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What to Expect When you are Expecting…a Government Shutdown

FDA Law Blog

By Richard A. Lewis, , Principal Regulatory Device and Biologics Expert The FDA is currently funded through March 1st, 2025. Come Monday March 3rd, if Congress does not pass a budget or continuing resolution, the FDA will enter a shutdown and shutter many offices and programs while Congress works out their inter-party squabbles on national priorities.

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Ex-Watergate prosecutor calls for special counsel in NYC Mayor Adams corruption case

JURIST

Former prosecutor Nathanial Akerman urged a federal judge overseeing the prosecution of NYC Mayor Adams to appoint a special counsel to review the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) abrupt request to drop charges on Monday. Akerman was a former Watergate prosecutor and this comes amid growing scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the case. The motion was filed on behalf of the nonpartisan group Common Cause , arguing that the DOJ’s dismissal bid risks the establishment of a dangerous

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Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend?

Attorney at Work

Roy Ginsburg | While the legal desert persists in rural America, promising steps toward change are being taken. Will they be sufficient? The post Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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UN launches $6 billion help package for Sudan

JURIST

The UN and its partners on Monday launched a Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan as well as a Regional Refugee Response Plan to aid Sudan during its humanitarian crisis. Approximately 30.4 million people will be helped by the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, and 4.8 million people will be aided by the Regional Refugee Response Plan. Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, acknowledged at the launch that this was the largest UN

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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Time’s Up: Will Law Firms Say Goodbye To Billable Hour In The (Gen)AI Era?

Above The Law

In our forthcoming Spring 2025 publication, Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era, [1] we hypothesize that Generative AI (GenAI) technology will change forever how legal services are delivered and will force law firms to re-engineer their legacy economic model. The legal industry stands at a critical inflection point, because GenAI now can automate many routine legal tasks that have been handled for decades by junior professionals at p

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The Department Of Education Finally Dropped The ‘No DEI By Proxy’ Shoe We Were All Waiting For

Above The Law

As Elie Mystal mentioned on Thinking Like A Lawyer’s 400th episode , we’re still wading in the wake of what SFFA v. Harvard will mean for well everyone. That said, we’ve definitely made some predictions about what will be next on the chopping block. We’re starting to get some answers. Our speculation has largely been focused on what admissions in higher ed would look like — because that’s what the case was about — but a recent letter shows we should be j

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Peru indigenous community leader calls for state of emergency against illegal mining

JURIST

The president of the Autonomous Territorial Government of the Wamps Nation (GTANW) in Peru denounced the use of local children as “human shields” to protect illegal mining activities and demanded the declaration of a state of emergency on Monday, according to local media. The Wampis Indigenous Nation has more than 10,000 inhabitants. In 2015, the nation formed its Autonomous Territorial Government to manage and protect the territory, which covers lowland rainforest across the Santiag

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“Leader of ‘Zizians’ arrested; father of associate fears son ‘under the influence of the cult’”

HowAppealing

“Leader of Zizians arrested; father of associate fears son under the influence of the cult”: Megan Cassidy, Michael Barba, and Matthias Gafni of The San Francisco Chronicle have this report. Io Dodds of The Independent (UK) has an article headlined “ Inside the Zizians: How a cultish crew of radical vegans became linked to killings across the United States; They seemed like just another band of anarchist misfits scraping by on the fringes of Silicon Valley — until the dea

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Former Mauritius PM released on bail following money laundering charge

JURIST

The former Prime Minister of Mauritius was released on bail Sunday after being charged with money laundering by the Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). Jugnauth was arrested along with three other suspects in a raid in which police seized 114 million Mauritius rupees (US$2.5M). The FCC objected to Jugnauth’s release, but the magistrate held that there was sufficiently strong evidence against him to justify his release.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

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?

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Trendwatching: Another Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Shut Down China Office

Above The Law

We may have just celebrated Valentine’s Day, but this Biglaw firm is sparing no love for its Beijing office. That’s right, yet another Biglaw firm is shutting down an office in China. This is the third large law firm to close the doors of a Chinese office in 2025. As noted by Bloomberg Law , Cleary Gottlieb — a firm that brought in $1,491,568,000 gross revenue in 2023, putting it at No. 32 on the most recent Am Law 100 — plans to shut down its Beijing office.

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DEA Pharmacy Decision Highlights Agency’s Thinking on Expert Credibility and Testimony, as well as Red Flag Resolution

FDA Law Blog

By Andrew J. Hull A recent DEA decision revoking the registration of a Louisiana pharmacy sheds light on the Agencys approach to crediting one experts testimony over that of another expert during an administrative hearing. The discussion of the Agencys expectations of the form and substance of expert witness testimony is a must-read for entities or individuals facing a DEA order to show cause hearing.

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Generic Drugs, Skinny Labels, and Liability for Off Label (Infringing) Use

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch I mentioned in a recent post that Hikma's petition for writ of certiorari was due on Valentines Day, February 14 2025. The company has now filed its petition and it des a powerful job of presenting the problems of the Federal Circuit's "skinny label" decision. Hikma particularly asks the Court to clarify when marketing a generic drug with a "skinny label" can trigger liability for actively inducing patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. 271(b).

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Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Finds Developments in Eyewitness Research Constitute "Newly Discovered Evidence"

EvidenceProf Blog

I didn't write about this case when it was handed down late last August, but the opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in Commonwealth v. Gaines, 240 N.E.3d 193 (Mass. 2024), is a significant one in the wrongful.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Student Writing Competition: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Law and Policy

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School, together with New York Sea Grant, is pleased to announce a writing competition for law students interested in writing on legal and policy issues associated with marine carbon dioxide removal. The competition is being held in connection with a one-day symposium on the topic Navigating Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: From Science to Regulation which will be co-hosted by the Sabin Center and New York Sea Grant in September 2025.

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Why Our 89 NPS Score Matters ( And What It Really Means for Your Depositions)

Sterno

When it comes to legal services, I believe that foundations matter more than flash. Today, I want to talk about a number that perfectly captures what that means for Steno clients: our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 89.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm? A Detailed Breakdown

Rocket Matter

The post How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm? A Detailed Breakdown appeared first on Rocket Matter. Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online.

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Deposely Launches Free Gen AI Tools for Deposition Work, Previews Comprehensive AI Deposition Platform

LawSites

Legal technology startup Deposely today announced the launch of Deposely Essentials, a free suite of AI-powered tools for analyzing deposition transcripts, while also previewing its broader platform that provides comprehensive AI assistance for the entire deposition lifecycle. The Bellevue, Wash.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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UN publishes report detailing human rights violations in North Korea

JURIST

The UN Office of the High Commissioner published a report on Friday detailing North Korea’s ongoing and worsening human rights crisis. The report, which consists of numerous interviews with North Korean escapees and former officials and detailed accounts of human rights crises developed from consultations with human rights organizations, documents the abuses of human rights and dire living situations North Koreans face.

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E-Discovery Company Exterro Unveils Tool It Says Will ‘Disrupt’ Data Collection from Remote Mobile Devices

LawSites

E-discovery company Exterro today announced the forthcoming launch of a remote mobile device collection capability that aims to streamline the process of gathering mobile data for e-discovery and digital forensics investigations.

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The Next Chapter In Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protégé™

Above The Law

By Sean Fitzpatrick | CEO, LexisNexis North America, UK, Ireland At LexisNexis®, we work with our customers to transform legal work … that mission.

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CLM Company ContractPodAi Partners with Big Four Firms and ALSPs to Launch Marketplace of AI Agents

LawSites

ContractPodAi, a contract lifecycle management provider, has launched Leah Marketplace, a platform that enables enterprises to access and deploy specialized artificial intelligence applications for legal use cases. The marketplace features applications developed in collaboration with major professional services firms and alternative legal service providers.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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“Judge Sets Wednesday Court Hearing to Weigh Dropping Eric Adams Case; Judge Dale E. Ho will hear the government’s rationale for its request to stop the corruption case against New York’s mayor; Former U.S. attorneys are asking him to investigate”

HowAppealing

“Judge Sets Wednesday Court Hearing to Weigh Dropping Eric Adams Case; Judge Dale E. Ho will hear the governments rationale for its request to stop the corruption case against New Yorks mayor; Former U.S. attorneys are asking him to investigate”: Benjamin Weiser of The New York Times has this report.

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Do Lawyers Really Love Their Jobs?

Above The Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According t o the latest Job Optimism report by consulting firm Robert Half, what percentage of legal professionals say they’re satisfied in their current job? Hint: The strong job satisfaction means fewer people in the legal industry are looking for new jobs only 25% of respondents say they are looking for a new role, down from 40% last year.

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“Goldstein’s Overseas Ties Make It ‘Easier To Flee,’ Judge Says”

HowAppealing

“Goldstein’s Overseas Ties Make It ‘Easier To Flee,’ Judge Says”: Phillip Bantz of Law360 has this report (subscription required for full access).

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Book Review: Generative AI For Dummies

LLRX

Jerry Lawson's opinion of the new book, Generative AI for Dummies , is that it demystifies the complex world of generative AI for audiences from all walks of life. If youre after a fast, engaging, and practical introduction to AIand maybe even a little chuckle or two along the waythis book delivers.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.