JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday condemned the public flogging of more than 60 people, including more than a dozen women, by the Taliban in northern Sari Pul province. In a statement UNAMA called for respond for international human rights standards saying “63 people were publicly lashed in Saripul yesterday by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.
Paralegal.edu
JUNE 5, 2024
A resume plays a huge role in whether a candidate lands in the “Do Not Interview” pile. Experience, education, and competencies included in a resume should demonstrate a reason for a prospective employer to conduct an interview. However, many job seekers showcase non-relevant details that have no direct correlation to workplace-useful skills, or they overload their documents with ineffective content.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 6, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the federal government must provide additional funding to cover some administrative costs incurred by Native American tribes that operate their own health-care programs. By a vote of 5-4, with Justice Neil Gorsuch – perhaps the strongest ally of Native Americans on the court – providing the deciding vote, the justices upheld two rulings by federal appeals courts in favor of Native American tribes.
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2024
Thomas got just under $6 million in gifts while on the Court. The post Clarence Thomas’s Corruption Finally Has A Price Tag appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JUNE 4, 2024
Can the new advisory opinion interpreting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) move us beyond the lethargy of unmet climate change policy needs ? The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (the Tribunal, ITLOS) established the gravity of this question by stating that “climate change represents an existential threat and raises human rights concerns” (para. 66).
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Attorney at Work
JUNE 5, 2024
Intake is most important process in your law firm. Here are three top tips for improving it. The post Law Firm Intake: Save Time and Convert More Clients With These 3 Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 7, 2024
Share Justice Clarence Thomas revealed on Friday that conservative billionaire Harlan Crow paid for two trips in 2019, involving a hotel stay in Bali, Indonesia, and at a private club in Sonoma County, Calif. The news came as part of the justices’ annual financial disclosures , which are filed in mid-May and released in early June each year. The forms published online on Friday by the Administrative Office of the U.S.
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
She alleges threatening behavior after her run-in with the Alitos. The post Samuel Alito’s Neighbor Speaks Out, And It Ain’t Pretty appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 7, 2024
Don't expect a swift resolution in the U.S. Department of Justice's case against Live Nation, but a long litigation, with the company likely to represent itself as the creator of a competitive ecosystem, and the government faced with explaining how the ticketing giant formed under its watch, say Thomas Kliebhan and Taylor Hixon at GRSM50.
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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.
JURIST
JUNE 2, 2024
Jorge Huerta Cabrera, a candidate for local office in Mexico’s state of Puebla, was killed on Friday, marking the 37th political assassination during this year’s election, a record high. According to local media , Cabrera was gunned down near his home. Cabrera was the candidate for councilor of the PVEM- Mexico’s Green Party. According to local media , he was shot when he exited his truck, and was taken to the General Hospital of Izúcar de Matamoros, where he died.
LegalTalkNetwork
JUNE 4, 2024
Although the calendar celebration for Pride Month may only last four weeks, there is no expiration date for celebrating and honoring all of the brave trailblazers who have fought tirelessly to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for all Americans. Lawyers, in particular, have played a critical role in solidifying and protecting rights, like in the landmark Bostock v.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 5, 2024
Share On Thursday, June 6, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 6 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
JUNE 7, 2024
The mask mandate opinion read like gibberish and now we might know why. The post Judge Took All-Expense Paid Luxury Retreat Before Anti-Masker Opinion 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.
Law 360
JUNE 7, 2024
On Tuesday morning, seven Delaware state senators are set to open the first public round of debates on a fast-tracked Delaware General Corporation Law amendment package that would allow boards to cede some governance rights to big stockholders and Delaware Court oversight for some corporate actions to other jurisdictions.
JURIST
JUNE 7, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Thursday that Germany will start deporting criminals from Afghanistan and Syria after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant last week left one police officer dead and four more people injured, in a speech to the country’s parliament. Germany does not currently deport people to Afghanistan and Syria due to the humanitarian and security situations in those countries.
Patently O
JUNE 6, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Neuropublic S.A., a Greek technology company, has filed a federal lawsuit against the law firm Ladas & Parry LLP, with several claims stemming from the firm’s alleged mishandling of Neuropublic’s confidential invention disclosure — sending it out to a third party (“PatentManiac”) for a preliminary novelty search which then (again allegedly) further leaked the disclosure.
LawSites
JUNE 4, 2024
Last September, two litigation-focused Canadian legal technology companies, CiteRight and Jurisage, announced their merger, with the promise of combining CiteRight’s litigation drafting program with Jurisage’s AI technology to create an integrated legal research and drafting solution.
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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.
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2024
He's full on delusional about the current Court. The post Neil Gorsuch Says Supreme Court Colleagues Are A ‘Blessing’ To The American People appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 7, 2024
Terraform Labs' financial backer Jump Trading LLC cannot consolidate a pair of proposed class actions accusing it of propping up the failing crypto platform, with a federal judge ruling that purchasers of a massively devalued crypto token can keep their lawsuit against the high-speed trading firm in Illinois.
JURIST
JUNE 7, 2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed Thursday a District Court’s ruling to return books to a Texas public library after they were removed because of their viewpoint and content. This was a partial victory for the plaintiffs, as eight of the 17 banned books are to be returned to shelves. The Llano County Library in Texas removed 17 books in 2021 after the library received complaints about the books being too sexual to be in the children’s section.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 4, 2024
Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Last January, the Supreme Court refused to disturb an order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit that temporarily allowed New York to enforce a new concealed-carry law while multiple challenges to the law proceed.
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LawSites
JUNE 5, 2024
This has been a notable year for BriefCatch, a legal technology company devoted to helping legal professionals improve their legal writing. It started nine months ago, with the company’s raise of a $3.
Above The Law
JUNE 5, 2024
Eleventh Circuit judge explains why he used generative AI to develop his reasoning in a recent case. The post Federal Judge Uses ChatGPT To Make His Decision And It Makes More Sense Than You’d Think appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 7, 2024
A former portfolio manager at Allianz SE's U.S. unit told a Manhattan federal judge Friday that he lied to investors about the risks of the German fund giant's now-defunct Structured Alpha Funds, admitting to his role in a $6 billion fraud.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday that Italy violated the rights of a man who was held in psychiatric detention for nearly a decade, in violation of the country’s legislative shift toward deinstitutionalization. The case was brought by Fabio Cramesteter, who was convicted in 2003 on weapons possession and theft charges. The following year he appealed and was acquitted by reason of insanity.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 3, 2024
Share In a list of orders released on Monday morning , the Supreme Court added one new case to its argument docket for the 2024-25 term. With roughly one month remaining before the justices’ summer recess, during which they traditionally do not grant new petitions for review, the justices now have only 10 cases on their schedule for next term, well below their pace in prior terms.
OneLegal
JUNE 5, 2024
Discover the essential benefits and challenges of litigation technology and learn how to choose the right tools for your law firm. The post How can litigation technology support your law firm? appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
JUNE 7, 2024
She urges the justice to recuse himself. The post Former Alito Clerk Flips On Old Boss Over Upside Down Flag appeared first on Above the Law.
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