InHouseBlog
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Becoming an in-house lawyer is a transition for many, especially those that have spent significant time at large law firms. The skillset is different, the dynamics are different, and the feel is different. What does it take to start your metamorphosis into becoming an in-house lawyer? Well, certainly you first must understand how to find an in-house counsel job.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
In a 3-2 decision, the Supreme Court of South Carolina Wednesday denied multiple petitions for rehearing on their decision that South Carolina’s Fetal Heartbeat Protection From Abortion Act (Fetal Heartbeat Act) violated South Carolina constitutional privacy, due process and equal protection guarantees. The Fetal Heartbeat Act attempted to prohibit abortions after a fetal cardiac activity is detectable, typically around six weeks of gestation.
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Paralegal.edu
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 71st Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Due to the large number of graduates who reside outside of the Houston area, this event will return to a virtual live stream to better acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
James Joseph is a UK staff correspondent for JURIST. It was announced Thursday in London that current Members of Parliament will be given a 2.9% pay rise from April 1st. This will bring their overall salary from £84,144 to £86,584. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said the 2.9% increase was the same as the average increase in pay for public sector employees last year.
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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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
One of the things that came out of the pandemic was that it was clear that law firms need ed to think more granularly about their intake processes. The convenience economy was accelerated by the pandemi c, which means that any business intake process must now b e tight as a drum. Now , in thinking about your law firm’s intake process , understand that it comes in stages.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“South Carolina State Trial Judge Confirmed to Fourth Circuit”: Tiana Headley of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “South Carolina State Trial Judge Confirmed to Fourth Circuit” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Thursday welcomed decisions by Demark and Sweden to grant all women and girls from Afghanistan refugee status in the Scandinavian countries. HRW said the two nations should be models for other countries around the world to follow. The organization explained: Since the Taliban takeover, thousands of Afghans have been stranded in limbo, awaiting resettlement.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“African American Judges Offer Life Lessons”: United States Courts has posted this video on YouTube. The post “African American Judges Offer Life Lessons” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles Thursday announced that Australia will strip Chinese-made security cameras from government buildings amid fears that the cameras pose a security risk. The move comes after Shadow Cyber Security Minister James Paterson conducted an audit which revealed that nearly 1000 units of surveillance equipment manufactured by Chinese-linked companies Hikvision and Dahua were installed in Australian departments and agencies.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Share After a Texas court reinstated his execution Wednesday, John Lezell Balentine took his final appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that his death sentence should be reassessed in light of new evidence of juror misconduct and racial bias. The justices declined to block the execution in a brief, unsigned order with no recorded dissents. Texas executed Balentine by lethal injection on Wednesday evening.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The Kentucky Supreme Court Wednesday heard oral arguments on the prohibition of firearms in school zones. The City of Pikeville appealed a decision from the state’s Court of Appeals, which held that concealed carry permits issued by the state allow permit-holders to carry weapons within federally protected school zones. After the city of Pikeville put up signs and other notices across school zones to enforce the Gun-Free School Zones Act , the Kentucky Concealed Carry Coalition, Inc.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration”: Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press have this report. The post “Supreme Court might have easy outs on elections, immigration” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) invited Starbucks CEO and founder Howard Schultz to testify on March 9 regarding his company’s compliance with federal labor laws, according to a letter released by Senator and Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Wednesday. The invitation follows a wave of unionization amid unfair labor practice charges against the coffee industry giant.
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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
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“Supreme Court Weighs Ethics Code as Critics Push for Change; In 2019, Justice Elena Kagan told Congress that an ethics code for the justices was in the works; Four years later, it has not emerged”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. And Joan Biskupic of CNN reports that “ Supreme Court under fresh pressure to adopt code of ethics.” The post “Supreme Court Weighs Ethics Code as Critics Push for Change; In 2019, Justice Elena Kagan told Congress that
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov Thursday released a statement on the threats posed Islamic State Da’esh (ISIS) to international peace and security. Voronkov said that, despite losses in leadership and diminishing cash reserves, the threat Da’esh poses to international security is high and has increased in and around zones of conflict where extremist Islamic groups are active.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“‘Common Good Originalism: A Debate’ with Josh Hammer and Professor William Baude.” University of Chicago Federalist Society has posted this video on YouTube. The post “‘Common Good Originalism: A Debate’ with Josh Hammer and Professor William Baude.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A Kenyan court ruled Monday that Meta, Facebook’s parent company, can be sued in a case involving mental injury to a former Facebook moderator in the course of his employment. Justice Jacob Gakeri rejected Meta Platform Inc.’s and Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd’s motion to dismiss, which claimed that the court lacked jurisdiction. Justice Gakeri stated that striking out plaintiff Daniel Motaung’s case due to a lack of jurisdiction would be premature.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
In other videos of note available on YouTube from the University of Chicago Federalist Society: “ Original Intent vs. Original Meaning with the Hon. Frank H. Easterbrook (CA-7) “; “ Abortion Federalism: Erin Hawley and Professor Baude “; “ Justice Bolick “; and “ Judge Porter.” The post In other videos of note available on YouTube from the University of Chicago Federalist Society: appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Global internet monitor Netblocks reported Wednesday that Turkey has restricted access to Twitter in the aftermath of a series of earthquakes that hit Turkey, Syria and the surrounding region. The powerful earthquakes and their aftershocks have caused 11,000 casualties and widespread destruction. The Twitter restrictions came after Turkish authorities raised concerns about disinformation online without formally providing any explanation.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“New Data Reveals Division Among Pennsylvania’s Justices; In 2022, the justices wrote 68 concurring or dissenting opinions or statements; Amid the differing opinions, certain justices were far more inclined to split from the majority than others”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this news analysis. The post “New Data Reveals Division Among Pennsylvania’s Justices; In 2022, the justices wrote 68 concurring or dissenting opinions or statements; Amid the d
LawTechnologyToday
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Our Panelists: Lance Johnson ( LJ ), Jim Calloway ( JC ), John Simek ( JS )), Brett Burney ( BB ), Darla Jackson ( DJ ), Emily Amara Gordon ( EAG ), Julie Bays ( JB ), Reid Trautz ( RT ), Joann L. Hathaway ( JLH) 1. What are you most looking forward to about TECHSHOW 2023? LJ: Being able to go. JC: Automation is becoming critical for lawyers, so I’ll be attending sessions on automation, bots, and AI.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“Conceding Issues for Purposes of Appeal v. Waiving Issues on Appeal; The Seventh Circuit explained the difference between conceding an issue for purposes of an appeal and waiving the issue outright”: Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog. The post “Conceding Issues for Purposes of Appeal v. Waiving Issues on Appeal; The Seventh Circuit explained the difference between conceding an issue for purposes of an appeal and waiving the issue outrightR
Patently O
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
IP Attorneys, keep your eyes out for the #53 car on the NASCAR track this year. Driven by Joey Gase, and sponsored by the USPTO.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
“Appeals court ruling says alleged domestic abusers have a constitutional right to keep their guns; Advocates for domestic violence victims were stunned by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, which continued a string of court decisions citing the Second Amendment to erase gun restrictions”: Roxanna Asgarian of The Texas Tribune has this report.
LLRX
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Within two months of its release it reached 100 million active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application ever launched. Users are attracted to the tool’s advanced capabilities – and concerned by its potential to cause disruption in various sectors. A much less discussed implication is the privacy risks ChatGPT poses to each and every one of us.
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