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NGOs call on Australia political parties to foster respectful discourse ahead of federal elections

JURIST

Over 35 human rights organizations on Friday issued an open letter, addressed to the leaders of Australias three major political parties, urging them to foster a “civil and respectful discourse” on the topic of refugees and asylum-seekers ahead of the upcoming federal elections in May. In the open letter local NGOs, such as the Asylum Seekers Center and Refugee Council of Australia, stressed the fact that debates surrounding the topic of refugees should under all circumstances remain

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Check, Please: Compare Projections to Actual Results

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Creating projections for your law firm is great, because those are effectively coded goals. Build a budget projection youre trying to stay within it. Craft a set of revenue projections youre figuring out how to make a set amount of money. Assign metrics or KPIs thats a forward-looking goal. However, thats pretty meaningless, unless you compare those projections, to actual results to check (not only ) on the viability of your performance, (but also) the reasonable of the goal you set.

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Biglaw Litigation Powerhouse Increases Its Six-Figure Bonuses For Federal Clerks

Above The Law

One of the many benefits of having a federal clerkship is the extra bonus youll receive if you decide to head to a Biglaw firm post-clerkship. Many elite firms really want people with highly demanding clerkship experience to work for them, and thats why the high end of bonuses for federal clerks who decide to join some Biglaw and boutique firms post-clerkship can reach six figures.

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Post-Apocalyptic Law: How Lawyers Can Hit the Ground Running After the Fall of Western Civilization

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | Learn to practice law in dystopian scenarios. The post Post-Apocalyptic Law: How Lawyers Can Hit the Ground Running After the Fall of Western Civilization appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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HRW: Germany’s social security system violates women’s rights

JURIST

HRW reported Monday that Germany’s social security system inadequately protects women from poverty, breaching the state’s constitutional obligation to ensure that taxpayers can afford to pay for “necessary living expenses.” According to HRW, women in Germany are overrepresented among the population that is at risk of poverty.

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10 Lessons From SXSW That Apply To Legal

Above The Law

(Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) In my initial article about SXSW 2025 , I talked about why it’s important for lawyers. While there was a limited legally related track, that’s certainly NOT why I spent over a week in Austin. I go because I believe conferences like SXSW and CES offer insights into where our profession is headedor should be.

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FinCEN Eliminates BOI Reporting for U.S. Companies: What You Need to Know

Parasec

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a major shift in beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Effective immediately, U.S. companies and individuals are no longer required to submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. Moving forward, only foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. must comply with BOI reporting requirements.

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US State Department bans former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, citing “significant corruption”

JURIST

The US State Department designated former Argentine president Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner and her former minister of planning Julio Miguel De Vido ineligible to enter the US on Friday, claiming that they had been involved in significant corruption.” The entry ban affects both Kirchner and De Vido and their immediate families. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Kirchner and De Vido abused their offices by orchestrating multiple bribery schemes involving public works co

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Eliminate Billing Delays and Improve Cash Flow for Insurance Defense Firms

CARET Legal

When insurance defense firms take control of their billing process, disputes shrink, approvals move faster, and cash flow stays steady. Getting paid shouldnt feel like endless waiting, but for many insurance defense firms , thats exactly what can happen. Complex billing guidelines, rejected invoices, and slow approvals turn what should be a straightforward transaction into a bureaucratic mess.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

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?

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Verbit Launches Legal Visor, An AI-Powered Tool To Deliver Real-Time Deposition Insights

LawSites

At Legalweek today, Verbit, a company specializing in transcription technology for a variety of speech-intensive industries, is launching Legal Visor, a new AI-powered platform designed to provide litigators with real-time insights during depositions and other legal proceedings.

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Virtual Workshop (in English) on April 1: Carlos Esplugues on “Take Domestic Law and Run? The Application of Foreign (Private? State?) Law in Times of Uncertainty”

Conflict of Laws

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Hamburg Max Planck Institute will host its monthly virtual workshop Current Research in Private International Law at 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CEST). Professor Carlos Esplugues ( University of Valencia ) will speak, in English , about the topic Take Domestic Law and Run? The Application of Foreign (Private? State?

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Amnesty International calls on Ecuador presidential candidates to address human rights concerns

JURIST

Amnesty International called on Ecuador’s presidential candidates to address human rights concerns if elected in an open letter released Friday ahead of the tie-breaking run-off vote due to take place on April 13, 2025. Over the years, many international bodies have raised concerns around potential human rights violations in the country. February 9th’s presidential election resulted in a tie between President Daniel Noboa, who has held office since November 2023, and Luisa Gonzlez.

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Prosecution Disclaimer Across Patent Family Members

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch Maquet Cardiovascular LLC v. Abiomed Inc. , 2023-2045 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 21, 2025) This new decision is a good read for patent prosecutors and litigators. The decision somewhat limits use of prosecution history for claim construction across patent families -- and ultimately vacates the district court judgment of non-infringement. The case offers something of a roadmap for patent prosecutors to avoid prosecution disclaimer spreading across family members.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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eDiscovery Assistant Rebrands as Minerva26, Positions Its Platform as Strategic Discovery Command Center

LawSites

eDiscovery Assistant, a platform for e-discovery case law and resources, today announced its rebranding as Minerva26. The company describes the rebrand as reflecting its evolution into a “strategic command center for discovery” designed to help litigation teams proactively manage the growing challenges of electronic evidence.

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No ACNU Yet; Effective Date Delayed Again

FDA Law Blog

By Deborah L. Livornese On Friday, March 21, 2025, FDA announced that it was further delaying the effective date for the ACNU final rule until May 27, 2025. We wrote about the December 26, 2024 publication of the final rule (89 FR 105288) here. Originally, the Nonprescription Drug Product with an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (ACNU) final rule was to become effective January 27, 2025.

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Rights groups urge Bangladesh interim government to uphold freedom of expression and opinion

JURIST

A group of human rights organizations on Friday urged Bangladesh’s interim government to take decisive action to safeguard the freedoms of expression and opinion amidst increasing attacks on journalists, authors, and human rights defenders. The rights groups, which included Amnesty International, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), and Human Rights Watch (HRW), called on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus ‘ administration to break from past repressive practices and protect individ

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Amended HCLA complaint required new certificate of good faith.

Day on Torts

Where an HCLA plaintiff added a claim for wrongful death to her health care liability action after her husband passed away, but she failed to file a certificate of good faith with her amended complaint, dismissal was affirmed. In Allen v. Dehner , No. M2023-01750-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Feb. 5, 2025), plaintiffs husband and wife filed an HCLA claim against defendant doctor and his medical practice based on their failure to timely diagnose the husbands cancer.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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Rev’s SmartDepo Acquisition Powers Next-Generation AI for Testimony Analysis

LawSites

Rev’s SmartDepo Acquisition Powers Next-Generation AI for Testimony Analysis Rev, the worlds most accurate speech-to-text technology company, has acquired SmartDepo, the legal industrys most trusted solution for AI-powered deposition summaries Both companies have established successful track records serving leading law firms and court reporting agencies The acquisition combines Revs >99% accurate transcription with SmartDepos 100% […]

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Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court

HowAppealing

Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases. And in Franklin v. New York , No. 24-330, Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Neil M. Gorsuch issued statements respecting the denial of certiorari.

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AMEDIP’s upcoming webinar: Circular Economy and Private International Law (27 March 2025 – In Spanish)

Conflict of Laws

The Mexican Academy of Private International and Comparative Law ( AMEDIP ) is holding a webinar on Thursday 27 March 2025 at 14:30 (Mexico City time CST), 21:30 (CET time). The topic of the webinar is Circular Economy and Private International Law and will be presented by Prof. Vernica Ruiz Abou-Nigm (in Spanish). The details of the webinar are: [link] Meeting ID: 841 1824 3541 Password: AMEDIP Participation is free of charge.

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Harvard Law Professor Compares MAGA Politics To Deadly ‘Virus’ Set To Take Out American Democracy

Above The Law

(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Looking for an explosion, a kind of moment of crisis what physicists like to call a singularity in a kind of unique episode of presidential defiance of a court order thats misleading. It frames what we are experiencing in the wrong way. For years, we have allowed the body politic to be hollowed out by a virus.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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eDiscovery Assistant Rebrands as Minerva26: A New Era of Strategic Discovery Begins

LawSites

eDiscovery Assistant Rebrands as Minerva26: A New Era of Strategic Discovery Begins The trusted legal research platform evolves into a strategic command center for discovery, equipping litigators with foresight, clarity, and control over ESI.

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“Deportations and the Death of Due Process”

HowAppealing

“Deportations and the Death of Due Process”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link and on YouTube.

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State Securities Enforcers May Fill A Federal Enforcement Gap

Law 360

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appears poised to take a lighter touch under the new administration, but state enforcement efforts are likely to continue unabated, and potentially even increase, particularly with regard to digital assets and ESG disclosures, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

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Legalweek 2025: Put An AI On It!

Above The Law

Portlandia had a bit about Northwest hipsters putting a bird on every knick knack up for sale. “Put a bird on it” involved shoving birds onto everything from tote bags to homemade pillows. I think about that bit every time another vendor announces that they’ve “put an AI on” their product. I suspect this will come up a lot this week.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.