Lieblich, Eliav, How to Do Research in International Law? A Basic Guide for Beginners (October 4, 2020). 62 Harvard International Law Journal Online (2021), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3704776 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3704776 “This is a basic guide for students taking their first steps in international legal research. It mainly deals with thinking about and framing research questions,… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: May 2021
Report – Twenty firms produce 55% of world’s plastic waste
The Guardian – Plastic Waste Makers index identifies those driving climate crisis with virgin polymer production. Twenty companies are responsible for producing more than half of all the single-use plastic waste in the world, fuelling the climate crisis and creating an environmental catastrophe, new research reveals. Among the global businesses responsible for 55% of the… Continue Reading
Net Zero by 2050
International Energy Agency press release – “The number of countries announcing pledges to achieve net-zero emissions over the coming decades continues to grow. But the pledges by governments to date – even if fully achieved – fall well short of what is required to bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050… Continue Reading
How to Assess Different Contract Management Solutions
Artificial Lawyer – “In all matters of law, every single detail of every legal document counts. But the sheer volume, velocity and complexity of information make it challenging to keep track of — let alone manage — the details that matter most. Legal technology is here to help lawyers manage those contract details in an… Continue Reading
Alexa, what other devices are listening to me?
CNN Business: “More and more, the devices in your home are listening to you, your friends and family. It sounds Orwellian. It’s billed as convenient. As the Internet of Things proliferates, it creates a world in which everyday devices are interconnected via a web of sensors, apps, software and Wi-Fi. That means you can lower… Continue Reading
WHO Study – Overworking Is a Major Killer Worldwide
Gizmodo: “Working too long is a major contributor to early death across the globe, according to new research from the World Health Organization. The study, based on data from nearly 200 countries, estimates that over 700,000 people died in 2016 from heart disease and stroke linked to long working hours. Around half a billion people… Continue Reading
JD-Next: A Valid and Reliable Tool to Predict Diverse Students’ Success in Law School
Findley, Jessica and Cimetta, Adriana and Burross, Heidi and Cheng, Katherine and Charles, Matt and Balser, Cayley and Li, Ran and Robertson, Christopher T., JD-Next: A Valid and Reliable Tool to Predict Diverse Students’ Success in Law School (May 12, 2021). Arizona Legal Studies Discussion Paper No. 21-10, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3845533 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3845533 “As… Continue Reading
Americans See Broad Responsibilities for Government; Little Change Since 2019
Pew – Share of adults ‘basically content’ with federal government rises to highest point since 2004, driven by Democrats: “As public trust in the federal government remains low, Americans continue to say the federal government has a responsibility to provide support and services for all Americans in a number of forms. U.S. adults broadly agree… Continue Reading
Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say social media platforms are tearing us apart
NBC News: “Most Americans admit they use social media at least once a day, but they also believe platforms like Facebook and Twitter are doing more to divide the nation than to bring it together, according to brand-new results from the latest national NBC News poll. Overall, 66 percent of adults say they use social… Continue Reading
Gender Stereotypes Creep into Performance Reviews
Government Executive: “Negative stereotypes about men and women creep into performance reviews, research finds. A take-charge attitude at work typically earns men positive performance reviews, but for women, assertiveness only gets them so far. Although workplace evaluations are supposed to be merit-based, the study finds that gender bias too often influences how supervisors rate employees,… Continue Reading
Survey: 92% Of Firms Say They Were Prepared For Full-Scale Remote Work
LawSites – Bob Ambrogi – “Ninety-two percent of law firms worldwide say they were completely or somewhat prepared for full-scale remote work at the pandemic’s onset, a survey released this morning finds. Even so, most firms plan to increase their budgets for technology and process software and adopt more cloud-based technologies, the survey reports. Published… Continue Reading
Legal Technology Trends to Watch in 2021
Clio: “What will it take to be a successful lawyer in 2021? With the world becoming increasingly digital in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—and with that change expected to continue even after a vaccine is distributed—it’s now more crucial than ever to stay up to date with legal technology trends. To find the most useful… Continue Reading
