Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
We surveyed more than 160 individuals responsible for technology decisions in the legal industry. The post How Does Your Firm Stack Up On Cybersecurity? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A South Carolina woman, Taylor Shelton, sued the state on Monday after she was denied an abortion at around six weeks of pregnancy. She brings this suit along with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) against the state because of its alleged ambiguous language in Senate Bill 474 (SB 474), also known as the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for lying about hate crime attack”: Matthew Hendrickson of The Chicago Sun-Times has this report. The post “Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for lying about hate crime attack” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
US District Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced Philip Buyno to five years in prison in the Central District of Illinois on Monday after he attempted to commit arson against a future reproductive healthcare center. Bruce also ordered Buyno to pay $327,547 in restitution for the damages he caused. Buyno pled guilty to attempting to use fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.
Advertisement
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
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Anti-abortion group’s studies retracted before Supreme Court mifepristone case; A large number of other, non-retracted studies find mifepristone to be very safe”: Beth Mole of Ars Technica has this report. The post “Anti-abortion group’s studies retracted before Supreme Court mifepristone case; A large number of other, non-retracted studies find mifepristone to be very safe” appeared first on How Appealing.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“The Supreme Court Knows What It Must Do With Trump’s Immunity Ploy”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Supreme Court Knows What It Must Do With Trump’s Immunity Ploy” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
California lawmakers announced Tuesday new bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1012 , which would effectively permit the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes. Otherwise referred to as the “Regulated Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Act,” the proposed bill would authorize professionals to administer the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms by individuals over the age of 21.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Janet Protasiewicz campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Janet Protasiewicz campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Dutch police stopped farmers’ protests across the Netherlands on Monday regarding low prices for produce and the EU’s Green Deal. The protests disrupted traffic by blocking freeway exit roads and setting fires. In a statement released on Monday, the police in Gelderland highlighted the health risks and environmental hazards posed by the protests.
Advertisement
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
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says”: Mike Catalini of The Associated Press has this report on a non-precedential opinion that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday. The post “Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says”: appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Russian officials accused Ukraine on Saturday of attacking a bakery in a Russian-occupied town, Lysychansk, in eastern Ukraine, killing civilians and several representatives of the Russian occupation authorities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also called the attack a terrorist act against civilian infrastructure. Russia says 28 people were killed in the attack.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Bayer Loses Roundup Appeal in Blow to Bid to End Litigation; US appeals court rejects Bayer’s argument in weedkiller case; Decision is setback to strategy to get Supreme Court review”: Tim Loh of Bloomberg News has this report on a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued yesterday.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil Justice José Dias Toffoli called for an investigation on Monday into alleged funds received by Transparency International from the leniency agreement entered between a food processor company, JBS and the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in 2017. The agreement was signed by J&F, the parent company of JBS, following Operation Car Wash, one of the largest anti-corruption probes in Brazil , which exposed the corrupt state-owned enterprises starting in 2014.
Advertisement
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
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“The Extraterritorial Reach of Criminal Statutes”: William S. Dodge recently had this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” The post “The Extraterritorial Reach of Criminal Statutes” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Police in Haiti fired tear gas at protestors on Monday as demonstrations against Prime Minister Ariel Henry continue to rage on in the nation’s Capital, Port-Au-Prince. The protests were conducted to criticize Ariel Henry’s lack of action to curb gang violence. According to an HRW report , the cycle of violence began after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, with Henry leading the country without a constitutional mandate because he did not receive parliamentary
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 608(b) provides that Except for a criminal conviction under Rule 609, extrinsic evidence is not admissible to prove specific instances of a witness’s conduct in order to attack or support the witness’s character for truthfulness. But.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Thai court handed down a suspended sentence on Monday to political figure Pita Limjaroenrat for an illegal rally held in 2019. Limjaroenrat was sentenced alongside seven other individuals involved with his political party, the Move Forward Party (previously the Future Forward Party). The case centred on a rally led by the then Future Forward Party (FFP) on December 14, 2019, to call for former prime minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha to resign.
Advertisement
Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report on an order that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued yesterday. The post “California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Reports on social media about sexual harassment and assault during the New York Legalweek technology conference last week have led the event sponsor to issue…
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“E-Filing Back Online as Pa. Court System Grapples With Cyberattack”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. Kudos to the Pennsylvania Courts for avoiding a protracted shutdown of its e-filing system. The post “E-Filing Back Online as Pa. Court System Grapples With Cyberattack” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Activist investor Blackwells Capital officially launched its proxy fight with Disney on Tuesday, urging the entertainment behemoth's shareholders to vote for its three board nominees and opposing the two offered up by fellow activist Trian Fund Management.
Advertiser: Regal Court Reporting
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.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Trust the Border Patrol (Even if you don’t actually trust it)”: Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” The post “Trust the Border Patrol (Even if you don’t actually trust it)” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
My lifelong participation in the sport of dressage — often called ballet on horses — has proven that several skills developed through training and competition are transferable to legal work, especially the ability to harness focus, persistence and versatility when negotiating a deal, says Stephanie Coco at V&E.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A New Mexico lawyer has received a public censure partly for “inflammatory and misleading statements” in litigation opposing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, including a claimed right…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The former global head of tax was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail. The post Biglaw Tax Partner Jailed For Tax Scheme appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
86 
Let's personalize your content