How to Handle a Mistake as a Young Lawyer
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Almost everything is fixable if you catch it early enough. The post How to Handle a Mistake as a Young Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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US House committee weighs seating Cherokee Nation delegate
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The US House of Representatives’ Rules Committee Wednesday held a hearing exploring the possibility of seating a nonvoting delegate from the Cherokee Nation. The hearing is an essential first step towards fulfilling a provision from an old treaty, known as the Treaty of New Echota , that led to the Cherokee Nation’s forced removal from their ancestral lands.
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Yale Law School Pulls Out Of U.S. News Rankings Like Michael Jordan Skipping Slam Dunk Contest
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Yale is finally letting Harvard have its moment in the sun. The post Yale Law School Pulls Out Of U.S. News Rankings Like Michael Jordan Skipping Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on Above the Law.
Canada imposes new sanctions against Iran drone manufacturers, human rights violators
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Canada Wednesday imposed a new round of sanctions against the Iranian regime. The new sanctions add two weapons manufacturing companies and six individuals to the list of regime supporters sanctioned under Canada’s Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the fifth round of sanctions Canada has imposed against the Iranian regime this year.
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.
Should ‘Social Surrogacy’ Be Permitted?
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Why not let private parties have the same amount of freedom as they do in other spheres of life? The post Should ‘Social Surrogacy’ Be Permitted? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Get Ready For The Blue Checkmark Lawsuits
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Section 230 may not prove as useful as it has in the past. The post Get Ready For The Blue Checkmark Lawsuits appeared first on Above the Law.
Pakistan lifts ban on award-winning film featuring transgender lead
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Pakistan authorities Wednesday announced that the previously-banned film “Joyland” has been cleared for release. “Joyland” follows the love story between a young man and a transgender actress. On November 11, authorities announced that “Joyland” was not certified for release due to “highly objectionable material” that does not conform “with the social and moral standards” of Pakistan.
Court declines to halt execution of Alabama man whose jury voted against death penalty
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Share In a brief order with no recorded dissents, the Supreme Court refused to block the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, a 57-year-old inmate who is scheduled to die by lethal injection at 7 p.m. EST on Thursday in Alabama. Smith was convicted for the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett, whom he was hired to kill by her husband, Rev. Charles Sennett.
Kuwait hangs seven after five-year pause on executions
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Wednesday announced the nation’s first executions in seven years. The public prosecutor carried out the death sentences of four Kuwaitis, one Syrian national, one Pakistani national and one Ethiopian national at Kuwait’s Central Prison. Those executed were each convicted of premeditated murder in additional to various other crimes.
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.
“Why a Georgia Judge Roasted Alito’s Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade; Behind the scorching rhetoric lay an important point about precedent and accountability”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
“Why a Georgia Judge Roasted Alito’s Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade ; Behind the scorching rhetoric lay an important point about precedent and accountability”: Mark Joseph Stern has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Why a Georgia Judge Roasted Alito’s Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade; Behind the scorching rhetoric lay an important point about precedent and accountability” appeared first on How Appealing.
Ukraine president Zelensky urges G20 leaders to adopt peace proposal to end Ukraine war
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Tuesday urged world leaders gathered for the G20 summit to adopt his 10-point proposal for peace in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine was center stage at the G20 summit, which concluded Wednesday with a collective condemnation of the war in Ukraine. . At the summit, Zelensky said that Ukraine will not let Russia build up its forces again and “start a new series of terror and global destabilization.” Zelensky continued , “Ukraine should not be of
“Sotomayor Warns Reversals May Undermine Faith in Legal System; Liberal justice alludes to ruling overturning abortion rights; She had questioned if Supreme Court would survive ‘stench'”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
“Sotomayor Warns Reversals May Undermine Faith in Legal System; Liberal justice alludes to ruling overturning abortion rights; She had questioned if Supreme Court would survive ‘stench'”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report. The post “Sotomayor Warns Reversals May Undermine Faith in Legal System; Liberal justice alludes to ruling overturning abortion rights; She had questioned if Supreme Court would survive ‘stench'” appeared first on How Appeali
Georgia judge overturns state’s six-week abortion ban, finding it unconstitutional
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
A Georgia state judge Tuesday overturned Georgia’s Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act , also known as the Heartbeat Bill, ruling it unconstitutional from the time it was drafted. Judge Robert C.I. McBurney found that two sections of the LIFE Act were void because of this. The sections at issue criminalized abortions once a fetus had a detectable heartbeat–which typically happens six weeks into a pregnancy.
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.
Biglaw Firm Merging With Minority-Owned Boutique To Create Coast-To-Coast Firm
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The merger offers the potential to lift other firms up along the way. The post Biglaw Firm Merging With Minority-Owned Boutique To Create Coast-To-Coast Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
How I Beat the Odds of Never Going Home
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Growing up, I was an odd kid. I had a Commodore 64 computer on which I tried to make a zombie apocalypses game. I received good grades in school and generally stayed out of trouble. However, I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, the murder capital of New York City. Odds were seven out of 10 going to prison, one out of 5 being murdered. My mother raised me with the belief that education was the way to beat those odds.
Yale Law School Is Tired Of Winning The Rankings Game — See Also
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Yale Law School (And Harvard Too!) Pulls Out Of US News Rankings: Bold move, Cotton. You Can't Plan A Molotov Cocktail Attack: Without losing your law license these days. No, Wokeness Is Not The New McCarthyism: You know there are actual real problems in the world, right? The Next Legal Hurdle For Elon Musk? Blue checkmark lawsuits. The post Yale Law School Is Tired Of Winning The Rankings Game — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
Now Available: 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report
LawTechnologyToday
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is now available for purchase! The ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is the most comprehensive study available of lawyers’ actual technology use, spanning a vast range of topics from security and basic office software to technology budgets, marketing tools, and much more. The survey has been published annually for more than 20 years.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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‘Woke’ Wars: Discrimination Takes On A Whole New Meaning For This ’Civil Rights’ Movement
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Tl;dr: They want a law that will let them say Westboro Baptist Church slogans on the corporate Twitter and not get fired for it. The post ‘Woke’ Wars: Discrimination Takes On A Whole New Meaning For This ’Civil Rights’ Movement appeared first on Above the Law.
2 lawyers are disbarred for conspiring to throw Molotov cocktail at empty police car
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
A former law firm associate at Pryor Cashman and a public-interest lawyer have been disbarred following their guilty pleas for conspiring to toss a…
Once You Leave Biglaw, Not Many People Want To Go Back
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Most people who leave an in-house job go to another in-house job. The post Once You Leave Biglaw, Not Many People Want To Go Back appeared first on Above the Law.
Senate Probes Invasive Medical Care on Detained Immigrants
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In a U.S. immigrant detention center, frequent, excessive and unnecessary gynecological procedures were conducted without consent, according to a bipartisan Senate investigation, Ellen M. Gilmer reports for Bloomberg Law. The probe focused on Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia, where a whistleblower previously claimed a doctor employed by the detention center had conducted gynecological operations without consent.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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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.
Is Your Practice Management Tech A Fit For Your Practice? [Sponsored]
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
From family law to trusts and estates, this new buyer's guide has answers. The post Is Your Practice Management Tech A Fit For Your Practice? appeared first on Above the Law.
Liberal Philadelphia DA is impeached by Pennsylvania House; what are the allegations?
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to impeach progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday in a vote that largely followed party lines.
More Associate Cuts Ahead Thanks To Biglaw’s Negative Financial Outlook
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
You can expect more aggressive performance reviews from here on out. The post More Associate Cuts Ahead Thanks To Biglaw’s Negative Financial Outlook appeared first on Above the Law.
PHH Ordered to Pay Nearly $2 Million for Refusing a Divorcing Spouse Loss Mitigation
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Arbitration award against one of the nation’s largest mortgage loan servicers includes compensatory and punitive damages as well as the homeowner’s attorney’s fees.
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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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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