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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Good paralegal writing – the kind that grabs your attention and holds it – is hard to come by. Arguably, it is even harder to create. With the growth of fully remote positions in the legal world and the billions of emails that we send every year, making your written word count is important. From helping you land that coveted position to improving client communications, writing should be a tool that every paralegal can use proficiently.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Phende Gyaltsen died in Chinese prison on January 26, according to Thursday reports from Radio Free Asia. Chinese authorities arrested Geshe Phende in March 2022. The Chinese Communist Party exercises predominant authority over Tibetan areas. In 2018, the Ministry of Public Security issued a notice declaring a wide range of social activities among Tibetans to be illegal, including local dispute resolution and giving public religious teaching.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“The Second Amendment’s Legal Landscape Is Getting Weirder; The Supreme Court’s Bruen decision has given rise to some disturbing new interpretations of what constitutes the right to bear arms”: Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report. The post “The Second Amendment’s Legal Landscape Is Getting Weirder; The Supreme Court’s Bruen decision has given rise to some disturbing new interpretations of what constitutes the right to bear arms” appeared

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The EU Delegation in Rwanda Thursday announced an aid package valued at € 22 million to the Rwandan government in support of the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) operated by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to evacuate at-risk refugees and asylum seekers from Libya. In effect, the package ensures the refugees have “access to safe shelter, healthcare including psychosocial support, training in different skills.” Rwanda emerged as a transit hub post a deal signed between the African Unio

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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.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Divided Third Circuit panel addresses whether an order denying a motion for summary judgment challenging the existence of a Bivens cause of action is an immediately appealable collateral order: You can access today’s ruling at this link. The majority answers “no,” while Circuit Judge Thomas M. Hardiman issued a dissenting opinion explaining why he would answer “yes.” The post Divided Third Circuit panel addresses whether an order denying a motion for summary judgmen

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Premature infants face unique challenges to their health and well-being. One of the most important is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe and potentially fatal digestive disorder that occurs in medically fragile preterm or low birth weight infants.

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FEBRUARY 10, 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. Jacky-Long Mouthuy is a law student at Maastricht University. He files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands. EU heads of state and heads of government sitting in the European Council concluded their latest summit meeting in Brussels at 3 AM Friday.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The first red flag was the frequent mentioning of their parent's deep pockets in their diversity statement. The post Antitrust Suit Sets Stage To See If Yale, Columbia, And Others Are Institutes Of Higher Learning Or Higher Income appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Turkish Bar Association called Thursday for any evidence of negligence to be preserved as earthquake debris is removed. In an open call to the Ministry of Justice, the lawyers said, “It is the primary duty of the state to take the necessary measures to prevent such disasters from happening again and to fight impunity.” They called for the preservation of any evidence of negligence as workers clear the debris. “In order to determine the suspects and fault situations in futur

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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.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dude, ask your robot about the right to remain silent. The post Robot Lawyer CEO Discovers Too Late That He Should Have Let The Chatbot Handle His Interviews appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

An insurer doesn't owe coverage to an attorney embroiled in a business dispute with his nephew, an Illinois federal court ruled, saying a policy issued to the lawyer's firm excludes coverage for claims that involve a business enterprise other than the named insured.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As the 2023 partner lateral market comes into focus, we can report that opportunities at Am Law firms in secondary markets remain plentiful. The post Partners Assessing A Secondary Market Move: Finding The Right Firm And Office appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Attorneys general in red and blue states picked sides Friday in a legal battle that could dramatically restrict abortion access in the U.S. if a Texas federal judge grants anti-abortion activists' bid to block the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decades-old approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.

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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.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hey Law Students, Don't Miss This Exam! You only get a chance at the $500 if you try! Interested In Successfully Snagging That State Clerkship? Check to see if your school is on the list ! Is It The Content Of Their Applications Or Their Bank Accounts? Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, and Co. will have to open the admissions black box for an antitrust lawsuit.

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

ISEA joined 11 other organizations in filing a January 30, 2023, amici curiae brief in support of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

I don't think they know what those words mean. The post Paul Clement Joins White Law Professor Who Uses The N-Word In Class… To Call For ‘Civil Discourse’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

United Cannabis Corporation v. Pure Hemp Collective Inc. , Docket No. 22-01363 (Fed. Cir. 2023) This case is still pending before the Federal Circuit, but I found it interesting enough for a preview. United Cannabis holds a broad marijuana patent – US9730911 – with claims directed to a liquid cannabinoid having 95% of either THC or CBD. 5.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One more way Facebook and social media can make your work life more difficult. The post Clients Sometimes Peruse Their Lawyers’ Personal Social Media Accounts appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Supreme Court Weighs Ethics Code as Critics Push for Change (Adam Liptak, The New York Times) How Online Speech Is Moderated in the US (Emily Birnbaum & Greg Stohr, Bloomberg) The latest free speech battle from Colorado going before the US Supreme Court will test the state’s stalking laws (Allison Sherry, CPR News) More Pork!

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These law schools may help you get local jobs that are in high demand. The post The Law Schools That Are The Best For State Clerkships (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.

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LegalReader

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Scooters get locked, 2 billion trips through Uber and the worker-hero dilemma. LegalRideshare breaks it down.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The student is being charged with a hate crime following the attack. The post Harvard Law School Student Arrested In Bias Attack appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Denice Shakarian Halicki, Eleanor Licensing, LLC, and Gone in 60 Seconds Motorsports, LLC, are part of an ongoing lawsuit against Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc., Carroll Hall Shelby Trust, Classic Recreations, LLC, Jason Engel and Tony Engel, (“Shelby/Classic Recreations”). The breach of contract lawsuit seeks millions of dollars from Shelby/Classic Recreations for licensing, building, and selling unauthorized replicas […] The post Film Fridays: “Gone in 60 Seconds”

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The definition of 'expert' is very loose. The post Jonathan Turley Pulls A Lionel Hutz In Congressional Testimony appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A conservative federal judge in Texas is at the center of attention because of a pending case in which he has been asked to rule…

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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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