JURIST

OCTOBER 5, 2024

The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect unveiled a groundbreaking methodology aimed at monitoring social media platforms on Friday. The initiative, backed by the UK Permanent Mission to the United Nations, marks a strategic effort to address hate speech while respecting international human rights standards. Titled “A Comprehensive Methodology for Monitoring Social Media to Address and Counter Online Hate Speech,” this new framework proposes a “ co

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

There are some common themes across a recent spate of AI ethics opinions and practical guidance releases from bar associations. One of those is that there is some question about whether AI will finally be the thing to force the majority of lawyers to adopt alternative fees ( ie – not hourly billing), particularly flat fees. Of course, this isn’t really a new question, as it relates to legal technology – in essence, what’s being asked is whether, because technologies like AI allow attorneys to pe

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Hippocratic oath can’t stop with direct patient care; the healthcare industry and its key stakeholders must address persistent public health problems systematically. We have the tools to reduce medication harm by half or more; it is long past time to make this a public health priority. The post First Do No Harm: Support Legislative Efforts to Combat the Adverse Drug Event Epidemic appeared first on MedCity News.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the claim by now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence that Thomson Reuters violated federal antitrust law by unlawfully tying its search tool to its public law database in order to maintain its dominance in the overall market for legal search platforms.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments early next year in a case involving a member of one of Chicago’s most prominent political dynasties, a relatively rare capital case, and Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. In a short list of orders , the justices on Friday added 15 new cases to their docket for the 2024-25 term, which starts on Monday.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Only 52% of surveyed lawyers are satisfied with their total compensation, but the percentage increases with pay transparency, according to a law firm compensation survey…

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

From the keystone-kops-handling-the-Drug-War dept The post LAPD Raids Medical Lab For (Nonexistent) Weed, Get Gun Stuck In An MRI Machine appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here’s a quick guide to four core learning styles and how you can apply them to better master legal tech. The post To Master New Legal Technology, Adjust Your Training Methods to Different Learning Styles appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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JURIST

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) voted on Wednesday to formally recognize WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as a political prisoner based on his time spent in UK custody while fighting extradition to the US on espionage charges. Assange has been free since June, when he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for releasing troves of US classified documents via his website WikiLeaks.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The law practice management platform MyCase rolled out three product updates today that include MyCaseIQ, an AI conversational interface; enhancements to its accounting module; and an immigration add-on. It also announced the beta release of Smart Spend, a product that marries a business credit card to expense tracking within MyCase.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Alabama SOS Wes Allen might not have consulted a lawyer about the latest voter purge. But he's definitely going to need one now. The post Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects. The post Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The European Commission on Thursday referred Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection Act , alleging this national legislation on the protection of sovereignty violates fundamental EU principles. The Sovereignty Protection Act has been in force since December 2023. The legislation established an independent Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO), with the power to investigate and penalize organizations or individuals benefitting from foreign fundin

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Siemens Energy on Monday pled guilty to wire fraud and agreed to pay $104 million to put to rest federal prosecutors' case accusing the company of misappropriating the confidential information of General Electric and Mitsubishi, a plea deal that comes after multiple former Siemens executives pled guilty in related cases.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As the justices return to the bench on Oct. 7 for the new term, the unknowable question is whether the U.S. Supreme Court will play a role in the outcome of the November 2024 presidential election. Will this year be like 2000, when a close election was effectively decided by the court’s ruling in Bush v. Gore? Or will it be like 2020, when a close election did not raise any issues for the justices to decide?

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

She hopes to successfully guide the firm into the future. The post Top Biglaw Firm Announces Its First Female Firmwide Managing Partner In History appeared first on Above the Law.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Remote work has shifted the way companies handle and respond to harassment complaints. With the rise of digital communication tools, both the nature of harassment and the reporting mechanisms have changed. Increased challenges in identifying harassment In a remote environment, harassment can be harder to recognize. Instead of physical interactions, harassment often takes place via email, chat messages, or video calls.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The US District Court for the Eastern District of California on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction, blocking a law allowing the subjects of election deepfakes to sue the deepfakes creators for damages. The case concerns California Bill 2839 , passed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 17. The law prohibits the malicious distribution of “materially deceptive content” 120 days prior to an election and, in special cases, 60 days following an election.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Amid a growing body of research finding that attorneys face higher rates of mental illness than the general population, firms should consider setting up mental health first aid training programs to help lawyers assess mental health challenges in their colleagues and intervene with compassion, say psychologists Shawn Healy and Tracey Meyers.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A website that billed itself as the “world’s first robot lawyer” has agreed to pay $193,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it did…

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

We're still learning what was behind the crime. The post More Details Emerge In Small Town Murder Of Judge appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By Yazmeen O. Gadalla Many people know what career they want to pursue. They research options, do internships, and seek other avenues to find that perfect choice. And sometimes, the career and opportunities find them in the most inconspicuous of places. Alexa Lyles Brinegar recounts how she started her voyage into the vast field of […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Alexa Lyles Brinegar’s One-Stop Shop to the Legal Field first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday issued a critical report detailing alleged human rights violations within Georgia’s prison system. Following an investigation, the DOJ found that conditions in the state’s prisons violate the Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects against cruel and unusual punishment. This report draws attention to Georgia’s failure to protect inmates from violence and sexual harm, particularly for vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The federal government is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to declare that E-Rate reimbursement fraud is covered by the False Claims Act because the government provides the program's funding.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Among the winners of the 2024 MacArthur Foundation fellowships, commonly known as "genius grants," are a law professor who studies racial inequities and a researcher…

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 4, 2024

He should have kept his cannabis law practice separate. The post Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office appeared first on Above the Law.

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