Thu.Mar 02, 2023

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Is Your Law Firm Asking the Right Questions?

ALPS

I’ve been emailing law firms every quarter for a few years now in an effort to get at the heart of what lawyers need and how ALPS can help them. I work hard to listen to lawyers so I can understand what keeps you up at night and share how ALPS can bring you peace of mind in the areas where we excel.

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Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose

The Estrin Report

by Blake Lively with Comments From Chere Estrin Blake Lively nailed this concept about the value of your team in her article, “Your Law Firm’s Employees Cost Too Much to Lose. If you are in law firm management, you simply MUST read this article Chere Estrin What does it cost to replace an attorney in your law firm? In the end, more time than you realize.

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Human rights groups urge UN to take action against restrictive US abortion laws

JURIST

An alliance of several human rights groups Thursday published a letter calling for the UN to take action against abortion restrictions in the US. The letter, signed by over 100 organizations and 49 individuals, argued that abortion bans threaten “women’s lives and health on a massive scale” while the “criminalization of abortions threatens to further affect the relationship between patients and their healthcare providers.” The organizations also stated that abortion

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Downtown: Traditional Office Space Is No Longer Necessary

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Even as larger companies begin to prompt their workers to be back in the office for a settled number of days each week, that doesn’t mean they’re not supporting an unnecessary expense. And, for small businesses, including small law firms, a traditional office space (including a lease), is largely unnecessary. And, it’s not just about lawyers (especially the next wave of attorneys, young lawyers) wanting flexibility; it’s more about clients and leads wanting it.

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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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New York Agrees To Pay Out Millions Because The NYPD Got Caught Brutalizing People. Again.

Above The Law

Breaking the law is one thing, but for guardians to break the law undermines the concept of legality as such. The post New York Agrees To Pay Out Millions Because The NYPD Got Caught Brutalizing People. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Liberals Start To Move; Plus an interesting new study about SCOTUS clerk hiring, and more clerks with family ties.”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Liberals Start To Move; Plus an interesting new study about SCOTUS clerk hiring, and more clerks with family ties.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Liberals Start To Move; Plus an interesting new study about SCOTUS clerk hiring, and more clerks with family ties.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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California Bar Exam — The Nightmare Continues

Above The Law

The commission is deadlocked on what, if any, alternative pathways to bar admission should be available. The post California Bar Exam — The Nightmare Continues appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Clinton’s Tortuous 86-Day Selection Process; Repeatedly just ‘two to three weeks away’ from a decision”

HowAppealing

“Clinton’s Tortuous 86-Day Selection Process; Repeatedly just ‘two to three weeks away’ from a decision”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Clinton’s Tortuous 86-Day Selection Process; Repeatedly just ‘two to three weeks away’ from a decision” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Even If Alex Murdaugh Beats This Murder Rap, He Faces 700+ Years In Jail For Financial Crimes

Above The Law

They put Al Capone away for less. The post Even If Alex Murdaugh Beats This Murder Rap, He Faces 700+ Years In Jail For Financial Crimes 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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“Merrick Garland Is a Huge Taylor Swift Fan; The Attorney General routinely works her lyrics into conversations and legal arguments; ‘My favorite song is “Shake It Off”‘”

HowAppealing

“Merrick Garland Is a Huge Taylor Swift Fan; The Attorney General routinely works her lyrics into conversations and legal arguments; ‘My favorite song is “Shake It Off”‘”: Sadie Gurman will have this front page article in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Merrick Garland Is a Huge Taylor Swift Fan; The Attorney General routinely works her lyrics into conversations and legal arguments; ‘My favorite song is “Shake It

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Getty Images Sues Stability AI for Copyright Infringement

The IP Law Blog

Getty Images, a global visual content creator and leading source for visual content, has filed a lawsuit against startup technology company Stability AI for allegedly scraping more than 12 million photographs from Getty Images’ portfolio without consent or compensation. According to Getty Images, Stability copied Getty’s photographs with associated text and metadata to train its Stable Diffusion model, which uses AI to generate computer-synthesized images in response to text prompts.

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J.D. Vance’s Bold Statecraft Strategy Of Not Being An ‘Assh*le’

Above The Law

An unexpected strategy for the freshman senator. The post J.D. Vance’s Bold Statecraft Strategy Of Not Being An ‘Assh*le’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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New Mexico Stalls Facebook's $725M Data Harvesting Deal

Law 360

A California federal judge Thursday held off granting preliminary approval to Facebook's $725 million settlement resolving multidistrict litigation over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal after New Mexico's counsel questioned whether it releases that state's claims, but the judge indicated this "small question" is unlikely to hold up the "reasonable settlement" for very long.

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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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Make Your Bets! Who Will Win? The NFL Or The Justice System?

Above The Law

Let's pretend that this is some witty quip about the content of this article. The post Make Your Bets! Who Will Win? The NFL Or The Justice System? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Despite More Hot Water, Dan Snyder Might Not Be Cooked

Law 360

Nearly every day this week has seen new claims concerning Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, from alleged bank fraud to accusations that he bought the silence of former minority partners. Yet despite the serious nature of the reports, it's unclear whether Snyder will face any legal liability or other repercussions.

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Stiffed, Sued, Deposed, And Maybe Crime-Frauded: The Rudy Giuliani Story

Above The Law

Ah, well, at least he got a podcast out of it. The post Stiffed, Sued, Deposed, And Maybe Crime-Frauded: The Rudy Giuliani Story appeared first on Above the Law.

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Brazilian Retail Chain Bankruptcy May Affect Ch. 15 Litigation

Law 360

U.S. courts may turn out decisive to solve major Brazilian retailer Americanas’ seeking of U.S. bankruptcy recognition, with potentially relevant impacts for the development of Chapter 15 litigation in the U.S., says Bruno Meyerhof Salama at UC Berkeley Law School.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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This Lawyer’s Advocacy May Have ‘Snatched Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat’ In The Student Loan Forgiveness Cases

Above The Law

Student debtors are hoping that she was able to convince the justices of the plan's legality. The post This Lawyer’s Advocacy May Have ‘Snatched Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat’ In The Student Loan Forgiveness Cases appeared first on Above the Law.

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BREAKING: Hogan Lovells, Shearman Drop Merger Talks

Law 360

Hogan Lovells and Shearman & Sterling LLP said late Thursday evening they will not be moving forward with a possible combination after months of speculation.

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Do You Even Know How Hard You Have To Steal To Get Lifetimes Worth Of Time? — See Also

Above The Law

All My Friends Hate Con Law : Even the rich and famous ones. Hope Remains For Student Loan Forgiveness!: Also, how often do you see the use of the word "tiddlywinks" in a legal setting ? Ever Wondered Why Most Of The NFL Higher-Ups Look Like Cracker Barrel Customers ?: This suit wants to get to the root of it. It’s Looking Like Life Even Without The Murder Charge : Sure, crime pays, but it costs a lot of time too.

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Taylor English partner screamed at opposing counsel, called her a ‘worthless human,’ sanctions motion claims

ABA Journal

Updated: A federal judge in North Carolina has determined that a Taylor English partner engaged in "unacceptable, deplorable" conduct in a courtroom confrontation with his…

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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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Company Conscience And The Corporate Counsel

Above The Law

The responsibility for corporate conscience is not the responsibility of ONE. It is a responsibility shared by ALL. The post Company Conscience And The Corporate Counsel appeared first on Above the Law.

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Check out the best swag from ABA Techshow 2023 (photo gallery)

ABA Journal

Legal professionals from around the world descended on the Hyatt Regency Chicago for the ABA Techshow 2023, and they were greeted by a packed exhibit…

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Hedge Fund Bribe-Loving Union Boss Packing His Ferragamo Luggage

Above The Law

Norman Seabrook is getting out of jail three years early because his judge was upset about his surrogate adult son. The post Hedge Fund Bribe-Loving Union Boss Packing His Ferragamo Luggage appeared first on Above the Law.

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Woman Creates Audio Content out of Terror Manuals and Manifestos

The Crime Report

Dallas Erin Humber, the “narrator” of Terrorgram Collective’s network of violent, militant bigots, celebrated the actions of a 19-year-old white supremacist who went on a killing spree in Slovakia last October, The SoCal Research Club and Michael Boorman report for Left Coast Right Watch (LCRW), an investigative journalism outlet aimed at covering politics and extremism.

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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.