Wed.Aug 17, 2022

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Law Firm Cyber Risk: The 5 Ways Cybercriminals Most Likely Will Attack Your Computers — And 7 Things You Can Do

Attorney at Work

Attacks on your courtroom arguments? Those you can survive. Attacks on your witnesses’ credibility, ditto. Not so a cyberattack. A successful cyber attack can expose the contents of your computer systems — things like confidential client data, work product, financial records, account passwords, and everything else you have a consequential professional and legal obligation to safeguard.

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US appeals court upholds Arkansas’ three-drug execution protocol

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Tuesday held that Arkansas’ three-drug execution protocol does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment. The case, Stacey Johnson v. Asa Hutchinson , was initially brought by death-row prisoners seeking to avoid the execution protocol in Arkansas. Though Arkansas’ supply of the three drugs has expired, the ruling means that the death-row prisoners still could face execution.

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“Supreme Court Justices Should Say Sorry Too”

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“Supreme Court Justices Should Say Sorry Too”: Gabe Roth has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “Supreme Court Justices Should Say Sorry Too” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The Most Recent Abortion Hurdle After Dobbs? A Parentless Teenager Has To Get Their Parent’s Permission

Above The Law

Talk about Kafkaesque. The post The Most Recent Abortion Hurdle After Dobbs? A Parentless Teenager Has To Get Their Parent’s Permission appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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American Bar Association Calls for Abolishing Life Without Parole

The Crime Report

Photo by janinsanfran via Flickr Photo by PROjaninsanfran via Flickr. At its 2022 annual meeting in August, the American Bar Association (ABA) joined the American Law Institute (ALI) in calling for the abolition of natural life sentences, writes Rory Fleming in an op-ed for Filter. The ABA now officially recommends “federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to enact legislation permitting courts to hear petitions that allow de novo hearings to take a ‘second look’ at criminal se

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“South Carolina’s six-week abortion ban temporarily blocked by state Supreme Court”

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“South Carolina’s six-week abortion ban temporarily blocked by state Supreme Court”: Maayan Schechter and John Monk of The State of Columbia, South Carolina have this report. Seanna Adcox of The Post and Courier of Columbia, South Carolina reports that “ SC high court temporarily blocks ‘fetal heartbeat’ law as lawmakers consider abortion ban.” And Katie Shepherd of The Washington Post reports that “ South Carolina Supreme Court temporarily blocks

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India home ministry says Rohingya refugees will be deported after housing minister promises flats

JURIST

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday denied having issued directions to provide housing for Rohingya refugees hours after the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced that the government would house them. In a press release, the MHA said that the ministry had not passed any order to provide flats meant for economically weaker sections (EWS) to Rohingya “illegal migrants” at Bakkarwala in New Delhi.

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“Redistricting, abortion supercharge state Supreme Court races; Thirty states have or will hold state Supreme Court elections this year”

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“Redistricting, abortion supercharge state Supreme Court races; Thirty states have or will hold state Supreme Court elections this year”: Zach Montellaro and Shia Kapos of Politico have this report. The post “Redistricting, abortion supercharge state Supreme Court races; Thirty states have or will hold state Supreme Court elections this year” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Chile mining union calls on government to curb resource crime

JURIST

The National Mining Society (SONAMI), a labor union in northern Chile, Tuesday formally asked the government to curb crimes affecting mining operations. Last week over 1 million USD worth of gold was reportedly stolen from a mine in the country’s far north. SONAMI president Diego Hernández cited an atmosphere of fear and said “we demand urgent measures to give our workers confidence that they are working in a safe place.” Mining has long been a major industry in Chile.

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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.

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“Utah Supreme Court has first-ever female majority as Utah Senate unanimously confirms Jill Pohlman; ‘I am honored and deeply humbled by this historic appointment to the Utah Supreme Court,’ Justice Jill Pohlman said after her confirmation”

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“Utah Supreme Court has first-ever female majority as Utah Senate unanimously confirms Jill Pohlman; ‘I am honored and deeply humbled by this historic appointment to the Utah Supreme Court,’ Justice Jill Pohlman said after her confirmation”: Emily Anderson Stern of The Salt Lake Tribune has this report. The post “Utah Supreme Court has first-ever female majority as Utah Senate unanimously confirms Jill Pohlman; ‘I am honored and deeply humbled by this historic

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From Bankruptcy In Texas To Sanctions In Connecticut, Alex Jones’s Legal Problems Are Just Beginning

Above The Law

And his lawyers are in the s**t with him. The post From Bankruptcy In Texas To Sanctions In Connecticut, Alex Jones’s Legal Problems Are Just Beginning appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Sebastian Graber, won case for Supreme Court sidewalk protests, dies at 70”

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“Sebastian Graber, won case for Supreme Court sidewalk protests, dies at 70”: Brian Murphy of The Washington Post has written this obituary. And at his “The Marble Palace Blog,” Tony Mauro of The National Law Journal has a post titled “ A Lawyer Who Won a 1983 SCOTUS Free Speech Case on Behalf of His Wife Has Died at Age 70; Sebastian Graber, a lawyer who represented activists, was best known for a case about the right to demonstrate on Supreme Court grounds.”

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Florida Man’s Finesse Foiled By Find My App After Apple’s Finding Function Functions Phenomenally

Above The Law

This is why I always go with the carry on option. The post Florida Man’s Finesse Foiled By Find My App After Apple’s Finding Function Functions Phenomenally appeared first on Above the Law.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“The Court’s Liberals Still Have Power: And they should use it.”

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“The Court’s Liberals Still Have Power: And they should use it.” Law professor Joshua Braver has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Court’s Liberals Still Have Power: And they should use it.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Report: Overdose Deaths and Arrests for Meth Skyrocketed From 2015-2019

The Crime Report

The use of the stimulant methamphetamine, as well as related overdose deaths and arrests, rose sharply from 2015 to 2019 in the U.S., with 34 states experiencing at least a doubling of their related death rates during that time, according to an analysis by Pew’s Public Safety Performance Project. From 2015 to 2019, arrests for meth possession increased 59 percent; during that same period, the number of people with a meth-related substance use disorder (SUD) jumped 37 percent and overdose d

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“Florida court says 16-year-old in state care is too immature to choose abortion”

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“Florida court says 16-year-old in state care is too immature to choose abortion”: Carol Marbin Miller of The Miami Herald has this report. Brittany Shammas and Kim Bellware of The Washington Post report that “ Florida court rules 16-year-old is not ‘sufficiently mature’ for abortion.” And Jim Saunders of News Service of Florida reports that “ Appeals court blocks teen’s abortion under Florida consent law.” You can access Monday’s rulin

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Afghan Judge Fled Country With Most Prized Possession Sewn Into Her Dress: Her Law Degree

Above The Law

Women judges still in Afghanistan face a dangerous future. The post Afghan Judge Fled Country With Most Prized Possession Sewn Into Her Dress: Her Law Degree appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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Apparently the Biden Administration won’t go entirely winless before the Fifth Circuit

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Apparently the Biden Administration won’t go entirely winless before the Fifth Circuit: Dino Grandoni and Anna Phillips of The Washington Post have an article headlined “ Court strikes down ruling that blocked Biden’s oil drilling pause; The moratorium on new oil and gas leasing in federal lands and waters was a key part of Biden’s climate plan ” about a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Important New Tool In The Fight For Transgender Rights

Above The Law

Federal court recognizes gender dysphoria as covered by disability protections. The post Important New Tool In The Fight For Transgender Rights appeared first on Above the Law.

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“The Continuing Fifth Circuit-Federal Circuit Fight Over Walker Process Appeals; The Fifth and Federal Circuits continue to disagree about where appeals of Walker Process antitrust/patent claims should go; It seems that both will now transfer these appeals to each other, and each might reluctantly accept the transfer; This jurisdictional hot potato needs to stop”

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“The Continuing Fifth Circuit-Federal Circuit Fight Over Walker Process Appeals; The Fifth and Federal Circuits continue to disagree about where appeals of Walker Process antitrust/patent claims should go; It seems that both will now transfer these appeals to each other, and each might reluctantly accept the transfer; This jurisdictional hot potato needs to stop”: Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog.

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Florida Court Forces Teen to Carry Out Pregnancy

The Crime Report

A Florida appellate court has blocked a 16-year-old from getting an abortion, saying that she is not “sufficiently mature” to choose to end her pregnancy, reports Axios. The teen said in her petition to bypass parental consent, according to Florida law, that she was “not ready to have a baby,” she does not have a job, she is “still in school” and the father is unable to assist her.

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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.

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“A Japanese transport company won’t be roped into federal court to face claims related to a ship collision that killed seven US sailors in Japanese territorial waters, a divided Fifth Circuit held on Tuesday in an en banc ruling.”

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“A Japanese transport company won’t be roped into federal court to face claims related to a ship collision that killed seven US sailors in Japanese territorial waters, a divided Fifth Circuit held on Tuesday in an en banc ruling.” So begins the report (subscription required for full access) from David McAfee of Bloomberg Law on yesterday’s 12-to-5 en banc ruling of the U.S.

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Tackling ‘Root Causes’ of Gun Violence with COVID Recovery Funds

The Crime Report

A new brief from the Brookings Institution think tank highlights a unique and time-limited source of funding for community-based investments to combat violent crime through non-carceral interventions: The American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) funds. Noting that that most gun violence “is spatially concentrated — disproportionately occurring within a select set of high-poverty and disinvested neighborhoods, and within these neighborhoods, a select set of street

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“College-shopping students have a new query: Is abortion legal there? State laws on reproductive rights are a sudden new variable for students mulling where to apply.”

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“College-shopping students have a new query: Is abortion legal there? State laws on reproductive rights are a sudden new variable for students mulling where to apply.” Nick Anderson has this front page article in today’s edition of The Washington Post. The post “College-shopping students have a new query: Is abortion legal there?

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The Trouble With Gov't Interview Notes In Criminal Defense

Law 360

While the U.S. v. Peavler case was recently dropped by prosecutors, it illustrates the difficulty commonly faced by the defense bar in discovering and challenging inaccuracies in government agents' interview summaries, and the Indiana federal court's nontraditional remedy of ordering depositions is a model for other courts, say attorneys at Steptoe & Johnson.

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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.