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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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“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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US federal appeals court rejects Trump administration request to resume spending freeze

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The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Tuesday denied an emergency motion by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reinstate federal aid funding freezes. The panel of three judges unanimously stated that the existing Temporary Restraining Order issued by the district court on February 1 was lawful. In the short decision, the court addressed the uncertainty of whether they had jurisdiction to rule on the matter.

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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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“Boston Federal Court Will Randomly Assign Some National Cases; Massachusetts court will randomly assign some lawsuits against nationwide policies; Memo follows judge-shopping guidance”

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“Boston Federal Court Will Randomly Assign Some National Cases; Massachusetts court will randomly assign some lawsuits against nationwide policies; Memo follows judge-shopping guidance”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). You can access yesterday’s order of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts at this link.

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DHS Seeks IRS Help In Fulfilling Trump’s Promise To Mass Deport Undocumented Migrants

Above The Law

(Photo via Getty Images) On February 7, the new Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sent a memo to the Internal Revenue Service asking for assistance with immigration enforcement. It requested the availability of qualified officials — including law enforcement — to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is part of President Donald Trumps campaign promise to deport a large number of undocumented migrants, particularly those who have committed crimes or have a

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UN: Bangladesh crackdown on anti-government protests may constitute crimes against humanity

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The United Nations (UN) released a report on Wednesday detailing severe human rights violations committed by the former government of Bangladesh, led by Sheikh Hasina, during a crackdown on anti-government protests last year. The report estimates that up to 1,400 people may have been killed, the majority by security forces, and suggests that these actions may constitute crimes against humanity.

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Alina Habba’s Interesting Take On The Separation Of Powers Sparks Ridicule

Above The Law

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Alina, dear, go back to law school. Or, at least read Marbury v. Madison. Also, stop talking because every time you do, you make a fool of yourself. — Elizabeth de la Vega, legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, tweeting in response to Alina Habba’s claims made during a recent Fox News appearance , where she said, “There’s a separation of powers for a reason.

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Human rights organizations urge businesses to cease trading with Honduras company over human rights violations

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A coalition of human rights organizations issued a letter on Wednesday urging international companies to suspend their trade transactions with Corporacin Dinant , a company in Honduras that manufactures consumer products and sells snacks, cooking oils as well as processed foods throughout Central America. The organizations cited severe human rights violations against local farmers and unethical business practices related to Dinant’s palm oil production as the reason for this suspension.

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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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ABA Defends Rule Of Law Against Entitled Billionaire And Yale Law Grad Who Didn’t Do His Con Law Readings

Above The Law

What is the major difference between a president and a king? Presidents just come from wealth or the right family, while kings come from wealth and the right family. Jokes aside — the main difference is that presidents are subject to the rule of law. The assumption since the Founding has been that the checks and balances of our three branches coupled with the rule of law would be the two anchors that would prevent presidents from becoming the kings that we fought a war’s worth of ind

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Türkiye: 3 Gezi Park defendants acquitted after prolonged legal battle

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Following an extensive legal proceeding characterized by global apprehension regarding justice and human rights, Trkiye has ultimately exonerated three individuals of those convicted in the Gezi Park demonstrations, signifying what Amnesty International refers to as the conclusion of a “chronicle of injustice” on Tuesday. This new ruling overturns previous harsh penalties connected to the 2013 demonstrations, which were crucial in highlighting public opposition to the government, eve

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Autocorrect, Other AI Applications, Are Biased Against Rural Language Like Hunting And Fishing Terms

Above The Law

I spent about half my life in very rural areas of America learning how to hunt and fish and otherwise have a good time in the outdoors. For the other half, of course, I’ve been in cities of various sizes learnin’ fancy lawyer words and then trying to make some money with them. I had some success along each of these paths. Which pretty much makes me too much of a redneck to fit in well in big cities while simultaneously making me too much of an over-educated liberal to really feel at

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India must uphold human rights and end violence in Manipur, rights advocates say

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Amnesty International called on Indian authorities to take immediate steps to end ongoing ethnic violence and ensure human rights protections in the conflict-torn state on Tuesday. The statement follows the resignation of N. Biren Singh as Chief Minister of Manipur. In a statement issued on Monday, Aakar Patel, chair of the board at Amnesty International India, emphasized that Singh’s resignation provides an opportunity for authorities to break the cycle of violence and impunity that has p

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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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Takeaways From CFTC's Private Fund Rule Amendments

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's recently adopted amendments to Rule 4.7 of the Commodity Exchange Act ensure that investors in the complex derivatives markets receive relevant and comprehensive information, and further align suitability criteria for investors in private funds, says Rita Molesworth at Willkie.

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UN experts condemn death of arbitrarily detained journalist in Iran

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UN human rights experts decried on Wednesday the confirmation of the death of Jamshid Sharmahd, a victim of arbitrary detention in Iran. UN experts said, “The death of the 69-year-old after years of arbitrary detention is appalling, especially considering he was subjected to kidnapping, and violations of numerous fundamental rights including his right to a fair trial” The body of journalist Jamshid Sharmahd was returned to Germany on February 7, 2025, according to Iran International.

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Ousted MSPB Chairman Fights 'Unlawful' Firing By Trump

Law 360

Former Merit Systems Protection Board Chairman Cathy Harris accused President Donald Trump in D.C. federal court of illegally removing her from her post at the agency tasked with handling appeals from federal workers, joining other federal officials suing the White House to fight their firings.

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AI legal issues: Risks and considerations 

OneLegal

AI is reshaping legal practice; lawyers must balance its efficiencies with ethical risks, court rules, and client expectations to stay compliant. The post AI legal issues: Risks and considerations appeared first on One Legal.

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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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National Bank Act Rulings Facilitate More Preemption Analysis

Law 360

Two recent National Bank Act preemption decisions from an Illinois federal court and the Ninth Circuit provide the first applications of the U.S. Supreme Courts May ruling in Cantero v. Bank of America, opening the potential for several circuit courts to address the issue this year, say attorneys at Moore & Van Allen.

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Quickly Identify High-Risk Cases for Prioritization with AI-Driven Analytics

CARET Legal

Reduced manual workload, improved decision-making, and mitigated risk allow legal teams to focus on what matters most – delivering better case outcomes. The difficulty of efficiently managing high-risk cases is often compounded by the time-consuming, manual process of case identification and prioritization. AI is proving indispensable by enabling legal professionals to rapidly assess risks, effectively allocate resources, and enhance case outcomes.

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6 Most Common Legal Malpractice Claims in 2024

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In 2024, claims trends continued on the same course we have started to notice over the past few years. Here are a few examples of types of claims and reminders as to what you can do to avoid becoming part of next years claims highlights!

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Patent Applications After Final Rejection: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

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by Dennis Crouch I have been looking at after final practice, and potential changes going forward in how applicant's respond to this important decision point. The chart above looks at fate of patent applications that received final rejections in January 2024 -- and shows an optimistic picture one-year out. Among the 15,813 applications tracked, nearly half (48%) have issued as patents or at least received a notice of allowance, suggesting that a final rejection, while a significant hurdle, is fa

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

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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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Time to Bite the Bullet? Trump Administration Eyes Billions Going to California High-Speed Train

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Despite a plethora of challenges, the Trump Administration is pushing ahead with its top-to-bottom review of government spending. It has already halted billions in what it views as wasteful spending. It now looks like one of the most wasteful, runaway public works projects in the country could be on the chopping block: California’s high-speed rail project.

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Docket This: Working with Clients to Manage the USPTO Continuation Surcharges

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by Dennis Crouch The USPTO's new fee structure, which took effect on January 19, 2025, introduces significant changes that will reshape patent prosecution strategy in the coming years. While the update includes generally higher fees across the board, one notable development is a substantial surcharge targeting continuation applications filed long after their earliest benefit date (EBD).

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ICYMI: Trump Administration Imposes 25% Steel and Aluminum Tariff

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On February 11, 2025, the Trump Administration published two Presidential Proclamations adjusting tariffs on steel and aluminum products. As of March 12, 2025, all countries will be subject to 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum products and specified derivative products imported into the United States. Existing steel agreements with trading partners (including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, EU countries, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom) and aluminum agreements with tradi

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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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CJEU in Albausy on (in)admissibility of questions for a preliminary ruling under Succession Regulation

Conflict of Laws

Albausy ( Case C-187/23 issued on January 25, 2025) evolves around the question of competence to submit a request for preliminary ruling under the Succession Regulation (Regulation 650/2012 on matters of succession and the creation of a European Certificate of Succession). Although the CJEU finds that the request in that case is inadmissible, the decision is noteworthy because it confirms the system of the Succession Regulation.

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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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“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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