Above The Law
MARCH 29, 2024
There's something inherently intriguing about non-JDs joining the legal industry. The post Law Firms Looking Outside The JD Box For Legal Talent appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
The UN Committee on Human Rights called on the UK on Thursday to withdraw the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and certain provisions of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 due to human rights concerns. The Committee stated that it is “deeply concerned” that these laws risk potential discrimination against migrants and asylum seekers and breach UN Conventions on the treatment of refugees.
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Above The Law
MARCH 29, 2024
His own country continues to insist, alone, that messing with the numbers was wrong. The post Tom Hayes Really Wishes He Did His LIBOR-Rigging In New York appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
The UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) expressed profound concern regarding the systematic occurrence of gross human rights violations against the Papuan people, involving security forces and law enforcement officers in Indonesia. The statement came at the conclusion of its 140th session on Thursday, following the review of reports from Indonesia, Chile, Guyana, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia, and the UK.
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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.
Above The Law
MARCH 29, 2024
Send us your submission by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). The post Above The Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 29, 2024
“Conservatives Don’t Have a Monopoly on Originalism; The text and historical context of the Constitution provide liberals with ample opportunities to advance their own vision of America”: Simon Lazarus has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “Conservatives Don’t Have a Monopoly on Originalism; The text and historical context of the Constitution provide liberals with ample opportunities to advance their own vision of America” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
A dozen senators on Friday urged the US Department of Homeland Security to reform its system of placing detained immigrants in solitary confinement, referring to the practice as a “clear violation of international norms” in a heated letter. The senators wrote that in recent years, solitary confinement has been on the rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, saying the practice had increased by 61% between 2022 and 2023, and that between 2018 and 2023, ICE officials or
HowAppealing
MARCH 29, 2024
“Something Other Than Originalism Explains This Supreme Court”: Law professor Marc O. De Girolami has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “Something Other Than Originalism Explains This Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
Igran Gambaryan, the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance , along with Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s Regional Manager for Africa, initiated legal proceedings on Thursday against Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These developments are a result of the Nigerian federal government’s investigations into the platform.
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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
MARCH 29, 2024
“Does Any Party Have Standing to Challenge FDA Drug Approvals?” Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “Does Any Party Have Standing to Challenge FDA Drug Approvals?” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
Four of the largest school boards in Ontario sued the social media companies behind Instagram, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok for disrupting their students’ daily education, according to a news release by the districts on Thursday. The school boards believe these social media platforms “ have rewired the way children think, behave, and learn” and desire the resources to deal with the “ mental health epidemic caused by the negligent conduct of social media compan
HowAppealing
MARCH 29, 2024
“Texas appeals court overturns Crystal Mason’s conviction, 5-year sentence for illegal voting; Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release for felony tax fraud; She said she didn’t know she was ineligible to vote”: Karen Brooks Harper of The Texas Tribune has this report. You can access yesterday’s decision of the Court of Appeals Second Appellate District of Texas at Fort Worth at this link.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
The Royal Bahamas Police Force announced on Thursday that they are investigating a shooting incident that killed former Bahamian parliamentarian and deputy chairman of the Free National Movement Party Donald Saunders. According to the police, the shooting occurred before 9:00 PM local time on Wednesday in Gambier Village. Saunders was seated outside a business establishment when he and other patrons were confronted by two masked gunmen who demanded cash from them.
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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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 29, 2024
“US Efforts to Store Nuclear Waste Poised for High Court Review; Legal battle intensifies over where to store spent fuel; Fifth Circuit vacates licenses for Texas, New Mexico sites”: Daniel Moore of Bloomberg Law has this report discussing an unpublished decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued Wednesday. The post “US Efforts to Store Nuclear Waste Poised for High Court Review; Legal battle intensifies over where to store spent fuel; Fifth Circuit va
Above The Law
MARCH 29, 2024
Shutting up is free! The post After Flapping His Schlapp, CPAC Head Forced To Admit Accuser Was Paid To Drop Sexual Batter Claims appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
MARCH 29, 2024
In Los Angeles, the legal services organization Bet Tzedek has long run regular in-person legal clinics designed to help self-represented individuals better understand and navigate the sometimes complex process of conservatorship, by which a court appoints a person to manage the personal and financial affairs of someone who cannot make decisions for themself because of an illness or disability.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 29, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Workplace wellness and attorney well-being are not new concepts. But each year we need to refocus to stay on the right path to being healthy. The post Get Well at Work: 5 Workplace Wellness Trends appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
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Law 360
MARCH 29, 2024
Even as the economy shifts and layoffs continue, law firms still want to retain their top attorneys, and so-called stay interviews — informal conversations with employees to identify potential issues before they lead to turnover — can be a crucial tool for improving retention and morale, say Tina Cohen Nicol and Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
A federal grand jury brought an indictment against Eric Nshimye for his alleged concealment of his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide to obtain asylum and citizenship in the US. The Tuesday indictment outlined accusations against Nshimiye, spanning falsifying information, obstructing justice and committing perjury in connection with his immigration to the US.
Law 360
MARCH 29, 2024
Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's key developments by state — as well as on the legal patchwork of state actions barring foreign investment in real estate, the extreme threat presented by extreme heat, and the $870 billion in commercial real estate debt about to come due.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2024
Head of INTERPOL Jürgen Stock expressed concerns over the expansion of organized Southeast Asian crime rings of human trafficking-based cyber fraud into a global human trafficking crisis. Stock said on Wednesday that the global human trafficking crisis has millions of victims. Its global network makes up to 3 trillion Singapore dollars a year. According to Stock, the organized crime rings started as a regional crime threat in Southeast Asia, which created an “explosion” of human traf
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ABA Journal
MARCH 29, 2024
A suspended criminal court judge has been booked into a Memphis, Tennessee, jail after she tested positive for cocaine while awaiting a trial on charges…
Above The Law
MARCH 29, 2024
From the 'reconnecting' department. The post The Murthy Arguments Went So Poorly For The States That The FBI Feels Comfortable Talking To Social Media Companies Again appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MARCH 29, 2024
In this week’s Off The Bench, MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani tries to untangle himself from a gambling scandal, Virginia’s rejection sends two D.C. pro franchises back home, and the Pac-12 pays up to two schools that were left behind. If you were sidelined this week, Law360 will catch you up with the sports and betting stories that had our readers talking.
Above The Law
MARCH 29, 2024
A strategic, purpose-driven approach is essential to navigate legal tech adoption's complexities successfully. The post Navigating The Tech Tightrope In Law: A Blueprint For The AI-Driven Future appeared first on Above the Law.
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