All’s Fair In Love and Law: Prof Finds A Strategic Source For Funding Ukraine
Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the enemy. Thus the army will have food enough for its needs.
Congressman Blasts Six Lawyers For Collecting Russian ‘Blood Money.’ Only Six?
Asks State Department to bar them from entering United States.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Justice Tech Company Paladin Partners with Ukraine’s Legal Development Network to Launch European Pro Bono Portal to Assist with War Relief
The portal was launched by the Legal Development Network.
What Actually Happens To Seized Russian Assets After Uncle Sam Snatches Oligarchs’ Toys?
Hopefully, we get to find out what the market is like for a slightly used Russian oligarch’s yacht.
Morning Docket: 04.07.22
* Pressure mounts as Russia's actions in Ukraine labeled genocidal. [CNN] * Freedom or free doom? Wind energy can be a life or death reality for bald eagles and other birds. Bet they'll be safer once each death costs the company about $30k. [NPR] * Handsy cop quietly gets his job back. Don't worry, not in the Cuomo way. Just the Ike way. That's apparently acceptable for the force. [Vice] * Just change the words a little: Ohio copies Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. [Dispatch] * It is no longer illegal to braid hair in Idaho without a cosmetology license. In other news, it was once illegal to braid hair in Idaho without a cosmetology license. [Forbes]
States Move To Divest From Russia
A growing number of states have joined the U.S. government and a host of allied nations around the world in imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
The Biglaw Firm Advising Ukraine On Sanctions
The Biglaw firm is providing the services pro bono.
Work Visa Options To Consider For Ukrainian Nationals
On March 24, the Biden administration unveiled plans to expedite the refugee program that would enable 100,000 Ukrainian nationals into the United States.
Tankies Sinking In Ukraine’s Muddy Fields
The war hasn’t been good for Russia’s Western apologists.
LexisNexis Has The Resources You Need To Navigate The Developing Situation In Ukraine
LexisNexis is standing with Ukraine and condemning the Russian invasion. At the same time, they’re compiling critical resources to help citizens and businesses, both in Ukraine and abroad, to navigate the continually changing legal landscape.
Protégé™ In CourtLink® Explains The Whole Case Faster
Designed to reduce manual docket work by prioritizing what litigators need most: on-demand full docket summarization that explains the whole case to date, followed by on-demand document summaries for filing triage, and AI-powered natural language searching for faster search and retrieval.
Morning Docket: 03.24.22
* Bad Blood: Apple is facing antitrust litigation because of its heart monitoring capabilities. [9to5Mac] * Idaho’s governor just yolo signed a bill that flouts Roe. [NYT] * All hands on deck: students are putting books on hold to support Ukraine. [Reuters] * No Cuomo: NY passed laws that will strengthen harassment and discrimination protections. [National Law Review] * According to the judge, you’re gonna need some paperwork for that. [Tennessee Lookout]
What All The Biglaw Firms Are Saying About Future Russia Business
Stanford Law School has compiled the master list of firm statements.
Ukraine: Why TPS Alone Is Not Enough
The United States swiftly granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukraine and that is commendable. Yet, it is not enough.
Ukraine Looms Over Legal Tech Industry
Ukraine had a booming IT scene with deep ties to the sector.
Top 10 Biglaw Firm To Close Its Doors In Russia
What are your firm's plans regarding Russia and Ukraine?