‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 Ways Generative AI Will Change Legal Marketing
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
Opportunities abound. The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 5 Ways Generative AI Will Change Legal Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.
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HRW: Afghanistan Hazara community at risk due to inadequate protections by authorities
JURIST
MAY 3, 2024
Inadequate protections by the de-facto Taliban authorities in Afghanistan continue to leave the Shia- Hazara community at risk and contribute to their plight, according a report released Friday by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report highlighted that endless conflict in the country continues to affect the lives of many marginalized communities in the country, particularly Hazaras and emphasized that the Islamic State Khorosan Province (ISKP) has notoriety for persistent attacks targeting Shia Ha
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Law Revue Video Contest 2024: The Finalists!
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
Who will follow the winners of years past into the annals of Law Revue history? It's up to you, our readers! The post Law Revue Video Contest 2024: The Finalists! appeared first on Above the Law.
UK High Court rules that government climate strategy is inadequate and unlawful
JURIST
MAY 3, 2024
The UK High Court ruled Friday that the Government’s climate strategy is inadequate and therefore violates the UK Climate Change Act 2008. The ruling comes nearly two years after a previous High Court judgment ordered the Government to strengthen its net zero strategy to bring it in line with the Climate Change Act. The action was originally brought in 2022 by Friends of the Earth, ClientEarth and The Good Law Project, who argued that the Government’s policies were ineffective in ach
Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing
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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.
In Memoriam Erik Jayme (1934-2024)
Conflict of Laws
MAY 3, 2024
With great sadness did we receive notice that Erik Jayme passed away on 1 May 2024, shortly before his 90 th birthday on 8 June. Everyone in the CoL and PIL world is familiar with and is probably admiring his outstanding and often path-breaking work as a global scholar. Those who met him in person were certainly overwhelmed by his humour and humanity, by his talent to approach people and engage them into conversations about the law, art and culture.
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Rethinking Legal Terminology: From ‘Nonlawyer’ to ‘Allied Legal Professionals’
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
Legal scholar Damien Riehl sheds light on the need for a shift in terminology. The post Rethinking Legal Terminology: From ‘Nonlawyer’ to ‘Allied Legal Professionals’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Advocates warn of deteriorating conditions for journalists on World Press Freedom Day
JURIST
MAY 3, 2024
As the international community marked World Press Freedom Day on Friday, advocacy groups and officials around the globe sounded the alarm over increased violence and threats against journalists. Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday released its annual World Press Freedom Index , warning that a marked surge in political oppression across the globe remains a looming threat as many national governments head into key elections.
“Federal judge sentences McGirt to 30 years, expected to be released in 30 days”
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2024
“Federal judge sentences McGirt to 30 years, expected to be released in 30 days”: Mckenzie Richmond of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s KTUL has this report. The post “Federal judge sentences McGirt to 30 years, expected to be released in 30 days” appeared first on How Appealing.
Georgia parliament cancels session amid mass protests over ‘foreign agents’ bill
JURIST
MAY 3, 2024
The Parliament of Georgia cancelled their plenary session on Thursday for a highly controversial “foreign agents” bill amid widespread protests as well as criticism from the EU and US, local media reported. Parliament stated that the cancellation was due to damage caused to the parliamentary building as a result of mass protests against the bill.
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.
“Judicial Security Resources Stretched Amid Rising Threats”
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2024
“Judicial Security Resources Stretched Amid Rising Threats”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Judicial Security Resources Stretched Amid Rising Threats” appeared first on How Appealing.
India Supreme Court reserves 1/3 of seats in Bar Association committee for women
JURIST
MAY 3, 2024
India’s Supreme Court (SC) reserved Thursday one-third of the seats in the executive committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for women. The SCBA is an Indian bar association comprising practicing lawyers who work in the Supreme Court of India. The SC held that the SCBA has to establish reservations and guidelines for its Executive Committee elections.
“Biden Top Supreme Court Lawyer Laments Shadow Docket Effect”
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2024
“Biden Top Supreme Court Lawyer Laments Shadow Docket Effect”: Suzanne Monyak and Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law have this report. The post “Biden Top Supreme Court Lawyer Laments Shadow Docket Effect” appeared first on How Appealing.
London police arrest 45 protestors during attempt to stop asylum seekers being moved to barge
JURIST
MAY 3, 2024
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested 45 protestors on Thursday during an attempt to stop the government moving asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge. Those arrested were detained for offenses including obstruction of the highway, obstructing police and assault on officers. The protestors were attempting to prevent the removal of asylum seekers from a London hotel to the Bibby Stockholm barge, currently located off the southern coast of England.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
“Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner’s out-of-state abortion; The previously unreported petition reflects a potential new antiabortion strategy to block women from ending their pregnancies in states where abortion is legal”
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2024
“Texas man files legal action to probe ex-partner’s out-of-state abortion; The previously unreported petition reflects a potential new antiabortion strategy to block women from ending their pregnancies in states where abortion is legal”: Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post has this report. According to the article, “Davis’s petition — filed under Texas’s Rule 202 by Jonathan Mitchell, a prominent antiabortion attorney known for devising new and aggressive legal stra
Hostile Takeover: How A Legal Copywriter Feels About AI
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
If you’re somebody who does content production for law firms, are you in your bunker right now? The post Hostile Takeover: How A Legal Copywriter Feels About AI appeared first on Above the Law.
“Generating Predictions for Grants Pass v. Johnson”
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2024
“Generating Predictions for Grants Pass v. Johnson”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “Generating Predictions for Grants Pass v. Johnson” appeared first on How Appealing.
Appeals Court: Just Because Speech Provokes Negative Reactions Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Protected
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
From the maybe-address-the-people-that-are-handling-the-speech-poorly dept. The post Appeals Court: Just Because Speech Provokes Negative Reactions Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Protected appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
3rd Circ. Clarifies Review Standard For Derivative Suits
Law 360
MAY 3, 2024
In a precedential ruling Friday declining to revive Cognizant Technology investors' derivative claims over a bribery scandal, the full Third Circuit held that the best way to review such cases on appeal was from the beginning, not giving deference to the lower court's decision or considering whether there was an abuse of discretion.
The Latest Right-Wing Culture War Is… LSAT Reform?
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
Drawing political battlelines over the Games section of the law school admissions test becomes early contender for 2024's dumbest take. The post The Latest Right-Wing Culture War Is… LSAT Reform? appeared first on Above the Law.
New Federal Bill Would Drastically Alter Privacy Landscape
Law 360
MAY 3, 2024
While the recently introduced American Privacy Rights Act would eliminate the burdensome patchwork of state regulations, the proposed federal privacy law would also significantly expand compliance obligations and liability exposure for companies, especially those that rely on artificial intelligence or biometric technologies, says David Oberly at Baker Donelson.
Q1 Was Pretty Good For Hospital Finance — But It’s Unclear If It Will Stay That Way
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
Hospitals’ operating margins and patient volumes dropped slightly in March. While hospitals were doing relatively well financially during the first quarter of the year, this new data could suggest more financial challenges ahead for hospitals. But right now, it’s unclear whether the recent declines in hospitals’ margins and volumes will be short- or long-term.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Real Estate Authority: Dirty Money, Forever Chems, Housing
Law 360
MAY 3, 2024
Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's developments by state — as well as on the illicit billions tucked away in commercial real estate, attorney takeaways from new "forever chemical" designations, and one foreign investor's bet on U.S. housing.
Mastering ChatGPT For Legal Content Creation
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
How to harness AI for help in crafting CLE materials, articles, LinkedIn posts, emails, and more. The post Mastering ChatGPT For Legal Content Creation appeared first on Above the Law.
The morning read for Friday, May 3
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 3, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Supreme Court’s next chapter on abortion puts women’s health in its crosshairs (Kelsey Reichmann, Courthouse News Service) Advocates say Supreme Court must preserve new, mostly Black US House district for 2024 elections (Kevin McGill, The Associated Press) Where does the Supreme Court stand on gender-affirming care bans?
Britney Spears Gives Glowing Recommendation Of Her Lawyer, Biglaw Partner Mathew Rosengart
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
'He's wonderful,’ the pop star said of the lawyer who freed her from her conservatorship. The post Britney Spears Gives Glowing Recommendation Of Her Lawyer, Biglaw Partner Mathew Rosengart appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.
How Big IP Judgment Winners Are Insuring 'Nuclear Verdicts'
Law 360
MAY 3, 2024
Until a few years ago, intellectual property plaintiffs who scored large monetary awards — often referred to as "nuclear verdicts" — had to wait out a lengthy appellate process before knowing how much money they would end up with. But a relatively new type of insurance policy is allowing plaintiffs to insure part of their judgment in case it gets reduced or wiped out on appeal.
The Best Reply Of The Year — See Also
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2024
So Much For Ceasing And Desisting!: Take that, LAPD ! Population Conspiracy Theorist Has Some Unique Thoughts On Logic Games: Joe takes the guy’s experimental section to task for his poor logical reasoning. It Is Finally Here!: Cast your votes in our 15th annual Law Revue Video Contest ! Since When Does Tesla Make Batteries In India?: One of Musk's pet projects fires off a lawsuit in New Delhi.
Ill. Justices' Ruling Answers Corporate Defamation Questions
Law 360
MAY 3, 2024
The Illinois Supreme Court's recent unanimous decision in Project44 v. FourKites provides needed certainty and direction for lower courts considering defamation cases involving communications to corporate officers from third parties outside the corporation, which could result in fewer unwarranted motions to dismiss in trial courts and nonmeritorious appeals, says Phillip Zisook at Schoenberg Finkel.
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