JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
The Conference on Jewish Materials Claims Against Germany announced on Thursday that it successfully negotiated a deal with the German Federal Ministry of Finance on behalf of Holocaust survivors around the world. The deal means approximately $1.4 billion worth of compensation will be paid in various forms to Jewish survivors of German persecutions in World War II in the coming year.
LDA PRO
JUNE 16, 2023
Evicting a tenant in California can be a challenging and time-consuming process. From navigating the legal requirements to preparing the necessary eviction paperwork in California, landlords often find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities involved. However, with the assistance of LDA Pro Legal , you can streamline the eviction process and ensure that your paperwork is handled efficiently and effectively.
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JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
The Scottish government began a consultation on Thursday to enshrine four core UN treaties into domestic law for the first time. The legislation is titled the Human Rights Bill , and seeks to incorporate the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of
HowAppealing
JUNE 16, 2023
“Judicial-Confirmation Trivia Questions”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Judicial-Confirmation Trivia Questions” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
The Russian State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s Parliament, voted on Wednesday to give its preliminary support t0 legislation that will permit its army to sign contracts with suspects or criminal convicts to take part in the war in Ukraine. According to the State Duma, the proposed legislation would authorize the country’s Ministry of Defense to sign a contract with someone being investigated for committing a crime, having their case heard in court, or after they have been convicted but befo
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JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Jack Teixeira, the US airman suspected of leaking classified US intelligence documents, with six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information, according to a Thursday press release. Teixeira remains in federal custody, following a failed attempt by his legal counsel to obtain his release.
HowAppealing
JUNE 16, 2023
“Federal ruling in controversial whale lawsuit gives big win to Maine lobster industry; The ruling vacates a biological-based decision — the government’s 10-year plan to reduce the risk posed by fishing gear to endangered North Atlantic right whales”: Hannah LaClaire of The Portland Press Herald has this report on a ruling that the U.S.
JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
General Fiseha Kidanu, the head of an investigation committee established by Ethiopia’s Interim Regional Administration (IRA) of Tigray Region, announced Thursday that regional and federal authorities as well as Eritrean soldiers engaged in the theft of food aid in Tigray, Ethiopia. Kidanu confirmed that more than 860 kg of wheat and 215,000 liters of food oil have been stolen and that Eritrean forces have diverted about 3,000 metric tons of wheat that was intended for the needy.
HowAppealing
JUNE 16, 2023
“The Surprising Reason Neil Gorsuch Has Been So Good on Native Rights”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Surprising Reason Neil Gorsuch Has Been So Good on Native Rights” appeared first on How Appealing.
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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.
JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
At least 79 people have been declared dead and hundreds more are missing in what Greece is calling one of the biggest ever migrant tragedies in its waters. The boat was first spotted in distress off the coast of Pylos, Greece on Tuesday morning. The boat then capsized, causing the Greek coast guard to mount a large-scale search and rescue operation on Wednesday.
HowAppealing
JUNE 16, 2023
“A Supreme Court blunder endangers Native American children”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “A Supreme Court blunder endangers Native American children” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) accused the rebel group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Thursday of “kidnapping and assassinating” the governor of West Darfur State and a leader of the Juba Peace Agreement, Khamis Abdallah Abbakar. His murder follows an interview he gave to the Saudi-owned television channel Al Hadath in which he compared the conflict to genocide.
HowAppealing
JUNE 16, 2023
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings in two argued cases. 1. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court in Lora v. United States , No. 22-49. You can access the oral argument via this link. Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the Court [link to opinion not functioning at time of posting] in United States ex rel.
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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.
Above The Law
JUNE 16, 2023
Would've been nice to catch this a little earlier. The post Lawyer Figures Out ChatGPT Made Up Fake Cases In His Brief On Day Of Hearing appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 16, 2023
Share The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Department of Justice has broad, but not unfettered, authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act’s qui tam provision even when the government initially elected to allow the whistleblower to proceed with the action. The FCA’s qui tam (an abbreviation for a Latin phrase meaning “who sues on behalf of the King as well as for himself”) provision encourages whistleblowers to file suit on behalf of the government.
L4SB
JUNE 16, 2023
Recent zoning changes means more cannabis stores than liquor stores in Albuquerque Metro- and more opportunities for savvy business owners. KRQE News recently interviewed L4SB attorney, Johnn Osborn with regard.
Above The Law
JUNE 16, 2023
It's highly likely that another firm will soon announce a reduction in force. But which one? The post The Biglaw Layoffs Are Far From Over appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 16, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Taking care of yourself is not a luxury. It's a necessity for long-term success. The post Tips for Prioritizing Lawyer Well-Being: It’s Good for Clients Too appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
JUNE 16, 2023
How do we keep the effects of Bakke without the process? The post Will Employers Model Their Post-Affirmative Action Hiring After These Two Law Schools? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 16, 2023
Investors hit Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and three other major banks with a proposed antitrust class action in New York federal court Friday, accusing the financial institutions' traders of colluding in online chat rooms and on their electronic devices to fix U.K. government bond prices.
JURIST
JUNE 16, 2023
The Supreme Court of India ruled Thursday that Coal India Limited (CIL) must comply with the Competition Act, 2002 despite being a public sector business under Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973. The court held that CIL was unable to “resist the imposition of standards of fairness and the duty to avoid discriminatory practices” through claiming exemption under the Nationalization Act.
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Law 360
JUNE 16, 2023
A U.S. Supreme Court justice's dissent in a False Claims Act case has reopened an important but largely dormant question about the constitutionality of whistleblower FCA cases, threatening to shake up the underpinning for the majority of cases filed under the anti-fraud law.
Above The Law
JUNE 16, 2023
If associates are just coming to offices and spending as little time as possible there while checking the box that they made it to the office in the first place, what is the point of coming to an office at all? The post Are Workdays Getting Shorter Despite Mandatory Office Policies? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 16, 2023
Last week in Chancery Court, an aircraft suit crashed, a football suit sailed out of bounds, and shareholders made up with a cosmetics company. The Chancery also registered new cases involving used cars and self-driving trucks. In case you missed it, here's a recap of all the top news out of Delaware's Chancery Court.
ABA Journal
JUNE 16, 2023
The top court in Massachusetts has granted a new trial to a Black, Muslim defendant whose appointed lawyer expressed “vitriolic hatred” and racism in social…
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