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Maryland Bar Association Promotes Increased Judicial Security

E-Discovery LLC

It was great to read MSBA Leads the Way in Advocating for Judicial and Attorney Security | Maryland State Bar Association (July 30, 2024), written by the MSBA President, Raphael J. Santini. He wrote: “In the wake of Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson’s tragic murder in October 2023, the Maryland State Bar Association has taken a proactive stance in championing judicial security.

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‘Deliberate Indifference’: Court Rulings Challenge Extreme Heat Conditions in Prisons

The Marshall Project

“If it’s 103 outside, it may be 107 to -8 inside of your cell,” said a man who worked in the fields while imprisoned in Texas.

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Ukraine Conflict Deepens: Kremlin’s Information Warfare and Media Suppression

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As the Russo-Ukrainian conflict continues to escalate, the battleground is increasingly defined by not just military operations but also a fierce struggle for control over information. This update, as of August 9, 2024, delves into the multifaceted nature of the conflict, highlighting significant military developments such as Ukrainian advances in Kursk Oblast and strategic strikes on Russian assets.

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Conduct Unbecoming (Or, Resulting In A Restraining Order) Part II

SW&L Attorneys Blog

In a recent blog article , we reviewed North Dakota Supreme Court case law for examples of what particular kinds of behavior is sufficient or insufficient to show “ disorderly conduct ” for purposes of obtaining a disorderly conduct restraining order (“DCRO”). Remember, “disorderly conduct” means “intrusive or unwanted acts, words, or gestures that are intended to adversely affect the safety, security, or privacy of another person.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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OpenAI’s SearchGPT Enters Search Engine Fray, Promises Real-Time, Transparent Results

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In an industry-shifting move, OpenAI has entered the competitive search engine arena with the introduction of SearchGPT, a tool designed to merge the power of AI with the transparency and reliability demanded by today’s digital information landscape. This initiative marks a significant development for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, as it highlights the critical balance between AI-driven innovation and responsible data usage.

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Klein & Wilson Wins $18.2 Million Binding Arbitration Award and Receives Check For $18,381,726.51 – 100% Of The Award

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

Klein & Wilson represented an egg broker against an egg farm that contracted to sell all its eggs to the broker. The farm experienced a total loss because of a fire. After the farm renewed its flock, the farm experienced another total loss due to avian influenza. The farm renewed its flock again. Then the farm refused to sell its eggs to the broker on the basis that the contract provided for sales of “processed” eggs, not “nest run” (unprocessed) eggs, and the farm co