JURIST

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), called the government of Australia fascists on Friday for introducing a bill that would impose fines on social media companies that fail to prevent the spread of misinformation online. Joining a global movement to regulate global social media platforms, Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced a bill on Thursday that would fine online companies up to 5 percent of their global revenue for facilitating misinf

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Video Interview with Olivia St. Clair Long In this video interview for the podcast, I talked to Olivia St. Clair Long, owner of a law firm in Illinois, what are some of the top skills or traits that you look for in paralegals that you also look for in your associates? What are three "must-have" skills for paralegals? And not just skills, but also, what are the skills or traits that you also look for in your new associates that align with the same skills for paralegals?

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s quick-paced world, it’s important to have a strategy to safeguard your assets and secure a soft growth of your assets to future generations. A living trust is a useful tool for reaching these goals, but making one can often seem daunting. That’s where LDA Pro’s Online living trust structure comes in. This innovative platform delivers a more accessible and convenient way to secure your assets.

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LegalTalkNetwork

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration observed every year from September 15 to October 15. During this time, we come together to honor and acknowledge the enduring impact and influence of Hispanic Americans in shaping the history, culture, and identity of the United States. The observation of Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, and it was later expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to last 30 days.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court’s October 2024 term begins a day early this year. On September 30, the Court will meet for what has become known as the “long conference” — passing judgment on dozens of petitions that have been briefed over the summer break. The long conference is primarily a time to deny a large swath of petitions with very few certiorari grants.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Young people suing the federal government for sweeping changes to climate policy are trying a new tactic, filing a mandamus petition in the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to get their case to trial. But some lawyers are worried the tactic may backfire, limiting the opportunity for others to use the courts to wage climate battles, experts told Law360.

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CARET Legal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Embedding innovation into a law firm’s culture requires a deliberate and strategic approach. Innovation in law firms is essential for enhancing client satisfaction, improving profitability, and staying competitive. The pressure to innovate comes not just from competitors but from clients who increasingly demand more value from their legal service providers.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By Mark I. Schwartz — FDA recently published a Federal Register (FR) Notice [ Docket No. FDA-2024-N-3945 ] announcing the publication of a draft strategy document, for public comment, outlining specific actions FDA plans to take to facilitate the use of innovative manufacturing technologies. This FR Notice and draft strategy document are part of FDA’s commitment under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures for Fiscal Years 2023-2027 (PDUFA VII

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L4SB

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

What is Detrimental Reliance, What Defense is Detrimental Reliance a Part of, and How Can You Use it? When discussing the legal concept of detrimental reliance, it is helpful to.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked key provisions of Arizona’s contentious Senate Bill 1260 , resulting in the reinstatement of Arizona’s 2022 voter registration and mail-in voting laws which were intended to increase election security. The ruling reinstates two critical elements of the legislation: the “cancellation provision,” which allows counties to cancel a voter’s registration upon confirma

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Three-quarters of U.S. providers and payers say they have increased their IT spending over the past year, according to a new report from Bain & Company and KLAS Research. Both providers and payers are investing in cybersecurity technology, as well as AI tools. The post Providers and Payers Are Increasing Their Tech Spend — Where Are They Investing the Most?

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Share An Alaska man was arrested on Wednesday after he was indicted on charges of threatening to kill and injure six Supreme Court justices and two of their family members, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday. Over a 16-month period between March 2023 and July 2024, Panos Anastasiou allegedly sent more than 465 messages through the Supreme Court’s website.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Lots of law firm owners don’t pay for advertising, at all. But, for those who do, they’re often skipping a crucial step, that will allow their marketing campaigns to flourish. They don’t have an intake program. With any paid advertising campaign, it’s essential to be able to track calls and clicks – because, if you can’t , you won’t know whether your campaigns are working, or not; and, your new marketing strategy could devolve into a money pit.

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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.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The writer of this JURIST dispatch from Pakistan has asked that their name be withheld due to circumstances within the country. On Thursday last week, a blasphemy suspect was shot dead while in police custody in Quetta, a southwestern city in Pakistan, after a policeman opened fire on him inside the police station where he was being held. The day before, the suspect had been arrested following a complaint from local religious leaders and others, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about P

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

During a panel discussion at MedCity News’ INVEST Digital Health conference, three healthcare leaders shared their expert insight on what needs to change in order to improve the industry’s cybersecurity strategy. The post What Will It Take to Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity? appeared first on MedCity News.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

By Chere B. Estrin There’s nothing quite like the immediate deflation a hiring manager feels when they spot a resume littered with job hops. That knee-jerk reaction is often something like, “Wait, if you were only there for nine months, maybe you’ll only be here for nine months.” Cue the red flags. It’s true—changing jobs too frequently is right up there with skill mismatches for reasons hiring managers pass over candidates.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Zuva, the company that spun off from AI contract review pioneer Kira when it was acquired by Litera in 2021, today released its own AI contract review tool, Zuva Analyze, which it says will enable in-house legal teams to review contracts 2-3 times faster than reviewing them manually.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Israel submitted its official challenge to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the legality of the requests for arrest warrants by the ICC Prosecutor, Karim Khan KC against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, according to a press statement by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The current model of siloed, proprietary development is failing us. It’s slow, expensive, and often results in technologies that never see the light of day. What if, instead, we embraced an open-source approach to medical device innovation? The post The FDA Isn’t Blocking Medical Breakthroughs — Our Outdated Innovation Model Is appeared first on MedCity News.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Jamie Spannhake | These stress-busting apps make it easy to add meditation and mindfulness practice to your busy day. The post Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Over the first three posts in this series, I’ve talked about the shrinking ownership of law practice management technology for solo and small firms — how most of the major contenders in the market have all come to be owned by just six overarching ownership groups.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Temporary border controls at Germany’s northern and western borders went into effect on Monday, subjecting all of Germany’s land borders to random inspections as part of an effort to combat cross-border crime and limit irregular migration. The new regulations require travelers to carry valid identification when entering Germany. Non-EU nationals must meet German immigration requirements to enter the country, which may include the need for a visa.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Occasionally, those who can also teach! The post Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 19, 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.

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Intelligize Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

September is the month when temperatures start dropping, leaves start turning, and the Securities and Exchange Commission starts enforcing. To be fair, the SEC enforces securities law all year round, but the agency has made the September flurry of enforcement activity an annual tradition in the final month of its fiscal year. Twelve months ago , the securities cops were making a late push to chase down unregistered NFT crypto offerings and violations of whistleblower protections.

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