Attorney at Work
MARCH 14, 2024
Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
The American Library Association (ALA) announced on Thursday that censorship demands and book ban attempts in public libraries and schools hit a record high in 2023. The ALA documented 1,247 demands to ban 4,240 different books. This is a 65 percent increase from 2022 , when 2,571 books faced censorship demands. In 17 states , book ban attempts targeted more than 100 titles.
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LDA PRO
MARCH 14, 2024
Estate planning can feel like navigating a legal maze. Living trusts are the cornerstone of well-organized estates, which often come with complications that prevent you from securing your future. LDA Pro’s Online Living Trust California aims to break these barriers by offering an affordable and efficient solution. In this blog, you will explore how LDA Pro Legal streamlines the living trust process and empowers individuals to steer estate planning confidently.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced via X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday over 250 officers and soldiers will be stationed at the Florida Keys and southern waters in preparation for a surge of migrants from Haiti. Speaking on the action, DeSantis said: For quite some time, the State of Florida has been dedicating significant resources to combat illegal vessels coming to Florida from countries such as Haiti… Given the circumstances in Haiti, I have directed the Division of Emergency Man
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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.
LawSites
MARCH 14, 2024
Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year, after which he will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Land seizure for ‘fake park’ on Long Island splits U.S. appeals court”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued yesterday. The post “Land seizure for ‘fake park’ on Long Island splits U.S. appeals court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
Mexican journalist Jaime Barrera, known for his roles as the host of a news program on local TV channel Televisa Guadalajara and as a commentator on a political opinion program, was released after being abducted earlier this week, his daughter announced Wednesday. Barrera, 56 years old, was kidnapped on Monday afternoon in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, where he works.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Hoya v. Hoya: Georgetown Law Professors Cole & Katyal to Face Off at Supreme Court.” Georgetown Law has posted this item online today. The post “Hoya v. Hoya: Georgetown Law Professors Cole & Katyal to Face Off at Supreme Court.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
The Deflagration Accident Disposal Headquarters of Hebei Province, China, issued a statement on Thursday apologizing for blocking media correspondents from reporting on an explosion that occurred in a four-story building located in Hebei Province, near Beijing, China, while pledging to actively establish a robust communication platform with the media and protect journalists’ rights.
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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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Oral Arguments Set in Monuments Case Aimed at Supreme Court; Arguments scheduled for September in Antiquities Act challenge; Justice Roberts has questioned creation of large monuments”: Bobby Magill of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Oral Arguments Set in Monuments Case Aimed at Supreme Court; Arguments scheduled for September in Antiquities Act challenge; Justice Roberts has questioned creation of large monuments” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
'Whaaaaa! We corrupted the judicial system fair and square!' The post Right-Wing Judges Rage Over Anti-Forum-Shopping Rule Because Hit Dogs Holler appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“On Rehnquist’s Death, Bush Faces a Decision; The birth of the ‘Roberts Court’”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “On Rehnquist’s Death, Bush Faces a Decision; The birth of the ‘Roberts Court’” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
MARCH 14, 2024
Updated: A federal appeals court saw a need for a civility lesson when it granted a new trial to a civil-fraud plaintiff because of a “barrage of personal attacks” made by opposing lawyers in a closing argument.
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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
MARCH 14, 2024
“Supreme Betrayal: A requiem for Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.” J. Michael Luttig and Laurence H. Tribe have this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “Supreme Betrayal: A requiem for Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.” appeared first on How Appealing.
The IP Law Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
OpenAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence software involving large language models (“LLM”) known as ChatGPT. In 2023, several authors, including the comedian Sarah Silverman, filed putative class action lawsuits alleging various copyright infringement claims. On February 12, 2024, a District Court in the Northern District of California issued its Order and ruled on the OpenAI defendants’ motions to dismiss various claims in the two pending putative class action lawsuits.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Katharine Janes ’21 To Clerk at U.S. Supreme Court; Former SBA President Will Work For Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson”: Mike Fox of the University of Virginia School of Law has this report. The post “Katharine Janes ’21 To Clerk at U.S. Supreme Court; Former SBA President Will Work For Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
How is Peter Navarro going to jail? Let us count the ways! The post DC Circuit Will Not Be Keeping Peter Navarro Out Of The Clink appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“How a small city in Oregon could shape the way major U.S. cities handle homelessness; The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over city and state rules meant to limit homeless encampments”: Liz Kreutz and Alexa Keyes of NBC News have this report. The post “How a small city in Oregon could shape the way major U.S. cities handle homelessness; The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over city and state rules meant to limit homeless encampments” appeared fi
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
The Kraken is dead. Long live the Kraken. The post Dominion Lawsuit Against Kraken Dead Enders Keeps Getting Weirder appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Congress needs to clean up the Supreme Court’s mess on patents”: Former Federal Circuit judges Paul Michel and Kathleen O’Malley have this essay online at The Hill. The post “Congress needs to clean up the Supreme Court’s mess on patents” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
Don’t be afraid to change and evolve. Our kids don’t give a second thought to their own natural evolution; you shouldn’t either. The post The Evolution Of Motherhood, Law Firm Ownership, And Work-Life Balance appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
MARCH 14, 2024
Longtime Miami-Dade County, Florida, prosecutor Michael Von Zamft has resigned after a judge disqualified him and a colleague from the resentencing of an alleged gang…
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
The scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer commanded respect by earning it and had a very different view of how people should work together across disciplines and not hierarchies. The post Lessons From The Movie ‘Oppenheimer’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MARCH 14, 2024
Domino's Pizza customers hit the restaurant chain with a proposed class action in Illinois federal court Wednesday alleging it secretly collects voiceprints through its artificial intelligence ordering system, saying the pizza chain uses the data to enhance the technology and to boost sales.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
He beat the odds, went to law school, and became a lawyer. He will be missed. The post World’s Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away appeared first on Above the Law.
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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