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These lawyers align their skills with their passions. The post How To Create A Fulfilling Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law. #Create #Fulfilling #Law #Practice

In 2017, the General Assembly ratified S.L. 2017-166 regulating “fully autonomous vehicles” on state roadways. Shea wrote about that legislation here, noting “[i]f you expect your car to begin driving you to work later this fall, however, you’ll be disappointed. In this instance, legislation has outpaced the technology it regulates.” Seven years later, what’s changed?…

Hospital systems often encounter unintended compliance risks despite their commitment to following HIPAA regulations. Improving patient care and driving business growth through the use of data analytics are worthy goals, but when tools to support these goals are inadvertently misused, unexpected violations may result. Good intentions offer little protection from an allegation of improperly obtaining…

For anyone who couldn’t attend last Wednesday’s webinar on cannabis receiverships, we are pleased to present the replay video below. It’s also hosted on YouTube, here. This webinar covered a lot of ground, and it was certainly timely. The following afternoon, reporting broke that Harborside, one of the biggest names in cannabis, was pushed into…

* Former Jaguars financial administrator in jail for embezzling millions in team funds for his own gambling suing FanDuel accusing the app of exploiting his addiction. Somewhere Diddy is preparing a filing against baby oil manufacturers. [Law360] * Fifth Circuit stops Amazon case to consider whether the NLRB has secretly been unconstitutional for the last…

Like many states, Mississippi counts absentee ballots that arrive at election offices by mail after Election Day—up to five business days after—so long as the ballots are postmarked on or before Election Day itself. Last week, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard an appeal in two consolidated…

Now That’s A Really Big What If: Legal mastermind finds clearly established legal concept unconstitutional. Straight From The Mouths Of Summer Associates: These are the top Biglaw firms to work for! What Happened To Neutrality?: Judge steps down after getting caught in the Jan. 6th crowd. Dude, Where’s My Helicopter: Negligent parking job costs the…

You bet. The post Trump Lawyers Discover Abiding Concern For Witness Safety And Sanctity Of Jury Pool appeared first on Above the Law. #Trump #Lawyers #Discover #Abiding #Concern #Witness #Safety #Sanctity #Jury #Pool

The lawyer says she sang for ‘El Chapo,’ and now she’s singing for her fans. The post From Defense Lawyer For ‘El Chapo’ To Successful Ranchera Singer appeared first on Above the Law. #Defense #Lawyer #Chapo #Successful #Ranchera #Singer

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has redefined how lawyers approach many aspects of their day-to-day work. When used intentionally and ethically, the right AI tools can help lawyers handle routine tasks with previously-unthinkable efficiency and effectiveness—including AI marketing for law firms. From creating content for your law firm website to determining what sets you apart from…