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APRIL 27, 2022

Wellness tips for lawyers are in great demand for a profession that has struggled with the health and wellbeing of its members. And the pandemic has not made the situation better , and for many it has made things much worse. Fortunately, the ABA Journal has gathered some experts and put together a fantastic set of tips that are worth a look by all lawyers – corporate counsel and law firm lawyers alike. “Stress is one of the defining characteristics of becoming and being a lawyer.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2022

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Monday released its 2022 annual report, which noted “significant regress” in countries such as Afghanistan and the Central African Republic. As part of its report , USCIRF recommended that the US Department of State designate 15 countries as “countries of particular concern” (CPCs), as their governments are involved in “systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations.” USCIRF recommended that Burma, C

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

Because 2020 will never never end. The post Mike Lindell And Alan Dershowitz Team Up For Election LOLsuit To Ban All Voting Machines appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 27, 2022

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution Tuesday which requires the General Assembly to meet every time a veto is used by the Security Council. The resolution has been praised by multiple officials as a great step forward for accountability within the UN. The resolution, still in its drafting stage, was first introduced by Ambassador Christian Wenaweser from Liechtenstein.

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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.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“Judges’ Financial-Disclosure Bill Passes, Heads to President’s Desk; Legislation triggered by WSJ investigation is expected to become law”: James V. Grimaldi, Coulter Jones, and Joe Palazzolo will have this article in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“Supreme Court Notebook: Roberts pays tribute to Breyer.” Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press have this report. Shannon Bream and Bill Mears of Fox News report that “ Justice Breyer participates in his last oral argument, colleagues offer ‘deep appreciation’; Chief Justice John Roberts called it a ‘privilege’ to serve with Breyer, who is retiring after 28 years.” And Joan Biskupic of CNN reports that “ Justice Stephen Brey

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2022

The Supreme Court Monday rejected a request to temporarily block a new admissions policy at a Virginia high school. The new admission policy, as described by the school board, was created to increase socioeconomic diversity, however, the plaintiff argues that the new policy harms Asian students. The court did not state their reasoning for rejecting the request but Justices Thomas, Justice Alito, and Justice Gorsuch noted they did not agree with the decision.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“Supreme Court Debates Limits of Ruling for Tribes in Oklahoma; The argument was Justice Stephen G. Breyer’s last, and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. ended it with a fond tribute to his colleague”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Jess Bravin and Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal report that “ Supreme Court Reconsiders Parts of Oklahoma Indian Territory Ruling; The 2020 decision moved broad swaths of the state under federal jurisdiction, drawing

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2022

Mississippi civic leaders Monday filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Supreme Court claiming that the state is violating the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the US Constitution. The civic leaders, who are also citizens of Mississippi, argue that the drawing of the district lines “used in Mississippi’s State Supreme Court election” dilutes the value of Black voters.

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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.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“The WSJ Is Worried About The Chief Justice ‘Turn[ing]’ Votes In Dobbs ; I’m having flashbacks to NFIB and Bostock ; Has there been a leak?” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 27, 2022

Writing for business is an awful thing. You don’t have time for it. Everything is on fire. Your inbox looks like a subreddit on stonks. You’re in the weeds all day, every day and you can’t catch a break. Then some idiot wants a mission statement. Sure. Why not? Stop everything to write about how your firm strives to guide separated couples through the processes of ending their marriages.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“Resigning Fifth Circuit Judge Fears Politicization of Judiciary”: Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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The Crime Report

APRIL 27, 2022

Daily criminal justice news coverage presents a challenge for its practitioners. Even their best work can be muffled by its genre—by the traditions of the urban travel/adventure tale. That becomes a challenge for readers too. How can we avoid developing the tunnel vision that led European colonialists to hide from themselves the impact of their own decisions on the lives of people in the places they governed?

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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.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“Contradictory Statutory Commands: ‘Remain in Mexico’ Edition.” Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

What an astonishing turn of events, said no one ever. The post SHOCKER: Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Say Alex Jones May Not Have Been Entirely Truthful In Infowars Bankruptcy Filing appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 27, 2022

“U.S. Supreme Court hears Oklahoma tribal dispute in Breyer’s last case”: Lawrence Hurley of Reuters has this report.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

An analysis of what this tax on trade routes actually did, why it upset the Trade Federation enough for them to blockade and later invade Naboo, and the aftermath. The post A Closer Look At The Tax Dispute That Started The ‘Star Wars’ Saga appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Why do people confess to crimes they didn’t commit? As a leading trainer of interrogation strategies wrote in The Crime Report last year, “[W]ith very few exceptions, false confessions are caused by the investigator engaging in coercive or inappropriate behavior.”. “Coercive or inappropriate behavior” can take many forms, but often those most vulnerable to coerced confessions are minors or persons incapacitated because of mental disabilities or other health issues.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky is brave. He is steadfast. He is eloquent, and passionate. And most of the time, he is wearing either an olive drab or brown T-shirt. The post Zelensky Proves It: Real Leaders Wear T-Shirts appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

APRIL 27, 2022

A New York federal judge on Wednesday denied Elon Musk's bid to undo his 2018 consent decree with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and quash demands made in agency subpoenas last year, both of which relate to the billionaire's now-infamous tweets about taking the automaker private.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

Members of the law school Christian Legal Society say they were punished for expressing their religious beliefs. The post Three Students Sue Law School For Violating First Amendment Rights appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Last week, Filevine , the Utah-based case management company, raised $108 million in a Series D funding round. Founded in 2014 with an original focus on litigation and personal injury law, the company has been steadily expanding its platform into other areas of law practice — including larger firms, insurance defense, corporate legal, and government — and it plans to use this funding to further fuel that expansion.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

* Musk thinks censorship shouldn't go "beyond the law." Big talk for a guy facing a securities fraud case. [ The Hill ]. * Just because: Man who passes bar after 20th attempt still can't practice law in Massachusetts. [ ABA Journal ]. * Adam and Eve, not Adam and Xe: Florida is like two steps away from legally mandating heterosexuality. [ Tampa Bay Times ]. * You are a boy, Damon!

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Rocket Matter

APRIL 27, 2022

The story behind John Hancock’s huge, flamboyant signature across the bottom of the Declaration of Independence is one of the most well-known tales of the American Revolution. According to legend, Hancock placed his gigantic signature dead center at the bottom of the document while exclaiming that everyone from governmental ministers to King George himself would… Read More » Just Sign Here—Or Anywhere, Really: Why E-Signatures Are a Game Changer for Law Firms.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2022

Maybe Elon Didn't Read The Fine Print In That Merger Agreement: Or something else is going on here. Speaking Of Elon Musk: Federal judge very much disagrees with Musk's First Amendment take. And Speaking Of The First Amendment: Law students sue school over some alleged 1A violations. And Another Thing About Law School: Harvard puts some big money where their reparations mouth is.

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