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The First Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit Has Been Filed

Above The Law

The plaintiff faces state income taxes if his loans are forgiven. The post The First Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit Has Been Filed appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pakistan dispatch: Pakistan’s monster monsoon is a climate catastrophe and a debt dilemma

JURIST

Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Here, Eisha Chaudhry, a law student in the final year of her external LL.B. program at the University of London, reflects on the floods that have lately devastated so much of Pakistan and have prompted Pakistani lawyers both in-country and abroad to organize relief efforts and press for more remedial and humanitarian action from all levels of government.

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“The Eagerness of Ginni Thomas”

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“The Eagerness of Ginni Thomas”: Columnist Michelle Cottle has this op-ed in today’s edition of The New York Times. The post “The Eagerness of Ginni Thomas” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Indiana resident sues US Department of Education over student debt forgiveness

JURIST

Frank Garrison, a resident of Indiana, Tuesday sued the US Department of Education claiming the recent student debt forgiveness is unlawful. On August 24, the Biden administration announced that it would forgive between $10,000 and $20,000 in federal student loans for over 40 million borrowers. Garrison claims the forgiveness would create tax liabilities which make the residents of six states, including Indiana, worse off.

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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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Lawyers And Courts Should Be More Empathetic When Attorneys Have Health Issues

Above The Law

Over the course of their careers, lawyers will face health challenges. Be understanding and offer every courtesy you can. The post Lawyers And Courts Should Be More Empathetic When Attorneys Have Health Issues appeared first on Above the Law.

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“After sharp right turn, U.S. Supreme Court conservatives step on the gas”

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“After sharp right turn, U.S. Supreme Court conservatives step on the gas”: Andrew Chung of Reuters has this report. The post “After sharp right turn, U.S. Supreme Court conservatives step on the gas” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Australia Parliament introduces bill to form National Anti-Corruption Commission

JURIST

The Australian Parliament, led by the Australian Labor Party, Wednesday introduced a bill to form a National Anti-Corruption Commission. In a speech , Labor MP and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus described the commission’s proposed broad powers. The commission will be able to investigate ministers, parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, statutory office holders and all government employees and contractors for criminal as well as non-criminal corruption offenses.

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Kraken Lawyer Sidney Powell’s Countersuit Against Dominion Gets LOL-ed Out Of Court

Above The Law

So much judicial eye-roll. The post Kraken Lawyer Sidney Powell’s Countersuit Against Dominion Gets LOL-ed Out Of Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine vote ‘overwhelmingly’ in favor of joining Russia

JURIST

RIA Novosti, a Russian state-owned news agency, Wednesday reported that leaders from the Donetsk (DPR) and Luhansk People’s Republics (LPR) were traveling to Moscow to complete the procedure of joining Russia. The results of the referenda for the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia were: Donetsk – 99.23% voted in favor of joining Russia.

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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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“Kagan v. Roberts: Justices Spar Over Supreme Court’s Legitimacy; Liberal justice suggests recent decisions sap public confidence; Roberts and Alito say institution’s status stands above opinions.”

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“Kagan v. Roberts: Justices Spar Over Supreme Court’s Legitimacy; Liberal justice suggests recent decisions sap public confidence; Roberts and Alito say institution’s status stands above opinions.” Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Kagan v. Roberts: Justices Spar Over Supreme Court’s Legitimacy; Liberal justice suggests recent decisions sap public confidence; Roberts and Alito say institution’s status stands above opinions

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State Government Bans Teachers From Talking About Abortion And Jonathan Turley Is Here To Blame… The Schools?

Above The Law

When states tell you what they're doing, we should believe them. The post State Government Bans Teachers From Talking About Abortion And Jonathan Turley Is Here To Blame… The Schools? appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court to Reopen to the Public When Justices Return; The courthouse has been closed to most visitors since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and in the meantime the court has been transformed”

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“Supreme Court to Reopen to the Public When Justices Return; The courthouse has been closed to most visitors since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and in the meantime the court has been transformed”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court will allow public at arguments, continue live audio; The court’s oral arguments have either been via teleconference or in front of a limited audienc

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Chemerinsky: Supreme Court poised to sharply advance the law to the right

ABA Journal

This coming Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court justices will take the bench and begin the October 2022 term.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Appeals court debates whether Equal Rights Amendment is really dead”

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“Appeals court debates whether Equal Rights Amendment is really dead”: Rachel Weiner of The Washington Post has this report. Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times reports that “ Equal Rights Amendment faces tough questions from appeals court.” Chris Marr of Bloomberg Law reports that “ D.C. Court Questions Ability to Advance Equal Rights Amendment.” And Avalon Zoppo of The National Law Journal reports that “ Constitutional Debate Over Equal Rights Amendm

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Biglaw Firm Defers Associate Start Dates To 2023 Due To Work Slowdown

Above The Law

Will other Biglaw firms decide to do the same thing with their incoming associates to save money? The post Biglaw Firm Defers Associate Start Dates To 2023 Due To Work Slowdown appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Dahlia Lithwick on ‘Lady Justice’ and Supreme Court’s legitimacy”

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“Dahlia Lithwick on ‘Lady Justice’ and Supreme Court’s legitimacy”: You can access the audio of today’s broadcast of WHYY’s “Radio Times” with Marty Moss-Coane, featuring Dahlia Lithwick as the guest, via this link. The post “Dahlia Lithwick on ‘Lady Justice’ and Supreme Court’s legitimacy” appeared first on How Appealing.

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How a Discredited Sentencing Policy Traps Nearly 3,000 UK Citizens Behind Bars

The Crime Report

UK authorities are calling for roughly 3,000 people in England and Wales stuck in jail under an indefinite sentencing scheme, called the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme, to be re-sentenced, reports Haroon Siddique for The Guardian. The scheme was scrapped in 2012 after it resulted in high levels of self-harm and some suicides among prisoners.

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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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“Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions”

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“Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions”: The Public Information Office of the U.S. Supreme Court issued this news release today. The post “Press Release Regarding Upcoming Oral Argument Sessions” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Tucker Carlson’s Uninformed Screed Over John Fetterman’s Tattoos Makes Me Want More Tattoos

Above The Law

Fetterman has tattoos. So what? That doesn’t have much to do with his fitness for office. The post Tucker Carlson’s Uninformed Screed Over John Fetterman’s Tattoos Makes Me Want More Tattoos appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Ginni Thomas and the Supreme Court’s crisis of legitimacy”

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“Ginni Thomas and the Supreme Court’s crisis of legitimacy”: Columnist Jenna Greene has this essay online at Reuters. The post “Ginni Thomas and the Supreme Court’s crisis of legitimacy” appeared first on How Appealing.

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White Nationalist Group Escalates Activity, Prompts Calls for Stronger Legal Penalties

The Crime Report

Patriot Front, a white nationalist group whose members are accused of a misdemeanor count of conspiring to riot at an LGBTQ gathering and in downtown Coeur d’Alene in June, has escalated its activities. Both activists and legal community members are calling for prosecutors to mount a more substantive case against them, reports Odette Yousef for NPR.

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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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“Judge blocks Indiana abortion law requiring burial, cremation of fetal tissue”

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“Judge blocks Indiana abortion law requiring burial, cremation of fetal tissue”: Johnny Magdaleno of The Indianapolis Star has this report on a ruling that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana issued Monday. The post “Judge blocks Indiana abortion law requiring burial, cremation of fetal tissue” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Are We Unfairly Criminalizing the Homeless?

The Crime Report

New research finds that homeless people are most likely to be falsely linked to lawlessness and “antisocial behaviors” that put the social order and safety of a neighborhood at risk, reports Saumya Kalia for The Swaddle. In addition, homeless people found sleeping in locations not meant for living, who represent the most visible members of the population, are wrongly criminalized by surrounding neighborhoods.

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“Supreme Court justices finally get together behind closed doors with a long to-do list”

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“Supreme Court justices finally get together behind closed doors with a long to-do list”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report. The post “Supreme Court justices finally get together behind closed doors with a long to-do list” appeared first on How Appealing.

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New Jersey Prison Guards Indicted For Assaulting Female Inmates

The Crime Report

Fourteen guards at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, New Jersey’s only prison for women, including a former top supervisor there, have been indicted for planning, supervising, participating in — or failing to stop — so-called forced cell extractions, which were carried out “with the purpose of punishing, intimidating or terrorizing one or more inmates” during a 2021 raid, reports Tracey Tully for the New York Times.

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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.