Paralegal Bootcamp
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Paralegal schools want enrollments, so it’s easy to understand why they present the paralegal profession in a certain light. But after they’ve got you enrolled and you’re in the paralegal certificate program, it would be helpful for you to also hear the downsides of being a paralegal so that you can be better prepared for your new career.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
South Africa’s Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Tuesday made a monumental move in the attainment of justice for apartheid-era victims. In a revised indictment for the COSTAS FOUR case, the DPP included apartheid as a crime against humanity for the first time. The United Nations General Assembly declared apartheid a crime against humanity in 1966.
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The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
House of Gucci has made its way to theaters after months of marketing and seemingly endless media reports, including ones that have suggested that at least some Gucci family members are none too happy about the “ugly” casting choices and have explored potential avenues for litigation over fictionalized elements of the plot – there certainly are some of those.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The United Nations Thursday adopted a historical text defining the common values and principles needed to ensure the healthy development of artificial intelligence. The agreement was adopted at the 41st session of the UNESCO General Conference, showing renewed cooperation on the ethics of artificial intelligence. The agreement called the Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence says tha t: It approaches AI ethics as a systematic normative reflection, based on a holistic and evolvi
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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
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
“Guantánamo Bay: Beyond the Prison; With 6,000 residents and the feel of a college campus, the U.S. Navy base has some of the trappings of small-town America, and some of a police state.” Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
“In Re Lady Lawyers: 141 Years of Women Supreme Court Advocates.” Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez Thursday confirmed that the U.S. formally requested that Colombia extradite accused Clan del Golfo leader and drug trafficker Dairo Antonio Usuga David, known as “Otoniel.” Duque added that extraditing the drug clan’s leader will pose a significant blow to the cartel’s structure. Duque stated that the request is currently progressing through Colombia’s administrative process.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Lisa M. (Bradford) Mayo, Director of Data and Analytics at Ballard Spahr LLP identifies how and why data and analytics are on the forefront of much of the firm's modern technology offerings. Unlike many firms, Ballard's data and analytics function sits inside their Client Value and Innovation department, where they have some latitude with a research and development budget and the directive to “fail fast” if they determine a proof-of-concept did not meet our needs.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul offers his observations on deepening poverty in Afghanistan and the Taliban’s response to the situation. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.
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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.
LawTechnologyToday
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
By Nicole Black . Throughout the pandemic, lawyers have worked remotely, and as a result, cybersecurity has been top of mind for most lawyers. Sophisticated phishing and ransomware schemes have been on the rise as bad actors took advantage of businesses with unexpectedly dispersed workforces. Because many companies, including law firms, were unprepared for the rapid transition to remote work, it was easier for criminals to launch successful cyberattacks. .
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) of Gambia Thursday delivered its report to President Adama Barrow. The report while not inditing anyone specifically, recommends prosecutions for anyone who was associated with atrocities committed during Jammeh’s 22 years in the presidency. The report itself has not yet been released publicly.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Cybercrime is on the rise all around the world. As more companies adopt technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cloud computing, they become more vulnerable to hackers who want to gain access to the valuable information stored on their systems. It is estimated that cybercrime costs companies over £3.1 billion in 2020 alone on a global level.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Thursday tabled a contentious piece of anti-discrimination legislation called the ‘ Religious Discrimination Bill ‘ before the lower house of parliament. The Religious Discrimination Bill, along with the Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021 and the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 , is meant to ensure Australians are protected from discrimination on the basis of religious belief or activity.
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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.
The Hollywood Lawyer
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
A lawsuit claiming breach of contract was filed against the GK Films, the production company behind the 2019 hit film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” over failure to compensate the screenwriter, Anthony McCarten, fully. Based on their contract, McCarten’s suit claims that he is owed “equal to 5% of 100% of the ‘Net Proceeds,'” and the film earned […].
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
A chapter of the Mennonite Church is being sued over allegations that it subjected residents to forced labor.
Mondaq
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Over 120 world leaders and representatives from nearly 200 countries gathered in Glasgow to assess global efforts to fight climate change at the 26th meeting of the Council of Parties.
LPB Network
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
This week the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Berger v. North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, which presents the following questions: Whether a state agent authorized by state law to defend the State’s interest in litigation must overcome a.
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Mondaq
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
XX was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2013. At that stage, it was found that several smear tests and cervical biopsies which she had done previously had been incorrectly interpreted.
The Researching Paralegal
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Basic Legal Research – Terms and Connectors Searching, by Northern Illinois University College of Law, David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library. [link]. When you do online legal research, do you have the luxury of time to poke around or do you have to get in, find what you need, and get out as fast as you can? I often feel as if I have limited time to dig as deep as I want.
Mondaq
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
In record speedy time, the government has responded to the consultation on 'Making vaccination a condition of deployment in the health and wider social care sector'.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
These book writing tips from an editor will help you get clear on your goals and strategy for being a published author. Writing a book can be time-consuming, but it also can be rewarding — both personally and financially. Books are a great marketing tool and can have a great return on investment. They tend to open new avenues, primarily by attracting new clientele.
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Mondaq
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 20 to stop social media platforms (SMPs) from banning users or posts based on one's particular viewpoint.
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Hawaii man was institutionalized for two years against his will after authorities mistook him for a criminal.
Mondaq
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The TMA creates two new ex parte proceedings that can be instituted by any party, including the PTO Director, to remove trademarks based on nonuse.
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Researchers have developed a chewing gum that appears to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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