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MAY 16, 2023
In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, we’re starting to see its impact. AI-powered tools that are transforming numerous professions, including the legal industry. One such.
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
The US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear an appeal from the state of Alabama regarding a death row inmate’s request for an alternative execution method. With the court’s decision, a lower court ruling in favor of the death row inmate stands and the alternative method, as opposed to lethal injection, should be allowed. In Hamm v. Smith , the Eleventh Circuit held that Kenneth Eugene Smith alleged enough facts to support a possible finding that the Alabama Department of Correcti
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Above The Law
MAY 16, 2023
Tell me your mom is a lawyer without telling me your mom is a lawyer. The post Kindergartner Lawyers Up, Files Affidavit Over Missing Reading Homework appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
Law students and young lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul reflects on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and internal and international concerns about the Taliban government’s capacity or willingness to address the situation.
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“‘Paranoid’ Incidents Necessitate Newman Exam, Fed. Cir. Says; 95-year-old judge is ‘agitated,’ alienating staff, new filings say; Newman ordered to release medical records in 30 days”: Kelcee Griffis of Bloomberg Law has this report on two orders (access here and here ) that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued today.
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HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“How a 150-Year-Old Law Against Lewdness Became a Key to the Abortion Fight; The Comstock Act, named for a public-morals crusader on a mission to ‘sanitize’ the U.S. in the 1870s, makes a comeback in the abortion-pill battle”: Emily Bazelon of The New York Times has this report. The post “How a 150-Year-Old Law Against Lewdness Became a Key to the Abortion Fight; The Comstock Act, named for a public-morals crusader on a mission to ‘sanitize’ the U.S. in
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday that former government employees can sue the city of San Francisco, California for infringing on their religious freedom after they were denied exemptions from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The court found that the vaccines are remotely “derived” from aborted fetal stem cells and that the plaintiffs have a “sincere religious belief” against the medical use of fetal cells.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“Assault-style weapons oral arguments heard at Illinois Supreme Court”: Patrick Keck of The State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinois has this report. And Dave Byrnes of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Illinois assault weapons ban goes before state high court; In addition to the state-level case, several federal challenges to the ban are also pending.” The post “Assault-style weapons oral arguments heard at Illinois Supreme Court” appeared first o
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement on Monday ahead of the UN’s fifth scheduled review conference of the 1993 Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction (“Chemical Weapons Convention”). HRW urged member states to uphold the convention’s ban on chemical weapons and “single out” any violators.
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“People of color and women are underrepresented on state supreme court benches, report finds”: Nicquel Terry Ellis of CNN has this report. You can access the Brennan Center’s updated report via this link. The post “People of color and women are underrepresented on state supreme court benches, report finds” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday five new criminal cases and four arrests in connection with a multi-agency US task force, known as the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, to keep sensitive technology away from “hostile nation-states.” The criminal cases focused on foreign actors connected with Russia and China who, the DOJ claims, attempted to steal technology and weapons materials from the US.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“More on Rule 41 Dismissals of Actions and Claims: The Eleventh Circuit held that plaintiffs can voluntarily dismiss only entire actions, regardless of whether they use Rule 41(a)(1) or (2).” Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog. The post “More on Rule 41 Dismissals of Actions and Claims: The Eleventh Circuit held that plaintiffs can voluntarily dismiss only entire actions, regardless of whether they use Rule 41(a)(1) or (2).” appeared firs
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday called for changes to international law regarding migration that experts think government will break by allowing UK ministers to ignore rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Sunak is scheduled to meet with heads of the EU and the ECHR in Iceland to discuss the changes. Sunak’s call for changes coincide with the attempted passage of his government’s Illegal Migration Bill , which would require the deportation of anyone who illega
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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.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots”: Marc Levy of The Associated Press has this report. And Fredreka Schouten of CNN reports that “ A Pennsylvania Supreme Court primary could offer clues about the GOP’s direction in a key presidential battleground.” The post “Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 16, 2023
Nine organizations reported UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) on last Thursday regarding her use of language when speaking about the British Pakistani community and asylum seekers during an April televised interview. The organizations urged the legal watchdog to investigate Braverman, who is a qualified barrister, stating that her remarks are “fuelling racist sentiments and discriminatory narratives.” In a letter of complaint to the BSB, groups inclu
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“Clarence Thomas Ethics Review Critic to Appear Before Senate; Judge Mark Wolf questioned judiciary handling of complaints; Judiciary declined to share some records with Senate committee”: Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News has this report. The post “Clarence Thomas Ethics Review Critic to Appear Before Senate; Judge Mark Wolf questioned judiciary handling of complaints; Judiciary declined to share some records with Senate committee” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 16, 2023
'It's imperative that everyone come back to the office and enjoy my view.' The post Biglaw Lawyers Must Return To The Office To Justify Management’s Reckless Office Space Leases appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“The Brutal Past and Uncertain Future of Native Adoptions: The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 sought to keep Native children in tribal communities; The Supreme Court may change that this spring.” Gabrielle Glaser will have this article in this upcoming Sunday’s issue of The New York Times Magazine. The post “The Brutal Past and Uncertain Future of Native Adoptions: The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 sought to keep Native children in tribal communities; The Supreme Cou
Attorney at Work
MAY 16, 2023
Annette Choti | The right domain name can boost your online presence, attract clients, and improve SEO. The post 11 Tips for Choosing the Right Law Firm Domain Name: Key Insights appeared first on Attorney at Work.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“Gov. Lamont stands by CT Supreme Court nominee as she faces criticism over Amy Coney Barrett support”: Ken Dixon of Greenwich Time has this report. The post “Gov. Lamont stands by CT Supreme Court nominee as she faces criticism over Amy Coney Barrett support” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 16, 2023
For a product all about making connections, the latest integration brings artificial brainpower to the party. The post Coolest Legal Organization Tool Adds Generative AI To Its Arsenal appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“New book explores how the Supreme Court uses its ‘shadow docket’ to change the law”: Devan Cole of CNN has this report. Ed Pilkington of The Guardian reports that “ US supreme court pursuing rightwing agenda via ‘shadow docket,’ book says; Steve Vladeck says conservative majority is bypassing public scrutiny with unsigned orders on religion, abortion and more.” And Texas Standard has posted an interview titled “ How the shadow docket is chan
Above The Law
MAY 16, 2023
Firms better add better snacks to the breakroom if they want to keep their key talent in the office. The post This Just In: Forcing Successful People To Work Under Conditions They Don’t Like Can Get Them To Lateral appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 16, 2023
“Why the Court Should Dismiss the Most Important Case of the Year (Moore v Harper)”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Why the Court Should Dismiss the Most Important Case of the Year (Moore v Harper)” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 16, 2023
This dispute provides yet another example of how issue-rich even straightforward IP disputes can be, irrespective of the technology at issue. The post Holding The Infringer’s Cup appeared first on Above the Law.
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