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The Iranian authorities are set to carry out finger amputation sentences against three prisoners as early as April 11, 2025. Amnesty International warned Friday that amputation sentences, amounting to torture , and the denial of legal representation are violations of international law. Iranian authorities have informed the menHadi Rostami, Mehdi Sharifian, and Mehdi Shahivandthat they are sentenced to “ have four fingers on their right hands completely cut off so only the palm of their han
Wayne Hassay | No-nonsense insight on how legal service plans work and how they deliver for solo and small law firms. The post Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Legal Practice: How Lawyers Can Leverage Legal Service Plans appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The French competition regulator, Autorit de la concurrence, fined Apple on Monday $162 million over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) tool. The regulator found that the ATT framework was unnecessarily complex and biased, violating France’s and EU’s privacy laws. The agency fined Apple because the consent required by ATT is burdensome for users, violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act.
By Steven J. Gonzalez On March 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan ordered that FDAs Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT) Final Rule be vacated and set aside, in its entirety. That Rule sought to codify FDAs view that LDTs are medical devices subject to FDA regulation under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and then phase out, over a four-year period, FDAs purported policy of enforcement discretion for such tests.
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Getting started is hard to do. Whether you are transitioning from a law firm to an in-house role or stepping into your first in-house position, the shift can be overwhelming. Many lawyers quickly realize that law school does not fully prepare them for the realities of in-house practice. Its a common complaint among legal professionals — some argue that law schools should do more to bridge the gap, while others believe that new in-house lawyers must take the initiative to gain practical exp
Share The Supreme Court on Monday appeared sympathetic to the argument by a Catholic Charities chapter that Wisconsin violated the Constitution when it refused to give the group the same exemption from the states unemployment tax that it provides to churches, religious schools, and some religious groups. Justices from both sides of the ideological spectrum seemed to agree that the states denial of the exemption amounted to discrimination against Catholic Charities, with Justice Elena Kagan sugge
Share The Supreme Court on Monday appeared sympathetic to the argument by a Catholic Charities chapter that Wisconsin violated the Constitution when it refused to give the group the same exemption from the states unemployment tax that it provides to churches, religious schools, and some religious groups. Justices from both sides of the ideological spectrum seemed to agree that the states denial of the exemption amounted to discrimination against Catholic Charities, with Justice Elena Kagan sugge
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AIs fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.
“Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador must be returned to US, judge rules; The judge issued the order requiring the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia following an extraordinary hearing during which the government admitted that hed been deported in violation of federal law”: Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney of Politico have this report.
Ed. note : This is the latest in the article series, Cybersecurity: Tips From the Trenches , by our friends at Sensei Enterprises , a boutique provider of IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics services. Another week and another data breach hit the press with thousands of victims medical records accessed by attackers. Bassford Remele, a Minnesota-based law firm, announced that it had experienced a data breach starting last summer.
Share The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Monday morning, asking the justices to block an order by a federal judge in Maryland that instructed the federal government to return a Maryland man erroneously deported to El Salvador, where he is being held in a maximum-security mega-prison, to the United States by Monday evening. Shortly after the government came to the Supreme Court, the U.S.
Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
The US District Court for the Northern District of California on Monday granted the plaintiffs’ motion to postpone Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s attempt remove the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Venezuelan immigrants. Earlier this month, the DHS sought to reduce TPS as a way to limit migration pathways to the US on the grounds of national security.
Two leading international legal transformation think tanks, Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), are joining forces effective April 1.
“Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case; The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the groups activities in serving the states poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. And Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court appears to back tax exemption for Catholic Charities; The Wisconsin Catholic Charities case has implications for other religiously connected nonprofits
Uh-oh! As noted by Reuters , the national Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) mean scaled score is back to an all-time low. This isnt what we like to see when it comes to the bar. Higher MBE scores from recent administrations of the exam gave those in legal academia some hope that the future would be brighter for test-takers. Unfortunately, according to the the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), average MBE scores are down to a dismal 130.8.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday largely upheld the Food and Drug Administrations denials of two companies applications to sell flavored liquids for use in e-cigarettes. In a unanimous ruling, the justices threw out a ruling by the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit holding that the FDA had improperly pulled a regulatory switcheroo when it gave the companies instructions that they followed but then ignored those instructions and denied authorization while imposing new req
Amnesty International (AI) welcomed on Tuesday Itaipu Binacional s decision to finance the restitution of indigenous land in Brazil to the Av Guaran Paranaense people (“the Av Guaran”). These lands were previously dispossessed for the construction of the Itaip hydroelectric dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay. However, the organization stressed that while this measure is a positive first step toward compensating the Av Guaran for the human rights violations they have end
Amy Kosey | Five tips to help your firm strike the right balance between functionality and cloud costs. The post Top 5 Tips for Managing Your Law Firm Cloud Costs appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
“J&J Effort to Use Bankruptcy to End Talc Cancer Claims Rejected”: Steven Church, Jonathan Randles, and Jef Feeley of Bloomberg News have this report. And Dietrich Knauth of Reuters reports that “ US judge rejects J&J’s $10 billion baby powder settlement.” You can access yesterday’s ruling of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas at this link.
Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
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Share Under the federal law governing efforts by state prisoners to seek post-conviction relief in federal courts, prisoners who lose at the trial level can only appeal that decision if they can show that reasonable judges could disagree with the ruling or that the case should be allowed to move forward. The Supreme Court declined on Monday to decide whether prisoners can make that showing as long as at least one appeals court judge votes to grant them permission to appeal.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called for the release of imprisoned Uyghur activist Valijon Kalonov on Monday, who has been forcibly detained in a Uzbekistan psychiatric hospital since 2021. Kalonov was initially detained on charges of using social media in a way that threatens public safety, and publicly insulting the President of Uzbekistan. During his trial, state-appointed psychiatrists diagnosed him with “chronic mental illness in the form of obsessive-compulsive disorder and impairment of
Teddy Snyder | More effective communication with clients starts with understanding you know too much. The post The Curse of Knowledge: Effective Communication When You Know Too Much appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
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Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has relisted for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. Over the past couple of conferences, the Supreme Court has continued to clear out the rolls of relisted cases. Remarkably, the Supreme Court denied review without comment in the most recent newly relisted case , Escobar v.
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