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MAY 8, 2024

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Over the last few years, a unique collaboration involving the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Bar Association (IBA), the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) has begun to discuss the role of lawyers in combatting climate change and share best practices.

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MAY 8, 2024

A class action complaint filed this week accuses New York prison officials of holding disabled inmates in solitary confinement in violation of state law. Solitary confinement has been a core feature of the US penal system since the 18 th century — dating back to the earliest state prisons, where the inmates seen as most depraved were isolated to prevent the spread of their moral influence.

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HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“The Post- Chevron Separation of Powers; Eliminating Chevron may hasten our return to a division of power that helps guarantee liberty”: John O. McGinnis has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “The Post-Chevron Separation of Powers; Eliminating Chevron may hasten our return to a division of power that helps guarantee liberty” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

The UK Home Secretary James Cleverly announced on Wednesday that the country will expel an “undeclared” Russian military intelligence officer, accusing the defence attaché of espionage. Alongside the expulsion, a wave of sanctions against Russia will be introduced to “dismantle R ussian intelligence gathering operations in the UK.” The other sanctions to be imposed will include the removal of diplomatic premises status from several Russian properties in the UK and the in

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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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MAY 8, 2024

“A Judge Had a 13-Year-Old Girl Handcuffed for No Reason. A Year Later, He’s Faced Basically No Consequences.” Law professor Steven Lubet has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “A Judge Had a 13-Year-Old Girl Handcuffed for No Reason. A Year Later, He’s Faced Basically No Consequences.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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MAY 8, 2024

“Sullivan & Cromwell Plans Vigilant Hiring Checks After Protests; Sullivan & Cromwell ‘closely’ follows events at schools it recruits from; Conservative judges have pledged not to hire Columbia grads”: Tatyana Monnay of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Sullivan & Cromwell Plans Vigilant Hiring Checks After Protests; Sullivan & Cromwell ‘closely’ follows events at schools it recruits from; Conservative judges have pledged not to hire Columbia grads”

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) held Tuesday that Russia discriminated against a teacher when she was fired after posting pictures that indicated her sexual orientation. In the case of A.K. v. Russia , A.K, the applicant, was a teacher in a state school in Russia. In November 2014, a Russian NGO collected on social media private pictures, including that of her kissing other women.

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MAY 8, 2024

“Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules; The decision comes from an appellate court that in recent years has become one of the most progressive in the country”: Rachel Weiner of The Washington Post has this report. And Patrick Dorrian of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Gay Teacher’s Job Bias Win Nixed Under ‘Ministerial Exception’; Split 4th Cir. panel says ministerial exception isn’t waivable; Teacher fell under it, so no need to address other defens

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal granted Wednesday an interlocutory injunction to restrain any activities associated with the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” The Secretary for Justice Paul Lam highlighted that the injunction balanced the interest of national security and freedom of speech by narrowing the scope to activities with seditious intent and providing exemptions for academic and journalistic purposes.

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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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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Once again, Above the Law readers save the day. The post Congratulations! You Saved The Wild Horses In Theodore Roosevelt National Park With Your Public Comments. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 8, 2024

Gray Robinson | The effects of stress can be reversed by focusing on some simple countermeasures throughout the day. The post How to Reverse the Effects of Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Will the justice be willing to take the comedian's offer? He's even including a luxury motor home! The post John Oliver Tries Yet Again To Bribe Clarence Thomas Into Retiring From SCOTUS With $1 Million A Year Offer appeared first on Above the Law.

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MAY 8, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: North Carolina Landowner Aims Wetlands Lawsuit at Supreme Court (Bobby Magill, Bloomberg Law) Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch co-authors book on laws. ‘Over Ruled’ to be released Aug. 6 (Hillel Italie, The Associated Press) Justice Samuel Alito to address record-breaking 2024 class at Franciscan University (Kate Quiñones, Catholic

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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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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

A twice-defenestrated CEO? Check. Funneling business to the wife? Check. Dogs with C-suite titles and business cards? Check and check! The post Collapsed Republic Bank A Veritable Red Flag Emporium appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

MAY 8, 2024

A California judge who hoped to find the “mole” cooperating with ethics investigators sought a review of employee emails and the hiring of outside counsel…

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

The man who killed the attorney is still at large, and police are searching for him. The post Biglaw Associate Shot, Killed After Attempting To Help Angry McDonald’s Customer appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Coldwell Banker has been sued in Illinois state court by a proposed class of employees who claim it violated Illinois' biometric privacy law by failing to get their informed consent before requiring them to scan their fingerprints to access biometric lockboxes that store keys for rental units shown to potential customers.

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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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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Nirvana, the standard-bearer of all things grungy, is back -- in court. The post Here We Are Now, Adjudicate Us! Notes From Nirvana’s Copyright Squabble appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Amazon asked an Illinois federal judge Wednesday to throw out a jury's verdict that the e-commerce giant owes $525 million for infringing three of Kove IO's patents relating to cloud data storage technology, saying the Chicago software company didn't actually prove infringement.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Take his gavel away ASAP. The post Judge Removed After Trying To Beat Prosecutors At Their Own Job, Etc. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Years of participation in swimming events, especially in the open water, have proven to be ideal preparation for appellate arguments in court — just as you must put your trust in the ocean when competing in a swim event, you must do the same with the judicial process, says John Kulewicz at Vorys.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for. The post Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

California joined attorneys general from more than a dozen other states and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to urge Congress to ensure that proposed federal data privacy legislation sets a "floor, not a ceiling" that would preserve more stringent protections states have enacted and allow them to add new laws to address rapid technological developments.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

The benefits that can be realized by having a solid connection with other lawyers to a matter are priceless. The post Clients Shouldn’t Mind If Lawyers Get Along With Adversaries appeared first on Above the Law.

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CARET Legal

MAY 8, 2024

In a high-pressure environment where every second counts, managing time poorly can lead to a domino effect of problems that can be detrimental to your firm’s success. As a law firm owner, you’re no stranger to the whirlwind of activities that fill your day. From court appearances to client meetings, and staff supervision to document preparation, it can often feel like a never-ending race against the clock.

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