CARET Legal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Clients now demand real-time updates, clear cost projections, and rapid resolution of their cases, putting additional pressure on legal teams to optimize their processes. The economic impact of prolonged dispute resolution in high-value cases cannot be overstated. Direct costs can be considerable, with resources being tied down and diverted from other areas of your practice.
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
In a ruling that is 187 pages and has 2 dissents, the Supreme Court of Maryland remanded the Adnan Syed Case to Circuit court for a re-do of the Motion to Vacate his convictions. This is the second 4-3 ruling.
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JURIST
AUGUST 30, 2024
Meena Sadr is a former JURIST correspondent in Afghanistan. She now lives in the United States. The Taliban have lately passed the so-called Law on Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which “shall be enforced in all offices, public places, and people living in the territory of Afghanistan” (Article 4). The provisions of this law embody the public erasure of women and proof of the establishment of a gender apartheid regime.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 30, 2024
“Md. Supreme Court upholds decision to reinstate Adnan Syed murder conviction; The decision is the latest twist in a long legal drama that has surrounded ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed since his murder conviction in 2000”: Omari Daniels and Tom Jackman of The Washington Post have this report. Christine Hauser of The New York Times reports that “ Maryland Supreme Court Orders Redo of Hearing That Freed Adnan Syed; The court upheld an appellate court’s decision t
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Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
JURIST
AUGUST 30, 2024
The German government carried out on Friday morning its first deportation flight of Afghan nationals back to their home country, according to a statement published by Germany’s Minister of Interior and Home Affairs Nancy Faeser. The deported people were 28 Afghans who had been convicted of criminal offenses and were subject to deportation orders.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Prestige and guilt by association. The post Yale Law’s Graduates Don’t Have The Best Reputation. Here’s Who To Blame appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
A Ninth Circuit panel said Friday that Uber Technologies Inc. can't dodge liability after one of its drivers was murdered in a carjacking, finding rideshare companies have a duty to their drivers to use reasonable care to match them with riders.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
"They’re not going to be motivated to stop," David Frederick, assistant deputy director for China at NSA, said of the Volt Typhoon hacking group. The post NSA’s China Specialist: U.S. At A Loss To Deter Chinese Hackers appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
An Illinois federal judge said Friday that a Florida flight training provider must face claims that it negligently trained the crew members who were aboard a Global Air-operated Cubana de Aviación flight that crashed in Cuba in May 2018, killing 113 people.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Maybe Reed O'Connor has some reason why he recused in one case and not the other -- he needs to explain it for the good of the courts. The post Judge Reed O’Connor Seems To Own Too Much Tesla To Rule Against CVS, Just Enough To Rule Against Liberal Fact-Checkers appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
Catch up on this week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including interpretation of the RealPage antitrust suit, the latest on U.S. office vacancies and plans for a new Miami tower.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
It weighs heavily on the judge's mind. The post Federal Judge Calls Out ‘Dangerous, Barbaric Conditions’ In Brooklyn Detention Center appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
In light of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office data showing that patent applications for artificial intelligence inventions are likelier to get rejected based on patent-ineligible subject matter, inventors seeking protection should be aware of the difficulties and challenges pertaining to patent eligibility, say Georgios Effraimidis at NERA and Joel Lehrer at Goodwin.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
A deep dive into the justice getting the biggest cases. The post Which Justice Writes the Most Important Decisions on the Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
AUGUST 30, 2024
by Dennis Crouch We have seen lots of ITC action recently. In the new Koki v. ITC decision, the Federal Circuit found that the accused infringer Koki lacked Constitutional standing to bring the appeal based upon a binding promise not to sue submitted by the patentee Kyocera. As I discuss at the end of this post, although Koki is the nominal loser, the company substantially advanced its position on appeal because Kyocera was forced to declare (and then clarify) its promise in order to obtain dis
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Let's pretend the DC Circuit ruled in my favor, 'kay? The post Steve Bannon Files Gonzo Motion To Get Out Of Jail Early appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
RTX Corp. has reached a $200 million settlement with the U.S. Department of State to resolve violations of export control rules, including sending controlled defense items and data to China, the agency announced Friday.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
From the that's-not-how-any-of-this-works dept. The post Third Circuit’s Section 230 TikTok Ruling Deliberately Ignores Precedent, Defies Logic appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission went to court against Kroger's $25 billion purchase of Albertsons and geared up for its looming handbags merger case, the Justice Department added to its case against Live Nation, and the sports-streaming juggernaut partnering ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery hit a significant roadblock.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Whether a JD is a help or a hindrance is the subject of a LinkedIn debate. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Do Legal Ops Professionals Need A Law Degree? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
A Western District of Texas jury hit Cisco Systems with a $65.7 million verdict on Thursday for directly infringing Paltalk's patent related to hybrid audio servers, finding that Cisco infringed and failed to prove certain claims were invalid.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
Associate bonuses aren't going to pay for themselves. The post The More Elite The Law Firm, The Bigger The Rate Hike appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
A proposed class of nearly 1.45 million SmileDirectClub teeth-aligner buyers urged a California federal judge Thursday to preliminarily sign off on Align Technologies Inc.'s $27.5 million cash and coupon settlement to resolve antitrust claims alleging the company colluded with the now-bankrupt SmileDirecClub to illegally restrict competition.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
It's All Connected: Not sure why O'Connor would recuse from Tesla and not from here. You're Giving Yale A Bad Name: These are the folks ruining the prestige for everyone else. Who Is At The Top Of The High Nine?: Find out how the justices rank against each other. What Is The Competition Doing?!: AI adoption requires some market savvy. The post Nobody Is Buying It O’Connor — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee will dig into the faulty CrowdStrike software update that caused a massive global tech outage, revealing plans Friday for a September hearing that will feature testimony from a senior executive at the cybersecurity firm.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
When the switch flips, it flips quickly. The post Shouldn’t AI Adoption Be About Competitiveness? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 30, 2024
3M Co. and two chemical companies sold stain- and dirt-repellents made with so-called forever chemicals to carpet manufacturers without disclosing the health risks posed by the chemicals, which were then installed in millions of homes and businesses, according to a proposed consumer class action filed Friday in Minnesota federal court.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
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