My Shingle
JULY 27, 2023
Abstract (prepared with ChatGPT 4): The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in online meetings has made it increasingly common for attorneys to record and transcribe client conversations. While AI-transcription can offer benefits such as accuracy, efficiency, and transparency, concerns around confidentiality, privacy, and ethics are also raised.
JURIST
JULY 27, 2023
The Ministry of Law of Singapore enforced the country’s fake news law Tuesday against Lee Hsien Yang, the younger brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, for a Facebook post regarding recent political scandals involving the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). In the Facebook post published on July 23, Lee Hsien Yang claimed that “[t]rust in the PAP has been shattered,” referring to several recent incidents involving high-profile officials in the government and the PAP.
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HowAppealing
JULY 27, 2023
“Judicial Nomination Process Leads to a Supreme Court of Nobodies”: Philip Allen Lacovara has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “Judicial Nomination Process Leads to a Supreme Court of Nobodies” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JULY 27, 2023
The UK High Court ruled Thursday that the Home Secretary acted unlawfully by routinely accommodating unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UAS children) in hotels. The judge also held that Kent County Council acted unlawfully by breaching its legal duty to look after these children. In a judicial review case brought by the organization Every Child Protected Against Trafficking ( ECPAT ), Justice Martin Chamberlain investigated Kent County Council’s and the Home Secretary’s failure to properly a
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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
JULY 27, 2023
“Georgia-Pacific’s ‘Texas two-step’ pits state AGs against U.S. Chamber”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Georgia-Pacific’s ‘Texas two-step’ pits state AGs against U.S. Chamber” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
JULY 27, 2023
“The Unnecessary Major Questions Doctrine; When it comes to restraining executive agencies, traditional interpretive canons could do nearly as well as the MQD without departing from originalism”: Mike Rappaport has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “The Unnecessary Major Questions Doctrine; When it comes to restraining executive agencies, traditional interpretive canons could do nearly as well as the MQD without departing from originalism” ap
JURIST
JULY 27, 2023
Ten people were convicted by two different Hong Kong courts Wednesday for unrest that took place on November 18, 2019 during the anti-extradition bill amendment protest. One case before Deputy District Judge Amy Chan involved four defendants, each with a count of riot. The first defendant also faced a charge of possession of offensive weapon in a public place.
HowAppealing
JULY 27, 2023
“Supreme Court Clears the Way for Pipeline as Appeal Moves Forward; A congressional measure on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, championed by Senator Joe Manchin and added to legislation to raise the debt limit, was intended to thwart legal challenges to the project”: Adam Liptak and Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times have this report. Robert Barnes and Rachel Weiner of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court clears the way for pipeline construction favored by Manchin.&
JURIST
JULY 27, 2023
Ghana’s Parliament voted Tuesday to amend the country’s Criminal Offences Act to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment. The vote came after Minister of Parliament (MP) Francis-Xavier Sosu introduced the amended bill with the backing of rights groups. The bill will see 170 inmates currently on death row have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
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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
JULY 27, 2023
“How Supreme Court Justices Make Millions From Book Deals: The deals have become highly lucrative for the justices, including for those who used court staff members to help research and promote their books.” Steve Eder, Abbie VanSickle, and Elizabeth A. Harris of The New York Times have this report. The post “How Supreme Court Justices Make Millions From Book Deals: The deals have become highly lucrative for the justices, including for those who used court staff members to help
JURIST
JULY 27, 2023
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Wednesday, rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s request to halt his prosecution in a case regarding wealth concealment after selling state gifts. Khan’s attorney dismissed the allegations insulating that the justices are “rushing” the case. The Election Commission disqualified Khan on October 2022 , from holding public office for 5 years, on charges of not correctly disclosing his assets after selling state gifts received from fore
Conflict of Laws
JULY 27, 2023
Rishi Gulati, Associate Professor in International Law and Barrister, is hosting a new podcast series focusing on hot topics in international and transnational law, as well as domestic law developments with transnational impact. Significant developments impacting the legal profession are also discussed from time to time. The podcasts are not only designed for a legal audience but also for the broader public using accessible language.
JURIST
JULY 27, 2023
Russia’s TASS news agency reported Thursday that the Russian Interior Ministry has issued an arrest warrant for the International Criminal Court judge who issued the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, Justice Tomoko Akane. In the statement, TASS News agency said, “The “[J]udge Tomoko Akane, […] has been formally designated as wanted on criminal charges, according to the wanted list maintained by the Russian Interior Ministry.” However, no specific charges have been
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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.
Law 360
JULY 27, 2023
Meta Platforms Inc. is facing a slate of new objections over its $725 million settlement to resolve concerns arising from the Cambridge Analytica data-harvesting scandal as litigants cast the agreement as overly broad and unfairly favorable to certain Facebook users.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JULY 27, 2023
As the frequency and number of climate change cases continue to rise, a robust body of legal precedent is forming, shaping a well-defined field of climate law. Today, the United Nations Environment Programme (“UNEP”), with support from the Sabin Center, has published a survey of global climate change litigation that provides an overview of existing cases and a discussion of their key legal issues: Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review (“Report”).
Above The Law
JULY 27, 2023
The need to develop business can be hard. In-house counsel haven’t forgotten. The post 4 Things Outside Counsel Can Do Instead Of Taking Me To Dinner appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 27, 2023
It can be as simple as encouraging a lesbian employee to put her wife's picture on her desk, or as powerful as severely disciplining an employee who behaves like a homophobic bully. These are some of the ways that general counsel are bringing inclusion of LGBTQ+ people to the workplace.
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LawSites
JULY 27, 2023
On July 18, 2023, the top legal officers of three Boston-area technology companies came together for a live panel discussion about the city’s unique contributions to the legal tech landscape, which I moderated The panelists graciously agreed to allow LawNext to record the conversation, and this episode is that recording. The three panelists are: Margaret K.
Law 360
JULY 27, 2023
A California federal judge on Thursday expressed concerns about a new state law requiring social media platforms to bolster their privacy protections for children, praising its goal but ordering the state attorney general and a Big Tech trade association challenging the law to file additional briefing on its scope.
Above The Law
JULY 27, 2023
Do we really need to mandate office time? No, we do not. The post Not Every Biglaw Firm Is As Inflexible About Working From Home As Others appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 27, 2023
A Chicago-area supermarket's insurer must defend it in a proposed class action alleging it violated employees' biometric privacy rights, an Illinois federal court ruled Thursday, finding three separate exclusions in the supermarket's policies contained no "unifying thread" limiting their broadness.
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Above The Law
JULY 27, 2023
How will the unique challenges of protecting creative work from AI-generated copies shape the future of the intellectual property space? The post 2 Creative IP Attorneys On The Complications Of AI-Generated Art appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 27, 2023
The Walt Disney Co. pointed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' past bravado in their ongoing feud, as the company urged a federal judge this week to reject state officials' bid to toss its lawsuit over the recent reorganization of a self-governing special district covering Disney's extensive central Florida land holdings.
Above The Law
JULY 27, 2023
Weird priorities you've got there, Texas. The post Texas’ Bookban Is So Bad, Booksellers Say It Violates The Constitution appeared first on Above the Law.
iHire
JULY 27, 2023
Get tips to thrive in an all-day interview or hours long interview and make it through the process with your sanity.
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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