Attorney at Work
JUNE 11, 2024
Gray Robinson | Most of us acknowledge eating fast food seven days a week is unhealthy. But toxic thoughts may be just as bad. The post Lawyers: Toxic Thoughts May Be Hurting You (And Your Practice) More Than You Know appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
ALPS
JUNE 12, 2024
My old boss was fond of the saying, “Hanging a solo shingle right out of law school is almost per se malpractice.” Although it may not be that extreme, one would be wise to gain at least a general understanding of the practice of law before going it alone.
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 10, 2024
While there are many ways of increasing resilience, these three tips will help you to invest your time and energy well. The post Three Tips for Becoming More Resilient appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 11, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed that several hundred Tunisians are serving prison sentences of up to 122 years for writing bad checks, which is equivalent to fraud and is an illegal practice under Tunisian law in a report released on Monday. The report argues that this is a violation of international human rights law, and puts forth suggestions for legal reforms, release of detainees, and establishment of a repayment plan.
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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
JUNE 11, 2024
The recent announcements on Palantir’s Maven Smart System and other strategic tools are just the start, CDAO Radha Plumb told Breaking Defense, with announcements on tactical and business systems coming by fall. The post New Pentagon AI & Data Chief Plans Big Initiatives For Fall, From Back Office To Battlefield (EXCLUSIVE) appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
Except ATM machines have limits. The post Clarence Thomas Turned Supreme Court Service Into An ATM Machine appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 9, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a stay Friday pending an appeal of a lower court contempt ruling requiring Southwest attorneys to undergo religious liberty training with a conservative special interest group for their actions in a worker’s bias case. The lower court’s order stems from a contempt proceeding against Southwest for failing to abide by a notice requirement in a religious discrimination lawsuit from a Southwest flight attendant.
Above The Law
JUNE 11, 2024
Settle down, folks. The post Summer Associates Way More Worried About Losing Their Jobs Than They Should Be appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 10, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a Seventh Circuit finding that Grubhub Inc.'s fork-and-knife logo does not infringe a similar emblem used by Kroger's meal-kit delivery service Home Chef.
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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.
The Estrin Report
JUNE 11, 2024
One Way Not to Get the Job: Interview From Your Bed By Francesca Fontana June 6, 2024 at 9:00 pm ET If These Résumés Could Talk is a Wall Street Journal feature in which recruiters and headhunters share their wildest and most interesting stories. Previous installments of the series are here. Make yourself comfortable I like to coach my candidates, because a lot of them haven’t interviewed in a long time and even if they have it’s not something they do a lot of, so it’s not like people are expe
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The Indian government has asked the Russian government to return the Indian citizens recruited by its army on Tuesday, with foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra confirming the request on Wednesday. This follows the death of two Indian citizens in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as announced by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. The Indian embassy in Russia has further asked for early return of the remains of the deceased.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
Somehow, Thomas penning a love letter to the 'balancing act' involved in drawing automatic performance from a rifle wasn't the weirdest part. The post Clarence Thomas Rejects Bump Stock Ban After Praising Skill Involved In Mass Shooting appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
By Sara W. Koblitz — As we have noted for the last year or so, the FTC has been on a mission to clean up the Orange Book by removing what it deems to be “improper” patents. The FTC has put out policy statements, challenged patent listings, tapped Congress, appeared on talk shows, and filed amicus briefs all in the span of the last 8 months. It seems like all that work is paying off.
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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.
LawSites
JUNE 13, 2024
Raghu Ramanathan, who in February was named president of the Legal Professionals segment within Thomson Reuters, overseeing all its products for the legal profession, believes there should be open benchmarking on legal AI products, he told me during an interview earlier this week.
JURIST
JUNE 8, 2024
The World Food Programme (WFP) reported Thursday that Sudan is experiencing unprecedented levels of hunger and violence, with the nation’s conflict on the verge of becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis due to increased violent attacks by paramilitary groups. According to WFP, 18 million people are currently facing acute food insecurity in Sudan.
Above The Law
JUNE 14, 2024
She's going hard at Clarence Thomas's entire judicial philosophy. The post Amy Coney Barrett Is Sick Of The Supreme Court’s Bullsh*t appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Earlier this year, we offered readers three lessons from the initial wave of disclosures made under new cybersecurity rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2023. For example, we saw companies attempting to frame what could be interpreted as damaging revelations about online hacks of their networks into commentaries on their robust cyber defense systems.
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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.
LawSites
JUNE 11, 2024
LexIQ, an early-stage startup focused on using artificial intelligence to draft and review contracts in Microsoft Word, is today launching its waitlist for corporate legal departments and law firms interested in joining is beta program.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
Rights groups Access Now and the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) called for the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) to halt its public shaming campaign in an open letter on Wednesday. The campaign involved CBE publicizing the personal information of customers who allegedly did not return the money they withdrew during the bank’s technical glitch on public platforms, such as its website.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2024
How many shady gifts can one Supreme Court justice get? The post Clarence Thomas Took EVEN MORE Free Trips On Private Planes That He’s Still Not Disclosed! appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JUNE 12, 2024
By Sara W. Koblitz & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — It’s been over a year and a half since Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) hearing aids became legal, and it’s not clear that they’ve made the difference in hearing loss treatment that Congress anticipated. (FDA once estimated that OTC hearing aids would save patients over $3000.) A recent GAO Report hasn’t found that OTC hearing aids have had much impact.
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Law 360
JUNE 12, 2024
Eight former SpaceX employees on Wednesday became the latest to sue the company and CEO Elon Musk alleging a hostile and abusive workplace that demeans women and LGBTQ+ people, saying in California state court they were unlawfully fired when they objected to his conduct.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2024
The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Hong Kong companies under Executive Order (EO) 14024 on Wednesday in response to the companies’ alleged support of Russia’s economy amid the War in Ukraine. This comes after the US unveiled nearly 300 sanctions on May 1, including sanctions that target entities in Hong Kong for their support of Russia.
Above The Law
JUNE 11, 2024
And you thought the Samuel Alito tape was bad! The post Sam Alito’s Wife Is Absolutely Unhinged In New Secret Recording appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JUNE 10, 2024
By Sarah Wicks & Anne K. Walsh — Among FDA-regulated establishments and stakeholders, there is one word that makes everyone go on edge – the dreaded FDA “inspection.” In an effort to clarify for industry and alleviate some of the stress associated with these activities, last week the FDA issued a draft guidance aimed at providing recommendations on how to handle inspections under FDA’s Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) program.
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