JURIST
MAY 4, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused Kenya’s government of not proactively addressing nationwide flash floods. The rights group called upon the state to fulfill its obligation to safeguard vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those residing in high-risk areas, from the adverse impacts of the ongoing floods.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Lots of small and solo law firms have staggering amounts of accounts receivable; and, even if those numbers are not sky high , for you – smaller amounts are still vexing. Accounts receivable end up counting against your profitability, because these reduce the amount of gross revenue you collect = the top line for your profit margin. So, the more you collect : the more you make.
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HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2024
“How ‘History and Tradition’ Rulings Are Changing American Law: A new legal standard is gaining traction among conservative judges — one that might turn back the clock on drag shows, gun restrictions and more.” Emily Bazelon will have this article in tomorrow’s edition of The New York Times Magazine. The post “How ‘History and Tradition’ Rulings Are Changing American Law: A new legal standard is gaining traction among conservative judges — one that might turn
LLRX
MAY 4, 2024
Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.
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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.
JURIST
MAY 4, 2024
The state of Manipur in India deported 38 individuals back to Myanmar on Thursday in a bid to address the influx of refugees fleeing the political turmoil in Myanmar. This latest round of deportations brings the total number of deportees to 77 since March 8, marking the completion of the first phase of repatriation efforts. Manipur’s Chief Minister N.
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Court-MartialTrialPractice
MAY 4, 2024
A 2024 GAO Report to the Committee on the Armed Services, House of Representatives tells you all you need to know to justify hiring an experienced military defense law firm to represent you at court-martial. Senior officials from each service also raised concerns about the newly established Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) and the likelihood that it will exacerbate issues of inexperience within certain litigation positions.
Attorney at Work
MAY 6, 2024
Jay Harrington | You need a simple strategy — a one-page marketing plan — that prioritizes rapid action you can build on. The post Legal Marketing Strategy Made Simple: What, Who, Where, How and When appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 5, 2024
World Food Programme (WFP) spokesperson in Sudan, Leni Kinzli, called Friday for unrestricted access and security assurances to deliver aid to families struggling to survive amid devastating violence in Darfur and other conflict zones across Sudan, saying “time is running out to prevent starvation.” Kinzli underscored the critical need for WFP to use the Adré border crossing to transport aid across the front lines into Darfur, where she previously said at least 1.7 million people fac
Conflict of Laws
MAY 6, 2024
Miss Anam Abdul Majid (LLM, University of Birmingham; LLB, University of Nairobi; BSC.IBA, United States International University; Advocate and Head of Corporate and Commercial Department, KSM Advocates, Nairobi, Kenya). Dr Chukwuma Okoli (Assistant Professor in Commercial Conflict of Laws at the University of Birmingham; Senior Research Associate; Private International Law in Emerging Countries, University of Johannesburg) We would like to thank Joy Chebet, Law Student at Kenyatta University, f
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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.
SCOCAblog
MAY 5, 2024
Overview By granting review in Legislature v. Weber (S281977) the California Supreme Court may have committed itself to resolving one of the most difficult questions in California constitutional law: distinguishing between an impermissible constitutional revision and a permitted constitutional amendment. The California Constitution Center recently argued that this question is best avoided until after the election.
InHouseBlog
MAY 4, 2024
Six in-house counsel expounded upon what things make them happy - and make them more likely to give an outside counsel more work.
JURIST
MAY 5, 2024
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security said Saturday that the Police Investigation Agency issued a decision to prosecute and arrest Mai Tien Dung, who served as head of the government office of Vietnam, for the offense of abusing power or position while performing official duties. The charges are in relation to a bribery case and abuse of power that occurred in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong Province and some related localities.
CARET Legal
MAY 6, 2024
Law firm management software assists legal professionals in managing risks effectively and efficiently, enhancing their legal risk management. In the intricate realm of law, legal professionals are frequently tasked with balancing a wide array of potential risks and challenges. Protecting client confidentiality, staying updated with the ever-evolving body of laws and regulations, and circumventing potential liabilities can be overwhelming.
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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.
JonathanTurley
MAY 4, 2024
Dartmouth, history Professor Annelise Orleck this week became the latest academic arrested in the pro-Palestinian protests unfolding on campuses across the country. Orleck’s case presents an interesting twice. Her criminal charge came with an order not to return to campus. She is teaching 60 students this term. Ninety protesters were arrested at Dartmouth College, including Orleck who accused police of being “brutal.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 6, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Black voters won a big victory in Louisiana. Some White voters said it violated their ‘personal dignity’ (Tierney Sneed & Fredreka Schouten, CNN) The unexpected explanation for why school segregation spiked (Laura Meckler, The Washington Post) Biden Top Supreme Court Lawyer Laments Shadow Docket Effect (Suzanne Monyak & Kimberly
JURIST
MAY 4, 2024
Russian forces seem to have carried out the execution of Ukrainian soldiers as they were attempting to surrender and it has been happening since December 2023, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released Thursday. HRW investigated five instances of the apparent executions. The initial four investigations analyzed footage material, deducing that it demonstrated the intent to surrender of the Ukrainian soldiers.
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
* You can't litigate your way into the Kentucky Derby. Sure but can you get in with a sweet legal concept for a name ? [ ABA Journal ] * Steven Calabresi is back banging out bizarre legal theories faster than Kendrick posts diss tracks. His latest suggests that hush money can't be a crime because of the First Amendment which, as an actual expert explains here, is not true. [ Election Law Blog ] * Congress can't take bribes. that's just for the Supreme Court, you fool!
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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.
Law 360
MAY 6, 2024
Donald Trump was once again slapped with criminal contempt and a fine on Monday after the New York judge presiding over his hush money case found that he violated a gag order for the tenth time, explicitly warning that further violations could land the former president in jail.
JonathanTurley
MAY 6, 2024
C-Span/YouTube Screenshot Below is my column in The Hill on the expected appearance of Michael Cohen in the Manhattan trial of former president Donald Trump. It will be a scene that is both mesmerizing and repellent for many, particularly in the bar. Here is the column: A disbarred, serial perjurer walks into a courtroom and asks to take an oath. No, seriously, this is not a joke.
JURIST
MAY 5, 2024
Asylum Aid, a leading UK charity providing free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees, announced on Friday that it was launching legal action against the Home Office’s Safety of Rwanda plan to “ensure that all individual cases against removal to Rwanda are properly considered.” The charity said its legal action against the Rwanda plan aims to ensure the government does not overlook “evidence of individual risk in Rwanda cases,” and to preven
Above The Law
MAY 6, 2024
Part of the reason Donald Trump is sleeping through his trial? Trials are dull. The post The Hidden Secrets Of The Trump Criminal Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
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FDA Law Blog
MAY 5, 2024
By Larry K. Houck — The Associated Press reported on Tuesday following confirmation by five anonymous individuals with knowledge that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is moving to reschedule marijuana from schedule I to the less stringently controlled schedule III. US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance (Apr. 30, 2024).
JonathanTurley
MAY 5, 2024
The backlash over the settlement of Northwestern University with pro-Palestinian protesters continues to mount. In a letter acquired by The Daily Northwestern, seven out of 11 members of the “President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate” resigned this week in protest. Under the controversial agreement , the school will admit five Palestinian students each year, support two Palestinian faculty members annually, create special housing for Muslim students, and add students
JURIST
MAY 4, 2024
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday notified all states and union territories that they must issue a “no-dues certificate” within 48 hours after an aspiring candidate requests the certificate. The ECI stated that the issuance of the no-dues certificate is crucial for the contesting candidates since not issuing them would be in contravention of the individuals’ candidature.
JURIST
MAY 4, 2024
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Friday announced the arrest of 3 Indian men suspected of murdering prominent Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ka ranpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22), all of whom were residing in Edmonton, Alberta at the time of the arrest. The suspects are believed to have entered Canada to target Nijjar under the direction of the government of India.
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