Wed.Dec 14, 2022

article thumbnail

Dickensian Law Firms

Above The Law

Also, the country may have dodged a constitutional bullet. The post Dickensian Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

article thumbnail

One of Our Articles Awarded a Best Article Award!

The Estrin Report

Two Unbelievable Reasons Why Paralegal Resumes Get Tossed. Originally Posted on January 19, 2022 by Chere Estrin. Are You Guilty of This? By Chere B. Estrin. Are you sending your paralegal resume out with little or no response? Are you thinking about seeking a new position but not sure whether your resume will meet the test? Let’s talk turkey. I hear over and over from paralegals telling me: They don’t know why they are not getting interviews.

Paralegal 238
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

UK sanctions Russia commanders, Iran businessmen following strikes on Ukraine territory

JURIST

The UK Wednesday announced 16 new sanctions against Russian commanders and Iranian businessmen in response to missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. The sanctions are in response to the continuing Russian occupation and seizure of Ukrainian territory. The new sanctions target 12 Russian commanders, 3 Iranian businessmen and an Iranian business for the Iranian-manufactured drones which have played a “central role” in the strikes.

article thumbnail

Texas AG Paxton Wants to Build A Registry Of Trans People, But He Won’t Say Why

Above The Law

But we can't have a registry of gun owners, because. CONSTITUTION! The post Texas AG Paxton Wants to Build A Registry Of Trans People, But He Won’t Say Why appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 145
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

UK begins war crime trials training program for Ukraine judges

JURIST

The UK Attorney General’s Office Wednesday announced it started a program to train Ukrainian judges to conduct war crime trials. The program will train 90 judges from Ukraine under the supervision of Sir Howard Morrison, a former judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Morrison said that the judges are “very experienced in Ukrainian domestic law, but many have never tried war crimes before, and it is specialized business.” UK Attorney General Victoria Prentis noted tha

Attorney 211

More Trending

article thumbnail

HRW urges Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai and co-defendants

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Tuesday released a statement demanding the immediate released of Hong Kong “pro-democracy media tycoon” Jimmy Lai and six of his c0-defendants journalists. Lai is currently serving a 20-month prison sentence in Hong Kong for his participation in a vigil commemorating victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

article thumbnail

Meet 12 ABA members who inspired us in 2022

ABA Journal

In this year’s Members Who Inspire series, the ABA Journal featured 12 extraordinary ABA members who go to great lengths to embolden their clients,…

132
132
article thumbnail

State employees sue Georgia over exclusion of gender-affirming healthcare

JURIST

The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) Wednesday filed suit against Georgia for the state’s denial of gender-affirming care in the state’s health benefit plan. The state health benefit plan is the healthcare insurance offered by Georgia to its state and public employees. The complaint was filed on behalf of Micha Rich and Benjamin Johnson–two transgender public employees–and Jane Doe–a state employee whose transgender son is enrolled through her insurance plan. .

article thumbnail

“SCOTUS Bar Superstar: An Interview With Lisa Blatt; She’s argued 43 Supreme Court cases, more than any woman in history — and she’s won almost 90 percent of them.”

HowAppealing

“SCOTUS Bar Superstar: An Interview With Lisa Blatt; She’s argued 43 Supreme Court cases, more than any woman in history — and she’s won almost 90 percent of them.” You can access today’s new episode of David Lat’s “Original Jurisdiction” podcast via this link. The post “SCOTUS Bar Superstar: An Interview With Lisa Blatt; She’s argued 43 Supreme Court cases, more than any woman in history — and she’s won almost 90 perc

Court 100
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Oregon governor commutes 17 state death sentences

JURIST

Oregon Governor Kate Brown Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 17 individuals to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. In the commutation of sentence, Governor Brown argued “that the death penalty is dysfunctional and immoral in all circumstances.” The 17 individuals were previously sentenced to death in the state of Oregon.

104
104
article thumbnail

“One Nation Under Guns: How this year’s Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendment rights is changing everything.”

HowAppealing

“One Nation Under Guns: How this year’s Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendment rights is changing everything.” Ryan Busse has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “One Nation Under Guns: How this year’s Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendment rights is changing everything.” appeared first on How Appealing.

article thumbnail

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in midst of protests

JURIST

Peru Minister of Defense Alberto Otarola early Tuesday announced that Peru will enter a state of emergency. In a tweet, Otarola said the measures are meant to “guarantee order, the continuation of economic activities, and protection of millions of families” following the protests that have broken out following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo and the installation of Dina Boluarte.

article thumbnail

“Antiabortion movement seeks to jail people for ‘trafficking’ illegal pills; Six months after their Supreme Court victory, conservatives complain that strict new laws are not being sufficiently enforced”

HowAppealing

“Antiabortion movement seeks to jail people for ‘trafficking’ illegal pills; Six months after their Supreme Court victory, conservatives complain that strict new laws are not being sufficiently enforced”: Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Antiabortion movement seeks to jail people for ‘trafficking’ illegal pills; Six months after their Supreme Court victory, conservatives complain that strict new laws are not being suff

Laws 100
article thumbnail

California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

article thumbnail

If Only He Were As Good At Maintaining A Legal Department As He Was At Racking Up SEC Charges

Above The Law

This man goes out of the way daily to prove that meritocracy is bunk. The post If Only He Were As Good At Maintaining A Legal Department As He Was At Racking Up SEC Charges appeared first on Above the Law.

Legal 122
article thumbnail

“Congress approves removing statue of Supreme Court chief justice who wrote Dred Scott decision; The legislation, which now heads to Biden’s desk, directs that Roger Taney’s statue be replaced with a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the high court’s first Black justice”

HowAppealing

“Congress approves removing statue of Supreme Court chief justice who wrote Dred Scott decision; The legislation, which now heads to Biden’s desk, directs that Roger Taney’s statue be replaced with a bust of Thurgood Marshall, the high court’s first Black justice”: Zoë Richards of NBC News has this report. The post “Congress approves removing statue of Supreme Court chief justice who wrote Dred Scott decision; The legislation, which now heads to Biden’s

Court 100
article thumbnail

U.S. Department of Justice Sues Arizona Over Shipping Container “Border Wall”

LegalReader

The lawsuit alleges that Arizona has not only usurped the federal government's jurisdiction over border policy but actively prevented civil servants from continuing routine work along the U.S.-Mexico border.

article thumbnail

“Montana Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion provider case”

HowAppealing

“Montana Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion provider case”: Tom Kuglin of The Helena Independent Record has this report. The post “Montana Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion provider case” appeared first on How Appealing.

Court 100
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

‘Complicit bias’ and ‘lawfare’ among top new legal terms in 2022

ABA Journal

“Complicit bias” tops a list of new legal terms and expressions in 2022 compiled by law professors and academics who are on a committee for…

Legal 112
article thumbnail

“The Supreme Court missed an easy win on transparency when it really needs one; The beleaguered court said it will resume announcing opinions from the bench, but those announcements won’t be livestreamed; There’s no good reason for that archaic approach”

HowAppealing

“The Supreme Court missed an easy win on transparency when it really needs one; The beleaguered court said it will resume announcing opinions from the bench, but those announcements won’t be livestreamed; There’s no good reason for that archaic approach”: Columnist Jordan Rubin has this essay online at MSNBC. The post “The Supreme Court missed an easy win on transparency when it really needs one; The beleaguered court said it will resume announcing opinions from the

Court 100
article thumbnail

Elon Musk Is Certainly Living In A Simulation (Even Though The Rest Of Us Are Not)

Above The Law

Being the world’s richest man has never exactly been a sympathetic position. The post Elon Musk Is Certainly Living In A Simulation (Even Though The Rest Of Us Are Not) appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 112
article thumbnail

SPJ Condemns Arrest of Ohio Journalist Accused of Wiretapping

The Crime Report

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) released a statement Monday condemning the arrest of Scioto Valley Guardian Editor-in-Chief Derek Myers, joining the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in condemning the arrest. “When the First Amendment rights of one journalist are suppressed, all journalists are impacted,” said Claire Regan, SPJ national president, in the statement. “SPJ stands by Derek Myers in his efforts to seek truth and report it, a guiding principle in

Felony 104
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

New LawPay/MyCase Survey Provides Insights Into The Tech That Matters For Smaller Law Firms

LawSites

A legal industry report released today by the sibling legal technology companies LawPay and MyCase provides unique insights into the technology tools that matter most to smaller law firms in the post-pandemic era. While the report finds that law firms have largely recovered from pandemic-related declines in revenues, it concludes that, with regard to technology, the pandemic “drastically impacted” its use by law firms. “Law firms’ investment in technology — especially technolog

article thumbnail

Arizona Jury Considers Death Penalty For Hawaii Prisoner Convicted Of Murder

The Crime Report

A jury will soon decide whether an alleged prison gang leader’s documented brag that he carved his gang’s initials into the chest of the then still-breathing man proves that his murder of the man was especially heinous and may justify his execution under Arizona law. Last week, Miti Maugaotega was found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of fellow inmate Bronson Nunuhja in an Arizona prison in 2010.

Laws 98
article thumbnail

Contract Review and Negotiation Platform LexCheck Raises $17M in Series A Round to Drive Expansion

LawSites

Citing rapid growth over the past year, LexCheck , a company whose platform provides AI-powered contract review and negotiation, has raised $17 million in Series A funding, on top of $8 million in seed funding it had previously raised. The funding was led by the global venture capital firm Mayfield Fund. The company said it will use the funding to fuel and accelerate further development of its contract review technology, with a focus on customer experience.

article thumbnail

Metallica's COVID-19 Coverage Suit Tossed

Law 360

A California state judge put an end to Metallica's suit seeking insurance coverage for shows canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing its policy's communicable disease exclusion.

98
article thumbnail

Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.