Attorney at Work
APRIL 18, 2023
Bull Garlington | Should you relocate from a big city and work remotely from a small town? How will you decide? The post Manhattan to Mayberry: Small Towns Call to Remote Workers appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson announced Tuesday that Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Navalny for removing another prisoner from his cell. Navalny’s team called the situation a “provocation” and said that Navalny was previously warned about a potential set-up. In a series of tweets posted Tuesday, Navalny’s spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, explained that Russian authorities placed a prisoner with poor personal hygiene into Navalny
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
APRIL 18, 2023
Many law firms default to using subjective methods to define staff performance – which, frankly, isn’t good for anybody. Your employe e s have no idea how they’re being judge d , since there is no objective criteria in place; and, you’re kind of winging it, too, as an owner or managing partner, which makes it almost impossible to justify anything you do.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
Tunisia Police Tuesday shut down the Ennahdha offices, operating headquarters for Tunisia’s Islamist-inspired opposition party. The move came a day after police arrested Rached Ghannouchi, Ennahdha’s party leader, at his residence in Tunis, Tunisia–the nation’s capital. Ennahdha announced that investigators had raided the office headquarters in Tunis on Tuesday.
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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.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
APRIL 18, 2023
T here are at least two types of people who can’t abide loose ends: mob bosses and lawyers. Focusing on the latter, much of an attorney’s job is the movement toward tying things up, and putting a bow on them. Now, over the course of the last few years, especially, there has been a lot of talk about the importance of workflows in law firms. And, it’s true : process is vital to managing a law firm + it’s still something of a competitive advantage for the lawyers who use it, as against those who do
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HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2023
“True Threats, Free Speech, and Federalism”: Eric Segall has this post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “True Threats, Free Speech, and Federalism” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
The US Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a case that asks if extended solitary confinement is a violation of the Eighth Amendment to the country’s constitution. In Hope v. Harris , the petition for the plaintiff described the solitary confinement of Dennis Wayne Hope since 1994 following an escape attempt from prison. For almost 30 years, Hope “has spent between 22 and 24 hours per day alone in a 54-square-foot cell.
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2023
'Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals. Except the weasel.' The post Fox News Put Simpsons Clips On Exhibit List In Case You Were Wondering How Little They Expected To Go To Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
An 84-year-old Kansas City man turned himself in Tuesday after being formally charged on Monday for shooting a black teenager who rang his doorbell. The Clay County Sheriff’s Department tweeted that “Andrew Lester, charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, has surrendered at our Detention Center. He is in custody.” Lester is facing two felony charges: assault in the first degree and armed criminal action, both stemming from the shooting of 16-year-old Yarl.
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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.
LawSites
APRIL 18, 2023
As a solo myself, I can tell you that there is much to be said for practicing on your own – freedom and independence not least among them. In fact, during 2022’s “Great Resignation,” a third of lawyers who quit their jobs did so to start their own solo practices, according to Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms , a report published today by law practice management company Clio.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Tuesday announced the launch of its investigation into Amazon.com, Inc.’s $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot Corporation, which is known for its Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. The CMA’s findings will allow it to determine whether Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot will reduce market competition within the UK.
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2023
Cadwalader is letting associates go following 'performance reviews.' The post Biglaw Firm Cuts Associate And Staff Jobs In Latest Layoffs appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
The US Supreme Court Monday granted writ of certiorari to hear a case about whether individuals are owed an immediate hearing to recover property that is seized during a crime they did not commit. Appellants Halima Culley and Lena Sutton had their cars seized for connection to criminal activity. In both cases, the individuals were not involved in the crime, but their cars were retained for over a year.
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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.
Above The Law
APRIL 18, 2023
The high-stakes defamation case against a TV network. no, the other one. The post ‘Actual Malice’ Standard Didn’t Stop Dominion From Suing Fox News Because Sometimes Networks Leave Whole Paper Trails Of Malice appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
Sweden’s public radio, Sveriges Radio (SR) Tuesday announced that it would cease its activities on Twitter, in a move which follows analogous decisions by US and Canadian public broadcasters. SR stated that it has for a long time de-prioritised its presence on Twitter and has now decided to stop being active on the platform together. It attributed its decision to quit Twitter due to a loss of relevance to Sweden’s audience, claiming that the audience has simply chosen other places to be.
HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2023
“Judge James C. Ho’s Remarks on Justice Thomas and Judge Kacsmaryk”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Judge James C. Ho’s Remarks on Justice Thomas and Judge Kacsmaryk” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Monday struck down a Berkeley, California law that prohibited the installation of natural gas piping in newly constructed buildings. The California Restaurant Association brought suit against the City of Berkeley alleging that the law, enacted in 2020 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was preempted by Congress’s Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
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HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2023
“Ginni the Moocher: Hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hide the gifts from the billionaire on the financial disclosure statements.” Greg Olear has this post at his “PREVAIL” Substack site. The post “Ginni the Moocher: Hi-de-hi-de-hi-de-hide the gifts from the billionaire on the financial disclosure statements.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Monday reported Iranian authorities have arrested a total of 95 journalists since the start of nationwide protests over the September 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini. CPJ compiled the list of arrested journalists via inside sources, media reports and assistance from the Tehran Journalists Association. Of the 95 arrested, 72 have been released on bail.
HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2023
“The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is About More Than Corruption; It’s about his jurisprudence”: Professor Corey Robin has this essay online at Politico Magazine. The post “The Clarence Thomas Scandal Is About More Than Corruption; It’s about his jurisprudence” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
EU governments Saturday agreed to implement reforms to the Emissions Trading System (ETS). The reforms aim to reduce industrial emissions and invest in more climate friendly technologies as the EU progresses towards climate neutrality. The EU’s new law highlights its “polluter pays” principle as a way to tackle climate change. As part of the “ Fit for 55 in 2030 package ,” the reformed ETS aims to reduce emissions in the ETS sectors by 62 percent by 2030–a further step to
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HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2023
“On All The Recent Federal Judicial Scandals: Justice Thomas, Judge Kacsmaryk, and Judge Newman, oh my!” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “On All The Recent Federal Judicial Scandals: Justice Thomas, Judge Kacsmaryk, and Judge Newman, oh my!” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Monday joined other public broadcasters in “pausing” its Twitter activity, after Twitter applied a “government-funded media” label to its accounts. The CBC wrote on their main account, “Our journalism is impartial and independent. To suggest otherwise is untrue. That is why we are pausing our activities on @Twitter.” CBC spokesperson Leon Mar pointed out that Twitter’s policy defines government-funded media as
HowAppealing
APRIL 18, 2023
“Supreme Court Justice Bernstein to temporarily step away for mental health treatment”: Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press has a report that begins, “Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein will temporarily step away from some court duties while seeking mental health care out of state, the court announced Tuesday.” The post “Supreme Court Justice Bernstein to temporarily step away for mental health treatment” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 18, 2023
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Monday was declared to be under investigation by the parliamentary commissioner for standards based on allegations of breaching member of Parliament (MP) rules. Sunak allegedly failed to be “open and frank” in declaring his interest in the childcare agency, Koru Kids, in which his wife, Akshata Murty, is a shareholder. Following the announcement of the spring budget, childcare providers–such as Koru Kids–could benefit from policy changes.
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