Wed.Feb 12, 2025

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On LawNext: Standardizing Legal Agreements: How OneNDA and OneSaaS Aim to Transform Business Contracting

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When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way? Todays guests believe there is.

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Transparency International reports high rates of corruption worldwide

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The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday indicates high rates of corruption worldwide, with the global average at 43 points out of 100. The organization has stated that efforts to reduce corruption are floundering, as the global average has remained unchanged for years and more than 120 of the listed countries score below 50 points.

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Assessing the Amendment to the Rule of Evidence Covering Prior Party Statements

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2) used to provide that A statement that meets the following conditions is not hearsay: (2) An Opposing Partys Statement. The statement is offered against an opposing party and: (A) was made by the party in.

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“Sotomayor Says Presidents Are Not Monarchs and Must Obey Rulings; Speaking in general terms at a Florida college and not naming President Trump, the Supreme Court justice’s remarks took on potency in the current climate”

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“Sotomayor Says Presidents Are Not Monarchs and Must Obey Rulings; Speaking in general terms at a Florida college and not naming President Trump, the Supreme Court justices remarks took on potency in the current climate”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post reports that “ Justice Sotomayor says she expects leaders will follow court rulings; The Supreme Court justice did not mention President Donald Trump, whose top advisers

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegal's 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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Legendary Litigator Neal Katyal Makes Major Lateral Move, Joining Milbank

Above The Law

Neal Katyal (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Neal Katyal , one of the most renowned appellate litigators in the country, is making a major lateral move. The former acting solicitor general is leaving Hogan Lovells, the firm he’s called home since 2011, to join Milbank as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he’ll lead its appellate practice.

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Sonia Sotomayor Wildly Out Of Touch With Trump’s America

Above The Law

(Photo by Allison Shelley/Getty Images) The rule of law, and the judges who uphold it, is under attack by the current Trump administration. Executive orders with dubious constitutional backing are flying from the Donald’s pen, and there’s a certified avalanche of litigation trying to limit the executive’s power grab. And the federal bench has, thus far, responded admirably.

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“The umpires strike back: Judges rush to halt Trump’s upheaval of the government; A flurry of orders from federal district judges has slowed Donald Trump’s most controversial initiatives — prompting talk of outright defiance.”

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“The umpires strike back: Judges rush to halt Trumps upheaval of the government; A flurry of orders from federal district judges has slowed Donald Trumps most controversial initiatives — prompting talk of outright defiance.” Kyle Cheney of Politico has this report.

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Insurer Spending On Lawyers Rather Than, You Know, Healthcare

Above The Law

If United Healthcare considered spending more on a cancer patient and less on lawyers to sue doctors for pointing out they didn’t spend on the cancer patient they wouldn’t be getting so thoroughly dragged online. While the mockery they’re getting is funny, this underscores the dangerous weaponization of defamation (and also copyright) laws, allowing deep-pocketed antagonists to squelch criticism by filing low merit suits.

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“There’s No Need to Guess. JD Vance Is Ready to Ignore the Courts. I interviewed the vice president last year, and he didn’t mince words about wanting to provoke a constitutional crisis against the Supreme Court.”

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“Theres No Need to Guess. JD Vance Is Ready to Ignore the Courts. I interviewed the vice president last year, and he didnt mince words about wanting to provoke a constitutional crisis against the Supreme Court.” Ian Ward has this essay online at Politico Magazine.

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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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Lawyers Continue To Embrace AI In All The Wrong Ways

Above The Law

The same legal community that considered email a passing fad that could never replace the “intraoffice sweep” has seemingly increasingly abandoned caution as generative AI expands. And that’s not exactly an exciting prospect for firm tech professionals. Hill Dickinson , a UK-based firm with offices in Asia and the Mediterranean, had to send out an email blast telling lawyers to knock off all the AI stuff after realizing just how often the firm used generative AI tools in their

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“Trump Gets Second Shot at Flipping the 3rd Circuit. What Might its Future Look Like? Gregg Nunziata, executive director of the Society for the Rule of Law, said there are open questions about what the future of the court will look like, given uncertainties about Trump’s judicial selection approach.”

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“Trump Gets Second Shot at Flipping the 3rd Circuit. What Might its Future Look Like? Gregg Nunziata, executive director of the Society for the Rule of Law, said there are open questions about what the future of the court will look like, given uncertainties about Trumps judicial selection approach.” Avalon Zoppo of The National Law Journal has this report.

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FEMA Steals $80M From NYC, Dares Courts To Do Something About It

Above The Law

The Trump administration had a bad night in Boston followed by a lousy morning in Providence, as two courts gave major side eye to the DOJ’s latest legal stylings. Many people are saying these pleadings are garbage! They come with tears in their eyes and say, Sir, we’ve never seen the Justice Department demand an immediate interlocutory appeal and administrative stay of a TRO that’s been in place less than two weeks.

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“This obscure law is one reason Trump’s agenda keeps losing in court; Lawsuits challenging Trump policies raise big constitutional questions, but they also rely on a law that requires the government to follow the correct procedures when changing course”

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“This obscure law is one reason Trump’s agenda keeps losing in court; Lawsuits challenging Trump policies raise big constitutional questions, but they also rely on a law that requires the government to follow the correct procedures when changing course”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report.

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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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Evaluating a Nail Salon’s Assets and Liabilities Before Purchase

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Purchasing a nail salon can be an exciting venture. However, as with any business acquisition, careful evaluation of the salon’s assets and liabilities is crucial to avoid costly mistakes.

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“What Marbury v. Madison means for the Supreme Court — and America”

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“What Marbury v. Madison means for the Supreme Court — and America”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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Legal Technology Company Gavel Expands Its Document Automation Platform to 60 Languages

LawSites

Legal workflow automation provider Gavel announced today that it has expanded its AI-powered document automation tool, Gavel Blueprint, to support a total of 60 languages. Previously, Blueprint support only English-language documents, while the company’s original rules-based platform supported 19 languages and is in use by legal professionals across 23 countries.

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“Musk Calls for ‘Wave’ of Judicial Impeachments Amid Pushback; DOGE head lashes out at federal judges blocking his work; Constitutional bar to impeach is treason, bribery, high crimes”

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“Musk Calls for Wave of Judicial Impeachments Amid Pushback; DOGE head lashes out at federal judges blocking his work; Constitutional bar to impeach is treason, bribery, high crimes”: Dana Hull and Emily Birnbaum of Bloomberg News have this report. And Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Maryland’s Federal Court Becomes Magnet for Trump Challenges; Trial court to hear at least six Trump challenges; Courts active bench is majority Democratic appointees.

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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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Pray The State Away — See Also

Above The Law

Religious Leaders Sue To Keep ICE Out Of Their Sanctuaries : Talk about keeping the church and state separate ! ABA Shouts Down Attacks On The Rule Of Law : This would really p**s off Trump & Co. if they actually knew how to read. Making Moves! Lateral Ones! : Famous lawyer and Burning Man attendee Neal Katyal changes firms. Elon Musk Sics His Fans On Judges, Law Firms For Doing Their Jobs : Great call to action for people who think watching Judge Judy should get you CLE credits.

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“Dan Markel case advances in court, as expansion of Markel Act advances in Legislature; For Markel’s mother, Ruth, the process of advocating for the Markel Act became a way to transform grief into action”

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“Dan Markel case advances in court, as expansion of Markel Act advances in Legislature; For Markels mother, Ruth, the process of advocating for the Markel Act became a way to transform grief into action”: Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has this report.

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Aurion Tells Del. Justices IPO Delayed Amid Investor Battle

Law 360

Cell therapy venture Aurion Biotech told Delaware's Supreme Court on Wednesday that it has delayed a planned initial public offering now at the center of an appeal from a January Court of Chancery ruling that rejected a top investor's challenge to a reverse stock split.

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“Second Circuit affirms R. Kelly’s racketeering and sex crimes conviction; The appeals panel upheld the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ singer’s conviction for a wide-ranging scheme to recruit and abuse young women and underage girls”

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“Second Circuit affirms R. Kellys racketeering and sex crimes conviction; The appeals panel upheld the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ singer’s conviction for a wide-ranging scheme to recruit and abuse young women and underage girls”: Nika Schoonover of Courthouse News Service has this report. Jonathan Stempel of Reuters reports that “ R.

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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.

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SEC Rescinds Stricter Gensler-Era Proxy Exclusion Guidance

Law 360

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday rescinded Biden-eraguidelines aroundexcluding certain shareholder proposals from proxy statements, reverting the agency's posture to an era that was generally more receptive to companies seeking tobarsuch proposals from their proxy statements.

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“Voting Rights Claims Plunge in Wake of Supreme Court Decision”

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“Voting Rights Claims Plunge in Wake of Supreme Court Decision”: Diana Dombrowski, Alex Ebert, and Kimberly Robinson of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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What Trump Admin's Anti-DEI Push Means For FCA Claims

Law 360

President Donald Trump's recent rescission of a 60-year-old executive order imposing nondiscrimination requirements on certain federal contractors has far-reaching implications, including potential False Claims Act liability for contractors and grant recipients who fail to comply, though it may be a challenge for the government to successfully establish liability, say attorneys at Bass Berry.

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“Neal Katyal Leaves Hogan Lovells for Milbank; Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank’s appellate practice, the firm said”

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“Neal Katyal Leaves Hogan Lovells for Milbank; Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank’s appellate practice, the firm said”: Patrick Smith of The American Lawyer has this report.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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Albertsons To Face Reduced Claims Over Tech Theft

Law 360

A Washington federal judge has cleared software company Replenium Inc. to pursue trade secret and promissory estoppel claims against Albertsons, finding it plausibly alleged the grocer misused confidential information from their software partnership to build a competing auto-replenishment platform.

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“Even Superstar Supreme Court Litigators Can’t Win Them All”

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“Even Superstar Supreme Court Litigators Cant Win Them All”: David Lat has this new installment of his “Exclusive Jurisdiction” column online at Bloomberg Law.

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Tax-Free Ways To Help Employees After The LA Wildfires

Law 360

Following the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, there are various tax-free ways to give employees the resources and flexibility they need, including simpler methods like disaster relief payments under Internal Revenue Code Section 139 and leave-sharing programs, and others that require more planning, says Ligeia Donis at Baker McKenzie.

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