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Is it discrimination?

JayS.Rothman&Associates

A worker facing a less-than-favorable job environment may wonder if there is something wrong with the treatment. In some cases, the worker may not fit well into the position, while in others, there is something deeper happening. . Workplace discrimination may take many forms. Sometimes, it is difficult for a worker to spot and accept what is happening.

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Supreme Shift (Part 3): More Barrett's Record

NewYorkCourtWatcher

In the last post, we looked at two opinions of then-Judge Amy Coney Barrett while on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. They were dissents. One involved immigration, the other gun rights. Patrick Semansky/APForget about originalism or strict construction or deference to the legislative branch or other species of "judicial restraint." (I feel compelled to keep repeating that.

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A Fairy Tale Brief Teaches Clarity and Form, by Stephanie R. Williams, Appellate Advocacy Blog

The Researching Paralegal

[link]. While clear legal writing is important regardless of the document, it is essential in state and federal appellate cases. Rarely do the parties argue the case before the court. They must rely on their briefs and the record to win. This humorous example from the Appellate Advocacy Blog shows, among other things, how to write your fact statements clearly and concisely.

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How the well-connected Panorama Project could help give us a national library endowment

LLRX

David H. Rothman advocates on behalf of the Panorama Project which he says is not just an effort of librarians even though it’s benefiting from the input of Alan S. Inouye, the ALA’s director of public policy. Among the others involved have been people from the Book Industry Study Group, independent booksellers, Penguin Random House, and OverDrive, the largest supplier of books for libraries and schools.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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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Is it discrimination?

JayS.Rothman&Associates

A worker facing a less-than-favorable job environment may wonder if there is something wrong with the treatment. In some cases, the worker may not fit well into the position, while in others, there is something deeper happening. Workplace discrimination may take many forms. Sometimes, it is difficult for a worker to spot and accept what is happening.