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MARCH 8, 2024

Enter law firm management software—an innovative solution that not only addresses the challenges of outsourcing law firm administrative support, but also offers a host of benefits to supercharge your firm’s efficiency. For years, law firms have turned to outsourcing law firm administrative support as a strategy to streamline operations. But as we’re about to dive into it, there’s a game-changing, cost-saving alternative that’s changing the way law firms operate.

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MARCH 8, 2024

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Thursday permitting concealed and open carry for firearms throughout the state. The so-called “constitutional carry” bill allows individuals who are 18 and above and legally able to own a firearm to carry that firearm either openly or concealed. The bill does not require any registration or training for a permit to do so.

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MARCH 8, 2024

“UPenn Law Professor Amy Wax Speaks Out About the Sanctions Brought Against Her; ‘It’s all psychologized,’ Wax said; ‘What the woke catechism, the woke set of precepts, has done is that they’ve taken subjective reactions and made them reign supreme, which is completely contrary to every First Amendment principle that ever existed’”: Christine Charnosky has this article online at The Legal Intelligencer.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2024

Indian investigation agency Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claimed Thursday to have uncovered an organized “human trafficking” network that lured Indian nationals with high-paying jobs to Russia. That same network is accused of later training and forcing victims to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The CBI, in a press release , stated that it uncovered a major human trafficking network operating nationwide, allegedly targeting unsuspecting Indian youths with promises of

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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.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Supreme Court on the receiving end of Biden's sick burn. The post Joe Biden Stares Down Supreme Court As He Quotes <em>Dobbs</em> Back At Them appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Quinn Emanuel's director of well-being explains how he's helping employees navigate mental health issues at his firm. The post Meeting Mental Health Challenges Head On In Biglaw Is Now Easier Thanks To This Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2024

German prosecutors and law enforcement carried out raids against 45 individuals on Thursday who were suspected of posting hate speech against women online. The General Public Prosecutor’s Office in Frankfurt, along with the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and other law enforcement agencies, led the raids. The raids form part of the government’s coordinated initiative against misogyny.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

The SEC pours a lot of cold water into its much-anticipated new disclosure rule. The post Gary Gensler Caves On Climate appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2024

The Constitutional Court of Senegal confirmed on Wednesday that the country’s presidential election will be held on March 24. The court ruled that the date proposed by the National Dialogue Commission, June 2, was not in conformity with the Constitution and its earlier decision in February. Last month, the parliament voted to postpone the election until December in a bill submitted by the president of Senegal, Macky Sall.

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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.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

This Biglaw partner has the scoop on how law firms can 'inspire' their female associates to become powerful leaders. The post Dechert’s Global Finance And Real Estate Co-Chair Explains How Biglaw Firms Can Get More Women Into Partnership And Leadership Roles appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that a federal jury in New York convicted former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández on three charges for his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering scheme. The jury convicted Hernández on all three charges listed in his indictment. These charges included conspiring to import cocaine into the US, which would carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Recently, my wife mentioned watching American Nightmare , a new Netflix true-crime documentary. Numerous other folks told me that I had to watch and report.

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MARCH 8, 2024

The government of Haiti extended the state of emergency around Port-Au-Prince Thursday following the increasing escalation of gang violence and the displacement of thousands. The state of emergency bans all forms of public protest, day and night, introduces a new curfew and grants security forces the ability to use “all legal means” to enforce the curfew and punish those who break it.

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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.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

From the pew pew pew dept. The post Peoria Police Put Out Recruiting Poster Telling Recruits To Come Play ‘Call Of Duty’ In Real Life appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2024

Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal upheld Hong Kong activist Tam Tak-chi’s sedition convictions on Thursday and refused to grant him leave to appeal his convictions. The District Court of Hong Kong previously sentenced Tam on April 20, 2022 to 40 months in prison over sedition charges. He was found guilty of uttering seditious words, holding or conniving to an unauthorized assembly and public disorder.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Although receiving referrals is an important part of developing a practice, lawyers should be careful that they aren't being handed a pig in a poke. The post Lawyers Shouldn’t Use Other Lawyers To Cover Their Butts appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MARCH 8, 2024

Companies attending Tulane University Law School's annual Corporate Law Institute conference got distinctive insights into how they can responsibly fend off activist investor attacks, heard diverging views about activists' motivations, and were warned about potential red flags in board members' pasts.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Practical tips for lawyers and law firms seeking improved engagement. The post Diversify Your Calls To Action: A Guide For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 8, 2024

Research before your in-house interview – of course you should! It is universally understood that you should research the company with which you are interviewing. Know the key players of the company, the origins of the company, its mission statement, and any other details that you can glean from the company’s website. Take some time to Google the company; get up-to-speed about the directors of the company, learn whether the company has undergone any new changes such as restructuring, acqui

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Her legal training served her well on the show. The post This Attorney Sure Knows How To Be A ‘Traitor’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 8, 2024

Danielle DavisRoe | Here's how lawyers can use Microsoft's new AI tool. The post Microsoft Copilot for Lawyers: Is It Worth the Money? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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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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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

In the age of both shifting partnership structures with the rise of non-equity partnership ranks and mercurial and mysterious compensation formulas, approximating your business’s value on the open market is a daunting task. The post Breaking Open The Black Box Of Partner Compensation appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MARCH 8, 2024

A recently filed suit from four executives alleging Elon Musk cheated them out of severance pay adds to the legal fallout that Musk and X Corp. are facing in the aftermath of the tech billionaire's $44 billion acquisition of the company formerly known as Twitter.

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Above The Law

MARCH 8, 2024

Tough time to start a business. The post Killing Affirmative Action Hits Another Business Sector appeared first on Above the Law.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Department of Justice officials on Friday signaled a renewed emphasis on fighting foreign corruption, saying its planned whistleblower rewards program should prove useful in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases against private companies, and warned companies against running afoul of new rules barring the sale of personal data to foreign adversaries of the U.S.

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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.

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