Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Editing GenAI documents is like eating cotton candy. Here's a quick tip. The post First Rule for Writing With GenAI appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
Paralegal Bootcamp
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If you have a paralegal certificate or a college degree, you should not be working for $15 an hour, even if you are right out of school. When I make that statement, many will say, “But, Ann, if we start demanding too much money, those lay-paying jobs will be done by overseas virtual assistants for $8 per hour. Do you really want a paralegal job that could just as easily be done by someone in the Philippines for $8 per hour?
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Director General of Security in the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) Mike Burgess announced Wednesday that the ASIO uncovered a foreign spy network that recruited a former Australian politician to serve the interests of their foreign regime. Delivering his fifth Annual Threat Assessment, Mike Burgess outlined that the ASIO identified a team of spies, labelled as the “A-team,” who work for a foreign intelligence service that has been targeting Australia by recruit
LawSites
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
On this episode of LawNext: A conversation about Thomson Reuters’ strategy around generative artificial intelligence with two of the executives most directly responsible for its development and implementation. In a year dominated by discussion of generative AI and its potential impact on the legal profession, Thomson Reuters has played a leading role.
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK authorised charges Tuesday against a sixth person suspected of conducting espionage for the Russian Federation. Tihomir Ivanchev, a Bulgarian national, has been accused of “conspiring to obtain, collect, record, publish or communicate documents or information which might be or was intended to be directly or indirectly useful for a purpose prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state.” Ivanchev was arrested on February 7, following
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The UK Illegal Migration Act will cause over 30,000 backlogged asylum applications unable to be processed, according to a report released on Wednesday by independent charity Institute for Policy Research (IPPR). These asylum seekers are considered “ perma-backlogged ” since they cannot be removed to their unsafe home country but are also deemed permanently inadmissible pursuant to the newly enacted asylum law.
At the Lectern
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Pasadena Now reports , “Justice Leondra R. Kruger, a Pasadena native and member of the California Supreme Court, was lauded as the 41st Assembly District’s ‘Unsung Hero’ by Assemblymember Chris Holden and the California Legislative Black Caucus.” The article notes that the Caucus established the Black History Month Unsung Hero Award “to honor individuals who have selflessly dedicated themselves to their respective districts.” Holden is quoted as saying about Justice Kruge
JURIST
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published its first gender pay gap report Tuesday, releasing data on nearly 5,000 private sector employers in Australia. WGEA, an Australian government agency responsible for improving gender equality in the workplace, published the base salary and total renumeration median gender pay gaps for employers with at least 100 employees.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Alabama ruling is painful, and portends uncertainty. The post 5 Things You Should Know About The Alabama Declaration That Embryos Are People appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A district court misinterpreted the law when it ruled that an adult adoptee can’t obtain her 1978 adoption records to provide her doctors with information…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Even though Tesla’s employees stiffed a small business at the last minute, it would not be a slam-dunk case if it were to be litigated. The post Tesla’s Last-Minute Cancellation Of Pie Orders Resembles A Bar Exam Essay Question appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A racehorse owner who claims that a First Amendment right to register the name of his thoroughbred as “Malpractice Meuser” can proceed with his federal…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
There are good reasons to turn down top law schools. this is a remarkably bad one. The post Students Should DEFINITELY Turn Down Better Schools To Attend ASSLaw… Be Our Guest! 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.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The co-founder of cell tower operator Crown Castle Inc. sued the Texas company Wednesday in Delaware's Court of Chancery, seeking to invalidate a cooperation agreement between its board and activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Something tells me there are other issues. The post Biglaw Associate Says He Was Fired As Part Of ‘Political Purge’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A California federal judge pared some claims from a proposed class action claiming Meta Platforms Inc. violates Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by unlawfully using voice recordings created by users of its Facebook and Messenger platforms, but allowed the plaintiff to amend claims that the social media giant profited from and improperly stored her data.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
There are several misconceptions when it comes to mental healthcare, including that AI means fully automated therapy chatbots and that mental health and physical health are separated, according to Dr. Mimi Winsberg, chief medical officer of Brightside Health.
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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.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission is focused on using all its tools to crack down on social media platforms that are "manipulating" users' data and harming children, including by continuing to take aggressive enforcement action and exploring the possibility of crafting new regulations to curb online "commercial surveillance" practices, the agency's chair said Wednesday.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
What's the importance of diversity after SFFA v. Harvard? The post ABA Committee Decides To Diversify Diversity. It Should Come With A Clear Reason Why That’s Important. appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher went too far when it used the facts section of an appellate brief to present “a one-sided narrative" that downplayed adverse…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
This law firm partner likes Rep. Katie Porter to the tune of $250K. The post Law Professor Turned Congresswoman Earns Six-Figure Campaign Contribution From Law Firm’s Managing Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Texas Supreme Court Justice John Devine complained in a September speech to voters that his colleagues from BigLaw worry too much about “standing, timeliness or…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Quick tutorial on how to not take care of your clients. The post Texas Lawyer Steals ~$200k In Trust Funds From Client appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A Chief Legal Officer serves as the pinnacle of legal authority within a corporation; understand their role in your firm and what to know about this crucial position. The post What is a Chief Legal Officer and how can you best work with them? appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A survey of professionals reveals their expectations and challenges for the future of work. The post How AI Is Transforming The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
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