Fri.Jul 28, 2023

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Protecting Against State-Sponsored Cyber Hostilities

Law 360

State-sponsored cyber hostilities are a growing threat to companies of all sizes and industries, and it is crucial to remember cybersecurity is not a one-time event but an ongoing process of resiliency that requires constant attention and adaptation to stay ahead, say Daniel Garrie at Law & Forensics, Rhea Siers at Teneo and Sean Walsh at Zeichner Ellman.

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Ukraine legislature extends martial law and general mobilization through November

JURIST

Ukraine’s Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, approved bills on Thursday that extends martial law and general mobilization in the country for an additional 90 days. The move marks the eighth extension since the start of the war in Ukraine. Lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak wrote on Telegram that Ukraine’s Parliament extended martial law for 90 days, until November 15, 2023 with the support of 347 lawmakers.

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“Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s Plain-Spoken Defender; He has emerged as an important justice with a distinctive interpretive method that is pragmatic yet rooted in originalism and textualism”

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“Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s Plain-Spoken Defender; He has emerged as an important justice with a distinctive interpretive method that is pragmatic yet rooted in originalism and textualism”: David B. Rivkin Jr. and James Taranto will have this new installment of The Weekend Interview in tomorrow’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Singapore executes first woman in almost 20 years on drug-trafficking conviction

JURIST

Singapore executed Saridewi Binte Djamani, a 45-year-old woman, on Friday as the penalty for a 2018 drug-trafficking conviction. It was Singapore’s first execution of a woman in almost 20 years. After a covert drug bust in 2016, Singapore authorities charged Saridewi with possession of six packets and seven straws of substances. The substances included 30.72 grams of diamorphine.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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“Throwback Thursday: Insurance Corp. of Ireland v. Compagnie des Bauxites.”

HowAppealing

“Throwback Thursday: Insurance Corp. of Ireland v. Compagnie des Bauxites.” Maggie Gardner has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” The post “Throwback Thursday: Insurance Corp. of Ireland v. Compagnie des Bauxites.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Perfected the Art of Originalism Jujitsu”

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“Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Perfected the Art of Originalism Jujitsu”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Ketanji Brown Jackson Has Perfected the Art of Originalism Jujitsu” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Hong Kong court refuses injunction of protest-related song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’

JURIST

The High Court of Hong Kong refused the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) application for an injunction to prohibit “Glory to Hong Kong” on Friday. “Glory to Hong Kong” is a song associated with Hong Kong’s 2019 anti-government protests, which the government asserted insulted the Chinese national anthem. In considering the effectiveness and necessity of granting the injunction, High Court Judge Anthony Chan held that an injunction against the song would potentiall

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“Major Questions Or Lax Parents? Would you let a babysitter take your kids on a two-day road trip to an amusement park without express authorization?”

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“Major Questions Or Lax Parents? Would you let a babysitter take your kids on a two-day road trip to an amusement park without express authorization?” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Major Questions Or Lax Parents? Would you let a babysitter take your kids on a two-day road trip to an amusement park without express authorization?

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European Ombudsman investigating EU coast guard role in Greece migrant tragedy

JURIST

European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has launched an investigation into the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in connection with the June 14 sinking of a migrant boat in the Mediterranean that took more than 80 lives. Frontex was coordinating three maritime operations in the Mediterranean at the time. The ombudsman’s office is seeking to clarify the roles and practices of Frontex in fulfilling its responsibilities provided by EU regulations.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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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“The Supreme Court Is on Recess, but the Shadow Docket Never Sleeps; A fraught execution, a controversial gas pipeline and now a showdown over new ‘ghost gun’ regulations are keeping the justices busy”

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“The Supreme Court Is on Recess, but the Shadow Docket Never Sleeps; A fraught execution, a controversial gas pipeline and now a showdown over new ‘ghost gun’ regulations are keeping the justices busy”: Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report. The post “The Supreme Court Is on Recess, but the Shadow Docket Never Sleeps; A fraught execution, a controversial gas pipeline and now a showdown over new ‘ghost gun’ regulations are keeping the j

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UK High Court finds government must consider risk of re-trafficking for victims of modern slavery

JURIST

The UK High Court ruled on Thursday that Secretary of State for the Home Department Suella Braverman must not exercise her new powers to restrict protection and support of victims of modern slavery without first considering the risks of re-trafficking. As a result of the ruling, potential victims of modern slavery who are facing trial will not have their government support removed until after the government conducts a proper evaluation of their risk of re-trafficking.

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“Leonard Leo’s Slippery Trick for Dodging the Scrutiny of Congress: The Federalist Society’s leader is hoping to pluck a ‘get out of jail free’ card from Donald Trump’s back pocket.”

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“Leonard Leo’s Slippery Trick for Dodging the Scrutiny of Congress: The Federalist Society’s leader is hoping to pluck a ‘get out of jail free’ card from Donald Trump’s back pocket.” Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report. The post “Leonard Leo’s Slippery Trick for Dodging the Scrutiny of Congress: The Federalist Society’s leader is hoping to pluck a ‘get out of jail free’ card from Donald Trump’s back pocket.” appeared first on How Appealin

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Associates At This Law Firm Just Unionized! Will Associates At Other Firms Follow Along?

Above The Law

I get the feeling Outten is about to jump up in a couple 'best place to work' lists. The post Associates At This Law Firm Just Unionized! Will Associates At Other Firms Follow Along? appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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First Amendment Group Backs Disney Claims Against Florida

Law 360

A media rights nonprofit on Friday threw its support behind The Walt Disney Co.'s federal lawsuit claiming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials violated its First Amendment rights when they wrested control of a self-governing special district overseeing the company's extensive property near Orlando.

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Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces 4-Day In-Office Attendance Mandate

Above The Law

This is the same firm that killed the five-day, in-office workweek not so long ago. The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Announces 4-Day In-Office Attendance Mandate appeared first on Above the Law.

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Jailing SBF Only Way To Stop Witness Intimidation, Feds Say

Law 360

No bail conditions have been enough to stop FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried from trying to intimidate witnesses ahead of his trial on charges that he looted the now-bankrupt exchange, prosecutors told a Manhattan federal judge on Friday, reiterating their request that the fallen crypto boss be confined to jail.

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Court: Injunction Blocking Florida’s Anti-Drag Law Applies To Everyone Affected By It, Not Just Venue That Sued It

Above The Law

From the because-of-course-it-does,-you-absolute-idiots department. The post Court: Injunction Blocking Florida’s Anti-Drag Law Applies To Everyone Affected By It, Not Just Venue That Sued It appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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J&J Again Fails To Get Talc Claims Handled In Bankruptcy

Law 360

A New Jersey bankruptcy judge dismissed the Chapter 11 case of Johnson & Johnson's talc unit Friday, saying the company's second attempt at addressing thousands of talc injury claims didn't meet the standards for financial distress.

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Judge Who Thought His Obvious Conflict Of Interest Wasn’t A Conflict Of Interest Told In No Uncertain Terms: Yeah, It Was A Conflict of Interest

Above The Law

Future guidance for all judges assigned cases tied to dear family friends they’ve been legally advising. The post Judge Who Thought His Obvious Conflict Of Interest Wasn’t A Conflict Of Interest Told In No Uncertain Terms: Yeah, It Was A Conflict of Interest appeared first on Above the Law.

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This is latest BigLaw firm to require four days per week in office

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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AI Update: Sam Altman Isn’t In It For The Money, AI Companies Attempt Self-Regulation, Tort Law For AI

Above The Law

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Sam Altman Isn’t In It For The Money, AI Companies Attempt Self-Regulation, Tort Law For AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

Law 360

The past week in London has seen steel magnate Pramod Mittal face fraud accusations in a claim from Global Steel, collapsed legal expenses insurer Elite sue litigation funder Therium, and Accord Healthcare restart its schizophrenia drug patent battle with Janssen. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

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The Defenestration Of Affirmative Action By SCOTUS Was Swift. What’s Next For The Legal Profession?

Above The Law

Opponents of race-conscious admission policies have found their long-lost political bedfellows in the judicially active conservative majority of SCOTUS. The post The Defenestration Of Affirmative Action By SCOTUS Was Swift. What’s Next For The Legal Profession? appeared first on Above the Law.

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NFL Punted A Controversial Owner, But Not The Legal Fallout

Law 360

The National Football League sidelined one of its biggest legal headaches with an immediate imposition of a $60 million fine on Daniel Snyder following the $6 billion sale of his Washington Commanders, but concerns raised about the league's conduct throughout the dark chapter signal continued liability issues.

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Mega Biglaw Firm Faces Tribunal For Violating Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

Above The Law

Dentons says they are cooperating with the investigation. The post Mega Biglaw Firm Faces Tribunal For Violating Anti-Money Laundering Regulations appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.