$100 Million Fraud & Money Laundering Suit Brought Against Biglaw Firm
Above The Law
OCTOBER 17, 2022
RICO less than sauve. The post $100 Million Fraud & Money Laundering Suit Brought Against Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
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How lawyers can unlock the potential of the metaverse
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OCTOBER 19, 2022
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Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 21, 2022
When I was starting out, I kept watching videos on what a typical day looks like as a paralegal, and to be honest with you, it was quite challenging finding a YouTuber who talks about what they actually do as a paralegal. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I currently work for a reputable litigation firm that specializes in bankruptcy, business disputes, real estate, and family law.
The Fictional Lawyer That Inspired Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Above The Law
OCTOBER 17, 2022
She also discussed her love of Nancy Drew. The post The Fictional Lawyer That Inspired Justice Sonia Sotomayor 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.
Balance Your Passion And Paycheck
InHouseBlog
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Balance your passion and your paycheck during these unprecedented times. Like other workers, lawyers have more control and say after years of remote work during the pandemic. The flexibility that many work from home arrangements has provided has led many lawyers to rethink what is most important in their lives and how – and when – they want to be “on the clock” for their employers.
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Boredom Is a Gift: Unlock a Powerhouse of Creativity and Problem-Solving
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Boredom is good for you and might just be the secret key to getting your life back on track. Normally I pepper my articles with data from carefully researched scientific papers and quotes from reputable writers in established magazines, but this one is different. This is from the heart. People outside of law don’t think of it as a creative field. Like a recent meme I shared, maybe a million times too many, they think of attorneys as “attack librarians.” That is not too far off the ma
Judge Gets Booted From Bench For Treating Courtroom Like Game Show
Above The Law
OCTOBER 20, 2022
So you can be a game show president but not a game show judge, got it. The post Judge Gets Booted From Bench For Treating Courtroom Like Game Show appeared first on Above the Law.
Police Funding Increased Nationwide in 2022: Analysis
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Photo by Jackie Lam on Unsplash. In an analysis for ABC , reporters Grace Manthey, Frank Esposito, and Amanda Hernandez found that, despite ongoing national debate about the impact of policing reforms and budgeting following the wave of national activism after the murder of George Floyd, police funding has increased in cities across the United States.
A Musk Monopoly? For Now, Ukraine Has Few Options Outside Starlink For Battlefield Satcoms
Above The Law
OCTOBER 20, 2022
‘I think everyone agrees that if there's a reasonable cost-based argument that paying for use does make sense,’ industry analyst Tim Farrar said. But ‘I think Elon has made that more difficult rather than less difficult because you don't normally negotiate your weapons contracts on Twitter.’. The post A Musk Monopoly? For Now, Ukraine Has Few Options Outside Starlink For Battlefield Satcoms appeared first on Above the Law.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
Amnesty International: Indian authorities must end arbitrary travel bans on journalists and activists
JURIST
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Amnesty International Wednesday condemned the Pulitzer Prize-winning Kashmiri photojournalist, Sanna Irshad Mattoo ‘s arbitrary travel ban by the immigration authorities at the New Delhi airport in India. On October 18, Mattoo was barred from “traveling internationally despite holding a valid US visa and ticket ” to the US to attend the award ceremony of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Do You Know Your Value?
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 21, 2022
by Sonya Sigler. “Who are you?” asked Bill Campbell, Intuit’s CEO at the time I was sitting in his office discussing business schools. I fumbled around for an answer, meandering all over the place, feeling not at all sure I had answered his question. Next he asked, “Who is Sonya Sigler?” Yeah, this question just confirmed that I really hadn’t answered his first question.
Study Finds ‘Hot-Spot Policing’ More Effective When Officers Show Respect
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Procedural justice principles are compatible with effective crimefighting, according to a study by the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy at George Mason University. Researchers found that crime significantly declined in high-risk neighborhoods where police were trained to use principles that focus on treating people fairly and with respect. “Police can simultaneously focus on reform and crime reduction,” they concluded.
Yale Law School Invites Boycotting Judges To Campus… Totally Not Cowardly Desperation At All!
Above The Law
OCTOBER 20, 2022
'Please like us again. we'll crush some dissenters for you if you want!'. The post Yale Law School Invites Boycotting Judges To Campus… Totally Not Cowardly Desperation At All! appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
Iran dispatch: government move to put bar association under judiciary threatens independence of lawyers amid wave of street protests
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Law students and young lawyers in Iran are reporting for JURIST on protests and related developments in Iran since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. Here, filing separately, two of our correspondents in Tehran offer context and perspective on a new government regulation giving Iran’s judiciary the power to dismiss members of the country’s bar association just as lawyers struggle to represent people arrested in the current wave of demonstrations against the regime.
How to Change Your Law Firm Name
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 16, 2022
As more states are allowing law firms to use trade names instead of maintaining the outdated requirement that firms be named after current or former partners, you may be considering rebranding your firm. I’m in the process of rebranding my firm (more on that in a future post), and I want to share the 10 steps I went through to change my law firm name in Arizona.
Compassionate Release Program Underused as Prison Populations Age: Study
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Despite an aging incarcerated population, many states are failing to take advantage of compassionate release programs, according to a study by Families Against Mandatory Minimums. (FAMM) study. . One reason is that the guidelines for compassionate release remain vague, says FAMM. Even as state prison populations have declined, the number of prisoners 55 and older increased 400 percent over those two decades.
Blockchain: The Future Of The Legal Profession
Above The Law
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Whether you’re a lawyer who’s looking to stay ahead of the curve or you’re simply curious about this new technology, there are many reasons to learn about blockchain. The post Blockchain: The Future Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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Dutch Parliament votes to establish special tribunal for Russian crimes against Ukraine
JURIST
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The majority of the Dutch Parliament Thursday voted to create a special tribunal to prosecute Russian military and political leaders for their acts of aggression during the nation’s invasion of Ukraine. According to the current proprosal, the tribunal would be established in The Hague. However, Thursday’s vote is not binding. Although the International Criminal Court (ICC) began investigation proceedings into Russian war crimes in Ukraine in March, the tribunal supported by the Dutch
Holiday Season Already? Client Gifting Gets Harder
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 18, 2022
What’s in and what’s out for client gifts this year? Holiday gift-giving to clients and referral sources was already perilous before the pandemic. With so many people working remotely and many offices maintaining COVID-19 restrictions, even a simple gesture like bringing or sending a tray of Christmas cookies is often impossible. Watch Out for Rules When Presenting Client Gifts.
‘Wellness Crisis’ Threatens U.S. Corrections Officers: Report
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Investing in the wellness, training and safety of correctional officers is key to transforming the “broken” U.S. corrections system, according to a Blue Ribbon Commission of senior corrections staff, advocates, and representatives of incarcerated individuals. In a report released this week, the commission called attention to what it said was a “wellness crisis” among corrections professionals across the country, which had contributed to a life expectancy of 59 years (compared to 75 years for the
Rudy Giuliani And Jeff Clark In Epic Derp-Off To Be Craziest Guy Disbarred In DC This Year
Above The Law
OCTOBER 18, 2022
There can be only one. The post Rudy Giuliani And Jeff Clark In Epic Derp-Off To Be Craziest Guy Disbarred In DC This Year 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.
Amazon facing £900M antitrust lawsuit
JURIST
OCTOBER 20, 2022
A £900 million antitrust lawsuit against online retail giant Amazon is set to be filed in the UK later this month, a law firm announced Thursday. This is the latest antitrust lawsuit in a string of recent suits targeting Big Tech. The lawsuit was announced in a statement by international law firm Hausfeld & Co LLP. The suit alleges that Amazon breached UK competition law by causing millions of customers in the UK to pay higher prices for products sold on its website.
Justice Jackson has dominated SCOTUS oral arguments, statistics show
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 18, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has outpaced her colleagues in questioning while participating in her first oral arguments on the high court.
Five States Ask Voters to Approve Ban on Unpaid Prison Labor
The Crime Report
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Jimmy Jackson (front) with a work crew at Angola prison. Photo by Ron Levine/Prisoners of Age. Nationally, slavery is still legal in the United States for people in prison. That’s due to the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery but left an exception in place for the slavery of people convicted of crimes. Now, voters in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, and Vermont will all consider ballot measures in November to change their state constitutions and override the 13th Amendment’s exception
An Appeals Court Just Brought The Constitution Down On The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What’s Next?
Above The Law
OCTOBER 20, 2022
What's next? Claiming that public colleges that charge out-of-state tuition violate the 14th Amendment? The post An Appeals Court Just Brought The Constitution Down On The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What’s Next? appeared first on Above the Law.
Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective
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Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.
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