Lawyers Expect Growing Litigation From AI Hiring Tools Violating Discrimination Laws

ICYMI: As more state, federal and international regulations are shining a light on how AI hiring tools can discriminate, lawyers say employers need to be prepared, as "it's only a matter of time before we start seeing lawsuits."       
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IMG partners with bolt to offer device protection to travelers

IMG plans to offer the optional Mobile Device Protection add-on with more of its insurance products in the future.
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This DIY box flashes trippy lights and helps clear indoor air of the coronavirus

As the pandemic drags on, cleaning up indoor air has become a passion project not just for aerosol scientists and epidemiologists, but for a grab bag of concerned citizens.
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Why Law Firms Are Suing Ex-Clients More Frequently: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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$105M in Attorney Fees? Lawyers Could Seek Landmark Payment in T-Mobile Breach Settlement

ICYMI: Plaintiff lawyers in the $350 million data breach agreement with T-Mobile, reached on Friday, have indicated they could ask for as much as 30% of the settlement fund, or $105 million.       
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Law Firms Are Suing Ex-Clients More Frequently, Unwilling to Leave 6-Figure Legal Fees on Table

ICYMI: Realization rates are trending upward. But as firms pay closer attention to their margins, so is fee litigation.       
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Harvard & Yale Still Dominate as Biden Focuses on Diversifying the Judiciary

Altogether, 232 judges have Ivy League law degrees, representing 18% of the U.S. judiciary, according to a new American Bar Association report.       
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Inspired by Her Own Foster Care Upbringing, Law Professor Sends Care Packages to Students From Similar Backgrounds

"No one understands your circumstances and how hard you have to work," said Cary Martin Shelby, a law professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law, of students who grow up in foster care. "We need to flip the narrative from 'you're lucky to be here' to 'we need you here.'"       
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10th Circuit Dismisses Farmers' Claims Against Their Attorneys in Dispute Stemming From $1B Class Action

A federal appeals court has rebuffed an attempt by a group of corn farmers to pursue claims against its former counsel, whom the farmers allege gave faulty advice in an underlying lawsuit over genetically modified corn-seed products.       
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Small Firm Must Pay $11K+ Sanction for Failing to Oversee Bookkeeper Who Embezzled Money

It's on one small law firm to pay more than $11,000 in Virginia State Bar sanctions after no one reviewed the firm's bills or bank statements for years except for its bookkeeper, who was ultimately convicted of embezzling nearly $650,000.       
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Space Perspective unveils exciting new patented capsule design

An elegant spherical exterior maximizes the 360-degree panoramic views via the largest-ever, patented windows to be taken to the edge of space and a roomier Space Lounge interior, offering plenty of headroom as Explorers move around the capsule.
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DOJ Investigating Cybersecurity Breach of Judiciary's Court Management System

Matthew Olsen, assistant attorney general for the National Security Division , said there's an ongoing investigation into "the effort to compromise the public judicial dockets."       
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Labor of Law: Federal Noncompete Ban Would Be Far From Last Word on Issue

The example of California, where noncompetes are still widely used by employers despite the state's longstanding ban on the agreements, raises questions about whether the FTC will "have the ability or the capacity to put enough enforcement in all the different states" or whether "they [are] just going to try to kick off the worst offenders," said Majed Dakak, a partner at Kesselman Brantly Stockinger.       
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Inside Track: In an Economy Like This, What Do You Tell the Board?

"It's true that the finance department deals in numbers and data, but the lawyer's ability to navigate ambiguity can make a GC a more skilled co-pilot in rocky economic seas," one general counsel said.       
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Some experts see less value in a new L.A. mask mandate at this stage of the pandemic

Despite plans to reinstate a mask mandate in Los Angeles County, the value of widespread masking isn't what it used to be.
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Mews launches Mews Ventures to accelerate growth and transform hospitality industry

Mews Ventures focuses on investment and acquisitions across tech and hospitality.
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Someone Will Get More Patent Cases Soon: Will Judge Albright's Colleagues Follow His Lead?

A day after the district announced that patent cases filed in Waco will be spread among 12 judges, two Texas litigators said they're optimistic that the Western District will remain a patent hot spot. Others outside the state were skeptical.       
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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Making Connections With the Right People,' Says George Chaclas of Day Pitney

ICYMI: "You need to be in the trenches with your clients and understand what makes them excited. If you can do that while exceeding expectations, strong lasting relationships can be formed."       
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Taking a Stand, Firms' Internal Divide, Cyber Lawyers Needed: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Should you wait for the Omicron booster? Why experts say you should 'get it now!'

With new COVID-19 boosters expected later this year, health experts urge Californians not to put off a first or second booster shot until then.
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Swan Hellenic unveils 2023 season of cultural expedition cruises across 7 continents

Swan Hellenic unveils 2023 season of cultural expedition cruises across 7 continents, with all three new ships in its purpose-designed fleet exploring worldwide.
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Lawyers Expect Growing Litigation From AI Hiring Tools Violating Discrimination Laws

As more state, federal and international regulations are shining a light on how AI hiring tools can discriminate, lawyers say employers need to be prepared, as "it's only a matter of time before we start seeing lawsuits."       
http://dlvr.it/SVZ1tS

Sidley Austin Signs Miami's Biggest Commercial Lease of 2022

ICYMI: The 2,100 lawyer firm said it already has over 40 lawyers in a temporary Miami office as it awaits a 60,000 sq. ft. permanent space in 830 Brickell, the city's most expensive office tower.       
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Unprecedented spread of super-infectious variants heightens long COVID fears

As unprecedented numbers of Omicron subvariants continue to fuel a new coronavirus wave, there is growing alarm about long COVID, in which symptoms or increased risk of illness can persist for months or even years.
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Why Law Firms Are Suing Ex-Clients More Frequently: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Malawi sees a spike in popularity among international volunteers seeking wildlife conservation experiences

Although Africa’s tourism industry is taking longer to recover from the pandemic than other regions, demand for ecotourism and interactions with wildlife and nature is high amongst younger travellers who are seeking meaningful experiences that benefit the places, people and the wildlife they encounter.
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$105M in Attorney Fees? Lawyers Could Seek Landmark Payment in T-Mobile Breach Settlement

Plaintiff lawyers in the $350 million data breach agreement with T-Mobile, reached on Friday, have indicated they could ask for as much as 30% of the settlement fund, or $105 million.       
http://dlvr.it/SVVvll

Public Approval, Confidence in the US Supreme Court Nose-Dived in July

ICYMI: The public's approval is now more sharply polarized along party lines than it was in March, a new survey found.       
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Law Firm Business Opportunities, The Line Between Personal and Professional, GDPR Guidance: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Political Pro Bono Work, In-House Pay Gains, NFTs in Courts: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Law Firms Are Suing Ex-Clients More Frequently, Unwilling to Leave 6-Figure Legal Fees on Table

Realization rates are trending upward. But as firms pay closer attention to their margins, so is fee litigation.       
http://dlvr.it/SVSG7B

Tallinn Airport starts developing the Hydrogen Valley in Estonia with partners

In the coming six years, green hydrogen production will be developed in at least six regions in the country. Parallel to that, transport and storage infrastructure is developed, including import and export terminal infrastructure, fuelling stations and storage facilities.
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Talent Churn, Demand Pulled Attention From Pro Bono: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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L.A. County coronavirus cases start to flatten as decision on mask mandate looms

Weekly coronavirus cases, while showing signs of flattening in L.A. County, remain elevated as a decision on reimposing an indoor mask mandate looms.
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Should Law Firm Staff Be Worried?: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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'Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card' or Good Public Policy?: Attorneys Divided Over Doctrine Barring Suits Over 'Bad' Settlements

While some lawyers say they'd be happy to ditch the rule—which is unique to Pennsylvania—established in Muhammad v. Strassburger, others argue the rule's protections guard against a legal "Pandora's Box."       
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Following Fingerprint 'Rejection' and Twitter Storm, Bar Applicant Wins Appeal to Sit for Exam

Around midnight Thursday, Blake posted that the "IndianaBLE was kind and thoughtful enough to reconsider their decision. I'm incredibly thankful for their decision, and for the kindness I've received from the staff of the BLE."       
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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Making Connections With the Right People,' Says George Chaclas of Day Pitney

"You need to be in the trenches with your clients and understand what makes them excited. If you can do that while exceeding expectations, strong lasting relationships can be formed."       
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Taking a Stand, Firms' Internal Divide, Cyber Lawyers Needed: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Strengthening small businesses is a big deal, say CHTA/OAS

Attendees at the OAS gathering will explore how to build the resilience of Caribbean STEs to disasters and will review and respond to the findings and recommendations from more than 500 enterprises and stakeholders to help accelerate business continuity from future crises.
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Shearman & Sterling Taps Meta Leader as First Diversity and Inclusion Chief

Loretta Pearce "brings innovative ideas and initiatives that will help us continue to foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people can succeed and thrive," said senior partner David Beveridge.       
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On Polarizing Issues, Internal Division Threatens Firms More Than External Criticism

Big Law firms are seldom absorbed with the opinions of politicians and activists, but unavoidable issues like election fraud, gun violence, and reproductive rights could drag them into the melee.       
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Sidley Austin Signs Miami's Biggest Commercial Lease of 2022

The 2,100 lawyer firm said it already has over 40 lawyers in a temporary Miami office as it awaits a 60,000 sq. ft. permanent space in 830 Brickell, the city's most expensive office tower.       
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'I'm over it.' Many in L.A. shrug off COVID-19 wave despite super-infectious subvariants

Coronavirus cases are rising in California because of super-infectious Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. But the public is not on high alert.
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Procon Solution announces integration with Vibe Systems Ltd.

The integration between Procon and Vibe will increase efficiency and improve accuracy of booking and order handling management for our mutual customers.
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Sketching Justice & Justices | Waiting for the SG | SCOTUS Approval Rating Tanks

The brief respite from the crush of decisions allowed us to catch up with court artist Art Lien, who recently retired after four decades of court sketching.       
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Public Approval, Confidence in the US Supreme Court Nose-Dived in July

The public's approval is now more sharply polarized along party lines than it was in March, a new survey found.       
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Law Firms Pivot as IPO Flow Slows: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Political Pro Bono Work, In-House Pay Gains, NFTs in Courts: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Europe’s aviation chaos crushes confidence in flying

Amsterdam and London are worst affected.
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Talent Churn, Demand Pulled Attention From Pro Bono: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Airlines leaving half a billion pounds on the table, new data reveals

Call to airlines to act as concerns about travel documentation top list of traveller worries.
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Big Law Unlikely to Bow to Threats on Abortion Travel: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Should Law Firm Staff Be Worried?: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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China NFT Ruling Seeks to 'Cool Down the Hype,' Hong Kong Attorneys Say

ICYMI: While China's first-ever NFT court ruling added stricter burdens to marketplaces and led to some NFT bans, many think it is setting the stage for the growth of the digital asset market in the country.       
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Survey reveals where Americans have the most stomach trouble while on vacation

Mexico is the top destination where tourists on vacation have experienced stomach troubles the most, according to Radical Storage’s survey of 2,200 Americans. Over three quarters (78%) of Americans booking a vacation say that their decisions are influenced by food hygiene.
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How Firms Are Bringing Associates Back Into the Fold: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Over 2,200 Male Partners Start Own Call to Action Post-Dobbs

The effort is in solidarity with a similar effort by thousands of women law firm partners who pledged to support reproductive rights in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.       
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Baker McKenzie Completes Russia Spinoff Six Months in the Making

ICYMI: The move to separate from its offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg comes just weeks after a partner presented under the firm's name at a Vladimir Putin-hosted event.       
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'A Lot of People Are Not Busy': When M&A Slows, The Whole Firm Feels It

ICYMI: Ancillary practices to M&A are seeing a drop in billed hours, while fewer lawyers may be hired in these areas. "Everything that ties into deal work is off," said one law firm leader.       
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JetBlue cuts down queues at the airport by introducing vital technology

JetBlue, New York's Hometown Airline,  is partnering with 15below for paperless collection of customer data.
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Law Firms Pivot as IPO Flow Slows: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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