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Agents Vs. Agentic AI: What In-House Counsel Need To Know About These 2 AI Frontiers

Above The Law

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, from logistics to health care, but with this transformation comes a steep learning curve for in-house legal teams. Two key concepts — AI Agents and Agentic AI — are central to navigating the legal challenges and opportunities this technology presents. While both terms describe AI applications, their distinctions are critical when crafting governance, compliance, and liability strategies.

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UK activist group to block Shein’s listing for alleged forced labor in China

JURIST

UK activist group Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG) will lodge a judicial review against the Financial Conduct Authority if it approves Shein’s initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), according to its statement issued on Monday. The group contends that the FCA is legally required to block its application for listing on LSE because Shein failed to “explain company profits in light of proceeds of crime laws,” as required by the Modern Slavery Act.

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ABA Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule While Clarence Thomas Laughs All The Way To The Bank

Above The Law

(Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg) Is it a sign of a healthy judiciary when the countrys largest professional association of lawyers has to formally vote on whether Supreme Court justices should follow basic ethical rules? Asking for an American in the year 2025. Earlier today, the American Bar Association unanimously adopted a resolution urging the justices to implement a binding and enforceable ethics code one that, at minimum, meets the standards already required of lower federal judges.

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New Zealand grants sacred mountain personhood in landmark law

JURIST

New Zealand passed a landmark law granting Mount Taranaki the status of a legal person, in a move that recognizes its cultural significance to Mori iwi (people) as a sacred ancestor on Thursday. This decision comes as part of ongoing treaty settlement proceedings with Mori communities, furthering a broader trend in New Zealand’s legal landscape where natural features are given rights and protections typically reserved for human beings.

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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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Please, Please Stop Using ChatGPT If You’re Not Checking Cites

Above The Law

G’day mates. The latest installment of “Lawyers Royally Bungling with AI” features an Australian attorney who apparently decided that verifying case citations was just too 2024. After prompting the consumer-facing AI to do some research (bad idea), and putting that into a filing (worse idea), he decided to throw another shrimp on the barbie and submit the documents filled with references to phony cases to the court (worst idea).

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The GenAI-Powered Contract Management System You Didn’t Know You Needed

Above The Law

As every lawyer knows, time is money. Its especially crucial for corporate legal departments to maximize efficiency when there arent enough people to go around. Still, countless billable hours are spent on tedious tasks like data entry during intake. Then associates or paralegals spend hours reading 30, 40, 50 pages to review new contracts according to the most basic criteria.

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Kenya victims of abduction call for ICC investigation

JURIST

Victims in Kenya urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Sunday to investigate alleged cases of abduction amid a rise in human rights violations across the country. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), together with other local human rights organizations and several victims of enforced disappearances signed a petition demanding the ICC to investigate alleged cases of state persecution.

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Courts Find "Dismembering" the Jury in the Absence of the Defendant is Unconstitutional

EvidenceProf Blog

In researching a wrongful conviction case this weekend, I came across my favorite example of judicial vocabulary since learning that people convicted of manslaughter are dubbed "slayers." The example I found involved a line of cases in which judges dismissed.

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Georgia police arrest two opposition leaders amidst election protests

JURIST

Georgia police arrested several anti-government protesters on Sunday, including two prominent opposition leaders, following demonstrations demanding new parliamentary elections. Nika Melia, former chairman of one of the main opposition parties, and Gigi Ugulava, former mayor of capital Tbilisi, were arrested as thousands of protesters attempted to block a highway entrance into the capital.

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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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“Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional”

HowAppealing

“Maryland Supreme Court finds Child Victims Act of 2023 constitutional”: Tim Prudente and Dylan Segelbaum of The Baltimore Banner have this report. You can access today’s 4-to-3 ruling of the Supreme Court of Maryland at this link. And Virginia Bridges and Cathy Clabby of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina report that “ NC Supreme Court upholds child sexual abuse survivors right to sue years later.” You can access last Friday’s rulings of the S

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HRW urges Kazakhstan to release satirical blogger and protect free speech

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Monday that Kazakhstani authorities have arrested Temirlan Ensebek, a 29-year-old blogger and founder of the satirical Instagram account Qaznews24. The organization called for his immediate release, the dismissal of all charges against him, and respect for freedom of expression in Kazakhstan. Ensebek was detained on January 17, 2025, after police searched his home in Almaty.

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“Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent; Idaho Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this month on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling”

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“Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent; Idaho Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this month on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling”: Betsy Z. Russell of Idaho Capital Sun has this report.

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HRW urges Algeria to end arbitrary travel bans on government critics

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Monday that Algerian authorities have imposed arbitrary travel bans on critics and activists, restricting their freedom of movement without due process. The organization highlighted cases where individuals were prevented from travelling abroad, often without formal charges or legal justification. According to HRW, border police have stopped individuals at airports and other exit points, often without prior notification, leaving them unable to travel abroad.

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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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“Cade Cole becomes Louisiana’s newest Supreme Court justice without opposition”

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“Cade Cole becomes Louisianas newest Supreme Court justice without opposition”: Julie O’Donoghue of Louisiana Illuminator has this report.

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Trial Court Won't Pause Google Search Case For Apple Appeal

Law 360

A D.C. federal court refused on Sunday to pause the remedies phase of the landmark monopolization case targeting Google's search dominance while Apple appeals a decision refusing to allow it to participate.

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“Prosecutors push for a jury trial as state Supreme Court justice asks judge to dismiss criminal case”

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“Prosecutors push for a jury trial as state Supreme Court justice asks judge to dismiss criminal case”: Todd Bookman of New Hampshire Public Radio has this report.

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Want To Annoy A Federal Judge? File This Kind Of Motion

Above The Law

If I had to rank motions I dislike the most, Rule 12, that motion to strike has got to be up there. And I would say, scandalous or impertinent matters in your pleadings are really the standard. We shouldn’t be striking a class action complaint at this stage, with no discovery and without determining whether the viability of the class action can develop.

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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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“Trans Surgery Case Will Test Scope of Workplace Anti-Bias Law; Bostock limited to hiring, firing decisions, defendants say; Courts have long recognized law’s application to benefits”

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“Trans Surgery Case Will Test Scope of Workplace Anti-Bias Law; Bostock limited to hiring, firing decisions, defendants say; Courts have long recognized laws application to benefits”: Mary Anne Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Fla. Police Pension Sues Target Over 'Woke Capitalism' Losses

Law 360

A Florida police department's pension fund sued Target Corp. in federal court in a proposed class action over alleged securities violations, saying the company lost billions of dollars in value after experiencing a sustained backlash from customers due to "woke capitalism" initiatives meant to promote sustainable business practices and diversity.

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“U.S. Trustee, Insurers, Object to J&J’s $10B Talc Bankruptcy Plan; Objections to Johnson & Johnson’s talc bankruptcy plan cite the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year invalidating nonconsensual releases in Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion opioid settlement”

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“U.S. Trustee, Insurers, Object to J&J’s $10B Talc Bankruptcy Plan; Objections to Johnson & Johnson’s talc bankruptcy plan cite the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year invalidating nonconsensual releases in Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion opioid settlement”: Amanda Bronstad has this report online at Texas Lawyer.

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The IP Law Wrinkle To The Kansas City Chief’s Dynasty

Above The Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! The Kansas City Chiefs look to win their third Super Bowl in a row this week. Which sports legend owns the trademark to three-peat” and a slew of related phrases? Hint: Twenty years ago the sports figure told ESPN their philosophy on owning trademarks, “It’s like going out there and picking up a penny on the ground,” he said. “I don’t pay any attention to it.

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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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“Circuit Scoop: January 2025; January 2025 brought pivotal federal appeals court rulings that challenge agency power, shape business regulations, and influence constitutional law, with long-lasting effects on future legal battles.”

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“Circuit Scoop: January 2025; January 2025 brought pivotal federal appeals court rulings that challenge agency power, shape business regulations, and influence constitutional law, with long-lasting effects on future legal battles.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Legalytics” Substack site.

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Smarten Up Your AI Usage — See Also

Above The Law

You Know Lawyers Read For A Living, Right? : Folks keep getting caught using AI to supplement their work without double checking the results ! University of Minnesota No Longer Taking Applications For Assistant Dean Position : The threats to pull federal funding over DEI programs is chilling the hiring process. Attorneys Fleeing From Government Work: And are finding a challenging job market.

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“121. Spending, Coercion, and Commandeering: How far can the federal government go to force local and state governments to help enforce federal law? Sooner rather than later, the Supreme Court will almost certainly have to answer that question.”

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“121. Spending, Coercion, and Commandeering: How far can the federal government go to force local and state governments to help enforce federal law? Sooner rather than later, the Supreme Court will almost certainly have to answer that question.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

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Toxic Workplace Trends Report 2025 | iHire

iHire

What is a toxic work environment? How can you fix it? iHires research report on toxic workplaces shares insights on how to create positive work environments.

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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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Choice of Law in the American Courts in 2024

Conflict of Laws

The thirty-eighth annual survey on choice of law in the American courts is now available on SSRN. The survey covers significant cases decided in 2024 on choice of law, party autonomy, extraterritoriality, international human rights, foreign sovereign immunity, adjudicative jurisdiction, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. This annual survey was admirably maintained by Symeon Symeonides for three decades.

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A Better Way for Real Estate Lawyers and Agents to Collaborate Together

CARET Legal

Solutions tailored to real estate lawyers provide a unified platform for seamless collaboration, paving the way for smoother transactions. Real estate transactions are intricate undertakings, involving multiple parties such as lawyers, agents, clients, and external stakeholders. The sheer complexity of these deals demands clear and effective collaboration.

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The Upcoming Trade Wars: Intellectual Property Rights at Center Stage

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch Recent Senate testimony from Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick provides a window into how intellectual property rights will likely become a central battlefield in escalating international trade tensions. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, Lutnick articulated an aggressive stance on protecting American intellectual property, particularly focusing on stated abuses by China.

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