Intelligize Blog
APRIL 26, 2022
Would you rather have a dollar bill or four quarters? This question doesn’t have a right answer, of course – you have the same amount of money either way. The same principle applies to stock splits, in which the overall value of a stockholder’s stake in a company doesn’t change. That’s the time-honored wisdom offered […]. The post Stock Splits Are All the Rage on Wall Street appeared first on Intelligize.
JURIST
APRIL 26, 2022
President Joe Biden Tuesday pardoned three convicted felons – Abraham Bolden Sr., Betty Jo Bogans and Dexter Jackson – and commuted the prison sentences of 75 others. The individuals granted clemency came at the recommendation of the Department of Justice’s pardon attorney. The first to be pardoned was Abraham Bolden Sr., a former Secret Service Agent charged with attempting to sell a copy of a Secret Service file.
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The Estrin Report
APRIL 26, 2022
The team here at Estrin Report and Estrin Legal Staffing is very proud of Chere. Chere is a beautifully unique individual that not only seems to possesses what seems to be an unending supply of energy – she also has a heart of gold, with what a spirit that radiates enthusiasm and encouragement for others. She encourages others to grow, to be better and reach their potential.
JURIST
APRIL 26, 2022
The Biden Administration Tuesday adopted two new rules that set stricter energy efficiency standards for light bulbs. The Department of Energy’s (DOE) rules will help conserve energy and also help consumers save money on their energy bills. The first rule “establishes a revised definition of general lamps” and the second rule “implements the minimum standard of 45 lumens per watt for light bulbs that meet the revised definition.” Both rules are part of a larger plan
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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
APRIL 26, 2022
“Abortion and the Supreme Court: This is the moment for the Justices to turn the issue over to the voters.” This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 26, 2022
“Being a Lawyer Doesn’t Make You Immune From Criticism; Most lawyers make choices about who to represent, and how, and why; They should be held accountable for those choices”: Law professor G.S. Hans has this post at Balls and Strikes.
LawTechnologyToday
APRIL 26, 2022
What can and should you be doing about ransomware right now? Our LTRC Board panel talked about practical steps you should be taking about this looming and growing threat. Our Panelists: Alan Klevan ( AK ), Dennis Kennedy ( DK ), John Loughnane ( JL ), and Allison Shields ( AS ). We know better than to ask if your organization has already been a victim of a ransomware attack.
HowAppealing
APRIL 26, 2022
“Ninth Circuit throws out vaccine mandate for California prison guards; The court overturned a judge’s finding that the state’s vaccination policy for prison staff amounted to deliberate indifference to inmates’ health”: Edvard Pettersson of Courthouse News Service has this report on an unpublished opinion that the U.S.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
Heard's lawyer: 'So you think the recording of her admitting to hitting you is enough to establish that she did it?' Also Heard's lawyer: Objection. The post I’ve Seen Mock Trial Team Members Do Better Than Amber Heard’s Lawyer. They Weren’t Even That Good. appeared first on Above the Law.
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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
APRIL 26, 2022
“Free speech scholars — and Elon Musk — urge Supreme Court to review SEC gag orders”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 26, 2022
A legal recruiter explains why cultivating interests outside the office is essential for sustaining a long, satisfying and successful career. It’s not intentional. Few even notice that it’s happening. Slowly but surely, many lawyers give up their outside interests as they become singularly focused on work. That’s not surprising — being a lawyer is a demanding job.
HowAppealing
APRIL 26, 2022
“Ketanji Brown Jackson Won’t Lose Her Seat If Breyer ‘Unretires’; The sitting Supreme Court justice is now contractually obligated to step down”: Law professor Stephen L. Carter has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
Bold strategy, Cotton! The post Alex Jones’s Lawyers ‘Splain To Bankruptcy Judge That Putting The Kibosh On State Tort Claims Is His Real Job appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 26, 2022
“In sequel to McGirt , justices will again review scope of state prosecutorial power in Indian country”: Matthew L.M. Fletcher has this post at “SCOTUSblog.
The Crime Report
APRIL 26, 2022
Anthony Perkins in a still photo from Orson Well’s 1962 film version of “The Trial” In Franz Kafka’s sinister 1925 novel, The Trial, the hero finds himself the defendant in a court case where he is unaware of what law he has broken. No one else seems to know either but he is found guilty anyway. Could that happen in the U.S.?
HowAppealing
APRIL 26, 2022
“The Roberts Court and the Erasing of the Establishment Clause”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
What truly matters is how you perceive your career journey; not what others perceive it should be. The post Why You’re More Than Just Your Job Title (And How To Embrace It) appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Crime Report
APRIL 26, 2022
Photo by Enrique Macias via Unsplash. The Texas Court of Appeals has granted a stay of execution to Melissa Lucio, the mother accused of killing her infant daughter, while officials examine new evidence that raises questions about her guilt. “I thank God for my life,” Lucio said in a statement released by her lawyers, The New York Times reported. “I am grateful the Court has given me the chance to live and prove my innocence.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
Who knew just stringing together a bunch of derogatory statements doesn't make something 'edgy comedy'? Everybody, huh? Cool. The post Alex Jones Attorney Took Break From Embarrassing Himself In Court To Do Racist Amateur Stand-Up appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 26, 2022
Despite the uncertainty and shock for Twitter employees after the company announced its pending sale to multibillionaire Elon Musk, several important tasks lie ahead for the company's in-house lawyers and their leader, chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
U.S. business leaders can form a coalition to create an immigration-friendly ecosystem to provide employment for this population, while also helping each other. . The post An Immigration Blueprint For Businesses To Hire Skilled Professional Ukrainian Refugees appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
APRIL 26, 2022
Last year, in the continuing federal court litigation between now-shuttered legal research startup ROSS Intelligence and long-established legal research giant Thomson Reuters, ROSS upped the ante when it filed a counterclaim asserting that TR is violating federal antitrust law by maintaining monopolistic and anticompetitive control over the legal research market.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
Perkins Coie partner having a disastrous time getting back to work in Beijing. The post Biglaw Partner Treated To 37-Day Quarantine As China Launches New COVID Lockdowns appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 26, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Monday to take up a case about the reach of a Pennsylvania law could have a "seismic impact" on corporate litigation if the justices rule that a state can exercise jurisdiction over companies registered to do business there, legal experts told Law360.
Above The Law
APRIL 26, 2022
The study doesn’t shy away from acknowledging the darker sides of the market. The post 5 Surprising Insights From The US Treasury Department’s Study Of The Global Art NFT Trade appeared first on Above the Law.
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