Proofreading Failure Subjects Lawyer To Embarrassing TV Appearance
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
A very successful news interview. NOT! The post Proofreading Failure Subjects Lawyer To Embarrassing TV Appearance appeared first on Above the Law.
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Chinese FM trumpets importance of Rule of Law but remains silent on Uyghur forced labor
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
Guided by the Rule of Law and good governance, Beijing will usher the world into a new era of stability and shared values, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday in press comments , during which he blasted Western morals while remaining silent on China’s own human rights record. “Global governance should be promoted in accordance with the law and the principles of international law enshrined in the UN Charter; equity and justice must be upheld while hegemonism and selfish interests must
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U.S. News Lashes Out At Law Schools That Don’t Want To Play Their Silly Little Rankings Game Anymore
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
U.S. News tries to stem the tide of law schools fleeing the ranking. The post U.S. News Lashes Out At Law Schools That Don’t Want To Play Their Silly Little Rankings Game Anymore appeared first on Above the Law.
US DOJ blocks JetBlue’s $3.8B acquisition of Spirit Airlines as ‘serious competitive threat’
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday filed a civil antitrust complaint to block JetBlue’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The DOJ’s complaint alleged that JetBlue’s acquisition will negatively impact millions of consumers. While Spirit is known for offering low airfare for its customers, the DOJ stated, “JetBlue plans to abandon Spirit’s business model, remove seats from Spirit’s planes, and charge Spirit’s customers higher prices.” Jet
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
Here Are the Winners Of ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley
LawSites
MARCH 7, 2023
ABA TECHSHOW kicked off in Chicago last week with its traditional opening event, the Startup Alley pitch competition, in which 15 legal tech startups present three-minute pitches in pursuit of top honors. The winners of the competition (which I organize and emcee) are selected by popular vote of those in attendance in the audience, which votes registered via an app.
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“Professor Jennifer Mascott, Winner of 2023 Joseph Story Award”
HowAppealing
MARCH 7, 2023
“Professor Jennifer Mascott, Winner of 2023 Joseph Story Award”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Professor Jennifer Mascott, Winner of 2023 Joseph Story Award” appeared first on How Appealing.
US Supreme Court to review enforceability of choice of law in maritime contracts
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
The US Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear a Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC , which asks the court to determine whether a choice of law clause in a maritime contract can be deemed unenforceable due to “strong public policy.” While this case looks at choice of law in maritime contracts only, the court’s decision could have broader effects on contract law in the future, specifically with choice of law provisions.
“Justices Likely To Mull Key Maritime Rulings In Insurance Suit”
HowAppealing
MARCH 7, 2023
“Justices Likely To Mull Key Maritime Rulings In Insurance Suit”: Josh Liberatore of Law360 has this news analysis (subscription required for access). The post “Justices Likely To Mull Key Maritime Rulings In Insurance Suit” appeared first on How Appealing.
UN experts concerned about human rights amidst Peru protests, call for end to violence
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
UN human rights experts Monday issued a statement expressing deep concern about the reported repression, killings, arrests and disappearances of demonstrators in Peru. Experts are also concerned about reports of violence against media personnel covering the protests. They are also worried about peaceful demonstrators being labeled as terrorists because of the potential stigma and conceivable prosecution of demonstrators on terrorism-related charges.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
“Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases; Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the ‘independent state legislature’ theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic”
HowAppealing
MARCH 7, 2023
“Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases; Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the ‘independent state legislature’ theory and Title 42, an immigration measure imposed during the pandemic”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. The post “Supreme Court Hints That It May Duck Two Big Cases; Recent orders suggest that the justices are thinking of dismissing cases involving the ‘independent state
EU dispatch: Serbia and Kosovo agree to EU proposal on normalization of relations
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Ciara Dinneny is JURIST’s Chief European Correspondent and a trainee with the Law Society of Ireland. She files this dispatch from Dublin. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell last week to discuss an EU-facilitated proposal called the Agreement On The Path To N
“Why the Supreme Court’s Leak Investigation Failed; The inquiry revealed once again the need for real oversight of the judicial branch”
HowAppealing
MARCH 7, 2023
“Why the Supreme Court’s Leak Investigation Failed; The inquiry revealed once again the need for real oversight of the judicial branch”: Glenn Fine has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “Why the Supreme Court’s Leak Investigation Failed; The inquiry revealed once again the need for real oversight of the judicial branch” appeared first on How Appealing.
Three US states cancel membership in bipartisan group aimed at voter roll accuracy and registration
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
West Virginia , Missouri and Florida Monday announced they will no longer participate as member states in the Election Registration Information Center (ERIC). ERIC was founded in 2012 as a bipartisan effort to “improv[e] the accuracy of America’s voter rolls and increas[e] access to voter registration for all eligible citizens.” West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner cited issues with ERIC, claiming a board meeting in February was disrupted by people who did not pay the members
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
Laundry Lists of Components are Insufficient Written Description for a Particular Combination
Patently O
MARCH 7, 2023
by Dennis Crouch The pending Supreme Court case of Amgen v. Sanofi focuses on a broadly claimed genus and asks whether the disclosure is sufficiently detailed. The Federal Circuit’s recent UMN v. Gilead is the flip-side. Regents of the U. of Minnesota v. Gilead Scis., Inc. , 2021-2168, — F.4th — (Fed. Cir. Mar. 6, 2023). UNM’s original disclosure is extremely broad with “laundry lists” of components that might be included in various combinations; while th
EU imposes sanctions against officials for ‘serious human rights violations’ against women
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
The EU Tuesday imposed sanctions against officials from six countries, including Afghanistan and Russia, due to their abuse of the rights of and violence against women. In implementing the sanctions , the Official Journal of the EU drew attention to the “serious human rights violations” committed by the newly sanctioned nine persons and three entities.
Fox Previews Dominion Defamation Defense: Maria Bartiromo Is Just Really, Really Gullible
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
You go to war with the army you have, right? The post Fox Previews Dominion Defamation Defense: Maria Bartiromo Is Just Really, Really Gullible appeared first on Above the Law.
UK unveils bill providing for detainment and removal of migrants who enter illegally
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2023
The UK government Tuesday unveiled its Illegal Migration Bill , which would require the deportation of anyone who illegally entered the UK and passed through a safe country. If passed, the home secretary will have the power to enforce the legislation. The bill comes under the scope of one of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s “ 5 key priorities for 2023,” in which he aimed to “pass new laws to stop small boats, making sure that if you come to this country illegally, you are
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Prominent Attorney, Dana Hyde, Identified As Victim Of ‘Severe Turbulence’
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
Our thoughts go out to Dana Hyde's family, friends, and colleagues. The post Prominent Attorney, Dana Hyde, Identified As Victim Of ‘Severe Turbulence’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Law firm accused of 856 insurer misrepresentations is suspended from practice in federal district court
ABA Journal
MARCH 7, 2023
Houston-based law firm McClenny, Moseley & Associates has been suspended from practice in a Louisiana federal court because of a judge’s concerns about its purported…
As It Turns Out, You Can’t Just Nope Out Of Listening To The Federal Government’s Laws On Guns
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
The Founders really should have been clearer with their clauses. The post As It Turns Out, You Can’t Just Nope Out Of Listening To The Federal Government’s Laws On Guns appeared first on Above the Law.
On LawNext Podcast: A Closer Look At Smokeball, with Chief Revenue Officer Jane Oxley and President Ruchie Chadha
LawSites
MARCH 7, 2023
On this episode of LawNext, we take a closer look at Smokeball , the law practice management company whose roots are in Australia but that is firmly entrenched in the United States. In fact, after Smokeball was founded in 2010, its very first customer was a law firm in Chicago. Appropriately, then, it was in Chicago last week, during ABA TECHSHOW, that host Bob Ambrogi sat down for a face-to-face conversation with two of Smokeball’s top executives, Jane Oxley , chief revenue officer for Smokeba
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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Lawyer Attacked With ‘Metal Object’ In Cash Advance Company Fraud Probe
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
If you thought payday lending felt a little like the old school mob. this story is not going to dissuade you. The post Lawyer Attacked With ‘Metal Object’ In Cash Advance Company Fraud Probe appeared first on Above the Law.
Latham Adds 3 New Partners Between New York, DC Offices
Law 360
MARCH 7, 2023
Latham & Watkins LLP has expanded several of its practices in both its New York and Washington, D.C. offices, with three partners who focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and privacy and connectivity law, the firm announced Monday.
China Outpacing US In Critical Tech Research ‘Should Be A Wake Up Call’: Report
Above The Law
MARCH 7, 2023
In a new report, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says China is outpacing the US in 37 out of 44 critical technology research areas. The post China Outpacing US In Critical Tech Research ‘Should Be A Wake Up Call’: Report appeared first on Above the Law.
Firm Says Madison Square Garden Atty Ban Is A Scare Tactic
Law 360
MARCH 7, 2023
Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP on Tuesday urged a New York state appeals court to find that its attorneys are free to attend events like New York Knicks games at Madison Square Garden, saying an attempted ban on the firm in response to litigation is a ploy to deter lawyers from doing their jobs.
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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