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Afghanistan dispatch: ‘women’s ability to access the court system has been completely wrecked’

JURIST

Law students and young lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover.

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Grammar Giggle – Spelling Matters!

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A friend sent this to me and I thought I would share it with you. In this case, a misspelling had a happy ending, but that certainly rarely happens. Ida Holdgreve is credited with being the first female American aerospace worker. She was born in Delphos, Ohio, in 1881.

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Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return: Human Rights Watch

JURIST

Authorities in Egypt have refused to issue and renew essential identity documents needed by those living outside the country, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday. The refusals are allegedly part of attempts to force dissidents to return to Egypt, where they would likely face persecution.

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.

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How AI Has Become Increasingly Practical In Law and Where We Are Heading

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[Editor’s note: This is the introduction to an article published in the free resource directory on the LawNext Legal Technology Directory. It is written by Marc Lauritsen , president of Capstone Practice Systems.] You probably haven’t heard enough yet about ChatGPT and related developments.

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What Do Patients Have to Say about Gene Therapy Trials? An Upcoming FDA Public Meeting to Hear from Patients and Caregivers

FDA Law Blog

By Larry J. Bauer, Senior Regulatory Drug Expert & James E. Valentine — Incorporating patient and caregiver experiences into every phase of drug development has become increasingly prioritized during both development and review ( see, e.g. , previous coverage here ).

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Moldova police arrest 54 at antigovernment protests amid alleged Russia-backed destabilization attempt

JURIST

Moldovan police Sunday arrested 54 people during an anti-government protest in the capital city of Chișinău hours after police announced the arrests of seven people linked to a Russian-backed plot to destabilize the country.

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Unbelievable Law Firm Marketing Statistics

Attorney at Work

Annette Choti | These five statistics confirm the value of legal marketing in 2023 and beyond. The post Unbelievable Law Firm Marketing Statistics appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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“Of Bruen, the Second Amendment, and Constitutional Insanity”

HowAppealing

“Of Bruen, the Second Amendment, and Constitutional Insanity”: Eric Segall recently had this post at “Dorf on Law.” ” The post “Of Bruen, the Second Amendment, and Constitutional Insanity” appeared first on How Appealing

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2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management Report

Gartner has positioned Evisort in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management. Read the report to learn why Evisort is a Visionary provider in the market.

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Students Demand Elite Law School Pay Them

Above The Law

Law students cannot survive on prestige alone. The post Students Demand Elite Law School Pay Them appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools Law Reviews Law Students Legal Journals NYU Law

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60,000 Australians sign up for Victoria sick pay guarantee program

JURIST

The Australian state of Victoria Monday revealed that over 60,000 individuals signed up for its pilot Sick Pay Guarantee scheme since its launch on March 14, 2022. To date, the state has paid out over one million hours of sick and carer’s pay.

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“How Federal Judges Made a Political Game Out of Taking Senior Status: A new study shows that lower court judges, and especially conservatives, are using senior status as a loophole to ensure their replacement by a like-minded president; Here’s how Congress can respond.”

HowAppealing

“How Federal Judges Made a Political Game Out of Taking Senior Status: A new study shows that lower court judges, and especially conservatives, are using senior status as a loophole to ensure their replacement by a like-minded president; Here’s how Congress can respond.” ” Xiao Wang has this post at Balls and Strikes.

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Music Mondays: “Earth Wind and Fire” Sue Cover Band

The Hollywood Lawyer

Earth Wind & Fire IP, LLC — the rights holder of the band’s trademarks filed a lawsuit against Substantial Music Group and Stellar Communications, claiming that the latter falsely marketed their Earth, Wind & Fire legacy act as the real thing and not essentially, a cover band.

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Top 3 Data Privacy Challenges for Contract Compliance in 2022

The data privacy landscape is quickly becoming fragmented with dozens of new laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to issues that can cost millions of dollars. Download this paper to find out how contract intelligence can help.

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“The Expanding Battle Over the Abortion Pill: Republican state attorneys general are threatening action against pharmacies that dispense it, as a federal lawsuit challenges the F.D.A.’s authority to approve it.”

HowAppealing

“The Expanding Battle Over the Abortion Pill: Republican state attorneys general are threatening action against pharmacies that dispense it, as a federal lawsuit challenges the F.D.A.’s ’s authority to approve it.” ” Law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen has this Comment in the Talk of the Town section of the March 20, 2023 issue of The New Yorker.

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SVB Flameout May Spur Gov't Probes With Social Media Twist

Law 360

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse will spur fraud probes into possible stock market manipulation and insider trading, with social media activity swirling around the bank's demise likely playing a key role in the investigations, according to white collar lawyers and former regulators

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“An Idaho College Removes Artwork About Abortion, Citing a State Law; Six works in a Lewis-Clark exhibition about health care were perceived to run afoul of a law that prohibits the use of state funds to ‘promote abortion’ or ‘counsel in favor of abortion'”

HowAppealing

“An Idaho College Removes Artwork About Abortion, Citing a State Law; Six works in a Lewis-Clark exhibition about health care were perceived to run afoul of a law that prohibits the use of state funds to ‘promote abortion’ or ‘counsel in favor of abortion'”: Brian Boucher of The New York Times has this report.

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Conservative Judge Tries To Hide Abortion Hearing, Learns About ‘Streisand Effect’

Above The Law

Judicial rot meets disinfectant sunlight. The post Conservative Judge Tries To Hide Abortion Hearing, Learns About ‘Streisand Effect’ appeared first on Above the Law. Courts Abortion Matthew Kacsmaryk Mifepristone

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10 Zen Ways to Manage Cash Flows with Contract Intelligence

When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier. Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders.

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“Just How Hypocritical Are the Supreme Court’s Conservative Justices Willing to Be?”

HowAppealing

“Just How Hypocritical Are the Supreme Court’s Conservative Justices Willing to Be?” ” Law professor Stephen I. Vladeck has this guest essay online at The New York Times. And at his “One First” Substack site, Vladeck has a post titled “ 18.

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Lawyer Gets Epic Shout Out During Oscar Acceptance Speech

Above The Law

He was an actor before going to law school. The post Lawyer Gets Epic Shout Out During Oscar Acceptance Speech appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools Jeff B. Cohen Ke Huy Quan Movies Oscars Trivia Question of the Day

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“The Supreme Court Just Keeps Deciding It Should Be Even More Powerful; Whatever conservative ethos of restraint there once was has vanished”

HowAppealing

“The Supreme Court Just Keeps Deciding It Should Be Even More Powerful; Whatever conservative ethos of restraint there once was has vanished”: Law professor Kimberly Wehle has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Supreme Court Just Keeps Deciding It Should Be Even More Powerful; Whatever conservative ethos of restraint there once was has vanished” appeared first on How Appealing

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McDonald's Harassment Ruling And 'Mission-Critical Risk'

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6 Best Practices to Maximize Value from Vendor Contracts

With uncertainty on the rise and margins and operating budgets stretched thin, there are a range of obstacles threatening to sap value from deals with vendors. Status quo vendor contract management costs businesses millions of dollars every year. Contract Intelligence can help businesses get more value from vendor contracts.

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“Q&A: James Rosen; Newsmax Chief White House Correspondent James Rosen, author of Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936-1986, talked about the first of his two-part biography of late Supreme Court associate justice Antonin Scalia.”

HowAppealing

“Q&A: James Rosen; Newsmax Chief White House Correspondent James Rosen, author of Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936-1986 , talked about the first of his two-part biography of late Supreme Court associate justice Antonin Scalia.” ” You can view the video online at C-SPAN via this link.

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Stanford apologizes after conservative federal appeals judge is heckled during Federalist Society talk

ABA Journal

Circuit Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan has received an apology after protesters he described as “juvenile idiots” interrupted his March 9 speech with the Federalist…

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“How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware”

HowAppealing

“How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware”: Brandon Holveck of The News Journal of Wilmington, Delaware has this report. The post “How the Supreme Court’s decision in unclaimed property case will affect Delaware” appeared first on How Appealing

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Federal Judge Calls Stanford Law Students ‘Appalling Idiots’ After Refusing To Answer Their Questions

Above The Law

Judge Duncan goes to Stanford, 'looking more like a YouTuber storming the Capitol.' The post Federal Judge Calls Stanford Law Students ‘Appalling Idiots’ After Refusing To Answer Their Questions appeared first on Above the Law.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms, with the most diverse responsibilities. The right legal software has the potential to help streamline and automate the administrative side of the business, so you can focus on what matters.