JURIST
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported Thursday that the City of Trenton police in New Jersey systematically violated the constitutional rights of city residents. The DOJ found that Trenton police “engage in a pattern or practice of misconduct that deprives people of their rights under the Fourth Amendment ,” including the use of excessive force and unlawful stops, searches, and arrests.
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NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The official Clarence Thomas portrait is coming! The post Clarence Thomas Joining Upstanding, Heroic Folks Like Putin And Prince Andrew With New Portrait appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Share For the second week in a row, the Supreme Court did not add any new cases to its docket for the 2024-25 term. In a list of orders released on Monday morning, the justices turned down several dozen petitions for review that they had considered at their private conference on Friday, including petitions asking them to weigh in on the constitutionality of state campaign finance laws and an Alabama man’s death sentence.
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LawSites
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
It was 22 years ago yesterday that I launched this blog. For its continued existence, I owe four debts of gratitude: To you, the readers, without whom this blog would have no reason to exist, and whose feedback and engagement over the years has been the greatest reward.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Cravath isn't going to be left behind in the associate bonus game. The post BREAKING: Cravath Delights Associates With BOTH Year-End And Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The updated patent claim count data through 2024 reveals a continuing trend toward standardization in claim counts, with both the median and mean hovering around 16-17 claims per patent. The perhaps the most striking feature of this longitudinal data is the dramatic reduction in variance – from a standard deviation of about 15 claims in the mid-2000s to just about 7 claims today.
Livesay&Myers
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Consider this common scenario: A servicemember and a civilian have a child together. They break… Continue reading Determining Custody When an Unmarried Servicemember Relocates Out of Virginia The post Determining Custody When an Unmarried Servicemember Relocates Out of Virginia appeared first on Livesay & Myers, PC.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Federal Court of Justice in Germany ruled on Monday that users of the social network Facebook, whose data were exposed in a ‘scraping’ incident in April 2021, may be entitled to compensation. The claim arose from a suit against Meta, the operator of Facebook, in which a plaintiff sued the company for failing to take sufficient security measures to prevent his information from being exploited by unknown third parties.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Apparently, even the slightest hint of criticism is equivalent to 'attacking' the courts. The post We <em>Should</em> Criticize The Judiciary. It’s How We Hold The Institution Accountable. appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
by Dennis Crouch New data from the USPTO shows that the amazing transformation in patent inventorship continues: the average number of inventors per utility patent has reached 3.2 in 2024, nearly double the 1.7 inventors per patent seen in 1976. This steady rise in team-based inventing reflects fundamental changes in how innovation occurs and how the patent system operates.
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OneLegal
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
One Legal's platform transforms with your feedback: learn how we respond with an iterative approach using your input. The post Embracing your feedback: How it shapes One Legal’s future appeared first on One Legal.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Yemen Houthi authorities have transferred 12 detained individuals to criminal prosecution while denying them due process rights, with some facing death penalty charges, according to a Human Rights Watch report published on Thursday. Among these detainees are UN and former US embassy staff. According to the group’s documentation, these individuals, detained between 2021 and 2023, have been held incommunicado throughout their detention with no access to legal representation during interrogat
Law 360
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday released a final rule that will increase many patent-related fees on Jan. 19, recalibrating some proposed hikes that had drawn criticism from attorneys and industry groups while leaving others intact.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The DEA recently announced the third extension of Covid-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. Telehealth advocates applaud this move but remain hopeful for a more permanent solution in the future. The post Telehealth Advocates Praise DEA’s 3rd Extension of Telemedicine Flexibilities, but Call for Further Action appeared first on MedCity News.
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SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr. group’s attempt to protect anti-Covid-vaccine doctors from investigations (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) Revealed: trans rights case at US supreme court features doctors previously discredited by judges (Sam Levin , The Guardian) The DOGE Plan to Reform Government (Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy, The Wall Street Journal) Musk, Rama
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Setting limits doesn’t make you less dedicated; it allows you to recharge so you can be at your best. The post Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Global human rights deteriorated sharply in 2024, with more than 60% of countries receiving failing grades in an annual watchdog report released Thursday, reflecting what researchers called a “systemic breakdown” in protections for basic freedoms worldwide. The Global Rights Project’s (GRIP) second annual assessment found just 18% of nations achieved A or B ratings, with Nordic countries dominating top positions.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Archegos founder Bill Hwang on Wednesday was sentenced to 18 years in prison after he was convicted of lying to banks in order to secure billions of dollars in loans used to manipulate the market.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The firm is making big money moves for associates this week. Congratulations! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Announces A Full Milbank Match — With Merit Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A Texas high school student who said he was bullied and harassed for being a white Trump supporter won’t be able to pursue his lawsuit under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act as a result of an evenly divided decision by a federal appeals court.
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Amnesty International condemned Monday the increasing harm inflicted on children in Ukraine due to Russian airstrikes, describing the situation as a grave violation of international law. In a statement issued on Monday, Amnesty International outlined a series of attacks in 2024 that resulted in child casualties, calling for urgent accountability for the perpetrators of these unlawful acts and justice for the victims.
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