LawSites
JUNE 26, 2024
Advances in generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, have the potential to disrupt the practice of law for many, many lawyers — especially junior lawyers. A 2023 Thomson Reuters report on the impact of AI on lawyers forecasts an “immense” impact on junior lawyers.
Law 360
JUNE 24, 2024
BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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LawSites
JUNE 25, 2024
If you are a lawyer whose practice involves regularly working with PDF forms, such as those from courts and government agencies, a new generative AI feature from document automation company Gavel could help save you time.
LawSites
JUNE 24, 2024
A new legal ethics opinion on the use of generative AI in law practice makes one point very clear: lawyers are required to maintain competence across all technological means relevant to their practices, and that includes the use of generative AI.
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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.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 24, 2024
Ruth Carter | If you have limited resources for marketing, invest in your blog. The post Long-Form Content Drives Long-Term Success for Lawyers: Create Once, Cash In for Years appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Above The Law
JUNE 25, 2024
Pre/Dicta uses AI and machine learning to forecast outcomes and timelines for case-critical motion practice in civil suits. It is the only commercially available predictive AI for litigation. The post 3 Questions For A Legal Tech Founder And Handicapper (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
The Biglaw firms that did the best and the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Biglaw Firms Ranked On How Much Their Work Contributes To Climate Change (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Supreme Court conservatives explain how -- hypothetically -- if one of them took a bunch of gifts under the table that's not really so bad, is it? The post If You’ve Appreciated The Service You’ve Received, Consider Tipping Your Supreme Court Justices! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 24, 2024
Canada’s Ambassador to China, Jennifer May, visited the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region from June 19 to 22, where she expressed concerns over well-documented human rights violations, according to a statement by Global Affairs Canada. During the visit, May met with Xinjiang Party Secretary MA Xingrui and other senior officials of the regional government of Xinjiang as part of Canada’s diplomatic engagement with China.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share In a major ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday cut back sharply on the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer and ruled that courts should rely on their own interpretion of ambiguous laws. The decision will likely have far-reaching effects across the country, from environmental regulation to healthcare costs. By a vote of 6-3, the justices overruled their landmark 1984 decision in Chevron v.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 26, 2024
Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
The Supreme Court overruling Chevron fulfills every lawyer's delusion: that they're smarter than real doctors and scientists. The post John Roberts Says Judges Should Decide How Much Rat Poison Is Too Much For Your Hot Dogs appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that courts must exercise independent judgment in assessing an agency’s statutory authority. This overruled the deference afforded to an agency’s interpretation of its mandate from Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo Secretary of Commerce considered the regulation of fishing.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 26, 2024
Share On Wednesday, June 26, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, June 26 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
LegalTalkNetwork
JUNE 27, 2024
Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. However, whether you have recently graduated from law school or are considering a second career opportunity, there are many unique legal options available today. Understanding these different roles can help you make well-informed decisions about your future, opening up new and exciting opportunities outside the trad
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Nothing about Giuliani's past made him appear to be anything close to a good-faith bankruptcy filer. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Disastrous Bankruptcy Case Reveals Bankruptcy System’s Loopholes For Influential Debtors appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The Bank of Italy identified over 150,000 suspicious transaction in 2023, including possible illegal transactions to Russia, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) said in its 2023 annual report posted publicly on Wednesday. The FIU annual report detailed the possibility of these illegal transactions towards Russia. The alleged transactions were monitored in the Aggregate Anti-Money Laundering Reports (SARA), and moved through third countries, ending up in Russia in an operation that potentially avoi
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share On Friday, June 28, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 28 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Law 360
JUNE 28, 2024
State attorneys general across the country could be gearing up for more opioid-related litigation against the Sackler family after the U.S. Supreme Court wiped out a $5.5 billion third-party release for the owners of bankrupt drugmaker Purdue Pharma LP, experts told Law360.
Above The Law
JUNE 24, 2024
Multiple stakeholders are to blame for prescription drug costs, including pharmaceutical companies and PBMs, according to Merith Basey, executive director of Patients for Affordable Drugs. The post Who Is Responsible for the High Cost of Prescription Drugs? One Advocate Weighs In appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
JUNE 25, 2024
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) condemned on Sunday a “shocking and appalling” attack on the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, and urged parties to implement “an immediate ceasefire.” Dr. Tedro stressed that the hospital was “the only one that has been providing maternal and child healthcare in El Fasher.” The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including the death of pharmacist Amna Ahmed
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 27, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states. By a vote of 5-4, the justices granted a request from three states, as well as several companies and trade associations affected by the rule, to put the rule on hold while a challenge to it continues in a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.
Conflict of Laws
JUNE 28, 2024
This week the United Kingdom ratified the HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention. The Convention will enter into force for the United Kingdom on 1 July 2025. For more information, see the status table here. The United Kingdom has made only one declaration so far: 27-06-2024 The United Kingdom declares, in accordance with Article 25, that the Convention shall extend to England and Wales only , and that it may at any time submit other declarations or modify this declaration in accordance with Article 30 o
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
‘Lmao just get a house???? What are you, stupid?????’ - Gorsuch, probably The post SCOTUS Just Greenlit The Crime Of ‘Sleeping While Homeless’ As Totally Fair Game appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday urged Ugandan authorities to release journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Sengooba and to drop the charges against them. This appeal follows the journalists’ arrest for publishing information without a broadcast license. The CPJ views the convictions as an attempt to silence critical reporting.
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