LawTechnologyToday
AUGUST 1, 2023
In an evolving legal environment with market competition at an all-time high, the technical competence of law firms and legal departments of large organizations have to be top notch. It is imperative for legal practitioners to stay updated on regulatory changes as they happen in order to be best suited to service their clients or manage their departments.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report Monday critiquing the Panamanian government’s lax efforts to assist coastal indigenous peoples in the country with relocation as their ancestral homelands are destroyed by climate change. The report focuses on the island of Gardi Sugdub and the Guna people living on it. The residents of Gardi Sugdub have been planning an evacuation from the island due to rising sea levels since 2017.
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LDA PRO
AUGUST 1, 2023
At LDA Pro Legal, our team of probate paralegal in Sacramento is dedicated to providing comprehensive and efficient assistance during the probate process. In this extensive article, we will explore the role of a probate paralegal, the importance of their services, and how they can guide you through various legal matters, including deed transfer services, eviction paperwork in California, and unlawful detainer cases.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC), a court established in 2017 as a means of trying war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Kosovo from 1998-2000, announced Monday that Albanian authorities arrested Dritan Goxhaj for impeding the administration of justice. Goxhaj previously served as a Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) fighter. Albanian authorities arrested Goxhaj under a KSC-issued warrant in relation to “ offences against the administration of justice involving intimidation a
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 1, 2023
“Our Samuel Alito Scoop Is No Scandal: Ruth Marcus thinks she smells a rat; The truth is that partisanship has dulled her nose for news.” James Taranto will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Our Samuel Alito Scoop Is No Scandal: Ruth Marcus thinks she smells a rat; The truth is that partisanship has dulled her nose for news.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 1, 2023
“The Arrogance of Samuel Alito”: Columnist Jamelle Bouie has this essay online at The New York Times. Online at Slate, Mark Joseph Stern has a Jurisprudence essay titled “ Samuel Alito Just Took an Indefensible Jab at the Progressive Justices.” And law professor Steven Lubet has a Jurisprudence essay titled “ Samuel Alito Inadvertently Made the Best Case for Supreme Court Ethics Reform.” The post “The Arrogance of Samuel Alito” appeared first on Ho
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Hong Kong Free Press reported Saturday that at least 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing a bill that would restructure the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong by reducing the number of seats and increasing the proportion of Hong Kong Legislative Council members on the university council. The bill at issue intends to downsize the university council from 54 members to 33, with the number of alumni seats reduced from 3 to 1.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 1, 2023
“John Roberts can’t get a Supreme Court ethics code. Alito’s interview shows why.” Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “John Roberts can’t get a Supreme Court ethics code. Alito’s interview shows why.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
A US federal judge ruled on Monday that Idaho cannot enforce a ban on out-of-state abortion referrals, saying that such a prohibition would violate doctors’ First Amendment right to free speech. The block on enforcement will remain in effect while a lawsuit challenging a March letter from Idaho’s Attorney General Raúl Labrador continues.
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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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 1, 2023
“The Supreme Court: Where Everyone Knows Your Name.” Jake Trucott has this post at the “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “The Supreme Court: Where Everyone Knows Your Name.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Parliament of Ghana passed a bill on Friday that prohibits the practice of accusing others of witchcraft and criminalizes the declaration, accusation, naming or labelling of another person as a witch. The goal of the bill is address the persecution of people accused of witchcraft. The bill was put forward as an amendment to the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and was sponsored by a number of Members of Parliament.
LawSites
AUGUST 1, 2023
LawCatch, Inc., developer of the BriefCatch legal editing software, has raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round. Lead investor in the round is TIA Ventures , which will take a seat on the LawCatch board. Other participants included RiverPark Ventures, C2 Ventures, and Wilson Sonsini Investments Co. BriefCatch founder Ross Guberman said that the company will use the investment to: Launch a suite of related products.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed suit Monday attempting to block the Oklahoma from opening the US’s first religious charter school. The proposed charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, would be run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. The suit, filed by the ACLU on behalf of several Oklahoma residents , argues that a religious charter school violates Oklahoma’s state constitution.
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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.
Law 360
AUGUST 1, 2023
Verizon investors say the telecommunications company lied about the health and safety risks associated with its network of lead-covered cables, leading to a decline in Verizon stock when the truth emerged last month, according to a proposed class action filed on Tuesday in Pennsylvania federal court.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
The people living in parts of the northern Indian state of Haryana remained under a government-imposed curfew with suspended mobile internet services on Tuesday because of ongoing communal violence. Fights broke out between two groups in Nuh, close to Gurugram, killing five and injuring at least 70 others, including several police, on Monday. Tensions flared on Monday afternoon when around 80 vehicles carrying 200 members of the yearly “Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra” of the Vishwa Hi
Law 360
AUGUST 1, 2023
A Georgia-based supplier of resins and foams used in mining applications sued Peabody Energy Corp. and Peabody Southeast Mining LLC on Monday, seeking nearly $10 million for unpaid work and material it says it provided for an Alabama coal mine and for defamation and libel related to a fire at the same location.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
The India Supreme Court heard a batch of petitions on Monday related to the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. Among the petitions were one from the Kuki tribe seeking protection from the Indian Army and one challenging the Manipur High Court’s direction to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the scheduled tribe list. The court also took suo moto cognizance of a video depicting a sexually violent incident with two women in Manipur.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 1, 2023
We should hold judges to the highest ethical standards, not the lowest. This necessitates ensuring that those who interpret our laws are fit to serve. The post No Judge Should Serve Forever appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 1, 2023
EU member states announced on Tuesday they would evacuate their citizens from Niger. Their decision was prompted by mounting concerns over the country’s instability following a military coup. France , Germany , Italy and Spain, represented by their respective spokespersons and ministries, reaffirmed their resolve to begin evacuation operations for both their nationals and people of other EU member states who are currently in Niger as soon as possible.
Above The Law
AUGUST 1, 2023
Paxton wants 19 of 20 impeachment articles dismissed. The post Embattled Texas Attorney General’s Latest Legal Wrangling To Make His Impeachment Problem Go Away appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 1, 2023
Teddy Snyder | America is a violent country, and lawyers have not been spared. Here what to do if you receive a threat. The post Specific Steps to Take If You Receive a Threat appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 1, 2023
Keep applying, folks! The post Emory’s Response To The Supreme Court Killing Affirmative Action? Tell Us About Your Community. appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 1, 2023
A quick-thinking prosecutor is being credited with helping save a woman who was overdosing in the Will County, Illinois, courthouse outside Chicago.
Above The Law
AUGUST 1, 2023
Last week, the CFO of Universal Health Services stated that the company chooses which patients to treat based on whose insurance plans offer the highest payments. The comments have sparked some media attention, but healthcare finance experts say the practice of cherry-picking patients is nothing new to the industry.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 1, 2023
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Taco Bell violated a state law preventing deceptive trade practices by selling food that doesn’t live up to…
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