Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2024
Barbie, who has held over 200 careers -- including beekeeper, matador, Starfleet security officer, jillaroo, cat burglar, photojournalist, lawyer, judge, police officer, chief sustainability officer, and lute player -- has never been an accountant. The post Did The Creator Of Barbie Engage In Tax Evasion? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
A federal judge in Alabama ruled on Wednesday that the state can proceed to use nitrogen gas in the execution of Kenneth Smith. Smith has been on death row since he was convicted of murder in 1988. Smith is currently scheduled to be executed on January 25. He was previously scheduled to be executed on November 17, 2022, but after a failed attempt at inserting a needle for lethal injection, the execution was postponed.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 10, 2024
The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers. Now, I’ve also seen and heard instances where people will say, “I don’t do eDiscovery or our firm doesn’t do eDiscovery.” And I would challen
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
Haitian Judge Al Duniel Dimanche issued arrest warrants for over 30 senior officials on Friday on corruption charges, according to a document leaked online. The list of officials includes former prime ministers and presidents. The judge is investigating a corruption case relating to the National Equipment Center (CNE) and the alleged misappropriation of funds and equipment.
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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.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2024
In 2023, digital health fundraising took on a bit of a different shape, according to a new Rock Health report. Startups tried out some creative ways to keep their businesses afloat — including series extension rounds, unlabeled fundraises and silent deals from existing investors.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Trump’s Argument for Immunity in 2024 Is the Opposite of His Stance in 2021; During his second impeachment trial, the former president argued that criminal prosecution was a more appropriate way to seek accountability since he had left office”: Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage of The New York Times have this report. The post “Trump’s Argument for Immunity in 2024 Is the Opposite of His Stance in 2021; During his second impeachment trial, the former president argued that criminal
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Colombian Ombudsman’s Office (DPC) reported Tuesday that 181 social leaders and human rights defenders were murdered in 2023. The figure dropped 16 percent from the data reported for 2022. The ombudsman’s office, in its “ Annual report on the killings of social leaders and human rights defenders ,” highlighted the alarming situation faced by individuals dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of communities.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Texas makes a most unconservative Supreme Court argument”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Texas makes a most unconservative Supreme Court argument” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Maharashtra State Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to an Indian National Congress leader, Sunil Kedar, who was convicted of a bank scam in late December 2023. Kedar was also disqualified from the Maharashtra State Assembly after the conviction. The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court allowed Kedar’s application for suspension of sentence and suspended execution of his jail sentence imposed by the trial court.
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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
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Oregon Supreme Court could be next to rule on Trump’s eligibility for the ballot under the 14th Amendment”: Marshall Cohen of CNN has this report. The post “Oregon Supreme Court could be next to rule on Trump’s eligibility for the ballot under the 14th Amendment” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Indian Supreme Court dismissed Tuesday a petition seeking the court’s intervention to increase undertrial prisoner visits to the prisons in Delhi, the capital of India. Undertrial prisoners are accused individuals who are kept in judicial, instead of police, custody while awaiting judicial proceedings on their charges. The petition was filed against the government’s limit of two weekly visits for undertrial prisoners lodged in Delhi prisons.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Man pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to cars at the US Supreme Court in 2020”: Holmes Lybrand of CNN has this report. The post “Man pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to cars at the US Supreme Court in 2020” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
Singapore’s Ministry of Law and Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 into Parliament , aiming to institute new rules for forensic medical examinations (FME) and allowing for the indefinite detention of serious sexual offenders. The bill defines an FMEs as “physical medical examinations, collection of body samples from any body part, taking of photographs, casts and impressions of body parts, which may include intimate parts&#
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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
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Trump’s Boldest Argument Yet: Immunity From Prosecution for Assassinations; A lawyer for the former president said he would be immune from prosecution for the murder of a political rival while in office unless he was first impeached and convicted in Congress.” Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this news analysis. The post “Trump’s Boldest Argument Yet: Immunity From Prosecution for Assassinations; A lawyer for the former president said he would be immune from prosecution f
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2024
Spain’s National High Court on Tuesday decided to close a probe into three people, including the son of Equatorial Guinea’s president. Carmelo Ovono Obiang, son of President Teodoro Obiang, was accused of kidnapping four members of the Movement for the Liberation of Equatorial Guinea (MLGE3R) who opposed Obiang’s government, in 2019.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Plaintiffs Say Mitsubishi Waived ‘Centerpiece’ Argument for Do-Over of $976M Defective Seatbelt Trial”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. The post “Plaintiffs Say Mitsubishi Waived ‘Centerpiece’ Argument for Do-Over of $976M Defective Seatbelt Trial” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
JANUARY 10, 2024
In a marriage of pro bono platforms, Paladin , a company whose platform connects lawyers with opportunities to provide free legal help, has acquired Pro Bono Manager , a product developed by Pro Bono Net to enable large law firms to manage and measure their pro bono programs. This is the first acquisition for the nine-year-old Paladin, a company that counts billionaire Shark Tank panelist Mark Cuban among its backers.
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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
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Safety of a Product’s Design Under Pa. Law Remains in Hands of Jurors, Not Industry Customs or Government Standards; The evidentiary battle over whether a defendant may offer evidence that a product’s design is in accord with customs in the industry or complied with government standards has ended”: Larry E. Coben has this essay online at The Legal Intelligencer.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2024
Maybe GPT-5 will want a free RV? The post Roberts Explains That Artificial Intelligence Can’t Replace Judges Because How Would Billionaires Fly An AI To Luxury Resorts Anyway? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“Appeals court action opens door to possible return to office for Andrew Warren; A 59-page opinion sends Warren’s case back to the federal judge who said he did not have the power to return him to office”: Sue Carlton and Dan Sullivan of The Tampa Bay Times have this report. And Chris Marr of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Prosecutor Ousted by DeSantis Wins Appeal on Free Speech Claims; Andrew Warren vowed he wouldn’t enforce anti-abortion laws; Lower court found non-protected re
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 10, 2024
Your clients may not be as enthusiastic about your tech as you are. Here's how to stay in sync The post How to Avoid Annoying In-House Counsel With Your Tech appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“The Conservative Legal Movement’s Latest, Wildest Attack on Government As We Know It; A Supreme Court built to gut the administrative state has a chance to make your drinking water a little more poisonous”: Madiba K. Dennie has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Conservative Legal Movement’s Latest, Wildest Attack on Government As We Know It; A Supreme Court built to gut the administrative state has a chance to make your drinking water a little more poisonous”
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2024
This isn't a story about lawyers using ChatGPT. but it could be. The post Lawyer Sanctioned For Trying To File A Fake News Article As An Exhibit appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2024
“A shocking turn: Nazi-looted Pissarro painting won’t return to Jewish family.” Kevin Rector of The Los Angeles Times has this report. Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle reports that “ Court rules Spain can keep painting stolen by Nazis from California man’s family.” And at the “Transnational Litigation Blog,” William S.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2024
A decade after the first recreational marijuana dispensaries opened, will 2024 be the year that cannabis finally gets a get-out-of-jail-for-free card?
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