Attorney at Work
AUGUST 20, 2024
There's a misplaced belief among lawyers, that rehearsing and practicing is for lily-livered, milksop fraidy-cats. Says who? The post Perfecting Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
The legal industry still has a long way to go before it can achieve gender parity at its upper levels. But these law firms are performing better than others in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling that prevents women from attaining leadership roles.
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LLRX
AUGUST 20, 2024
Patrick Mckenna calls out an important new public database, the AI Risk Repository, that lists ALL the ways AI could go wrong. Its creators hope their work could lead to further research to determine which risks to take more seriously.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 614(a) provides that The court may call a witness on its own or at a party’s request. Each party is entitled to cross-examine the witness. The ability of the judge/court to call witnesses in more circumscribed.
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Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
A US federal court in Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new ban on non-compete clauses Tuesday, holding that the agency lacked the authority to issue the ban and that the new rule is “arbitrary and capricious.” The ban , set to go into effect in most of the country on September 4, seeks to prevent employers from restricting where employees can work if an employee chooses to leave the company.
Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
Mickey Mouse figured out pretty quickly this was a stinker of an argument. The post Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity appeared first on Above the Law.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The new proposal includes new requirements for contracting officers, ensuring that parties bidding on Pentagon contracts are properly protecting sensitive information. The post Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
Panama started on Tuesday its first deportation flight of irregular migrants who entered the country through the Darin jungle, local media reported. This constitutes the first of a series of flights financed by the US Department of State to return irregular migrants to their home countries. According to local media , the first flight repatriated 29 individuals to Columbia.
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LDA PRO
AUGUST 22, 2024
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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 23, 2024
GTFOH The post DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad appeared first on Above the Law.
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
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 23, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career. The post 5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2024
The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription.
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Congresswoman Karen is big mad. The post Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Tuesday that it will launch an investigation into the conditions at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center for the potential abuse of civil rights. The Center is operated by CoreCivic , an American company that plays a significant role in private correctional facilities in the US. Trousdale Turner Correctional Center faced multiple reports suggesting the facility is understaffed and poorly equipped.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Patently O
AUGUST 22, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Roku, Inc. has asked the Supreme Court to review 2024 Federal Circuit decision affirming the US International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding of a Section 337 violation based on infringement of a TV-remote patent owned by Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI). US10593196 (method of configuring user interfaces on home theater devices to control other appliances).
LawSites
AUGUST 22, 2024
The chief executive officer of law practice management company CARET left that role on her accord and remains a member of the company’s board of directors, the company says. Earlier this week, Law.
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
Who would've thunk it? The post Elon Musk Debuts The ‘Burning Car/Exploding Spaceship’ Of Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
The government of Austria has agreed to ban all marriages under the age of 18, Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirmed on Monday. Currently, under the Austrian Civil Code, the legal age for marriage is 18, although this rule includes an exception. Minors from the age of 16 can also legally marry with the consent of their legal representatives and the approval of a court.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 19, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | By using Outlook’s advanced features you can build a system that lets you handle emails efficiently and keep your inbox clean. The post Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
While his boss is just a Florida Man with Floridian tastes. The post Alleged Ponzi Scheme Salesman Either A Bad Speller Or A Literate Masochist appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional on Tuesday. The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by Wazir Singh Poonia, contended that the caste system is unconstitutional and violates the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y.
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