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Thomson Reuters’ Message to Law Firms: Adapt to Market Changes or Become the Pan Am of Legal

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Remember Pan Am ? It was the world’s largest international airline for much of the 20th century and an innovative pioneer in the modern airline industry. But when its management failed to appreciate the dramatic changes underway in the industry, it suffered a series of economic blows, and management’s last-ditch efforts to save it came too late.

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Ecuador president declares ‘internal armed conflict’ after gunmen storm TV station, take hostages – developing story

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The president of Ecuador has declared an “internal armed conflict” in the country against groups tied to an escaped gang leader following the taking of hostages on live TV earlier Tuesday. A statement from the president’s office reads: President Daniel Noboa Azin signed the executive decree declaring Internal Armed Conflict and identified the following transnational organized crime groups as terrorist organizations and belligerent non-state actors: Águilas, ÁguilasKiller, Ak47, Caballeros

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“As Political Theater, Trump’s Court Appearance Wasn’t a Show Stopper; The former president plans to continue showing up at various legal proceedings against him, but in this case the spotlight stayed largely on the judges and their skepticism about his immunity claims”

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“As Political Theater, Trump’s Court Appearance Wasn’t a Show Stopper; The former president plans to continue showing up at various legal proceedings against him, but in this case the spotlight stayed largely on the judges and their skepticism about his immunity claims”: Maggie Haberman, Eileen Sullivan, and Glenn Thrush of The New York Times have this news analysis.

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US enacts new labor law designed to prevent worker misclassification

JURIST

The US Department of Labor enacted a final rule Tuesday designed to safeguard workers from misclassification as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” The new labor rule provides greater clarity for classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Generally, the FLSA guarantees employees minimum wage compensation, time-and-a-half for any overtime hours worked, and protections against workplace discrimination or employer retaliation.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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.

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“Donna Adelson hires same lawyer who represented her son in Dan Markel murder case; Court records show Daniel Rashbaum and Tallahassee attorney Alex Morris are now heading up her defense team”

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“Donna Adelson hires same lawyer who represented her son in Dan Markel murder case; Court records show Daniel Rashbaum and Tallahassee attorney Alex Morris are now heading up her defense team”: Julie Montanaro of Tallahassee, Florida’s CBS affiliate WCTV has this report. The post “Donna Adelson hires same lawyer who represented her son in Dan Markel murder case; Court records show Daniel Rashbaum and Tallahassee attorney Alex Morris are now heading up her defense teamR

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“How Hillsdale Got Mixed Up in the 2020 Election Plot: The conservative college has become quietly involved in many political fights — including Trump’s attempt to overturn his defeat.”

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“How Hillsdale Got Mixed Up in the 2020 Election Plot: The conservative college has become quietly involved in many political fights — including Trump’s attempt to overturn his defeat.” Danny Hakim will have this article in the January 14, 2024 issue of The New York Times Magazine. The post “How Hillsdale Got Mixed Up in the 2020 Election Plot: The conservative college has become quietly involved in many political fights — including Trump’s attempt to overturn his d

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Nigeria suspends minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu suspended on Monday the country’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, with immediate effect over allegations of transferring funds related to the government’s social welfare program into a private bank account. The suspension order issued by the Special Advisor to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, is in tandem with the president’s commitment to “ uphold the highest standards of integr

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“Chevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted; A doctrine meant to give power to experts ended up promoting partisan lurches in policy instead”

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“Chevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted; A doctrine meant to give power to experts ended up promoting partisan lurches in policy instead”: Eugene Scalia will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Chevron Deference Was Fun While It Lasted; A doctrine meant to give power to experts ended up promoting partisan lurches in policy instead” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Pakistan rejects US State Department inclusion in religious freedom concern list

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Pakistan rejected Monday its designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” ( CPC ) by the United States State Department over religious freedom concerns in the South Asian country. The US State Department designated Pakistan as a CPC on January 4 following a recommendation from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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.

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“Biden Gets New Fourth Circuit Vacancy as Wynn Plans to Retire; James Wynn plans to take senior status; Biden could appoint four judges on the 14-member court”

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“Biden Gets New Fourth Circuit Vacancy as Wynn Plans to Retire; James Wynn plans to take senior status; Biden could appoint four judges on the 14-member court”: Tiana Headley of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Biden Gets New Fourth Circuit Vacancy as Wynn Plans to Retire; James Wynn plans to take senior status; Biden could appoint four judges on the 14-member court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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US judge orders new legislative district for Native American voters in North Dakota

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US District Chief Judge Peter D. Welte ordered a new joint North Dakota legislative district for two Native American tribes on Monday. The Tribes successfully argued that a map created through redistricting in 2021 violated the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. The latest ruling confirmed that the 2021 state redistricting legislation diluted their voting strength.

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“Supreme Court Appears Likely to Side With Landowners in Fee Case; Courts split on legislative exemption for takings cases; All parties now agree on that narrow question”

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“Supreme Court Appears Likely to Side With Landowners in Fee Case; Courts split on legislative exemption for takings cases; All parties now agree on that narrow question”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. And in earlier related coverage, Robinson also has an article headlined “ Pacific Legal Foundation Aims to Extend Supreme Court Win Streak.” The post “Supreme Court Appears Likely to Side With Landowners in Fee Case; Courts split on l

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Russia detains US citizen on drug charges

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The Ostankino District Court of Moscow announced that it detained US citizen Robert Woodland Romanov for two months on Tuesday. He has been accused of violating provisions of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for the large-scale production, sale or possession of illegal drugs. Robert Woodland-Romanov faces up to 20 years in prison or an unlimited fine if found guilty.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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.

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“Nazi-Stolen Art Can Stay in Spain After Supreme Court Remand; Ownership of stolen work turns on technical choice of law issue; Ninth Circuit again sides with Spain following SCOTUS ruling”

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“Nazi-Stolen Art Can Stay in Spain After Supreme Court Remand; Ownership of stolen work turns on technical choice of law issue; Ninth Circuit again sides with Spain following SCOTUS ruling”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). Today, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued this decision on remand from the U.S.

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Teacher arrested in India for allegedly supporting Maoist insurgents

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The police in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh reported Monday the arrest of a schoolteacher on charges of supporting Maoists. The arrest led to protests by the local people, including students. 25-year-old school teacher Ramlal Nureti was arrested in Chhattisgarh after being apprehended from Karekatta village. The arrest was made based on his alleged involvement in displaying Maoist banners and posters in the area in September of the previous year.

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“Federal appeals court says Iowa’s ‘ag-gag’ laws don’t violate free speech; Trespassing ‘harms the privacy and property interests of property owners,’ and trespassers ‘exacerbate that harm when they use a camera while committing their crime,’ the court ruled”

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“Federal appeals court says Iowa’s ‘ag-gag’ laws don’t violate free speech; Trespassing ‘harms the privacy and property interests of property owners,’ and trespassers ‘exacerbate that harm when they use a camera while committing their crime,’ the court ruled”: Rox Laird of Courthouse News Service has this report on two decisions (access here and here ) that the U.S.

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Hong Kong government limits journalist access to vehicle registry

JURIST

The Hong Kong Transport Department refined the application process for issuing Certificate of Particulars of Vehicle to journalists on Monday. The new process requires journalists to apply under “exceptional circumstances” through a written submission to the Commissioner for Transport when the obtainment of certificates involves significant public interest.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Exclusion of Unvaccinated From Jury Not a Problem, 6th Cir. Says; Rejects claim about vaccine status, demographic differences”

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“Exclusion of Unvaccinated From Jury Not a Problem, 6th Cir. Says; Rejects claim about vaccine status, demographic differences”: Holly Barker of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued yesterday. The post “Exclusion of Unvaccinated From Jury Not a Problem, 6th Cir.

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China detains head of advisory board alleging ties with Britain’s MI6

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China’s Ministry of State Security Sunday issued a message on its WeChat official account, a Chinese instant messaging app, claiming that it had detained the head of an overseas consultancy for spying for the British Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6 , to collect Chinese secrets and information. The accused, identified as Huang Moumou of a “third nationality,” established an “intelligence cooperation relationship” with MI6 in 2015.

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“The Legal Profession Still Won’t Hold Coup Sympathizers Accountable; From Jones Day to the Federalist Society, there is nothing lawyers won’t tolerate in the name of professional niceties — not even unapologetic attacks on democracy itself”

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“The Legal Profession Still Won’t Hold Coup Sympathizers Accountable; From Jones Day to the Federalist Society, there is nothing lawyers won’t tolerate in the name of professional niceties — not even unapologetic attacks on democracy itself”: Molly Coleman has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Legal Profession Still Won’t Hold Coup Sympathizers Accountable; From Jones Day to the Federalist Society, there is nothing lawyers won’t tolerate in the name of profess

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India Supreme Court declines to interfere in acquittal of politician charged with murder

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The Supreme Court of India declined Monday to interfere in the Allahabad High Court ruling acquitting politician Ajay Mishra, who was charged with the murder of a student leader in 2000. Mishra is a Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Government of India and is a member of the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party. The court, in a short order, held, “Having heard the learned Senior counsel – Mr.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

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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“Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy.”

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“Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy.” Kristy Parker and Justin Florence have this post at the “Just Security” blog. The post “Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Justices to hear cross-examination dispute over drug analyst’s testimony

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Share Jason Smith claims that when an expert witness testified in Arizona’s drug possession case against him using drug analysis performed by a former state employee, it violated his constitutional rights. The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Wednesday in his case, Smith v. Arizona. The Sixth Amendment’s confrontation clause provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right … to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

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New Intelligize Report Delves into Non-GAAP Measures Influencing Exec Comp

Intelligize Blog

Last year’s high-profile labor strife in the entertainment and auto industries brought a renewed focus to executive compensation. The PR campaigns waged in these battles echoed familiar beats from similar disputes of the past. Namely, rank-and-file workers decried the hefty pay packages doled out to C-suite occupants, while executives fired back with arguments that their performance and value to their companies justified their compensation.

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Inside Lexis+ AI: LexisNexis’ Latest Research Tool [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Above the Law takes a look at the information service giant’s newest AI-powered addition to its suite of legal research tools. The post Inside Lexis+ AI: LexisNexis’ Latest Research Tool appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.