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US prosecutors connect Venezuela military and oil company to drug trafficking in federal trial

JURIST

The federal trial of Carlos Orense Azocar (Orense) began this week, where he faces accusations of shipping tens of thousands of kilograms of cocaine into the United States with suspected ties between Venezuelan oil and military leaders. With certain court documents sealed, Matthew Russell Lee of Inner City Press had access to the courtroom on Monday.

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Expert: The Rumored Humana/Cigna Combination Makes Sense

Above The Law

With Cigna mostly focused on the commercial market and Humana mostly focused on the Medicare Advantage market, the rumored combination rumors check out, according to one industry expert.

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Peru constitutional court affirms ex-president pardon despite international court ruling

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The Peru constitutional court moved Wednesday to affirm a 2017 pardon granting the release of ex-President Alberto Fujimori despite an Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) ruling that required the release be blocked. Fujimori was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to the maximum term of 25 years for various war crimes and corruption during his rule as president in Peru from 1990-2000.

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“Pennsylvania Tied Vote Decided By Drawing of Lots after Court Ruling that Undated But Timely-Arriving Mail Ballots Had to Be Counted under the Materiality Provision of the Civil Rights Act”

HowAppealing

“Pennsylvania Tied Vote Decided By Drawing of Lots after Court Ruling that Undated But Timely-Arriving Mail Ballots Had to Be Counted under the Materiality Provision of the Civil Rights Act”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog.” And in other coverage, Dan Sokil and Rachel Ravina of The Reporter of Lansdale, Pennsylvania have an article headlined “ Towamencin winner declared: NOPE founder Kofi Osei beats incumbent Supervisor Rich Marino in drawing of

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Ukraine authorities accuse four appellate judges of bribery

JURIST

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office accused on Thursday four judges from the Kyiv Court of Appeal of graft totaling $35,000. According to NABU, the payment occurred on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, when one of the accused judges was given $35,000 in exchange for a favorable judgment on an appeal of a property seizure order imposed on a private company in which the four judges were sitting.

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Kenya High Court declares housing levy unconstitutional

JURIST

Kenya’s High Court declared on Tuesday that a 1.5 percent levy, introduced in an earlier bill to fund affordable housing, violated constitutional principles. The levy was a provision of the Finance Act 2023, which faced legal challenges earlier this summer amidst mass demonstrations against the cost of living crisis in Kenya. The housing levy was part of the Finance Act 2023 proposed by President William Ruto’s government in June this year.

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“The Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct: enforcement confusion, extrajudicial activism.”

HowAppealing

“The Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct: enforcement confusion, extrajudicial activism.” Russell Wheeler has this essay online at The Brookings Institution. And online at The New Republic, Simon Lazarus has an essay titled “ Liberals Are Wrong to Trash the Supreme Court’s New Code of Ethics; The high court’s new guidelines have come in for a lot of criticism, but they’re the perfect platform for reformers to keep applying pressure.” The post “The Supreme Court’s Code o

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France justice minister acquitted of abuse of power

JURIST

France’s Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR) found Minister of Justice Eric Dupond-Moretti not guilty on Wednesday of abusing his power to retaliate against former opponents in 2020. Dupond-Moretti, whom President Emmanuel Macron appointed justice minister in 2020, was accused of illegally opening investigations against magistrates with whom he was in conflict when he was a lawyer.

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“A MAGA court in New Orleans is shaping the Supreme Court’s agenda; The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals makes SCOTUS look moderate by comparison”

HowAppealing

“A MAGA court in New Orleans is shaping the Supreme Court’s agenda; The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals makes SCOTUS look moderate by comparison”: Steven Mazie will have this article (subscription required for full access) in the next print edition of The Economist. The post “A MAGA court in New Orleans is shaping the Supreme Court’s agenda; The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals makes SCOTUS look moderate by comparison” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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.

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AI Training and Copyright Infringement: Lessons from the Ross Intelligence Case

The IP Law Blog

The Delaware District Court’s Ruling on cross-motions for summary judgment in the case of Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence Inc will provide guidance for similar AI training/copyright infringement cases and, as a bonus, it provides a bit of clarity (or muddies the waters… depending on your point of view) in the application of a post-Warhol fair use defense.

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“My Bit Role in Ashcroft Hospital Saga; ‘You might have just saved this presidency’”

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“My Bit Role in Ashcroft Hospital Saga; ‘You might have just saved this presidency’”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “My Bit Role in Ashcroft Hospital Saga; ‘You might have just saved this presidency’” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The New Mantra For Lawyers: Don’t Rely On AI

Above The Law

Remember when Dave Bowman couldn't get the HAL-9000 to open the pod bay doors? Yeah. The post The New Mantra For Lawyers: Don’t Rely On AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Senate Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo in Supreme Court ethics probe”

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“Senate Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo in Supreme Court ethics probe”: Melissa Quinn of CBS News has this report. The post “Senate Judiciary Committee authorizes subpoenas for Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo in Supreme Court ethics probe” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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Sam Alito Hates Everyone He Works With So Much He’s Letting It Slip Subconsciously

Above The Law

The Supreme Court doesn't seem to be his happy place. The post Sam Alito Hates Everyone He Works With So Much He’s Letting It Slip Subconsciously appeared first on Above the Law.

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Miss Manners has this suggestion for responding to lawyer insults

ABA Journal

A lawyer who is fed up with insults against the legal profession asked advice columnist Miss Manners how to “politely, yet firmly, respond to people…

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Is Your Biglaw Firm ‘Ill-Positioned’ To Match Cravath’s Salary Raises?

Above The Law

A Biglaw firm's inability to match market compensation may cause a lot of lateral movement in 2024. The post Is Your Biglaw Firm ‘Ill-Positioned’ To Match Cravath’s Salary Raises? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Book Review – The Legal Tech Ecosytem

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Colin Levy’s extensive experience makes him well qualified to write about lawyer use of technology, and Jerry Lawson assessment is his new book provides a clear-eyed view of how lawyers are using technology today and how they should use it tomorrow.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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AI Ethics Guidance Arrives Amid Rapid Legaltech Deployments

Above The Law

The legal industry is at a crossroads, and regardless of the path chosen, things may never be quite the same. The post AI Ethics Guidance Arrives Amid Rapid Legaltech Deployments appeared first on Above the Law.

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MyCase Releases Public API For Easier Integration with Third-Party Software; Adds LawPay Reconciliation

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The law practice management company MyCase this week introduced a public API for easier integration with third-party software, as well as two new payments features that more tightly integrate LawPay within the MyCase platform. By releasing a public API (application programming interface), MyCase is making it easier for customers to integrate the platform with other software applications and share data across different systems. “With access to the API, MyCase customers will be able to conne

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Actually, Your Reputation Isn’t Everything

Above The Law

Risk-taking is necessary to implement widescale change. The post Actually, Your Reputation Isn’t Everything appeared first on Above the Law.

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Less-expensive transfer on death instruments become more popular in Chicago

ABA Journal

An increasing number of homeowners in Cook County, Illinois, which includes Chicago, are using transfer on death instruments to help their heirs avoid a “tangled…

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Finance Docket: Crypto’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Actually Kind Of Hopeful For The Future Month

Above The Law

It certainly looks grim for crypto. But the Binance deal may, in fact, be the best thing that’s ever happened to it. The post Finance Docket: Crypto’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, Actually Kind Of Hopeful For The Future Month appeared first on Above the Law.

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Chilean Power Co. Hits Ch. 11 In New York With $409M In Debt

Law 360

Chilean power company Inversiones Latin America Power Ltda. filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York bankruptcy court Thursday with a bankruptcy plan in hand to restructure roughly $409 million in funded debt.

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Morning Docket: 11.30.23

Above The Law

* Supreme Court poised to kill off SEC in-house enforcement. Weird how they think administrative courts pose an affront to justice when they fine millionaire speculators but don't have a problem with it incarcerating pro se 3-year-olds. [ NPR ] * But at least the Court began from the premise that the Fifth Circuit is probably crazy. [ Dorf on Law ] * CFPB warns that AI vests too much power to a handful of tech CEOs.

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TikTok Wins Prelim. Injunction Halting Montana's Ban On App

Law 360

A Montana federal judge on Thursday granted TikTok and its users' bid to block a new law that would ban the Chinese social media app within the Treasure State's borders, saying the statute oversteps state power and could infringe on the First Amendment.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.