.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2025
In a letter addressed to the Nepal Finance Minister on Sunday, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, rights groups urged Nepal to protect the rights of children by accounting for an expansion of the child grant program in the forthcoming budget. The groups represented a coalition of 24 Nepali and international rights organizations that included the Human Rights Watch (HRW).
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2025
“George Santos baffles Second Circuit with effort to revive copyright suit against Jimmy Kimmel; Two judges noted their surprise when Santos attorney made a ‘totally different’ argument than the one in the now-dismissed complaint”: Erik Uebelacker of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of yesterday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2025
Amnesty International (AI) on Monday called for an end to unlawful violence against protesters and detention of journalists by police in Turkey in the wake of the detention of opposition presidential candidate , Ekrem mamolu , which has sparked mass protests across the country. According to AI, authorities have confirmed the arrest of 1,133 protesters and at least eight journalists, since the beginning of the protests last week.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2025
“Justices Seem Likely to Uphold Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Districts; A majority of the court appeared skeptical of a challenge to Louisianas voting map; The challengers had argued the state impermissibly relied on race to draw its map”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. And in commentary, online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay titled “ The Supreme Court appears determined to blow up its one good Voting Rights Act decision; Apparently, we cant e
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2025
* We’re apparently at the “Nazis got better treatment” stage of this administration. [ CBS News ] * Hegseth took to social media to mock Judge Reyes by suggesting she take over the Department of Defense… honestly that might not be a bad idea. [ The Atlantic ] * Government not worried about measles but laser focused on conspiracies about baby formula. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * US Supreme Court “wrestles” with following the law even when it disadvantages the Repu
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 25, 2025
Malaysia is at high risk from the effects of climate change. Flooding has become an almost-yearly natural disaster, with the frequency and severity of flood events increasing in recent decades. Research suggests that for every 1C rise in temperature, rice yields decline between 4.6 and 6.1%, with net revenue falling by MYR 442.42 (~USD 99.52) per ha.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2025
Remote and hybrid work models pose challenges for law firms. But they also offer new opportunities. In Conflicts, Contracts & Costs: Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships & Operating Documents, well dive into the strategic implications of adapting ethical practices to a distributed environment. Additionally, well discuss how remote operations impact conflict management, fiduciary obligations, confidentiality, and financial wellness.
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.
FDA Law Blog
MARCH 25, 2025
By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert Last year, FDA issued a letter to the medical device industry warning medical device firms of concerns related to fraudulent and unreliable laboratory testing data in premarket submissions, which we blogged about here. This was followed last September with warning letters issued to two Chinese firms performing biocompatibility testing, citing violations of 21 C.F.R.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2025
Legal departments have been on a quest for lower costs and higher efficiency for quite some time. But have these long-standing efforts succeeded in cutting waste? And just how much inefficiency may still be left to eliminate? In the fourth quarter of 2024, DiliTrust partnered with Above the Law to survey over 120 law department employees about how they are spending their time.
The Process Street
MARCH 25, 2025
Managing investments in tech startups demands precision. With a portfolio spanning 30 companies, including notable investments like Currensea, Willo, and Sidekick, and 12 successful exits under its belt, 1818 Venture Capital (eighteen-eighteen) was no stranger to pressure. Behind the scenes, their intern onboarding workflows were growing increasingly complex.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 25, 2025
Androids may dream of electric sheep, but a computer system apparently can't register copyright in work it generated. At least that's the finding by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in its recent opinion.
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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
Knackly
MARCH 25, 2025
Ever since Lawyaw became Clio Draft, things havent been the same. What used to be a go-to tool for legal document automation now comes with syncing delays, unexpected errors, and a workflow that just doesnt feel as smooth. If youre considering Clio Draft but have heard mixed reviews, or youre already using it and running into frustrations, youre not alone.
Court-MartialTrialPractice
MARCH 25, 2025
In United States v. Urieta , The appellant, a specialist in the U.S. Army, was charged with multiple sexual assault offenses and a false official statement. During voir dire at his court-martial, he challenged the selection of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Bravo as a panel member, arguing actual and implied bias based on SFC Bravos statements regarding soldiers who retain civilian defense counsel.
ABA Journal
MARCH 25, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to revive a climate change lawsuit filed on behalf of 21 youths who contended that the government is a trustee of the environment and has a duty to preserve it.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2025
“A Supreme Court Remedy for Nationwide Injunctions: Congress gave the Supreme Court the authority to curb them by clarifying the Rules of Civil Procedure.” Law professor Elizabeth Price Foley will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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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?
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 25, 2025
Share On Wednesday, March 26, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, March 26 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2025
“What Do We Owe This Cluster of Cells?” Anna Louie Sussman has this essay online at The New York Times.
LawSites
MARCH 25, 2025
An event yesterday adjacent to Legalweek in New York marked the official launch of the Association for AI in Legal (A4L), a membership organization that aims to bring together legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers to responsibly navigate the complexities and leverage the power of artificial intelligence.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2025
“Utah lawmakers gave governor power to appoint the Supreme Court chief. Cox says, I must respectfully decline. Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill letting him appoint the chief justice, but the Senate would get to re-confirm every four years.” Robert Gehrke of The Salt Lake Tribune has this report.
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