Attorney at Work
JULY 24, 2023
You can get to agreement much more easily when you master a few simple techniques to create ease and flow in your communications. The post Body Language Tips to Get to Agreement appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2023
Myanmar law students are reporting for JURIST on challenges to the rule of law in their country under the military junta that deposed the civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. On Sunday, the Central Bank of Myanmar made an announcement concerning currency. The main points of the announcement were as follows. The central bank of Myanmar, which like the rest of the government structure is under the authority of the ruling military junta, is going to print 20,000 MMK notes as
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Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 24, 2023
Table of Contents Choose Your Path The short answer is yes. However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2023
INTERPOL and Europol announced Monday that the organizations broke up a migrant smuggling ring that brought migrants from Cuba to the European Union (EU). 62 arrests were made in cooperation with the governments of Germany, Greece, Northern Macedonia, Spain and Serbia. The investigation into the smuggling ring began in October 2021 after several EU countries reported surges in Cuban migrants attempting to enter countries with falsified immigration documents.
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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.
LDA PRO
JULY 24, 2023
Estate planning is a critical aspect of financial planning that is often overlooked or delayed. At LDA Pro Legal, we understand the significance of estate planning in safeguarding your assets and ensuring a secure future for your loved ones. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the importance of estate planning and how it can provide peace of mind in various life scenarios.
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HowAppealing
JULY 24, 2023
“Supreme Court Justice Power Index at the End of the 2022 Term”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “Supreme Court Justice Power Index at the End of the 2022 Term” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2023
UNESCO released a statement Sunday condemning Russian strikes on Odesa, Ukraine , which allegedly damaged several World Heritage Sites, including the first Orthodox Christian church built in Odesa, the Transfiguration Cathedral. Ukraine is home to eight locations on the World Heritage List. UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated: This outrageous destruction marks an escalation of violence against cultural heritage of Ukraine.
HowAppealing
JULY 24, 2023
“The Latest Smear of Clarence Thomas: His Friends Defend Him; The latest left-wing attack on the justice is that those who know him dare to rebut vicious attacks on him.” Mark Paoletta has this essay online at National Review. The post “The Latest Smear of Clarence Thomas: His Friends Defend Him; The latest left-wing attack on the justice is that those who know him dare to rebut vicious attacks on him.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2023
Guatemalan presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo accused authorities of “political persecution” on Friday after police raided his center-left Semilla party headquarters. Arévalo condemned the raid as an attempt to hinder his campaign for the 2023 presidential election, the second round of which is scheduled for August 20. Prosecutors say they were enforcing a court order which suspended the Semilla party due to alleged irregularities in party member registration.
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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
JULY 24, 2023
“Clarence Thomas’s Cherry-Picked Originalism on Affirmative Action; The ahistorical dishonesty of the Supreme Court justice’s concurrence in the Harvard and UNC cases exposes the originalism fraud”: Law professor Stephen Siegel has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “Clarence Thomas’s Cherry-Picked Originalism on Affirmative Action; The ahistorical dishonesty of the Supreme Court justice’s concurrence in the Harvard and UNC cases exposes the originalism fraud”
JURIST
JULY 24, 2023
A Russian court found “Team Navalny” member Vadim Ostanin guilty of ‘participation in an extremist community’ and sentenced him to 9 years in prison on Monday. Ostanin was a member of “Team Navalny”, an activist organization associated with Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Team Navalny announced Ostanin’s sentence on their Twitter page.
HowAppealing
JULY 24, 2023
“37. The Mountain Valley Pipeline and United States v. Klein: With the notoriously vague 1872 ruling at the heart of the current dispute over the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a look at why the ‘rule’ of Klein is so elusive — but also so important.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. The post “37.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2023
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) declared a landslide victory in the country’s 7th general election on Sunday. According to the National Election Committee , 8.2 million voters, or 84.58 percent of all eligible voters, showed up at over 23,700 polling stations. Although another 17 parties were also taking part in the general election, the CPP ran virtually unopposed as the biggest opposition to the ruling party, the Candlelight Party , has already been disqualified from participating in
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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
JULY 24, 2023
“Gen Z Roiled by Supreme Court Rulings on Student Loans, Abortion”: Tiana Headley and Olivia Cohen of Bloomberg Law have this report. The post “Gen Z Roiled by Supreme Court Rulings on Student Loans, Abortion” appeared first on How Appealing.
LLRX
JULY 24, 2023
Nicole A. Cooke , Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and a Professor at the School of Library and Information Science, at the University of South Carolina, identifies the significant and socially charged work of librarians who are defending the rights of readers and writers in the battles raging across the U.S. over censorship, book challenges and book bans.
Law 360
JULY 24, 2023
A financial services regulation and enforcement attorney is joining Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC's Washington, D.C., corporate practice, the firm recently announced.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2023
Want your bonus money? Then this Biglaw firm wants you in the office. The post Top International Firm Is Now Tying Bonus Eligibility To Office Attendance appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
Law 360
JULY 24, 2023
Federal antitrust claims are "freely assignable," food giant Sysco and its former financial backer, Burford Capital, told an Illinois court Friday as they defended Burford's requested substitution into a chicken price-fixing case.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2023
Supreme Court Rulings Matter Except For When They Don't: Alabama doesn't care what Roberts has to say. If You Fail The Bar, You Can Do Something Very Funny: Hoping you don't need this but it's here either way. Lawyers Are Better At Math Than Election Law Scholars: Especially the ones named Derek Muller. How Much Do You Really Value Working From Home: Better head to the office if you want that bonus.
Law 360
JULY 24, 2023
Online marketplaces like Redbubble are liable for user-submitted trademark infringement only when they have specific knowledge of the infringement, the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday, telling a California federal judge to take a fresh look at fashion retailer Brandy Melville's case against the print-on-demand marketplace.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2023
Some things are more important than social media. like murder. The post Judge Can’t Be Bothered To Pay Attention To Murder Case, Scrolls Facebook Instead appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
JULY 24, 2023
While suits challenging federal regulations have become commonplace, such cases against state agencies are virtually nonexistent, but many states have provisions that allow litigants to bring suit for regulations with inadequate cost-benefit analyses, says Reeve Bull at the Virginia Office of Regulatory Management.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2023
This isn't actually difficult. The post Notre Dame Law Professor Has Trouble With Difficult Concept Of Counting To 2 appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 24, 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried said he was exercising his First and Sixth Amendment rights and not trying to discredit his ex-girlfriend, who is a key government witness in his criminal case, by sharing documents with a New York Times reporter for a story published last week about her private writings.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2023
Join us for an upcoming webinar. The post Everything You Really Need To Know About Succession Planning But Were Afraid To Ask appeared first on Above the Law.
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