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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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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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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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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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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South Korea court overturns North Korea leaflet ban

JURIST

The Constitutional Court of South Korea on Tuesday struck down a provision of the Law on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations which prohibits the distribution of leaflets in North Korea and imposes penalties on violators, known as the North Korea Leaflet Ban Act. This decision comes after two years since South Korean organizations started advocating for the rights of North Koreans and defectors submitted a constitutional petition in December 2020, asserting that said law infringes upon fund

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Supreme Court rejects Alabama’s bid to avoid crafting second Black-opportunity voting district

ABA Journal

Updated: The U.S.

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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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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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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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Lawyers avoid mandatory religious liberty instruction, for now

ABA Journal

Lawyers for Southwest Airlines didn’t have to attend religious liberty training Tuesday as a result of a temporary administrative stay granted by the 5th U.S.

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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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Judge sanctions Buchalter over $147K for ‘unsupported arguments’ and misleading assertions

ABA Journal

A federal judge in Seattle has ordered Buchalter to pay more than $147,000 to its opponents for prolonging discovery through "unsupported arguments" and false or…

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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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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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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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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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Faster Horses

Above The Law

AI is so new and so foreign to most legal professionals that they may think of their current mode of working when expressing their needs. The post Faster Horses appeared first on Above the Law.

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The morning read for Tuesday, September 26

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Texas death row inmate at mercy of supreme court – and junk science (Ed Pilkington, The Guardian) Why Thousands Of Prisoners Could Be Spared Because Of A Supreme Court Case Over The Word ‘And’ (Alison Durkee, Forbes) Civil rights groups’ power to sue undermined by appellate ruling (Hassan Kanu, Reuters) Supreme Court to consider

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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!