Attorney at Work
JULY 24, 2024
By clearly communicating expectations, you reduce ambiguity, enhance accountability, promote engagement and improve collaboration The post Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
LawSites
JULY 23, 2024
The law practice management company Clio today announced a record-setting raise of $900 million, at a valuation of a whopping $3 billion, in an oversubscribed Series F investment round that the company says will accelerate its ability to continue to build and develop its multi-product platform and expand its market both to larger firms and […]
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JURIST
JULY 21, 2024
Police arrested environmental activist Captain Paul Watson on his ship Sunday in the town of Nuuk, Greenland. Watson is a prominent campaigner against commercial whaling. When he was arrested, Watson was apparently engaged in a mission to traverse the Northwest Passage, a series of waterways through the arctic archipelago of Canada that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Law 360
JULY 24, 2024
A Manhattan federal judge sentenced a former pharmaceutical executive from South Carolina to three months in prison Wednesday for taking over $500,000 of illegal trading profit based on his advance knowledge that Kodak would get a massive pandemic-era government loan.
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JURIST
JULY 21, 2024
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County experienced a ransomware attack on Friday, leading to the shutdown of the court’s internal computer systems. The systems will remain offline through the weekend as efforts to address the issue continue. Upon detecting the ransomware attack, the Superior Court disabled its network systems to prevent further damage.
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Law 360
JULY 24, 2024
When I’m not working as an appellate lawyer, I spend my spare time building guitars — a craft known as luthiery — which has helped to enhance the discipline, patience and resilience needed to write better briefs, says Rob Carty at Nichols Brar.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Nikki Haley sends cease & desist to 'Haley Voters For Harris,' and they tell her that's not how any of this works. The post Nikki Haley Threatens Legal Action Because Her Supporters Are More Principled Than She Is appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
Human Rights Watch Friday called on Latin America, the United States and Europe to take action to protect the right to vote in Venezuela in the lead-up to the country’s presidential election Sunday, amidst numerous reports of arbitrary disqualifications of opposition candidates, arbitrary arrests and restrictions to civic space. In June 2023, former opposition party candidate María Corina Machado was barred from running, a decision that the Venezuelan Supreme Court upheld in January 2024 w
LawSites
JULY 24, 2024
In reporting yesterday on the record-setting $900 million investment in law practice management company Clio, I included a list of the 10 largest previous investments in legal tech. It did not take long for me to learn that the list was incomplete. So I set about trying to come up with a more accurate list.
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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
JULY 26, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Integrate Zen into your daily routine to enhance your sense of calm and contentedness. The post 5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Try our Jamaican Jerk Boneless Wings. now with more BONES! Thanks to the jerks of the Ohio Supreme Court. The post ‘Boneless’ Wings Can Have Bones, Declare Committed Textualists appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday setting guidelines for the removal of homeless encampments by state agencies and departments while requesting that local governments adopt the policies as well. The order will require state agencies under Newsom’s authority to address homeless encampments on state property and set five explicit policies to follow for removal.
ABA Journal
JULY 25, 2024
A California school district violated the First Amendment when it punished a first grader who drew a picture for her friend with the phrases “Black…
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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.
Patently O
JULY 22, 2024
by Dennis Crouch In recent years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has undergone a significant shift in its examiner composition, with real implications for patent prosecution strategies. Our data reveals a dramatic drop in the percentage of assistant examiners over the past decade. Prior to 2015, over 35% of patents were examined by assistant examiners.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Would we treat George Washington this way? You know, if George Washington ever tried a coup. The post Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled Thursday in Sweden’s favor that two cases of refusing to grant permanent residency to the families of an Eritrean and Ethiopian nationals respectively with refugee status did not constitute a violation of the right to family life and the right to be free from discrimination. The law at issue is the requisite income and size-of-accommodation thresholds outlined in the “maintenance requirement” under section 9 of the Swedish Law co
ABA Journal
JULY 23, 2024
Updated: A graduate of Harvard Law School can’t sue for denial of her full requests for accommodations while taking the bar exam, a federal appeals…
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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.
Law 360
JULY 26, 2024
A $2.78 billion deal to settle a massive class action targeting the NCAA's name, image and likeness compensation rules was submitted to a California federal judge for preliminary approval Friday, allowing for revenue sharing with athletes across all sports.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
Pop quiz: should lawyers counsel clients to ignore court orders? (The answer is no, but this AG's office doesn't seem up to speed on that). The post Prisons & State AG Keep Refusing Court Orders To Let Innocent People Out Of Jail appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
Human rights organization Amnesty International called Thursday for the unconditional release of anti-corruption protestors detained by Ugandan authorities. The protestors were part of a march over the rise in corruption in the Ugandan Parliament. Tigere Chagutah of Amnesty International condemned the arrest of over a hundred young protestors in Uganda during the anti-corruption protests, calling it a severe crackdown on protest rights.
FDA Law Blog
JULY 23, 2024
By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — For several years, FDA has requested that sponsors of drug or biologic led combination products identify essential performance requirements (EPRs) related to the device constituent in their applications. EPRs were usually requested in the context of design controls, although 21 C.F.R. § 820.30 does not use this term.
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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.
Law 360
JULY 26, 2024
In this week's Off The Bench, the NBA signed $77 billion worth of telecast and streaming deals while longtime league broadcaster TNT challenged the decision, Jerry Jones' suit against his alleged daughter settled while jurors were at lunch, and Pennsylvania's high court agreed to hear an appeal relating to Pittsburgh's jock tax, a fee applied to nonresident professional athletes.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
Lawyers from Biglaw firms are bankrolling Kamala Harris in her run for the White House. The post Bountiful Biglaw Bucks Are Headed Straight For Kamala’s Campaign Coffers appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2024
The Spanish National Court on Tuesday sentenced a man to 18 years in prison for sending six letter bombs to prominent personalities, including the Spanish Prime Minister, in November 2022. The Audiencia Nacional, Spain’s apex criminal court , sentenced Pompeyo González Pascual, a 76-year-old Spanish man, to a 10-year prison sentence for terrorism and an additional eight years for preparing and placing explosives for terrorist purposes, stating further that Gonzalez’s actions were int
ABA Journal
JULY 26, 2024
From cybersecurity breaches to compliance failures to scandals in the C-suite, crisis situations are inevitable in the modern business world.
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Law 360
JULY 25, 2024
Disney and Lucasfilm must face a former "Star Wars" actor's lawsuit claiming she was unlawfully fired for sharing political views on social media, a California federal judge ruled, saying the companies hadn't shown that her statements impeded their artistic expression.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
It's going to take more than a little poaching to scramble Holland & Knight. The post Biglaw Firm Picks Up 20 Partners From Neighboring Competition appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 25, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) , Amnesty International , and FairSquare called Wednesday for the immediate release and compensation of Abdullah Ibhais, a former media manager for Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, following a determination by a UN Body that his 2019 detention was arbitrary and linked to his criticism of migrant worker conditions on World Cup construction sites.
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