Above The Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Taking steps to maintain your ethical duty of technology competence is more important than ever. The post More Ethics Guidance Arrives Amid Rapid Releases Of Legal AI appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A federal judge blocked a California law on Wednesday which would have required background checks for individuals seeking to buy ammunition. The judge found that the California law, known as Proposition 63, violated the US Constitution’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. In 2016, California voters passed Proposition 63, which established background check requirements with US Department of Justice databases for individuals seeking to purchase ammunition.
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LDA PRO
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Quitclaim Deeds: In the intricate realm of real estate transactions, the Quitclaim deeds emerges as a powerful legal instrument for transferring property rights. LDA Pro Legal, a pioneer in legal document assistance, offers comprehensive services to navigate the complexities of Quitclaim deeds. This guide explores the nuances of Quitclaim deeds, the role of LDA Pro Legal, and the broader context of Deed Preparation Services, Warranty Deeds in California, Gift Deeds in California, and the indispe
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A federal judge in Florida dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Secretary of Commerce on Wednesday for lack of standing and failure to state a claim. Disney sued DeSantis, the Secretary and and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) for alleged violations of the company’s First Amendment right to free speech under the US Constitution.
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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.
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Similar to its federal counterpart, Montana Rule of Evidence 606(b) provides that Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror may not testify as to any matter or statement occurring during the course of the.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
“Visa, Mastercard ask U.S. Supreme Court to fix ‘rampant confusion’ on class certification”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Visa, Mastercard ask U.S. Supreme Court to fix ‘rampant confusion’ on class certification” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A new Amnesty International report showed on Wednesday the increasing limits of Western sanctions as Myanmar finds alternative to sanctioned American and European jet fuel. In spring of 2023, the US , UK , Canada , and the EU imposed sanctions on the importation of jet fuel by the central government in Naypyidaw. This was allegedly to prevent Myanmar’s air force from conducting aerial attacks against the rebel groups it has been fighting for the past two years.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
“First Impressions Matter: George W. Bush’s selection of John Roberts is a model of good process.” Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “First Impressions Matter: George W. Bush’s selection of John Roberts is a model of good process.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Polish President Andrzej Duda sent the 2024 budget to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday in the post-control mode to check its compliance with Poland’s Constitution. This decision was made due to doubts about the correctness of the adoption procedure, as two members of Parliament were unable to participate in the Sejm’s work on these acts.
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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.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
“New Method, Same Old Problems”: Eric Berger has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “New Method, Same Old Problems” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The Pakistan court that sentenced former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for leaking state secrets released its full opinion on Thursday. The court, which sentenced Khan to ten years imprisonment, found that as a result of the actions of Khan and Vice President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi, “Pakistan has faced serious economic, diplomatic and political consequences.” The case concerned the actions of Khan and Qureshi following Khan’s removal as PM i
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
“Rare Federal Circuit En Banc Patent Case Threatens Design Test; Court hasn’t decided design patent case en banc since 2008; LKQ takes on GM, ‘rigid’ test for axing obvious design patents”: Michael Shapiro of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Rare Federal Circuit En Banc Patent Case Threatens Design Test; Court hasn’t decided design patent case en banc since 2008; LKQ takes on GM, ‘rigid’ test for axing obvious design patents” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
US Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday confirming that she is currently under investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) over the potential misuse of campaign funds. In October 2022, reports alleged Bush spent high levels funds on personal security measures. More recently, this spending has caused increased controversy as Bush has come under fire with allegations that she misused her campaign funds to pay for private security services.
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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.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
An efficiency expert shares the tools he's using in his own practice on the Non-Eventcast podcast. The post How AI Can Help You Find More Time To Think appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The Law Council of Australia called for the legislature to prioritize increased funding for legal assistance services in upcoming budget deliberations. In a Tuesday media release, council president Greg McIntyre said, “We are urging the Government to increase funding in this year’s Budget as our legal assistance sector, and the people who rely on it, cannot wait any longer.” In compiling the budget , the Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones and Minister for Financial Services Katy Galla
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Those robocalls of disinformation will get ya every time. The post Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorist To Lose His Law License appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A Sovetsky District Court in Kazan, Russia extended on Thursday the pre-trial detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist who stands accused of violating a law on “foreign agents.” The Kazan court previously determined the journalist’s pre-trial detention would last until February 5, though this has now been extended by two months to April 5.
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The IP Law Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The holding in the Supreme Court case, Jack Daniels Properties v VIP Products , the case of the infringing Bad Spaniels dog toy, limits the applicability of the Rogers test. A recent case in the Ninth Circuit, Punchbowl Inc v. AJ Press , addressed the interplay between the decision in Jack Daniels and the Rogers test. The Rogers test comes from the 1989 Second Circuit case Rogers v.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Former member of parliament and opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Job Sikhala was released Tuesday following an almost 600 day detention in Zimbabwe’s Chikrubi Maximum Security Prison, where he remained without a chance for bail. Sikhala was arrested in June 2022 on charges of inciting public violence and has been detained since.
L4SB
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
A robust framework for business growth! In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property rights, the European Union (EU) stands out with its robust trademark protection system. Seamlessly governed by European.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
As law firms face ever-increasing risks of cyberattacks and ransomware incidents, the legal industry must implement robust cybersecurity measures and privacy-centric practices to preserve attorney-client privilege, safeguard client trust and uphold the profession’s integrity, says Ryan Paterson at Unplugged.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
It isn't meant for legal research. The post Lawyers Still Haven’t Learned ChatGPT Just Isn’t For Them appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
France-based advertising giant Publicis Health LLC settled a lawsuit on Thursday with all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories for $350 million over claims that it helped exacerbate the opioid crisis through its work with Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer behind OxyContin.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Despite Cigna and Humana ditching their pursuits to combine in December, one industry expert believes there’s still a chance after Cigna announced its plan to sell its Medicare Advantage business to Health Care Service Corp.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Hikma Pharmaceuticals and several attorneys general announced a $150 million agreement in principle on Thursday resolving cases brought by a group of states and localities alleging the company fueled the opioid crisis by failing to report suspicious opioid orders from potentially illegal distributors.
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