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Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | These three issues are important to every firm, but they take on a new dynamic in a family-run practice. The post Three Tips for a New Level of Success in a Family-Owned Law Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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HRW: Iran’s security forces committing serious violations against children

JURIST

Human Rights Watch Tuesday reported that Iran’s security forces repressing widespread protests have been using a series of unlawful measures against children within the country, which include killings, torture, sexual assaults and disappearances. Iranian authorities have detained, questioned, and prosecuted children in violation of international legal protections and judges have prohibited the hiring of lawyers by the children’s families to defend them.

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“A Long Day’s Journey into Legal Realism”

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“A Long Day’s Journey into Legal Realism”: Eric Segall has this post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “A Long Day’s Journey into Legal Realism” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Washington state governor signs bill banning sale of assault weapons

JURIST

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday signed House Bill (HB) 1240 , prohibiting the sale, manufacture, import and distribution of assault weapons in the state. The ban includes AR-15s, AK-47s and many other kinds of semiautomatic weapons. According to the bill, “[a]ssault weapons are civilian versions of weapons created for the military and are designed to kill humans quickly and efficiently.” The bill exempts the sale of these weapons to armed forces branches and law enforcem

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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Harvey AI Raises $21M In A Series A Round Led By Sequoia

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The generative AI legal tech startup Harvey has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. When I first wrote about Harvey in November , the previously stealth startup had just emerged with news that it had raised $5 million in funding led by the startup fund of OpenAI, the company that is the developer of the GPT AI technology.

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Disney Litigators Take Their Turn Beating The Hell Out Of Ron DeSantis With New Federal Lawsuit

Above The Law

Disney wishes Ron DeSantis 'A Magical Day' in federal lawsuit. The post Disney Litigators Take Their Turn Beating The Hell Out Of Ron DeSantis With New Federal Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law.

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Kenya dispatch: discovery of graves and starving victims at ‘death fast’ cult camp shocks country, prompts investigation and arrests

JURIST

Aynsley Genga is a JURIST Staff Correspondent in Kenya. On Friday last week, police in Kenya’s southeastern Kilifi County, north of Mombasa, launched an investigation into the Good News International Church and its leader. This was after they had received a tip from locals, as well as a community-based NGO that there were people of the church who were participating in a horrific fast within the Shakahola forest that the church owned.

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Justices appear likely to side with homeowner in foreclosure dispute

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Share Geraldine Tyler, a 94-year-old grandmother, lost her Minneapolis condo when she failed to pay the property taxes for several years. Tyler does not dispute that Hennepin County could foreclose on the $40,000 property and sell it to obtain the $15,000 in taxes and costs that she owed it. But she argued that the county violated the Constitution when it kept the $25,000 left over after the property was sold.

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UK House of Commons passes controversial Public Order Bill

JURIST

The UK Parliament Wednesday passed the Public Order Bill , which is set to become law. According to the g overnment , the b ill “ p rotects the fundamental right to protest , ” as well as “ b rings new penalties for disruptive and dangerous so-called ‘ guerrilla tactics’ ” whilst “ r educing delays to the law-abiding majority.” However, Amnesty International UK’s Military, Security and Police Director Oliver Feeley-Sprague said , “ The passin

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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“Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Iran Supreme Court upholds death sentence of German-Iranian dissident

JURIST

The Iranian Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the death sentence of German-Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd. Supreme Court spokesman Masoud Satayshi announced the decision at a press conference, adding that “enforcement actions will be taken subsequently.” Sharmahd was sentenced to death in February for afsad-i fil arz , or “corruption on earth,” which is a broad category of offenses that all carry the death penalty.

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“The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Could Have Destroyed My Family — but Jewish Tradition Rejects the Death Penalty”

HowAppealing

“The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Could Have Destroyed My Family — but Jewish Tradition Rejects the Death Penalty”: Beth Kissileff has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Could Have Destroyed My Family — but Jewish Tradition Rejects the Death Penalty” appeared first on How Appealing.

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No More Reality TV? Kim Kardashian Says She’s ‘Just Going To Be An Attorney’

Above The Law

She says she'd be 'just as happy' with a life in the law, instead of a life in front of the cameras. The post No More Reality TV? Kim Kardashian Says She’s ‘Just Going To Be An Attorney’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“King Roberts: The chief justice’s latest trick to ward off oversight is the ploy of a royal, not a judge.”

HowAppealing

“King Roberts: The chief justice’s latest trick to ward off oversight is the ploy of a royal, not a judge.” Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “King Roberts: The chief justice’s latest trick to ward off oversight is the ploy of a royal, not a judge.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Attorney Admits To Plot To Launder Russian Oligarch’s Money

Above The Law

The attorney faces up to 5 years in prison. The post Attorney Admits To Plot To Launder Russian Oligarch’s Money appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Roberts should face reality: The Supreme Court needs a code of conduct.”

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“Roberts should face reality: The Supreme Court needs a code of conduct.” The Washington Post has published this editorial. And online at The Washington Post, columnist Ruth Marcus has an essay titled “ A terrible silence from the Supreme Court, where ethics have gone awry.” The post “Roberts should face reality: The Supreme Court needs a code of conduct.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Court Puts Devin Nunes’s Cowpie Defamation Suit Over Esquire Article Out To Pasture

Above The Law

And that's no bull. The post Court Puts Devin Nunes’s Cowpie Defamation Suit Over Esquire Article Out To Pasture appeared first on Above the Law.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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“Should We Kick the Sleeping Dog? Reversing the Slaughter-House Cases may just lead to a reenactment of the problem we’re hoping to resolve.”

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“Should We Kick the Sleeping Dog? Reversing the Slaughter-House Cases may just lead to a reenactment of the problem we’re hoping to resolve.” Allen Mendenhall has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “Should We Kick the Sleeping Dog? Reversing the Slaughter-House Cases may just lead to a reenactment of the problem we’re hoping to resolve.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Judge 'Abused' Discretion In Abortion Pill Order, 5th Circ. Told

Law 360

The U.S. Department of Justice told the Fifth Circuit on Wednesday that a Texas federal court abused its discretion by issuing an order that would have blocked access to a common abortion medication had the U.S. Supreme Court not stepped in to stop it.

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“What’s Going On with Samuel Alito? The Justice’s objection to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in an abortion-pill case is another catalogue of his resentments.”

HowAppealing

“What’s Going On with Samuel Alito? The Justice’s objection to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in an abortion-pill case is another catalogue of his resentments.” Amy Davidson Sorkin has this Daily Comment online at The New Yorker. The post “What’s Going On with Samuel Alito? The Justice’s objection to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in an abortion-pill case is another catalogue of his resentments.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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CMA In Microsoft's Firing Line Over Blocked Activision Deal

Law 360

Microsoft Corp. says it will appeal a decision by Britain's antitrust authority to shoot down its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc., leaving competition lawyers calculating legal tactics and possible outcomes as both sides prepare to spar over the decision.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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“The Supreme Court’s tone-deaf response to the Clarence Thomas corruption scandal; The justices unintentionally make the case for more ethics rules that bind the Supreme Court”

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“The Supreme Court’s tone-deaf response to the Clarence Thomas corruption scandal; The justices unintentionally make the case for more ethics rules that bind the Supreme Court”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. And online at The Boston Globe, columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr has an essay titled “ Americans must save the Supreme Court from its justices; A spate of revelations have laid bare the ways deep-pocketed conservative political activists have befriended,

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Investors Sue Over End Of Lauded Chicago Restaurant Biz

Law 360

Investors in the celebrated Chicago restaurant Maple & Ash are suing its management group, saying it took the "brazen step" of dissolving the company behind the restaurant in violation of its operating agreement because it did not want to repay millions it stole in Paycheck Protection Program loans and other funds.

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“Supreme Court concerned county took too much from woman who owed taxes”

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“Supreme Court concerned county took too much from woman who owed taxes”: Robert Barnes of The Washington Post has this report. John Fritze of USA Today has an article headlined “ A 94-year-old grandmother lost her home. Should the government have profited from her setback? ” Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “ Supreme Court feels pain of 94-year-old who lost condo to the county, which kept surplus from sale.” And on this evening’s broadca

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Thomas Report Is Final Straw — High Court Needs Ethics Code

Law 360

As a recent report on Justice Clarence Thomas' ongoing conflicts of interest makes evident, Supreme Court justices should be subject to an enforceable and binding code of ethics — like all other federal judges — to maintain the credibility of the institution, says Erica Salmon Byrne at Ethisphere.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.