A Two-Word Phrase You Seldom Need
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Get to the Point | You can get your point across without these extra words. The post A Two-Word Phrase You Seldom Need appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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Reproductive rights protestors disrupt US Supreme Court oral arguments
JURIST
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Reproductive rights protestors Wednesday interrupted oral arguments at the US Supreme Court. As the court heard oral arguments in the case of Bittner v. United States , three protestors stood up and spoke out against the court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In Dobbs , the Court struck down Roe v. Wade and found there is no protected right to abortion in the US.
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Devin Nunes Finds That Filing Garbage SLAPP Suits Is Way Less Fun Than Defending Them
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Truth is an absolute defense to defamation, buddy. The post Devin Nunes Finds That Filing Garbage SLAPP Suits Is Way Less Fun Than Defending Them appeared first on Above the Law.
UK investigators release report on misconduct and misogyny in police service
JURIST
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services ( HMICFRS ) Wednesday released a full report on misconduct and misogyny in the UK police service. HMICFRS aimed to assess current vetting and counter-corruption capacity and capability in policing across England and Wales. The report also included details on the forces’ ability to detect and deal with misogynistic and predatory behavior.
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.
Twitter’s Blue Check Subscription Service Can Generate Almost $1B Annually If Subscribers Feel Special
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
If it goes wrong, then the financial consequences could be disastrous. The post Twitter’s Blue Check Subscription Service Can Generate Almost $1B Annually If Subscribers Feel Special appeared first on Above the Law.
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As Churches Violate Federal Law, The IRS Takes Vacation Leave
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
If you took a shot for each time the Establishment Clause was violated, you'd end up seeing Jesus. The post As Churches Violate Federal Law, The IRS Takes Vacation Leave appeared first on Above the Law.
Washington state AG sues to prevent Albertsons’ $4B dividend issue to shareholders
JURIST
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson Tuesday sued the grocery store chains Albertsons and Kroger for violating the Washington Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The case is filed in the Washington King County Superior Court. On October 14, Albertsons and Kroger agreed to merge. Albertsons said it will issue a $4 billion “Special Cash Dividend” to its stockholders as part of the merger agreement.
John Eastman Demands Court Block Release Of Those Emails We All Read This Morning
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Okay, Boomer. The post John Eastman Demands Court Block Release Of Those Emails We All Read This Morning appeared first on Above the Law.
Federal judge issues restraining order against armed group surveilling Arizona ballot drop boxes
JURIST
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
On Tuesday, US District Judge Michael Liburdi signed a temporary restraining order requiring members of armed groups monitoring ballot drop boxes from getting within 250 feet of the drop boxes following claims of voter intimidation. At the center of the order was Clean Elections USA, a group committed to monitoring ballot drop off boxes in Arizona. Clean Elections claimed they monitored drop boxes in an effort to prevent “ballot mules” from putting multiple ballots into the box at once, an actio
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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“The Courts Are the Only Thing Holding Back Total Election Subversion; The false claim of a stolen election metastasized into an election-denialist movement far worse than we could have ever imagined”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
“The Courts Are the Only Thing Holding Back Total Election Subversion; The false claim of a stolen election metastasized into an election-denialist movement far worse than we could have ever imagined”: Law professor Richard L. Hasen , founder of the “ Election Law Blog ,” has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Courts Are the Only Thing Holding Back Total Election Subversion; The false claim of a stolen election metastasized into an election-denialist m
US Supreme Court declines to block Senator Lindsey Graham’s testimony in Georgia election investigation
JURIST
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The US Supreme Court Tuesday released a short, two-paragraph order stating they would not block a subpoena from a Georgia grand jury requiring US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-GA) to testify about his actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Previously, Justice Clarence Thomas put a temporary hold on the subpoena without explanation. The order said that the lower court offered Graham protections for his speech that was related to his official legislative duties.
“Abortion-Rights Protesters Disrupt US Supreme Court Argument; They denounce Dobbs ruling, call on women to vote next week; Outbursts are first in Supreme Court courtroom since 2015”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
“Abortion-Rights Protesters Disrupt US Supreme Court Argument; They denounce Dobbs ruling, call on women to vote next week; Outbursts are first in Supreme Court courtroom since 2015”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report. John Fritze of USA Today reports that “ Supreme Court arguments interrupted by protesters opposed to abortion ruling.” And Jessica Schneider of CNN reports that “ Women disrupt Supreme Court arguments to protest Dobbs decision.” The p
Arizona asks court to approve “Kafkaesque” treatment of due-process claim from man on death row
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Share During Tuesday’s oral argument in Cruz v. Arizona , the justices considered whether a state procedural rule prevents John Cruz, who was sentenced to death, from obtaining relief on his federal due-process claim in state post-conviction. To answer this question, the court must determine if Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.1(g) provides an adequate and independent state-law ground for refusing to recognize Cruz’s federal right.
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.
“As Stakes Rise, State Supreme Courts Become Crucial Election Battlegrounds; Pivotal issues like abortion, gerrymandering and voting have been tossed into state justices’ laps; Politicians, ideological PACs and big money are following”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
“As Stakes Rise, State Supreme Courts Become Crucial Election Battlegrounds; Pivotal issues like abortion, gerrymandering and voting have been tossed into state justices’ laps; Politicians, ideological PACs and big money are following”: Michael Wines of The New York Times has this report. The post “As Stakes Rise, State Supreme Courts Become Crucial Election Battlegrounds; Pivotal issues like abortion, gerrymandering and voting have been tossed into state justices’
‘I Gotta Protect Myself’: NYC Youths Explain Why They Carry Guns
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
A year-long study of young people living in at-risk neighborhoods in New York City found that fears for personal safety, and fears of police, were the primary motivations for carrying a firearm. The recent study by the Center for Court Innovation surveyed 330 youth aged 16-24, a majority of them men of color. Nine out of ten respondents admitted they either previous owned or currently carried a gun—even though at the time firearm possession without a permit was illegal. “I know it’
“Beauty Pageants Have Constitutional Right to Limit Contestants to ‘Natural Born Females'”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
“Beauty Pageants Have Constitutional Right to Limit Contestants to ‘Natural Born Females'”: Eugene Volokh has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy” about a ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today. Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke issued the majority opinion and a concurring opinion.
Samuel Alito’s Coldheartedness On Display In Oral Argument
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Willing to keep an innocent man in jail? Sounds wildly cold. The post Samuel Alito’s Coldheartedness On Display In Oral Argument appeared first on Above the Law.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Indigenous People Comprise Large Percentage of Montana’s Prison Population
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
A new report has found that largest cities contribute disproportionately to the state’s incarceration rates, while some smaller towns and communities have a higher per capita incarceration rate than larger places, and that Native American residents are not only incarcerated at higher rates, but those neighborhoods contribute more to the state’s inmate population, reports Darrell Ehrlick for the Daily Montanan.
Stealth Layoffs Arrive At World’s Richest Biglaw Firm
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Kirkland & Ellis is letting associates go following performance reviews. The post Stealth Layoffs Arrive At World’s Richest Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Slip and Fall Accident
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Most people who want to tackle their case on their own, without the help of a lawyer, often have a hard time learning how to negotiate a settlement.
What A Load Of Bologna! 1st Amendment Doesn’t Protect Absolute Right To Feed The Homeless
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
My Bologna has a first name, it's S P E E C H! The post What A Load Of Bologna! 1st Amendment Doesn’t Protect Absolute Right To Feed The Homeless appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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Prior Felony Charges Shackle Portland’s Homeless to the Street
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The majority of Portland, Oregon’s homeless population find themselves unable to escape a life on the streets due to a criminal background they can’t shake off, specifically felony charges, reports Blair Best for KGW8. A common barrier for many is repeat felony charges for things like certain drug use and property crimes, along with violent crimes like assault, the consequences for which range from prison to jail sentences, fines, potentially losing the right to vote and being denied professiona
CVS, Walgreens Will Pay $10 Billion Total To Settle Opioid-Related Lawsuits
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The settlement terms are still being negotiated and the final settlement depends on the number of states, counties, and Native American tribes that agree to join.
Intellectual property and Navajo water rights
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. There are four newly relisted cases this week. Perhaps unsurprisingly, two involve cases in which the court called for the views of the solicitor general, thus indicating (since it takes the vote of four justices to CVSG ) that there was already a high level of interest among the justices in the case.
An Associate Shouldn’t Hitch Their Wagon To Just One Partner
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
It can be easy in the moment to think that a partner’s gravy train will last forever. The post An Associate Shouldn’t Hitch Their Wagon To Just One Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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