ALPS
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Lawyers complained that ChatGPT was not entirely useful to them because it was limited to data prior to September 2021 – a huge limitation for an attorney doing research or anything requiring access to data after 2021. It really prevented a lot of lawyers from using ChatGPT in any major way. Rejoice! In late September 2023, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT can now browse the internet.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Indonesian Constitutional Court Ethics Council stripped Chief Justice Anwar Usman of his role Tuesday for ethics violations tied to his participation in a recent case that changed Indonesian law, allowing President Joko Widodo’s son to run for the vice-presidency in the upcoming elections. However, Usman will remain on the court. In October, Usman took part in the 5-4 Constitutional Court decision that created an exception to the age requirement for the country’s presidential and
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
First rule of keeping a tax professor on staff -- don't play with their money. The post Northwestern Law Prof Sues School Over Subpar Salary appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that they have opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the City of Lexington’s police department (LPD) that will focus on the LPD’s “use of force and its stops, searches and arrests” to see if there are systemic violations of the Constitution and federal law.
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ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Two energy companies allege that Winston & Strawn bungled two intertwined contracts involving the purchase of Southern California oil and gas wells, leading the two…
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The IP Law Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Thomson Reuters sued Ross Intelligence for using its content to train its AI technology. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about this copyright dispute on this installment of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“Originalism Deserves the Blame for Bad Arguments in U.S. v. Rahimi; The public defenders representing Zackey Rahimi struggled to defend their client with the Supreme Court’s indefensible originalist standard”: Madiba K. Dennie has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “Originalism Deserves the Blame for Bad Arguments in U.S. v.
The IP Law Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Many of us have said, “Bacon makes everything better.” Can you imagine the accolades someone would receive if they contributed to an invention that improves bacon? Well, it turns out that not all contributions count when it comes to being an inventor of a patent for a better method of precooking bacon. The dispute arose between HIP, Inc. (“HIP”) and Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel”) related to work on a joint project.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“Iowa AG Brenna Bird files appeal defending halted Iowa abortion ban; Bird urges Iowa Supreme Court to lift lower court injunction”: Tom Barton of The Gazette of Cedar Rapids has this report. And Liam Halawith of The Daily Iowan reports that “ Iowa enters argument in six-week abortion ban state Supreme Court case; Iowa Attorney General’s office entered its brief in the legal battle to enact Iowa’s most recent fetal heartbeat bill.” The post “Iowa AG Brenna Bird file
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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.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“The future is already here – it’s just not very evenly distributed.” No doubt, you’ve seen that William Gibson quote countless times. But it seems particularly pertinent to the 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report published this week by Wolters Kluwer, the fifth edition of this annual report. After all, the very premise of the report is that some law firms and legal departments are more “future ready” than others.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“The Supreme Court created mayhem on guns. Here’s how it could fix the mess.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. And today’s new episode of “The Daily” podcast from The New York Times features Adam Liptak and is titled “ The Supreme Court Tests Its Own Limits on Guns; Justices who have pushed against restrictions on gun ownership seemed sympathetic to limits for people under domestic violence restraining orders.” The post
LawSites
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Following the recent death of Monica Bay , longtime editor-in-chief of Law Technology News and an icon in the legal tech community, many have asked me about memorial services. I can now report that two services have been scheduled, one in San Mateo, Calif., and one in Manhattan. Here are details: San Mateo: Thursday, Nov. 30, 11:30 a.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Bridgepointe Circle.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“Prepare For Turbulence Ahead; Wrapping up the Clinton years”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Prepare For Turbulence Ahead; Wrapping up the Clinton years” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
When will Biglaw firms match the $225K salary scale? All it takes is one firm to start a 'domino' effect. The post Elite Biglaw Firms Are ‘Likely’ To Match Milbank, But Will Anyone Raise Salaries Even Higher? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“ Rahimi , Meenie, Miney, Mo; Will Garland v. Range be the way to go?” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Rahimi, Meenie, Miney, Mo; Will Garland v. Range be the way to go?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Platform streamlines hiring process, offering relevant information with a straightforward interface. The post Hiring Outside Counsel Made Easy appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“Judges Debate What to Do When Precedent, Originalism Collide; Judges appear at Federalist Society event in Washington; Note resource issues in lower courts exploring original meaning”: Jacqueline Thomsen and Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law have this report (subscription required for full access). The Federalist Society has posted on YouTube the video of this panel from earlier today, titled “ Welcome & Showcase Panel I: Roundtable: Originalism on the Ground.” The pos
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Consumer confidence levels remain dismal despite months of glowing economic news. The post Finance Docket: Tesla’s CyberBeer, Households’ Net Worth, A Bitcoin ‘Whale’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
“Supreme Court Clerks, October Term 2012: Where Are They Now? Three are judges, two just put Sam Bankman-Fried behind bars, and one is a full-time parent.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Supreme Court Clerks, October Term 2012: Where Are They Now? Three are judges, two just put Sam Bankman-Fried behind bars, and one is a full-time parent.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
This story took a bizarre turn. The post Law Firm Inadvertently Gives Pedophile Video Of Child In Unrelated Case appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 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.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Storytelling is a skill that can humanize lawyers and allow clients to see the person behind the legal expertise. The post Crafting Compelling Legal Content: Your Personal Narrative’s Role appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Brooke Lively | A loan package consists of the basic documents the bank wants to see to determine if you are a good credit risk. The post How to Create a Great Loan Package for Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The group of lateral partners from Stroock includes many who held leadership roles. More partners may join Hogan Lovells in the future. The post Hogan Lovells To Welcome Nearly 30 Partners From Stroock, Ahead Of The Firm’s Dissolution appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Koch Foods has settled antitrust allegations from the U.S. Department of Justice accusing the company of charging anti-competitive and unfair fees to chicken farmers looking to work with competing poultry processors.
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