OneLegal
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Learn how to input keyboard legal symbols on both Mac and Windows with this quick reference guide for you to use whenever the need arises. The post The guide to legal symbols keyboard shortcuts appeared first on One Legal.
JURIST
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The Uganda Police Force conducted a security operation on Thursday to quell ongoing protests against the arrest of opposition leader Bobi Wine. According to the official press release, police arrested 40 suspects for inciting violence, including lawmaker Matovu Charles. The Ugandan police allegedly discovered red berets, handheld megaphone speakers and some t-shirts to be used in the procession to “incite violence.” However, Wine, the leader of the the Ugandan major opposition party,
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 6, 2023
“Justices to consider choice-of-law clauses in maritime insurance contracts”: Ronald Mann has this post at “SCOTUSblog.” And Daphne Zhang of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Yacht Owner’s Fight With Insurer Tees Up Rare High Court Review.” The U.S. Supreme Court has posted online at this link the oral argument Day Call for Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
JURIST
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A three-judge panel in Alabama chose a new congressional district map on Thursday in response to a lawsuit arguing that the Alabama legislature’s congressional map was racially gerrymandered. The decision comes only a few weeks after the US Supreme Court rejected a petition from the state government, which sought to appeal a court order prohibiting the use of gerrymandered congressional maps in Alabama elections.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This is about as close as we're gonna get to her tweeting her side. The post Pauline Newman Speaks: ATL Interviews The Judge Who’s Fighting To Do Her Job appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
And you thought those lawyers filing made-up case cites was bad! The post Man Lets AI Chatbot Talk Him Into Assassination Attempt appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The European Parliament adopted a resolution Thursday in support of Nagorno-Karabakh and condemning Azerbaijan’s aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh. The resolution also called on the EU to sanction Azerbaijani officials who were responsible for attacks that led to numerous human rights violations. The resolution took into consideration the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan and Armenia, in particular, the humanitarian consequences of Azerbaijan’s blockade of Nagorno-Karabak
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Judge Pauline Newman Gives Her Side: Consider it a long tweet. Prepare To Get Spooky!: Are you ready for the ATL costume contest ? Enough About Who You Want To Work For: Who do you dread going up against ? A Fine Line Between Foreplay And Assassination Attempts: Man lets AI get him into trouble. The post In Her Own Words — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A Russian rocket attack Thursday destroyed a cafe and grocery store in Hroza, Ukraine, killing at least 51 civilians, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukranian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated on Telegram that a six-year-old child was among the dead in Hroza, a village of around 300 people. The search and rescue mission continues into Friday, as rescuers and forensic scientists sort through the debris and identify those killed.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
* Missouri asks Supreme Court to revive law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws, which is. good? Publicly elected sheriffs shouldn't be deputized into enforcing federal immigration laws so why should they be enforcing federal gun laws? [ CNN ] * Firms adjusting partner compensation to make way for more blockbuster lateral lurings. [ ALM Barometer ] * Lumpy Pillow Hater Mike Lindell is losing his whole legal team because they say he hasn't paid them. [ Yahoo ] * SEC goes to court
LawSites
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Well before the rest of the legal industry was talking about artificial intelligence, Michael Mills was talking about artificial intelligence. “The legal community needs to navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence,” he advised back in 2016. His map of AI in legal practice was, for a time, ubiquitous on PowerPoints at legal tech conferences.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Explore the evolution, mechanics, and practical applications of artificial intelligence with a focus on optimizing legal recruiting through haistack.ai. The post How To Distinguish Hype Versus Reality Around Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case Tuesday that could make it harder for whistleblowers to claim they were retaliated against, with plaintiffs attorneys saying a decision that heightens evidentiary standards could cause whistleblowers to report directly to the government instead of their firms.
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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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The disadvantages of virtual appearances can cost you and your client. The post Appearing Remotely When An Adversary Is In Person Poses Problems appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted that the FTX trading account of his hedge fund Alameda Research was "just like everyone else's," the very same day he directed coders to build a loophole that eventually allowed Alameda to withdraw $8 billion in customer deposits, a former top deputy told a Manhattan federal jury Friday.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Share Tuesday’s argument in Great Lakes Insurance v. Raiders Retreat Realty offers a breather between the divisive disputes about the CFPB and voting rights topping the headlines at the advent of the October Term 2023. Perhaps some of the justices will even enjoy a return to their law-school days, as they consider whether state or federal law should govern the enforceability of maritime choice-of-law clauses.
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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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The Supreme Court has forced changes to Biglaw's diversity programs. The post Biglaw Firm Changes Tack After Diversity Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.
InHouseBlog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Many law firm lawyers yearn to move in-house, citing such benefits as abandoning the hassles of timesheets and eliminating the pressure to develop business. To successfully make this move, you must understand how the ideal in-house candidate profile differs from that for most law firms. In-house employers usually don’t value academic credentials such as law school prestige and the candidate’s class rank as highly as law firms do; rather, they weigh legal experience, business sense, and interpers
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
From the we-need-to-learn-to-let-go dept. The post Publishing A Book Means No Longer Having Control Over How Others Feel About It, Or How They’re Inspired By It. And That Includes AI. appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Racial gerrymandering returns to U.S. Supreme Court. This time it’s South Carolina’s fight. (Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline) US government agrees to help restore sacred Native American site destroyed for Oregon road project (Claire Rush, The Associated Press) It’s Not Personal: Why Clarence Thomas’ Trip to the Koch Summit Undermines His Et
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This week in AI news. The post AI Update: OpenAI’s Chip Production Plans, How Law Firms Really Use AI, Fake Tom Hanks appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Law360 reporters will be providing live coverage of the fraud case of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in Manhattan. Follow along here.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Everyone saw this coming from the get go. The post As Expected, Allen & Overy Leaders Will Manage A&O Shearman appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 6, 2023
General Electric and a group of current and former workers are asking a Massachusetts federal court to grant preliminary approval to a $61 million settlement of claims that GE steered employee retirement savings into costlier and lower-performing GE Asset Management funds to boost the subsidiary's bottom line before selling it off in 2016.
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