Tue.Aug 29, 2023

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SEC Unveils Reforms for Private Fund Advisers

Intelligize Blog

Private fund advisers have long enjoyed a light touch from U.S. regulatory authorities. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to ensure those days come to an end. The SEC announced on August 23 that it adopted new reforms aimed at ramping up transparency in the market for private funds. Going forward, private fund advisers registered with the SEC must provide quarterly statements disclosing metrics such as fees, expenses and performance.

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Switzerland indicts former Algeria defense minister for war crimes and crimes against humanity

JURIST

Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced Tuesday that it has formally charged former Algerian defense minister Khaled Nezzar in relation to war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Algerian Civil War. In the indictment submitted to Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court (FCC), prosecutors said “Nezzar is accused of violating the laws of armed conflicts in accordance with the Geneva Conventions between 1992 and 1994 in connection wi

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How to be a Successful Personal Injury Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

Tips and Tricks for Personal Injury Paralegals Do you want to know how to be a successful personal injury paralegal? Let me show you how. When I graduated with my degree in paralegal studies, I was so anxious to start my first job. I had no idea the type of law I wanted to work in, I just knew I wanted to help others. After applying to multiple different law firms, I finally got a job as a personal injury paralegal.

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China begins deliberation on law to expand access preschool education

JURIST

On Monday, legislators of the People’s Republic of China commenced the deliberation of a preschool education law aimed at ensuring accessible preschool education for all children. The draft legislation was presented to the legislators for discussion during the current session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The Minister of Education of China highlighted issues such as the difficulty of enrolling children into kindergartens due to exorbitant fees, which ar

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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.

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Clarence Thomas Clerks Defend Boss With Worst Letter This Side Of Your Middle School Poetry

Above The Law

Put aside the substance, this letter is just hilariously bad. The post Clarence Thomas Clerks Defend Boss With Worst Letter This Side Of Your Middle School Poetry appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Trump’s Free Speech Runs Up Against Courtroom Decorum; Judges face uncharted territory in deciding whether a presidential candidate’s remarks flout rules protecting a fair and orderly trial”

HowAppealing

“Trump’s Free Speech Runs Up Against Courtroom Decorum; Judges face uncharted territory in deciding whether a presidential candidate’s remarks flout rules protecting a fair and orderly trial”: Byron Tau of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Trump’s Free Speech Runs Up Against Courtroom Decorum; Judges face uncharted territory in deciding whether a presidential candidate’s remarks flout rules protecting a fair and orderly trial” appeared first on How Appeal

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Zimbabwe presidential election results met with international concern

JURIST

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced Saturday that incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa won the presidential election, maintaining power. However, international election watchdogs and the international community have raised doubts about the legitimacy of Mnangagwa’s election, along with Mnangagwa’s main opponent, Nelson Chamisa of the opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change Party (CCC).

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“After Supreme Court Forces Its Hand, E.P.A. Curbs Wetlands Protection; The agency curtailed pollution protections for millions of streams, wetlands and other bodies of water to comply with a Supreme Court decision”

HowAppealing

“After Supreme Court Forces Its Hand, E.P.A. Curbs Wetlands Protection; The agency curtailed pollution protections for millions of streams, wetlands and other bodies of water to comply with a Supreme Court decision”: Lisa Friedman and Coral Davenport of The New York Times have this report. The post “After Supreme Court Forces Its Hand, E.P.A.

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UN committee publishes authoritative guidance on children’s rights amidst climate crisis

JURIST

The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of the Child on Monday published authoritative guidance concerning children’s rights with respect to the environment amidst growing concerns of climate change. The guidance urges member states to swiftly implement intervention measures to address the adverse impacts of environmental degradation and protect children’s right to a clean world.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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“Justice Barrett says court scrutiny welcome and she has ‘thick skin’”

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“Justice Barrett says court scrutiny welcome and she has ‘thick skin’”: Robert Barnes of The Washington Post has this report. Scott Bauer of The Associated Press reports that “ US Supreme Court Justice Barrett says she welcomes public scrutiny of court.” And Ariane de Vogue of CNN has a report headlined “ Justice Amy Coney Barrett: ‘I’ve acquired a thick skin.’ “ The post “Justice Barrett says court scrutiny welcome and she has ‘thick skin’” appear

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Pakistan court suspends conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan

JURIST

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday suspended the conviction of Imran Khan. The former prime minister of Pakistan was previously convicted on corruption charges. In early August, Khan was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for unlawfully selling state gifts worth over 154 million PKR during his time as prime minister. A 100,000 PKR fine was also imposed on Khan for alleged false declarations of his assets to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

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“The Supreme Court might not have struck down California gun restrictions after all”

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“The Supreme Court might not have struck down California gun restrictions after all”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report on a ruling that the California Court of Appeal for the Third Appellate District issued last Thursday. The post “The Supreme Court might not have struck down California gun restrictions after all” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Mexican Supreme Court Justice Rocks It At Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Above The Law

I'd feel much better if the U.S. Constitution was in the hands of a Swiftie. The post Mexican Supreme Court Justice Rocks It At Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour appeared first on Above the Law.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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“Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence; 112 of Justice Thomas’ former clerks say news stories attacking him are ‘part of larger attack on the Court’ and its ‘legitimacy’”

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“Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence; 112 of Justice Thomas’ former clerks say news stories attacking him are ‘part of larger attack on the Court’ and its ‘legitimacy’”: Brianna Herlihy of Fox News has this report. You can view the letter at this link. The post “Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence; 112 of Justice Thomas’ former cl

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Partners Don’t Think Associates Are As Good As They Used To Be

Above The Law

Is this why firms are so desperate to get associates back in the office? The post Partners Don’t Think Associates Are As Good As They Used To Be appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Challengers to Alabama’s felony ban on trans care for minors will seek full appeals court review; The decision puts off going to the Supreme Court immediately; It also means the district court injunction barring enforcement of the hormone therapy ban will remain in effect for now”

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“Challengers to Alabama’s felony ban on trans care for minors will seek full appeals court review; The decision puts off going to the Supreme Court immediately; It also means the district court injunction barring enforcement of the hormone therapy ban will remain in effect for now”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site.

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Commemorative Stamps Are Still A Thing — RBG Is Getting One

Above The Law

Maybe this is what we needed to bring legitimacy back to the Supreme Court The post Commemorative Stamps Are Still A Thing — RBG Is Getting One appeared first on Above the Law.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term”

HowAppealing

“New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term”: The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issued this news release today. The post “New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Navigating the New Era of eFiling in Nevada with One Legal 

OneLegal

Legal professionals are now able to eFiling in Nevada. Learn what this means and how a competitive eFiling environment can benefit your law firm. The post Navigating the New Era of eFiling in Nevada with One Legal appeared first on One Legal.

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A Deep Dive Into Law360 Pulse's Women In Law Report

Law 360

The legal industry experienced incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to Law360 Pulse's Women in Law Report, with women now representing half of all associates.

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Are You Hiring An ‘Influencer’ Or A Lawsuit With The FTC?

Above The Law

Transparency, transparency, transparency! The post Are You Hiring An ‘Influencer’ Or A Lawsuit With The FTC? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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AI Issues Spur US Copyright Office To Seek Public Comment

Law 360

The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking public feedback on using copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence, whether and how that use should be disclosed, and other timely copyright issues related to AI to help determine if "legislative or regulatory steps in this area are warranted.

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Billionaire Attacks Biglaw Firm For Helping The Homeless. Also Detroit For Some Reason.

Above The Law

Of course it's Elon Musk. The post Billionaire Attacks Biglaw Firm For Helping The Homeless. Also Detroit For Some Reason. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Calif. Judge Trims Twitter Age-Bias Class Action

Law 360

A California federal judge on Tuesday partially denied Twitter's bid to toss a proposed class action claiming the company fired a higher percentage of older employees after Elon Musk bought the social media giant, saying there's enough statistical significance for the suit to proceed while dismissing claims alleging intentional discrimination.

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Less Sexy Than Generative AI Drafting Contracts, But Bringing AI Into Cybersecurity Is Pretty Important

Above The Law

An interesting law firm use case for AI. The post Less Sexy Than Generative AI Drafting Contracts, But Bringing AI Into Cybersecurity Is Pretty Important appeared first on Above the Law.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

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.