JURIST

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Judge Nubia Vera on Monday reinstated Ecuadorian Vice President Vernica Abad to her role, lifting a five-month suspension imposed by the Ministry of Labor for allegedly abandoning her duties. The ruling declared the sanction unconstitutional, marking a significant development in the escalating feud between Abad and President Daniel Noboa. The decision comes just weeks before Noboa is expected to request a leave of absence to campaign for reelection in February’s elections.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 26, 2024

“The Supreme Court enters its teenager era”: John Fritze and Devan Cole of CNN have this report.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The Public Prosecutor’s office in Guatemala conducted an operation at the compound of Lev Tahor, an extremist Jewish sect, on Friday. Following reports of abuse within the group, the authorities performed a search and seizure, taking at least 40 women and 160 minors into protective custody. Authorities also discovered at least one skeleton of a minor.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Don't be left behind on this one! Prefer to read instead? If you prefer to read rather than watch the video, here’s a summary of what is covered in the video. Adding AI Skills Increases Your Career Security Im sorry I havent been putting out regular weekly episodes lately. Ive been very busy getting our new course done the AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Because this isn't how copyright law works. The post ‘United Healthcare’ Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, urged the members of the Italian Senate not to adopt Bill 1236 on public security on Friday. O’Flaherty voiced his concerns about the disproportionate impact brought by the bill on the freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. In a letter to the Senate president, O’Flaherty flagged that the bill can pose significant threats to the rights of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and protest under Art

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Monday morning read: Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips and urges enforceable code of conduct (Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press) Durbin uses new report to accuse Justices Thomas and Alito of violating disclosure laws (John Fritze, CNN) How a fantasy oil train may help the Supreme Court gut a major environmental law (Stephanie Mencimer, Mother Jones

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This trial may end up being more ridiculous than the YSL RICO fiasco. The post Eric Adams Is Already Stepping On Luigi Mangione’s Due Process appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 26, 2024

“Before Scopes, Clarence Darrow fought another battle. He was accused of bribing a jury.” Christopher Goffard of The Los Angeles Times has this report.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Above the Laws bonus tracker continues to expand, as an increasing number of boutique law firms announce associate bonuses that match or surpass market rates…

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A UN special rapporteur on Thursday urged the Liberian government to strengthen efforts to combat all forms of trafficking in persons. The UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children Siobhn Mullally urged the Liberian government to prioritize the rights of trafficking victims. She emphasized that such rights included access to assistance and protection through safe homes and emergency shelters as well as the assurance that long-term assistance reaches victims i

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Friday morning read: The Constitution Allows for Term-Limited Supreme Court Justices (Nancy Gertner, Brennan Center for Justice) Who Knocked on the Supreme Court’s Door in November? (Jimmy Hoover, The National Law Journal) FCC v. Consumers’ Research: Will the Court Reinvigorate the Nondelegation Doctrine or Phone It In?

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This very much misses the point of judicial ethics. The post Far-Right Group Weaponizing Ethics Complaints Against Federal Judges. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 26, 2024

“Retiring DC Circuit Executive Trades Judges for Vermont Alpacas”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Sally Schmidt | Six associate business development activities to help young lawyers get a running start building their law practices. The post Business Development Starters for Law Firm Associates appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In a significant move, the Swiss parliament has officially recognized the atrocities committed by the Islamic State (ISIS) against Iraq’s Yazidi community as an act of genocide. The motion, passed on Tuesday, condemns the systematic expulsion, rape, and murder of Yazidis and the destruction of their cultural sites. The majority of the Swiss National Council voted in favour of the bill , with 105 lawmakers supporting recognition of the genocide and 61 opposing it.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Public remarks by a conservative federal appeals judge have rekindled talk of a possible audition for the Supreme Court," according to a story by Bloomberg…

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

It's a bold strategy, Cotton. The post Rudy Giuliani Defends His Right To Lie To The Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 23, 2024

“Arkansas governor names next secretary of state, two state Supreme Court justices; SOS, solidly conservative Supreme Court appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2025”: Mary Hennigan of Arkansas Advocate has this report.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The decision of President Joe Biden to clear the federal death row has caused an uproar in some quarters and praise in others. There are good-faith arguments on both sides. However, there was a curious element to the Biden pardons for 37 people on death row. There were 40 people on death row. Three remain. In making the announcement, President Biden declared that he had sympathy for the families of the victims: “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman o

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JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) issued findings Wednesday regarding Benin, Egypt, Peru, and Seychelles’ adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers. The findings come shortly after the committee concluded its 39th session. In its evaluations, the committee commended these countries for their efforts to protect migrant workers’ rights.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I have always been interested in mistakes, also known as errors, blunders or, in my best legalese, boo-boos.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

It's a holiday classic. The post Lawyers Doing Good — Christmas Movie Edition appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 23, 2024

“Should federal judges be disciplined for criticizing the Supreme Court?” Jack Greiner has this essay online at The Cincinnati Enquirer.

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Thursday morning read: When could TikTok be banned? When is Supreme Court weighing in? Here’s what to know (Greta Cross, USA Today) 100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work? (Jennifer Ludden, NPR) Long Island Diocese Bankruptcy Exit Is Rare Success Amid Delays (Randi Love, Bloomberg Law) The Supreme Court Case Over Trans Youth Could Also

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