Attorney at Work
APRIL 8, 2024
Why are SIEMs for law firms is important? In the simplest terms, it's a security solution that detects threats before your firm is impacted. The post What the Heck Is a SIEM and Why Do Law Firms Need Them? Here’s Your Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
APRIL 8, 2024
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), condemned on Sunday a drone strike on one of the six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine , warning against the risk of a major nuclear accident. According to Grossi , the IAEA has confirmed at least three direct hits against the ZNPP main reactor containment structures on Sunday, causing on e casualty and potentially undermining the reactor’
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HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“Prosecutors Ask Supreme Court to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claim in Election Case; The filing was the main submission from Jack Smith, the special counsel prosecuting the former president; The case will be argued on April 25”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. You can access the Special Counsel’s merits brief at this link.
JURIST
APRIL 8, 2024
The mayor of the Philippine city of Davao, Sebastian Duterte, has declared a new ‘war on drugs’, watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Sunday. In the 24 hours since his announcement, local authorities are reported to have killed at least five people, with an additional seven being killed in the days that followed. Mayor Duterte announced his renewed crackdown on drug use, narcotic trafficking and related activities in late March at a gathering of city police.
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“Sam Alito’s Dobbs Opinion Has Somehow Aged Even Worse Than You Expected; The majority in Dobbs argued that Roe v. Wade didn’t ‘work’; A new amicus brief demonstrates that Dobbs doesn’t ‘work,’ either — and that the status quo is far worse”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “Sam Alito’s Dobbs Opinion Has Somehow Aged Even Worse Than You Expected; The majority in Dobbs argued that Roe v.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“The Fifth Circuit’s lawlessness is now spreading from California to D.C.; Two federal judges in Texas recently granted motions to transfer cases to other courts; Then the Fifth Circuit got involved; Now, it’s a nationwide mess”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. The post “The Fifth Circuit’s lawlessness is now spreading from California to D.C.; Two federal judges in Texas recently granted motions to transfer cases to other courts; Then the Fif
JURIST
APRIL 8, 2024
Sweden expelled a Chinese journalist on Monday due to concerns over national security, as reported by Swedish media. The name of the Chinese journalist remains undisclosed. However, it is known that she is 57 years old, has lived in Sweden for nearly two decades, has family in the country, and has been under police custody since October 2023, according to SVT.
HowAppealing
APRIL 8, 2024
“Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court Majority: You’re Doing It Wrong; In our system of government, the Constitution has the final say; But it doesn’t come with a user manual.” Louis Menand has this Books essay in the April 15, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The post “Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court Majority: You’re Doing It Wrong; In our system of government, the Constitution has the final say; But it doesn’t come with a user manual.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Big changes in the T14, along with some of the largest rankings tumbles and gains. The post The 2024-2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings Are Here appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
ABA Journal
APRIL 8, 2024
I was hopeful that Max’s Justice, USA , a six-part documentary series about Tennessee’s criminal justice system, would deliver its marketing promise of a “compelling,…
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
The decision to buy Twitter keeps getting more expensive. The post Spreading Fake News Could Mean International Lawsuit For Elon Musk appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Prickett Jones & Elliot, Grant & Eisenhofer PA, and Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check will together represent a proposed class of investors in grill maker Weber Inc. in consolidated litigation in Delaware's Court of Chancery over a $3.7 billion squeeze-out by private equity firm BDT Capital Partners LLC, Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick decided on Monday in what she described as a "close call.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
In late 2022, ChatGPT introduced legal professionals to generative AI. While intriguing, open-web AI tools like ChatGPT aren't designed for legal work. To leverage AI, lawyers need legal AI - tools trained specifically for legal tasks. The post AI vs. Legal AI, What’s The Difference? 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.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
An Illinois federal judge told Hytera Communications on Monday it still had not done enough to be free of serious sanctions for continuing a Chinese intellectual property suit against her orders, saying recent instant messages between Hytera and the Chinese court were not proof the case was officially over.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Stephen Breyer wants to keep himself busy during retirement, and that means he'll be sitting as a judge once again. The post Justice Stephen Breyer Will Return To Court, Starting Next Fall appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Rachael Martinez and Brooke Bahlinger at Foley highlight recent trends in the hotly contested regulation and enforcement of noncompetition and related nonsolicitation covenants, and provide guidance on drafting such provisions within the context of stand-alone employment agreements and merger or acquisition transactions.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
Want to become a business development superstar? This episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post Learn To Earn: Social Media As A Business Intelligence Tool appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
WWE's disgraced founder Vince McMahon, who was recently accused of trafficking a former employee, continues to loosen his grip on the wrestling company he founded, most recently selling $311 million worth of stock in WWE's parent, according to a Monday securities filing.
CARET Legal
APRIL 8, 2024
The relentless pursuit of billable hours in the legal profession often leads to overwork and burnout, undermining lawyers’ well-being and job satisfaction. In the demanding world of legal practice, the pressure to accumulate billable hours is a persistent challenge, affecting lawyers’ work-life balance, mental health, and overall job satisfaction.
Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
A pessimistic mindset allows attorneys to be effective advocates for their clients, but it can come with serious costs for their personal well-being, so it’s crucial to exercise strategies that produce flexible optimism and connect lawyers with their core values, says Krista Larson at Stinson.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 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 Monday morning read: Supreme Court Case Risks Upending Busy Trial Venue’s Jan. 6 Work (Suzanne Monyak, Bloomberg Law) Flat-Fee Representation Fuels Man’s Bid To Avoid Execution (Marco Poggio, Law360) Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court Majority: You’re Doing It Wrong (Louis Menand, The New Yorker) Retired U.S.
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Law 360
APRIL 8, 2024
Allstate Insurance Co. has alleged in Colorado federal court that a former independent contractor it previously sued for allegedly stealing trade secrets has since launched an online "smear campaign" to spread false claims that the company is selling its customers' sensitive personal data to criminals and that it flouted a court order in the earlier suit by posting confidential deposition excerpts.
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
The final rankings are due to be released tomorrow, April 9th. The post U.S. News Had A LOT Of Correcting To Do appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
APRIL 8, 2024
By Dennis Crouch In 1931, the United States Supreme Court decided a landmark case on the patentability of inventions, De Forest Radio Co. v. General Electric Co. , 283 U.S. 664 (1931), amended, 284 U.S. 571 (1931). The case involved a patent infringement suit over an improved vacuum tube used in radio communications. While the case predated the codification of the nonobviousness requirement in 35 U.S.C. § 103 as part of the Patent Act of 1952, it nonetheless applied a similar requirement for
Above The Law
APRIL 8, 2024
In-house professionals have a crucial role in ensuring that their organizations navigate the complexities of the CTA effectively. The post Best Practices For In-House Professionals Navigating The Corporate Transparency Act appeared first on Above the Law.
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