Legal Malpractice Hitting ‘Troubling New Heights’
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2022
Firms on a lateral hiring spree need to be careful. The post Legal Malpractice Hitting ‘Troubling New Heights’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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US Supreme Court holds increased fees unconstitutional in some bankruptcy cases
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The US Supreme Court Monday held unanimously in Siegel v. Fitzgerald that Congress’ enactment of a significant Chapter 11 bankruptcy fee increase in 48 states, exempting some debtors in two states, violated the Bankruptcy Clause’s uniformity requirement. This case originated because increased fees for Chapter 11 debtors in Trustee Program districts in 2017.
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Alex Jones Lawyers Want Off The Connecticut Sandy Hook Case
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2022
No, this isn't another ploy to postpone the trial. Why ever would you ask that? The post Alex Jones Lawyers Want Off The Connecticut Sandy Hook Case appeared first on Above the Law.
New York State Legislature passes bill to limit energy use for cryptocurrency mining
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The New York State Legislature Friday passed a bill that will limit the use of fossil-fuel for cryptocurrency (crypto) miners. However New York Governor Kathy Hochul must still sign the bill before it can be implemented. Cryptomining generally requires substantial energy to power computer systems due to its need to solve complex mathematical problems.
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.
Appeals judge accused of excessive delays agrees to retire
ABA Journal
JUNE 6, 2022
The presiding justice of California’s Third District Court of Appeal has agreed to retire and accept a public admonishment to resolve ethics allegations that he…
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Paralegals, Systemic Changes, And Contracts: Putting The ‘Modern’ In Modern Law
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2022
What is needed for law to survive and progress? The post Paralegals, Systemic Changes, And Contracts: Putting The ‘Modern’ In Modern Law appeared first on Above the Law.
Russia investigative journalist has bank accounts frozen and gets placed on wanted list
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
A Russian investigative journalist Monday wrote on social media that Russia’s securities agencies froze his bank accounts and that he was placed on Russia’s wanted list. Andrei Soldatov said that the case against him was initiated on March 1, 2022 and is presumably being investigated by the Investigative Committee of Russia. Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs registry states he “is wanted for violating an article of the Criminal Code” but did not disclose the cha
TOGETHXR’s Case May Be Coming Apart
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2022
TOGETHXR will have an incredibly difficult task of keeping this case alive. The post TOGETHXR’s Case May Be Coming Apart appeared first on Above the Law.
Retired Wisconsin judge fatally shot by suspect he sentenced to prison
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
Retired Wisconsin judge John Roemer was shot and killed Friday by a suspect he sentenced to prison in 2005, prompting a call from the American Bar Association for increased judicial security. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said that the incident appeared to be a “targeted act” by Douglas K. Uhde, who was sentenced by Roemer to six years in prison for armed burglary in 2005.
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.
“A Conservative Quits Georgetown’s Law School Amid Free Speech Fight; Ilya Shapiro, who tweeted that a ‘lesser Black woman’ would get a Supreme Court nod, was cleared by a school investigation; He decided to leave anyway”
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2022
“A Conservative Quits Georgetown’s Law School Amid Free Speech Fight; Ilya Shapiro, who tweeted that a ‘lesser Black woman’ would get a Supreme Court nod, was cleared by a school investigation; He decided to leave anyway”: Anemona Hartocollis of The New York Times has this report. In commentary, Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal will contain an editorial titled “ The Georgetown Law School Purge: Ilya Shapiro resigns as the woke mob sets him up
UK asylum seekers face return to home countries or removal to Rwanda, Guardian reports
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The Guardian Monday reported that the UK Home Office will offer asylum seekers two options: a return flight to the conflict zone the refugee escaped from or removal to Rwanda. In a document issued to a group of UK asylum seekers and obtained by the Guardian, the Home Office said refugees have the option to leave the UK voluntarily, or otherwise face removal to Rwanda.
“New York Officials Fear Supreme Court Ruling Will Mean More Gun Crime; The Supreme Court is expected to rule on — and possibly overturn — a century-old law that allows local officials great discretion over who can carry a handgun”
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JUNE 6, 2022
“New York Officials Fear Supreme Court Ruling Will Mean More Gun Crime; The Supreme Court is expected to rule on — and possibly overturn — a century-old law that allows local officials great discretion over who can carry a handgun”: Jonah E. Bromwich of The New York Times has this report.
US Supreme Court to hear Quiet Title Act statute of limitations case
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The US Supreme Court announced Monday it would hear Wilkins v. United States , a case regarding the Quiet Title Act (QTA), next term. The QTA is an act that allows claimants to sue the United States in property disputes under certain conditions. Wilson deals with the QTA’s 12 year statute of limitations for claimants and asks whether the statute of limitations is a jurisdictional rule or a claim-processing rule.
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.
“The Institutionalist: Dianne Feinstein fought for gun control, civil rights, and abortion access for half a century. Where did it all go wrong?”
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2022
“The Institutionalist: Dianne Feinstein fought for gun control, civil rights, and abortion access for half a century. Where did it all go wrong?” Rebecca Traister has this cover story in today’s edition of New York magazine.
US Supreme Court allows Medicaid programs to seek reimbursement from tort settlement payments
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The US Supreme Court Monday held by a 7-2 vote in Gallardo v. Marstiller that states can recoup settlement payments under the Medicaid Act to pay for an individual’s future medical care. Under the Medicaid act, states have the right to recover damages from liable parties who cause another’s injury if the injured party receives Medicaid assistance.
“The Surreal Case of a C.I.A. Hacker’s Revenge: A hot-headed coder is accused of exposing the agency’s hacking arsenal; Did he betray his country because he was pissed off at his colleagues?”
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2022
“The Surreal Case of a C.I.A. Hacker’s Revenge: A hot-headed coder is accused of exposing the agency’s hacking arsenal; Did he betray his country because he was pissed off at his colleagues?” Patrick Radden Keefe has this article in the June 13, 2022 issue of The New Yorker.
Colombia president gets fine, house arrest for failure to protect Los Nevados National Park
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The Superior Court of Ibagué Saturday ordered Colombian President Ivan Duque to be arrested, fined 15 minimum wages (approximately USD $3,900), and placed under house arrest for five for failure to comply with a previous court ruling to protect Los Nevados National Park. Specifically, the Colombian government has failed to comply with the creation of a Special Command of the Public Force for environmental crimes committed in Los Nevados National Park.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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“Is the SCOTUS Leak Investigation Legal? Maybe, But It Is Also Hypocritical and Potentially Counterproductive.”
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2022
“Is the SCOTUS Leak Investigation Legal? Maybe, But It Is Also Hypocritical and Potentially Counterproductive.” Law professor Michael C. Dorf has this essay online at Justia’s Verdict.
US court orders seizure of Roman Abramovich planes
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York issued warrants Monday for the seizure of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft and a Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, worth over $400 million, both owned by Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich. The court found that the airplanes are subject to seizure and forfeiture “based on probable cause of violations of the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) and recent sanctions issued against Russia.”.
“The Supreme Court’s June of Doom Is Upon Us; The United States of America will be a vastly different country by the end of the month”
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JUNE 6, 2022
“The Supreme Court’s June of Doom Is Upon Us; The United States of America will be a vastly different country by the end of the month”: Matt Ford has this essay online at The New Republic.
Federal judge blocks Lousiana congressional map, says plan ‘likely’ violates Voting Rights Act
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana Monday enjoined the use of a new congressional redistricting map that included one majority-black district. A coalition of black voters and organizations, including the NAACP, filed a lawsuit after Louisiana’s legislature overturned Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto and passed the maps.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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“Free-speech group will spend millions to promote First Amendment cases; Some backers see FIRE moving to take on fights ceded by ACLU”
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JUNE 6, 2022
“Free-speech group will spend millions to promote First Amendment cases; Some backers see FIRE moving to take on fights ceded by ACLU”: Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report.
Environmental advocacy group files two lawsuits against California retailers for selling non-recyclable plastic bags
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The environmental advocacy group Last Beach Cleanup Monday issued a public statement regarding two lawsuits it filed Friday against California-based retailers Gelson’s Markets and Stater Bros. Markets. Last Beach initiated these two lawsuits against the California retailers because the companies are allegedly “illegally selling plastic shopping bags in California because they are not ‘recyclable in the state’ as required by California’s SB270 law (ratified by California v
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2022
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in three argued cases. 1. Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court in Siegel v. Fitzgerald , No. 21-441. You can access the oral argument via this link. 2. Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court in Gallardo v.
US Supreme Court rules some airline workers are exempt from Federal Arbitration Act
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2022
The US Supreme Court Monday unanimously ruled in Southwest Airlines v. Saxon that an airline ramp supervisor is exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act ‘s §1 as airline ramp workers are considered “class of workers in foreign or interstate commerce.” This means that airline workers engaged in interstate commerce are exempt from the Act’s provisions.
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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