LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In today’s legal landscape, customer expectations are reaching new heights, fostering a worldwide digital revolution across man sectors. The legal realm is no exception to this transformative wave. Modern legal clients are seeking convenience and flexibility. They want a swift, hassle-free, and secure payment experience. Interestingly, their desires go beyond mere alternative payment methods—70% of clients are keen on flexible payment plans as well.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Armenian state news agency Armenpress reported Friday that the country’s parliament will consider ratifying the Rome Statute. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is the treaty that established the ICC. Armenia signed the Rome Statute in October 1999 but has not ratified it. In 2004, Armenia’s Constitutional Court found that the Rome Statute did not comply with the country’s 1995 constitution.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

From the 'hey at least we're trying something' department. The post Push To Strip Fox’s Broadcast License Over Election Lies Gains New Momentum appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Deputy Prosecutor General of Finland brought charges on Thursday against four Finnish citizens for training to commit terrorist crimes. Prosecutors say the accused allegedly held “racist beliefs” and were “preparing an armed conflict between ethnic groups.” Charges against the four include manufacturing firearms and narcotics, as well as training personnel in the manufacture and use of weapons.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“Confident of confirmation, Lamont picks Dannehy for high court; His previous nominee failed to win legislative approval, but top lawmakers signed off on new pick”: Mark Pazniokas of CT Mirror has this report. The post “Confident of confirmation, Lamont picks Dannehy for high court; His previous nominee failed to win legislative approval, but top lawmakers signed off on new pick” appeared first on How Appealing.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“Highways are the next antiabortion target. One Texas town is resisting. A new ordinance, passed in several jurisdictions and under consideration elsewhere, aims to stop people from using local roads to drive someone out of state for an abortion.” Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Highways are the next antiabortion target.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The British Medical Association (BMA) announced Thursday that in a recent re-ballot for continued junior doctor strike action, 98 percent of junior doctors in the UK voted in favor of continuing their planned strikes for the upcoming months. The industrial action will coincide with that planned by UK consultants, resulting in the first ever “joint strike” between the two groups on September 20.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“Judge doubles down on Southwest ‘religious-liberty training’ sanctions order; Judge Starr refused to put the sanctions on hold while the airline appeals, called questions about requiring the training from a far-right group a ‘gripe’”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. And online at The Washington Post, columnist Ruth Marcus has an essay titled “ Texas judge again orders Southwest lawyers to reeducation camp.” The post “Judge double

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Ontario Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake issued an inquiry report on Thursday against Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark over alleged violations of his integrity related to the ongoing Ontario Greenbelt scandal. Wake concluded that Clark had put himself into a position with a conflict of interests. Wake also found that Clark used insider information to further the interests of some developers over highly sought-after land in the Greenbelt.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“Another Update on Medical Abortion Litigation”: James M. Beck has this post at the “Drug & Device Law” blog. The post “Another Update on Medical Abortion Litigation” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Thai Royal Gazette announced on Friday that Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra a royal pardon, reducing Thaksin’s eight-year prison sentence to one year. A royal pardon , which may be granted as an unconditional release or commutation of punishment at the discretion of Thailand’s king, is the act of forgiving offender of a crime.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“Court revives doctors’ lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign”: Kevin McGill of The Associated Press has this report. And Cameron Langford of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Fifth Circuit sides with ivermectin-prescribing doctors in their quarrel with the FDA; The Food and Drug Administration is not a physician, so it had no business cautioning people not to take ivermectin to ward off Covid-19 infections with social media posts stati

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Patently O

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has called their 2.4 million square foot headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia home since 2005. But the agency does not actually own the cutting-edge facility located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the Potomac riverfront. Instead, the USPTO has leased the complex from New York-based real estate owner LCOR.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Gum and nuts. Razor blades and apples. Some things should remain separate. The post I Prefer To Keep The Law Separate From My Personal Life appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Disney said Friday it is narrowing its claims in Florida federal court to argue solely that Gov. Ron DeSantis violated its First Amendment rights by replacing an oversight board with hand-picked critics in a "retaliatory weaponization of government.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Hat's Off To Toronto Law: If only Clarence treated Crow how Toronto Law treated Amazon. How Far Away Is Galaxy Bar, Really?: We may have seen them before. Bankrolled Justices Aren't Off The Hook Yet: Just ask Sheldon Whitehouse. Diversity Matters: Guess which Biglaw firms have the most women as equity partners. The post Even The Canadians Are Doing Better Than Justice Thomas.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A Tampa, Florida, attorney has been granted leave to file an amended complaint in his libel lawsuit against the founder of a guardianship reform group…

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

* Clarence Thomas brings on Elliot Berke to represent him in his ethical quagmire, marking the first sign Thomas is starting to take his scandals seriously. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Mitch McConnell froze again. Cornell Law professor Michael Dorf examines the constitutional gaps for dealing with the issue. [ Dorf on Law ] * DOJ moves to stop upcoming Titanic expedition because. obviously. [ CNN ] * Lawyer tried to sub in a fake client during an arraignment.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

by Dennis Crouch Generative Artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems like MidJourney and ChatGPT that can generate creative works have brought a wave of new questions and complexities to copyright law. On the heels of a recent court decision denying registrability of AI created work, the U.S. Copyright Office recently issued a formal notice of inquiry seeking public comments to help analyze AI’s copyright implications and form policy recommendations for both the Office and for Congress.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This guide covers the factors that law firms consider when evaluating lateral partner candidates, such as profitability, educational background, and client portfolio. The post How to Successfully Navigate Your Career as a Lateral Partner in the Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated seven patents owned by an AI technology company after applying the two-step Alice test. Scott Hervey and Audrey Millemann talk about this decision on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel. Listen to this podcast episode here. Read more about this case on the IP Law Blog here.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thanks, Canada! The post This Law School Could Teach Supreme Court Justices About Accountability appeared first on Above the Law.

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Conflict of Laws

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

crosspost from [link] The collection of assignments presented here is the result of the V Workshop Jean Monnet Network – BRIDGE on “El Derecho Internacional Privado en las Relaciones entre la Unión Europea y América Latina” which took place on April 19th, 2023, in hybrid mode, at University of Sevilla, Spain. This initiative promoted an intense debate on the theoretical and practical aspects about international law and the relations between European Union and Latin America, with the presence of

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Regulation Discussion Ramps Up, Google’s Watermark Experiment appeared first on Above the Law.

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Conflict of Laws

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Hamburg Max Planck Institute will host its 36th monthly virtual workshop Current Research in Private International Law at 17:00-18:30 (CEST). Chris Thomale ( Universität Wien /Università degli Studi Roma Tre) will speak, in German , about The theory of real seat: Connecting factor or domestic link? The presentation will be followed by open discussion.

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