Attorney at Work
APRIL 18, 2024
Laura Wenzel | A KM initiative requires a culture shift for most small and midsize firms. Here's why it’s worth it. The post How AI-Enabled Knowledge Management Can Help Small and Midsize Law Firms Level Up appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2024
German federal prosecutors announced on Thursday the arrest of two German-Russian nationals suspected of spying and planning sabotage attacks on US military targets in an attempt to undermine military support for Ukraine. Reacting to this, German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock summoned the Russian ambassador to the Foreign Ministry for explanation.
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LDA PRO
APRIL 18, 2024
Revocable Living Trusts: In the realm of estate planning, few tools offer the versatility and protection of a revocable living trust. As individuals and families seek to secure their assets and provide for their loved ones, understanding the intricacies of this legal instrument becomes paramount. LDA Pro Legal stands as your trusted partner in this journey, offering comprehensive guidance and support in establishing and managing revocable living trusts.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2024
Ecuadorian police confirmed the murder of Mayor of Camilo Ponce Enriquez Jose Sanchez on Wednesday amid escalating violence against public authorities in Ecuador. Sanchez was jogging with his security team around Nuevo Ponce when individuals armed with rifles arrived in a vehicle and opened fire, according to the police. In response, the prosecutor’s office initiated an investigation into Sanchez’s murder.
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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
APRIL 18, 2024
“James Ho Accidentally Makes Powerful Case For Robust Judge-Shopping Reforms; Against all odds, the federal judge who once unironically used the phrase ‘woke Constitution’ has written something even dumber”: Jay Willis has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “James Ho Accidentally Makes Powerful Case For Robust Judge-Shopping Reforms; Against all odds, the federal judge who once unironically used the phrase ‘woke Constitution’ has written so
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HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2024
“The Fifth Circuit did the absolute least it should do this week — and that’s news; The court issued a trio of orders declining to have the full court review decisions that conservatives seeking to transform the law lost before three-judge panels”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. The post “The Fifth Circuit did the absolute least it should do this week — and that’s news; The court issued a trio of orders declining to have the full court
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2024
The UK’s ruling Conservative Party suspended Member of Parliament (MP) Mark Menzies following a Wednesday report from the Times, alleging misuse of campaign funds. The MP will lose his position in the party but will still remain in Parliament as an independent while the party undertakes further investigations. The Times broke the story, alleging that Menzies, who is the MP for Fylde, Lancashire, called a 78-year-old party volunteer and former campaign manager, claiming that he was locked i
HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2024
“Conservatives Revolt Against Miers Nomination; A resounding no to George W. Bush’s ‘trust me’”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Conservatives Revolt Against Miers Nomination; A resounding no to George W. Bush’s ‘trust me’” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2024
The Georgian Parliament passed the “transparency of foreign influence” bill in its first reading on Wednesday, according to Georgian news sources IMEDI News. The bill passed despite repeated calls from the EU to withdraw the legislation and mass domestic protests. During a session deliberating the bill’s passage on Monday, a brawl erupted during a speech by the leader of the Georgian Dream Party Mamuka Mdinaradze, who introduced the bill.
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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
APRIL 18, 2024
“US Senate panel advances 7th Circuit nominee Maldonado”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “US Senate panel advances 7th Circuit nominee Maldonado” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
APRIL 18, 2024
Debuting today is a new product, KLapper, that is a DIY legal virtual assistant builder, powered by generative AI, and designed specifically for law firm knowledge management and innovation teams. Developed by KLoBot Inc.
HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2024
“Oregon city forces Supreme Court to contend with national homelessness crisis; The high court will balance a city’s police power against the rights of the unhoused”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “Oregon city forces Supreme Court to contend with national homelessness crisis; The high court will balance a city’s police power against the rights of the unhoused” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
APRIL 18, 2024
An Ohio judge who bragged about his history as a boxer and his intimidating presence on the childhood playground has been kicked off a case for his threat to track down and jail a litigant if he violates a court order.
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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
APRIL 18, 2024
“Third Circuit panel skeptical of felon’s right-to-carry claim; A public defender asked the appeals court to consider whether his client’s past crime of carrying an unlicensed firearm should rob him of the right to bear arms”: Alexandra Jones of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of today’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2024
Judge Ho Tries To Explain Why Forum Shopping Is Bad For Patents And Good For Forced Birth, Fails. The post Judge James Ho Delivers Tour De Force In Disingenuous Bullsh*t appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 18, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Law 360
APRIL 18, 2024
The duty of candor and good faith is an important part of the artificial intelligence ethics guidance issued last week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and serious consequences can visit patent and trademark applicants who violate that duty, not just their attorneys and agents, says Michael Cicero at Taylor English.
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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.
ABA Journal
APRIL 18, 2024
If you remember the early days of memeworthy viral videos, you may remember Kai, a free-spirited hitchhiker who saved a woman on the streets from…
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2024
Determining the admissibility of videos created using AI tools presents a challenge even for the most technology-adept judges, of which there are relatively few. The post AI, Deepfakes, And Litigation: It’s Not Always What It Seems appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 18, 2024
Updated: A Massachusetts lawyer who mistakenly copied the opposing counsel on an email has been reprimanded for its message to a bankruptcy attorney.
OneLegal
APRIL 18, 2024
The weeks leading up to a trial can be stressful. Here is our extensive guide for ensuring that your team has the very best shot at success: The post Preparing for trials: What paralegals and attorneys need to know appeared first on One Legal.
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ABA Journal
APRIL 18, 2024
And what about the paralegals? Who are they? What can they do? The word “para” is a Greek word meaning “beside,” or “alongside.
Law 360
APRIL 18, 2024
An Illinois federal judge gave his early blessing Wednesday to a nearly $550 million settlement between global food supplier Rich Products Corp. and hundreds of current and former employees who claimed the company illegally collected and used their scanned fingerprint data.
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2024
Yes this is about the YSL trial. With all of the hits coming out of this trial, we might not even need Barter 7. For those behind, the shenanigans include: Months spent just on jury selection Attorneys being ordered to buy people lunch $10 fines per cell phone ring The choice between homework assignments or jail An apparent in-court drug deal Assaulting an officer And all that is just from the 4/20 article last year!
iHire
APRIL 18, 2024
There soon could be new rules for overtime pay. Get the details on the DOL’s new overtime rule so your business is prepared.
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