Law 360
MARCH 20, 2024
As new technologies emerge and terabytes of data can be within the purview of a single discovery request, businesses small and large should take four document management steps to effectively minimize risks of litigation and discovery sanctions long before litigation ensues, says Kimbrilee Weber at Norris McLaughlin.
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2024
The Georgia Parole Board denied clemency for inmate Willie James Pye on Tuesday, making him soon to be the first inmate executed in the state since 2020. Pye was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 after the murder of Alicia Lynn Yarbough, with whom he was involved in a relationship. During the clemency meeting conducted by the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole, Pye’s lawyers relied on his intellectual disability and troubled upbringing.
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Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
The luxury brand is being accused of unlawful 'tying' sales practices for its most revered bag. The post Hermès Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over How It Sells Birkins appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Yonas Fikre’s challenge to his previous placement on the No Fly List can proceed, rejecting the government’s claim that his removal from the list rendered the lawsuit void. The court unanimously decided that the government failed to demonstrate the case was moot, finding it was possible the government could place the individual on the list again in the future.
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Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
This actually makes a lot of sense the more you think about it. The post Daily Show Correspondent Joins Law Firm Because That’s Obviously The Logical Next Step appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
Not failing upward? Blame affirmative action. The post Entitled Law School Hopeful With 150 LSAT Blames Imaginary Black Person For His Rejection Letters. Deletes Twitter Account In Shame. appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2024
The New York Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit from Tax Equity Now New York (TENNY), which alleges disparities in the New York City property tax system are disproportionately burdening low-income and majority-people-of-color neighborhoods, can go forward in the New York state courts. Judge Jenny Riviera, writing for the court, ruled that the Appellate Division’s prior dismissal of the case for failure to state a claim was improper.
HowAppealing
MARCH 20, 2024
“The New Judge Shopping Fix Has Two Huge Loopholes”: Law professors Paul R. Gugliuzza and J. Jonas Anderson have this Jurisprudence essay online a Slate. The post “The New Judge Shopping Fix Has Two Huge Loopholes” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2024
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on the case Gonzalez v. Trevino , which concerns the arrest of a Castle Hills, Texas councilwoman who argues that she was arrested in retaliation for her critical speech about the city’s government. The case is an appeal from the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which ruled against the councilwoman.
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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
MARCH 20, 2024
“Do Judges Also ‘Berate’ The Press?” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” My favorite “berating” was when two Third Circuit judges, at a cocktail reception, forcefully expressed their disagreement with my view expressed in my appellate column that it wasn’t proper for a dead Article III judge to be casting the deciding vote on a case.
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2024
The German state of Bavaria banned Tuesday the use of “gender-sensitive” language in schools and universities. Ministers expressed that while they want to uphold gender equality in language, the use of symbols within words could impact comprehensibility and have therefore banned the practice. The ban was passed by the Council of Ministers in Bavaria to prevent the use of this language in schools, classrooms and university lectures.
HowAppealing
MARCH 20, 2024
“Fourth Circuit hears third challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban; Gun rights advocates argue the more than 20 million AR-15 rifles in circulation show they are in common use and therefore protected by the Second Amendment”: Joe Dodson of Courthouse News Service has this report. And yesterday, Mike Vilensky of Bloomberg Law reported that “ Gun Laws to Face Fourth Circuit in Trio of Post-Bruen Tests; Three cases questioning gun restrictions get en banc rehearing; The Fourth
JURIST
MARCH 20, 2024
The Federal Police of Brazil accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination record following investigations that began in January 2023. The Brazilian president was accused alongside 16 other people of forging his vaccination record and his daughter’s by inserting false information in the public health database in order to get false vaccination certificates that allowed them to travel to the US when the COVID-19 virus widely spread.
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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
MARCH 20, 2024
“Dog food fight is on at the US Supreme Court”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Dog food fight is on at the US Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
Searching for a law school where you'll be truly valued for who you are as a person? Look no further. The post The Best Law Schools For Diversity (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 20, 2024
“White House: Attack on judicial nominee is ‘Islamophobic smear campaign’; Adeel A. Mangi, a partner in a New York law firm, would be the first Muslim American judge on the federal appellate bench.” Tobi Raji of The Washington Post has this report. The post “White House: Attack on judicial nominee is ‘Islamophobic smear campaign’; Adeel A.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 20, 2024
Whether you’re a law firm owner or an individual attorney, it’s likely you’ll find yourself managing client funds at some point — including advance payments, settlement checks and expenses. As a fiduciary for your clients, you must carefully manage these funds, including implementing proper controls and keeping accurate records, to ensure you are being ethically […] The post How to Successfully Manage Client Funds — and Mitigate Accounting and Legal Risks appeared first on Articles, Tips a
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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
MARCH 20, 2024
“US appeals court skeptical of challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban; 4th Circuit hearing three Second Amendment cases en banc; Case was first to be heard by new Judge Nicole Berner”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “US appeals court skeptical of challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban; 4th Circuit hearing three Second Amendment cases en banc; Case was first to be heard by new Judge Nicole Berner” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
If lawmakers could free up $250 million in the FY25 budget, the service could use that to purchase two additional CH-53K helicopters, or $341 million could be used for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) line. The post Marine Corps Hands Lawmakers $2.4 Billion Service ‘Wishlist’ For Next Year appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 20, 2024
“The Appeal Deadline & Subsequent Rule 59(e) Motions: The Fifth Circuit held that the grant of a Rule 59(e) motion that resolved an ambiguity in the original judgment allowed a second Rule 59(e) motion to reset the appeal clock.” Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog. The post “The Appeal Deadline & Subsequent Rule 59(e) Motions: The Fifth Circuit held that the grant of a Rule 59(e) motion that resolved an ambiguity in the original judgmen
Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
The regulatory environment and workforce shortages are plaguing the pharmacy industry, one Walgreens exec shared at the Abarca Forward conference on Tuesday.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 20, 2024
“Texas’s S.B. 4 immigration enforcement law appears likely to remain on hold for now; Chief Judge Priscilla Richman of the Fifth Circuit, a George W. Bush appointee, was skeptical of Texas’s arguments to enforce the law immediately”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. The post “Texas’s S.B. 4 immigration enforcement law appears likely to remain on hold for now; Chief Judge Priscilla Richman of the Fifth Circuit, a George W.
Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
A little extra cash never hurts -- especially if it'll keep top rainmakers from heading to rival law firms. The post Biglaw Firms Now Offering Rainmaker Partners Forgivable Loans To Prevent Them From Leaving appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 20, 2024
“Dinkus”: You can access the new episode of the “Divided Argument” podcast via this link. The episode’s description begins, “After grappling with listener feedback ranging from the acoustic to the typographical, we catch up on last month’s decisions in Great Lakes v. Raiders Retreat Realty (admiralty) and McElrath v.
Above The Law
MARCH 20, 2024
Without changes to the U.S. News methodology, the T14 is going to look a lot different -- perhaps ridiculously so. The post U.S. News Law School Rankings Expected Soon, But Will The Methodology Change? appeared first on Above the Law.
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