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An Idea In Place

Above The Law

This dispute should remind companies and their independent contractors of the rules regarding co-inventorship. The post An Idea In Place appeared first on Above the Law.

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UN weighs continued operations in Afghanistan amidst Taliban ban 

JURIST

The UN Tuesday said they are forced to make an “appalling choice” on whether to continue operations in Afghanistan since the Taliban government decided to ban women from working for the UN. The Taliban’s decision to ban women workers from the UN is the latest development in the Taliban’s ongoing crackdown on women, who have already been banned from higher education as well as domestic and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

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“Scapegoating Thomas?”

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“Scapegoating Thomas?” Lawrence Lessig has this post at Medium. The post “Scapegoating Thomas?” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Vietnam journalist faces up to 12 years in prison after reporting on human rights violations

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Vietnamese journalist and activist Nguyen Lan Thang’s Wednesday goes to trial on charges of “conducting anti-state propaganda,” after being arrested July 5, 2022 for his reporting on protests and human rights violations. Should he be found guilty, Nguyen faces up to 12 years in prison. Nguyen, who contributed to US government-funded Radio Free Asia as well as his own personal YouTube and Facebook pages, was charged in relation to 12 “anti-state” videos Nguyen had po

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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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“The Next Stage of the Abortion Pill Case Is a Major Test for These Conservative Judges; At the 5th Circuit, GOP-appointed judges will have to decide whether their personal and political views outweigh their legal principles”

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“The Next Stage of the Abortion Pill Case Is a Major Test for These Conservative Judges; At the 5th Circuit, GOP-appointed judges will have to decide whether their personal and political views outweigh their legal principles”: David Coale has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Next Stage of the Abortion Pill Case Is a Major Test for These Conservative Judges; At the 5th Circuit, GOP-appointed judges will have to decide whether their personal and political v

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“The horrible ‘zombie law’ inside the Texas abortion pill ruling; What happens when a Texas judge resurrects baseless arguments and once-dead law to wreak havoc on our settled legal principles”

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“The horrible ‘zombie law’ inside the Texas abortion pill ruling; What happens when a Texas judge resurrects baseless arguments and once-dead law to wreak havoc on our settled legal principles”: Law professor Jessica Levinson has this essay online at MSNBC. The post “The horrible ‘zombie law’ inside the Texas abortion pill ruling; What happens when a Texas judge resurrects baseless arguments and once-dead law to wreak havoc on our settled legal principle

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US gun violence disproportionately affects people of color, new report shows

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The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Tuesday released a report detailing Americans’ experiences with gun violence. The report demonstrated a disproportionate effect of gun violence on people of color. The report surveyed 1,271 U.S. adults about their personal experience with guns. Of those surveyed, 21 percent reported being personally threatened with a gun and 19 percent reported having a family member killed by a gun (including suicide).

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“The Fight Over the Abortion Pill Is Just Getting Started; Dueling rulings in Texas and Washington over FDA approval of mifepristone are the most significant turn in the next big reproductive rights battle”

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“The Fight Over the Abortion Pill Is Just Getting Started; Dueling rulings in Texas and Washington over FDA approval of mifepristone are the most significant turn in the next big reproductive rights battle”: Madlin Mekelburg of Bloomberg News has this report. The post “The Fight Over the Abortion Pill Is Just Getting Started; Dueling rulings in Texas and Washington over FDA approval of mifepristone are the most significant turn in the next big reproductive rights battle”

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HRW: Pakistan authorities evicting thousands of farmers for riverfront infrastructure project

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) Tuesday reported that Pakistani authorities are evicting thousands of farmers to make way for an infrastructure project near the city of Lahore. The organization also called on Pakistan to revise its land acquisition laws to ensure that individuals only have their land expropriated for legitimate purposes and are compensated fairly.

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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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“The question presented here is whether a district court’s sua sponte decision to strike unvaccinated prospective jurors for cause from a properly assembled venire during the COVID-19 pandemic violates the Sixth Amendment’s fair-cross-section requirement. It does not.”

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“The question presented here is whether a district court’s sua sponte decision to strike unvaccinated prospective jurors for cause from a properly assembled venire during the COVID-19 pandemic violates the Sixth Amendment’s fair-cross-section requirement. It does not.” So held a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in a ruling issued today.

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Counsel for expelled Tennessee legislators seeks to recover rights if reinstated

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Counsel for ousted Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson Monday sent a letter directing Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton to restore their rights if they are reinstated. In the letter, counsel for both individuals explained the severity of these events: The world is watching Tennessee. Any partisan retributive action, such as the discriminatory treatment of elected officials, or threats or actions to withhold funding for government programs, would constitute further unc

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“Will the Texas judge’s abortion overreach be matched by the Supreme Court?”

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“Will the Texas judge’s abortion overreach be matched by the Supreme Court?” Law professor Mary Ziegler has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times. Online at The Hill, law professor Erwin Chemerinsky and Dennis Aftergut have an essay titled “ Abortion pill issue will show us what this Supreme Court is really made of.” And at the “Intelligencer” blog of New York magazine, Ed Kilgore has a post titled “ Will the Supreme Court Uphold an Abortion-P

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China to require pre-clearance of AI products

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The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) Tuesday released a draft law detailing new regulations for providers of artificial intelligence (AI) products. The new law will require these providers to report to the Ministry of Cyberspace affairs and ensure their product undergoes a security assessment before it can be released to the public. Although all AI products developed in China will need to be assessed before public use, the law also outlined that the state supports the “independent innova

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Anti-abortion advocates are using junk science to usurp the will of the American people”

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“Anti-abortion advocates are using junk science to usurp the will of the American people”: Law professors Michele Goodwin and Mary Ziegler have this essay online at CNN. The post “Anti-abortion advocates are using junk science to usurp the will of the American people” appeared first on How Appealing.

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State legislators condemn Biden administration’s proposed transgender athlete policy changes

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A group of 14 transgender and nonbinary state legislators Monday sent a letter to the Biden administration, criticizing Title IX policy changes the Department of Education (DOE) proposed last week. The new DOE changes regard the eligibility of transgender athletes on school sports teams. In the letter, the representatives from ten state legislatures said that the proposed changes to Title IX would “provide those who seek to deny us our rights a roadmap for how to do so.” The legislat

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“Texas Judge Cosplaying as Medical Expert Has Consequences Beyond Abortion Pill; The FDA has the power to ignore the mifepristone ruling, legal experts say; But only the courts can cure its dangerous implications”

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“Texas Judge Cosplaying as Medical Expert Has Consequences Beyond Abortion Pill; The FDA has the power to ignore the mifepristone ruling, legal experts say; But only the courts can cure its dangerous implications”: Jordan Smith has this post online at The Intercept. The post “Texas Judge Cosplaying as Medical Expert Has Consequences Beyond Abortion Pill; The FDA has the power to ignore the mifepristone ruling, legal experts say; But only the courts can cure its dangerous implic

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‘Desperate for lawyers,’ Maine considers alternative path to law license

ABA Journal

Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow aspiring lawyers to skip law school if they study under a supervising attorney for two years.

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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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“Jet-Setting With Clarence Thomas Puts Spotlight on an Eccentric Billionaire; The justice’s relationship with Harlan Crow has raised questions about whether a friendship can be separated from politics and intensified calls for an ethics code for the justices”

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“Jet-Setting With Clarence Thomas Puts Spotlight on an Eccentric Billionaire; The justice’s relationship with Harlan Crow has raised questions about whether a friendship can be separated from politics and intensified calls for an ethics code for the justices”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. The post “Jet-Setting With Clarence Thomas Puts Spotlight on an Eccentric Billionaire; The justice’s relationship with Harlan Crow has raised questions ab

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DA Alvin Bragg Sues Rep. Jim Jordan For FEDERALISM, LOOK IT UP, DUDE!

Above The Law

Local control is great. Except when it's not, right? The post DA Alvin Bragg Sues Rep. Jim Jordan For FEDERALISM, LOOK IT UP, DUDE! appeared first on Above the Law.

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“54 Years Ago, a Supreme Court Justice Was Forced to Quit for Behavior Arguably Less Egregious Than Thomas’s”

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“54 Years Ago, a Supreme Court Justice Was Forced to Quit for Behavior Arguably Less Egregious Than Thomas’s”: Adam Cohen has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “54 Years Ago, a Supreme Court Justice Was Forced to Quit for Behavior Arguably Less Egregious Than Thomas’s” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Elon Musk Proves His Commitment To New Strategies By Hiring A 4th Year Lawyer To Head The Legal Side Of Twitter

Above The Law

It has been reported that Elon Musk stans have been photographed asking Deep Thought to explain how this makes sense. The post Elon Musk Proves His Commitment To New Strategies By Hiring A 4th Year Lawyer To Head The Legal Side Of Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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Programming note

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Programming note: This afternoon, I will be heading to Bloomsburg, Pa., where tomorrow I will be arguing an appeal before a three-judge panel of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Terrie Morgan-Besecker of The Times-Tribune of Scranton has this preview of the case , in which I am representing the insured-appellant. Then, this weekend, I will be heading to Phoenix, Arizona, where on Tuesday of next week I will be arguing before a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Senate Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Supreme Court Ethical Standards

Above The Law

Don't expect much from John Roberts's leadership on this issue. The post Senate Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Supreme Court Ethical Standards appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA announces 2023 Margaret Brent Award recipients

ABA Journal

Five women who are continuing the legacy of the first female lawyer in America will receive the 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award…

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U.S. News Law School Rankings Preview Is Here: Major Shakeup Or Much Ado About Nothing?

Above The Law

Quite often, much fanfare signals nothing. This is one of those times. The post U.S. News Law School Rankings Preview Is Here: Major Shakeup Or Much Ado About Nothing? 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.