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Idaho legislature passes bill to use firing squads as a method of execution

JURIST

The Idaho legislature Monday passed House Bill 186 which will allow firing squads as a method of execution, making death by firing squad the standard execution procedure if lethal injections are found to be unconstitutional.

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How to Ruin Your Career in 5 Easy Steps

The Estrin Report

Chere B. Estrin As CEO of a prominent (yes, let’s acknowledge it here!), staffing organization, I talk to lots of unhappy or frustrated people, not exactly my favorite thing. As someone who loves coming to work, my Pollyanna attitude is that everyone should have the same experience.

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FAQs on Chat GPT for Solo and Small Law Firms

My Shingle

In the past three months since the November 30, 2023 release of ChatGPT, I’ve seen all kinds of misconceptions about the technology from how it works to whether reliance on it could trigger copyright liability or penalties in Google search engine ranking.

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Court of Appeals of Arkansas Finds No Error With Leading Questions to Child Witness

EvidenceProf Blog

Similar to its federal counterpart, Arkansas Rule of Evidence 611(c) provides that Leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop his testimony. Ordinarily leading questions should be permitted

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.

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Litigation Technology Tips for Paralegals

Paralegal Bootcamp

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand.

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As drought persists in the west, justices to consider Navajo Nation’s rights to Colorado River

SCOTUSBlog

Share Thirty percent of Navajo Nation citizens have no running water. Navajos use 8-10 gallons of water a day, about a tenth of what the average American uses.

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Diane – you were nice and caring.

Diane Drain

“You were very nice and caring. I cannot thank you enough Diane for taking the time to speak with me. Your website has so much information and very helpful. You were very nice and caring. Appreciate you ! R.G. The post Diane – you were nice and caring. appeared first on Law Office of D.L.

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On LawNext Podcast: As He Steps Down As Dean, Gordon Smith Reflects On His Mission To Make BYU Law ‘One Of The Most Innovative Law Schools in the Country’

LawSites

In 2018, two years after D. Gordon Smith became dean of the J.

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Revived SEC Admissions Policy Fizzled in First Year

Intelligize Blog

You could be forgiven if you don’t recall an announcement made by a Securities and Exchange Commission official in 2021. A killer virus spreading around the world, a war in Europe, an attempted insurrection in Washington – there has been a lot going on.

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2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management Report

Gartner has positioned Evisort in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management. Read the report to learn why Evisort is a Visionary provider in the market.

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NYC police commissioner rejected more than half of disciplinary recommendation offered by review board in 2022

JURIST

The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) Thursday released data showing that the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) rejected over half of the CCRB’s disciplinary recommendations in 2022.

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Court rules for deaf student in education-law case

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday revived a deaf student’s lawsuit against a Michigan school district that failed to provide him with a qualified sign-language interpreter.

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Out now: Private International Law and Arbitral Jurisdiction by Faidon Varesis

Conflict of Laws

Ever since the infamous West Tankers saga , if not before, the interplay between the international jurisdiction of national courts and arbitral tribunals has been subject to a constant stream of publications.

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CALIFORNIA’S CONTRACEPTIVE EQUITY ACT OF 2022

JayS.Rothman&Associates

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary law that provides employees with protection from discrimination, retaliation and harassment in employment.

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Top 3 Data Privacy Challenges for Contract Compliance in 2022

The data privacy landscape is quickly becoming fragmented with dozens of new laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to issues that can cost millions of dollars. Download this paper to find out how contract intelligence can help.

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AI Is Changing the Legal Industry

InHouseBlog

Changing the legal industry is typically something that takes decades or more of time. But the proliferation of AI tools in daily life and business settings is set to change all that.

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ICC issues arrest warrant against Putin for forced deportation of Ukrainian children

JURIST

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is seeking the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, according to a statement released by the court Friday.

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Developing Model Federal Legislation to Advance Safe and Responsible Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal Research in the United States

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

The Sabin Center today published model federal legislation to advance safe and responsible ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR) research in U.S. waters.

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Biglaw Firm Conducts Layoffs, Citing ‘Shifting Market Dynamics’

Above The Law

Layoffs continue among even the most successful Biglaw firms. The post Biglaw Firm Conducts Layoffs, Citing ‘Shifting Market Dynamics’ appeared first on Above the Law. Biglaw Layoffs Lowenstein Sandler Staff Layoffs

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10 Zen Ways to Manage Cash Flows with Contract Intelligence

When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier. Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders.

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Dog toy poking fun at Jack Daniel’s leads to dispute over parody exception to trademark protections

SCOTUSBlog

Share It is fair to expect Wednesday’s arguments in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products to be heated, as the justices consider the possibility that protection for parodies requires an exception to traditional trademark protections.

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2022 Pro Bono Reporting is Open for NC Paralegals

NCBA

By Rachel Royal In 2022, the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (the “PBRC”) launched a statewide voluntary Paralegal Pro Bono Reporting process for the first time. In 2022, 127 paralegals reported performing 1,983 hours of pro bono service throughout the year.

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Environmental groups sue Biden administration over $8B oil and gas project

JURIST

Six environmental and Indigenous organizations joined in bringing a lawsuit Tuesday against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the US Department of the Interior over the decision to approve ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil and gas project.

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“Senators relaunch bill seeking to force Supreme Court to televise sessions”

HowAppealing

“Senators relaunch bill seeking to force Supreme Court to televise sessions”: Dan Mangan of CNBC has this report. The post “Senators relaunch bill seeking to force Supreme Court to televise sessions” appeared first on How Appealing

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6 Best Practices to Maximize Value from Vendor Contracts

With uncertainty on the rise and margins and operating budgets stretched thin, there are a range of obstacles threatening to sap value from deals with vendors. Status quo vendor contract management costs businesses millions of dollars every year. Contract Intelligence can help businesses get more value from vendor contracts.

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No Quarter: Do You Need to Backfill Your Referral Marketing Pipeline?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms have traditionally been built on the back of referral marketing. You know, lawyers going to events, meeting other attorneys and business owners, and thus generating inbound leads to their firms. That’s pretty much how it’s always been.

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Christian school renews effort to expand religious freedom over employment

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here.

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Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities

Attorney at Work

Sally Schmidt | Tips for managing pricing conversations to deepen your relationships. The post Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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North Dakota Supreme Court upholds abortion ban injunction

JURIST

The North Dakota Supreme Court Thursday upheld a preliminary injunction on the state’s abortion ban while litigation on the matter proceeds. The injunction stops enforcement of N.D.C. 12.1-31-12 , which went into effect after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms, with the most diverse responsibilities. The right legal software has the potential to help streamline and automate the administrative side of the business, so you can focus on what matters.