Explore Expert Tips to Win Your Personal Injury Case
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DECEMBER 12, 2022
You should, at once, see a doctor for treating your injuries.
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“The Year Originalism Became a Four-Letter Word”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“The Year Originalism Became a Four-Letter Word”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “The Year Originalism Became a Four-Letter Word” appeared first on How Appealing.
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US Supreme Court declines to hear Title IX case in women’s college athletics case
JURIST
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The US Supreme Court Monday declined to hear the appeal in Balow v. Michigan State University. The issue in the case was whether disbanding the varsity women’s swim team was discriminatory and violated Title IX. In 2020, Michigan State University (MSU) discontinued its varsity women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams due to budget cuts.
Fresh Off Sanctions Order, Kari Lake’s Lawyers File Yet Another Wacko Election Challenge
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2022
That chicken is well and truly. fornicated. The post Fresh Off Sanctions Order, Kari Lake’s Lawyers File Yet Another Wacko Election Challenge appeared first on Above the Law.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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Second Mahsa Amini protester publicly executed in Iran
JURIST
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The judiciary of Iran Monday announced the execution of protester, Majidreza Rahnavard, who was hanged publicly in Mashhad. Rahnavard was arrested 23 days ago, following his involvement with the nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. According to Mizan, a state-linked news source for Iran’s judiciary, the Mashhad Revolutionary Court covicted Rahnavard of killing two members of the paramilitary Basij Resistance Force, and is injuring a further four.
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An Update on Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Gun violence is a public health crisis, and lawmakers are taking small steps toward treating it that way, said Kris Brown, president of gun violence prevention nonprofit Brady United. But there is still a long road ahead in the fight to protect American communities against gun-related injuries and fatalities, she said.
“Supreme Court resurrects pre-pandemic tradition: announcing opinions from bench.”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“Supreme Court resurrects pre-pandemic tradition: announcing opinions from bench.” Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report. The post “Supreme Court resurrects pre-pandemic tradition: announcing opinions from bench.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Post-AIA Applications
Patently O
DECEMBER 12, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. The America Invents Act became law in September 2011, but the first-to-invent provisions only took effect for patent applications filed after March 16, 2013. Most US utility applications claim back to an earlier application filing: either prior utility patent application, provisional patent application, PCT application, or foreign patent application.
“Jones Day Hires Seven Supreme Court Clerks in Annual Spree”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“Jones Day Hires Seven Supreme Court Clerks in Annual Spree”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Jones Day has issued a news release titled “ Jones Day adds seven U.S. Supreme Court clerks from the October 2021 Term.” The post “Jones Day Hires Seven Supreme Court Clerks in Annual Spree” appeared first on How Appealing.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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Chronically Understaffed Texas Prisons Set Stage For Prison Bus Escape and Massacre of Family
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 12, 2022
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“Kavanaugh’s Holiday Party Appearance Renews Supreme Court Ethics Questions”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“Kavanaugh’s Holiday Party Appearance Renews Supreme Court Ethics Questions”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg News has this report. The post “Kavanaugh’s Holiday Party Appearance Renews Supreme Court Ethics Questions” appeared first on How Appealing.
5 Ways Technology Can Help Legal Departments Do More With Less
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Technology can be an invaluable asset to legal departments. The post 5 Ways Technology Can Help Legal Departments Do More With Less appeared first on Above the Law.
“First Black woman on Delaware high court confirmed to federal bench”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“First Black woman on Delaware high court confirmed to federal bench”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. Today, the U.S. Senate voted 55-to-35 to confirm Justice Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves of the Supreme Court of Delaware to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The post “First Black woman on Delaware high court confirmed to federal bench” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
Firm Posts EPIC Job Listing Seeking Associates Wearing ‘Sweatpants Covered In Dog Or Cat Hair’
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A little humor goes a long way. The post Firm Posts EPIC Job Listing Seeking Associates Wearing ‘Sweatpants Covered In Dog Or Cat Hair’ appeared first on Above the Law.
“I Called the Federal Judge Who Mocked Me to the Federalist Society; I got a rare look inside the elusive and influential group”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“I Called the Federal Judge Who Mocked Me to the Federalist Society; I got a rare look inside the elusive and influential group”: Mark Joseph Stern has this jurisprudence interview online at Slate. And at “The Volokh Conspiracy,” Jonathan H. Adler has a post titled “ What Happened When Mark Joseph Stern Interviewed Judge William Pryor; Slate’s legal correspondent questioned the Chief Judge of the U.S.
Court will resume opinion announcements from the bench, but won’t provide live audio
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Share The Supreme Court will resume its pre-pandemic practice of announcing opinions from the bench, the court’s Public Information Office said on Monday afternoon. But although the justices now provide live audio of oral arguments, the opinion announcements will not be livestreamed. Instead, consistent with the court’s pre-pandemic practice, the audio of opinion announcements will not be available until the beginning of the following term.
“Supreme Court Off to Historically Slow Start in Contentious Term”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“Supreme Court Off to Historically Slow Start in Contentious Term”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Supreme Court Off to Historically Slow Start in Contentious Term” appeared first on How Appealing.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Morning Docket: 12.12.22
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2022
* Virginia becomes final T14 school to announce its intentions with the U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school will join the boycott. [ Law.com ]. * Chief Judge William Pryor launched the Federalist Society's annual convention with a bunch of sneering jabs at Mark Joseph Stern ( and Above the Law for that matter ), so Stern called him up for an interview.
“How the 303 Creative case threatens to roll back the 21st century”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“How the 303 Creative case threatens to roll back the 21st century”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “How the 303 Creative case threatens to roll back the 21st century” appeared first on How Appealing.
Around 200 Prisoners Per Month Are Held Past Their Release Date in Louisiana, NYT Report Finds
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A recent look into the Louisiana prison system finds about 200 inmates are held beyond their scheduled release dates each month. Internal state corrections data also showed that the average additional sentence time was around 44 days in 2019, Glenn Thrush reports for the New York Times. The practice of “overdetention” is endemic in Louisiana and costs the state $2.8 million a year in housing costs.
“A Supreme Court Case That Threatens the Mechanisms of Democracy: At stake in Moore v. Harper is the question of how elections should be run — and who should resolve the inevitable disputes when they arise.”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
“A Supreme Court Case That Threatens the Mechanisms of Democracy: At stake in Moore v. Harper is the question of how elections should be run — and who should resolve the inevitable disputes when they arise.” Andrew Marantz has this Comment in the Talk of the Town section of the December 19, 2022 issue of The New Yorker. The post “A Supreme Court Case That Threatens the Mechanisms of Democracy: At stake in Moore v.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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What Are Virtual Desktops? And Are They Right for Small Law Firms?
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 12, 2022
David Bensinger | Even small firms with modest IT budgets are realizing the advantages of virtual desktops. The post What Are Virtual Desktops? And Are They Right for Small Law Firms? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases but called for the views of the Solicitor General in two cases. The post Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on How Appealing.
Dem Lawmaker Wants Justice Clarence Thomas To Resign, But, Like, For Real This Time
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Do you think Thomas is finally getting the hint? The post Dem Lawmaker Wants Justice Clarence Thomas To Resign, But, Like, For Real This Time appeared first on Above the Law.
Now View More Case Law As You Draft Legal Documents in Clearbrief, through Partnership with Fastcase
LawSites
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Lawyers and legal professionals using the AI-powered document drafting tool Clearbrief to create a legal brief or document will now be able to seamlessly view any case law they cite thanks to a partnership with the legal research and intelligence company Fastcase , the companies announced today. As I have written before , Clearbrief is an innovative legal technology product designed to strengthen legal writing in Microsoft Word by instantly finding the best evidence or law to support your argume
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.
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