Tue.Sep 26, 2023

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As Labor Strife Grows, So Do Complaints About CEO Pay

Intelligize Blog

Elon Musk has apparently had enough of automotive companies showering their executives with lavish compensation packages. The Tesla CEO, himself under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for asking the electric-vehicle manufacturer to build him a glass house, took issue earlier this month with the news that competitor Lucid Motors paid its chief executive $379 million in 2022.

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The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine publishes findings of widespread torture and rape

JURIST

The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said on Monday that Russian occupiers tortured Ukrainians so brutally that some of their victims died, and forced families to listen as they raped women next door in their latest findings from the field, in its latest update. The UN-mandated body found widespread and systematic use of torture by Russian armed forces, primarily targeting informants of Ukrainian forces.

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My Second Supplement to the Request for Review for Michelle Heale

EvidenceProf Blog

On February 15, 2022, I filed a Request for Review with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Conviction Review Unit on behalf of Michelle Heale. Here was the Introduction to that Request: On April 17, 2015, Michelle Heale was convicted of.

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Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani for accessing hard drive

JURIST

Hunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday, alleging violations of federal and California law. Biden claims Giuliani acquired Biden’s computer data illegally from John Paul Mac Issac, an owner of a Delaware computer repair shop. Mac Issac allegedly reached out to Giuliani and mailed Giuliani and Attorney Robert J. Costello copies he made of Biden’s hard drive.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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Late Payment Eviction Notices: A Comprehensive Guide

LDA PRO

Late rent payments can be a source of frustration for landlords and property owners. When faced with consistently late or unpaid rent, landlords may need to take legal action to protect their rights and property. A late payment eviction notice is a critical step in this process, serving as a formal document to address late or unpaid rent and, if necessary, initiate the eviction process.

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Mastering Your Performance Review: Strategies for Success”By Chere Estrin

The Estrin Report

Let’s get some definition here. What is a performance review? “A performance review is a two-way, individualized conversation between a manager and an employee about performance impact, development, and growth. It is a critical component of an organization’s overall performance management strategy.” Reality check: Rarely, does the “two-way conversation” happen.

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Elena Kagan Thinks It Would Be A ‘Good Thing’ For The Supreme Court To Have An Ethics Code

Above The Law

Who could possibly be holding up the Court's adoption of ethical standards? The post Elena Kagan Thinks It Would Be A ‘Good Thing’ For The Supreme Court To Have An Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.

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Court denies Alabama’s request to use voting map with only one majority-Black district

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Alabama’s request to allow it to use a congressional map in the 2024 elections that a lower court had concluded likely violates the Voting Rights Act. The brief unsigned order, from which there were no public dissents, came less than four months after a divided Supreme Court agreed that the 2021 iteration of the map violated federal law by weakening the collective voting power of Black voters in the state.

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Quiz: Anything Wrong With These Sentences?

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Let's test your attorney grammar skills with a communication quiz! Figure out if these sentences are fine or if you can make them better. The post Quiz: Anything Wrong With These Sentences? appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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US Supreme Court denies Alabama petition to avoid creating majority-Black districts

JURIST

The US Supreme Court denied Alabama’s appeal of a court order prohibiting elections with gerrymandered congressional maps. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has battled claims that the Alabama’s state congressional were racially gerrymandered since 2021. The case Milligan v. Allen made its way to the Supreme Court first in June, and the high court found the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on their claim that the proposed congressional maps were racially gerrymandered.

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Alabama’s F You To The Supreme Court Isn’t Working Out The Way They Hoped

Above The Law

Again Alabama is on the wrong side of a court ruling. The post Alabama’s F You To The Supreme Court Isn’t Working Out The Way They Hoped appeared first on Above the Law.

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Emails Analyzing Own Patents Likely Not Trade Secrets

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch In most patent cases, the parties jointly agree to a system limiting the publication of confidential case information and typically file a stipulated motion for protective order seeking the a judicial order requiring the parties to comply. One problem with this approach is that it goes against our traditional notion that courts and court filings are open and accessible to the public.

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Law Professor Bashes ‘Fragile Children’ In Classes Without Cold Calling… Internet Erupts

Above The Law

How can students learn if they aren't frightened and humiliated all the time? The post Law Professor Bashes ‘Fragile Children’ In Classes Without Cold Calling… Internet Erupts appeared first on Above the Law.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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How federal appeals judges’ opinions change as they get older

ABA Journal

Older federal appeals judges are more likely to rely on “cognitive shortcuts” in their opinions than their younger counterparts, according to a study presented at…

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Hunter Biden Sues Rudy Giuliani For Computer Hacking

Above The Law

Because sowing is fun, but reaping SUCKS. The post Hunter Biden Sues Rudy Giuliani For Computer Hacking appeared first on Above the Law.

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On LawNext Podcast: Training Lawyers to Use Generative AI, with AltaClaro Founder Abdi Shayesteh

LawSites

As generative AI sweeps through the legal profession, lawyers face challenges in learning to use it responsibly and properly. This summer, one of the world’s largest law firms, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe , began to address that challenge by partnering with the legal skills training company AltaClaro to develop a training program for its summer associates on prompt engineering and the responsible use of generative AI.

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Do You Have A Hide-And-Seek Doc Management System?

Above The Law

Acquire some clarity with this new episode of the Non-Eventcast. The post Do You Have A Hide-And-Seek Doc Management System? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Need for Speed: Can the wheels of justice turn quicker?

ABA Journal

“How long will this take?” An often-asked question clients pose to their lawyers. (The most often is, “How much will this cost me?”) In the legal world, unfortunately, it generally takes too long to get matters resolved.

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FTC Makes Good On Promise To Trust Bust By Going After Amazon

Above The Law

Amazon better have their defenses prepared from A to Z. The post FTC Makes Good On Promise To Trust Bust By Going After Amazon appeared first on Above the Law.

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Have Phone Calls Gone the Way of the Tin Can and String?

My Shingle

Image generated by Dall-E Remember the tin-can-and-string faux phones that you played with as a kid? Will real phones, or phone service become equally useless? Recognizing the growing trend away from phone calls, the Washington Post recently reported on The New Phone Call Etiquette. According to the article, callers should never leave a voicemail (since… The post Have Phone Calls Gone the Way of the Tin Can and String?

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Managing GAI Risk: Introducing The Generative AI Maturity Model

Above The Law

Maturity models allow your department to put its best foot forward in a rapidly changing and competitive field. The post Managing GAI Risk: Introducing The Generative AI Maturity Model appeared first on Above the Law.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 5 days in jail for obstructing police officer

JURIST

The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Ronson Chan to five days in jail, according to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). As this decision is at the magisterial level, the official opinions will not be published until 2024. Chan was found guilty of obstructing a police officer as he refused to present his identity card to a plainclothes police officer while reporting in Mong Kok last September.

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Little Late For Manners And Bad Memory, Judge

Above The Law

Someone check to see if 'spraying bullets' is a side effect of judicial allergy medicine. The post Little Late For Manners And Bad Memory, Judge appeared first on Above the Law.

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Preparing For The Unimaginable: Former FBI Agent Weighs in On School Shooter Misconceptions

The Crime Report

From an increase in clear backpacks to prevent guns in school, reports of teachers bringing in active shooter preparedness kits, schools implementing more classroom protections like new door systems to some of the hardest hit school zones adjusting to new school safety laws , an increase in violence and high-profile active shooter incidents across the country have public safety inevitably on the mind of parents, educators and administrators.

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ABA president announces Martin Scorsese, Dolores Huerta to join new speaker series

ABA Journal

Beginning in October, ABA members will hear directly from Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, labor rights icon Dolores Huerta and other influential thinkers and trailblazers.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.