Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 18, 2022
As a personal injury paralegal , few things ache my heart more than seeing someone injured in a motor vehicle crash with minimal or no personal injury protection (“PIP”) benefits. After a few years of handling these cases, I quickly realized the importance of having PIP benefits. From $2,500 in coverage to $100,000 in coverage, these figures are equally important in your client’s personal injury case.
JURIST
MARCH 18, 2022
The Supreme Court of Canada Thursday rejected the federal government’s appeal to stop a class-action lawsuit against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This was the government’s second attempt to halt the proceeding of the case addressing systemic harassment, intimidation, and bullying in the RCMP. The lawsuit , seeking more than $1.1 billion in damages, alleges that RCMP was negligent in failing to provide a workplace free of harassment.
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Above The Law
MARCH 18, 2022
The cases Judge Jackson decided, the people involved, and how her decisions fared on appeal. . The post Just The Stats: Ketanji Brown Jackson As A District Court Judge appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 18, 2022
Law students and young lawyers in Ukraine are filing reports for JURIST on the latest developments in that country as it defends itself against Russian invasion. Here Anna Tymoshenko, a fourth-year law student at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and JURIST’s Chief Correspondent in Ukraine, shares these thoughts from Poltava. . Surprisingly or not, Russia has refusal to comply with the recent decision of the ICJ and is not going to end the war in Ukraine.
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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.
The Crime Report
MARCH 18, 2022
A handful of high-profile cases has sparked a larger public debate about the impact of self-defense laws. The acquittal of teenager Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide charges stemming from his killing of two people who allegedly threatened him during a protest, and the conviction of three men for murdering Ahmaud Arbery because they believed he was a robber, have fueled fears that certain states’ gun-use and self-defense laws effectively invite malicious individuals — “including vigilantes and white
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Above The Law
MARCH 18, 2022
If at first you don't succeed, add decibels. The post Bannon Lawyers Pound The Table And Shout In Latest Bonkers Contempt Filing appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 18, 2022
The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted Resolution 2626, which establishes a formal and continued presence in Afghanistan. The resolution extends the mandate of the Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for one year. This resolution secures a formal and continued presence of UNAMA and other UN agencies in Afghanistan. It requires close consultation with relevant Afghan politicians and stakeholders, including authorities in reference to the Taliban.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“Will Ketanji Brown Jackson Defend the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy? Senators should ask her view of court-packing, which Ginsburg and Breyer strongly opposed.” Adam J. White will have this op-ed in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
JURIST
MARCH 18, 2022
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court of Cambodia on Thursday sentenced 20 opposition politicians and activities to five to ten years in prison for incitement, attempting to incite military personnel to disobey, and conspiracy. The 20 individuals were members of the now-dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party who are in opposition to Prime Minister Hun Sen and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.
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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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“Lawyer misses deadline, blames pandemic, seeks Rhode Island Supreme Court’s mercy”: Paul Edward Parker of The Providence Journal has this report on an order that the Supreme Court of Rhode Island issued Wednesday.
JURIST
MARCH 18, 2022
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Friday refused Russia’s request to end FIFA’s suspension of all Russian teams from the 2022 World Cup playoffs because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On February 28, FIFA suspended all Russian teams from participating in FIFA competitions until further notice. The decision was made only a few days after the first Russian troops invaded Ukraine.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“Tobacco industry gets a win at the Florida Supreme Court; Siding with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., the court said plaintiffs must show that smokers relied on misleading information from cigarette makers to prevail on the claims”: Jim Saunders of News Service of Florida has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Florida issued yesterday.
JURIST
MARCH 18, 2022
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Thursday that Russian armed forces perpetrated three separate cluster munitions bombings of a Ukraine city, Mykolaiv. Mykolaiv has a population of about 500,000. It is located on the road to Odessa, which is around 62 miles away. According to HRW, there were three separate attacks on the densely populated city on March 7, 11, and 13.
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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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“Dick Durbin, a low-key Senate veteran, to preside over Supreme Court hearings”: Nina Totenberg had this audio segment on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition.
Above The Law
MARCH 18, 2022
Add a virtual working environment to the equation, and communication breakdowns can worsen exponentially. . The post How To Deal With A Communication Breakdown appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“Josh Hawley’s latest attack on Ketanji Brown Jackson is genuinely nauseating; Hawley’s going to a place that decent people have the good sense not to go”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.
The Crime Report
MARCH 18, 2022
A revamped police reform program, dubbed the Collaborative Reform Initiative, will invite local law enforcement agencies to voluntarily accept federal help in reducing officer-involved shootings and excessive-force incidents by implementing new policies and better training with a budget of $5 million, reports the Washington Post. Police reform experts said the initiative, expected to be announced Friday by Attorney General Merrick Garland, could help local police improve their relationship with
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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.
LawTechnologyToday
MARCH 18, 2022
Lawyers need to stay up on cybersecurity news to understand both the current threats and the mistakes made by others. Failure to keep up could eventually result in a breach! Sharon Nelson and John Simek discuss this topic with Lucian Pera to learn more about lawyers’ ethical responsibilities for technology and cybersecurity competence and why failures could result in a lawyer facing disciplinary action.
Above The Law
MARCH 18, 2022
This is a great way for current and prospective law students to gauge their employment prospects. The post The Best Law Schools For Getting A Biglaw Job (2022) appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“Does Textualism Defeat the Major Questions Doctrine?” Richard M. Re has this post at his “Re’s Judicata” blog.
Broadcast Law Blog
MARCH 18, 2022
The FCC this week announced that broadcasters must now comply with new rules designed to identify when programming is run on U.S. stations that was provided by a foreign governmental entity pursuant to a lease of airtime. While this seems like a narrow purpose, the new rules will impose a burden on broadcasters. Because of First Amendment considerations, the FCC cannot totally prohibit the broadcast of such programming, but it adopted this rule to ensure that audiences are informed about progr
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Above The Law
MARCH 18, 2022
Give Me A Cookie : Law schools and the NYT are complaining about cancel culture. Vote In The Bracket : Come on folks, you have until Sunday night. Yikes : Associate out amid groping allegations. How To Get Into Biglaw : A ranking. Interesting : Meadows finds himself in the midst of potential petard hoisting. The post The Whining… It Never Stops — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 18, 2022
Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, the requirements for defendants to prove “Indian” status under the Major Crimes Act and the proper test for when two songs (here, “Soknudur” and “You Raise Me Up”) are substantially similar for copyright claims. The requirements for “Indian” status under the Major Crimes Act.
HowAppealing
MARCH 18, 2022
“How to get on the Supreme Court? Smile a lot, speak a little.” Darlene Superville of The Associated Press has this report.
The Crime Report
MARCH 18, 2022
The NYPD is dismissing calls by local officials and advocates to remove an Ernest Hemingway quote that celebrates the “hunting of man” that is plastered on the wall of the 71st precinct in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, reports Gothamist. The NYPD is defending the quote, which reads, “There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter,” as literary inspiration that captures the “exhilarating” nature o
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