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JUNE 22, 2023
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JURIST
JUNE 22, 2023
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an 1868 peace treaty between the US government and the Navajo Tribe does not require the government to secure water access for the tribe. In a 5-4 ruling in Arizona v. Navajo Nation , the court found that, while the treaty assures the tribe’s access to water from various sources, it does not require the government to take affirmative steps for the tribe to obtain water during times of scarcity.
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LDA PRO
JUNE 22, 2023
Are you searching for reliable paralegal services in Sacramento to assist you with probate matters? Look no further than LDA Pro Legal. As a local paralegal service specializing in probate cases, we are here to provide you with professional support and guidance throughout the probate process in Sacramento. Why Choose LDA Pro Legal for Paralegal Services in Sacramento?
JURIST
JUNE 22, 2023
A Russian court rejected US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s appeal for release on Thursday ahead of his trial on espionage charges. In a closed-door hearing, the Moscow City Court refused to overturn a May decision from the Lefortovo Court of Moscow, which extended Gershkovich’s pretrial detention through August 30. Because of the alleged secrecy of the material Gershkovich is accused of handling, the courtroom proceedings took place behind closed doors.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 22, 2023
Share Under a historic water crisis in the desert southwest, the Navajo Nation asked for a court order requiring the federal government to determine the Nation’s water needs and to devise a plan to meet those needs. In a 5-4 decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court held that the United States owes no “affirmative duty” to the Navajo Nation to secure water, reversing a decision by the U.S.
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LawSites
JUNE 22, 2023
A federal district judge has imposed monetary and other sanctions on the two lawyers who filed a brief laden with bogus cases they found when they relied on ChatGPT for legal research. The judge ordered the lawyers, Peter LoDuca and Steven A. Schwartz, as well as the law firm of Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, to pay a penalty of $5,000. He also ordered them to notify their client of the sanctions, and to notify each judge who was falsely identified as the author of the fake court opinions gener
JURIST
JUNE 22, 2023
The Supreme Court of the State of Colorado struck down the state’s Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act (CSAAA) on Tuesday, ruling that the law violates the state constitution and is “unconstitutionally retrospective.” Justice Monica M. M árquez authored the opinion of the court. The court ruled that the CSAA violates Article II, Section 11 of the Colorado Constitution , also known as the retrospectivity clause.
HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“Race-Based Affirmative Action Is Over. Corporate Diversity Could Be Next. The Supreme Court’s imminent ruling will directly affect only colleges, but companies will feel the consequences, too.” Kelsey Butler of Bloomberg Businessweek has this report. The post “Race-Based Affirmative Action Is Over. Corporate Diversity Could Be Next.
JURIST
JUNE 22, 2023
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Thursday that Hungary’s restrictive asylum laws passed during the COVID-19 pandemic violated European Union (EU) law. The law requires that foreign nationals seeking international protection in Hungary first submit declarations of intent at the Hungarian embassies in Belgrade, Serbia or Kyiv, Ukraine. The Court found that the condition violated the EU directive on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection, and “i
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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
JUNE 22, 2023
“Abortion in Florida remains in limbo until conservative state high court ruling; The state’s Supreme Court will act on a legal challenge that will decide the fate of abortion access”: Gary Fineout of Politico has this report. The post “Abortion in Florida remains in limbo until conservative state high court ruling; The state’s Supreme Court will act on a legal challenge that will decide the fate of abortion access” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JUNE 22, 2023
These chatbots are bald-faced liars that pull facts out of thin air. The post Do NOT, I Repeat, Do NOT Use ChatGPT For Legal Research appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“Court says former judge Posner should face some claims in wage case”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Reuters has a report that begins, “Former U.S. Circuit Judge Richard Posner should have to face some claims in a lawsuit filed by an Indiana man who says he is owed $170,000 for working at a short-lived center for self-represented litigants founded by the prominent jurist, a magistrate judge said.” The post “Court says former judge Posner should face some claims in wage case
Above The Law
JUNE 22, 2023
You can keep beat the rap, but you can't beat the ride. The post ChatGPT Lawyers Get Slap On The Wrist From Court. But Infamy Is Forever. 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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.” The Heritage Foundation has posted on YouTube this video of this event from yesterday. The post “The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JUNE 22, 2023
It's hard to call 98% copying much of an independent decision. The post Judge Earns Benchslap For Just Copying And Pasting Opinion appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“Does Justice Alito Hear Himself?” Columnist Jesse Wegman has this essay online at The New York Times. Online at The Washington Post, columnist Paul Waldman has an op-ed titled “ Welcome to the Supreme Court, where corruption has no meaning.” And online at CNN, law professor Erwin Chemerinsky has an op-ed titled “ The Supreme Court can’t afford to sustain another self-inflicted wound.” The post “Does Justice Alito Hear Himself?
Above The Law
JUNE 22, 2023
Neil Gorsuch is getting sick and tired of the Supreme Court screwing over Indians, but at least the majority ignored Clarence Thomas. The post Clarence Thomas Just Wrote The Dumbest Paragraph In The History Of Indian Law 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
JUNE 22, 2023
“Samuel Alito, Paul Singer and Obergefell v. Hodges; If the Supreme Court justice really wanted to curry favor with the billionaire, he would have supported gay marriage”: Ira Stoll will have this op-ed in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Samuel Alito, Paul Singer and Obergefell v. Hodges; If the Supreme Court justice really wanted to curry favor with the billionaire, he would have supported gay marriage” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JUNE 22, 2023
In the 12 months leading up to May 15, health services deal volumes decreased just 4% from the year prior, a new report from PwC found. There was a 15% decrease in deal values.
HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“Supreme Court controversy over Alito, Thomas free trips began with Justice Scalia”: David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this report. The post “Supreme Court controversy over Alito, Thomas free trips began with Justice Scalia” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JUNE 22, 2023
I hope Jones takes some solace in knowing that he may actually be one of the innocent ones. The post Sullcrom Is Super Proud Of Themselves For Making It Easier For The State To Confine The Innocent appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“An Aggressive Supreme Court Reshapes the US as Its Standing Erodes; A conservative supermajority is remaking US laws on the environment, health and firearms, even as public confidence declines and ethical questions grow”: Greg Stohr, Zoe Tillman, Jennifer A Dlouhy, and Jordan Fabian of Bloomberg News have this report. The post “An Aggressive Supreme Court Reshapes the US as Its Standing Erodes; A conservative supermajority is remaking US laws on the environment, health and fir
Patently O
JUNE 22, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit’s decision in Broadcom v. Netflix revolves around the construction of the claim term “drive server” found in Broadcom’s U.S. Patent No. 6,341,375. The decision reaffirms the significance of preferred embodiments in claim construction and their potential to shape the validity of patent claims.
HowAppealing
JUNE 22, 2023
“Samuel Alito and the Billionaire: Pre-butting his bought-and-paid-for Alaskan fishing adventure story in the Wall Street Journal is. a choice.” Slate released this bonus episode of its “Amicus” podcast featuring Dahlia Lithwick yesterday. The post “Samuel Alito and the Billionaire: Pre-butting his bought-and-paid-for Alaskan fishing adventure story in the Wall Street Journal is. a choice.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 22, 2023
Nicole Clark | Legal analytics technologies push attorneys to look at litigation practice in entirely new ways. The post Going With the Flow of Civil Litigation: How to Stay Current With Legal Analytics appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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