Above The Law
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
It's the Hunger Games, but for associates. The post Law Firm Informs First-Years It Will Fire One-Third Of Them… But Won’t Say Which Until Later appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Ruslin Jusoh, Director-General of Malaysia’s Immigration Department, announced Thursday that 131 primarily Rohingya men from Myanmar escaped from the Bidor Immigration Detention Center in Perak, Malaysia, with one being killed. Perak police provided details of the incident, revealing that the fatal event occurred during a riot within the detention center when an escapee attempted to cross a highway and was struck by a passing vehicle.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Most law firms that aren’t yet into it, want to get into document assembly – because they understand the advantages related to quicker document preparation = more work volume, or more time off. But, a lot of those potential document assembly users get caught in the starting blocks – because they don’t know to prepare toward the launch of a document assembly software.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit blocked on Thursday prison inmates’ lawsuit against Oregon Governor Kate Brown and others for putting the inmates on the lowest tier of priority for access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The court found that the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act immunized state officials and the vaccine administration from liability.
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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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Law firms have not necessarily used data to their advantage, like other businesses. But, you know what they say: better late than never ! And, if you haven’t tried launching and managing KPIs in your law firm , there’s no time like the present, for doing just that. Now, KPIs (key performance indicators) are simply numbers derived from statistics that define part of a law firm’s process.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The "eggshell plaintiff" or "eggshell skull" doctrine generally "holds that holds that a defendant’s liability in a tort claim is not mitigated by a plaintiff’s unforeseeable, pre-existing susceptibility to injury." But does the doctrine apply to a murder or voluntary.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Greek police officers clashed with protestors waving wooden poles with red flags at demonstrations that took place Thursday night decrying Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ bill that would grant licenses to foreign universities to operate within the nation. Videos appear to show that police later utilized tear gas against the protestors after several of their officers were allegedly attacked.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Thoughts on the Declining Numbers of SCOTUS Clerks Becoming Law Professors; One track became two”: Orin S. Kerr has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Thoughts on the Declining Numbers of SCOTUS Clerks Becoming Law Professors; One track became two” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced Friday that it had suspended senior official Toomas Makhkur after the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) announced that it had exposed an embezzlement scheme within the ministry. In January, the SSU reported that it had discovered an embezzlement scheme involving current and former ministry officials and an arms company, Lviv Arsenal.
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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
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Gov. Lee picks Memphis judge Mary Wagner for upcoming Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy”: Evan Mealins of The Tennessean has this report. The post “Gov. Lee picks Memphis judge Mary Wagner for upcoming Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions Thursday on a Sudanese financial institution and two companies accused of funding belligerents in the ongoing civil war in the northeast African country. The sanctions involved Alkhaleej Bank, as well as development company Zadna International and metal ore company Al-Fakher Advanced Works. In a press release, the Treasury accused the companies of funding the conflict, laundering money for the military and “engaging in policies that threaten
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Trump’s critics hope that Antonin Scalia can sway the Supreme Court in 14th Amendment fight”: John Fritze, now with CNN, has this report. The post “Trump’s critics hope that Antonin Scalia can sway the Supreme Court in 14th Amendment fight” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The European Union (EU) on Friday imposed sanctions against five individuals from Guatemala that “undermine[d] democracy, the rule of law or the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala” according to a press release by the Council of the EU. The Friday sanctions followed a January 12 Council decision , purported to freeze assets of those who were “responsible for, engaging in, providing support to, or benefitting from, actions that undermine democracy, the rule of law or the pea
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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
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“US court to hear JetBlue, Spirit appeal over blocked merger in June”: Nate Raymond and David Shepardson of Reuters have this report. The post “US court to hear JetBlue, Spirit appeal over blocked merger in June” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The District Court of Hong Kong convicted Hong Kong activists Gregory Wong, Ng Chi-yung, Ho Chun-yin and Lam Kan-kwan on Thursday over rioting at Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Complex on July 1, 2019. The riot occurred on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China and occurred in the broader context of the 2019 Hong Kong protests.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Supreme Court Lets West Point Keep Using Race in Admissions”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report. You can access today’s order of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link. The post “Supreme Court Lets West Point Keep Using Race in Admissions” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
News agency CNA revealed Wednesday that the top pardons board in Malaysia halved former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year sentence for corruption, embezzlement and money laundering through Malaysia’s state-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad ( 1MDB ). The board has also reduced the imposed fine to 50 million ringgit ($10.6 million) from 210 million ringgit.
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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
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Supreme Court Faces ‘Another Blockbuster Term’ After Slow Start; Over the past four months, a term that early on resembled plain vanilla in the public psyche has become rocky road”: Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report. The post “Supreme Court Faces ‘Another Blockbuster Term’ After Slow Start; Over the past four months, a term that early on resembled plain vanilla in the public psyche has become rocky road” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Canadian Minister of Health Mark Holland stated Thursday that the planned restrictions for transgender youth in the Alberta province are “extremely dangerous” and place children “at risk.” Holland’s statement came one day after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to implement new policies regarding transgender minors’ access to medical treatment, pronoun use in school and participation in sports.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Harvard Law Review elects second Black woman president in 137 years”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Harvard Law Today reports that “ Sophia M. Hunt ’25 elected president of the Harvard Law Review.” The post “Harvard Law Review elects second Black woman president in 137 years” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Generative AI dominated Legalweek. but how much amounted to smoke and mirrors? The post Award-Winning Actor Sets Tone For Legalweek’s Heavy Dose Of Acting When It Came To Gen AI appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Justice Misses Half of Texas Supreme Court Arguments to Campaign; Justice John Devine absent for 28 of 50 cases this term; Says he watches arguments later, campaigning part of job”: Ryan Autullo of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Justice Misses Half of Texas Supreme Court Arguments to Campaign; Justice John Devine absent for 28 of 50 cases this term; Says he watches arguments later, campaigning part of job” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
There's a reason why we referred to this firm as the 'poster child' for recent layoffs. The post Goodwin Is Cutting Even More Associate Jobs Under The Guise Of ‘Performance Reviews’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
“Fifteen Questions: Jeannie Suk Gersen on Free Speech, Fast Fashion, and Getting Over Yourself.” Jem K. Williams has this interview online at The Harvard Crimson. The post “Fifteen Questions: Jeannie Suk Gersen on Free Speech, Fast Fashion, and Getting Over Yourself.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's key developments in California, Florida and New York — and on how a U.S. Supreme Court rollback of Chevron deference could affect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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