Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Attorneys may find they are not charging enough for their legal services. The post Lawyers Should Share Their Billable Hour Rates With Other Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2024
At least 126 human rights defenders were murdered in the Americas in 2023, according to a statement published Tuesday by the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR). The IACHR stated that this high violence rate was directed toward land and environment defenders, leaders of indigenous communities and leaders of communities of African descent.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“A leaked memo offers details on the case against Penn law professor Amy Wax, accused of racist speech and behavior; In addition to sanctions against her, a university hearing board also recommended her classes be recorded and taught outside the law school buildings”: Susan Snyder of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report. The Washington Free Beacon previously posted the memo online.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2024
Human Rights Watch urged President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday to “unequivocally reject” The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021 and refuse to sign it. The bill was passed last month by the parliament making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+ in Ghana. Under the passed bill, anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ could face up to three years in prison, while anyone who forms or funds LGBTQ+ groups could face up to 5 years in prison.
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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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“The Court’s Colorado Decision Wasn’t About the Law; This case wasn’t decided on its merits, and the result is an utterly flimsy legal argument”: George T. Conway III has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Court’s Colorado Decision Wasn’t About the Law; This case wasn’t decided on its merits, and the result is an utterly flimsy legal argument” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“A Partially Annotated Version of SCOTUS’s Section 3 Case”: Eric Segall has this blog post at ‘Dorf on Law.” The post “A Partially Annotated Version of SCOTUS’s Section 3 Case” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
Hotshot , a learning platform for legal professionals, today released the first five courses in a planned series designed to teach lawyers and other legal professionals about artificial intelligence and its impact on law practice. The overall set of AI videos is designed to teach lawyers about the technology, its use cases for law practice, its risks and ethical considerations, its impact on different practice areas, and more.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“Thank the Alabama Supreme Court for its IVF decision. I’m serious.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. And in related news coverage, Kim Bellware of The Washington Post reports that “ Fourth couple sues Alabama clinic at heart of IVF court ruling.” The post “Thank the Alabama Supreme Court for its IVF decision.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 6, 2024
Law firms’ ability to leverage state trial court data brings their business and competitive intelligence capabilities to a new level. The post Primer on Using State Court Trial Data for Business and Competitive Intelligence appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
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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
MARCH 6, 2024
“Trump’s on the ballot, but the Supreme Court left key constitutional questions unanswered”: John Fritze and Marshall Cohen of CNN have this report. The post “Trump’s on the ballot, but the Supreme Court left key constitutional questions unanswered” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
For solo and small law firms, the current state of legal technology offers both promises and pitfalls. Technology such as generative AI poses traps for the unwary, but for those who understand and embrace technology, there are opportunities to run more profitable and efficient practices, provide better customer experiences, and improve work-life balance.
HowAppealing
MARCH 6, 2024
“First Amendment right to a drag show? Texas students ask Supreme Court for emergency ruling.” Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report. You can view the Emergency Application for Injunction Pending Appellate Review at this link. The post “First Amendment right to a drag show? Texas students ask Supreme Court for emergency ruling.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
You, too, can stop ignoring your finances. Here’s how. The post Back To Basics: 6 Tech Tips Every Small Firm Needs To Hear appeared first on Above the Law.
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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 6, 2024
“Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Would Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights; Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday”: Jan Hoffman of The New York Times has this report. The post “Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Would Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights; Here’s what to know about the legislation, which the state legislature is expected to approve overwhelmingly on Wednesday” appeared firs
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Is that not the best way to avoid paying severance? The post Elon Musk Allegedly Did Illegal Thing, Didn’t Bother To Even Try To Hide It, And Then Bragged About It In A Book appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MARCH 6, 2024
The competition among former Weber Inc. stockholders who are suing over the grill maker's $3.7 billion squeeze-out by BDT Capital Partners LLC heated up Wednesday in Delaware's Court of Chancery as more than a dozen firms on teams led by Scott + Scott Attorneys at Law LLP, Friedlander & Gorris PA and Prickett Jones & Elliot PA are battling to lead a consolidated class suit.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Until nearly every member of our society can self-assess effectively enough to determine whether they themselves are the problem, all of us will be stuck with a steadily worsening customer experience. The post The American Economy: An Evolutionary Arms Race Between Greedy Corporations And Karen Customers 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.
LawSites
MARCH 6, 2024
Henchman , a legal tech startup that provides legal teams with quick access to their previously written contract clauses and definitions directly within Microsoft Word, today released what it says is a first-of-its-kind integration with Microsoft Copilot through which Copilot users will be able to surface clauses and precedents from their document management systems that had been processed by Henchman. “This pioneering collaboration empowers legal professionals to harness the power of coll
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
At ViVE, investors and health system executives shared their biggest pet peeves when it comes to pitches from digital health startups.
ABA Journal
MARCH 6, 2024
Three high-profile cases of sexual assault in 2012 followed a basic pattern: A teenage girl was sexually assaulted at a house party by one or more teenage boys while she was incapacitated by alcohol. The attacks were recorded, and the photos, videos and stories were shared on social media or via texts. The photos and videos were used to ridicule the victims among their peers.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Commercial Chapter 11 filings were up 118% over February 2023, thanks, in part, to these Biglaw firms. The post Two Of Biglaw’s Best Contribute To Massive Spike In Commercial Bankruptcy Filings appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
MARCH 6, 2024
A lawyer who became overwhelmed with her caseload has been disbarred for faking an email to make it appear that her personal injury client fired…
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
Way To Claim $900k From Over A Decade Ago: It's hard out here for an actor. That's A Lot Of Bankruptcy!: Is your firm one of the big two handling them ? Want To Complain About Work? Here's Your Chance!: What's your least favorite tech ? Not Only A Lawyer, But A Spy Too!: Double agent resigns from the Ohio Bar after spying. Watch Where You Point That Thing!
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MARCH 6, 2024
Yesterday, March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final regulations for their elective pay program , which allows many non-taxpayers, including local governments and their agencies and instrumentalities, to recoup the value of certain climate and clean energy tax credits as cash payments.
Above The Law
MARCH 6, 2024
If only every externship had this easy of a commute! The post UC Law Program Places Students With Nearby Judges appeared first on Above the Law.
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