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4 Tips to Help Junior Lawyers Effectively Communicate via Email With Clients

Attorney at Work

A lawyer sets clients at ease by effectively communicating, which means client email that is prompt, informed, easy to read and proactive. For most lawyers fresh out of law school, it’s going to be a bit before they’re arguing in a courtroom or negotiating in a boardroom on behalf of a client. But sooner rather than later, you will be communicating with clients.

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Belarus dispatch: the invasion of Ukraine has worsened Belarusians’ views of Russia and Russians

JURIST

Belarusian law students enrolled at European Humanities University are filing reports with JURIST on current circumstances in Belarus under the constitutionally-disputed presidency of Alexander Lukashenka. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding the name of the correspondent filing this report. The text has only been lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.

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Accommodation: Making Money in Legal Services Is About Finding More Time to Work

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

The notion of a ‘factory practice’ gets a bad name among lawyers, who retain a burning desire to exist as white tower intellectuals. Conversations about revenue and efficiency only get in the way of a good conversation about Supreme Court cases from the late 1880s. Ah, the Gilded Age, indeed. But, really, it’s the law firms that can accommodate the most work, that make the most money.

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Biden proposes rule to fix Affordable Care Act ‘family glitch’

JURIST

The Biden Administration Tuesday proposed a rule that would cover family members previously excluded from coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to the “family glitch.” The ACA, passed by the Obama Administration in 2010, allows Americans to qualify for a tax credit to purchase affordable, high-quality health insurance coverage through the ACA marketplace if that person is not provided “affordable” health insurance by their employer.

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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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One Dashboard Gets it All Done

Sterno

Your firm dashboard is a hub where you can quickly and easily manage all your firm’s litigation support services, from booking jobs to file management.

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Higher Homicide and Suicide Risk Found in Homes with Handguns

The Crime Report

Stanford University researchers and their colleagues report that non-gun owners in California living with a handgun owner are more than twice as likely to die by homicide compared to anyone living in a gun-free home, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. This report comes after a California study released new data on violent crime ; and as the Golden State still reels from the pain of the weekend’s deadly mass shooting in Sacramento.

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HRW presses EU, calls for better human rights conditions in Vietnam

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday urged the European Union (EU) to press Vietnam to improve human rights record. HRW called upon the EU “to insist of clear, concrete, and measurable human rights benchmarks for Vietnam” ahead of a bilateral human rights dialogue between the Union and the countryset to take place in Brussels on Wednesday. The call pointed to an increase in arrests of social and environmental activists following a 2020 trade deal, called the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreemen

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“What’s Really Going On With the Supreme Court? Expert Linda Greenhouse offers insight into a transformed court.”

HowAppealing

“What’s Really Going On With the Supreme Court? Expert Linda Greenhouse offers insight into a transformed court.” Andrew Beaujon of Washingtonian has this report.

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Human rights groups urge Canada to end immigrant detention in provincial jails

JURIST

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Monday called on Canada to end its practice of incarcerating immigration detainees in provincial jails. “Canada’s practice. is inconsistent with international human rights standards, and jail conditions potentially breach federal-provincial immigration detention contracts,” HRW said. In a legal memorandum released on its website, HRW said that Canada had detained thousands of people on immigration-related grounds and held them in jai

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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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“Abigail Fisher renews push against affirmative action before the Fifth Circuit; As it prepares to argue at the Supreme Court that Harvard University is discriminating against Asian applicants, Students for Fair Admissions urged the Fifth Circuit to let its case against the University of Texas proceed”

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“Abigail Fisher renews push against affirmative action before the Fifth Circuit; As it prepares to argue at the Supreme Court that Harvard University is discriminating against Asian applicants, Students for Fair Admissions urged the Fifth Circuit to let its case against the University of Texas proceed”: Cameron Langford of Courthouse News Service has this report.

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Russia issues retaliatory visa restrictions over Ukraine sanctions

JURIST

Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday issued a decree restricting visas for citizens of countries deemed unfriendly by the Kremlin. Under the decree, expedited visa procedures for citizens of the European Union, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein will cease. Additionally, Russian state-affiliated news agency TASS reported that the decree suspends payment waivers for government officials and cancels a policy of visa-free entry for foreign citizens with diplomatic passports.

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“Tribes defend sovereignty in Supreme Court McGirt filing”

HowAppealing

“Tribes defend sovereignty in Supreme Court McGirt filing”: Curtis Killman has this front page article in today’s edition of The Tulsa World. And Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman reports that “ Five Tribes urge Supreme Court to reject Oklahoma claim of jurisdiction.” You can access at this link the amicus brief that is the subject of these articles.

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EU Court of Justice rules against ‘general and indiscriminate’ data retention by police

JURIST

The Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) Tuesday ruled that national governments may not permit the “general and indiscriminate retention” of traffic and location data of electronic communications. The court’s ruling comes from a long procedural history. In 2015, an Irish court convicted Graham Dwyer of the 2012 murder of Elaine O’Hara.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Vermont Supreme Court blocks public scrutiny in Hinesburg murder case”

HowAppealing

“Vermont Supreme Court blocks public scrutiny in Hinesburg murder case”: Alan J. Keays of VTDigger has a report that begins, “The Vermont Supreme Court recently met in secret to hear an appeal in a Chittenden County murder case, a move that has concerned and puzzled First Amendment advocates.

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Delhi high court quashes travel ban against Indian journalist

JURIST

The Delhi High Court Monday set aside a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) preventing noted journalist Rana Ayyub from traveling abroad. The LOC was issued over allegations of misappropriated money raised through crowdfunding for COVID-19 relief work. Ayyub was detained by the Bureau of Immigration at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport last Tuesday on her way to a journalists’ conference in London.

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“Judges unsure if COVID is ‘natural disaster’ under layoff notice law”

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“Judges unsure if COVID is ‘natural disaster’ under layoff notice law”: Daniel Wiessner of Reuters has this report on a case orally argued today (access the oral argument audio via this link ) before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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UN human rights office urges Sri Lanka to diffuse tensions amid economic crisis

JURIST

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) Tuesday urged Sri Lankan authorities to find a solution to the country’s economic and political challenges in a press release following Sri Lanka’s state of emergency declaration. Sri Lanka, which is enduring its most painful economic downturn since its independence from Britain in 1948, declared a state of emergency in response to protests outside the Prime Minister’s home on Thursday.

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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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“The Antisocial Strain of Sincere Religious Beliefs Is on the Rise; Conservatives are increasingly embracing a version of religious freedom that’s designed to sow unnecessary divisions in society”

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“The Antisocial Strain of Sincere Religious Beliefs Is on the Rise; Conservatives are increasingly embracing a version of religious freedom that’s designed to sow unnecessary divisions in society”: Charles McCrary has this essay online at The New Republic.

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Canada announces new sanctions on 18 Russians and Belarusians

JURIST

Canada Monday announced new sanctions against nine Russian and nine Belarusian individuals for facilitating and enabling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The new sanctions were announced after the world saw images from the city of Bucha , a suburb of Kyiv, Ukraine, this weekend. Russia has conducted bombing campaigns and ground offensives across Ukraine since its invasion on February 24.

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“Onstage at the Reagan Library with Amy Coney Barrett”

HowAppealing

“Onstage at the Reagan Library with Amy Coney Barrett”: The Reagan Foundation has posted this video on YouTube. In news coverage, Michael R. Blood of The Associated Press has a report headlined “ With divisive cases coming, Barrett says ‘Read the opinion.’ ” Ariane de Vogue of CNN has a report headlined “ Justice Barrett on balancing family and court duties, grappling with sudden fame and being ‘just Amy.’ ” And Abigail Adcox of the Was

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US and Spain seize $90M yacht from sanctioned Russian oligarch

JURIST

Spanish and US authorities Monday seized a 254-foot yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg from a Spanish marina. Vekselberg operates the Renova Group, an energy conglomerate with operations in metals, mining, tech and other assets. Vekselberg was first sanctioned in 2014 for his role in the Russian annexation of the Crimean Peninsula.

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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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“Senate panel deadlocks on 3rd Circuit nominee Arianna Freeman”

HowAppealing

“Senate panel deadlocks on 3rd Circuit nominee Arianna Freeman”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Rose Wagner of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Four tapped for federal courts advance, but 3rd Circuit nominee is stuck; The Senate Judiciary Committee tied over the appointment of Arianna Freeman, a federal public defender.

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How Would You Fix 911?

The Crime Report

Many communities find themselves stuck in the emergency response status quo, dispatching police officers to 911 calls for non-criminal matters. With reported violent crime rates rising across the country, this too often takes officers away from the important work they should be doing and puts them in the untenable position of responding to calls they aren’t professionally trained for.

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“Texas asks Fifth Circuit to nix fees awarded to opponents of anti-BDS law; Two of the appellate judges appeared inclined Monday towards tossing out or substantially reducing a $336,000 attorney’s fees award issued against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton”

HowAppealing

“Texas asks Fifth Circuit to nix fees awarded to opponents of anti-BDS law; Two of the appellate judges appeared inclined Monday towards tossing out or substantially reducing a $336,000 attorney’s fees award issued against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton”: Cameron Langford of Courthouse News Service has this report on an oral argument (access the audio via this link ) that a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Quick Ways To Refresh And Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Above The Law

Having a strong personal brand on LinkedIn is synonymous with a catchy billboard that lights up on the highway as hundreds of thousands of commuters pass by on any given day. The post Quick Ways To Refresh And Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.