LawSites

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this episode of the LawSites video series How It Works , we get a demonstration of Sage Timeslips , a time-and-billing platform for law firms, legal professionals, and service-based businesses that offers a suite of features to streamline time tracking, invoicing and financial management. To demonstrate the features of Sage Timeslips, our guest today is Desi Williams , sales engineer.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Armita Geravand, a teenage girl who was seen unconscious after allegedly encountering police officers on a train without wearing hijab on October 1, is said to be “brain dead,” according to an Iranian semi-state media report published Sunday. Tehran metro station surveillance shows that on October 1, 16-year-old Geravand, on her way to school, entered the metro carriage from Shohada station at around 7:08 a.m, with her hair uncovered.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Speech is free. Defamation is not. The post Alex Jones Just Got A New Boss Forever, And It Is The Sandy Hook Plaintiffs appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A recent report published by two human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs), REDRESS and the Clooney Foundation , found, “The UK has deviated from its historical commitment to international justice.” The report went on to argue that the UK should reform its existing laws to allow for greater universal jurisdiction , clearing a path to bring more international human rights violations claims in the UK.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“Trump’s Court Whisperer Had a State Judicial Strategy. Its Full Extent Only Became Clear Years Later. Conservative activist Leonard Leo helped elect a judge in Wisconsin. Without him, the GOP feared their agenda would be ‘toast,’ according to an email.” Andrea Bernstein and Andy Kroll of ProPublica have this report. The post “Trump’s Court Whisperer Had a State Judicial Strategy.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“From COVID meds to abortion. Why conservatives are fighting the FDA’s power to regulate drugs.” John Fritze of USA Today has this report. The post “From COVID meds to abortion. Why conservatives are fighting the FDA’s power to regulate drugs.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“Why shouldn’t elephants have rights? They’re intelligent beings who can feel joy and sorrow.” Online at The Los Angeles Times, professor Jeff Sebo has an essay that begins, “The California Supreme Court is considering whether to grant a hearing for three elephants — Nolwazi, Amahle and Mabu — at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.” The post “Why shouldn’t elephants have rights?

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If the remaining 10 states expanded Medicaid, uninsured rates would greatly drop for women of reproductive age, non-Hispanic Black adults and young adults, a new Urban Institute report found.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“Texas is a Magic 8 Ball for the Country”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “Texas is a Magic 8 Ball for the Country” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former prosecutor who invented charges against innocent man is, shall we say, 'unrepentant' at state bar disciplinary proceedings. The post Disgraced Prosecutor Tells Ethics Trial That Sometimes Innocent Bystanders Can ‘Go Home And Murder Their Spouse’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Cloud Court Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you’re worried about substitute service providers and existing companies breaking into your livelihood, read on. Stop asking whether AI will take your job. It can’t, not with inherent physical and technical limitations and the high costs to train LLMs. Instead, ask how soon could someoneuse AI to augment their capabilities and take your job. Understand how you differentiate yourself (or not) from services that are trying to whittle away your customer base.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Everybody wants to be more efficient and profitable. We talk about how to get there on the latest Non-Eventcast. The post The Productive Law Firm: Technology Applications appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Kelly Lake, the CEO and executive director for CEB: Continuing Education of the Bar, a California-focused provider of legal research…

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iHire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Is lying on your resume a bad idea? Find out what can happen if you lie on your resume from iHire’s Certified Master Resume Writer.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

* After all the hemming and hawing and stealth layoffs and delayed starts. most law firms are on track to meet 2023 budgets. [ American Lawyer ] * Tech industry lawyer reportedly coordinated letter to Congress asking them not to pass AI regulations. On the one hand, AI probably needs some regulation. On the other hand, maybe it's best if the tweebs who can't elect a Speaker aren't writing those laws. [ Politico ] * Meanwhile, the spread of AI sends a bunch of lawyers back to school. [ Legaltech

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Law 360

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Intel and a patent licensing company that won a $2.18 billion verdict from a jury in Waco, Texas, have continued duking it out in the weeks following oral arguments at the Federal Circuit, with Intel telling the judges on Monday that the newest defense of that number "contradicts" something in the licensing company's earlier defense.

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LLRX

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Whether speaking with lawyers and law students who haven’t gotten around to trying ChatGPT or collaborating with post-doc explainable and legal AI experts with 20+ years of machine learning and Natural Language Processing experience, Colin Lachance , legal tech innovator and leader, is no closer to understanding in what way and precisely when permanent change will come, but is unshakeably convinced that change will be enormous, uneven, disruptive and, in many cases, invisible.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To be fair, I've never gotten a Whopper that looked like what was on the window. The post Burger King Wants Sanctions On The Menu appeared first on Above the Law.

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OneLegal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When it comes to writing contracts, clarity and conciseness rule the day. If you’re new to drafting contracts, here are some tips that will help you avoid some costly mistakes. The post Top attorney tips for how to write contracts and agreements appeared first on One Legal.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The regulator last week slashed the amount of time activists have to report stakes of 5% or more. The post Finance Docket: Activists Heat Up, SEC To Cool Them Down appeared first on Above the Law.

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LLRX

OCTOBER 23, 2023

An interview by Ryan Tate with the New York Times reporter and long time privacy journalist Kashmir Hill on how investigating Clearview AI helped her appreciate facial recognition—and envision a chaotic future.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Judge Killed In Front Of His Home: There is a reward for info that helps with the suspect's arrest. Biglaw Firm In Big Trouble: Former senior associate files discrimination suit. Not Very Progressive Prosecutor Of You: Prosecutor fired for insisting photographer be treated like a gang member. Can't Have It Your Way: Burger King asks judge for sanctions.

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LLRX

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Dr. Ravi Sen discusses how Google, Microsoft and others boast that generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT will make searching the internet better than ever for users. For example, rather than having to wade through a sea of URLs, users will be able to just get an answer combed from the entire internet. There are also some concerns with the rise of AI-fueled search engines, such as the opacity over where information comes from, the potential for “hallucinated” answers and copyright

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Congrats to those who passed the most recent NY bar exam! The post The New York Bar Exam Is Remarkably Consistent appeared first on Above the Law.

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Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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