Don’t Let Your Law Firm Get Over-Lawyered To Death
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
How the classic law firm model fails, and how modern law firms succeed. The post Don’t Let Your Law Firm Get Over-Lawyered To Death appeared first on Above the Law.
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Russia security forces detain pro-war opposition figure
JURIST
JULY 21, 2023
Russian investigators took prominent Russian nationalist and military veteran Igor Girkin into custody on Friday for criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian performance in the War in Ukraine. Miroslava Reginskaya, Girkin’s wife, informed the public about his detention. According to her statement on Girkin’s Telegram channel, representatives of the Investigative Committee came to their home and took Girkin away.
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“Loved ones remember former FSU professor Dan Markel nine years after his murder; Tuesday, July 18, marks nine years to the day since he was shot in his driveway in a Tallahassee neighborhood”
HowAppealing
JULY 21, 2023
“Loved ones remember former FSU professor Dan Markel nine years after his murder; Tuesday, July 18, marks nine years to the day since he was shot in his driveway in a Tallahassee neighborhood”: Savannah Kelley of CBS News affiliate WCTV in Tallahassee, Florida has this report. The post “Loved ones remember former FSU professor Dan Markel nine years after his murder; Tuesday, July 18, marks nine years to the day since he was shot in his driveway in a Tallahassee neighborhoodR
Egypt authorities free human rights researcher and lawyer after presidential pardons
JURIST
JULY 21, 2023
Egyptian authorities released human rights researcher Patrick George Zaki and human rights lawyer Mohamed el-Baqeron Thursday, one day after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi granted pardons to both men. These pardons came after Zaki’s conviction on charges of disseminating false information, which resulted in a three-year prison sentence. The charges were related to an article he authored in 2019, titled “ Displacement, Killing, and Restrictions: A Week in the Diaries of Egypt’s Copts,
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
“How DeSantis Packed the Florida Supreme Court: With his right-wing judicial appointments, the governor of Florida has been carrying out the mission of the Federalist Society and removing barriers to his political agenda.”
HowAppealing
JULY 21, 2023
“How DeSantis Packed the Florida Supreme Court: With his right-wing judicial appointments, the governor of Florida has been carrying out the mission of the Federalist Society and removing barriers to his political agenda.” Duncan Hosie has this article online at The New York Review of Books. The post “How DeSantis Packed the Florida Supreme Court: With his right-wing judicial appointments, the governor of Florida has been carrying out the mission of the Federalist Society and r
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Rethinking Texas ‘Law of Parties’
The Crime Report
JULY 21, 2023
The Texas “ law of parties ” allow prosecutors to seek and secure the execution of individuals involved in what is more generally known as “felony murder” crimes—offenses that involve more than one person, all of whom can be prosecuted as equal participants even though one or more of the participants may have had no direct involvement in the murder.
Sri Lanka passes anti-corruption bill amidst economic challenges
JURIST
JULY 21, 2023
Sri Lanka’s parliament passed on Wednesday an anti-corruption bill designed to strengthen governance and fight corruption in the country’s government. With the passage of the bill, the government is also hopeful to receive economic assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which previously denied Sri Lanka assistance based on their lack of compliance with international corruption standards.
Fannie, Freddie Investors Set For Retrial Over Profit Sweeps
Law 360
JULY 21, 2023
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders will have a few more internal U.S. Treasury Department documents in their arsenal as they kick off a retrial Monday in Washington, D.C., over claims the Federal Housing Finance Agency improperly amended stock purchase agreements to allow the Treasury to sweep up the companies' net worths.
India dispatch: Supreme Court action on Manipur video depicting sexual violence against minority women prompts PM to break awkward silence
JURIST
JULY 21, 2023
Indian law students are reporting for JURIST on law-related developments in and affecting India. This dispatch is from Nakul Rai Khurana, a law student at Jindal Global Law School. As this dispatch is reported, the nation trembles with shock, disgust and fear. On 19 July, a video was circulated widely at night, sharing a vile situation online where two women belonging to a Kuki-Zomi community (hill tribes belonging to the northeastern part of the Indian state of Manipur) were paraded naked and a
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
Tales From The Trenches Of Remote Depositions
Law 360
JULY 21, 2023
As practitioners continue to conduct depositions remotely in the post-pandemic world, these virtual environments are rife with opportunities for improper behavior such as witness coaching, scripted testimony and a general lack of civility — but there are methods to prevent and combat these behaviors, say Jennifer Gibbs and Bennett Moss at Zelle.
Hong Kong court sentences photographer to 3 months prison for insulting Chinese national anthem
JURIST
JULY 21, 2023
Hong Kong’s Eastern Magistrates’ Courts sentenced photographer Cheng Wing-chun to three months prison on Thursday for violating the National Anthem Ordinance. Cheng, who was found guilty on July 5, is the first person tried under the ordinance. Cheng was convicted because he purportedly insulted the Chinese national anthem by replacing the anthem with “Glory to Hong Kong,” a song associated with Hong Kong’s 2019 anti-government protests , in a video that featured Hong Kong fenc
Ron DeSantis Considers Suing Bud Light Over Anti-Gay Boycotts Because Why Not?
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
After getting his clock cleaned repeatedly by Disney, DeSantis decides to take on Budweiser. The post Ron DeSantis Considers Suing Bud Light Over Anti-Gay Boycotts Because Why Not? appeared first on Above the Law.
The Importance of a Wellness Retreat for Attorneys
Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Five ways a wellness retreat can improve your well-being and career The post The Importance of a Wellness Retreat for Attorneys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
A Climate Adaptation Toolkit for the Insurance Industry
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
JULY 21, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the Sabin Center launched its latest report, Modelling Climate Litigation Risk for (Re)Insurers. This report, which forms part of the Sabin Center’s broader Climate Law and Finance Initiative , provides a toolkit to help academics, attorneys, insurance practitioners, and industry regulators model (re)insurer climate litigation risk.
Clarence Thomas Has Been Getting Financed Since Before He Joined The Court
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
Not that anyone thought he was a grass roots appointee to begin with. The post Clarence Thomas Has Been Getting Financed Since Before He Joined The Court appeared first on Above the Law.
Why Does the U.S. Copyright Office Require Libraries to Lie to Users about Their Fair Use Rights? They Won’t Say.
LLRX
JULY 21, 2023
Rick Anderson , university Librarian at Brigham Young University, contends that the copyright warning notice prescribed by the US Copyright Office misleads library patrons about their fair use rights, and must change.
Tom Cotton Threatens Top Biglaw Firms Over Their Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
He's going after the biggest firms in the country to put an end to their DEI efforts. The post Tom Cotton Threatens Top Biglaw Firms Over Their Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives appeared first on Above the Law.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Supreme Court clears the way for Alabama to resume executions
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 21, 2023
Share On Friday morning the Supreme Court declined to block the execution of James Barber, who was sentenced to death in 2003 for the brutal murder of 75-year-old Dorothy Epps. Barber died by lethal injection at a prison in southern Alabama a few hours later. Barber’s execution followed a trio of botched lethal injections in 2022, two of which went so badly that they were eventually called off.
Lawyers Should Try Not To File Documents At The Last Minute
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
From the possibility of technical failures to the overall quality of work, no one should file documents too close to the deadline. The post Lawyers Should Try Not To File Documents At The Last Minute appeared first on Above the Law.
T14 law school bans ChatGPT on application essays
ABA Journal
JULY 21, 2023
The University of Michigan Law School is requiring applicants to certify that they didn’t use ChatGPT or other artificial intelligence tools when drafting personal statements…
The CROWN Act Is Gearing Up For Its Next Phase In The Senate
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
Organizers hope to end race-based hair discrimination federally with an amended version of the bill. The post The CROWN Act Is Gearing Up For Its Next Phase In The Senate appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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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.
Conservative nonprofits funded $1.8M campaign to support Thomas on 25th SCOTUS anniversary
ABA Journal
JULY 21, 2023
Leonard Leo, a former executive vice president for the conservative Federalist Society, is a “behind-the-scenes” benefactor for conservative U.S.
Since When Should Happy Meals Burn A Little Kid’s Legs?
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
Meals that burn are decidedly unhappy. The post Since When Should Happy Meals Burn A Little Kid’s Legs? appeared first on Above the Law.
FTC Lockdown on Legal Tech and Marketing Companies LockIns With Autorenewals
My Shingle
JULY 21, 2023
How many times have you signed up for a free trial, then forgot to cancel and were hit with a huge bill? Or signed up for a legal tech or marketing service that you didn’t like so you let it run its course, only to have it auto-renew and lock you in for another term? … The post FTC Lockdown on Legal Tech and Marketing Companies LockIns With Autorenewals appeared first on My Shingle.
Biglaw Firms Are Holding Leverage Over Associates’ Heads With Their In-Office Work Mandates
Above The Law
JULY 21, 2023
The tables have turned, and power has shifted back to Biglaw firms. The post Biglaw Firms Are Holding Leverage Over Associates’ Heads With Their In-Office Work Mandates appeared first on Above the Law.
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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