JURIST

APRIL 30, 2024

The British government operated a “widespread, systematic, and systemic practice of impunity” that protected security forces from sanction during the conflict in Northern Ireland, according to a report released Monday by a panel of international human rights experts. The report found that state actors killed at least 374 people during the Northern Ireland conflict, also known as the Troubles, with the majority of the victims being civilians and unarmed at the time.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Estate planning is a very daunting task. A living trust is considered the cornerstone of many estate plans. It offers significant benefits by providing probate and ensuring a smooth transfer of assets to your loved ones. However, the legitimacy and complexity of creating a living trust can be overwhelming. This is where LDA Pro’s paralegal living trust comes in.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2024

The spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General made a call to Haitian authorities to “expedite the full implementation of the transitional governance arrangements” following the official installation of a Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and the official resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Thursday. The establishment of the TPC comes as a response to rampant gang violence in the Caribbean island and a worsening humanitarian crisis, which is classed as an emergency by t

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Above The Law

APRIL 30, 2024

'It's up to management to decide what happens next.' The post One Week Ahead Of The Met Gala, Condé Nast Employees Threaten To Strike appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

A Black retired judge from Chicago said she was flying first class when an American Airlines flight attendant accused her of slamming the first-class restroom…

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Law 360

APRIL 30, 2024

Kroger and Albertsons told an Oregon federal court to reject a pending merger challenge by the Federal Trade Commission and a group of states, saying it distorts the competitive landscape for the grocery and labor markets.

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Above The Law

APRIL 30, 2024

You must come prepared to an interview and ready to discuss industry insights, company updates, and other pieces of data showing you’ve done your due diligence and researched the company and industry thoroughly. The post How To Prepare For A Q2 Job Search (And Launch Your Strategy) appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

The ABA should study the prevalence of bar admissions questions that require the disclosure of campus sexual misconduct complaints and requests for orders of protection,…

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 29, 2024

Share In a list of orders released from the justices’ private conference last week, the justices granted review in four cases – adding those cases to the lone four cases that they have agreed to take up for the 2024-25 term since early January. Monday’s grants involve (among others) the interpretation of federal racketeering laws and the “benefit of the doubt” rule for veterans.

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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.

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JURIST

APRIL 29, 2024

Messaging app Telegram restored access to a number of chatbots used by Ukrainian security agencies to gather information about Russia’s military actions after their short-term suspension, the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security said on Monday. Telegram messenger blocked a number of official bots on Sunday that opposed Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, including the main intelligence bot of the Main Intelligence Directorate (MID)—known as the GUR i

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Law 360

APRIL 29, 2024

A multi-billion dollar Tesla trust proposal, a Truth Social bond, power plays over Prince's estate, and three in the ring for World Wrestling Entertainment: all of this and much more came up in Delaware Chancery Court dockets last week.

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Above The Law

APRIL 30, 2024

They can have $250 million from his real-estate brokerage, but not a penny more. The post Screwed-Over Home Sellers Can’t Have Any Of Warren Buffett’s Giant Pile Of Cash appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

About 90 lawyers and staff members are moving from Seyfarth Shaw to Berry Appleman & Leiden, expanding the immigration law firm’s head count by almost…

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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.

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LLRX

APRIL 30, 2024

This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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JURIST

APRIL 25, 2024

Amnesty International urged Lesothan authorities on Thursday to publicly intervene and take action against alleged threats made against Phafane Nkotsi, a journalist and owner of the Lesotho Tribune. Amnesty International’s statement follows a recent publication by the company regarding allegations of corruption at the Public Officers Defined Contribution Fund, which is also referred to as the “pension fund.” On April 17, members of the Lesotho Tribune’s staff found three notes

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APRIL 26, 2024

by Dennis Crouch I was rereading the Supreme Court’s recent enablement decision of Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi , 598 U.S. 594 (2023) and was struck by the Supreme Court’s statement that its 19th Century decision of Wood v. Underhill , 46 U.S. 1 (1847) “establish[ed] that a specification may call for a reasonable amount of experimentation to make and use a patented invention.” This statement from Amgen is surprising because Chief Justice Taney’s decision in Wood includes a

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Above The Law

APRIL 30, 2024

The Biglaw firm will still have a presence in China, but to a much smaller degree. The post Top Biglaw Firm Plans To Break Away From Its 170-Lawyer Offices In Greater China appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

An Arkansas lawyer was taken to the hospital Wednesday after he was allegedly shot by an armored car employee during an attempted robbery, according to…

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Law 360

APRIL 29, 2024

Nearly two dozen state attorneys general urged UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary Change Healthcare "to do more" to address the fallout from a February cyberattack by Russian ransomware group Blackcat that breached their systems and services, noting their response efforts to the outage "have been inadequate.

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JURIST

APRIL 26, 2024

The Alabama House of Representatives voted 72-28 to pass HB 385 , which prohibits public libraries from providing materials that are “harmful to minors” or “obscene.” The bill, which passed on Thursday, will now go to the Alabama Senate. Under the bill, it is a public nuisance for public libraries to provide obscene or harmful materials to minors.

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LLRX

APRIL 27, 2024

Sabrina I. Pacifici is identifying and documenting pertinent sources for researchers on the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack and violence against women and girls. This is the April 2024 update to the first installment of the guide, published on November 23, 2023. The initial guide had 8 pertinent sources on this topic comprising government reports, academic papers, reviews of UN/NGO programs, news, databases, analysis and commentary.

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Above The Law

APRIL 29, 2024

Behind the scenes, firm tech staff are working to keep the security threats you're all about to cause to a minimum. The post The Race To Keep Law Firms From Completely Screwing Up Generative AI With Disastrous Results appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

Twenty-nine immigrants from 12 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens Thursday in an underground ceremony at the Mammoth Cave National Park.

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L4SB

APRIL 26, 2024

Lots of Advantages for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs The business world is filled with acronyms, with LLC being one of the most common in the United States. LLC stands.

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JURIST

APRIL 29, 2024

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, announced on Monday in a televised speech that he will continue in office despite the corruption allegations against his wife. Sánchez’s wife, Bego ñ a Gomez, was accused of unduly leveraging her position to influence business deals. Sánchez said he took five days off to reflect on the matter and has decided to stay.

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