Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
Getty Images How could generative AI upend the traditional law firm model? What are the challenges of using AI in trial law? Will this technology finally crush the billable hour? In this episode of Adventures in Legal Tech, host Jared Correia is joined by Stephen Embry of TechLaw Crossroads to discuss the many ways artificial intelligence is affecting the practice of law.
Attorney at Work
MAY 13, 2025
Teddy Snyder | Its. its the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesnt follow the rules. The post Its the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
Amnesty International, on Monday, highlighted the urgent need for justice for victims of the rebel armed group Revolution and Justice in the Central African Republic following the arrest of its former leader, Armel Sayo. Armel Sayo was reportedly detained in Cameroon in January and is being held at a military facility in the Central African Republic capital, Bangui.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 13, 2025
Is a police officer who choked and punched a subdued driver entitled to qualified immunity? That was the question addressed by the Eleventh Circuit in its recent opinion in Jones v. Ceinski, 2025 WL 1338079 (11th Cir. 2025).
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JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN specialized agency, found that Russia failed in its obligation to uphold international air law in relation to the the shoot-down of Malaysian Airways flight MH17 in 2014, in a historic vote on Monday. The aircraft was traveling from Amsterdam to Malaysia when it was shot down, contrary to international law, by a Buk surface-to-air missile while flying in eastern Ukraine airspace.
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JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday warned that the Syrian transitional government’s strict control over humanitarian aid stops aid groups from providing effective assistance in Syria’s escalating humanitarian crisis. According to the organization, the transitional government has maintained strict requirements of registration and operational requirements on non-governmental groups (NGOs) providing aid.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“His great-grandfather enshrined birthright citizenship. Norman Wong is trying to save it. Wong has assumed the role of living testament to the multigenerational fight for American citizenship at a time when fundamental values are again under threat.” David Nakamura of The Washington Post has this report.
JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
The UK government announced on Monday new reform policies to tighten immigration rules, in a White Paper titled “ Restoring Control over the Immigration System ,” which was presented to parliament. The new rules focus on reducing international recruitment, visa and asylum rules, and citizenship. The new rules have raised the requirements for skilled worker visas, citing that “overseas recruitment” and a “shift toward lower-skilled migration” can be attributed
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
The California Bar is in a rough spot. Facing bankruptcy, the Bar broke from the NBCE to try their hand at a more cost effective way to test the minimum competency of applicants aspiring to be attorneys. Unfortunately, they bungled the supposed fix to their budget problem in grand, imminently foreseeable ways. Critics of the new bar worried that changes were being made too hastily — neglecting procedure actually got them in the hot seat with California’s Supreme Court.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce
JURIST
MAY 13, 2025
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed serious concern on Monday over Egypts newly approved draft Code of Criminal Procedure , citing potential violations of international human rights laws. The draft law was recently passed by Egypts House of Representatives and currently awaits President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s approval.
Law 360
MAY 13, 2025
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Mark Uyeda said Tuesday that regulators should explore how retirement accounts could expand to include private equity investments, arguing that such a shift would put 401(k) plans on par with pension funds.
HarrisBricken
MAY 13, 2025
Hardly a week goes by without a client asking us: Can we sue the owners of a cannabis company personally for the companys failure to pay our invoice / transfer us the license / sell us the land? In other words, they are asking, Can we pierce the corporate veil and access the owners individually owned assets to satisfy debts of the business? The short answer is no, usually not.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“No More Souters Degrades a Non-Blinking, Honest Judicial Style”: Law professor Kermit Roosevelt has this essay online at Bloomberg Law.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Law 360
MAY 13, 2025
A New York state appeals court on Tuesday ordered Smartmatic to give Fox News documents related to a federal investigation into allegations that executives of the election systems company bribed officials in the Philippines, ruling the materials are "plainly relevant" to the network's defense against defamation claims.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“Remembering David Souter: Recollections of a true gentleman.” Mark Movsesian has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
Law 360
MAY 13, 2025
Nearly two years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, the legal strategist who brought the landmark case is using the ruling in a bid to end race-based programs in the public and private sectors, bolstered by allies in the executive branch.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“The Universal Injunction Cases, Part 4: The Court’s Options.” Samuel Bray has this post at the “Divided Argument” Substack site.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
The Moral Divide Between Young Lawyers And Their Seniors Is Growing : When did firms trade principle for capital ? Top Ranked Law School Schools Administration On The Rule Of Law : Good on you, Duke. Here’s A Projection Of Next Year’s Law School Rankings : Nice while it lasted, WashU. California Bar Thinks Provisional Licensing Is In Order : Won’t fix the mess, but it might sop some of it up.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“Halkbank Files New Cert Petition”: William S. Dodge has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to reporting by Bloomberg Law, which Biglaw firm was the top legal adviser for mergers & acquisitions deals, ranked by value of the deals, through the first quarter of 2025? Hint: This firm advised on deals worth ~$138 billion. See the answer on the next page. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Already Slaying In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“SCOTUS, Meet The Broligarchs: Kara Swisher with the briefing constitutional lawyers need to understand big techs federal government takeover.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.
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Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
Nice law firm summer internship you’ve got there! They tend to be high paying, potentially prestigious, and career trajectory setting positions that are aggressively competed for. Sure would be a shame if something happened to it. Like if the White Jobs Matter brigade got a helping boost from the EEOC to scare employers into keeping their minority levels low.
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“Floridas Drag Show Ban for Minors Blocked by Eleventh Circuit; Scalpel was needed instead of shotgun law, court said; Vague language covering too much speech doomed restrictions”: Alex Ebert of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). You can access today’s 127-page ruling of a divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2025
Prospective law students, current law students, and law school alumni have seen the recently released edition of the 2025 U.S. News Law School Rankings, and they’re wondering what could possibly happen next. With a tie for the most prestigious school in the nation and four schools tied at the bottom of the top to create a 17-school T14 , how many more ties can the legal profession possibly stand?
HowAppealing
MAY 13, 2025
“Substack Live with Leah Litman, Author of ‘Lawless: Steve Vladeck has posted this video at his “One First” Substack site.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
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