Immigration

Expert Analysis

• Rebuttal

  AI Can't Accurately Predict Case Length And Cost — Yet

  

  A recent Law360 guest article argued that artificial intelligence can precisely estimate the length and cost of a new case, but several limitations will likely delay truly accurate predictions for years to come, says Andrew Russell at Shaw Keller.

• Coronavirus And Immigration: Tips For The Global Employer

  

  As nations implement new border controls and close foreign visa processing locations in response to the coronavirus, global employers should be prepared to swiftly identify foreign workers in affected areas and jobs that can be performed remotely, and adapt existing relocation plans, says Yasmin Mirreh at Erickson Immigration.

• Lawyers Can Build Trust Through The Spoken Word

  

  As attorneys, we may prefer the precision of written communication, but a phone call or an in-person conversation builds trust by letting others see and hear our authentic selves, rather than something constructed or scripted, says mediator Sidney Kanazawa of ARC.

• Opinion

  Legal Prediction Is Demanding But Not Impossible

  

  The New Jersey Supreme Court’s recent decision in Balducci v. Cige incorrectly concluded that predicting the length and cost of a case is nearly impossible, and overlooked artificial intelligence's ability to do so, says Joseph Avery with Claudius Legal Intelligence.

• 7 Key Elements Of An Employer Immigration Program

  

  With strong international demand for qualified talent, it has never been more critical for companies to develop and maintain robust, comprehensive immigration programs that support their overall business objectives while being nimble enough to accommodate frequent change in government policy, says Emily Allen at Fragomen.

• Malpractice Landscape Is Becoming Riskier For BigLaw

  

  A recent survey of lawyers’ professional liability insurers revealed an increase in malpractice claims against law firms, suggesting clients will demand more accountability in the coming decade, say Gerald Klein and Amy Nguyen at Klein & Wilson.

• Perspectives

  Book Review: A Lawyer Reflects On Defending Guilty People

  

  In her new book, "Guilty People," Abbe Smith successfully conveys that seeing ourselves in people who commit crime may be the first step to exacting change in our justice system, says U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa of the District of Arizona.

• Opinion

  The Weak Justification For The New Travel Ban

  

  The limited nature of President Donald Trump's new travel ban seems to undercut its purported legal justification, says Jeffrey Gorsky at Berry Appleman.

• Series

  Why I Became A Lawyer: Following A Serendipitous Path

  

  I went to law school intending to pursue a career in politics, inspired by Ted Sorensen and Gary Hart — but learning to solve problems in a new and exciting way drew me to litigation, says David Goodman of Goodman Law Group Chicago.

• 7 Ethics Questions To Ask Before Marketing Your Law Firm

  

  While ethics rules for attorney advertising vary by state and are frequently updated, there are several basic principles that all firms should understand, says Michelle King at Reputation Ink.

• Why National Injunctions Will Survive High Court Scrutiny

  

  Despite questions about the constitutionality and practicality of federal courts issuing national injunctions, which have seen an uptick in response to recent legislative and regulatory developments, this legal tool is here to stay — for better or worse, says Adam Shelton at the Institute for Justice.

• Opinion

  Most Lawyers Do Not Understand How AI Works

  

  Clearview AI's problematic attempt to defend its facial recognition and artificial intelligence technology provides a potent case study in potential pitfalls for lawyers working on AI issues, say Albert Fox Cahn and John Veiszlemlein at the Urban Justice Center's Surveillance Technology Oversight Project.

• 4 Considerations When Moving To A New Law Firm

  

  When contemplating a lateral move to a new law firm, lawyers should carefully review questions concerning firm structure, benefits, compensation and binding documents in order to identify obligations and potential red flags, say Amy Richardson and Lauren Snyder at Harris Wiltshire.

• 'Public Charge' Rule Will Create New Hurdles For Work Visas

  

  Implementation of the so-called public charge rule, given a temporary green light earlier this week by the U.S. Supreme Court, raises a host of logistical, regulatory and privacy concerns not previously at issue in employer-based visa sponsorship, say Shannon Donnelly and Jamie Cheung at Morgan Lewis.

• A Modest Plan To Streamline Civil Cases In LA Superior Court

  

  The California Legislature's recent effort to simplify civil litigation is laudable, but working with the Los Angeles Superior Court to make efficient litigation stipulations mandatory, rather than voluntary, would improve the process further, say professor Gary Craig and students Jasmine Gomez and Kennedy Myers at Loyola Law School.