LawSites

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In an explosive exposé last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that 131 federal judges broke the law by hearing cases where they had a financial interest. To uncover those violations, reporters reviewed the financial holdings of some 700 federal judges and compared them against tens of thousands of court cases.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It was founded by three friends (a lawyer, a law professor, and a legal tech entrepreneur) and is truly a grassroots effort with a big heart. The Awards also boasts 28 world-class judges and 10 award categories, including lifetime achievement. Don’t miss out! This event will not be televised. Cheers and hope to see you there!

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Returning home with 15 episodes (linked below), it was our pleasure to interview the leadership, network news personalities, federal judges, ABA Medal winners, top presenters, singers , and more who participated in one of the legal profession’s largest gatherings. Avoiding Malpractice in Family Law. Legal Education and Student Lending.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Legal writing projects, encompassing legal briefs, motions, and closing arguments, are often the backbone of a law firm’s workload. Use Shorter Words Considering the frequency with which judges and lawyers review legal documents daily, try to prepare concise briefs and clearly communicate your arguments.

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Clio

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Treating people fairly and equitably when resolving conflict or disputes may seem like common sense, but it doesnt always happen in practiceparticularly in the justice system In this post, well explore procedural justice and why its important in the practice of law and the courtroom. How is technology aiding the justice system?

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Legal Talk Network

MARCH 8, 2019

Thanks to our recent audio coverage and a related Above The Law article (hat-tip Bob Ambrogi ), I learned that the first ABA TECHSHOW took place in 1986, the same year our culture met Oprah Winfrey, had “ the need for speed ”, and was graced with the birth of Lady Gaga. Sara Agate, MPH (@sara_agate) March 2, 2019. But so what?

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 4, 2024

“Since then, one of my soap boxes that I try to advocate on all the time is that we need to see more lawyers in senior positions in leadership positions, in these amazing roles like partners and law school deans and professors and judges talking about the struggles they’ve faced and how they’ve gotten through it.”

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 26, 2019

Tune in to hear the touching story of an inspirational letter that went unanswered for decades. State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019: Ted Boutrous and Tom Leatherbury on Open Government Law and Fake News. State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019: ‘Get Paid and Have a Life’ with Judge Audrey Moorehead. pic.twitter.com/QkIVXpaxqf.

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Kevin O'Keefe

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Knowing many legal professionals are pessimists when it comes to AI, Clio is bringing in an optimist on AI in the law, Mark Britton to speak next week at #ClioCon in Nashville. Britton has a similar optimism for AI and the legal world, from legal consumers to lawyers to judges to lawmakers.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Although often written off as pesky licensing requirements, CLE opportunities can do wonders to keep you up to speed on changes in the law. It’s also a perfect time to grow professionally seek out new mentors from whom you can learn about the law and your community of attorneys. Also, make sure to look laterally.

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lennyesq

JUNE 21, 2023

District Judge James Moody issued a permanent injunction against Arkansas’ law prohibiting gender-affirming care. The state is expected to appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, setting up a potential hearing in the US Supreme Court. See WaPo, Arkansas federal judge blocks first ban on gender-affirming care.

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Legal Talk Network

AUGUST 1, 2021

For inspiration, laughs, and sober advice, I recommend the following playlist explaining #FreeBritney and covering the WALL-E of legal tech, surly judges, and SCOTUS poetry. When you hear artificial intelligence and you think “Black Mirror,” “The Matrix,” or the supervillain Ultron, Jared Correa says to relax.

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Clio

MAY 30, 2024

Knowing what a motion hearing is and how to handle it is crucial for any lawyer. These hearings are where attorneys argue specific requests before a judge, and the outcomes can greatly influence a case. In this post, we dive into why these hearings matter and what lawyers need to know to navigate them successfully.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rigorous security and confidentiality controls provide the trust needed to gain adoption at top law firms. She believes empowering the next generation of legal professionals with AI will modernize law practice to better serve unmet needs. So but I hear we have another Schwartz. Excuse was Sorry, didn’t check it.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Massachusetts case did involve a lawyer, as well as the lawyer’s associate and two recent law school graduates not yet admitted to practice. He blamed the mistake on his own ignorance of AI and attributed the inclusion of the cases to two recent law school grads and an associate who worked on the memoranda.

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Clio

MARCH 6, 2025

For clients concerned about issues of prejudice, unfairness, inconvenience, improper venue, or for cases requiring judges with special knowledge, a motion to transfer venue can be used to ensure a fair and comfortable legal process. In New York, for example, the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) outlines three grounds for a change in venue.

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Technically Legal

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Virtual court hearings are the subject of Episode 38. We talked to Magistrate Judge Tony Leung via Zoom about using Zoom videoconferences for court. Judge Leung sits on the bench for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and has a pretty impressive background.

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Legal Talk Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In this week’s episode of “The Jury is Out” host, John Simon, sits down with experienced industry professionals Richard Finneran (partner with the BCLP Law Firm) and Joan M. And credibility is important – especially when it comes to convincing a judge on appeal. Lockwood (attorney with Gray Ritter Graham) to discuss just this and more.

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 24, 2020

a live blog post of a College of Law Practice Management virtual event. ODR = online dispute resolution) The session description is below; the panelists are: Jordan Furlong, moderator—author, speaker, analyst, forecaster at Law 21. Nicole Nehama Auerbach—litigator, co-founder of pioneering law firms Valorem Law and ElevateNext.

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LawSites

MAY 25, 2021

The balding, stern-faced judge stares down at me from his bench, framed by flags to either side of him, a judicial seal on the wall behind him. It is just the judge, the jury and me. The judge nods, but it looks like a nod of impatience, not of listening. Click another button, and I see myself from the perspective of the judge.

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TechLaw Crossroads

JUNE 27, 2023

Pennsylvania judges have committed to have oral hearings on motions that might otherwise be decided on briefs–if a younger lawyer is involved is one way to do this. For example, I came across a standard Pretrial Order recently entered by Federal Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Obsidian Dynamics Transcript of Discovery Hearing Before Honorable Judith Hand, Magistrate Judge Appearances : On behalf of Plaintiff Genesis Technology Sarah Lovington Savath, Saine and Soore, LLP On behalf of Defendant Obsidian Dynamics Jeremy Putkin Mirkland and Mellis, LLP — The Court : Ms. The Court : Come again?

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TechLaw Crossroads

MARCH 4, 2024

At LegalWeek and TechShow, the clear message was that Gen AI will disrupt legal as nothing before and that lawyers and law firms are rushing to adopt and use the technology like nothing ever before. They also saw judges issuing orders requiring certification of use and review. Instead, the lawyers focused on the hallucination risks.

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Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This case got assigned to Judge Alsup’s courtroom. I previously summarized Judge Alsup’s modus operandi about motions to dismiss: Judge Alsup gives the benefit of the doubt to plaintiffs on motions to dismiss, only to hammer them on summary judgment if their evidence doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.

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Trial Technology

JULY 20, 2021

Yes, we will continue to utilize remote appearances, especially in hearings, bench trials, and for cost-savings and convenience when expert witnesses are required to travel cross-country and spend a week or so in a nice hotel. District Judge Jed S. The short and simple answer is yes and no. Clients simply can't justify that.

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LLRX

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

16, 2024, in a bid to overturn a law that would force the video app to divorce from its China-based parent company or be banned in the U.S. During the appearance before a panel of judges at the U.S. TikTok headed to court on Sept.

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Eric Goldman

JANUARY 21, 2024

In other words, the court could have–AND SHOULD HAVE–called out these issues during the ex parte TRO hearing. The judge doesn’t issue a mea culpa for her avoidable mistake or excoriate Viral DRM for getting an undeserved TRO. Judge Pushes Back on Copyright SAD Scheme Cases–Viral DRM v.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 4, 2025

However, a court would almost never independently spot the standing problem at an ex parte TRO hearing. So the outcome in the most recent case exposes yet another reason to oppose the SAD Scheme, because plaintiffs could very well be overclaiming their copyright standing and judges are unlikely to realize this on their own.

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Clio

JANUARY 15, 2025

In an unprecedented move, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Siegel recently used virtual reality (VR) technology during a stand-your-ground hearing. By immersing himself in the VR simulation, the judge was able to view the crime scene from the defendants point of view, offering a unique perspective on the incident.

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Legal Talk Network

JULY 23, 2021

Hear about her dev-to-rev strategy. On Legal Talk Today , UT Texas School of Law Prof Randall Erben breaks down the unique constitutional provisions that have empowered Texas Democrats to break quorum by fleeing to the nation’s capital. District Judge David O. Texas politics translated. Combating homelessness coast to coast.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JUNE 27, 2023

Pennsylvania judges have committed to have oral hearings on motions that might otherwise be decided on briefs–if a younger lawyer is involved is one way to do this. For example, I came across a standard Pretrial Order recently entered by Federal Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 6, 2023

Our Commissioner Spotlights highlight the judges, lawyers, and educators from across Illinois who serve as our Commissioners. This Commissioner Spotlight highlights a remarkable woman, Judge Alicia N. This Commissioner Spotlight highlights a remarkable woman, Judge Alicia N. Why did you want to become a judge?

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Clio

APRIL 15, 2025

As a family lawyer, you likely hear the same questions daily: “How long will the divorce take?” We’ve analyzed the latest family law statistics to uncover key trends in divorce outcomes, custody arrangements, and court decisions that impact your daily practice. million are family law cases.

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Colin S. Levy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Aliza Shatzman is the President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project , a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support and resources to those who do not. Aliza earned her BA from Williams College and her JD from Washington University School of Law.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 13, 2024

The judge who struck down Elon Musk’s compensation package is hearing it from the dumbest people on the planet. The post Elon Musk Supporters Bombard Judge With Angry Letters — She’s Not Even Opening Them appeared first on Above the Law.

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Eric Goldman

JANUARY 4, 2024

After a couple of defendants showed up, the judge denied a TRO extension because of the possible lack of merit in the plaintiff’s infringement allegations. Schedule A Defendants Judge Pushes Back on SAD Scheme Sealing Requests Roblox Sanctioned for SAD Scheme Abuse–Roblox v. Then, the case fell apart.

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