Tax Time Is Budget Time
Attorney at Work
MARCH 9, 2023
Teddy Snyder | Use tax time to confront the reality of your numbers — and adjust your firm's budget accordingly. The post Tax Time Is Budget Time appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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Elite US law schools must take accountability for enabling use of fossil fuels: law student group
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA), a non-profit coalition of law students advocating for climate justice, Thursday released a report criticizing top US law schools with a disproportionate amount of graduates entering corporate fossil fuel legal positions. LSCA argued that fossil fuel lawyers often wreak havoc on the environment by lobbying against environmental regulations, drafting and enforcing harmful fossil fuel production contracts and assisting climate polluters in avoiding ac
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“Supreme Court Threats Prompt Request for More Security Funds”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Supreme Court Threats Prompt Request for More Security Funds”: Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Supreme Court Threats Prompt Request for More Security Funds” appeared first on How Appealing.
DOJ to review Memphis police use of force following Tyre Nichols killing
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced a review of the Memphis Police Department’s (MPD) use of force and de-escalation policies following the January 7 killing of Tyre Nichols. The review will concentrate on the use of specialized police units like the SCORPION (Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods) unit in Memphis.
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.
“Visiting Judges: Riding Circuit and Beyond; The curious phenomenon of visiting judges and its serious benefits to the federal courts.”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Visiting Judges: Riding Circuit and Beyond; The curious phenomenon of visiting judges and its serious benefits to the federal courts.” Law professor Marin K. Levy has this article in the current issue of Judicature magazine. The post “Visiting Judges: Riding Circuit and Beyond; The curious phenomenon of visiting judges and its serious benefits to the federal courts.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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“Senior Judge David B. Sentelle: Rainbows, Elephants, and Muskrats.”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Senior Judge David B. Sentelle: Rainbows, Elephants, and Muskrats.” Fifth Circuit Judge Andrew S. Oldham has this essay in the current issue of Judicature magazine. The post “Senior Judge David B. Sentelle: Rainbows, Elephants, and Muskrats.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Lawsuit filed against Idaho lawmakers for harassing rape victim
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
An unidentified woman Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit against former Idaho Representative Aaron von Ehlinger and state Representative Priscilla Giddings for allegedly harassing her after disclosing that Ehlinger raped her when she was a teenager. The woman who filed the complaint brings claims that von Ehlinger and Giddings violated and conspired to violate her equal protection and First Amendment rights.
“U.S. Chamber blames judges, arbitrators and lawyers for mass arbitration ‘abuses'”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“U.S. Chamber blames judges, arbitrators and lawyers for mass arbitration ‘abuses'”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters recently had this interesting post. The post “U.S. Chamber blames judges, arbitrators and lawyers for mass arbitration ‘abuses'” appeared first on How Appealing.
Human Rights Watch condemns Lebanon for failure to defend ‘right to electricity’
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report arguing that Lebanese authorities have “failed to uphold the right to electricity by mismanaging the sector for decades” The 127-page report, titled “‘Cut Off from Life Itself’: Lebanon’s Failure on the Right to Electricity,” asserts that the internationally-protected right to an adequate standard of living includes “ the right of everyone, without discrimination, to sufficient, reliable, safe, clean, a
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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“Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player; West Virginia is one of 18 states that have passed a Save Women’s Sports Act”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player; West Virginia is one of 18 states that have passed a Save Women’s Sports Act”: Brianna Herlihy of Fox News has this report. The post “Supreme Court could take first transgender sports case with appeal from West Virginia soccer player; West Virginia is one of 18 states that have passed a Save Women’s Sports Act” appeared first on How Appealing.
HRW urges Kazakhstan to recognize domestic violence as a standalone offence
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
The Human Rights Watch Tuesday urged Kazakhstan to ensure the protection of women from family violence, including making domestic violence a standalone offense. Ever since the withdrawal of previous draft laws on domestic violence three years ago, the inadequacies in the remedial measures in this area are being attempted to be corrected by two new draft laws that offer greater protections to women.
“Bill Clinton’s Litmus Test on Roe v. Wade; Did he, or didn’t he, discuss Roe with Ruth Bader Ginsburg?”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Bill Clinton’s Litmus Test on Roe v. Wade; Did he, or didn’t he, discuss Roe with Ruth Bader Ginsburg?” Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Bill Clinton’s Litmus Test on Roe v. Wade; Did he, or didn’t he, discuss Roe with Ruth Bader Ginsburg?” appeared first on How Appealing.
West Virginia will ask US Supreme Court to lift injunction on law restricting transgender athlete participation
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Thursday announced that his office plans to “fight for fairness in women’s sports” and will ask the US Supreme Court to lift an injunction on H.B. 3293, a law restricting transgender students from “participating on athletic teams” that match their gender identity. During a news conference, Morrisey stated that he will file a motion before the Supreme Court and aruge that the injunction “harms biologically female athlet
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.
“Florida law banning firearm sales to people younger than 21 upheld by federal appeals court; The Florida legislature passed the law in the wake of the Parkland school shooting”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Florida law banning firearm sales to people younger than 21 upheld by federal appeals court; The Florida legislature passed the law in the wake of the Parkland school shooting”: Paul Best of Fox News has this report on a ruling that a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued today. Circuit Judge Robin S.
French president signals constitutional protection of abortion rights
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
President of France Emmanuel Macron Wednesday called a for law to include the right to abortion into the French Constitution. Macron made this announcement at an event to honour the late Gisèle Halimi, a renowned French-Tunisian lawyer, politician and tireless defender of women’s rights. The French National Assembly voted to add the right to abortion to the constitution in November.
“Solving the Problem of Nonoriginalist Precedent: What should the Supreme Court’s originalist justices do when confronted with nonoriginalist precedents on which citizens have relied?”
HowAppealing
MARCH 9, 2023
“Solving the Problem of Nonoriginalist Precedent: What should the Supreme Court’s originalist justices do when confronted with nonoriginalist precedents on which citizens have relied?”: John O. McGinnis and Mike Rappaport have this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “Solving the Problem of Nonoriginalist Precedent: What should the Supreme Court’s originalist justices do when confronted with nonoriginalist precedents on which citizens have rel
UN rights chief: UK draft law on asylum seekers would violate international law
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T ü rk Wednesday criticised a British draft law that would require the deportation of anyone arriving in the UK by small boats. T ü rk said he was “deeply concerned” at the legislation and argued that it would violate international law. The new plans would ban asylum seekers who arrive illegally from claiming UK settlement or UK citizenship and from re-entering the UK if they are removed.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Zuva Launches Free AI-Powered Contracts Review Tool
LawSites
MARCH 9, 2023
Zuva , the company that spun off from Kira Systems after Kira was acquired by Litera in 2021, is offering a completely free version of its AI-powered contract review technology, which can be used by anyone just by uploading contracts to Zuva’s website. “Contracts AI is typically pretty expensive,” Noah Waisberg , Zuva’s CEO and cofounder and the original cofounder of Kira, told me. “We’ve had people pay us literally millions of dollars to use a different versi
US Department of Defense to release fourth Guantanamo Bay prisoner this year
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
The US Department of Defense (DOD) Wednesday said it will release Gussan Abdullah Al Sharbi after 20 years in Guantanamo Bay. Al Sharbi, a citizen of Saudi Arabia, is set to be transferred the Kingdom for repatriation. Al Sharbi was captured in Pakistan in 2002 by the US military. He was accused of training al Qaeda militants in the English language and on construction of circuit boards for remotely detonated bombs.
The Elite Law Schools Whose Graduates Contribute The Most To Climate Change
Above The Law
MARCH 9, 2023
If there's a ranking that a law school doesn't want to come out on top in, it's this one. The post The Elite Law Schools Whose Graduates Contribute The Most To Climate Change appeared first on Above the Law.
Georgia’s ruling coalition drops ‘foreign agent’ bill after protests
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
Georgia’s governing coalition Thursday agreed to withdraw a controversial ‘foreign agent’ bill after large civilian and international protests. They made the announcement on their Facebook page. The ruling People’s Power Party said they were in agreement with their partners in “unconditionally” withdrawing support for the bill.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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Securities Class Action Settlements Hit 15-Year High in 2022
Intelligize Blog
MARCH 9, 2023
Securities class action lawyers appear to have had a banner year in 2022, according to a new report. Data from economic and financial consulting firm Cornerstone Research indicates that settlements in securities class action cases hit a 15-year high, up more than 20% from 2021. At the same time, settling hit defendants harder in their […] The post Securities Class Action Settlements Hit 15-Year High in 2022 appeared first on Intelligize.
Ukraine denies plot to assassinate Russia-backed breakaway state leader
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2023
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Thursday denied plotting to assassinate the president of the Russian-backed breakaway state Transnistria. The denial comes after the Transnistrian Ministry of State Security (MGB) said it thwarted an SBU-orchestrated terrorist attack targeting multiple Transistrian government officials. The MGB claimed in its statement that a number of suspects in the planned attack have been detained and given confessions.
Progress For Women In The Legal Profession Is Moving At A Glacial Pace
Above The Law
MARCH 9, 2023
This may be Women’s History Month but women’s history, past and present, is still replete with the same old crap. The post Progress For Women In The Legal Profession Is Moving At A Glacial Pace appeared first on Above the Law.
March Madness and Advertising: Use of NCAA Trademarks (2023 Update – Part 1)
Broadcast Law Blog
MARCH 9, 2023
With Selection Sunday this weekend, the 2023 NCAA Collegiate Basketball Tournament is about to begin. As faithful readers of this blog know, broadcasters, publishers and other businesses need to be wary about potential claims arising from their use of terms and logos associated with the tournament. NCAA Trademarks The NCAA owns the well-known marks March Madness ® , The Big Dance ® , Final Four ® , Women’s Final Four ® , Elite Eight , ® and The Road to the Final Four ® (with and without the wor
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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