Attorney at Work
JULY 23, 2024
Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 23, 2024
The family members of Syrian-American Majd Kamalmaz filed a civil lawsuit against the Syrian government on Monday, seeking damages of at least $70 million from the Assad regime for the unlawful detention, torture and killing of Kamalmaz. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Kamalmaz family by law firm Miller & Chevalier in collaboration with the Syrian Emergency Task Force , was submitted to the US District Court in Washington, DC under the state sponsor of terrorism exception of the Foreign
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LawSites
JULY 23, 2024
The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop its multi-product platform and expand its market both to larger firms and […]
JURIST
JULY 23, 2024
An ongoing march to parliament organized by young people over corruption in the Uganda government led to the arrests of protestors on Tuesday. Joel Ssenyonyi, the leader of the parliamentary opposition, also alleged in a Ugandan parliament speech that police have used excessive force against protestors. The Associated Press (AP) has reported a heavy police and military presence around the capital.
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Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
HowAppealing
JULY 23, 2024
“Kamala Harris said 19 words in 2018 that taught us all we need to know. Curious about what kind of candidate she’ll be? Her dismantling of Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his confirmation hearing is worth a rewatch.” Columnist Monica Hesse has this essay online at The Washington Post.
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HowAppealing
JULY 23, 2024
“The Federal Judiciary Is Looking the Other Way On Workplace Sexual Harassment; As it turns out, a wildly unethical judiciary thinks itself above the law in more ways than one”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.
JURIST
JULY 23, 2024
The European Council approved additional restrictive measures on Monday against four individuals and two entities said to be responsible for the abuse of human rights worldwide, which includes torture and systematic and widespread sexual and gender-based violence. Because of the sanctions, imposed under the EU’s Global Human Rights Sanction Regime, the four individuals are not allowed to travel to the EU anymore.
HowAppealing
JULY 23, 2024
“$30 million gift will fund center to push for Supreme Court overhaul; Private equity investor Jim Kohlberg will fund research, public outreach and policy advocacy on the Supreme Court, through the Brennan Center for Justice”: Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post has this report.
JURIST
JULY 23, 2024
The Supreme Court of Tatarstan has sentenced Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to 6 and a half years of imprisonment for spreading false information about the Armed Russian Forces of the Russian Federation in a secret trial, the court’s press service said on Monday. Alsu Kurmasheva worked for the US government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and was sentenced on July 19, 2024 by Judge Salikhov Ilfir Zilbirovich in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan region.
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Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
Clients can see who does all the real work. if they want to. The post General Counsel Suggests Partners Take Less And Pay Associates More, Says Associates’ Favorite Client Ever appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 23, 2024
Mikalai Kazlou, former head of banned Belarusian opposition party United Civic Party, was released from prison on Monday, according to human rights group Viasna. Kazlou previously served 30 months in prison before his release. Kazlou was sentenced to two and a half years in prison over organizing or participating in acts that violated public order under Article 342 of the Belarusian Criminal Code.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
The National Community Pharmacists Association and providers argued that Change Healthcare didn’t take the needed precautions against the cyberattack that happened earlier this year. The post NCPA, Providers File Lawsuit Against UHG Over Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
JULY 23, 2024
Updated: A graduate of Harvard Law School can’t sue for denial of her full requests for accommodations while taking the bar exam, a federal appeals…
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
So sayeth a jury about Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson. The post Prosecutors Perhaps ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ About Media Start CEO, But They Weren’t Wrong appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 23, 2024
“Can Biden top Trump’s number of judicial appointments?” Russell Wheeler has this post online at The Brookings Institution.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
You'll find many schools from the T14 on this list. The post The Law Schools That Give Students The Best Classroom Experience (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JULY 23, 2024
By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — For several years, FDA has requested that sponsors of drug or biologic led combination products identify essential performance requirements (EPRs) related to the device constituent in their applications. EPRs were usually requested in the context of design controls, although 21 C.F.R. § 820.30 does not use this term.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
Why Our Firm Decided to Buck the Biglaw Trend and Lean Into Flexible Working. The post Biglaw Still Doesn’t Get It appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 23, 2024
The administrative law judge overseeing the Federal Trade Commission's in-house challenge to Kroger and Albertsons' $25 billion merger has given the agency and the grocery behemoths two extra days on a couple of filing deadlines after the FTC said the worldwide Microsoft outage left several counsel laptops unusable.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
Nights and weekends? The community cuts right down the middle. The post Lawyers Evenly Split On How Hard Summer Associates Should Work appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 23, 2024
The Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” aptly illustrates how embracing cognitive diversity can be a winning strategy for teams, providing a useful lesson for law firms, which can benefit significantly from fresh, diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
Learn to color inside the lines in this special edition of the Non-Eventcast. The post ‘Deus Ex Machina’: The Intersection Of AI And Legal Ethics appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 23, 2024
A Texas federal judge explained Tuesday why he blocked a case against SpaceX from proceeding before the National Labor Relations Board, saying he thinks the company is likely to win its constitutional challenge to the agency's structure.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
* Several law firms reject the current trend and continue to call their partners "partners" and their counsel "counsel." BOLD! [ American Lawyer ] * CFTC whistleblower program faces financial peril. But then how will we ever know that the Duke brothers are planning to steal the orange juice report? [ Bloomberg Law News ] * On the heels of a global IT outage, hackers hit the Los Angeles court system with a ransomware attack. [ ABA Journal ] * Political affiliation becomes bigger deal in jury room
LLRX
JULY 23, 2024
Long COVID is a term that describes the constellation of long-term health effects caused by infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. These range from persistent respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath, to debilitating fatigue or brain fog that limits people’s ability to work, and conditions such as heart failure and diabetes, which are known to last a lifetime.
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
Moving Forward, Flexibility Is The Answer: James Goodnow of Fennemore sees work flexibility as an opportunity. Bonuses Aren't The Only Way To Redistribute Wealth: General Counsel thinks associates should get more, partners should get less. Unclear Expectations: Jury is split on how hard summer associates should work. This Is What Happens When You Change A Good Thing: X is in trouble over its superfluous name change.
Intelligize Blog
JULY 23, 2024
There’s an old country fable that goes: When you sit down to bacon and eggs at breakfast, the chicken is involved, but the pig is committed. Many dedicated customers of retail chain Tractor Supply Co. and Deere & Co., manufacturer of John Deere lawnmowers, have probably heard that old saw before. The two companies recently had chicken-or-pig moments of their own regarding their corporate sustainability programs.
Above The Law
JULY 23, 2024
The future of legal research is AI. Choose a platform that supports you on this journey, with the experience to guide you every step of the way. The post The Definitive Guide To Choosing A Gen AI Legal Research Solution appeared first on Above the Law.
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