How to Future-Proof Your Law Firm
Attorney at Work
JUNE 20, 2023
Wendy Merrill | Curiosity is the secret sauce to effective law firm leadership and sound client advocacy. The post How to Future-Proof Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear case concerning federal government’s sovereign immunity
JURIST
JUNE 20, 2023
The US Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear a case concerning whether Congress waived the US’s sovereign immunity in civil lawsuits involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In the case Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz , Reginald Kirtz argues that the court should hold the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) accountable for investigating disputed credit information under the act.
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Supreme Court of Kentucky Holds Subsequent Remedial Measure Rule Can Apply in Criminal Cases
EvidenceProf Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
Similar to its federal counterpart, Kentucky Rule of Evidence 407 provides that When, after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made an injury or harm allegedly caused by the event less likely to occur, evidence.
Hunter Biden charged with failure to pay taxes and unlawful possession of a firearm
JURIST
JUNE 20, 2023
The US Attorney for the District of Delaware charged Hunter Biden, US President Joe Biden’s son, on Tuesday with tax and firearm offenses. Biden faces two tax-related charges. Those charges include two violations of 26 U.S.C. § 7203 which criminalizes willfully failing to file a tax return, supply tax information or pay taxes. The first alleges he failed to pay $100,000 worth of income tax by April 2018 on his reported taxable income in 2017 of $1.5 million.
Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing
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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.
Rudy Giuliani Went By Fake Name ‘Helen’ While Building Fake Claims About Fake Ballots
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2023
Rudy used an alias for his election emails. but that's not the real problem. The post Rudy Giuliani Went By Fake Name ‘Helen’ While Building Fake Claims About Fake Ballots appeared first on Above the Law.
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Belarus court sentences human rights activist to 7 years in penal colony
JURIST
JUNE 20, 2023
A Belarusian court sentenced Nasta Loika , the founder of the human rights organization Human Constanta , to seven years in a penal colony on Tuesday. The court found Loika guilty of “inciting social hatred.” Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organization, reports that the prosecution in the case alleges that Loika gave a “negative assessment” of illegal police actions in a human rights report, which incited violence against the police.
“Gov. Ron DeSantis used secretive panel to flip state Supreme Court; Leonard Leo, the key architect of the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority, led the advisers who helped DeSantis reshape the state court”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“Gov. Ron DeSantis used secretive panel to flip state Supreme Court; Leonard Leo, the key architect of the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority, led the advisers who helped DeSantis reshape the state court”: Beth Reinhard and Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Gov. Ron DeSantis used secretive panel to flip state Supreme Court; Leonard Leo, the key architect of the U.S.
Pakistan must stop harassment and arbitrary arrests of Afghanistan refugees: Amnesty International
JURIST
JUNE 20, 2023
Amnesty International (AI), an international human rights organization, urged Pakistan’s government on Tuesday to cease their harassment and arbitrary arrests of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. A multitude of Afghans have fled to Pakistan in fear of persecution after the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021. They fled to Pakistan with the aim of building new lives in the country or continuing onto a third country via Pakistan.
“The Man Behind the Supreme Court Case Seeking to End Affirmative Action; Justices to decide within days on what Edward Blum calls ‘racial gerrymandering’ in college admissions”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“The Man Behind the Supreme Court Case Seeking to End Affirmative Action; Justices to decide within days on what Edward Blum calls ‘racial gerrymandering’ in college admissions”: Douglas Belkin of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “The Man Behind the Supreme Court Case Seeking to End Affirmative Action; Justices to decide within days on what Edward Blum calls ‘racial gerrymandering’ in college admissions” appeared first on How Appea
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.
DC Judge Rules That Guy Can’t Smoke Weed In His Own House Because His Neighbor’s Property Rights Outweigh Him Being Sick
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2023
Nate Dogg wouldn't be happy to hear about this. The post DC Judge Rules That Guy Can’t Smoke Weed In His Own House Because His Neighbor’s Property Rights Outweigh Him Being Sick appeared first on Above the Law.
“ProPublica Misleads Its Readers; The publication levels false charges about Supreme Court recusal, financial disclosures and a 2008 fishing trip”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“ProPublica Misleads Its Readers; The publication levels false charges about Supreme Court recusal, financial disclosures and a 2008 fishing trip”: Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. ProPublica has not yet published the report that is the subject of this op-ed. The post “ProPublica Misleads Its Readers; The publication levels false charges about Supreme Court recusal, financial disclosures and a 2008 fishing
Carbon Capture and Underground Storage
OilandGasLawyer
JUNE 20, 2023
Since passage by Congress of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, significant activities and developments have taken place in Texas regarding carbon capture and underground storage (CCUS) projects. The IRA provides tax credits for injection and underground storage of carbon dioxide. As a result, major companies have begun developing CCUS projects in Texas and other states.
“What Justice John Paul Stevens’s Papers Reveal About Affirmative Action; Twenty years ago, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor wrote, in a draft opinion, that white applicants could not be favored over Asian Americans; Why did she delete those lines — and why did Justice Clarence Thomas adopt them in his own opinion?”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“What Justice John Paul Stevens’s Papers Reveal About Affirmative Action; Twenty years ago, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor wrote, in a draft opinion, that white applicants could not be favored over Asian Americans; Why did she delete those lines — and why did Justice Clarence Thomas adopt them in his own opinion?” Law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen has this article online at The New Yorker.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
5th Circ. Largely Backs Religious Orgs' LGBTQ Bias Carveout
Law 360
JUNE 20, 2023
The Fifth Circuit on Tuesday mostly left in place broad, faith-related exemptions to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision laying out LGBTQ anti-discrimination obligations for employers, rejecting the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's argument that it hasn't brought any enforcement action against the religious groups that sued.
“Judicial Notice (06.17.23): Will The Robots Take Our Jobs? One leading litigator leaving Kirkland, two Biglaw layoffs, a nine-figure settlement, and other legal news from the week that was.”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“Judicial Notice (06.17.23): Will The Robots Take Our Jobs? One leading litigator leaving Kirkland, two Biglaw layoffs, a nine-figure settlement, and other legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Judicial Notice (06.17.23): Will The Robots Take Our Jobs?
Gannett Lodges Ad Tech Monopolization Case Against Google
Law 360
JUNE 20, 2023
Publishing giant Gannett Co. Inc. on Tuesday added to a mounting pile of claims targeting Google's alleged control over digital advertising, contending in a new suit that the tech company's monopolization of the space prevents publishers from investing in their newsrooms.
“The Supreme Court’s Racial Misfire; The Justices save the Indian Child Welfare Act, for now”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“The Supreme Court’s Racial Misfire; The Justices save the Indian Child Welfare Act, for now”: This editorial appears in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “The Supreme Court’s Racial Misfire; The Justices save the Indian Child Welfare Act, for now” 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.
Passwords May be Extinct Sooner Than You Think
ALPS
JUNE 20, 2023
Lawyers Hate Passwords Lawyers have hated passwords since passwords first made their appearance. They resisted having them until their employer (or cyber insurance company) compelled them. Then they constructed simple, too-short passwords — 123456 and the like — easy to guess or crack. They used the names of their pets, their children, their favorite sports teams, etc.
“Good News for the Indian Child Welfare Act”
HowAppealing
JUNE 20, 2023
“Good News for the Indian Child Welfare Act”: You can access yesterday’s episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. Rebecca Nagle, host of the “ This Land ” podcast, appears as a guest. The post “Good News for the Indian Child Welfare Act” appeared first on How Appealing.
The Break Into Law Conference: Where Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Meet For Aspiring Law Students
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2023
This conference is a place where employers will 'see people for people, and not just people for their pedigree.' The post The Break Into Law Conference: Where Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Meet For Aspiring Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.
Barnes & Thornburg Adds Restructuring Pro In Chicago
Law 360
JUNE 20, 2023
A former Mayer Brown restructuring specialist has joined Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Chicago office as partner in the firm's finance, insolvency and restructuring division.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
Small Firms, Small Towns: Bringing Legal Services To Rural Communities
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2023
With many rural areas facing an aging bar association and struggling to provide adequate legal services, small firms could step in to provide solutions. The post Small Firms, Small Towns: Bringing Legal Services To Rural Communities appeared first on Above the Law.
Former Quinn Emanuel partner becomes traffic court judge and ‘Zoom master’
ABA Journal
JUNE 20, 2023
A former top partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has left the lucrative practice of law to become a judge in Cook County, Illinois,…
Feds Warn Healthcare Providers About ‘Obscure’ Ransomware Gang
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2023
HC3 recently warned healthcare providers about a “relatively unknown” ransomware gang named TimisoaraHackerTeam. The group leverages legitimate software tools like Microsoft’s BitLocker and Jetico’s BestCrypt to deliver its malware.
Justices take up Fair Credit Reporting Act case
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 20, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide whether Congress waived the United States’ sovereign immunity from lawsuits for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz was the lone grant of review on a list of orders released from the justices’ private conference last week.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.
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