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MARCH 5, 2024

Read on for some specific, actionable ways to ensure clients continue to come in the door. The post The Secrets Of Small Firm Success appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday issued arrest warrants against two high-ranking Russian military commanders, finding there were “reasonable grounds” to believe they committed war crimes amid Moscow’s ongoing war on Ukraine. According to a Court announcement, Sergei Kobylash, a Lieutenant General in the Russian Armed Forces, and Viktor Sokolov, a Navy Admiral, are accused of having ordered attacks on civilian objects and of having caused excessive incidental civilian harm, in vi

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MARCH 5, 2024

No, it's not the end of the logic games -- there's another major change coming. The post Another Major Change Coming To The LSAT This August appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns Tuesday over new Egyptian laws which they say will “entrench military power over civilian life.” The new law allows some police and civilian judiciary functions to be taken over by the military. It also further expands the use of military courts to prosecute civilians. Law No.3 requires the armed forces to guard and protect public facilities and buildings determined to be “vital.” All offenses against these public facilities and bu

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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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MARCH 5, 2024

U.S.-based firms are leaving China left and right. The post Biglaw Firms Continue To Close Down Their Offices In China appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2024

The associate in question allegedly had a hissy fit over some 'flea-ridden kittens.' The post Biglaw Associate Reportedly Loses Job Over Legal Tantrum Related To Kittens appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal unanimously ruled Tuesday that seven activists’ “systemic proportionality challenge” to the constitutionality of Section 17A(3) of the Public Order Ordinance is not reasonably arguable. While the court refused to grant leave to the activists on their systemic proportionality challenge, the court accepted their “ operational proportionality challenge ” and scheduled their hearing for June this year.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“Political Hacks Pretending to be Lawyers”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Divided Argument” podcast via this link. The post “Political Hacks Pretending to be Lawyers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The India Supreme Court held on Monday that the members of Parliament and state legislatures who take bribes to vote or speak in a certain manner in the House are not immune from prosecution. The seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud overruled P.V. Narasimha Rao v State (CBI/SPE) , which granted immunity to such politicians and held that such members of the legislature enjoy immunity from being charged with bribery in relation to the way they vote or speak in the House.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“The Supreme Court Just Erased Part of the Constitution”: Columnist David French has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Supreme Court Just Erased Part of the Constitution” appeared first on How Appealing.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Please take a minute to share your thoughts and help us benchmark your business. The post Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech? appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“Felon Gun Ban Survives Constitutional Challenge at 11th Circuit; Court says precedent prevents them from revisiting law; Third Circuit earlier said ban failed history, tradition test”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued today.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Three tips to improve your law firm call-answer process, because the phone remains the tool of choice for people searching for a lawyer. The post New Client Onboarding: 5 Tips to Win Over New Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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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.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“US Supreme Court seeks security funding to protect justices, homes”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has a report that begins, “The U.S. Supreme Court is seeking $19.4 million in federal funds to bolster security for the nine justices and assign protection of their homes to its own police force rather than the U.S. Marshals Service, citing ‘evolving’ risks faced by the nation’s top judicial body.” The post “US Supreme Court seeks security funding to prote

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ABA Journal

MARCH 5, 2024

A trial court did not abuse its discretion when it required a member of the rock band the Romantics to pay triple damages after his new attorney filed a “verbatim copy” of the opponent’s brief by mistake, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“Musk’s Bid to Keep SpaceX Labor Suit in Texas Is Denied on Appeal; Musk firm sued NLRB after agency issued complaint on firings; Appeals court including Texas is among the most conservative”: Josh Eidelson of Bloomberg News has this report on a published order accompanied by a dissent that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued today.

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2024

Most health systems aren’t seeing a huge ROI from their AI investments yet. There are three changes that must happen in order for health systems to start seeing a greater ROI when it comes to AI deployments, according to Michael Kalishman, chief venture officer at Virginia-based Sentara Health.

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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.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“The Supreme Court Just Delivered a Rare Self-Own for John Roberts”: Law professor Richard L. Hasen has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Supreme Court Just Delivered a Rare Self-Own for John Roberts” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2024

Where is Gen AI headed in 2024 and beyond? The post 2024: The Rise Of Secure, Global, Interconnected Generative AI Solutions appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

“California Supreme Court considers whether insurers must cover COVID business closures”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. And Joyce E. Cutler of Bloomberg Law has an article headlined “ Insurance Case Hinges on Whether Covid Virus Damages Property; Air ‘isn’t even insurable property’ for damage, coverage; Implications for wildfires, odors, issues beyond Covid questioned.” The post “California Supreme Court considers whether insurers must c

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2024

Supporting people during challenging times is an art, and it goes beyond having mere legal expertise. The post Lawyers Tell Clients They Understand, But Do They Really? appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

At Relativity Fest 2023, a star-studded panel of in-house experts shared with attendees their insights on the metrics corporate legal teams are using, and how to use those metrics to drive better outcomes.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Don't worry, it won't break the bank. The post Being A Lawyer In California Will Probably Be A Little More Expensive Soon appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The federal judiciary is citing “evolving” risks and a “significant increase in threats against federal judges” as some of the reasons for a requested increase…

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MARCH 5, 2024

My heart is broken. The post Unfortunately, Clarence Thomas Made A Great Point About Campus Free Speech appeared first on Above the Law.

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