Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2023
This has shown us how Biglaw operates when push comes to shove with the billable hour and revenue. The post The Biglaw Files: How Power And Privilege Harm The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 6, 2023
Roy Ginsburg | I’m not going to lie. Losing a job sucks big-time, but these dos and don'ts will help you maintain your sanity. The post Yikes! I’ve Lost My Job — Now What? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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ALPS
JUNE 7, 2023
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be attorneys whose trust accounting activities are egregious and occasionally even criminal, such behaviors don’t account for all the problems. Sometimes it’s as simple as this. The subject attorney just wasn’t diligent about instituting or maintaining proper financial practices in the office and things simply got out of hand.
L4SB
JUNE 6, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, it’s imperative for any entrepreneur to utilize practical solutions that can help them keep their business afloat and running smoothly. One such solution.
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
Intelligize Blog
JUNE 6, 2023
It hasn’t taken long for the Department of Justice’s new self-disclosure policy to change company behavior when it comes to reporting potential criminal misconduct, according to the head of its Criminal Division. Speaking at a conference last month, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite Jr. said corporate disclosures have swelled since the policy went into effect.
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Above The Law
JUNE 7, 2023
That show cause hearing tomorrow is going to be WILD. The post Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT To Dummy Up Cases Throw Themselves On The Mercy Of The Court appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 7, 2023
Tea Hoffmann | Law firm leaders can learn valuable lessons from this very public trial of a once-prominent lawyer. The post For Law Firm Leaders: 4 Lessons From the Alex Murdaugh Trial and Conviction appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Patently O
JUNE 5, 2023
by Dennis Crouch Washington Post has published a long article titled, “ Colleagues want a 95-year-old judge to retire. She’s suing them instead ,” by Rachel Weiner. Judge Pauline Newman, the oldest active federal judge in the country, has been embroiled in controversy as she resists her colleagues attempts to urge/force her to retire. The article ends with a noteworthy quote from Newman that rings true to her characteristic resilience and dedication: “ I want to spend my last
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2023
ESG isn't going anywhere. Legal departments should start aligning their practices with emerging expectations. The post ESG Readiness: 5 Steps To Transform The Legal Department appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
JURIST
JUNE 9, 2023
The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation Thursday to establish a state commission on reparations for slavery. If Governor Kathy Hochul signs the bill into law, New York will become the second state with such a commission, following the creation of California’s Reparations Task Force in 2020. The legislation will establish a commission of nine members.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JUNE 8, 2023
In a recent call I received regarding our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp , I had a question from someone who wanted to see if we offered a payment plan and the conversation evolved into why she was hesitant to ask her firm to pay for the program and the advice she had received to “fake it till you make it” In this blog, I am going to share why the faking it till you make it mentality is a bad idea and what you can do to avoid it.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 7, 2023
Share It has been just over two months since ProPublica revealed that Justice Clarence Thomas had not included over two decades’ worth of frequent luxury travel hosted by Harlan Crow, a Dallas billionaire, on the annual financial disclosures that the Supreme Court justices file each year. But court watchers interested in Thomas’ disclosures for 2022 will have to wait.
Above The Law
JUNE 8, 2023
It will shock you not at all to learn which two Supreme Court justices blew off the financial disclosure deadline. The post Supreme Court Justices Release Financial Disclosures… Except 2 Justices And Take A Wild Guess At Which 2 appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
JURIST
JUNE 8, 2023
Australia Attorney General Mark Dreyfus said on Thursday that he will introduce a bill next week banning the public display of the Nazi Hakenkreuz, commonly known as the swastika, and SS Bolts. The bill will also ban the trade of any items which bear these symbols. The proposed legislation comes weeks after a violent May 13 anti-immigration rally in Melbourne, where protesters performed the Nazi Salute and two men were arrested.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 8, 2023
Nothing But the Ruth | Does the 'bogus cases' ChatGPT incident reveal a bigger problem? The post Make AI Your Intern, Not Your Replacement as a Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Patently O
JUNE 7, 2023
by Dennis Crouch In the recent case of In re Microsoft , 23-128 (Fed. Cir. 2023) , the Federal Circuit once again granted a writ of mandamus , ordering a patent infringement case to be transferred out of Judge Albright’s courtroom in the Western District of Texas (WDTX). This decision was made under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), which allows for the transfer of cases for the convenience of the parties and in the interest of justice.
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2023
It's impossible not to look at this law firm train wreck. The post ‘Maximum Damage’: Law Firm Partners Learn The Hard Way Never To Put Offensive Things In Writing appeared first on Above the Law.
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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.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2023
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) suggested on Thursday that Frontex (European Coast Guard Agency) is violating rights and data protection laws by not handling migrant data correctly when processing debriefing interviews before handing the data to Europol (EU’s police agency). The EDPS published a report based on an audit held in October 2022, which identified 36 findings, including Frontex using debriefing interviews to collect personal data which would allow the interviewee
LawSites
JUNE 8, 2023
EvenUp , a company that uses AI to turn medical documents and case files into demand packages for personal injury lawyers, has raised $50.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners , with participation from Bain Capital Ventures , Behance founder Scott Belsky , and Clio Ventures , the investment arm of legal technology company Clio.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 9, 2023
Share Thursday’s decision in Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products firmly rejected the use of the Jack Daniel’s trademarks by a manufacturer selling a line of dog toys that mock various beverage manufacturers. The one at issue here copies numerous elements of the famous Jack Daniel’s bottle. In the words of Justice Elena Kagan: The toy “is about the same size and shape as an ordinary bottle of Jack Daniel’s”; The “faux bottle” follows the original in using a “black label with stylized w
Above The Law
JUNE 5, 2023
These emails are incredibly inappropriate. Read at your own risk. The post Leaders Of Barber Ranen Exchanged Racist, Sexist, Antisemitic Emails For Years appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JUNE 9, 2023
Sudan’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that the head of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) Volker Perthes would no longer be welcome in the country. The statement comes weeks after General Abdel Fattah Burhan, the head of Sudan’s military, sent a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, expressing dissatisfaction with Perthes and UNITAMS.
LawSites
JUNE 7, 2023
A recent survey of the legal profession confirms what may already be obvious to many, which is that the use of ChatGPT and other large language models by lawyers continues to grow, even as many remain concerned about the rate at which it is being adopted. Not so obvious, however, is that one group that is least likely to use generative AI is law students.
The Process Street
JUNE 6, 2023
For a decade, we’ve been on a mission to revolutionize recurring work. We’re proud to have helped teams like Salesforce, MIT, Colliers, and Hartford Healthcare streamline their business operations, and our innovation has attracted funding from renowned investors like Accel, Salesforce Ventures, and Atlassian Ventures. We built the world’s easiest-to-use business process management platform, accessible without engineering support.
Above The Law
JUNE 5, 2023
Everything about this story makes you feel for the children. The post Biglaw Partner’s Furious Tirades Go Viral Revealing Family Tragedy appeared first on Above the Law.
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