Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
As the old marketing adage goes, consistency is key, but law firm style guides need consistency that contemplates variety when it comes to client alert formats, allowing attorneys to tailor alerts to best fit the audience and subject matter, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The French parliament unanimously adopted Thursday a proposition by the Commission of Cultural Affairs and Education to create a new inquiry commission on the sexual violence committed against minors in the film, entertainment and fashion industry. Introducing the factual context the proposition is taking place in, a report by the Commission states that behaviors which could be perceived as acceptable twenty years ago, are now considered as impermissible.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Judge told that his acts were so serious that they'll let him continue doing what he's already doing. The post Federal Judge Given Slap On Wrist After Handcuffing Innocent, Crying Child appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported on Wednesday their preliminary investigations confirm 97 journalists and media workers are estimated to be among the victims since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. The investigation also said 25 journalists were arrested and four are missing. CPJ Program Director Carlos Martínez de la Serna commented, “Since the Israel-Gaza war began, journalists have been paying the highest price— their lives—to defend our right to the truth.
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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
MAY 2, 2024
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work. The post AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
The shadow docket is making everything worse for everyone. The post Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Is Making Life Tougher For Justice Department Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned on Thursday China’s Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Zhou Zhyiong, after China’s Coast Guard attacked Filipino vessels that were on a humanitarian mission in Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on April 30. The DFA said in its statement that China “ harassed, blocked, water cannoned, rammed vessels of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).&
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Some say money earned from FTX should go to its victims. Patrick Gruhn thinks it should go to a historic watch for his wife. The post Executive Of One Disaster Spends $1.5 Million On Trinket From Another appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
Pakistan Institute of Conflict and Security Studies ( PICSS ) released a report on Wednesday that revealed there was a increase in militant attacks in April which resulted in the deaths of 70 individuals, including civilian and security forces personnel. Although there was an increase in the number of attacks since March, there was a slight decrease in the number of fatalities.
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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.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Juan Merchan wasn't in the mood for the defendant giving him homework. The post Donald Trump Tries To Avoid Future Contempt With Bizarre Request appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) affirmed Italy’s right to recover a millennia-old bronze sculpture from a Malibu museum on Thursday in a case that weighed the importance of a nation’s cultural heritage against fundamental property rights. The sculpture, Victorious Youth , dates back to 300-100 BCE. While its creator has not been positively identified, it is broadly attributed to Lysippos , a prolific artist known for his lifelike renderings of the male form.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Hard to balance artist rights and preventing incentives for expensive add-on content. The post Who Exactly Needs To Give Permission To Show LeBron’s Tattoo? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
Law360 reporters are providing live updates from the Manhattan criminal courthouse as Donald Trump goes on trial for allegedly falsifying business records related to hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election. Here's a recap from day six.
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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.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
But will Columbia Law listen to reason? The post Columbia Law Review Asks To Cancel Exams Amid Administrative Grading Confusion, General Absolute Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in March granted no-action relief to Verizon and others on the grounds that a director resignation bylaw proposal would mean violating Delaware law, bucking recent SEC hesitation toward such relief and showing that articulating a basis in state law is a viable path to exclude a proposal, say attorneys at Winston & Strawn.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
The law schools that will help graduates fight for justice in America. The post The Top Law Schools For Government And Public Interest Work appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
A New York federal court's decision to exclude all plaintiff experts in a multidistrict litigation concerning prenatal exposure to Tylenol highlights a number of expert testimony pitfalls that parties should avoid in product liability and mass tort matters, say Rand Brothers and Courtney Block at Winston & Strawn.
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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.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Tell us how you really feel. The post Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A ‘Hell No’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
A group of construction groups didn't show how a final rule regulating prevailing wages hurts them, and halting the rule wouldn't be in the public's interest, the U.S. Department of Labor told a Texas federal court.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Empathy is at the heart of building a supportive community of like-minded colleagues. The post Building A Supportive Community appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
Snell & Wilmer LLP's Denver outpost has added a new transactional partner to its corporate and securities team, bringing with him 18 years of experience including co-founding the technology transactions group for Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leading its technology industry group.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Someday these tools may work magic, but most people aren't even using the existing products to their full potential. The post Enough About The Future Of AI… What Can Legal Do (Responsibly) With It Right NOW? appeared first on Above the Law.
MyCase
MAY 2, 2024
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the legal industry. From the initial adoption of digital workflows in SaaS platforms to the cutting-edge capabilities of generative AI, legal AI is evolving at an unprecedented pace. This evolution is reshaping the fundamentals of how legal professionals operate, and knowing how to leverage these tools is critical to navigating the future.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
And yes, of course Kim Kardashian took a selfie in front of the White House. The post Kim Kardashian Visits The White House To Advocate For Criminal Justice Reform appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday cleared the way for the close of the $60 billion mega-merger between Exxon Mobil Corp. and Pioneer Natural Resources, subject to an agreement barring former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield from gaining a seat on Exxon's board.
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