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The Truth About Lying on a Resume – It Can Kill Your Candidacy

Paralegal.edu

There is no place for inaccuracy on a resume or application, whether by fabrication, embellishment, or omission. Don’t make stuff up, twist information, or distort details to gain an advantage. This constitutes professional fraud.

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Ohio AG files lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over East Palestine train derailment

JURIST

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Tuesday filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern over the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The complaint contains 58 counts for relief under numerous state and federal environmental laws.

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GPT Takes the Bar Exam Again; This Time It Scores Among Top 10% of Test Takers

LawSites

Remember earlier this year when two legal scholars and scientists had GPT 3.5 take the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam and it failed to pass?

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Protecting Client Trust Accounts When Banks Collapse

My Shingle

As if lawyers didn’t already have enough to worry about when it comes to protecting client trust accounts, add bank solvency to the list. As the recent meltdowns of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank remind lawyers, even a bank may not always be a secure repository for client funds.

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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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FBI reports 11.6 percent increase in hate crimes across US

JURIST

The FBI Monday released new hate crime statistics which showed an 11.6 percent rise in hate crimes from 2020 to 2021. A transition to a new reporting system meant that there was an initial decrease in data recorded in the FBI’s annual report.

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UN concerned about human rights violations committed through use of counter-terrorism technologies

JURIST

The UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Counter-Terrorism, Fionnuala Aoláin, Tuesday expressed concern that digital technologies used to combat terrorism contribute to human rights violations around the world.

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Feds Issue First Indictment Related to 10b5-1 Plans

Intelligize Blog

After months of signaling a crackdown was coming, the federal government has broken new ground by issuing its first indictment against an executive, based solely on the use of so-called 10b5-1 plans.

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Ohio approves ballot measure to enshrine reproductive rights in state constitution

JURIST

The Ohio Ballot Board Monday voted to move forward with a proposed ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in the state’s constitution.

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The morning read for Tuesday, March 14

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court.

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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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US Justice Department sues Rite Aid alleging it filled unnecessary opioid prescriptions

JURIST

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint Monday against Rite Aid claiming the corporation and its state branches filled prescriptions for controlled substances that were not medically necessary, did not have a valid prescription or were issued by prescribers acting outside their usual areas of practice.

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New GPT-4 Passes All Sections Of The Uniform Bar Exam. Maybe This Will Finally Kill The Bar Exam.

Above The Law

Can we admit that the bar exam is a bad test now that robots can outperform humans? The post New GPT-4 Passes All Sections Of The Uniform Bar Exam. Maybe This Will Finally Kill The Bar Exam. appeared first on Above the Law. Technology Bar Exams Casetext GPT-4

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India Supreme Court orders special constitutional panel to consider same-sex marriage laws

JURIST

The Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered a special constitutional panel of five judges to consider a series of petitions related to same-sex marriage. The 15 petitions at issue were filed by same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists between 2020 and 2022.

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Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Call Alex Jones Too Malicious To Discharge $1.4B Damage Award In Bankruptcy

Above The Law

Turns out that bankruptcy is way less fun than this guy thought it would be. The post Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Call Alex Jones Too Malicious To Discharge $1.4B Damage Award In Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law. Government Alex Jones Bankruptcy Defamation Guns / Firearms Sandy Hook

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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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US claims military drone downed by Russian fighter over Black Sea was legally flying in international airspace

JURIST

The US military Tuesday announced a Russian fighter jet collided with and downed a US drone over the Black Sea. The US claims Russia downed the drone in international airspace while it was acting in accordance with international law.

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How To Get Canceled At A Law School For Fun And Profit

Above The Law

Someone’s fighting strategy is better than the others. The post How To Get Canceled At A Law School For Fun And Profit appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools Cancel Culture LawProfBlawg

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US appeals court rules Apple can proceed with suit against Patent Office over patentability review process

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Monday found that Apple can proceed with a lawsuit against the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to challenge a set of instructions given by the PTO Director to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board about patentability reviews.

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Are You an Awakened Lawyer?

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | Here are the five most common traits of awakened lawyers. The post Are You an Awakened Lawyer? appeared first on Attorney at Work. Law Firm Leaders Lawyer Health Legal Career Development Well-Being You at Work Spotlight

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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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US Environmental Protection Agency proposes to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

JURIST

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday proposed a regulation to limit the amount of six different per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

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After Weathering 2022 Cyber Attacks, Australia Positions Itself as World Leader in Cyber Security

The Crime Report

Australia’s first cabinet minister for cyber security, Clare O’Neil recently presented a new plan for the country to become “the world’s most cyber secure country by 2030,” after Australia weathered multiple large-scale hacks in 2022.

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Iranian Judicial Chief announces the pardoning of more than 22,000 anti-government protesters

JURIST

Iranian Judicial Chief Gholem-Hossein Mohseni Monday announced that more than 82,000 people have been pardoned, including more than 22,000 people arrested after participating in anti-government protests. Mohseni made the announcement in an interview with the website of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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Alabama Boosts Pay for Corrections Officers Amidst Turmoil in State Carceral System

The Crime Report

Last week, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced a competitive pay increase for Alabama correctional officers as the state addresses a rough year in Alabama jails and prisons, including high death rates and a high-profile lawsuit against Alabama jail officers.

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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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Man responsible for NYC truck attack sentenced to life in prison after jury deadlock

JURIST

Sayfullo Saipov, responsible for the death of eight people in an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack, was sentenced to life in prison Monday after a New York jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on his sentence. Saipov had been convicted on 28 counts by the same jury in January 2023.

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New Product, Josef Q, Uses OpenAI’s Tech To Transform Policies and Regulations Into Digital Q&A Tools

LawSites

Josef , the Australia-based no-code automation platform for legal professionals, is next week launching the beta version of a new product, Josef Q, that uses advanced AI to transform policies and regulations — such as those pertaining to privacy, data security, HR and procurement — into digital Q&A tools.

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Australia government inquiry reveals underreported abuse of people with disabilities

JURIST

The Australian Disability Royal Commission Tuesday published their final progress report for 2022, detailing findings on the challenges people with disabilities face in public spaces, including sexual abuse, assault and discrimination.

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“Hating Everyone Everywhere All At Once At Stanford: Don’t Expect Free Speech Disputes To Have Heroes.”

HowAppealing

“Hating Everyone Everywhere All At Once At Stanford: Don’t Expect Free Speech Disputes To Have Heroes.” ” Ken White has this interesting post at his Substack site, “The Popehat Report.” ” The post “Hating Everyone Everywhere All At Once At Stanford: Don’t Expect Free Speech Disputes To Have Heroes.” ” appeared first on How Appealing

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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.