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In a slew of new cases, the justices take in closer look

SCOTUSBlog

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. The Supreme Courts upcoming conference the second January conference — is ordinarily the justices last opportunity to add new cases to the docket in time for them to review and decide the disputes by the summer recess.

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News organizations sue OpenAI over copyright infringement claims

JURIST

Oral arguments began in federal court on Wednesday in a case between a coalition of news organizations led by The New York Times and OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, which alleges copyright infringement by OpenAI’s use of copyrighted material for machine learning. The case centers on allegations that OpenAI unlawfully utilized copyrighted content from various publishers, including The New York Times, to train its generative AI models and the hearing could de

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Supreme Court of Delaware Finds Defendant Can't Claim Involuntary Intoxication Based On Thinking He's Taking One Illegal Drug, But Actually Ingesting a Different One

EvidenceProf Blog

Most jurisdictions allow criminal defendants to raise an involuntary intoxication defense that can absolve them of criminal liability if they unknowingly ingested drugs or alcohol to the point of intoxication. Imagine, for instance, that a defendant thinks she's eating regular.

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UN expert expresses concern over ‘continued misuse’ of Türkiye counter-terrorism law

JURIST

A UN expert expressed concern Thursday over Trkiyes misuse” of counter-terrorism laws to detain nine prominent human rights defenders and lawyers. UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Mary Lawlor highlighted arbitrary arrests, unfair trials, and lengthy sentences handed to the nine activists and lawyers, emphasizing that these practices undermine fundamental freedoms and violate international human rights standards.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein faces tax evasion charges

ABA Journal

Updated: SCOTUSblog publisher and co-founder Tom Goldstein was indicted on federal tax evasion charges Thursday.

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Most lawyers aren’t using AI to address growing workloads, new report says

ABA Journal

A new study has found that most legal professionals are not yet using artificial intelligence to address increasing workload challenges. On Tuesday, Washington, D.C.

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UN experts urge Iran to revoke death sentence of Kurdish woman activist

JURIST

United Nations human rightsexperts expressed serious concern on Tuesday regarding the Iranian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentence of Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi. Experts said that the death sentence is a serious violation of international human rights law, as the severity of the charges against Azizi “ do not meet the threshold of most serious crimes” The UN experts stated that Azizi’s arrest and conviction may be linked to her legitimate activities

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Amy Wax Plots Racial Discrimination Suit Unless Penn Forgives Her For Denigrating Students, Bringing White Supremacists To Class

Above The Law

This seems like the opposite of how racial discrimination laws are supposed to work. The post Amy Wax Plots Racial Discrimination Suit Unless Penn Forgives Her For Denigrating Students, Bringing White Supremacists To Class appeared first on Above the Law.

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Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits former prime minister Khaleda Zia in corruption case

JURIST

The Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh unanimously acquitted former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) , Khaleda Zia , of graft charges related to the Zia Orphanage Trust case on Wednesday, local media reported. The verdict also acquitted Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, and four other individuals who had been convicted by a lower court.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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LLMs And The Business Of Law: How Will Lawyers Make Money In An AI World?

Above The Law

A conversation with Damien Riehl.

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Exclusive: LexCheck Unveils AI-Powered Tool for Analyzing Complex Agreements and Auto-Generating Custom Playbooks; Opens Waitlist for Free Access

LawSites

LexCheck, a legal technology company specializing in contract review, is launching a new AI-powered contract analysis tool that aims to solve two persistent challenges in contract technology: the ability to handle complex agreements beyond routine contracts such as NDAs, and the creation and maintenance of contract playbooks.

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SCOTUSblog Founder Indicted In Wild Poker-Fueled Tax Case

Above The Law

Tom Goldstein's last few years were really something. The post SCOTUSblog Founder Indicted In Wild Poker-Fueled Tax Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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Tax reform needed to boost climate resilience in poor nations, climate advocates say

JURIST

The International community must emphasize climate justice , advocacy group Amnesty International said Thursday. In a financial mobilization statement issued before the World Economic Forum in Davos, the organization highlighted the shortcomings of existing climate finance strategies, which do not adequately tackle the growing effects of climate change, especially in low-income and climate-sensitive countries.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security risks before they become problems.

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Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To Be Attorney General Anyway

Above The Law

The name's Bond(i). Pam Bond(i). The post Florida Woman Bumbles Through Senate Hearing But Will Get To Be Attorney General Anyway appeared first on Above the Law.

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Stanford Law prof fires Meta as client, citing platform’s ‘descent into toxic masculinity’

ABA Journal

Updated: A professor at Stanford Law School announced on LinkedIn on Monday that he could no longer in good conscience represent Meta, the parent company…

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Rudy Giuliani Embraces Contempt As A Lifestyle, And It Somehow Manages To Work Out For Him

Above The Law

Everything works out for ole Rudy. The post Rudy Giuliani Embraces Contempt As A Lifestyle, And It Somehow Manages To Work Out For Him appeared first on Above the Law.

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US law firms make gains in UK’s mergers market

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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Are Nonequity Partners Getting A Bum Deal On Compensation?

Above The Law

Nonequity partners aren't necessarily making more than associates. The post Are Nonequity Partners Getting A Bum Deal On Compensation? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Managers, supervisors must return to office, district attorney in Oregon county says

ABA Journal

The Multnomah County district attorneys office in Oregon is now requiring all managers and supervisors to work in person five days per week.

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Counsel Often Wind Up In ‘No Man’s Or Woman’s Land’ When It Comes To Compensation

Above The Law

Counsel keep getting left out of the game when it comes to lockstep raises and bonuses. The post Counsel Often Wind Up In ‘No Man’s Or Woman’s Land’ When It Comes To Compensation appeared first on Above the Law.

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Announcement of opinions for Friday, Jan. 17

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Friday, Jan. 17, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, Jan. 17 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Document Automation for Small Law Firms: A Practical Guide for Paralegals & Staff

Stop recreating the same legal documents. Learn to automate client intake forms, correspondence, and agreements—without expensive software. What You'll Learn: Which documents to automate first How to create simple templates Ways to reduce errors and save time Practical workflows for small firms Download now to transform your legal document drafting process.

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Precision Meets AI: Thomson Reuters’ New Era Of Legal Research [Sponsored]

Above The Law

AI-Assisted Research serves as a force multiplier for legal professionals. The post Precision Meets AI: Thomson Reuters’ New Era Of Legal Research appeared first on Above the Law.

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“SCOTUSblog Publisher Tom Goldstein Indicted In Tax Case”

HowAppealing

“SCOTUSblog Publisher Tom Goldstein Indicted In Tax Case”: Phillip Bantz of Law360 has this report. You can view the indictment via this link.

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Tom Goldstein Gets Dealt A Rough Hand — See Also

Above The Law

SCOTUSblog Founder Caught Up In Tax Evasion and Loan Fraud Scandal: Fresh off the presses ! Same Partner, Same: Survey of partners at law firms show they'd rather have hybrid work too. Who Needs Skill When You Know The Right People?: Congrats to Pam Bondi ! Separate But Nonequity: Are nonequity partners getting their fair share ? More Amy Wax News: Her lawyers argue that it is a civil rights violation to not let her continually bad-mouth her students.

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“Maryland Attorney and Poker Player Charged with Tax Crimes and Making False Statements to Mortgage Lenders; Defendant Allegedly Did Not Report Millions in Poker Winnings and Falsely Omitted Over $14M in Debts to Obtain Loan”

HowAppealing

“Maryland Attorney and Poker Player Charged with Tax Crimes and Making False Statements to Mortgage Lenders; Defendant Allegedly Did Not Report Millions in Poker Winnings and Falsely Omitted Over $14M in Debts to Obtain Loan”: The Office of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of Justice issued this news release today.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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Law Firm Partners Offer An Emphatic ‘Hell No’ To Office Attendance Mandates

Above The Law

No one wants to be forced to go to the office -- especially not law firm partners. The post Law Firm Partners Offer An Emphatic ‘Hell No’ To Office Attendance Mandates appeared first on Above the Law.

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“A.G. Garland withdraws federal execution drug protocol following review; ‘[T]here is significant uncertainty about whether the use of pentobarbital as a single-drug lethal injection for execution treats individuals humanely,’ Garland wrote”

HowAppealing

“A.G. Garland withdraws federal execution drug protocol following review; ‘[T]here is significant uncertainty about whether the use of pentobarbital as a single-drug lethal injection for execution treats individuals humanely,’ Garland wrote”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site.

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Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Dragon [Sponsored]

Above The Law

This new GenAI-powered deal point extraction tool provides big advantages in the negotiation process and beyond. The post Discover Powerful Negotiation And Exceptional Client Service With Foundation Dragon appeared first on Above the Law.

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