My Shingle
MAY 3, 2023
Earlier this week, stock prices for Chegg, which provides study materials and outlines for high school and college students, plunged by almost 48 percent reports CNBC. The culprit? ChatGPT which has cut into much of Chegg’s business in just five months. Chegg’s recent losses are yet another reminder of just how quickly ChatGPT can… The post How Soon Before AI Kills the Billable Hour?
JURIST
MAY 3, 2023
In a joint statement issued Wednesday, 51 human rights organizations called for the immediate release of Salah Soltan, an Egyptian-American legal scholar and the father of a prominent US human rights defender. Soltan, a former professor of Islamic Law at Cairo University and founder of the Islamic American University in Michigan, was arrested in Egypt in 2013 on charges related to his opposition of the military’s ousting of elected president Mohamed Morsi.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Crime Report
MAY 3, 2023
Do we want a safe criminal justice system? That question is so fundamental that even when—or maybe especially when—there is a life in the balance our courts try to duck it. Any system that cares about safety recognizes that error is part of the human condition. A safe system seeks resiliency: the ability to recover from the inevitable slips, violations, and surprises, and so to avoid catastrophe.
JURIST
MAY 3, 2023
The Kremlin press service said Wednesday that Kyiv had deployed drones to the Kremlin the night prior in an attempt to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. Two unmanned aerial vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin. As a result of efficient actions taken by military and special operations services using radar systems, the devices were taken out of action.
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.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
The Drug Enforcement Administration received 38,000 comments on its proposed rule that would roll back Covid-19 flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine. In response, the DEA chose to temporarily extend the flexibilities, a decision telehealth companies like Bicycle Health and Mindbloom are in support of.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
Is it really that difficult to only put people to death when you have actual proof that they did the thing? The post Despite Two Constitutional Violations During Trial, A Man Was Sentenced To Die. Will The Supreme Court Act? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 3, 2023
A Kenyan pastor who instructed his followers to engage in a fast that killed 109 people was arrested again on Tuesday, just a few hours after being released. The arrest of Pastor Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, the head of the Good News International Church, followed his arraignment before a court in Malindi, where the judge declared that the court lacked jurisdiction to decide on a bail application.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
You know things are bad when the GOP is warming up to concept of Supreme Court ethics. The post Okay, Even Lindsey Graham Knows Something Needs To Be Done About The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“From The Classroom To The Courtroom: An Interview With Neal Katyal; A law professor turned Supreme Court advocate, the former Acting Solicitor General has argued more SCOTUS cases than any other minority lawyer.” You can access today’s new episode of David Lat’s “Original Jurisdiction” podcast via this link. The post “From The Classroom To The Courtroom: An Interview With Neal Katyal; A law professor turned Supreme Court advocate, the former Acting Soli
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.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
The defendant will be subject to a fine of $100,000 euros per infraction if he gets caught donating again. The post In Unprecedented Ruling, Court Orders Sperm Donor To Stop … Or Else appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“Justice O’Connor created the framework and the heart of the language for Chief Justice Rehnquist’s concurring opinion in Bush v. Gore”: Derek Muller has this post at the “Election Law Blog.” The post “Justice O’Connor created the framework and the heart of the language for Chief Justice Rehnquist’s concurring opinion in Bush v.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
One man's human trafficking is another man's "unauthorized alien transport program." Particularly if that man is the governor of Florida. The post FL Lege Allocates $12 Million For DeSantis To Kidnap More Migrants appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“Mandatory Retirement? Cognitive Assessments? Probe Into Judge’s Fitness Spurs Debate Over Life Tenure; Pauline Newman’s case also addresses the difficulty of telling older judges when they have lost more than a step.” Avalon Zoppo of The National Law Journal has this report. The post “Mandatory Retirement? Cognitive Assessments?
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.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
Does this seem sexist to you? Because this seems sexist. The post Paul Weiss Writes That Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar’s Arguments Are A ‘Hot Mess’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“25. Judicial Independence vs. Judicial Accountability; The debate over whether individual Justices have behaved appropriately in specific cases underscores why it’s so important for the Supreme Court as an institution to be more accountable.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. The post “25.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
You got to hand it to a man who continues to make poor business decisions after halving his companies values and getting out-voted from leading it. The post Actual Fake News: Elon Musk Threatens To Give Away News Source’s Account If They Don’t Behave appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“The justices’ ethics are to blame for the court’s legitimacy problems”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “The justices’ ethics are to blame for the court’s legitimacy problems” appeared first on How Appealing.
Advertisement
Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
LawSites
MAY 3, 2023
Whether they work in law firms or corporate legal, academia or government, law librarians play a central role in testing, recommending and deploying legal technology, according to the American Association of Law Libraries’ 2023 State of the Profession report, an exhaustive 252-page survey of the legal information landscape. This is the third time AALL has conducted this survey, which is actually three separate surveys of U.S. law librarians based on the type of organization for which they
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“The Supreme Court’s Ethics Issues Are Not All Created Equal; But it’s the justices’ own fault that they’re all lumped together”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Supreme Court’s Ethics Issues Are Not All Created Equal; But it’s the justices’ own fault that they’re all lumped together” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
'Jury Duty' ridicules but also celebrates many parts of the legal profession, and it should definitely be on your watch list. The post ‘Jury Duty’ Is A Great Show For Lawyers And Legal Professionals appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“Sheldon Whitehouse vs. the Supreme Court: One witness dismantles the Senator’s plan to control the Justices.” This editorial appears in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Sheldon Whitehouse vs. the Supreme Court: One witness dismantles the Senator’s plan to control the Justices.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
Long story short, the debt ceiling is not only pointless, it is stupid. The post The Debt Ceiling: Still An Arcane Financial Fiction Too Useless And Dangerous For These Dumb Times appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“He took a $500 leaf blower but Ohio Supreme Court says it wasn’t burglary”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has this report. And Dan Trevas of Court News Ohio reports that “ Burglary Conviction Vacated for Man Who Strolled Into Open Garage to Steal Leaf Blower.” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link.
Above The Law
MAY 3, 2023
Which law schools are offering the best training opportunities? The post The Best Law Schools For Practical Training (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 3, 2023
“US appeals court halts midnight filings over lawyers’ objections”: Andrew Goudsward of Reuters has a report that begins, “A federal appeals court on Tuesday adopted a proposal that would require most legal briefs and other court documents to be submitted by 5 p.m. on the day they are due, putting an end to the practice of lawyers and paralegals working until midnight to complete filings.” The post “US appeals court halts midnight filings over lawyers’ o
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.
117 
Let's personalize your content