Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 5, 2021
The backbone of all good personal injury law firms is its paralegals. Paralegals are essential to a personal injury law firm, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many lawyers. The tricky part of being a personal injury paralegal is understanding the law and understanding the medical terminology, along with the many other paralegal skills required to succeed. .
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2021
The government of Mexico filed a complaint on Wednesday against eight gun manufacturers, holding companies and distributors, alleging tort claims based on a “deadly flood of military-style and other particularly lethal guns” across the border from the US into Mexico. The complaint named several major gun manufacturers as defendants, including Smith & Wesson, Barrett, Beretta, Century, Colt, Glock, Strum, and Ruger.
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CourtTechBulletin
AUGUST 5, 2021
In this month’s collection of notes we have news about an online forms creation website, punishment for abuse of social media by posting a judge's personal information, ideas for "engineering gatherings", New Mexico finishing their statewide E-filing implementation project, the new NCSC's Courthouse Retrospective report, CCJ/COSCA support for remote and virtual hearings, and a cool new data tool.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2021
The UN expressed concern on Wednesday for the safety of civilians in the southern Afghanistan city of Lashkar Gah, where tens of thousands of people are believed to be trapped by fighting between Afghan government forces and the Taliban, which has stepped up its campaign to defeat the US-backed government since April. UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, told journalists on Tuesday that the UN Mission in Afghanistan called for “an immediate end to fighting in urban areas, s
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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.
LawSites
AUGUST 5, 2021
Lightning Law Technologies , a Seattle startup developing software for remote testimony and legal proceedings, has raised a $1 million seed, which the company will use to accelerate development of its platform. Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2021
The survey results indicated that despite the high stress levels, many law firms fail to provide adequate mental health support for their employees.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“En banc 9th Circuit takes up certification of classes with uninjured plaintiffs”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Thomson Reuters News & Insight has this post.
The Fashion Law
AUGUST 5, 2021
Just days after announcing a sweeping settlement of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct claims , L Brands’ Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret were split into two distinct, publicly-traded entities on Tuesday, and the lingerie-maker’s shares rose 27 percent in their stock market debut as a stand-alone company in furtherance of what Morgan Stanley analysts are predicting will be a “credible turnaround story” following years of declining sales and reputation-tarnishing events.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“Tennessee’s 48-hour abortion waiting period upheld by full U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals”: Mariah Timms of The Tennessean has this report. Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “ Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee law requiring 48-hour wait before abortions.” Kimberlee Kruesi of The Associated Press reports that “ Appeals court upholds Tennessee’s abortion waiting-period.” Brendan Pierson of Reuters reports that “ Tenness
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2021
NYU Law Prof Caught Up In Cuomo Mess: Not a great look generally, but even more so for an ethics professor. Law Prof Suing Over Vaccine Mandate: Truly, this is the dumbest timeline. Bonuses For Counsel : At Troutman Pepper. Raises Ahoy! At boutique law firm. You Get This Round: How do you decide?
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“L.A. County court to staff: Get vaccinated or get fired.” Matt Hamilton of The Los Angeles Times has an article that begins, “Los Angeles County’s Superior Court, the nation’s largest trial court system, told employees Thursday they must promptly get fully vaccinated once a coronavirus vaccine receives final government approval, or face termination.
LegalReader
AUGUST 5, 2021
Project management skills are easy to understand but tough to achieve. You can only achieve them with a lot of practice.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“Direct purchaser class decertified in Zetia pay-for-delay suit”: Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued yesterday. At issue in the case is whether a class consisting of 35 potential plaintiffs satisfies the numerosity requirement of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(a)(1) , governing the certification of class actions.
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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.
SimplyLawJobs
AUGUST 5, 2021
The ‘New Normal’ is a phrase we have heard a lot over the last 12 months, usually in regard to how we do our shopping, take our children to school or travel to work. It has also meant that there has been a resetting process in many other aspects of life, and family law is one of them. To provide further insight, Kerry Smith, Partner of K J Smith Solicitors , shares advice and knowledge of what has changed in the world of Family Law, and what it means for you.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“He is one of only 39 detainees left at Guantanamo. Once tortured, prisoner’s case is a test of larger political realities at play.” Daniel A. Medina of CNN has this report.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2021
There's not much, if any, disagreement (except from the National Conference of Bar Examiners) that the current bar exam format sucks. .
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“Appellate judges uphold Maryland beach town’s topless ban”: Matthew Barakat of The Associated Press has this report. And Brad Kutner of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Fourth Circuit upholds Ocean City ban on topless women; While a three-judge panel upheld the city’s ordinance banning female toplessness at local beaches, a concurring opinion questions the precedent the court admitted it was bound by.” You can access yesterday’s ruling of the U.S.
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The IP Law Blog
AUGUST 5, 2021
In this week’s episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog , Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the Ninth Circuit Ruling on the copyright aspects of Dr. Seuss “mashups.”. Watch the episode on the Weintraub Tobin YouTube channel, here. Listen to the podcast of this episode on your favorite platform or online here. Cases discussed: Dr. Seuss Enterprises v.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2021
“It is time for Congress to act again to protect the right to vote”: U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has this essay online at The Washington Post.
Chugh LLP
AUGUST 5, 2021
By: Jacqueline Valle and Toni Ordona. According to new policy guidance announced today, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will consider children born outside of the United States through assisted reproductive technology (ART) as born “in wedlock.” This means that a non-genetic or non-gestational parent of a child can pass on their US citizenship to the child if they are married to the genetic or gestational parent when the child is born.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2021
Providers' legal defense against lawsuits aiming to tear down vaccine mandates is wide-ranging, from making the argument that allowing an unvaccinated worker into their facilities could pose a direct threat to the worker to invoking a 1905 precedent set by the Supreme Court.
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The IP Law Blog
AUGUST 5, 2021
In Thaler v. Commissioner of Patents , case number VID 108 of 2021, in the Federal Court of Australia, an Australian Federal Judge became the first known jurist to rule that inventions developed by artificial intelligence can qualify for patent protection. The case involved a patent application from Dr. Stephen Thaler, a researcher who runs a Missouri company called Imagination Engines.
LegalReader
AUGUST 5, 2021
Nunes claims that Maddow made fallacious claims about his unwillingness to part with a package allegedly given to him by a Russian agent.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2021
A ban on women going topless in public in Ocean City, Maryland, doesn’t violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, the 4th U.S.
LegalReader
AUGUST 5, 2021
It is always in your best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney. They can truly make the process a lot easier and a lot less time consuming.
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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.
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