Top 5 Pro Resume Writing Tips and Strategies
LegalReader
JANUARY 11, 2023
Writing an outstanding resume is certainly not an easy task, but following proven strategies can make the task easier.
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US Supreme Court declines to block NY gun law as constitutionality challenge proceeds
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2023
The US Supreme Court Wednesday declined to partially block the enforcement of New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act. The Court opined that the law may remain in effect pending an appeal challenging its constitutionality. This issue stems from a previous Supreme Court judgment handed down in June 2022. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled struck down a NY law that required concealed carry licensees to have a special need for carrying a firearm.
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Wrong Distance: Creating an Employer-Employee Relationship
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Managing people kind of sucks; it’s one of the hardest things to do as a business owner. And, it’s hard to generate a formal employer/employee relationship, especially the first time you ever hire somebody. You see it all the time; but, if you get too buddy-buddy with your employee, and you try to act like som e body’s friend – the next thing you know, your work ‘friend’ is taking three - hour lunches, or bagging at 3 pm, without any kind of notice.
Pentagon ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for servicemembers
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2023
The Pentagon Tuesday ended its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for US Armed Forces members, 96 percent of whom are now vaccinated against the illness. The Department stated in a memo that it will continue to promote COVID-19 vaccination among the armed forces. The memo alters the impact of the National Defence Authorisation Act which came into force in 2022.
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.
Federal Judge Orders Arizona Prison Overhaul Due To Unconstitutional Conditions
The Crime Report
JANUARY 11, 2023
A U.S. District Judge has ordered the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to make “substantial” changes to its staffing and facility operations after determining that conditions in Arizona’s prisons represent an “unconstitutional substantial risk of serious harm” to people in the state’s custody. . The order is a result of Jensen v.
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“Is the Supreme Court Changing Too Much, Too Quickly?”
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“Is the Supreme Court Changing Too Much, Too Quickly?” Andrew Coan has this post at the “Balkinization” blog. The post “Is the Supreme Court Changing Too Much, Too Quickly?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Indonesia president expresses regret for historical rights abuses
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2023
Indonesian President Joko Widodo Wednesday expressed remorse over human rights abuses in the country committed between 1965 and 2003. He listed around 12 incidents in the country’s history for which he was sincerely apologetic. Widodo’s statement came after he received a report from the “ Non-Judicial Settlement Team for Serious Human Rights Violations.” The team was formed to fulfill a promise Widodo made after coming to power in 2014.
“Supreme Court Leaves New York’s New Gun Law in Place for Now; The law, enacted in response to a decision in June striking down a restrictive gun control law, imposed new requirements on carrying guns in public”
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“Supreme Court Leaves New York’s New Gun Law in Place for Now; The law, enacted in response to a decision in June striking down a restrictive gun control law, imposed new requirements on carrying guns in public”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report on an order that the U.S. Supreme Court issued today. The post “Supreme Court Leaves New York’s New Gun Law in Place for Now; The law, enacted in response to a decision in June striking down a restrictive gu
US condemns Russia-backed paramilitary activity in West Africa at UN
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2023
US Deputy Representative to the United Nations Richard Mills Tuesday accused the Russian-backed paramilitary organization Wagner group of exacerbating instability in West Africa in a statement given to the UN Security Council. Accusing the Wagner group of violating human rights, Mills stated: The Kremlin-backed Wagner Group is interfering in African countries’ internal affairs, robbing them of their resources, committing human rights abuses, and endangering the safety and security of peacekeeper
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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“They Won Guantánamo’s Supreme Court Cases. Where Are They Now? The three former Guantánamo prisoners who defeated George W. Bush at the Supreme Court in landmark cases are ensconced in family life. We caught up with two of them. One is a home-heating serviceman in central England; the other is an Uber driver in the French Riviera.”
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JANUARY 11, 2023
“They Won Guantánamo’s Supreme Court Cases. Where Are They Now? The three former Guantánamo prisoners who defeated George W. Bush at the Supreme Court in landmark cases are ensconced in family life. We caught up with two of them. One is a home-heating serviceman in central England; the other is an Uber driver in the French Riviera.” Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.
California bar association appoints public trust liaison amid attorney oversight criticism
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2023
The State Bar of California Monday announced the appointment of the agency’s first-ever Public Trust Liaison. Enrique Zuniga will ensure the bar’s meaningful attention to the complaints of members of the public, applicants for admission, legal consumers, attorneys, and other constituents. Zuniga has worked in other capacities at the bar association for more than a decade, serving as a prosecuting attorney for attorney misconduct cases.
“The Supreme Court is more diverse than ever. But the lawyers who argue before it? Mostly white men.”
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“The Supreme Court is more diverse than ever. But the lawyers who argue before it? Mostly white men.” John Fritze of USA Today has this report. The post “The Supreme Court is more diverse than ever. But the lawyers who argue before it? Mostly white men.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Canada court fines metals company $2.2M CAD for toxic British Columbia river spill
JURIST
JANUARY 11, 2023
A court in British Columbia, Canada, Tuesday fined Teck Metals, Ltd. $2.2 million CAD for a toxic spill in the Columbia River, Environment and Climate Change Canada reports. The vast majority of the fine, $2 million CAD, will go towards Canada’s federal Environmental Damages Fund to strengthen conservation efforts. Teck Metals, a subsidiary of Teck Resources, Ltd, will also be listed on the Environmental Offenders Registry , which publicizes information about companies that have been convi
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.
“How the Supreme Court Is About to Destroy Federalism: The day is coming when some Americans won’t accept a Roberts court decision that allows red states to reach into blue states and take people’s freedoms away. What then?”
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“How the Supreme Court Is About to Destroy Federalism: The day is coming when some Americans won’t accept a Roberts court decision that allows red states to reach into blue states and take people’s freedoms away. What then?” Brynn Tannehill has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “How the Supreme Court Is About to Destroy Federalism: The day is coming when some Americans won’t accept a Roberts court decision that allows red states to reach into blu
Court allows New York to enforce new gun-control law while legal challenge proceeds
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Share Less than seven months after a landmark decision striking down a New York law that restricted handguns in public, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the state – at least for now – to keep enforcing the gun-control law that the state enacted in response to that ruling. In a brief unsigned order on the court’s emergency docket, the justices turned down a bid from gun owners to reinstate a ruling from a district judge who struck down many parts of the new law and ordered the state to stop
“Was Yeshiva University Entitled to $230 Million in Public Funds? The Modern Jewish Orthodox school refuses to recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. student club, arguing in court that it is a religious institution.”
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“Was Yeshiva University Entitled to $230 Million in Public Funds? The Modern Jewish Orthodox school refuses to recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. student club, arguing in court that it is a religious institution.” Liam Stack of The New York Times has this report. The post “Was Yeshiva University Entitled to $230 Million in Public Funds? The Modern Jewish Orthodox school refuses to recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. student club, arguing in court that it is a religious institution.” appeared fi
What Happens When A Father Claims The Mother Is Only A Gestational Carrier And That He Alone Is Both Father And Mother Of The Children?
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2023
The allegation of switched reproductive material, without the knowledge or consent of the mother, is incredibly disturbing. The post What Happens When A Father Claims The Mother Is Only A Gestational Carrier And That He Alone Is Both Father And Mother Of The Children? appeared first on Above the Law.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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“The Case For Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan Calling It Quits: For liberals, ending the conservative domination of the judiciary will require more than bemoaning bad Supreme Court worst decisions; It will require strategic thinking, gamesmanship, and, occasionally, sacrifice.”
HowAppealing
JANUARY 11, 2023
“The Case For Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan Calling It Quits: For liberals, ending the conservative domination of the judiciary will require more than bemoaning bad Supreme Court worst decisions; It will require strategic thinking, gamesmanship, and, occasionally, sacrifice.” Peter Shamshiri has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Case For Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan Calling It Quits: For liberals, ending the conservative domination of the judiciary will require
Law School Dean Wants ChatGPT Taught In Legal Research & Writing Classes
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2023
It's the way of the future for lawyers. The post Law School Dean Wants ChatGPT Taught In Legal Research & Writing Classes appeared first on Above the Law.
Proposed Missouri Hazing Law Promises Immunity to 911 Callers
The Crime Report
JANUARY 11, 2023
A new bill has been filed in Missouri aimed at protecting the victims of hazing, Emily Manley reports for Fox 2 Now. The bill, nicknamed ‘Danny’s Law,’ follows a tragic incident in 2021 where 19-year-old Danny Santulli was pressured to drink an entire liter of vodka as part of a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity party at the University of Missouri. Santulli sustained significant brain damage and lost his sight and his ability to walk and communicate. .
A Look Inside Kirkland & Ellis Partner’s New $38 Million Malibu Mansion
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2023
When moving across the globe, best to do it in style. The post A Look Inside Kirkland & Ellis Partner’s New $38 Million Malibu Mansion appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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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.
Court grapples with how to handle company’s lawsuit against union that went on strike
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 11, 2023
Share Tuesday’s argument in Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters provided little new insight into how the Supreme Court may decide the case. The justices from the conservative wing remained relatively quiet, allowing the three more liberal justices to dominate the argument. The issues that garnered most of the justices’ attention can be categorized under three topics: (1) what is the breadth of Garmon preemption; (2) what does it mean for striking workers to take “reasonab
A Fashionable Fracas: Adidas Wages War Over Use Of 3-Stripe Trademark
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2023
It will be up to the jury and Judge Jed S. Rakoff, one of the Southern District’s most well-known jurists, to make the final call. The post A Fashionable Fracas: Adidas Wages War Over Use Of 3-Stripe Trademark appeared first on Above the Law.
Pedophilia And The Media: A Message From The Comms Director of a Sexual Offense Law Reform Advocacy Group
The Crime Report
JANUARY 11, 2023
Which of these would you favor as a husband for your beloved daughter? ‘The slick fella, too handsome for his own good, whose shifty eyes furtively appraised the family silver,’ or, ‘t he well-dressed, good-looking young man whose frank curiosity about the family heirlooms showed an appreciation for life’s finer things.’ . Why?
Talk About A Cold Shoulder: Judge Steps Down Amid Health And Ethical Conduct Complications
Above The Law
JANUARY 11, 2023
Yeah, you should get your shoulder checked out. Oh, and stop referring to your co-workers as [redacted]. Does a number on morale. The post Talk About A Cold Shoulder: Judge Steps Down Amid Health And Ethical Conduct Complications appeared first on Above the Law.
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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