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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Technological advancements are reshaping industries and creating new ways of working, from the rise of the cloud to 5G and the mass adoption of large-language models and AI. But law firms, typically known to be slow to change and risk averse, are grappling with their own challenges alongside these advancements—paper-based documentation and fax machines are no longer tenable.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a case challenging a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to a domestic violence court order from owning a gun. The case, US v. Rahimi , marks the first challenge to gun control measures since a case from last year imposed a new framework to assess whether firearm restrictions impede on an individual’s rights under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Abortion-Rights Supporters Rack Up Victories, Putting GOP in Bind for 2024; From red Ohio and Kentucky to purple Virginia and Pennsylvania, Tuesday’s results show issue’s continued potency”: Aaron Zitner and Laura Kusisto of The Wall Street Journal have this report. The post “Abortion-Rights Supporters Rack Up Victories, Putting GOP in Bind for 2024; From red Ohio and Kentucky to purple Virginia and Pennsylvania, Tuesday’s results show issue’s continued potency” appeared
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A Bangladeshi female factory worker died Wednesday during protests by workers over pay. Though not taking part in the demonstration, Bangladeshi police fatally shot Anjuara Khatun, a garment worker in a factory in Gazipur, Bangladesh. Anjuara worked at a garment factory in the Zarun area of Konabari, Gazipur. Her workplace closed early on Wednesday as a result of the protests, and Anjurara was shot by the police shortly after leaving work.
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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.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Supreme Court Likely to Avoid ‘Raw Deal’ on Veterans Benefits”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Supreme Court Likely to Avoid ‘Raw Deal’ on Veterans Benefits” appeared first on How Appealing.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Mexico Supreme Court justice resigns, but not because of criticism over his Taylor Swift fandom”: The Associated Press has this report. The post “Mexico Supreme Court justice resigns, but not because of criticism over his Taylor Swift fandom” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Honduran Police announced Sunday that Nicaragua pardoned and returned 21 prisoners, including the leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) criminal organization David Elias Campbell Licona, also known as “El Viejo Dan.” Nicaragua also stated on Saturday that they intend to return prisoners to Costa Rica. Upon their return, Honduran officials received prisoners at the Border Control Point, Las Manos.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has an article that begins, “Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner is suing to overturn the new law that requires partisan labels for supreme court and appellate court candidates.” The post “Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Mykyta Vorobiov is a political science student at Bard College, Berlin. He previously studied at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine, the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, the University of Tartu, and the University of Zagreb. The EU Crisis Regulation is sometimes called the key element in finalizing the deal on the highly anticipated Migration and Asylum Pact.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“South Carolina justice warns judicial diversity is needed in only state with all-male high court”: James Pollard of The Associated Press has this report. The post “South Carolina justice warns judicial diversity is needed in only state with all-male high court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
An expert with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) described on Tuesday the worsening situation in Sudan as a “significant humanitarian crisis.” Director of the External Relations Department for the UNHCR Dominique Hyde explained in a press briefing how the ongoing conflict has resulted in increased violence and significant distress among the country’s population.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“How Will Rahimi Lose?” Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “How Will Rahimi Lose?” appeared first on How Appealing.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Submits Amicus Brief on Climate and Human Rights to Inter-American Court On Friday, November 3, 2023, the Sabin Center submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the matter of the Request for Advisory Opinion on climate law, human rights, and climate science. This submission responds to the Request for Advisory Opinion presented by the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Chile, focusing on the intersection of the clima
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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.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Right to Life, GOP lawmakers sue over Michigan’s voter-approved abortion amendment”: Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press has this report. And Beth LeBlanc and Craig Mauger of The Detroit News report that “ Right to Life sues to block Michigan’s voter-approved abortion rights law.” The post “Right to Life, GOP lawmakers sue over Michigan’s voter-approved abortion amendment” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A Chicago-based federal appeals court ruled Friday that Illinois and several municipalities may enforce bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines while challenges continue in…
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Sam Alito’s Deplorable Arguments for Letting Domestic Abusers Keep Their Guns”: Dahlia Lithwick has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Sam Alito’s Deplorable Arguments for Letting Domestic Abusers Keep Their Guns” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It's rare for something like this to happen, but more senior associates than usual are being sought out by law firms for lateral opportunities. The post Senior Associates In High Demand Amid Staffing ‘Scramble’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“These Reproductive Rights Cases Could Do More Damage to the Judiciary Than Dobbs “: Law professor Mary Ziegler has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “These Reproductive Rights Cases Could Do More Damage to the Judiciary Than Dobbs” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Celebrity choreographer Kyle Hanagami alleged that the copied dance sequence in 'Fortnite' comprised the most distinctive portion of his work. The post The Ninth Circuit Gets Its Groove On: Copyright And Choreography appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Ending Roe v. Wade May Have Had the Opposite Effect That Conservatives Had Hoped For”: Law professor David S. Cohen and professor Carole Joffe have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Ending Roe v. Wade May Have Had the Opposite Effect That Conservatives Had Hoped For” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Like many others, Jon Kung figured that law school would be a safe harbor to weather the storms of the Great Recession. But after emerging from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2011, Kung changed course.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Conservative Supreme Court majority must figure out if it can limit gun rights of domestic abusers”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. And online at Bloomberg Opinion, law professor Noah Feldman has an essay titled “ Gun Case Forces Supreme Court to Confront Its Own Illogic; The incoherent 2022 Bruen ruling will haunt the courts — and US streets — until the justices see the error of their ways and overturn it.” The post “Conservative Supreme
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
You're Supposed To Mentor, Not Be A Menace: Do better, Richard Ashley Smith. Ohio Has An Even Stronger Constitution!: Dobbs wasn't the end to reproductive rights the right intended it to be. Do You Know What You're Doing With AI?: Don't be one of the bumbling majority. There's A New Parameter For Law School Ranking: Will attempts at policing speech tank your law school's rating ?
Law 360
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Given the prevalence of ADHD among attorneys, it is imperative that the legal community gain a better understanding of how ADHD affects well-being, and that resources and strategies exist for attorneys with this disability to manage their symptoms and achieve success, say Casey Dixon at Dixon Life Coaching and Krista Larson at Stinson.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Survey says AI is rolling into the profession sooner rather than later. The post 73 Percent Of Lawyers Expect To Be Using Generative AI Next Year… But To Do What Exactly? appeared first on Above the Law.
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