The Estrin Report
AUGUST 30, 2023
Know now – before they start By Chere B. Estrin “….a worker that engages in behavior that is harmful to an organization, including either its property or people.” Definition from a 2015 research study by Michael Housman and Dylan Minor at the Harvard Business School. You’ve certainly done it at least once – hired the Toxic Employee. You were sure they were “Ms. or Mr.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2023
Technology -- your work friend that could ruin your career in a keystroke! The post Be Careful When Forwarding Emails To Counsel And Clients appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
AUGUST 29, 2023
The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking public feedback on using copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence, whether and how that use should be disclosed, and other timely copyright issues related to AI to help determine if "legislative or regulatory steps in this area are warranted.
JURIST
AUGUST 30, 2023
A federal judge in New Jersey struck down AB 5207 on Tuesday, concluding that New Jersey’s ban on detaining individuals for violating US civil immigration laws is unconstitutional. US District Judge Robert Kirsch found that the New Jersey law, as applied to a private prison operators, violates the US Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. Kirsch found that AB 5207 violates the Supremacy Clause as applied to the private prison operator CoreCivic.
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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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 29, 2023
Is this why firms are so desperate to get associates back in the office? The post Partners Don’t Think Associates Are As Good As They Used To Be appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
AUGUST 29, 2023
The Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation announced a high treason charge on Monday against Robert Shonov, a former US consulate contract employee in Moscow. High treason carries a possible sentence of 12 to 20 years’ imprisonment. The charge falls under Article 275 of Russia’s Criminal Code. The code forbids Russian citizens from disclosing state secrets or aiding foreign states “to the detriment of the external security of the Russian Federation.” Sho
Law 360
AUGUST 29, 2023
The legal industry experienced incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to Law360 Pulse's Women in Law Report, with women now representing half of all associates.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
From the 'hey at least we're trying something' department. The post Push To Strip Fox’s Broadcast License Over Election Lies Gains New Momentum appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 31, 2023
Ryan Spear | Retreats are back! Here's a travel pro's views on what's changed and what to consider while planning. The post The Return of Law Firm Retreats: Destination Choices and Trends appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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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
AUGUST 31, 2023
Belgium on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension on the acceptance of single male asylum seekers in the country. The decision, announced by Nicole de Moor, the State Secretary for Asylum and Migration, aims to prioritize families and children due to the increasing influx of such vulnerable groups. Nicole de Moor explained the decision, stating, “I do not want to lag behind the facts, and I am therefore making the decision now to reserve all available places for families with children.
Patently O
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has called their 2.4 million square foot headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia home since 2005. But the agency does not actually own the cutting-edge facility located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the Potomac riverfront. Instead, the USPTO has leased the complex from New York-based real estate owner LCOR.
Above The Law
AUGUST 31, 2023
It's actually good that people see what's going on. The post Amy Coney Barrett Longs For The Days The Supreme Court Could Ruin Your Life In Obscurity appeared first on Above the Law.
The IP Law Blog
AUGUST 31, 2023
On July 24, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office changed its procedures for the PTO Director’s review of certain decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The decisions in question are those decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to deny or grant petitions to institute proceedings under the America Invents Act. Those proceedings include inter partes review and post grant review.
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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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Armenian state news agency Armenpress reported Friday that the country’s parliament will consider ratifying the Rome Statute. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is the treaty that established the ICC. Armenia signed the Rome Statute in October 1999 but has not ratified it. In 2004, Armenia’s Constitutional Court found that the Rome Statute did not comply with the country’s 1995 constitution.
ALPS
AUGUST 31, 2023
When considering a change in lawyer's malpractice liability carriers, understanding the effect of a retroactive coverage date in a claims-made policy will help you avoid being exposed to a gap in coverage.
Above The Law
AUGUST 29, 2023
Put aside the substance, this letter is just hilariously bad. The post Clarence Thomas Clerks Defend Boss With Worst Letter This Side Of Your Middle School Poetry appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 31, 2023
Share Justice Clarence Thomas took three trips in 2022 hosted in part or in full by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow, according to a financial disclosure form made public on Thursday morning. The form also revealed that on at least two of those trips, Thomas traveled by private jet – according to Thomas, at the recommendation of his security detail in the wake of the leaked draft opinion overturning the constitutional right to an abortion.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The Deputy Prosecutor General of Finland brought charges on Thursday against four Finnish citizens for training to commit terrorist crimes. Prosecutors say the accused allegedly held “racist beliefs” and were “preparing an armed conflict between ethnic groups.” Charges against the four include manufacturing firearms and narcotics, as well as training personnel in the manufacture and use of weapons.
LawSites
AUGUST 30, 2023
Yesterday, I reported here on the acquisition by global e-discovery company Reveal of two other leading e-discovery companies, Logikcull and IPRO , in a deal valued at more than $1 billion. Today, some of the employees of those acquired companies began receiving layoff notices. A Reveal spokesperson declined to provide the number of employees impacted, but said that the majority of both companies’ employees are staying on.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2023
That one's gonna leave a mark. The post Judge Beryl Howell Welcomes Rudy To The ‘Find Out’ Phase With Defamation Default Judgment appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
AUGUST 31, 2023
Articles and Columns for August 2023 The Case For Large Language Model Optimism in Legal Research From A Law & Technology Librarian – The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) in legal research signifies a transformative shift. This article by Sean Harrington critically evaluates the advent and fine-tuning of Law-Specific LLMs, such as those offered by.
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JURIST
AUGUST 29, 2023
Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) announced Tuesday that it has formally charged former Algerian defense minister Khaled Nezzar in relation to war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Algerian Civil War. In the indictment submitted to Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court (FCC), prosecutors said “Nezzar is accused of violating the laws of armed conflicts in accordance with the Geneva Conventions between 1992 and 1994 in connection wi
OneLegal
AUGUST 29, 2023
Legal professionals are now able to eFiling in Nevada. Learn what this means and how a competitive eFiling environment can benefit your law firm. The post Navigating the New Era of eFiling in Nevada with One Legal appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2023
Probably not the response they wanted. The post Despite Active Shooter On Campus, Some Law School Professors Soldiered On With Classes appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Disney said Friday it is narrowing its claims in Florida federal court to argue solely that Gov. Ron DeSantis violated its First Amendment rights by replacing an oversight board with hand-picked critics in a "retaliatory weaponization of government.
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