Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
Alito tries to advance textualist argument for letting women die in emergency rooms, fails. The post Sam Alito Uncorks One Of The Dumbest Textualist Arguments In Supreme Court History appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 24, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that a UN judge was unlawfully detained in Türkiye in 2016. The Turkish court failed to recognise Aydin Sefa Akay’s diplomatic immunity when they arrested and detained him on terrorism charges following a failed coup d’ É tat in 2016. Akay made his application to the ECHR in December 2016, arguing that his pre trial detention, searches of his home and person breached his human rights and “blatantly disregard[ed]” his diplo
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Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
More than 33,000 Providence employees filed a class-action complaint against the health system in 2021, alleging that it had been withholding their wages by denying them breaks and rounding down their working hours. Last week, Providence was ordered to pay more than $200 million in damages — a decision that “sends a message to healthcare corporations,” according to an attorney representing the workers.
JURIST
APRIL 24, 2024
Jian Guo, an aide to an EU parliament member for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) , was arrested in Dresden, Germany for espionage, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday. Guo was suspected of espionage in breach of Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 of Section 99 of the German Criminal Code. The Federal Prosecution stated Guo is employed at a Chinese secret service and had been sharing information with the intelligence agency relating to negotiations and decisions in the
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HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Trump’s Immunity Claim Joins His Plans to Increase Executive Power; The former president is asking the Supreme Court to put the presidency above criminal law as he pursues a broader agenda of expanding the office’s power should he win the election”: Charlie Savage of The New York Times has this news analysis. The post “Trump’s Immunity Claim Joins His Plans to Increase Executive Power; The former president is asking the Supreme Court to put the presidency above criminal law as
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HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Guess what’s not a priority in antiabortion Idaho. Women’s health.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
The beleaguered school sees better days ahead. Should it? The post Don’t Call It A Comeback For Cooley Law School… Because It’s Probably Not A Comeback appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“The Lawyer Defending Idaho’s Abortion Ban Irritated the One Justice He Needed on His Side”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Lawyer Defending Idaho’s Abortion Ban Irritated the One Justice He Needed on His Side” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
It's a slowly simmering fight against eclectic natural forces that want to cleanse us off of the earth's surface. The post Owning A Home Isn’t The American Dream, It’s A Maintenance Nightmare, And It’s Not Even A Good Store Of Value appeared first on Above the Law.
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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 24, 2024
“Justice Alito Voices Support for Fetal Rights in Federal Law; Idaho’s near-total abortion ban at issue; Reference to ‘unborn child’ in federal law questioned”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Justice Alito Voices Support for Fetal Rights in Federal Law; Idaho’s near-total abortion ban at issue; Reference to ‘unborn child’ in federal law questioned” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
After experiencing the benefits of vacations, you may regret not taking them earlier in your career. The post More Lawyers Should Take Vacations appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“The Supreme Court’s likely to make it more dangerous to be pregnant in a red state; But it’s not yet clear they’ve settled on a rationale for doing so”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “The Supreme Court’s likely to make it more dangerous to be pregnant in a red state; But it’s not yet clear they’ve settled on a rationale for doing so” appeared first on How Appealing.
CaseFleet
APRIL 24, 2024
Risa Beck is the Paralegal Manager at Hutchison & Steffen , a full-service law firm providing legal services in 20 categories of law. Since 2010, Risa has been assisting the firm in all aspects of trial preparation including e-discovery, ESI collection, and document review on various platforms.
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Conservative justices skeptical federal law requires emergency room abortions”: Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post have this report. And David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times reports that “ Supreme Court sounds wary of Idaho’s ban on emergency abortions for women whose health is in danger.” The post “Conservative justices skeptical federal law requires emergency room abortions” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
Imagine that -- a firm that actually cares about the career development of their associates. The post The Path To In-House Just Got Easier At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it much easier for criminals to buy guns; The fight over ‘ghost guns’ is back before the justices”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it much easier for criminals to buy guns; The fight over ‘ghost guns’ is back before the justices” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
Filevine leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the legal process from client intake to billing. The post Filevine’s Future Is Supercharged With AI, Transforming How Attorneys Work 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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion”: Tierney Sneed of CNN has this report. The post “Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 24, 2024
There's no better way to celebrate spring than with some cold, hard cash! The post This Biglaw Firm Is Making It Rain April Showers Of Cash On All Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?” Henry Gass of The Christian Science Monitor has this report. The post “A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
APRIL 24, 2024
The first legal challenges to the Federal Trade Commission's new ban on essentially all noncompete agreements that employers impose on workers have already been filed, but questions remain, not just on the rule's legal viability, but also on the likelihood of follow-on rulemakings and the rule's exact reach.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“Pa. High Court Reversal Rate of Superior Court Rulings Has Plummeted, Report Shows; Appellate lawyers who spoke with The Legal said there is not a clear reason for the drop-off, but the change could be linked to the type of cases the justices are taking up”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report , in which I am quoted.
Law 360
APRIL 24, 2024
With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 24, 2024
“A Simple Fix for Texas’s Right-Wing Courts: More Judges; The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court; Some fresh faces on the bench will help put things right.” Matt Ford has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “A Simple Fix for Texas’s Right-Wing Courts: More Judges; The Fifth Circuit’s become little more than a junior varsity version of the Supreme Court; Some fresh faces on the bench will help put things
Law 360
APRIL 24, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has lodged a promised lawsuit challenging the Federal Trade Commission's new rule banning noncompete agreements, contending the pacts are good for the economy and that the agency lacks authority to issue the regulation.
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