Choosing the Right Law Firm to Work At
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MAY 31, 2022
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Canada government introduces legislation to ban sale and importing of handguns
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
Canada’s federal government introduced legislation in Parliament Monday implementing stronger gun control. The “national freeze” legislation will ban the ability “to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada.” It will likewise address gun violence associated with domestic violence, gender-based violence, and self-harm by creating a “red flag” law that would enable courts to confiscate guns from people considered a danger to themselves or others.
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Divided court blocks Texas from enforcing social media law
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 31, 2022
Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with the technology industry and blocked a controversial Texas law that bars large social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from removing posts based on the viewpoints they express. The justices divided 5-4 in an ideologically scrambled vote. Three of the court’s conservatives (Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett) joined two liberals (Justices Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor) in putting the law on
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas social media law
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
The US Supreme Court Tuesday temporarily blocked a Texas social media law in a 5-4 vote. The law, Texas House Bill 20 (HB20), prohibits social media platforms from censoring users “based on viewpoint” and requires them to release biannual transparency reports. While the majority did not give their reasoning, Justice Samuel Alito and two other justices dissented.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
The War On Innocence
The Crime Report
MAY 31, 2022
At first glance, Justice Clarence Thomas’ opinion in Shinn v. Ramirez , issued last week, seems to constitute just another incremental step towards the right—one more incident in the modern Supreme Court’s campaign to dismantle the Warren Court’s protections for criminal defendants. The case has conservatives gloating and liberals complaining.
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“Austin pushing to effectively decriminalize abortion ahead of ruling on Roe; The state’s so-called trigger law, which would take effect 30 days after a Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe, includes the nation’s harshest criminal penalties on abortion”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“Austin pushing to effectively decriminalize abortion ahead of ruling on Roe; The state’s so-called trigger law, which would take effect 30 days after a Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe, includes the nation’s harshest criminal penalties on abortion”: Megan Messerly of Politico has a report that begins, “The city of Austin is attempting to shield its residents from prosecution under a Texas law that would criminalize almost all abortions if Roe v.
UN Security Council adopts Gulf of Guinea anti-piracy resolution
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
The United Nations Security Council Tuesday adopted a resolution urging member states to criminalize piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea under domestic laws. The Gulf of Guinea is a global hotspot for piracy. In an attempt to combat crime, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2634 which calls member states in the Gulf of Guinea region, at both national and regional levels, “ to investigate, prosecute or extradite, in accordance with applicable international law, per
“What the End of Roe v. Wade Will Mean for the Next Generation of Obstetricians; An aspiring ob-gyn’s views on abortion might determine what training she seeks out, which specialities she pursues, and where she chooses to live; In a post-Roe world, that self-sorting process would grow even more intense”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“What the End of Roe v. Wade Will Mean for the Next Generation of Obstetricians; An aspiring ob-gyn’s views on abortion might determine what training she seeks out, which specialities she pursues, and where she chooses to live; In a post-Roe world, that self-sorting process would grow even more intense”: Emma Green has this Annals of Education article online at The New Yorker.
EU and Canada introduce new sanctions against Russia
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
In a Special Meeting of the European Council Tuesday the European Union (EU) instituted a 90% ban on Russian oil imports. The new sanctions are part of the EU’s Versailles Declaration , which aims to cripple Russia’s financial support for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The EU did not include Hungary in the ban after pressure from Hungarian President Viktor Orban.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
“Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms; The law, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship, prohibits big technology companies like Facebook and Twitter from removing posts based on the views they express”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms; The law, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship, prohibits big technology companies like Facebook and Twitter from removing posts based on the views they express”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes and Cat Zakrzewski of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court puts Texas social media law on hold while legal battle continues.” David G.
US Supreme Court rules Texas legislators must give depositions in redistricting suit
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
The US Supreme Court Tuesday rejected three Texas legislators’ emergency application to stay depositions that they are scheduled to give in redistricting lawsuits filed by multiple plaintiffs, including the US Department of Justice. This means their depositions will go forward in the various lawsuits that aim to block Texas’s redistricting legislation.
“CNN: SCOTUS Investigation Demands Phone Records From Clerks, Who Must Sign Affidavits; Leaks about the leaks continue.”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“CNN: SCOTUS Investigation Demands Phone Records From Clerks, Who Must Sign Affidavits; Leaks about the leaks continue.” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
Alexei Navalny faces additional incitement charges carrying potential 15-year sentence
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Tuesday said he faces new criminal charges and a potential for fifteen additional years in Russian prison if found guilty. Navalny is already serving a nine-year sentence after a Moscow court found him guilty of fraud and contempt in March. Navalny, a longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, wrote on his Instagram that a Russian investigator filed new charges against him only eight days after his nine-year sentence began.
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
“The Supreme Court and the Originalist Fallacy: As the Court’s conservative majority readies opinions on abortion and guns, they cling to the idea that we can know what the Founders meant; It’s not that simple.”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“The Supreme Court and the Originalist Fallacy: As the Court’s conservative majority readies opinions on abortion and guns, they cling to the idea that we can know what the Founders meant; It’s not that simple.” Law professor Garrett Epps has this essay online at Washington Monthly.
Breakaway Georgia region South Ossetia suspends referendum to join Russia
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev Monday suspended a referendum intended to determine whether the Georgian breakaway region would join Russia. The referendum was scheduled to occur on July 17. South Ossetia borders Russia in the northern portion of Georgia. The region was at the center of the Russo-Georgian War in 2008, shortly after which the Kremlin recognized the territory as an independent state.
“Hiring a hitman: Inside a Florida dentist’s alleged plot to have his sister’s ex, a prominent attorney, killed; A Florida lawyer allegedly contended with nightmare in-laws and faced fatal consequences.”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“Hiring a hitman: Inside a Florida dentist’s alleged plot to have his sister’s ex, a prominent attorney, killed; A Florida lawyer allegedly contended with nightmare in-laws and faced fatal consequences.” Stephanie Pagones of Fox News has this article reporting on the continuing investigation into the murder of law professor Dan Markel.
Russia soldiers sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for war crimes in Ukraine
JURIST
MAY 31, 2022
Two Russian artillerymen, were sentenced to 11.5 years in prison in Ukraine Tuesday for war crimes. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office charged Alexander Bobikin and Alexander Ivanov with violating Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which governs war crimes. The court found that the men had “destroyed critical infrastructure and residential buildings” by shelling civilian targets in Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv, and Dergachiv in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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“Innocence Isn’t Enough”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“Innocence Isn’t Enough”: You can access this week’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast, hosted by law professors Kate Shaw , Melissa Murray , and Leah Litman , via this link.
A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To A Law Career
Above The Law
MAY 31, 2022
What should you do if you hate what you do? How do you find out what else is out there? The post A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To A Law Career appeared first on Above the Law.
“We Clerked for Justices Scalia and Stevens. America Is Getting Heller Wrong.”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“We Clerked for Justices Scalia and Stevens. America Is Getting Heller Wrong.” Law professor Kate Shaw and attorney John Bash have this guest essay online at The New York Times.
Prosecutors gain another conviction in murder of law prof Dan Markel; what was the key evidence?
ABA Journal
MAY 31, 2022
The woman accused of acting as a go-between in the murder of a Florida State University law professor was convicted Friday, after jurors deliberated for…
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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“My Governor Can Pass Bad Abortion Laws. But I Won’t Enforce Them.”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“My Governor Can Pass Bad Abortion Laws. But I Won’t Enforce Them.” Fairfax County, Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
‘No Pressure’: Loretta Lynch Tells Harvard Law Grads They’re The Ones Who Can ‘Save Us’ From Gun Violence
Above The Law
MAY 31, 2022
Help us, Harvard Law. The post ‘No Pressure’: Loretta Lynch Tells Harvard Law Grads They’re The Ones Who Can ‘Save Us’ From Gun Violence appeared first on Above the Law.
“Who has been getting abortions in Massachusetts? Take a look at the data.”
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2022
“Who has been getting abortions in Massachusetts? Take a look at the data.” Stephanie Ebbert and Christina Prignano of The Boston Globe has this report.
Legal malpractice payouts reach ‘troubling new heights;’ 4 insurers contributed to claims above $300M, survey says
ABA Journal
MAY 31, 2022
Legal malpractice insurers are reporting skyrocketing payouts of tens of millions of dollars, even as claims frequency remains relatively flat, according to a survey by…
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