Law 360
APRIL 28, 2023
As short message platforms increasingly dominate work environments, lawyers face multiple programs, different communication styles and emoji in e-discovery, so they must consider new strategies to adapt their processes, says Cristin Traylor at Relativity.
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2023
The New York State Senate Tuesday passed the Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act , a bill aimed at protecting tropical rainforests and human rights in other countries through state government relations with contractors. The bill will require state contractors who work with commodities derived from rainforests to certify that their products are not contributing to deforestation or degradation.
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Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
By embracing these technologies, you'll be better positioned to keep up with the rapidly evolving legal technology landscape. The post Attorney AI Assistants: GPT-Driven Tools And Browser Extensions To Streamline Your Work appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2023
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Friday signed four gun control bills into law, resulting in a rigid tightening of gun legislation in the state. The bills are aimed at preventing gun violence by raising the minimum age to purchase firearms, imposing a three-day waiting period on firearm purchases, expanding the state’s red flag law, and removing the protections afforded to gun manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits.
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“The 150-year-old chastity law that may be the next big fight over abortion”: Tierney Sneed of CNN has this report. The post “The 150-year-old chastity law that may be the next big fight over abortion” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Patently O
APRIL 28, 2023
by Dennis Crouch 37 C.F.R. § 11.18(b) imposes crucial responsibilities on patent applicants, attorneys, and agents. Documents submitted to the USPTO implicitly certify that: Statements made are true or are are believed to be true (based upon information and belief) and do not include any attempt to conceal a material fact; and That a reasonable inquiry was conducted to confirm that: (i) statements have no improper purposes, (ii) legal contentions are supported by existing law or valid arguments
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2023
China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (SNPC) Wednesday introduced revised amendments to the nation’s anti-espionage laws. The amendments are enforced by the Counter-Espionage Law of the People’s Republic of China of 2023. They are the first amendments to China’s espionage laws since 2014. Under previous law, threats to national security encompassed state secrets.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“What happens to Moore v. Harper after the latest North Carolina Supreme Court decision in the partisan gerrymandering case?” Derek Muller has this post at the “Election Law Blog.” The post “What happens to Moore v. Harper after the latest North Carolina Supreme Court decision in the partisan gerrymandering case?” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2023
Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Tara O’Sullivan is a law student at Maastricht University. She files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands. The EU has taken steps forward in the battle to irradicate the gender pay gap. This issue has been ongoing in workplaces across the EU, however, a decision by the Council of the European Union earlier this month aims to combat this discriminat
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“Conservative dissenters block abortion limits in Nebraska, South Carolina”: Brittany Shammas, Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Rachel Roubein, and Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Conservative dissenters block abortion limits in Nebraska, South Carolina” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 28, 2023
UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Steve Barclay Thursday welcomed a High Court decision which found that the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN) strike scheduled for May 2 is illegal. The decision comes only a few days after Barclay announced he would take legal action to prevent the strike. In a statement posted to Twitter, Barclay said that while he “firmly support[s] the right to take industrial action within the law…the government could not stand by and let pla
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“Can Texas Really Put the Ten Commandments in Public Schools? By overturning 50 years of precedent on the separation of church and state, the Supreme Court has opened the door to a flood of religious legislation.” Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion. The post “Can Texas Really Put the Ten Commandments in Public Schools?
Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
This is a horrific roadmap to where AI in the legal industry will make things worse before they get better. The post Turning Over Refugee Asylum Claims To Artificial Intelligence Is A Terribl… Wait, We Already Do This?!?!? appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions; The 2018 investigation into the then supreme court nominee claimed there was ‘no evidence’ behind claims of sexual assault.” Stephanie Kirchgaessner of The Guardian (UK) has this report. The post “Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions; The 2018 investigation into the then supreme court nominee claimed there was
Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
In some ways, the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) proposed rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine are a sign of progress.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“Jane Roberts, who is married to Chief Justice John Roberts, made $10.3 million in commissions from elite law firms, whistleblower documents show”: Mattathias Schwartz of Insider has this report. The post “Jane Roberts, who is married to Chief Justice John Roberts, made $10.3 million in commissions from elite law firms, whistleblower documents show” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
Don't pay attention to the Biglaw gossip, the firm is simply 'thriving.' The post Shearman’s New Leader Is Very Busy Refuting Rumors About The Firm’s Alleged Financial Struggles appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2023
“Justice Samuel Alito: ‘This Made Us Targets of Assassination’; The author of the Dobbs abortion ruling answers attacks on the court’s ‘legitimacy’; He says he thinks he knows who leaked the draft and is certain about the motive.” James Taranto and David B. Rivkin Jr. will have this new installment of The Weekend Interview in tomorrow’s issue of The Wall Street Journal.
Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
Providing pertinent information or guidance to an interested audience is considered effective marketing content. The post Law Firm Content Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
APRIL 28, 2023
I spent more than 40 years in the Louisiana penal system—from December 1965 to April 2006. Eight of my first eleven months of initial jail confinement were spent in a solid concrete cell with a full steel door. It was a freezing tomb in the damp winter and a sweltering oven in the humid summer. I was transferred from the “parish jail” to the Louisiana State Penitentiary in November 1966.
Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
I'm just glad this lawsuit had nothing to do with the lyrics in 'Extraterrestrial.' The post In A Bold Trademark Case, Katy Perry Gets Hit With Infringement appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Crime Report
APRIL 28, 2023
As a District Attorney serving a fourth term, I have closely watched the overly simplistic narrative of “reform” vs. “tough on crime” prosecutors intensify over the past couple of years. I’m not sure what is driving this division, but I do know that reform and public safety are not mutually exclusive. As prosecutors we can make changes that can strengthen, and not sacrifice, public safety by earning the trust of those we serve.
ABA Journal
APRIL 28, 2023
A former Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz lobbyist pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for participating in a scheme to defraud…
Above The Law
APRIL 28, 2023
From the 'So. this is the internet. Have you met me?' Department The post Missouri Nukes Its ‘Tell Us If You’ve Seen A Trans’ Reporting Form After It’s Swarmed With ‘Bee Movie’ Scripts appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 28, 2023
California is embarking on a new "CARE Court" program that will help people with psychotic disorders get comprehensive mental health treatment.
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