Attorney at Work
AUGUST 22, 2024
Sally Schmidt | Asking good follow-up questions and prompting a conversation is the path to new business. The post Ask, Don’t Tell: The Power of Questions in Winning New Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The Paris Court of Appeals rejected Thursday an appeal to hold Monsanto and fourteen other agrochemical firms for their role in producing Agent Orange for the US armed forces, citing legal immunity from prosecution as they worked at the order of a sovereign government, according to local media. Agent Orange is a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5-T, and 2,4-D which contain the highly toxic TCDD/dioxin which have been known to cause major health problems and deformities for those w
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LDA PRO
AUGUST 22, 2024
Expelling a tenant from the property is a very hectic and time-consuming process for every landlord. Steering the legal complexities, understanding local regulations, and haggling with possible spats can be overwhelming for landlords. That’s where LDA Pro’s experienced eviction assistance comes in. By assigning your case to their experienced team, you can simplify the eviction process and minimize the stress involved. read this write-up till the final line to explore more details about LDA Pro’s
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The appellate division of the Seoul Central District Court ordered on Thursday that the Japanese corporation Nippon Steel pay 100 million won to the four children of a Korean citizen who was a victim of forced labor in Japan during the Second World War, local media reported. The Seoul court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs who are the descendants of a South Korean national.
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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.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
New England Law | Boston invites applications from candidates for assistant professor positions to begin in the fall 2025 semester.We seek to hire individuals who are interested in teaching foundational courses, particularly Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Property, and Torts, and.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 22, 2024
“Justice Gorsuch’s book of fish tales; A new book by the Supreme Court conservative begs the question: Does having all the facts matter?” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
South Carolina police arrested a sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday for shooting an unarmed suspect and causing his police dog to maul an innocent bystander. Deputy Treyvon Jonathan Sellers was charged with voluntary manslaughter and assault & battery of a high and aggravated nature. According to Sellers’s arrest warrant , “On May 26, 2024, … Sellers attempted a traffic stop on Dewayne Rankin for reckless driving.” However, Rankin led Sellers on a four-minute pursuit
HowAppealing
AUGUST 22, 2024
“Justice Department signals plan to salvage obstruction charges in some Jan. 6 cases; Prosecutors still see a path to conviction for some defendants, even while dropping the charge in other cases following a Supreme Court ruling”: Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein of Politico have this report.
JURIST
AUGUST 22, 2024
The human rights organization Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) criticized Mexico’s judicial reform on Tuesday, describing it as a “setback for human rights.” The government launched the judicial reform in February of this year. The changes proposed by the government include the reduction of ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation from eleven to nine members and plans to elect ministers, judges, and magistrates through popular vote by 2025.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
The law amends the state’s “certificate of need” system, which allows existing hospitals and other health facilities to block would-be competitors’ plans to expand by arguing there’s insufficient need for their services. The post Bipartisan Effort Paves Way for Reviving Shuttered Hospitals in Georgia appeared first on MedCity News.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 22, 2024
“Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ returns with a vengeance”: John Fritze and Devan Cole of CNN have this report.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
There was a little bit of movement in the rankings this year. The post The Law Schools Whose Professors Have The Most Scholarly Impact (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 22, 2024
A split Sixth Circuit panel Thursday revived a lawsuit filed against a Coca-Cola bottling company by an employee who failed a drug test, finding a genuine dispute exists over whether the man voluntarily waived his rights to sue for racial discrimination and retaliation when he signed a "last chance" agreement.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
Sorry, associates, but 'that’s their prerogative.' The post Biglaw Partners Can, Will Make Associates Do Whatever They Want: Industry Expert appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ returns with a vengeance (John Fritze & Devan Cole, CNN) MIT’s Black student enrollment drops significantly after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling (Char Adams, NBC News) Dem AGs slam red states’ Supreme Court gambit to kill climate cases (Lesley Clark, E&E News) The (Busy) Summer of
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
This Court is coming for civil rights, and this state AG is having none of it. The post Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 22, 2024
Clifford Chance LLP partner Christopher Morvillo died after a luxury yacht he was on sank off Sicily's coast, a trip reportedly chartered by his client Mike Lynch to celebrate the Autonomy founder's recent victory in a U.S. fraud case.
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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
AUGUST 22, 2024
Another Top Biglaw Firm Adopts A Tiered Partner System: Still looks good on the resume. Which Law Schools Are The Thought Leaders?: Read this and find out ! Goodbye License!: Former lawyer won't need to pay his dues after getting disbarred. Goodbye License, Again!: Lawyer disbarred over misappropriation of client funds. It's Just A Formality: A website’s death certificate question is causing double takes.
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
Spellbook, the company that introduced the first generative AI copilot for contract drafting and review in 2022, today launched what it says is the first AI agent for law, capable of planning and executing complex, multi-step workflows.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
For all the talk about waiting to hear his Jackson Hole talk, folks are sure during a lot of leveraging. The post Investors Seem Pretty, Pretty Confident About What Jay Powell’s Gonna Say This Week appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
AUGUST 22, 2024
This spring the Michigan State University College of Law and the MSU Center for Law, Technology & Innovation introduced the “LegalRnD AI Studio,” a groundbreaking mini-course series designed to elevate law students' AI literacy, focusing on practical skills in generative AI. Dennis Kennedy shares how you can replicate this successful model and provide your students with the essential AI literacy they need at your school.
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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
AUGUST 22, 2024
* Camp Lejeune claims top half a million. Maybe soon it won't be every late night commercial. [ Reuters ] * Gone fishin' -- permanently. [ ABA Journal ] * Oath Keepers attorney pleads guilty. [ AP ] * FTC must now consider whether to appeal the amateurish noncompete ban issued by the Northern District of Texas knowing that the Fifth Circuit could easily turn it into a much broader ban on all trade regulation. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Ninth Circuit muses that state's anti-Trans law might actually
LLRX
AUGUST 22, 2024
Recently, there has been considerable interest in large language models: machine learning systems which produce human-like text and dialogue. Applications of these systems have been plagued by persistent inaccuracies in their output; these are often called “AI hallucinations”. Dr. Michael Townsen Hicks , Dr. James Humphries and Dr. Joe Slater argue that these falsehoods, and the overall activity of large language models, is better understood as b t in the sense explored by Frankfurt (On B t, Pri
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
Can't trust everybody. The post Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
As I wrote here earlier this month, tomorrow was the scheduled start date for the trial in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, in which TR is alleging that the now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS violated its copyrights by stealing content from Westlaw to build its own product.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
Even Supreme Court justices need their hit of caffeine. The post Supreme Court Justices Don’t Have To Go Far For A Starbucks Run appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
AUGUST 22, 2024
When your legal team focuses on the right tasks at the right time, it leads to increased productivity, improved client outcomes, and ultimately, a more profitable firm. Effective prioritization is the cornerstone of success. It’s not just about working hard; it’s about working smart. When your legal team focuses on the right tasks at the right time, it leads to increased productivity, improved client outcomes, and ultimately, a more profitable firm.
Above The Law
AUGUST 22, 2024
How often does this option get clicked? The post Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead appeared first on Above the Law.
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