Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
Today's topics include psychological flexibility, artificial intelligence, and DEI initiatives. The post Today At ILTACON: Moving The Legal Profession Forward appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2023
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled Tuesday that the state police (PSP) must disclose its social media monitoring policy to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania under the state’s right-to-know law (RTKL). The case is an appeal from the Commonwealth Court of Pennslyvania. Justice David N. Wecht authored the opinion of the court.
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LDA PRO
AUGUST 23, 2023
Tenant eviction notices are a critical aspect of property management, ensuring legal compliance and maintaining the rights of both landlords and tenants. At LDA Pro Legal, we understand the complexities and challenges associated with tenant eviction notices. In this in-depth article, we will delve into the significance of tenant eviction notices, their legal requirements, and how LDA Pro Legal’s services can guide you through the process.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2023
A UN official expressed concern Wednesday over the recent wave of violence against justice officials in Ecuador. Margaret Satterthwaite, the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, said that four criminal prosecutors were assassinated between 2022 and 2023. In June, prosecutor Leonardo Palacios died in these attacks. Palacios was shot while leaving a murder trial near Guayaquil.
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 23, 2023
“‘Small sample’ of prescriptions can’t support heavy sentence for pill mill doc — 3rd Circ.” Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday. The post “‘Small sample’ of prescriptions can’t support heavy sentence for pill mill doc — 3rd Circ.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 23, 2023
“Carolina Law’s Supreme Court Program Receives Rare Granting of a Petition for Writ of Certiorari”: Jess Clarke of UNC School of Law has this report. The post “Carolina Law’s Supreme Court Program Receives Rare Granting of a Petition for Writ of Certiorari” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2023
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act , a state law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The court’s reasoning demonstrates substantial deference to the state’s legislature. Specifically, the court cited a clear expression of compelling interest and a refined statutory scheme as reasons to uphold the law.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 23, 2023
“Gun case ruling irrelevant to Pennsylvania anti-harassment ethics rule, lawyer says”: David Thomas of Reuters has this report. The post “Gun case ruling irrelevant to Pennsylvania anti-harassment ethics rule, lawyer says” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2023
Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Izhar Ahmed Khan is a 2022 LL.B. graduate of the Pakistan College of Law (University of London International Program). He files this from Lahore. Last week Pakistan witnessed yet another tragic incident in which an enraged mob vandalized multiple churches, targeted the homes of Christian community members, and even attacked the office of a local assistant commissioner in th
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 23, 2023
“SC Supreme Court rules state’s contested 6-week abortion ban is constitutional, can go into effect”: Joseph Bustos of The State of Columbia, South Carolina has this report. Seanna Adcox of The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina reports that “ 6-week abortion ban takes effect with ruling from SC’s all-male Supreme Court.” And Kate Zernike of The New York Times reports that “ South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Law, Reversing Earlier Decision; T
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
There's quite a web of nonprofit and for-profit organizations aligned with Leo. The post Investigation Reportedly Launched Into Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo’s Network Of Organizations appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 23, 2023
“Marriott privacy class decertification decision highlights proper ‘order of business’”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued last Friday. The post “Marriott privacy class decertification decision highlights proper ‘order of business’” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2023
A Canadian company told a Texas federal court that a life insurance company infringed its telecommunication intellectual property, building onto a three-month patent litigation campaign against companies such as Reddit, Microsoft and Samsung.
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 23, 2023
“Fix The Court: An Interview With Gabe Roth.” David Lat has posted online this new episode of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast. The post “Fix The Court: An Interview With Gabe Roth.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 23, 2023
Alex Smith | Adopting generative AI is not a simple matter of rolling out a ChatGPT-style bot and letting it perform legal tasks for you. The post Is Your Law Firm Generative AI Ready? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2023
California legislators have proposed making unemployment benefits available to workers on strike for two weeks or more, according to a bill amended this week, a proposal that comes as thousands of writers, actors and hotel workers strike across the Golden State.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
These Questions Are So Next Season : Two July California bar taker's tests were a little off. It's What The Founding Fathers Would Want: Leonard Leo is facing legal trouble over one of his nonprofits. Vermont Law's Abolitionist Mural Cover-Up Is Greenlit By The 2nd Circuit: And here's where I put my mural. You'd be able to see it, but alas. It Only Takes 20 To Party!
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LLRX
AUGUST 23, 2023
Jerry Lawson recommends the new book, Design Your Law Practice: Using Design Thinking To Get Next Level Results , to any law firm or lawyer interested in innovation that will make their practice more profitable and attract more clients.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
It's not like these firms can't afford to make the fixes needed. The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Can’t Believe How Bad The Technology Is At Their Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
AUGUST 23, 2023
Is technology changing how legal support staff do their jobs? Learn more about how to stay up-to-date at your law firm and in the industry. The post Legal support staff: Responsibilities and how the role is changing appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
Two Florida families allege that tens of thousands of Floridians are being terminated from Medicaid coverage without sufficient information as to why. This comes as the U.S. continues the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement, which stopped states from disenrolling Medicaid enrollees during the Covid-19 public health emergency.
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LLRX
AUGUST 23, 2023
Investigative data journalist Jon Keegan and former tech lawyer Linda Woods Hyman teach you how to spot tricks and hidden disclosures within these interminable documents—and even how to claw back some privacy.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
Half-cocked strategies always pan out! The post Lawyers Falling Into Race To ‘Do Something With AI’ Despite Having No Clue What AI Can Even Do appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 23, 2023
For nearly five years, a 70-pound black Labrador mix named Luna has been at the center of a dispute that started in a Camden County, New Jersey, condominium complex in New Jersey and now sits before the state’s highest court.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2023
If partners expect (or at least hope) that associates will stick around their firms for a while, they should consider establishing law firm mentorship programs. The post More Law Firms Should Have Mentorship Programs appeared first on Above the Law.
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