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Law firms are awash in data. Yet relatively few firms know how to responsibly protect and leverage that data — let alone have the data infrastructure needed to achieve that. Fortunately, there are practical frameworks law firms can implement to manage their data, make the most of their internal applications, […] Read More
Topics: Court Decisions, Wage & Hour Issues A recent Ninth Circuit panel held that Hyatt employees who were “laid off” in March 2020 were entitled to payment of their accrued vacation time immediately, even though the employees were not officially terminated until June 2020. Hyatt, like many other California employers, […] Read More
Four states did not meet all of the requirements to receive enhanced federal Medicaid funding during the Covid-19 public health emergency, a new Office of Inspector General (OIG) report found. During the Covid-19 public health emergency, there was a continuous enrollment provision in place that barred states from disenrolling Medicaid […] Read More
Burkina Faso coup leader Ibrahim Traore announced Friday that there would be no elections in the country until security concerns were addressed. Traore previously promised elections would be reinstated by 2024 to ensure democracy. Speaking on national television, the junta leader said elections were not a priority compared to the […] Read More
Thousands of Indigenous protestors rallied in the center of Bogota, Columbia to demand an end to the ongoing wave of violence that has disproportionately affected Indigenous communities across the country, reports Joshua Collins for Al Jazeera. The protest is the first by the Indigenous collective, called the “Minga”, to come […] Read More
We have a packed program for today’s Legaltech Week, live at 3 p.m. ET, with a guest speaker and then our deep dive into the Casetext acquisition news. To kick off the show, we’ll be joined by Paul Garibian, CEO of Nota, to talk about his company’s first-of-its-kind relationship with […] Read More
Topics: Arbitration Agreements, Court Decisions California employers should be extremely cautious about timely paying arbitration fees or could pay the price – waiving their right to arbitrate and having to proceed in court. The California Legislature and courts have long been hostile to arbitration agreements. In 2019, the California […] Read More
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Asian News International (ANI) reported on Friday that farmers in the southern Indian state of Karnataka are protesting against an order to share water from the Cauvery River with the neighbouring State of Tamil Nadu. Protests have continued for over a week in both states. The city of Bangalore, home […] Read More
The budget for a new Alabama super-size prison now under construction rose to more than $1 billion, eating into most of the $1.25 billion that lawmakers in 2021 initially agreed to spend to build two prisons each housing 4,000 inmates, reports the Washington Post. The planned 4,000-bed prison in Elmore […] Read More
In October 2020, legal industry veterans Joe Borstein and Paul Stroka set out to change the legal tech sales paradigm by founding LexFusion as a go-to-market representative of a curated collection of companies across major categories of legal technology. As the company nears its third anniversary, Borstein joins me on the LawNext podcast to reflect on […] Read More
Nathan J. Milner, partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Workers’ Compensation group, provides in CLM Magazine an analysis of fraudulent workers’ comp claims and offers best investigation and litigation practices. Nate discusses WCL 114-a, noting how it gives authority to New York Workers’ Compensation Board to disqualify lost-time benefits if for the […] Read More
If so, you may be interested in dual citizenship. This is also known as dual nationality and allows you to be recognized as a citizen of the United States and another country at the same time. It’s a complex legal status but can provide some amazing advantages. What Exactly Is […] Read More
Former Justice Department lawyer Jeff Clark just got booted out of federal court and will be facing RICO charges in Fulton County next year alongside Donald Trump and 16 other co-defendants. This afternoon, US District Judge Steve Jones declined to assume jurisdiction over the case, rejecting Clark’s argument that he […] Read More
On Friday, the Organization of American States (OAS) condemned the actions of Guatemala’s attorney general regarding delays and claims of fraud concerning recent election results within the region. They argue that this effect is unconstitutional and part of a broader “intimidation” tactic to “sow doubts about the electoral process.” The […] Read More
The FBI has uncovered an international pedophilic, Satanist extortion cult after arresting a single 23-year-old in Queens on gun possession charges, reports Ali Winston for The Guardian. The cult, known as 764, has allegedly victimized dozens if not hundreds of minors, according to law enforcement. On September 12, 2023, the […] Read More
Barely a week before the American Association of Law Libraries descends on Boston for its annual convention, a survey out today of legal professionals views on generative AI finds finds that a majority of them believe that librarians and others involved in knowledge management and research are at risk of […] Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has statutory authority to impose a salary requirement to qualify for an exemption from overtime under the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal district court in Texas holds, granting summary judgment to the DOL. Mayfield v. […] Read More
The K-1 visa allows the fiancés of American citizens to enter the US and get married within 90 days. It’s the fastest option for couples who can’t or don’t want to get married before coming to the States. What Exactly is a K-1 Fiancé Visa? The K-1 visa is a temporary 90-day […] Read More
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Kosovo police raided several locations on Friday in the country’s north, where weekend violence between Kosovars and Serbians left four people dead. The renewed violence between Kosovars and Serbians began this past Sunday when the Diocese of Raška-Prizren reported that a group of masked men in an armored vehicle breached […] Read More
The Department of Justice has indicted two pharmacists and a physician for carrying out a $170 million healthcare fraud scheme, Sarah Granau reports for Houston Public Media. Pharmacist Shalondria Simpson, owner of two Houston pharmacies, along with her sister and another pharmacist, allegedly referred prescriptions to the pharmacies in exchange […] Read More
Today on Legaltech Week, live at 3 p.m. ET, we’ll be joined by guest panelist David Horrigan, discovery counsel and legal education director at Relativity, for a post-mortem on the Relativity Fest conference that wrapped up yesterday in Chicago. Several of us were there, and we’ll share our thoughts. We […] Read More
According to the national construction industry trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, construction labor demands are high. The construction business pays well and offers great opportunities for progression. The traditionally male-dominated industry has struggled, however, to convince women to join its workforce. Little has changed in construction workplaces in the […] Read More
Litigation is not just about courtroom dramas and intense legal battles; it’s a multifaceted journey encompassing negotiation, strategy, and the pursuit of fairness. In this article, we’ll embark on a captivating exploration of litigation, shedding light on its various aspects and its role in society. A Prelude to Litigation: The […] Read More
Olga V. Mack is the VP at LexisNexis and CEO of Parley Pro, a next-generation contract management company that has pioneered online negotiation technology. Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to improving and shaping the future of law. She is convinced that the legal profession will emerge even stronger, more […] Read More
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled Thursday to allow Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce bans on gender-affirming care for minors. In a 2-1 vote, the court dismissed a challenge brought by families of transgender minors, holding that the bans did not discriminate on the basis of […] Read More
Professor Nina Kohn, along with Charlene Harrington, professor emeritus at the University of California San Francisco’s School of Nursing, and Lori Smetanka, executive director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, have contributed the article “Biden’s nursing home staffing proposal is dangerously inadequate” in The Hill. In the article, […] Read More
A marijuana banking bill that has earned the support of a bipartisan group of lawmakers has been advanced through the U.S. Senate banking committee, reports Caitlyn Kim for the Durango Herald. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking bill, known as SAFER, provides protections to banks and other financial institutions […] Read More
It was a short week for those of us in the United States, but there is still plenty for us to talk about on today’s Legaltech Week, which you can join live at 3 p.m. ET. Among the stories we plan to discuss: Our take on Threads, the potential ‘Twitter […] Read More
Andrew Maunz discusses critical functions of the EEOC that would be significantly affected by a government shutdown and how these delays might impact employers in “What To Know If Partisan Gridlock Shuts Down EEOC” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article Source link Reach Out Don’t hesitate […] Read More
Based in Växjö, Sweden, Micropower Group boasts around 460 FTEs and recorded revenue of more than SEK 1.5 billion in 2022. Polaris’s investment was made in partnership with the group’s management and former owners, who retain a significant minority ownership post-transaction. Polaris described the partnership as aiming to accelerate growth […] Read More
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Israel’s Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday over an “incapacitation” amendment, which imposed restrictions on the government’s ability to claim that the prime minister is unable to fulfill his duties. The government passed the amendment back in March, ahead of Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s corruption trials. The “incapacitation” amendment at […] Read More
In our highly polarized nation, the incendiary or anti-democratic as well as anti-rule of law rhetoric that has been flowing from former president Donald Trump and revolving around his four criminal indictments, 91 felony charges, and implicit securing of the 2024 GOP presidential nomination has already reduced the upcoming election […] Read More
In what is clearly a major milestone for Milestones, a legal tech company whose product provides law firm clients with automatic updates on their cases, it has closed a $2.1 million seed round and is rebranding as Hona to reflect the broader scope of its product’s capabilities. Leading the seed […] Read More
Topics: Employee Hiring, Discipline & Termination, New Laws & Legislation On October 1, 2023, changes to the Fair Employment and Housing Act regulations that govern how employers can use information about criminal history in employment decisions go into effect, modifying California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 11017.1. These revised […] Read More
Walker Morris also advised BGF, while Hill Dickinson advised PCP. PCP provides physiotherapists and podiatrists to primary care networks, which frees up GP capacity in the primary care sector. The firm was founded in 2020 and now employs more than 300 clinicians. By securing the investment from BGF, PCP will […] Read More
Most lawyers are perfectionists. They don’t give themselves much leeway, which means that they (and their clients, by extension) are under the impression that a lawyer will never mess anything up. But attorneys screw up every now and then, too — and it doesn’t have to rise to the level […] Read More
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Turkey responsible for unfair trial violations in a landmark judgment Tuesday concerning criminal convictions based on use of the encrypted messaging application ByLock . ByLock came under scrutiny from Turkish authorities following the failed 2016 coup attempt. The government alleged the app […] Read More
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