MyCase
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
When you see the Nike swoosh, do the words “Just Do It” come to mind? Or when you hear “Give me a break”, do you finish it with “Break me off a piece of that Kit-Kat bar”? Your law firm may not have slogans or jingles, but it can still leave a lasting impression. How do you ensure your firm’s impression is a positive one? It starts with law firm branding.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Austrian diplomat Volker T ürk to be the next High Commissioner for Human Rights. Following approval by the UN General Assembly, Türk will replace Chilean national Michelle Bachelet. Bachelet decided not to seek a second term after she served as the High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1 September, 2018, until 31 August, 2022.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
“Justice Gorsuch Said Findings of Probe Into Leaked Roe Draft Opinion Will Be Made in Report; The justice, speaking at a judicial conference, also criticized the cost and time it takes to enter the legal profession”: Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Justice Gorsuch Said Findings of Probe Into Leaked Roe Draft Opinion Will Be Made in Report; The justice, speaking at a judicial conference, also criticized the cost and time it takes to enter the le
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Angola’s Constitutional Court Thursday filed a final dismissal of The National Union for the Total Independence of Angola’s (UNITA) challenge to the nation’s August 24 presidential election results. As a result, UNITA and other opposition parties called for peaceful demonstrations to protest against what they have described as election “irregularities.” .
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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.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
“Coming soon to the Supreme Court: Can class reps receive incentive awards?” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Coming soon to the Supreme Court: Can class reps receive incentive awards?” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
“Ex-Texas Supreme Court justice who challenged Paxton joins Houston firm”: Chinekwu Osakwe of Reuters has this report. The post “Ex-Texas Supreme Court justice who challenged Paxton joins Houston firm” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Do better. The post Cruel Seventh Circuit Order Refuses To Reschedule Hearing After Miscarriage appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
“Washington Supreme Court OKs virtual life term for teen”: Gene Johnson of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “One year after saying virtual life sentences are unconstitutional for teenage killers, the Washington Supreme Court changed course Thursday in a split ruling that drew irate dissents from four justices.” You can access today’s 5-to-4 ruling of the Washington State Supreme Court at this link.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
A new report in California says that sexual and physical violence is causing a health crisis in the state. According to the most recent annual report from the California Study on Violence Experiences across the Lifespan (CalVEX) from the Center on Gender Equity and Health at the University of California San Diego, violence is increasing in California, with notable increases since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
All of this could have been prevented if they just made the cops pinky swear not to plant evidence. The post Brooklyn Beats Crime By Cleaning Records Tied To Dirty Cops appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The burgeoning legal cannabis industry has become a powerful economic driver in many states. But since marijuana is still classified in federal law as an illicit substance, growers have no access to federal bankruptcy protection, undermining the industry’s potential, warns a new report. Cannabis remains a Schedule 1 drug federally – on par with heroin – allowing the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) to block bankruptcy relief to businesses that sell the product, acting as “the boogeyman of ba
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
We all had a good laugh, but. The post Avoiding The Alex Jones Phone Fiasco Requires A Pretty Simple Fix appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The Alliance for Safety and Justice, a national criminal justice reform non-profit, has launched a new program called TimeDone Pennsylvania which seeks to help people in that state clear their records by providing connections to legal resources and employers for people with criminal records, free background checks, as well as other services like person finance workshops and planning for ownership, reports PennLive.
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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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Lateral Link is delighted to announce a new initiative to spotlight associates on the rise! The post The Future Rainmakers Award: 10 Associates Poised For Greatness appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Email (and, therefore, Outlook) has taken over our days. It’s time to take control back and make space for more meaningful work. These five Outlook tips for legal professionals will help you stay focused and get through your email faster. Outlook Tips for Legal Professionals. 1. Drag and Drop to Create Appointments, Tasks and Contacts. You can easily convert emails to appointments, tasks and contacts with a quick drag and drop.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
These results are striking in that they are contrary to the stereotypical portrayal we see of cannabis users on TV and in movies, who are portrayed as lazy and apathetic 'stoners.'. The post Study Further Helps Destigmatize Cannabis Use appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Newly published New York state data reveals that prison officials continue to hold hundreds of people in solitary confinement for long stretches of time, despite a new state law, called the HALT Solitary Act, which prohibited the placement of any incarcerated person in solitary confinement, known as “segregated confinement,” for more than 15 days in a row, and more than 20 nonconsecutive days in a 60-day period, reports Gothamist.
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ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is launching a new survey to assess how the motherhood penalty and other caregiver bias impacts…
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Jeopardy doesn't attach if you get pardoned before trial, genius. The post ‘They Will Have To Kill Me First,’ Promises Steve Bannon, Just Hours Before Surrender To NY Prosecutors appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Social media and other browsing records have long been used by police during criminal abortion investigations, a precedent that has drawn new controversy after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned federal abortion protections earlier this year. In a recent case, police used a teen’s private Facebook conversations to charge her and her mother with violating Nebraska’s abortion ban.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
It costs $100 million to start your own personalized law school collection. The post Lawyer Donates Another $50M To Get Second Law School Named After Him appeared first on Above the Law.
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LegalReader
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
If you refuse to cooperate with the other parent, follow the temporary court order, bad-mouth your ex-partner, or have emotional blow-ups, it will likely backfire.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Vela Wood's VW Abroad program should inspire more firms. The post This Law Firm Invited Everyone To Work From Portugal And I Guarantee They Have A Better ‘Firm Culture’ For It appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
For the last five decades in the United States, the longest-running criminal justice reform has involved Diversion. Grounded in criminogenic risk/need, which is the science behind crime reduction, along with its companion of crime desistance—two sides of the same coin—Diversion reduces future criminal activity by addressing the underlying drivers of crime.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
If you want to really p**s off associates, mandates are the way to do it. The post Biglaw Firms Want Associates Back In The Office — Will Mandates Work? appeared first on Above the Law.
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