Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2024
How making one simple change to their website, and no additional marketing spend drove 4x the number of qualified leads through their law firm’s website. The post How This Law Firm Converts 4x More Web Traffic Through Digital Transformation appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
The US Appeals Court for the Eleventh Circuit found on Wednesday that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated a local prosecutor’s First Amendment rights under the US Constitution when he suspended the prosecutor for refusing to enforce state laws surrounding access to reproductive health. The case has now been sent back down to the trial court level.
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LDA PRO
JANUARY 11, 2024
In the intricate world of real estate transactions, the seamless transfer of property deeds is a crucial aspect. LDA Pro Legal emerges as a reliable ally in this realm, particularly in Sacramento, offering a comprehensive Deed Transfer Service in Sacramento. This guide explores the nuances of Deed Transfer Service in Sacramento, shedding light on the significance of this process, the role of LDA Pro Legal, and the intricacies of deeds like the Quitclaim deed and Trust deed.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly summoned Farooq Abdullah on Thursday on allegations of misappropriation of funds from the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). Farooq Abdullah is the former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The ED had provisionally attached a residential property worth Rs 7.25 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, related to an investigation against JKCA office bearers in 2022.
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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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Conservative jurists and the health risks they expect women to endure”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Conservative jurists and the health risks they expect women to endure” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Federal court agrees to reconsider ruling finding Maryland law requiring handgun licenses unconstitutional”: Alex Mann of The Baltimore Sun has this report. Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ US appeals court to reconsider Maryland handgun licensure law.” And William J. Ford of Maryland Matters reports that “ Full federal appeals court will hear Maryland handgun case.” You can access today’s order of the U.S.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) expressed concern on Monday over the migrant situation in the country and its serious humanitarian repercussions. FTDES accused the Tunisian government of orchestrating a campaign of repression against migrants to ensure a steady stream of financial and logistical support from Europe. The statement highlights testimonies of severe climatic conditions and expulsions towards the Libyan border, leading to the confinement of individuals in de
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Making Trial Witnesses Mask Not a Confrontation Right Violation; Masks were ‘necessary to further an important public policy’”: Peter Hayes of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued today. The post “Making Trial Witnesses Mask Not a Confrontation Right Violation; Masks were ‘necessary to further an important public policy’” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday that the government plans to introduce a new law to exonerate and compensate people wrongly convicted in the Post Office scandal. The move comes in response to growing public outrage following an ITV drama, “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office,” which brought attention to the scandal. Since then, the government has been under increasing pressure to act.
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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 11, 2024
“A Law Unto Oneself: Personal Positivism and Our Fragmented Judiciary.” Law professor Richard M. Re has posted this article online at SSRN. The post “A Law Unto Oneself: Personal Positivism and Our Fragmented Judiciary.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
The Interior Minister of Finland Mari Rantanen announced in a press briefing on Thursday that Finland has decided to prolong the closure of its border crossing points with Russia until February 11, beyond the initially scheduled end date of January 15. The briefing states that Russia facilitated “instrumentalized migration”, which refers to intentionally creating cross-border population movements to further a country’s political purposes.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Oral Argument Recap: Reid v. Doe Run Resources Corp. “ Maggie Gardner has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” The post “Oral Argument Recap: Reid v. Doe Run Resources Corp.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
The Law and Justice, a right-wing party in Poland, called upon its supporters to participate in a Thursday protest in defense of freedom of speech, media and democracy against the Civic Coalition, which is the current ruling political alliance in Poland. Since taking power in late 2023, the Civic Coalition and Law and Justice have clashed over repeated efforts to institute reforms.
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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 11, 2024
“S.F. still banned from sweeping most homeless encampments, court rules”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has a report that begins, “San Francisco cannot remove homeless people from its streets and sidewalks unless it offers them immediate and available shelter, a divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday, upholding a magistrate’s ban on sweeps of homeless encampments in the city.” You can access today’s ruling of a divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
The Supreme Court of India issued notice on Wednesday to several government officials and a judicial officer from the state of Gujarat over their arrest of a businessman, Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Shah, in violation of an anticipatory bail order granted by the Court in December 2023. Anticipatory bail is a legal remedy allowing individuals to seek bail before arrest, protecting them from detention for a specific period, subject to court consideration of relevant factors.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Bid to Undo Nickelback Copyright Win Scrutinized by 5th Circuit; Panel suggests ‘Rock Star’ sounds nothing like ‘Rockstar’; Claim that band accessed Texas singer’s work ‘speculative’”: Kyle Jahner of Bloomberg Law has this report. You can access the audio of yesterday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit via this link.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
US Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) filed a motion on Wednesday asking US District Judge Sidney Stein to dismiss charges that he allegedly conspired to act as a foreign agent of Egypt. The motion to dismiss relates to an indictment filed in October that accused Menendez of supporting the interests of several businessmen and the Egyptian government in exchange for “bribes.” Previously, he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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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 11, 2024
“Attempt to recall Speaker Robin Vos could face roadblock with Supreme Court redistricting ruling”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. The post “Attempt to recall Speaker Robin Vos could face roadblock with Supreme Court redistricting ruling” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2024
Belarus’s permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) A ndrei Dapkiunas announced on Monday that Belarus would refrain from inviting observers from the OSCE to monitor the country’s upcoming parliamentary election. The election is currently scheduled for February 25. Dapkiunas explained that the decision has been taken due to certain geographical and functional imbalances in the OSCE election observation system.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Biden’s effort to reshape the federal judiciary: Four things to watch in 2024.” Russell Wheeler of the Brookings Institution has this post. The post “Biden’s effort to reshape the federal judiciary: Four things to watch in 2024.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2024
The 'industrial Metaverse' found the spotlight at CES. Here's one way it could apply to lawyers. The post Is The Metaverse A Solution For Declining Trial Experience? appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“The Unraveling of Brett Kavanaugh’s Biggest, Dumbest Lie: The Dobbs majority promised their opinion would get the Supreme Court out of the abortion policy business; Guess how that’s going?” Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Unraveling of Brett Kavanaugh’s Biggest, Dumbest Lie: The Dobbs majority promised their opinion would get the Supreme Court out of the abortion policy business; Guess how that’s going?
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2024
The billionaire is ranting about suing Business Insider. A competent lawyer should tell him that he's only made things worse. The post Have Lawyers Considered Telling Bill Ackman To Shut Up Because He’s Just Making Everything Worse? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2024
“Eureka Not: The President is an Officer of the United States Redux, Redux.” Mark Graber has this post at the “Balkinization” blog. The post “Eureka Not: The President is an Officer of the United States Redux, Redux.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Intelligize Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
Roughly a month after the Financial Accounting Standards Board published its first accounting standard for the disclosure of crypto assets, companies and accountants seeking clarity on crypto matters, for the first time, have a standard that provides direct accounting and disclosure guidance on crypto assets. “The new standard responds to feedback from stakeholders of all backgrounds who indicated that improving the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets should be a top priority for the
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