It’s Time To Face The Fact That The LSAT Might Be Immortal
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
The LSAT keeps bouncing back from certain death. The post It’s Time To Face The Fact That The LSAT Might Be Immortal appeared first on Above the Law.
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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis fuelled by climate change and economy, finds UN report
JURIST
MAY 15, 2023
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) released a report Monday regarding Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs in 2023. The Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) highlighted that among the economic crisis and discrimination against women and girls in Afghanistan, climate change has also contributed to the humanitarian needs of the country.
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“What’s Going on So Far This Term”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“What’s Going on So Far This Term”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “What’s Going on So Far This Term” appeared first on How Appealing.
HRW says fossil fuel phaseout and rights safeguards are essential for Global Plastics Treaty
JURIST
MAY 15, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday urged countries involved in ongoing negotiations for an international anti-plastic pollution treaty to address the role of fossil fuels in plastic production. The organization also cited the need for human rights protections to be included within this Global Plastics Treaty. On November 28, 2022, countries began treaty negotiations based on a United Nations resolution mandating the creation of a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution by the end of
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
Balance Innovation And Legal Risk In AI Product Development
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
As a general counsel or in-house lawyer, you play a vital role in educating, guiding, and supporting your product development team. The post Balance Innovation And Legal Risk In AI Product Development appeared first on Above the Law.
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Yale Law Professor Writes Weirdest Defense Of Clarence Thomas Yet
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
Not sure the professor is grasping the actual issue here. The post Yale Law Professor Writes Weirdest Defense Of Clarence Thomas Yet appeared first on Above the Law.
“The Supreme Court outlawed split juries, but hundreds remain in prison anyway”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“The Supreme Court outlawed split juries, but hundreds remain in prison anyway”: Jason Breslow of NPR has this report. The post “The Supreme Court outlawed split juries, but hundreds remain in prison anyway” appeared first on How Appealing.
Biglaw Associates Are Growing Increasingly Worried About Layoffs
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
It's the big 'what if' for associates that everyone is dwelling on right now. The post Biglaw Associates Are Growing Increasingly Worried About Layoffs appeared first on Above the Law.
“Senate confirms Bradley N. Garcia to appeals court in DC; DOJ official is the first Latino judge on the court that hears cases with a national sweep on environment, labor and other policies”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“Senate confirms Bradley N. Garcia to appeals court in DC; DOJ official is the first Latino judge on the court that hears cases with a national sweep on environment, labor and other policies”: Ryan Tarinelli of Roll Call has this report. This evening, the U.S. Senate confirmed Bradley N. Garcia to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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Biglaw Attorneys Aren’t Bringing In As Much In Profit As They Used To….
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
No wonder folks are concerned about layoffs. The post Biglaw Attorneys Aren’t Bringing In As Much In Profit As They Used To… appeared first on Above the Law.
“27. Why I Wrote (and Hope You’ll Read) a Book About the ‘Shadow Docket’: With publication day coming tomorrow, a personal reflection on trying to make the more technical side of the Court’s history, output, and impact more accessible to lawyers and non-lawyers alike.”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“27. Why I Wrote (and Hope You’ll Read) a Book About the ‘Shadow Docket’: With publication day coming tomorrow, a personal reflection on trying to make the more technical side of the Court’s history, output, and impact more accessible to lawyers and non-lawyers alike.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Is Using Bonus Threats To Get Associates Back To The Office
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
Want your money? Get to the office, says Biglaw. The post Yet Another Top Biglaw Firm Is Using Bonus Threats To Get Associates Back To The Office appeared first on Above the Law.
“Memos show how Supreme Court justices scramble at the end of the session”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“Memos show how Supreme Court justices scramble at the end of the session”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “Memos show how Supreme Court justices scramble at the end of the session” appeared first on How Appealing.
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
South Carolina’s Racial Gerrymandering Is Headed To The Supreme Court
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
Maybe we should start calling racial gerrymandering to exclude black voters 'reverse affirmative action.' People only seem to care when you put 'reverse' in front of it. The post South Carolina’s Racial Gerrymandering Is Headed To The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
“GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections”: Julie Carr Smyth of The Associated Press has this report. The post “GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections” appeared first on How Appealing.
The High Cost Of Freedom: Britney Spears Pays Biglaw Firm More Than $4 Million In Legal Fees
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
The firm hit her bank account one more time -- and there should be nothing shocking about it. The post The High Cost Of Freedom: Britney Spears Pays Biglaw Firm More Than $4 Million In Legal Fees appeared first on Above the Law.
“16 Crucial Words That Went Missing From a Landmark Civil Rights Law; The phrase, seemingly deleted in error, undermines the basis for qualified immunity, the legal shield that protects police officers from suits for misconduct”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“16 Crucial Words That Went Missing From a Landmark Civil Rights Law; The phrase, seemingly deleted in error, undermines the basis for qualified immunity, the legal shield that protects police officers from suits for misconduct”: Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Why lawyers in Young Slime Life trial got a free lunch from strip club
ABA Journal
MAY 15, 2023
A defense lawyer in the Fulton County, Georgia, racketeering case against the Young Slime Life gang treated other lawyers in the criminal case to a…
“The Real Scandal Surrounding Clarence Thomas’s Gifts: Supreme Court Justices, alone in our system, are not truly regulated by anyone other than themselves.”
HowAppealing
MAY 15, 2023
“The Real Scandal Surrounding Clarence Thomas’s Gifts: Supreme Court Justices, alone in our system, are not truly regulated by anyone other than themselves.” Law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen has this Comment in the Talk of the Town section of the May 22, 2023 issue of The New Yorker. And in that same issue, Gersen also has a Books essay titled “ The Dark Side of Defamation Law: A revered Supreme Court ruling protected the robust debate vital to democracy — but made
Artificial Intelligence Saves Lawyers Time And Money While Improving Accessibility Of Data [Sponsored]
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
VIQ Solutions AI-powered technology and services helps legal professionals create documents in a faster, more efficient manner. The post Artificial Intelligence Saves Lawyers Time And Money While Improving Accessibility Of Data appeared first on Above the Law.
SEC Hints At Terraform's 'Confidential' Jump Trading Pact
Law 360
MAY 15, 2023
New filings from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicate that high-speed trading firm Jump Trading entered into a secret agreement to prop up the stable-value tokens issued by now-disgraced developer Terraform Labs roughly a year before the project's catastrophic collapse.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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Well, It Was Nice Knowing Diversity Incentives — See Also
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
Breaking Bakke : If affirmative actions gets overturned, it's gonna hit way more than some schools. Getting Paid In Opportunity Costs : Another firm tethers the bonus check to being in office. Don't Just Stop At The Court : Poorly made arguments aside, Prof. Carter has some points about Congress. It's Expensive, B H : Take a stab at guessing how much Britney Spears spent on legal fees.
What Associates Need To Know Before Switching Law Firms
Law 360
MAY 15, 2023
The days of staying at the same firm for the duration of one's career are mostly a thing of the past as lateral moves by lawyers are commonplace, but there are several obstacles that associates should consider before making a move, say attorneys at HWG.
LawVu Enhances Contract & Matter Functionality With AI [Sponsored]
Above The Law
MAY 15, 2023
LawVu, the category-defining legal workspace for in-house legal teams, today announced the addition of several new AI enhancements to their legal workspace. The post LawVu Enhances Contract & Matter Functionality With AI appeared first on Above the Law.
Chancery Denies Continued Fox Seal On Murdoch Deal Docs
Law 360
MAY 15, 2023
Terming the information "highly likely stale," a Delaware vice chancellor has rejected the continued sealing of documents from a 4-year-old challenge to an $82.4 million stock award to Rupert Murdoch and sons under a partial, $71 billion Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. merger with the Walt Disney Co.
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