Above The Law
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The amount of work, much like the amount of daylight, can be pretty thin at the end of December. Use that to your advantage. The post More Lawyers Should Take The Final Week Of The Year Off appeared first on Above the Law.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2023
It used to be that you only had to worry about email notifications: popping up, binging. And, that was annoying enough. Now, lawyers are getting notifications from everywhere: case management softwares , CRMs, Slack channels, chat feeds, Zoom chat, etc. It’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out. And, though the game may have changed, as these applications have expanded – the good news is that the solution remains the same.
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LegalTalkNetwork
DECEMBER 26, 2023
As the New Year approaches, legal professionals find themselves at the crossroads of reflection and anticipation. Planning for the upcoming year is not only a strategic necessity, but also a crucial step toward ensuring success in an ever-evolving legal landscape. In this blog post, we will explore key considerations and actions that law firms and legal professionals should take to pave the way for a successful and prosperous New Year.
LLRX
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Noted journalist and scholarly communication observer Richard Poynder explains why he has given up on the open access movement. This email interview was conducted by Rick Anderson.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani stated in a news conference Monday that Iran will continue to seek the release of former Iranian official Hamid Nouri, whose conviction and sentence of life in prison for human rights abuses in Sweden was upheld last week in the Svea Court of Appeal. Kanaani stated that the Iranian government will continue its efforts to secure Nouri’s release despite the appeals court ruling, and that the verdict against Nouri was “illega
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2023
“Justices asked to strike down immigration law as example of systemic racism”: Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times has this report. You can access the petition for writ of certiorari at this link. The post “Justices asked to strike down immigration law as example of systemic racism” appeared first on How Appealing.
Patently O
DECEMBER 27, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The patent battle between Masimo and Apple over pulse oximetry technology in the Apple Watch took a new turn on December 27th. Despite the recent import ban imposed by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Apple was granted a temporary stay by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. For now, this emergency ruling blocks the government from enforcing the exclusion order on certain Apple Watch models through at least mid-January.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 27, 2023
From prison breaks to a hero banker, the list will help distract you from all that 2024 promises to be. The post 15 Best General-Interest Nonfiction Books You Dare Not Overlook For Your 2024 Reading List appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee approved on Tuesday Sweden’s NATO membership. This is the first step in Türkiye’s process to full approval, which entails submission to the General Assembly of the Turkish Parliament, followed by ratification from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Upon successful ratification, Hungary will be the final NATO member to approve Sweden’s bid to join the alliance.
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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?
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Presenting the best of the best: Attorney at Work's most popular marketing and business development articles by year. The post Top 20 Legal Marketing Articles of the Year: The Countdown! appeared first on Attorney at Work.
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Well, well, well, they said what about your performance? Surprise, surprise, it’s performance review time! You strut in there like you own the place, expecting a standing ovation, a raise that could buy a small country, and maybe even a golden trophy labeled “Employee of the Millennium.” But hold the confetti! Instead of the anticipated praise, you get hit with a review suggesting your performance is in need of CPR.
Patently O
DECEMBER 28, 2023
by Dennis Crouch Thus far US copyright and patent tribunals have refused to award rights for AI generated works. China has begun its move in the opposite direction with the recent decision granting rights to an artist who created an image using the popular generative AI system Stable Diffusion. The case of Li v. Liu was decided by the recently Beijing Internet Court.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Izhar Ahmed Khan is a 2022 LL.B. graduate of the Pakistan College of Law (University of London International Program). Abu Bakar Khan is a final year law student at University Law College, University of the Punjab. They file this dispatch from Lahore.
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LawSites
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Voting ends Friday, Dec. 29, to pick the 15 startups that will go to Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW in February. Here are the standings as of this morning. As a reminder, you get to pick the 15 startups out of 25 semifinalists. The 15 startups selected will face off in a live pitch competition that is the opening night event of TECHSHOW, which is Feb. 14-17, 2024, in Chicago.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Suing lawyers for copying your brief is. a choice. The post Boutique Sues Winston & Strawn For Violating ‘Copyright’ In Rule 12 Brief appeared first on Above the Law.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Legaltech software vendors, are racing to add artificial intelligence features to their products, as demand has grown for tools built for law practices – so that attorneys can shift from attempting to utilize (or a ttempting to a void) general use products, like ChatGPT or Google Bard. And, even if the demand for AI among lawyers has been somewhat overstated (which it probably has ), lawyers will pay for AI services.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Tokyo’s High Court found the government of Japan not liable Tuesday for damages related to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and associated mass evacuations, leaving responsibility solely with plant operator the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO). The ruling also reduced the damages amounts of a previous court order from $414,400 to $165,000 for 44 of 47 petitioners.
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LawSites
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Call me lucky. Every week, I get to sit down at the mic for my LawNext podcast and have a conversation with the leading “innovators and entrepreneurs who are driving what’s next in law.” For me, each and every one of these conversations is fun and fascinating. But I am equally fascinated to add up the numbers at the end of the year and see which topics and guests you, the listeners, found most interesting.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 29, 2023
There are three key trends for the healthcare industry to follow in 2024, including the rise of AI, increasing cost pressures and M&A activity, according to West Monroe.
Patently O
DECEMBER 29, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a total of 312,100 utility patents in the calendar year 2023. This marks the fourth consecutive year of decline in the number of issued patents. The 2022 figures show a 3% decrease from the previous year and a 12% decrease from the record-high numbers seen in 2019, as depicted in the chart below.
JURIST
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The Hong Kong High Court ruled against Jimmy Lai in his challenge against the court’s jurisdiction to hear the charge of conspiracy to sedition on Friday. The court ruled that the prosecution pressed the charge within the time limit because the alleged conspiracy to sedition was a continuing act, and the time limit only commenced after the cessation of the conspiracy.
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
“In my head there was a possibility that it could happen, but I wasn’t looking forward to—it wasn’t my intention to do so … but I knew I had the potential [to kill],” Keith Jesperson, also dubbed the Happy Face Killer, explained over the phone from Oregon State Penitentiary. Reflecting on the sixth murder he committed, he described the narrative in such a detached manner, like he was reciting a work of fiction rather than a real event.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Attorneys and staff can employ certain strategies to make this time less hectic for everyone involved. The post January 2 Is Going To Be One Of The Busiest Days Of The Year appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2023
“Supreme Court Arguments’ Most Memorable Moments So Far This Term”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Supreme Court Arguments’ Most Memorable Moments So Far This Term” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Amnesty International released a report Thursday alleging the targeted use of Pegasus spyware against prominent Indian journalists, rekindling apprehensions about government surveillance and press freedom in the country, following the 2021 Pegasus project disclosures that sent shockwaves through India. The report specifically highlights the cases of Siddharth Varadarajan, the founding editor of The Wire, and Anand Mangnale, South Asia editor for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Proj
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