Are Bigger Firms Better Equipped To Manage Data Security?
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
Share your perspective for a chance to win a $250 gift card. The post Are Bigger Firms Better Equipped To Manage Data Security? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Libya Christians face death sentence over conversion from Islam and proselytization
JURIST
MAY 4, 2023
Libyan activists told The Guardian Wednesday that six Libyan Christians are at risk of being executed for converting from Islam and spreading their religious beliefs. After being arrested in March by the Libyan Internal Security Agency (ISA), the six were accused of “making people leave Islam” in violation of the Libyan Penal Code. Article 207 of the code prohibits the advocacy of ideas that would “[change] the fundamental principles of the constitution or the fundamental rules
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4 Ways to Stay Ahead of Email Jam
Paralegal Bootcamp
MAY 4, 2023
It’s 2023 and everyone in the legal world is inundated with emails. Much like a congested roadway, your inbox can quickly become backed up with electronic correspondence, also known as, email jam. Microsoft Office is a widely used program among law firms in the United States, and if used to its full potential, Outlook can be an extremely useful tool in your paralegal career.
Sonia Sotomayor Ruled On Copyright Cases While Disclosing Book Fees Which Is Sort Of Like Years Of Covering Up Yacht Trips And Private School Tuition
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
This is not the defense of Clarence Thomas that these folks think it is. The post Sonia Sotomayor Ruled On Copyright Cases While Disclosing Book Fees Which Is Sort Of Like Years Of Covering Up Yacht Trips And Private School Tuition appeared first on Above the Law.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
The Tragedy on the Financial Horizon is Closer Than You Think
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MAY 4, 2023
Credit: Ilmi Granoff In September 2015, then Bank of England Governor Mark Carney gave a landmark speech on the “ Tragedy of the Horizon.” The concept was simple: climate change creates tremendous risk for financial markets, but these mounting risks are ignored by investors due to the market’s tendency towards myopia. The speech marked a significant turning point in finance: the starting gun in the race to internalize climate-related financial risks.
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Canada dispatch: BC inquest finding that 2015 Myles Gray death was homicide shows Canada not exempt from policing problems
JURIST
MAY 4, 2023
Canadian law students are reporting for JURIST on national and international developments in and affecting Canada. Mélanie Cantin is JURIST’s Chief Correspondent for Canada and a rising 3L at the University of Ottawa. On Monday, May 1, the jury for the coroner’s inquest into the 2015 death of 35-year-old British Columbia man Myles Gray during an altercation with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officially declared his death a homicide.
“Judicial activist directed fees to Clarence Thomas’s wife, urged ‘no mention of Ginni’; Leonard Leo told GOP pollster Kellyanne Conway to bill nonprofit, then use money to pay spouse of Supreme Court justice”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“Judicial activist directed fees to Clarence Thomas’s wife, urged ‘no mention of Ginni’; Leonard Leo told GOP pollster Kellyanne Conway to bill nonprofit, then use money to pay spouse of Supreme Court justice”: Emma Brown, Shawn Boburg, and Jonathan O’Connell have this report. The post “Judicial activist directed fees to Clarence Thomas’s wife, urged ‘no mention of Ginni’; Leonard Leo told GOP pollster Kellyanne Conway to bill nonprofit
New LexisNexis Generative AI Writes Mean Cease & Desist Letters, Becoming The AI We Never Knew We Needed
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
Finally, an application for AI that we can all get behind. The post New LexisNexis Generative AI Writes Mean Cease & Desist Letters, Becoming The AI We Never Knew We Needed appeared first on Above the Law.
“Husband Sued Over His Ex-Wife’s Abortion; Now Her Friends Are Suing Him; A Texas man says text messages on his ex-wife’s phone show the women helped her obtain an abortion; The women say he invaded their privacy”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“Husband Sued Over His Ex-Wife’s Abortion; Now Her Friends Are Suing Him; A Texas man says text messages on his ex-wife’s phone show the women helped her obtain an abortion; The women say he invaded their privacy”: Emily Bazelon of The New York Times has this report. The post “Husband Sued Over His Ex-Wife’s Abortion; Now Her Friends Are Suing Him; A Texas man says text messages on his ex-wife’s phone show the women helped her obtain an abortion; The wom
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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An Analysis Of The Legality Of Creating The Death Star And Using It To Destroy Planets
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
No Bothans were harmed in the production of this article. The post An Analysis Of The Legality Of Creating The Death Star And Using It To Destroy Planets appeared first on Above the Law.
“Clarence Thomas should get out his checkbook and reimburse Harlan Crow”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“Clarence Thomas should get out his checkbook and reimburse Harlan Crow”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Clarence Thomas should get out his checkbook and reimburse Harlan Crow” appeared first on How Appealing.
Mount Sinai Doctors Vote to Strike Over Pay, Benefits Disparities
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
Resident physicians at Mount Sinai’s Elmhurst Hospital in Queens have voted to authorize a strike. The union that represents these residents has noticed significant disparities in Mount Sinai’s compensation and benefits when compared to the resident physicians employed at the health system’s flagship hospital in Manhattan.
“Misreading the Court: Biskupic’s caricatures of originalist justices and decisions may mislead casual observers, but they offer little insight for those who follow the court.”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“Misreading the Court: Biskupic’s caricatures of originalist justices and decisions may mislead casual observers, but they offer little insight for those who follow the court.” John O. McGinnis has this book review post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “Misreading the Court: Biskupic’s caricatures of originalist justices and decisions may mislead casual observers, but they offer little insight for those who follow the court.” appeared firs
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
Expect Big Business Impacts If Chevron Deference Falls To Conservative Supreme Court
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
Many businesses would welcome the opportunity to test the boundaries of a newly weakened administrative state. The post Expect Big Business Impacts If Chevron Deference Falls To Conservative Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
“Elizabeth Warren Likely to Beat RFK Jr. Suit Over Anti-Vax Book”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“Elizabeth Warren Likely to Beat RFK Jr. Suit Over Anti-Vax Book”: Peter Hayes of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today. The post “Elizabeth Warren Likely to Beat RFK Jr. Suit Over Anti-Vax Book” appeared first on How Appealing.
Kim Kardashian Reveals Her Future Bar Exam Plans
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
Some of today's law students may be taking the bar exam next to the reality TV celebrity. The post Kim Kardashian Reveals Her Future Bar Exam Plans appeared first on Above the Law.
“The aggrieved Justice Alito points fingers but offers no proof”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“The aggrieved Justice Alito points fingers but offers no proof”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “The aggrieved Justice Alito points fingers but offers no proof” appeared first on How Appealing.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
This Biglaw Firm Doesn’t Have Particularly Impressive Profits Per Partner
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
That's quite a bit below the average profits per equity partner in the Am Law 100. The post This Biglaw Firm Doesn’t Have Particularly Impressive Profits Per Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
“Political Polarization, Legal Education, and a Few Modest but Serious Proposals”
HowAppealing
MAY 4, 2023
“Political Polarization, Legal Education, and a Few Modest but Serious Proposals”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Political Polarization, Legal Education, and a Few Modest but Serious Proposals” appeared first on How Appealing.
Apple Prevails on “Epic” Antitrust Claim
The IP Law Blog
MAY 4, 2023
On April 24, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc. , and affirmed the trial court’s ruling in Apple’s favor as to Epic’s Sherman Act claim for restraint of trade relating to Apple’s distribution of apps in its App Store. (This article does not address the other antitrust and state law claims also at issue in the 91-page opinion.)The legal battle involved “a multi-trillion dollar technology company” (Apple) versus “a multi-billion dollar video game company”
Ideas For Mental Health Awareness Month
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
Since sharing is caring, here are some ideas that you may want to take back to your respective companies, especially in light of Mental Health Awareness Month. The post Ideas For Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.
Low Antitrust Pleading Bar Will Swamp DC, Chamber Warns
Law 360
MAY 4, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce forecasts a dark future for Washington, D.C., courts if they adopt the lower pleading standard being pushed by the district's attorney general in an antitrust case against Amazon.com, warning such a ruling would make local courts a "hotbed" for the worst kind of antitrust lawsuits.
Biglaw Firm Plagued By Exodus Of 100+ Lawyers Suffers Another Blow As Its Chair Steps Down
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
The firm is now completely revamping its management model. The post Biglaw Firm Plagued By Exodus Of 100+ Lawyers Suffers Another Blow As Its Chair Steps Down appeared first on Above the Law.
The morning read for Thursday, May 4
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 4, 2023
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Clarence Thomas Had a Child in Private School. Harlan Crow Paid the Tuition. (Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott, & Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica) DEI, ESG and preparing for the Supreme Court ruling on race-based decision-making (Sharon Perley Masling, Ami Wynne, & Elizabeth Goldberg, Reuters) What the Supreme Court Does in the Shadow
At This Rate, ProPublica Is Going To Get A Pulitzer — See Also
Above The Law
MAY 4, 2023
If Becoming His Landlord Wasn't Enough, Harlan Crow Also Paid For Thomas's Kid's School : With friends like these, who needs codes of ethics ? In Case You Were Wondering About Sotomayor's Book Deal : It's not even close to the same as being bribed by a political megadonor for 20 years. DACA Attorneys Need Not Apply : Take a look at DeSantis' most recent popularity ploy.
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