Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
We've almost kicked the for-profit law school problem to the curb -- but not quite yet. The post For-Profit Law Schools Are A Quickly Dying Breed, And Soon, Only One Will Be Left Standing appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The New York Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that the state legislature authorized the Commission on Forensic Sciences to create rules allowing police to search the state’s DNA database to identify family members of potential suspects. Practically, this means New York police officers can resume using the state’s DNA databank for these types of searches.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Catholic clinic can continue the unproven practice of offering a ‘reversal’ of the abortion pill. The post MAGA Judge Says It’s A First Amendment Right To Hawk Anti-Abortion Snake Oil appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
UN experts warned on Friday that Afghanistan currently faces a “deteriorating human rights situation.” In a report submitted to the UN General Assembly, UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennet underscored an array of challenges afflicting Afghanistan, primarily attributable to the policies and actions undertaken by the Taliban as well as persisting humanitarian and economic crises in the region.
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2023
"You can't think yourself out of trauma," the introduction to Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyer Resilience and Healing warns. "An analytical response is insufficient.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“Former Yale student’s defamation suit over rape accusation can proceed”: Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today. The post “Former Yale student’s defamation suit over rape accusation can proceed” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Former British citizen Shamima Begum launched an appeal Tuesday in an attempt to regain her British citizenship. In February, Begum lost an appeal against the decision to remove her citizenship, following her involvement with the terrorist group ISIS in Syria. In 2015, when Begum was 15 years old, she left the UK to join ISIS and subsequently married a member of the group.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“Justice Thomas’s R.V. Loan Was Forgiven, Senate Inquiry Finds; The justice failed to repay much, perhaps all, of the $267,230 loan; His benefactor wiped the slate clean, with ethical and potential tax consequences”: Jo Becker of The New York Times has this report. The post “Justice Thomas’s R.V. Loan Was Forgiven, Senate Inquiry Finds; The justice failed to repay much, perhaps all, of the $267,230 loan; His benefactor wiped the slate clean, with ethical and potential tax conse
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) issued a determination on Tuesday regarding the operations of WorldCoin within the country. In the 34-page decision, the ODPC held Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH) and Tools of Humanity GmBH, the companies behind WorldCoin in Kenya, accountable for violating Kenya’s Data Protection Act and its associated regulations.
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“US judge, scholars urge Supreme Court term limits in bipartisan push”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “US judge, scholars urge Supreme Court term limits in bipartisan push” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress enacted on Tuesday the People’s Republic of China Patriotic Education Law. The law provides directions for different governmental organs and civil organizations to include patriotic content in the public education system. By enacting the law, the Chinese government seeks to incorporate patriotic content into the education system.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“Government Wins Another Fragile Victory For Key Felony Charge in Jan. 6 Cases; Appeals judges’ acceptance of the government’s positions have been 100-percent correlated with the political party of the judge’s appointer”: Roger Parloff has this post at the “Lawfare” blog. The post “Government Wins Another Fragile Victory For Key Felony Charge in Jan. 6 Cases; Appeals judges’ acceptance of the government’s positions have been 100-percent correlated with t
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Federal Court of Canada approved on Tuesday, a CA$ 23 billion settlement to compensate First Nations children and families who were harmed by the discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program. The settlement resolved two class actions that were initiated in March 2019 and January 2020, respectively. Both class actions brought claims against the Canadian government for its underfunding and narrow coverage of the FNCFS program.
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“Did SCOTUS Finally Wake Up to the Threat of State Nullification of Federal Law?” Law professor Michael C. Dorf has this essay online at Justia’s Verdict. The post “Did SCOTUS Finally Wake Up to the Threat of State Nullification of Federal Law?” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban on Tuesday, voiding certain provisions of the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act. The LIFE Act established certain limitations and provisions surrounding access to abortion within the state of Georgia. The Supreme Court found that the trial court erred in overturning the LIFE Act by “relying on since-overruled United States Supreme Court decisions interpreting the United States Constitution when determini
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Now that SBF intends to take the stand, let's remember another time he tried to answer questions about his business. The post Sam Bankman-Fried To Testify In His Own Defense, What Can Possibly Go Wrong? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
33 US states filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, on Tuesday over claims that the tech giant consciously tailored and marketed its services to exploit young users for the sake of profit. States such as California, New York, Illinois and the territory of the District of Columbia joined in the lawsuit against Meta.
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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.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Get buddy up out of here. The post At This Point, Get Clarence Thomas For Tax Evasion appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
It's up to the firm to help associates succeed, and these lawsuits are really missing the mark. The post Law Firms Need To Stop Suing Associates For Not Hitting Their Billable Hours appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The judge presiding in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined him $10,000 on Wednesday for a second violation of a gag order banning…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
While the reporting process is fairly straightforward, some businesses owners may complain about privacy and government overreach. The post Small Law Firms And Small Businesses May Have To Disclose Owner Information To The Federal Government Starting In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Oct. 22-28 is Pro Bono Week, serving as a useful reminder that offering free legal help to the public can help attorneys expand their legal toolbox, forge community relationships and create human connections, despite the challenges of this kind of work, says Orlando Lopez at Culhane Meadows.
Rocket Matter
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Rocket Matter , a leading provider of legal practice management software, today announced Rocket Matter Track, a new time tracking feature designed to help law firms improve the accuracy and efficiency of logging billable hours, resulting in enhanced revenue opportunity. Running as a background app, Rocket Matter Track automatically and continuously records a user’s time spent in all desktop programs.
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