Law 360
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A Washington, D.C., federal court’s recent order that Covington & Burling provide the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission with the identities of its clients in response to a subpoena reinforces the agency’s broad authority to investigate cybersecurity violations, and suggests law firms must take steps to strengthen data privacy, say Elisha Kobre and Ryan Dean at Bradley Arant.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Edwin Gakunga is a student at the Kenya School of Law and a JURIST Assistant Editor. He files this dispatch from Nairobi. Filing from the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, I find myself privileged to be a part of history, reporting for JURIST at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) hosted right here at the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC).
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“The Supreme Court Justices Are Just Like Anyone Else; Professionals like to believe themselves immune to the influence of gifts, but no one is”: Professor Adriane Fugh-Berman has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Supreme Court Justices Are Just Like Anyone Else; Professionals like to believe themselves immune to the influence of gifts, but no one is” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Executives of Lundin Oil (now Orrön Energy ) Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter’s criminal trial for alleged war crimes in Sudan began on Tuesday. Schneiter and Lundin are charged with “complicity in grave war crimes.” In November 2021, Swedish prosecutors indicted Lundin and Schneiter for Lundin Oil’s operations in Sudan from 1999 to 2003.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“How to Treat the Supreme Court’s Camera Phobia: SCOTUS justices allow just 50 people to watch them work, rather than the hundreds of millions of citizens that could see proceedings on livestreams and television.” Shan Wu has this essay online at The Daily Beast. The post “How to Treat the Supreme Court’s Camera Phobia: SCOTUS justices allow just 50 people to watch them work, rather than the hundreds of millions of citizens that could see proceedings on livestreams and televisi
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Overconfidence Is Killing The Supreme Court; Partisanship isn’t the problem”: Law professor Aaron Tang was the guest on today’s new episode of Slate’s “Hear Me Out” podcast. The post “Overconfidence Is Killing The Supreme Court; Partisanship isn’t the problem” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Right now, judges are above the laws they enforce. There's a solution: the Judiciary Accountability Act must be passed. The post Judges Who Interpret Title VII Should Themselves Be Subject To It appeared first on Above the Law.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Coming to a Supreme Court near you: Executive privilege on trial; Can a sitting president strip a former president of executive privilege?” Peter Navarro has this essay online at The Washington Times. The post “Coming to a Supreme Court near you: Executive privilege on trial; Can a sitting president strip a former president of executive privilege?
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
On Monday, Seoul witnessed a gathering of 50,000 educators demanding the protection of their rights and advocating for lawful regulation concerning overbearing parents. Related to this protest, the country has seen a rise in educators succumbing to suicide due to excessive pressure. The issue of excessive parental intrusion and demands has gained significant prominence following the tragic suicide of a young teacher in July.
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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
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“As Clarence Thomas faces record unpopularity, Americans want an ethics code for the Supreme Court”: Harry Enten of CNN has this news analysis. The post “As Clarence Thomas faces record unpopularity, Americans want an ethics code for the Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark on Monday resigned from the Canadian province’s cabinet following a scathing report from the Ontario Integrity Commissioner released last week, which found that Clark had put himself into a position with a conflict of interest and violated integrity mandates while overseeing the process of opening protected Greenbelt lands to housing development.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Clarence Thomas’ Corrected Ethics Disclosure Form Is Not Actually Correct”: Law professor Steven Lubet has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Clarence Thomas’ Corrected Ethics Disclosure Form Is Not Actually Correct” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
It earned him a social media spanking. The post Former DOJ Official Under Indictment For Election Fraud Takes Swipe At *Checks Notes* Burning Man AND Neal Katyal appeared first on Above the Law.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“The Supreme Court’s next target: Big government; The high court will embark on a new term in October with an eye on the administrative state.” Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “The Supreme Court’s next target: Big government; The high court will embark on a new term in October with an eye on the administrative state.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Let us count the ways in which lawyers are terrible at cybersecurity – and then talk about the new ABA resolution on cybersecurity. The post Why Are Lawyers So Terrible At Cybersecurity? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Missed Opportunities in Great Lakes “: John F. Coyle has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” Therein he concludes, “The end result of these missed opportunities is that the U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to evaluate the enforceability of a choice-of-law clause with respect to claims to which it does not apply by its terms.” The post “Missed Opportunities in Great Lakes” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
This open-and-shut case continues to stymie the Ninth Circuit. The post 6 Months Later, Still No Discipline For Federal Judge Who Handcuffed Crying 13-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
“Supreme Court asked if police dog’s paws violated Constitution during traffic stop”: John Fritze of USA Today has this report. The post “Supreme Court asked if police dog’s paws violated Constitution during traffic stop” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
AI offers a shortcut for optimizing the legal case analysis process. The post From ‘It Depends’ To Data-Backed Answers: Automating Legal Case Analysis appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A former assistant attorney general who oversaw the investigation and prosecution of a drug-using chemist at a Massachusetts crime lab has been disbarred for failing…
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A meaningful law professor gig isn’t just about rankings. It’s about happiness. The post Job Hunting As A (New) Professor appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How often, I ask Leigh Steinberg, do people say to you, “Show me the money?” “How about every day?” he responds without a second of hesitation. The phrase was cemented into pop culture lexicon by its use in Jerry Maguire, the 1996 film starring Tom Cruise as a sports agent, telling the story of his relationship with the profession and one particularly demanding football player-client.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Boards that prioritize governance and fiduciary responsibilities are well-positioned to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The post 5 Steps To Navigating Fiduciary Duties In The ESG Era appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
* The collapse of crypto is paying off for lawyers. [ NY Times ] * Federal Circuit moves to dismiss Judge Pauline Newman's lawsuit challenging the court deciding to kick her off panels arguing that no court can question their internal affairs. Sounds like the Federal Circuit is taking a lot of lessons from the Supreme Court. [ Reuters ] * A primer for Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. [ Law360 ] * All-white federal district courts still exist.
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