ALPS
MAY 2, 2023
Zero Trust Architecture simplified Lawyers have a “deer in the headlights” look whenever we talk about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) - and we do understand that look. ZTA is complicated and often causes your eyes to glaze over about two minutes after we bring ZTA into the conversation.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2023
Three environmental advocacy groups and one Native American organization Monday sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), alleging the agency failed to undertake a thorough environmental impact analysis after a SpaceX rocket exploded in Boca Chia, Texas, last week. The complaint alleges the FAA violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which requires federal agencies to consider and examine environmental effects before granting licenses or allowing federal projects.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
The judge is unimpressed with the bad behavior from the Biglaw firm. The post Federal Judge Disappointed Biglaw Attorneys Can’t Display Basic Compassion appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2023
Australian federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus Monday announced that $14.7 million will be dedicated to improving sexual assault laws across the country. Dreyfus stated that the main focus is on ensuring the criminal justice system and process do not further harm sexual assault victims. The funding will be delivered in two stages. Stage one will see the creation of a Law Reform Commission and an Export Advisory Group to explore the issues and provide recommendations, along with increased effor
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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
MAY 2, 2023
“These law schools sent the most grads to federal clerkships”: Karen Sloan of Reuters has this report. The post “These law schools sent the most grads to federal clerkships” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
Things can always get dumber. And they probably will. The post TX Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Sue All The Vaccines For Giving Us COVID appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2023
Vermont Governor Phil Scott Tuesday signed H. 190 , which removes the residency requirement from Vermont’s patient choice at end-of-life laws. The bill amends Vermont Statute Title 18 Chapter 113 § 5283 to remove the Vermont residency requirement. Now, under the law, a physician can prescribe a patient life-ending medicine that is self-administered by the patient.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
You don't say? The post Federal Judge Seems Less Than Convinced That Hillary Clinton Is Running Human Trafficking Ring Out Of A Pizza Place appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2023
A new order Monday implemented amended the law regarding legal aid in family cases in the UK to include those with parental responsibilities as well as prospective guardians. The Legal Aid: Family and Domestic Abuse (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2023 made changes to The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), to widen the scope of those who are given legal aid in the family law sector.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“The Senate Judiciary Committee is quickly advancing nominees”: U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) has this letter to the editor online at The Washington Post. The post “The Senate Judiciary Committee is quickly advancing nominees” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2023
A Minnesota state court Monday convicted former police officer Tou Thao of aiding and abetting second degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Thao was one of the four police officers present at the 2020 arrest that resulted in Floyd’s death. Unlike the other officers, Thao did not participate in holding Floyd down, but instead held back bystanders, preventing intervention.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“It’s Time to Reacquaint Americans With the Possibility of Changing the Constitution. Here’s Where to Begin.” Law professors Kate Shaw and Julie C. Suk have this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “It’s Time to Reacquaint Americans With the Possibility of Changing the Constitution. Here’s Where to Begin.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
The Supreme Court Is Blaming Their Ineptitude At Being Law-Abiding On The Constitution : Their key defenses? Separation of Powers and not wanting to be bad friends. What, Is It Like Hard or Something? This judge's disappointment resonated heavily. Twitter Blue Is Basically The New Playboy For Law Firms : Need more context? Read this. If You Needed Proof That "Common Knowledge" Isn't Always That Common. : Bless whoever has to deal with pro se litigants.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“Third Circuit Adopts Early Filing Deadline Despite Dissent”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. The “dissent” mentioned in the headline refers to opposition that the court received from practitioners during the notice and comment period. Today’s Third Circuit order adopting the rule change does not note any dissents.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
If you are not already involved in your company’s sustainability reporting process, you will need to jump into the fray with both feet. The post What General Counsels Need To Know About EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“New documents show how Sandra Day O’Connor helped George W. Bush win the 2000 election”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report. The post “New documents show how Sandra Day O’Connor helped George W. Bush win the 2000 election” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
One officer yelled, 'Hands up.' It didn’t register, so we looked at them blankly. We were so confused. The post Experiencing An Active Shooter Situation appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“Judge Ana de Alba — Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit”: Harsh Voruganti has this post at his blog, “The Vetting Room.” The post “Judge Ana de Alba — Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
A legal marketing conundrum. The post Law Firm Suggests Reimbursing For Twitter Blue… In Case You Want Clients To Laugh At You appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“What the Supreme Court Does in the Shadows: Unsigned, unexplained orders have reshaped American law.” Adam Serwer has this article online at The Atlantic. The post “What the Supreme Court Does in the Shadows: Unsigned, unexplained orders have reshaped American law.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
That's more than 8% of the firm's lawyers. The post Partners Lead Mass Defection From Biglaw Firm, With Up To 140 Lawyers Set To Join New Boutique appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules for Aurora hospital that refused to administer ivermectin for COVID-19”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued today. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court rules for Aurora hospital that refused to administer ivermectin for COVID-19” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
This won't help U.S. News to recover from its bad reputation. The post An Indefinite Delay Of The U.S. News Law School Rankings Can’t Be Good appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2023
“Release of Justice Stevens’s Private Papers Opens Window Into Supreme Court; The justice’s files on thousands of cases, including landmark decisions on abortion and the 2000 election, were made public”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. The post “Release of Justice Stevens’s Private Papers Opens Window Into Supreme Court; The justice’s files on thousands of cases, including landmark decisions on abortion and the 2000 election, were made
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2023
What law students need to know before they become summer associates. The post Summer Associate Programs (Part III): Tips For Success appeared first on Above the Law.
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