OneLegal
DECEMBER 11, 2023
What does going to law school look like as a legal support professional? Here are the pros and cons of going from paralegal to lawyer. The post What to know about going from paralegal to lawyer appeared first on One Legal.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Telegraph released an exclusive report claiming that there is an extensive illicit cash-for-kidney transplant scheme purportedly linked to Apollo Hospitals in Delhi, prompting an investigation by Delhi authorities. The report alleges that individuals from Myanmar were enticed into selling their kidneys to affluent patients, potentially infringing upon Indian and international laws prohibiting organ trafficking.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Looking back on that time, I remember personal injury work was so demanding. I felt like I was constantly putting out fires and shuffling paperwork. I thought I was busy then, but nothing prepared me for the circus act of juggling multiple cases for multiple attorneys in different practice areas.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A spokesperson for Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said on social media Monday that the activist has been missing within the prison system for six days. Spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said that Navalny’s team doesn’t “know where [he] is or what’s happening to him.” A long-time critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government, Navalny has been behind bars in Russia since 2021 when he returned to the country after being poisoned by a chemical nerve agent in Germany
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Woman Who Sought Court-Approved Abortion; Hours before the ruling, a group representing the woman, whose fetus received a fatal diagnosis, said she was leaving Texas for an abortion”: J. David Goodman of The New York Times has this report. Caroline Kitchener and Maegan Vazquez of The Washington Post report that “ Texas Supreme Court rules against woman at center of abortion battle; Kate Cox had already decided to go out of state for procedure
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“A Texas Case Shows That Abortion Ban Exemptions Are a Sham”: Columnist Michelle Goldberg has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “A Texas Case Shows That Abortion Ban Exemptions Are a Sham” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In a report issued Monday, Human Rights watch expressed concern for the residents of Taizz, Yemen, who have been unable to access clean water for the past eight years during the conflict between Houthi forces and the Yemeni government, calling upon both parties to “allow Taizz’s local water agency to access, repair, and operate water infrastructure on the front lines and in Houthi-controlled territory.” The report outlines the dire situation in the government-controlled, front-line c
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Supreme Court Eyeing Fifth Circuit, But Too Early to Decipher Why”: Adam Feldman, creator of the “ Empirical SCOTUS ” blog, has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “Supreme Court Eyeing Fifth Circuit, But Too Early to Decipher Why” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Amnesty International released a report Monday alleging that the Canadian government consistently violated the human rights of indigenous Wet’suwet’en protestors demonstrating against the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. According to the report, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and private security group Forsythe Security intimidated, harassed and surveilled the Wet’suwet’en, who primarily reside in British Columbia (BC) along the pipeline’s planned route.
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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
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Pregnant Texas woman at the center of a legal battle leaves the state to obtain an abortion, attorneys say”: Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera of CNN have this report. The post “Pregnant Texas woman at the center of a legal battle leaves the state to obtain an abortion, attorneys say” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Indian Supreme Court upheld the Union Government’s 2019 decision to repeal the special status accorded to the states of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370 of the India Constitution on Monday. The Court declared Article 370 a temporary provision, stating that the constitution did not indicate that Jammu and Kashmir should retain sovereignty after both acceded to the country and became integral parts of India.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy; Washington State, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ ban.” David G.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Several UK LGBTQIA+ and military organizations published a letter Monday to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak demanding the government address its commitment to discuss reparations owed to LGBTQIA+ veterans, days after the UK government announced that the planned debate in the House of Commons regarding the issue will no longer be going ahead. Previous Defence Minister, Ben Wallace, initially promised to hold a parliamentary debate on the topic in response to an independent report on the service of LGB
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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
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this very interesting report. The post “Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Which of these law firm holiday cards is the best of 2023? Cast your vote! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists! (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Muppetproof”: You can access the new episode of the “Divided Argument” podcast via this link. The post “Muppetproof” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I guess it really does depend on 'context.' The post Penn Donors Push Out President, Continue Whistling Past The Professor Bringing White Nationalists To Campus appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“57. Another Bad Day for the Purcell “Principle”; A new decision by the full Fifth Circuit helps to illustrate some of the many problems with how the Supreme Court says lower courts are supposed to handle emergency applications in election cases.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. The post “57.
Law 360
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Copyright Office on Monday again denied an artist's attempt to register his van Gogh-inspired artwork generated by artificial intelligence, saying there's not enough human involvement for the artist to claim copyright.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In the December 18, 2023 issue of The New Yorker: Sarah Stillman has A Reporter at Large article headlined “ Sentenced to Life for an Accident Miles Away; A draconian legal doctrine called felony murder has put thousands of Americans — disproportionately young and Black — in prison.” And Amy Davidson Sorkin has a Books essay titled “ The Troubled History of the Espionage Act; The law, passed in a frenzy after the First World War, is a disaster; Why is it still on th
LawSites
DECEMBER 11, 2023
On Nov. 6, OpenAI introduced the ability for any user with a ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise account to create their own custom versions of ChatGPT, which OpenAI calls GPTs. “GPTs are a new way for anyone to create a tailored version of ChatGPT to be more helpful in their daily life, at specific tasks, at work, or at home—and then share that creation with others,” the company said.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Supreme Court Turns Away LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Case”: Emily Birnbaum of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). The post “Supreme Court Turns Away LGBTQ ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Case” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Fruit Street Health’s complaint alleged that Sharecare violated the terms of their shared business agreement by rolling out its own version of Fruit Street’s diabetes prevention program, which had been previously offered to Sharecare members. Sharecare said that the lawsuit is baseless.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Fake Cases, Fake Facts, Real Implications”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “Fake Cases, Fake Facts, Real Implications” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Who cares about honor code violations when you could be making moneyyy The post Biglaw Associate Who Cheated His Way To Six Figures Allowed To Practice In 3 States appeared first on Above the Law.
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