JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed in part a dismissal of a challenge to Public Act 21-6 , Connecticut’s repeal of religious exemptions from state immunization requirements for “schoolchildren, college and university students, and childcare participants.” The case is an appeal from the US District Court for the District of Connecticut.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
AUGUST 6, 2023
Lawyers love marketing to other lawyers, because there’s nothing like speaking a dead language, like Latin, in the modern world , and accompanying the dialogue with a firm handshake. And, even when attorneys market online, they tend to stay in place – hanging with their fellow attorneys on LinkedIn, sticking to #lawtwitter. But, there’s a whole separate world of other humans out there, who have no idea what sua sponte even means; and, guess what: they need someone to refer legal cases to , too –
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JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
The Chinese government released proposed regulations that would require certain data processors to undergo annual or biennial audits on Thursday. The Chinese Cyberspace Office published the first draft text of the proposal, entitled “ Administrative Measures for Compliance Auditing of Personal Information Protection ” on its website. The proposed regulations require annual certification for processors who possess sensitive data on over one million individuals.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 6, 2023
“Three words you won’t hear from today’s Supreme Court justices”: Law professor Aaron Tang has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times. The post “Three words you won’t hear from today’s Supreme Court justices” appeared first on How Appealing.
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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.
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
Russia passed a new law on Friday allowing courts to strip foreign owners from hostile countries of stakes in key Russian entities, in a purported attempt to protect strategic companies from foreign influence. According to the text , the purpose of the new law is to protect the rights of Russian citizens and entities, ensure national defense and security in the face of hostile actions by the US and its allies.
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JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum issued a temporary injunctive order Friday, blocking a Texas abortion ban from being applied to people with pregnancy complications. However, mere hours later the Texas state attorney general’s office appealed the order to the Texas State Supreme Court, putting the ban fully back into place until the State Supreme Court rules on the order.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 6, 2023
“How medical schools are considering race after the Supreme Court limited affirmative action in admissions; An inside look from current and former admissions officers at Cooper and Jefferson”: Tom Avril of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report. The post “How medical schools are considering race after the Supreme Court limited affirmative action in admissions; An inside look from current and former admissions officers at Cooper and Jefferson” appeared first on How Appe
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
Afghan refugees living in the UK are facing homelessness after government-led evictions from hotels, according to local government officials. Refugees who are unable to find long-term housing will become homeless. One in five Afghans leaving hotels were reported as homeless anecdotally, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). These figures varies geographically across the UK.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 6, 2023
“Miami groups try to overturn court ruling that kept ‘gerrymandered’ map in effect”: Grethel Aguila of The Miami Herald has this report. The post “Miami groups try to overturn court ruling that kept ‘gerrymandered’ map in effect” appeared first on How Appealing.
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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.
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
Iraq’s Ministry of Communications Sunday announced that it had blocked the messaging app Telegram, citing national security concerns. The announcement claimed that this restriction was being enforced to preserve the integrity of users’ personal data, which it said the app had mishandled. The Ministry of Communications in their announcement stated that this ban followed guidance from “higher authorities” to determine national security.
InHouseBlog
AUGUST 6, 2023
I recently had a conversation with a CEO about the value of a General Counsel. His company has significant revenue and recently received venture capital funding. It is poised for explosive growth, including exploring international expansion and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The legal function is handled by a combination of the CFO and outside counsel.
LLRX
AUGUST 6, 2023
Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.
JonathanTurley
AUGUST 6, 2023
“The Bidens are the best at doing exactly what Chairman wants.” That WhatsApp message to a Chinese business associate was the perfect epitaph for the entire Biden corruption scandal. Part of the brilliance of the Biden influence peddling operation was to invest the media in the denial of any scandal. That is no more evident than the much discussed 2015 dinner of President Joe Biden with his son’s foreign associates.
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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.
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk announced the closure of the UN Human Rights office in Uganda on Thursday after the East African country decided not to renew an agreement that allowing the office to operate. Türk expressed his concern about the condition of human rights in Uganda ahead of the 2026 elections, and warned against retrogression from Uganda’s commitments under international human rights treaties.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 6, 2023
“For The Defense with David Oscar Markus — John Lauro for Donald J. Trump”: David Oscar Markus has posted this new episode of his “For The Defense” podcast on YouTube. The post “For The Defense with David Oscar Markus — John Lauro for Donald J. Trump” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that an 1890 state constitutional provision permanently preventing people convicted of certain felonies from voting, Section 241, is unconstitutional. Judge James Dennis writing for the majority, discussed the racial history of the Mississippi Constitution that was ratified in 1890, writing, “From the outset, the object of the 1890 Mississippi Constitutional Convention was clear: to ensure the political supremacy of the white race.”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 6, 2023
“Democrats vs. the Supreme Court: They want to influence which Justices can hear certain cases, which would destroy judicial independence.” This editorial will appear in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Democrats vs. the Supreme Court: They want to influence which Justices can hear certain cases, which would destroy judicial independence.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
JURIST
AUGUST 6, 2023
Jack Smith, the Special Prosecutor handling former President Donald Trump’s case related to the January 6th Insurrection and alleged election interference, filed a motion Friday requesting a protective order to prevent Trump from making public some evidentiary materials due to statements made on Trump’s social media. In the motion, Smith argued that “[i]f the defendant were to begin issuing public posts using details—or, for example, grand jury transcripts—obtained in discovery
HowAppealing
AUGUST 6, 2023
“In Oklahoma, Governor Picks Unusual Fight with Tribes—and Fellow Republicans; Gov. Kevin Stitt has accused tribes of a power grab, following a court ruling that clarified boundaries; Tribes say Stitt misunderstands tribal sovereignty”: Adolfo Flores will have this article in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “In Oklahoma, Governor Picks Unusual Fight with Tribes—and Fellow Republicans; Gov.
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