Intelligize Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Private fund advisers have long enjoyed a light touch from U.S. regulatory authorities. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to ensure those days come to an end. The SEC announced on August 23 that it adopted new reforms aimed at ramping up transparency in the market for private funds. Going forward, private fund advisers registered with the SEC must provide quarterly statements disclosing metrics such as fees, expenses and performance.

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JURIST

AUGUST 29, 2023

Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced Tuesday that it has formally charged former Algerian defense minister Khaled Nezzar in relation to war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Algerian Civil War. In the indictment submitted to Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court (FCC), prosecutors said “Nezzar is accused of violating the laws of armed conflicts in accordance with the Geneva Conventions between 1992 and 1994 in connection wi

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 29, 2023

Tips and Tricks for Personal Injury Paralegals Do you want to know how to be a successful personal injury paralegal? Let me show you how. When I graduated with my degree in paralegal studies, I was so anxious to start my first job. I had no idea the type of law I wanted to work in, I just knew I wanted to help others. After applying to multiple different law firms, I finally got a job as a personal injury paralegal.

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JURIST

AUGUST 29, 2023

On Monday, legislators of the People’s Republic of China commenced the deliberation of a preschool education law aimed at ensuring accessible preschool education for all children. The draft legislation was presented to the legislators for discussion during the current session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The Minister of Education of China highlighted issues such as the difficulty of enrolling children into kindergartens due to exorbitant fees, which ar

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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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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Put aside the substance, this letter is just hilariously bad. The post Clarence Thomas Clerks Defend Boss With Worst Letter This Side Of Your Middle School Poetry appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 29, 2023

“Trump’s Free Speech Runs Up Against Courtroom Decorum; Judges face uncharted territory in deciding whether a presidential candidate’s remarks flout rules protecting a fair and orderly trial”: Byron Tau of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Trump’s Free Speech Runs Up Against Courtroom Decorum; Judges face uncharted territory in deciding whether a presidential candidate’s remarks flout rules protecting a fair and orderly trial” appeared first on How Appeal

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AUGUST 29, 2023

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced Saturday that incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa won the presidential election, maintaining power. However, international election watchdogs and the international community have raised doubts about the legitimacy of Mnangagwa’s election, along with Mnangagwa’s main opponent, Nelson Chamisa of the opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change Party (CCC).

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AUGUST 29, 2023

“After Supreme Court Forces Its Hand, E.P.A. Curbs Wetlands Protection; The agency curtailed pollution protections for millions of streams, wetlands and other bodies of water to comply with a Supreme Court decision”: Lisa Friedman and Coral Davenport of The New York Times have this report. The post “After Supreme Court Forces Its Hand, E.P.A.

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JURIST

AUGUST 29, 2023

The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of the Child on Monday published authoritative guidance concerning children’s rights with respect to the environment amidst growing concerns of climate change. The guidance urges member states to swiftly implement intervention measures to address the adverse impacts of environmental degradation and protect children’s right to a clean world.

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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.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

“Justice Barrett says court scrutiny welcome and she has ‘thick skin’”: Robert Barnes of The Washington Post has this report. Scott Bauer of The Associated Press reports that “ US Supreme Court Justice Barrett says she welcomes public scrutiny of court.” And Ariane de Vogue of CNN has a report headlined “ Justice Amy Coney Barrett: ‘I’ve acquired a thick skin.’ “ The post “Justice Barrett says court scrutiny welcome and she has ‘thick skin’” appear

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JURIST

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday suspended the conviction of Imran Khan. The former prime minister of Pakistan was previously convicted on corruption charges. In early August, Khan was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for unlawfully selling state gifts worth over 154 million PKR during his time as prime minister. A 100,000 PKR fine was also imposed on Khan for alleged false declarations of his assets to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 29, 2023

“The Supreme Court might not have struck down California gun restrictions after all”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report on a ruling that the California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District issued last Thursday. The post “The Supreme Court might not have struck down California gun restrictions after all” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Is this why firms are so desperate to get associates back in the office? The post Partners Don’t Think Associates Are As Good As They Used To Be 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.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

“Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence; 112 of Justice Thomas’ former clerks say news stories attacking him are ‘part of larger attack on the Court’ and its ‘legitimacy’”: Brianna Herlihy of Fox News has this report. You can view the letter at this link. The post “Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence; 112 of Justice Thomas’ former cl

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

I'd feel much better if the U.S. Constitution was in the hands of a Swiftie. The post Mexican Supreme Court Justice Rocks It At Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 29, 2023

“Challengers to Alabama’s felony ban on trans care for minors will seek full appeals court review; The decision puts off going to the Supreme Court immediately; It also means the district court injunction barring enforcement of the hormone therapy ban will remain in effect for now”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Maybe this is what we needed to bring legitimacy back to the Supreme Court The post Commemorative Stamps Are Still A Thing — RBG Is Getting One 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.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 29, 2023

“New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term”: The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issued this news release today. The post “New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Wisconsin's Supreme Court Breaks In To A "No, You!" Battle: The spat is somewhere in between our highest values and high school bickering. Elon Musk Hates The Homeless And Detroit: Okay, hate is strong, but he's definitely boycotting the former to prevent the latter. Biglaw Firms Are About To Get A Bunch Of Work: New FTC regulations just dropped ! Potential Mercedes Winner Wants To Leave The Past Where It Belongs: I've never seen somebody downplay their expertise this hard.

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OneLegal

AUGUST 29, 2023

Legal professionals are now able to eFiling in Nevada. Learn what this means and how a competitive eFiling environment can benefit your law firm. The post Navigating the New Era of eFiling in Nevada with One Legal appeared first on One Legal.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Transparency, transparency, transparency! The post Are You Hiring An ‘Influencer’ Or A Lawsuit With The FTC? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

Law 360

AUGUST 29, 2023

The legal industry experienced incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to Law360 Pulse's Women in Law Report, with women now representing half of all associates.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

An interesting law firm use case for AI. The post Less Sexy Than Generative AI Drafting Contracts, But Bringing AI Into Cybersecurity Is Pretty Important appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 29, 2023

The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking public feedback on using copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence, whether and how that use should be disclosed, and other timely copyright issues related to AI to help determine if "legislative or regulatory steps in this area are warranted.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

* Elon Musk calls for global boycott of Latham & Watkins over firm's work with the homeless. [ San Francisco Standard ] * FTC says district court ruling on Microsoft deal "riddled with errors" marking the eight millionth time "Microsoft" and "riddled with errors" have appeared in the same sentence. [ Law360 ] * Speaking of the FTC, they're also cracking down on social media influencers.

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