Above The Law
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Bill, baby, bill! At this firm, associates will be able to make up to 20% on top of their year-end bonuses for big billable hours. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces New Compensation Scheme, With Extra Cash For The Highest Billers appeared first on Above the Law.
ALPS
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it can be a hassle, but there are really good reasons why this should be a priority. But first, a story to set the stage.
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Teddy Snyder | It turns out there’s a name for filler words such as like, you know, well, umm, and OK. The post The Articulated Pause: You Don’t Have to Make Noise While You Think appeared first on Attorney at Work.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in a challenge to the constitutionality of a provision of a 2017 corporate tax reform law. A Washington State couple went to court to challenge the law after it increased their tax bill by a one-time payment of roughly $15,000. The federal government says that if the tax is struck down, it could cost the government hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue over the next decade.
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2023
A report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security published Wednesday found that cyberattacks targeting elections are increasing worldwide and are now more likely to be seen during Canada’s next ballot. According to the report, the proportion of elections targeted by cyberattacks has increased from 10 percent in 2015 to 26 percent in 2022. Approximately 25 percent and 35 percent of countries being targeted by these attacks from 2015 to 2022 are NATO and OECD countries, respectively.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Up to $40,000 in special bonuses at Cahill! The post Biglaw Firm Matches Raises And Year-End Bonuses, Comes Over The Top With Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Each year for the past three years, the LexisNexis African Ancestry Network LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation Fellowship has awarded fellowships to promising law students to participate in research projects related to eliminating racism in the legal system. This year, 15 students received fellowships of $10,000 each to spend nine months working in teams to research one of five “cluster projects” that the fellowship program targeted for the potential to make a meaningful impact.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Share Chief Justice John Roberts opened Monday’s argument session with a heartfelt tribute to the late retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who died Friday at age 93. “I note that memorial drapery has been placed on the door of our courtroom to signify mourning for” O’Connor, the chief justice told a packed courtroom present for oral arguments in the bankruptcy case Harrington v.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Knowing what to look for in a lawyer is crucial. Here are eight traits that every paralegal should look for when deciding to work with an attorney in order to create a successful and solid working relationship. The post 8 lawyer traits to look for when deciding to work with an attorney appeared first on One Legal.
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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
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The Sri Lankan government announced Friday the establishment an independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation through an act introduced in Sri Lanka’s Parliament. The government stated that the commission is intended to “ensure an inclusive process in developing legislation that strengthens and safeguards national unity through truth, transitional justice, reconciliation, reparation and social cohesion.” The commission will also aim to prevent any conflict between
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“Quick appeal vowed in ruling finding Wisconsin’s 1849 law doesn’t ban abortions”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. And Kelsey Jukam of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Wisconsin judge declares 1849 law does not apply to consensual abortions; The 1849 law pertains to feticide, not abortion, a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday.” You can access today’s ruling of the Dane County, Wisconsin Circuit Court at this
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 7, 2023
A judge in Chicago overturned a murder conviction Tuesday after defense lawyers produced evidence that an eyewitness who testified during the 2014 trial was legally…
Patently O
DECEMBER 7, 2023
by Dennis Crouch H. Lundbeck A/S v. Lupin Ltd. , Nos. 2022-1194, 2022-1208, 2022-1246 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 7, 2023) (Opinion by Judge Dyk, joined by Judges Prost and Hughes). The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court judgment finding that Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDAs”) submitted by generic drug manufacturers did not infringe patents rights held by H.
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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
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Ukrainian authorities appeared to claim credit for the assassination of Illia Kyva, a former presidential candidate and member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament), near Moscow on Wednesday. Andriy Yusov, spokesman for the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service, appeared to confirm the killing in a video, stating that Kyva was “one of the biggest scumbags, traitor, and collaborators,” and that his death was “justice” Yusov added that “ Such a fate will
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“A Moot Supreme Court on ADA Lawsuits; Justice Thomas warns of docket manipulation as a big case goes nowhere”: This editorial will appear in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “A Moot Supreme Court on ADA Lawsuits; Justice Thomas warns of docket manipulation as a big case goes nowhere” appeared first on How Appealing.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Last week, the Sabin Center’s Peer Reviewer Network provided a detailed comment in response to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ Call for Comments on the draft study concerning the impact of climate change on human rights in Africa. The comment offers recommendations to strengthen the draft study’s approach to the human rights implications of climate change and addresses key areas of climate change law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Twenty-four people have been put to death in the US this year with the executions all taking place in five states as of December 7. The death penalty has always been, and continues to be, a regional punishment favored in the most violent, politically conservative states: the Confederate states and their bordering neighbors. Yet this region of the country is considered the most religious, especially with evangelical Christians.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Slovak truck drivers joined Polish truck drivers on Friday and announced that they would block the Vysne Nemecke border crossing with Ukraine to protest EU policies towards Ukrainian competitors, which they call unfair. The Slovak truckers union UNAS released a statement saying they want to the EU immediately terminate an agreement with Ukraine that they believe is causing the transport market in Slovakia and Poland to collapse.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“Supreme Court May Push Sackler Opioid Case to Congress; Chief Justice John Roberts appeared ready to shunt the unusual Purdue Pharma settlement to legislators; But does he have the votes?” Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion. The post “Supreme Court May Push Sackler Opioid Case to Congress; Chief Justice John Roberts appeared ready to shunt the unusual Purdue Pharma settlement to legislators; But does he have the votes?
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Rutgers Law School, COME GET YOUR GUY! The post Today In Menendez Follies: Should You Use Gold Bars Previously Photographed By Police To Bribe A Senator? appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 8, 2023
After careful consideration and deliberation, John Jay College has made the difficult decision to close The Crime Report. This decision, driven by financial constraints, comes after 15 years of providing a platform for thoughtful and accurate criminal justice journalism. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your support and contributions, which have played a crucial role in influencing the national conversation on criminal justice issues and helped us to highlight quality journalism in t
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JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) formally unsealed war crime charges against four Russian soldiers on Wednesday. The soldiers charged with three war crimes each—unlawful confinement, torture and inhuman treatment—and one count of conspiracy to commit war crimes. The defendants face a maximum penalty of life in prison. None are currently in custody.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Again Cited as Ga., Pa. Courts Tie for No. 1 Judicial Hellhole; Cook County, Illinois; California; New York City and South Carolina asbestos litigation ranked second through fifth”: Everett Catts of The Daily Report of Fulton County, Georgia has this article. You can access the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2023/2024 Judicial Hellholes Report at this link.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Buying gifts for the analog-leaning attorney in your life might seem like an impossible task. In a digital-forward gadget universe, finding something cool that doesn't need batteries or a software update is kind of maddening. Get one of these six gifts for your retro-tech friends and they'll say thanks for such a remarkably thoughtful present. Probably with a handwritten card in perfect cursive.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Former professor sues law school claiming that the probe into his sleeping with students is the REAL sexual harassment. The post Law Professor Who Slept With 1Ls Now Seeks Piece Of ASS Law appeared first on Above the Law.
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