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Take Your Practice to the Next Level With Document Automation Tools

Attorney at Work

Are you looking for ways to take your law practice to the next level? Consider using document automation tools to help streamline your workflow and produce more accurate documents faster. Document automation tools can help you create and manage documents more efficiently, which can save your firm time and money. Here’s an overview. What Is Document Automation and How Can It Help Your Law Practice?

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Iran dispatch: ‘lawyers were dispersed by firing tear gas and some of them were arrested’

JURIST

Law students and young lawyers in Iran are reporting for JURIST on protests and related developments in Iran since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. One of our correspondents files this from Tehran. For security and privacy reasons, we are withholding her name. . Protests are still going on in Iran and protesters are still being severely suppressed and shot at.

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Feds to Pay Almost $15 Million to Native American Victims of Pedophile Doctor

The Crime Report

The federal government has settled a case against the Indian Health Service (IHS) Agency for its mishandling of the sexual assaults perpetrated by pedophile doctor Stanley Patrick Weber against Native American boys in Montana and South Dakota, Christopher Weaver and Dan Frosch report for the Wall Street Journal. Negotiated with a mediator, payments are expected to be between $1.5 million and $2 million for each of eight victims with current claims against the U.S. for the inaction and purposeful

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Belarus dispatch: Bialatski’s Nobel Peace Prize draws global attention to a human rights crisis

JURIST

JURIST Belarus correspondent Ulyana Belaya is a student in the International Law and European Union Law program at the European Humanities University, Vilnius, Lithuania. She left Belarus in September 2021. The text of this dispatch has been lightly edited to preserve the author’s voice. . As a Belarusian, let me tell you about the legal situation in Belarus and explain how much has happened here because of Alies Bialatski, the Belarusian who last week was awarded a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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“Doctors Struggle With Navigating Abortion Bans in Medical Emergencies; Healthcare providers are concerned they could face charges for providing emergency abortions in some states”

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“Doctors Struggle With Navigating Abortion Bans in Medical Emergencies; Healthcare providers are concerned they could face charges for providing emergency abortions in some states”: Laura Kusisto of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Doctors Struggle With Navigating Abortion Bans in Medical Emergencies; Healthcare providers are concerned they could face charges for providing emergency abortions in some states” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Practicing Before the U.S. Supreme Court | Kannon Shanmugam”

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“Practicing Before the U.S. Supreme Court | Kannon Shanmugam”: You can access the audio and the transcript of the newest episode of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast via this link. Once I started reading the transcript, it was difficult to stop. The post “Practicing Before the U.S. Supreme Court | Kannon Shanmugam” appeared first on How Appealing.

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US announces new visa restrictions on Taliban members for repressing women and girls

JURIST

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Tuesday announced additional sanctions against the Taliban in response to what the US perceives as repression of women and girls in Afghanistan through violence and restrictive policies. Citing Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Blinken unveiled new restrictions on visas for current or former Taliban members, members of non-state security groups, and others believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, the repression of women an

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“The Ghost of Dred Scott Still Haunts Us”

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“The Ghost of Dred Scott Still Haunts Us”: Law professor Neal Katyal has this essay online at Time magazine. And at “The Originalism Blog,” Michael Ramsey has a post titled “ Another Shot at the Insular Cases.” The post “The Ghost of Dred Scott Still Haunts Us” appeared first on How Appealing.

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US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $1B in Sandy Hook defamation case

JURIST

Conspiracy theorist radio show host Alex Jones Wednesday was ordered to pay families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims and a first responder approximately $965 million in compensatory damages. A Connecticut court issued the verdict after four weeks of trial. Family members of five children and three educators killed in the shooting, as well as one first responder, filed suit against Jones and his radio show’s parent company Free Speech Systems.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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“3M’s Aearo scores quick appeal of bankruptcy court’s ruling on earplug MDL”

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“3M’s Aearo scores quick appeal of bankruptcy court’s ruling on earplug MDL”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “3M’s Aearo scores quick appeal of bankruptcy court’s ruling on earplug MDL” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Indiana Supreme Court continues injunction of state abortion ban

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Indiana Wednesday continued a preliminary injunction preventing the enforcement of select provisions of the state’s abortion ban, S.B. 1. Under the ruling, the injunction will continue while the court hears oral arguments in January of next year. The injunction effectively stops the defendants, county prosecutors and members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, from enforcing the law.

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“Weeks into the job, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is already having a moment on the Supreme Court; One close observer of the Supreme Court described Justice Jackson’s approach to oral argument in one of her first high-profile cases as ‘stunning'”

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“Weeks into the job, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is already having a moment on the Supreme Court; One close observer of the Supreme Court described Justice Jackson’s approach to oral argument in one of her first high-profile cases as ‘stunning'”: John Fritze of USA Today has this report. The post “Weeks into the job, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is already having a moment on the Supreme Court; One close observer of the Supreme Court described Justice Jackson̵

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NY Prison Care-Package Ban Pits Families Against Expensive Vendors

The Crime Report

In-person visit deliveries were banned by the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) New York earlier in 2022 to try and stem incoming contraband to state prisons and detention facilities. Now, families must go through third-party vendors to send food to their loved ones at exceptional prices, inciting rallies across New York, Tandy Lau reports for Amsterdam News.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“New Jersey poised to enact ‘nation’s strongest’ gun law after Supreme Court ruling; The bill would, among other things, require people wanting to carry guns in public to purchase liability insurance”

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“New Jersey poised to enact ‘nation’s strongest’ gun law after Supreme Court ruling; The bill would, among other things, require people wanting to carry guns in public to purchase liability insurance”: Daniel Han of Politico has this report. The post “New Jersey poised to enact ‘nation’s strongest’ gun law after Supreme Court ruling; The bill would, among other things, require people wanting to carry guns in public to purchase liability insur

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Providence denies ‘disturbing’ debt collection practices alleged by senator

Above The Law

Providence issued a response to a letter sent by Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, in which she demanded the health system answer questions about its alleged efforts to aggressively bill patients who qualified for free or discounted care. The response denied that Providence aggressively pursued its poorest patients for medical debt, asserting that its “commitment to those in need has never been stronger.”.

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“U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Novartis, allows generic versions of MS drug”

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“U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Novartis, allows generic versions of MS drug”: Blake Brittain of Reuters has this report on an order the U.S. Supreme Court issued today. The post “U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Novartis, allows generic versions of MS drug” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Alex Jones F*cked Around, Found Out

Above The Law

Who knew bankruptcy court could be this wild? The post Alex Jones F*cked Around, Found Out appeared first on Above the Law.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

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.

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“In a Tense Supreme Court Hearing, Warhol Foundation Lawyers Fight Conservative Justices on the Meaning of Fair Use”

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“In a Tense Supreme Court Hearing, Warhol Foundation Lawyers Fight Conservative Justices on the Meaning of Fair Use”: Greg Allen of ARTnews has this report. The post “In a Tense Supreme Court Hearing, Warhol Foundation Lawyers Fight Conservative Justices on the Meaning of Fair Use” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Reschedule Watch: Birthright citizenship and torts to members of the armed forces

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. This week’s update on the cases that the Supreme Court has newly relisted will be short: There aren’t any new relists. However, with one exception, all of last week’s relists are back.

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“Supreme Court dives into pop culture with Warhol, Prince and Norman Lear”

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“Supreme Court dives into pop culture with Warhol, Prince and Norman Lear”: Nina Totenberg of NPR has this report. Therein, Totenberg writes: Blatt was so enthusiastic in her examples that she at one point said that Norman Lear “would be turning over in his grave right now,” given that he had more spinoffs than any other television creator.

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Tattoo Artist Copyright Win Will Create Uncertainty Over Celebrities with Tattoos

The IP Law Blog

A jury in the District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in the case of Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software found that the depiction of tattoos on wrestler Randy Orton in a video game published by Take Two Interactive infringed the tattoo artist’s copyright in the tattoos. In this author’s personal opinion, the District Court got it all wrong.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

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.

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“Judge Ho Risks Recusal Calls from Yale Graduates Over Boycott”

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“Judge Ho Risks Recusal Calls from Yale Graduates Over Boycott”: Lydia Wheeler has this new installment of her “Opening Argument” column online at Bloomberg Law. The post “Judge Ho Risks Recusal Calls from Yale Graduates Over Boycott” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Over Half of Illinois’s State’s Attorneys File Lawsuits Against Bail Reform

The Crime Report

Over half of the 102 State’s Attorneys in Illinois have filed lawsuits against the SAFE-T Act, which among other things, eliminates cash bail except in the instance that someone is deemed either an immediate threat or a flight risk and that they say is both unconstitutional and a threat to public safety, reports Nina Burns for WQAD. Knox County State’s Attorney Jeremy Karlin argues that cash bail is specifically mentioned in the state’s constitution, that the SAFE-T Act, which takes

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“How Merrick Garland Can Put the Supreme Court’s Originalists On Notice”

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“How Merrick Garland Can Put the Supreme Court’s Originalists On Notice”: Law professor Lawrence Lessig has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “How Merrick Garland Can Put the Supreme Court’s Originalists On Notice” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $965 Million to Sandy Hook Parents 

The Crime Report

A Connecticut jury has ruled Alex Jones must pay $965 million to family members of Sandy Hook shooting victims and an FBI agent for defaming them and promoting the conspiracy theory that the shooting never happened, and that the victims and their dead relatives were lying about the deaths of twenty children and six adults in December, 2012, Dave Collins reports for the Associated Press.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.