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Afghanistan dispatch: ‘Banning girls from education is an act against Islamic, national and international values’
JURIST
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a female law graduate reports on the Taliban closure of Afghan universities to women. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our correspondent’s name. The text has only been lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.
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“Why the Jan. 6 Committee Let Ginni and Clarence Thomas Off the Hook: When you’re a justice, they let you do it.”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 23, 2022
“Why the Jan. 6 Committee Let Ginni and Clarence Thomas Off the Hook: When you’re a justice, they let you do it.” Dahlia Lithwick has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Why the Jan. 6 Committee Let Ginni and Clarence Thomas Off the Hook: When you’re a justice, they let you do it.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Meta to pay $725M to settle Cambridge Analytica class action
JURIST
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Facebook owner Meta Platforms, Inc. Thursday agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the social media giant of allowing third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, to access users’ personal information. After four years of extensive litigation, Meta has proposed to settle a class-action which challenged Facebook’s overall data-sharing practices.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
“The problem is too many Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. The solution is clear.”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 23, 2022
“The problem is too many Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. The solution is clear.” Law professor Erwin Chemerinsky has this essay online at The Sacramento Bee. The post “The problem is too many Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. The solution is clear.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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“Hamilton County Prosecutor Appointed as Supreme Court Justice”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 23, 2022
“Hamilton County Prosecutor Appointed as Supreme Court Justice”: Court News Ohio has a report that begins, “Joseph T. Deters, the longest-serving prosecutor in Hamilton County history, is appointed to serve as the 163rd justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio.” The post “Hamilton County Prosecutor Appointed as Supreme Court Justice” appeared first on How Appealing.
Chemerinsky: 2022 contained a week that dramatically changed constitutional law
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 23, 2022
There are pivotal years in constitutional law: 1787, when the Constitution was ratified; 1791, when the Bill of Rights was adopted; 1868, when the Fourteenth…
“For John Eastman and Clarence Thomas, an intellectual kinship stretching back decades; The Supreme Court justice and the lawyer referred by the House Jan. 6 panel for criminal investigation became acquainted years before Eastman served as Thomas’s clerk”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 23, 2022
“For John Eastman and Clarence Thomas, an intellectual kinship stretching back decades; The Supreme Court justice and the lawyer referred by the House Jan. 6 panel for criminal investigation became acquainted years before Eastman served as Thomas’s clerk”: Emma Brown and Rosalind S. Helderman of The Washington Post have this report.
New Filing Alleges Simpson Thacher Attorneys Were Aware Of Client Aiding And Abetting Terrorists
Above The Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Firm's representation of Ericsson during period of misconduct raises questions. The post New Filing Alleges Simpson Thacher Attorneys Were Aware Of Client Aiding And Abetting Terrorists appeared first on Above the Law.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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Top 4 legal technology news stories of 2022
ABA Journal
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After one of the most challenging periods in recent history, 2022 was a year of reemergence.
Biglaw Firm Announces Special Bonuses, But Associates Don’t Seem Too Thrilled
Above The Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Eek. But at least they're getting bonuses at all. The post Biglaw Firm Announces Special Bonuses, But Associates Don’t Seem Too Thrilled appeared first on Above the Law.
Law’s Delayed Future May Be Ending
InHouseBlog
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Law’s delayed future is a product of tremendous historically-ingrained inertia. Indeed, the evolution of legal practice is more sloth-like than other professions that have embraced change – sometimes through continuous improvement and sometimes in fits and starts. But the practice of law, and those who closely clutch “the old ways”, may be in for a rude awakening in the coming years.
Don’t Negotiate With Terrorists Or Firms That Terrorize Your Pockets — See Also
Above The Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
This is why there needs to be clear attorney-client communication : Everyone needs representation, but aiding and abetting terrorists is a bad look. Quite the hard punishment for soft skills : Ropes & Gray dips into their associates' pockets for dipping out on in-person attendance. Keep the change : This bonus reads like a kick in the head. Whoa Nelly!
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
Film Fridays: Universal Facing $5M Potential Class Action Lawsuit Over “Yesterday”
The Hollywood Lawyer
DECEMBER 23, 2022
In 2019, consumers Paul Michael Rozsa and Conor Woulfe filed a $5M lawsuit against Universal for false and misleading advertising. They are basing the case on the fact they had paid to see Yesterday on the assumption that actress Ana de Armas was in the film, as she was in the trailer and poster. But when […]. The post Film Fridays: Universal Facing $5M Potential Class Action Lawsuit Over “Yesterday” appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
How Strategic Listening Can Bolster Your Practice [Sponsored]
Above The Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
From intake to advocacy, this tough professional skill is essential for success. An interactive course from PLI will help you master it. . The post How Strategic Listening Can Bolster Your Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
The Most-Read Legal Industry Law360 Guest Articles Of 2022
Law 360
DECEMBER 23, 2022
A range of legal industry topics drew readers' attention in Law360's Expert Analysis section this year, from the "great resignation" to potential expansion of attorney-client privilege.
As Much As I’d Like To See His Retirement Get Retired, That Would Suck For The Rest Of Us
Above The Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
The Feds, much like Wu-Tang, are nothing to mess with. The post As Much As I’d Like To See His Retirement Get Retired, That Would Suck For The Rest Of Us appeared first on Above the Law.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Facebook, Users Ink $725M Deal To End Data Harvesting Row
Law 360
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to pay a record $725 million to resolve multidistrict litigation stemming from Facebook's involvement in the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting scandal, with class counsel asserting that the deal provides "unprecedented" benefits to millions of affected Facebook users.
It’s Time For Bonuses That Are WAY Above Market At This Biglaw Firm
Above The Law
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Plus, spring bonuses are still on the table. Great news! The post It’s Time For Bonuses That Are WAY Above Market At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
Listen to our 10 favorite podcast episodes of 2022
ABA Journal
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Looking for a new listen? We've picked our favorite 2022 episodes from each of the ABA Journal's three podcasts.
Am Law 100 Biglaw Firm Gets Ready To Screw Associates On Salary
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Associates will be crossing their fingers for a decent salary. The post Am Law 100 Biglaw Firm Gets Ready To Screw Associates On Salary appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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Every year, we like to take a look back at the news events and stories that most resonated with our online readers.
Don’t Feel Guilty Taking Time Off Next Week
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Attorney burnout is a huge problem in the legal profession. The post Don’t Feel Guilty Taking Time Off Next Week appeared first on Above the Law.
Fans of Actress Ana de Armas File Lawsuit Against Universal Studios
LegalReader
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The two fans claim that they rented "Yesterday" from Amazon Prime after seeing Ana de Armas featured in the trailer, only to find that all of her scenes had been cut from the final release.
Finally! An Interesting Twitter Files That Appears To Reveal Sketchy Government Behavior
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Took them long enough. The post Finally! An Interesting Twitter Files That Appears To Reveal Sketchy Government Behavior appeared first on Above the Law.
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