LawSites
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way? Todays guests believe there is.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
According to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UN WGAD) urged the release of Nigerien former President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, Hadiza, on Wednesday. UN WGAD emphasized that Bazoum’s detention violates international human rights law, particularly the prohibition against arbitrary detention, a statement given to AFP and reported by News Central Africa confirms.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The same legal community that considered email a passing fad that could never replace the “intraoffice sweep” has seemingly increasingly abandoned caution as generative AI expands. And that’s not exactly an exciting prospect for firm tech professionals. Hill Dickinson , a UK-based firm with offices in Asia and the Mediterranean, had to send out an email blast telling lawyers to knock off all the AI stuff after realizing just how often the firm used generative AI tools in their
JURIST
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday indicates high rates of corruption worldwide, with the global average at 43 points out of 100. The organization has stated that efforts to reduce corruption are floundering, as the global average has remained unchanged for years and more than 120 of the listed countries score below 50 points.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Neal Katyal , one of the most renowned appellate litigators in the country, is making a major lateral move. The former acting solicitor general is leaving Hogan Lovells, the firm he’s called home since 2011, to join Milbank as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he’ll lead its appellate practice.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
If United Healthcare considered spending more on a cancer patient and less on lawyers to sue doctors for pointing out they didn’t spend on the cancer patient they wouldn’t be getting so thoroughly dragged online. While the mockery they’re getting is funny, this underscores the dangerous weaponization of defamation (and also copyright) laws, allowing deep-pocketed antagonists to squelch criticism by filing low merit suits.
Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Have you told your clients you appreciate them lately? Perhaps some inspiration is in order. The post Ways to Tell Clients You Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Conflict of Laws
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
With the trend of globalization, legal exchange and cooperation, even competition and conflict between nations have become the norm. The demand for legal services in cross-border investment, international trade, and transnational dispute resolution is also sharply on the rise. As the worlds second-largest economy, Chinas legal system is playing an increasingly significant role in cross-border legal services.
Patently O
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Federal Circuit's recent decision in Trudell Med. Int'l Inc. v. D R Burton Healthcare, LLC , 23-1777 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 7, 2025), follows a framework for excluding expert testimony that either (1) violates discovery obligations or (2) contradicts claim construction. The appellate court rejected a jury verdict of non-infringement after finding the district court abused its discretion by admitting expert testimony that both failed to comply with Fed.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
House Republicans introduced a proposal seeking to cut Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. Healthcare leaders are slamming the budget plan, highlighting that it would result in millions of people losing coverage, as well as a surge in uncompensated care for providers. The post GOP Seeks to Drastically Cut Medicaid Spending How Are Healthcare Leaders Reacting?
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2) used to provide that A statement that meets the following conditions is not hearsay: (2) An Opposing Partys Statement. The statement is offered against an opposing party and: (A) was made by the party in.
Patently O
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
by Dennis Crouch I have been looking at after final practice, and potential changes going forward in how applicant's respond to this important decision point. The chart above looks at fate of patent applications that received final rejections in January 2024 -- and shows an optimistic picture one-year out. Among the 15,813 applications tracked, nearly half (48%) have issued as patents or at least received a notice of allowance, suggesting that a final rejection, while a significant hurdle, is fa
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Three lawyers who have joined Tesla CEO Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency have elite establishment credentials, according to a report by ProPublica.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“Supreme Court to consider trio of prisoner rights disputes”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.
Patently O
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
by Dennis Crouch The USPTO's new fee structure, which took effect on January 19, 2025, introduces significant changes that will reshape patent prosecution strategy in the coming years. While the update includes generally higher fees across the board, one notable development is a substantial surcharge targeting continuation applications filed long after their earliest benefit date (EBD).
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“Missouri Supreme Court hears case on transgender students use of school bathrooms; At the core of the argument, judges will have to decide whether a transgender boy can be considered male under the states human rights act”: Annelise Hanshaw of Missouri Independent has this report.
L4SB
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Purchasing a nail salon can be an exciting venture. However, as with any business acquisition, careful evaluation of the salon’s assets and liabilities is crucial to avoid costly mistakes.
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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
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“Theres No Need to Guess. JD Vance Is Ready to Ignore the Courts. I interviewed the vice president last year, and he didnt mince words about wanting to provoke a constitutional crisis against the Supreme Court.” Ian Ward has this essay online at Politico Magazine.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Its a well-worn saying that the law always lags behind technology. It makes sense. We all remember the old song about how a bill becomes a law and how long the whole process can take. By the time you get to the verse about a president signing something into law, technology has either evolved into something even more cutting edge or become obsolete—replaced by a newer, shinier toy.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“What Marbury v. Madison means for the Supreme Court — and America”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The co-founder and former CEO of the defunct law firm LeClairRyan may be able to avoid tax liability in connection with the firms collapse because…
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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?
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“Dan Markel case advances in court, as expansion of Markel Act advances in Legislature; For Markels mother, Ruth, the process of advocating for the Markel Act became a way to transform grief into action”: Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has this report.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has suspended a program that sped up examination of patent applications for inventions that are intended to mitigate climate change, saying any future petitions to participate in the program will not be granted.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“Voting Rights Claims Plunge in Wake of Supreme Court Decision”: Diana Dombrowski, Alex Ebert, and Kimberly Robinson of Bloomberg Law have this report.
OneLegal
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
AI is reshaping legal practice; lawyers must balance its efficiencies with ethical risks, court rules, and client expectations to stay compliant. The post AI legal issues: Risks and considerations appeared first on One Legal.
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