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SCOTUS hears oral arguments in bankruptcy amendment, Washington workers’ compensation law cases

JURIST

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in Siegle v. Fitzgerald and United States v. Washington. In Siegle , the Court is considering whether the 2017 Amendment to the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, which increased quarterly fees for Chapter 11 cases in the Trustee program but not the Bankruptcy Administrator program, violates the uniformity requirement of the Constitution’s Bankruptcy Clause.

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Emily Weber: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

The Estrin Report

By Chere Estrin. What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. In this column, we zero in on their top tips. This week, we feature Emily Weber of Foley & Lardner LLP. Emily Weber. Managing Partner Foley & Lardner LLP Denver Office LinkedIn.

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Lithuania bans symbols associated with Russian invasion of Ukraine

JURIST

The Lithuanian legislature, the Seimas, Tuesday passed amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses and the Law on Assemblies to prohibit symbols associated with Russian aggression in Ukraine. Banned symbols include the letters “V” or “Z” and the black and orange ribbon of St. George. Paul? Kuzmickien?, a member of the Seimas, said the symbols are “seen as war propaganda.” Under the Code of Administrative Offenses, anyone convicted of the “promotion

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Ringer: Who Should Answer the Phone at Your Law Firm?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

This is kind of a trick question. It’s one that initiates the lawyer’s go-to response: It depends. But, in reality, the choice of who answers your phone when clients and potential clients call has a lot of la yers to it, not unlike an onion. And, this is reflective of the many cho ices now available to attorneys. In a perfect world, where you have ample time (riiiight), it’s probably best to have lawyers answering every call – and, the more senior the lawyer, the better.

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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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Florida judge strikes down Biden’s public transit mask mandate

JURIST

A judge in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida Monday ruled that the Biden Administration’s public transit mask mandate is “unlawful,” overturning the initiative to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle “declare[d] unlawful and vacate[d] the Mask Mandate.” Judge Mizelle further stated, “the Mandate exceeded the CDC’s statutory authority, improperly invoked the good cause exception to notice and comment rule mak

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Afghanistan dispatch: dozens killed and injured after Kabul hit by multiple school bombings

JURIST

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a law student in Kabul reports on a wave of explosions at a school and education center in Kabul that have reportedly killed and wounded dozens. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our correspondent’s name.

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Drones Eyed as Newest Crime Forensics Tools

The Crime Report

Currently, the traditional method of forensic searching and crime-scene mapping is still largely done on foot by trained technicians following a foot grid pattern or working their way out of the epicenter of a crime scene in a spiral fashion. . But, when time is of the essence and technology is ever-advancing, researchers knew there had to be a better way. .

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US Vice President Harris calls for global end to anti-satellite missiles testing

JURIST

US Vice President Kamala Harris Monday announced that the US would no longer conduct direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing and would seek to establish this as the norm around the world. Harris, speaking at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, said the US would seek to work with other countries to end the practice, which she described as “destructive.” Russia carried out such a test last November, while China conducted a similar test in 2007.

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“Connecticut Gov. Lamont pledges to sign key abortion bill passed by House as U.S. Supreme Court ruling awaits”

HowAppealing

“Connecticut Gov. Lamont pledges to sign key abortion bill passed by House as U.S. Supreme Court ruling awaits”: Christopher Keating of The Hartford Courant has this report.

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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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Afghanistan dispatch: ‘this pit of darkness has no bottom’

JURIST

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a law student in Kabul reports on rising suicide rates and growing desperation among many Afghans as oppressive and chaotic Taliban rule of the country continues. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our correspondent’s name.

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“What we know about the federal judge from Florida who struck down CDC mask mandate for travelers”

HowAppealing

“What we know about the federal judge from Florida who struck down CDC mask mandate for travelers”: Kate Cimini of The Fort Myers News-Press has this report.

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Canada imposes sanctions on ‘close associates’ of Russian regime

JURIST

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly Tuesday announced that Canada was imposing sanctions on 14 “close associates” of the Russian regime, including President Vladimir Putin’s two daughters. . Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Canada has imposed sanctions on over 750 individuals and entities. These sanctions have been imposed on individuals and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus in response to military action in Ukraine.

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Twitter Presents Musk with Poison Pill

Intelligize Blog

Elon Musk is exhausting. Absolutely exhausting. Driven by an apparently insatiable need for public attention, the latest in an interminable series of headline-grabbing stunts from the CEO (sorry, “Technoking”) of Tesla involves a bid for the social media platform Twitter. As Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine wrote last week, the idea of Musk even cobbling together […].

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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US Supreme Court rules Pentagon may discipline pilot who refused COVID-19 vaccine

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Monday ruled against Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Dunn’s plea to block disciplinary action by the Air Force against him over his religious-based refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine. After Dunn tested positive for COVID-19 in the summer of 2021, he requested a religious exemption from the vaccine. His request was denied, and he was relieved of his command.

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“How the Supreme Court’s conservatives influenced the ruling against the CDC mask requirement”

HowAppealing

“How the Supreme Court’s conservatives influenced the ruling against the CDC mask requirement”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.

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U.S. Border Records Highest Number of Illegal Crossings in Two Decades

The Crime Report

The U.S. has made more than a million arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border since October 2021, the fastest pace of illegal border crossings in at least the last two decades — with 209,906 arrests being made along the border in March alone, reports the Wall Street Journal. Of the 1.01 million crossings so far this year, roughly 51 percent resulted in the migrant being expelled under Title 42, while the rest were either rapidly deported, detained or released to seek asylum.

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“Biden Signs Jackson’s Supreme Court Commission Early in Unusual Move”

HowAppealing

“Biden Signs Jackson’s Supreme Court Commission Early in Unusual Move”: Greg Stohr and Jordan Fabian of Bloomberg News have this report.

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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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I Promise, We Actually Know How To Spell ‘Antitrust’

Above The Law

Honestly, no one ever noticed before. The post I Promise, We Actually Know How To Spell ‘Antitrust’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Can you sue the police for Miranda violations? Court will wrestle with rules, rights, and remedies for wrongs.

SCOTUSBlog

Share Miranda v. Arizona is one of the most significant Supreme Court decisions in American criminal procedure. Miranda answered the question, “does the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination extend to the police interrogation of a suspect?” with a resounding “yes” and required that an individual held for interrogation must be informed – nay, warned — that they have the right to remain silent, consult with a lawyer, and have the lawyer with them during governmental interro

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Allstate Legal Chief Rhonda Ferguson Remembered

Law 360

Lawyers across the country were flooding LinkedIn on Tuesday with heartfelt comments for Rhonda Ferguson, 52, chief legal officer of Allstate Corp., who died on Easter Sunday after a battle with cancer.

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8 Free Templates to Improve Diversity in the Workplace

The Process Street

Workplace diversity is more than a buzzword. It’s also more than a passing phenomenon. Whether it’s findings from MIT proving that having an equal gender balance increases revenue , or McKinsey’s discovery that companies in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity have a 35% increase in financial returns above the national average, diversity positively affects both a company’s culture and bottom-line.

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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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As Travel Mask Mandates Fall, The DOJ Mulls What's Next

Law 360

The Biden administration said Tuesday that it will appeal a district court's order striking down the federal mask mandate for public transportation if public health officials recommend extending it, even as airlines, Amtrak, various transit agencies and ride-hailing companies abandon their mask requirements.

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California is Failing Crime Victims: Survey

The Crime Report

A survey of 711 victims of crime in California by the Prosecutors Alliance Center for Survivor Policy found that most participants were victims of multiple violent crimes and nearly 40 percent had not been offered victims’ compensation, reports Davis Vanguard. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they did not have money to pay for out-of-pocket expenses like mental health or relocation, so they opted not to access services or to move as a result, with twenty-five respondents actually turning t

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Prospectively Appointing Jackson To High Court Is Unlawful

Law 360

The White House Office of Legal Counsel's recent opinion that the president can prospectively appoint Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court contradicts that court's holding under Marbury v. Madison, and thus Biden should refrain from signing her commission until after Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement takes effect, says attorney John Reeves.

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CBP’s NEW Prior Disclosure Requirements

Customs & International Trade Law

Diaz Trade Law’s President, Jennifer Diaz , and Associate Attorney, Sharath Patil , are enthusiastic to announce that our article, “New CBP Prior Disclosure Requirements” was published by the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) in its Spring 2022 newsletter. Our article focuses on how to successfully submit a prior disclosure (PD) to Customs and Border Protection, along with details known of CBP’s new timing requirements, which have not been circulated publicly.

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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.