Above The Law

JUNE 17, 2024

The post Local Man’s Due Diligence Involved Making Sure Companies He Invested In Weren’t Acting Like Him appeared first on Above the Law. Unsurprisingly, he lost most of the money he didn’t spend on rent and vacations and Ponzi payments that way.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Law students and law graduates in Pakistan are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. University of London law graduate Mariyam Taher Qayyum files this dispatch from Islamabad. . Hence, crimes relating to religion shall be dealt with diligently as they carries grave consequences.

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JURIST

MAY 6, 2024

The European Union Commission issued a statement Monday announcing they will end six years of rule of law proceedings brought against Poland. The procedure was initiated against Poland in 2017,when it was under the Law and Justice (PiS) government. It is a testament to the resilience of the rule of law and democracy in Europe.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2025

Many of these nations, like Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan , are considering or have already passed “foreign agent” laws that target organizations critical of the governmental regimes and receiving foreign funding. Uzbekistan’s state control over social media platforms and the internet has increased alarmingly over the years.

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Above The Law

APRIL 26, 2023

The post Taylor Swift: Better Crypto Due Diligence Than The SEC, Plus Integrity In Wielding Influence appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In an open letter to Google India’s public policy head, IFF noted that such copyright strikes — most notably, the freeze on Newslaundry’s channel since September 29 — are based on complaints from large media houses and constitute “weaponization” of the law.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 13, 2022

The judges were found to have done their due diligence. The post Federal Judges That Hired The ‘I HATE BLACK PEOPLE’ Law School Student Cleared Of Misconduct appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 30, 2022

A surprisingly large number of lawyers, judged from my anecdotal experience, are interested in teaching a law school class. I just wrapped up my whirlwind of a first semester as an adjunct law professor teaching Contract Drafting at the University of Richmond School of Law. But not money — more about that below.).

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In our forthcoming Spring 2025 publication, Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era, [1] we hypothesize that Generative AI (GenAI) technology will change forever how legal services are delivered and will force law firms to re-engineer their legacy economic model.

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Paralegal.edu

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

She manages all aspects of diligence and the FCPA compliance program. Elisa collaborates with the companys business and operations teams to ensure third-party partners, vendors, and agents comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. She also participates in audits, training, and company-wide FCPA-related issues.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It also called on Cellebrite to enhance its due diligence processes to prevent future human rights abuses facilitated through its products. Amnesty International investigated the use of Cellebrite’s advanced phone spyware for law enforcement use in a report published in December 2024.

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JURIST

JUNE 17, 2023

At a press conference , Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the law has been expedited to prevent a formal Russian diplomatic presence near the parliament. The post Australia introduces law to prevent construction of Russian embassy near parliament building appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 3, 2022

Even casual observers of the goings-on in Big Law know the Great Resignation, as with the rest of America, has not spared the legal profession. That fact, combined with the surprising and continuing high demand for Big Law services, means that you couldn’t ask for a better job market if you are an associate seeking greener pastures.

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JURIST

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the bill, this certification must be done through data analysis and a demonstration of supply chain due diligence. The bill will next need to be voted on in the New York Assembly, then, if approved, will need to be signed into law by the governor.

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JURIST

APRIL 2, 2025

Under international law, companies are required to conduct human rights due diligence and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples stipulates that states have to take all necessary measures to ensure the rights of indigenous peoples are respected.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 19, 2024

Co-edited by Rishi Gulati and Philippa Webb , the Special Issue of the King’s Law Journal, Volume 34, Issue 3 on “The Legal Accountability of Transnational Institutions: Past, Present and Future” is now out. Immunities Law (David P.

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Patently O

APRIL 28, 2023

The PTO Just released a final order in a case against Jinggao Li, operator of the Dragon Sun Law Firm. The other legal contentions therein are warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law or the establishment of new law; iii.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In a “hot” deal market, its worthwhile reiterating the fundamentals of regulatory due diligence that don’t change, no matter how attractive the deal or how short the window is to seize the opportunity. Having the right diligence team is critical because proper risk assessment of regulatory risk requires a broad range of expertise.

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JURIST

JULY 2, 2024

The report also found that only 20% of companies conduct some human rights due diligence. A central aspect of the UNGPBHR is advocating human rights due diligence, which demands that companies proactively take steps to avoid human rights violations and create organizational structures that mitigate violations when they do occur.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The law firm that drafted it worked exclusively with national government officials. ” Therefore, HRW called on FIFA not to vote in favor of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup next December until the country demonstrates “ proper human rights due diligence” and a serious commitment to labor rights.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2022

Due Diligence: Questions to Ask Before Selecting Your Next Shared Office Space. What About Renting an Office With Another Law Firm? Typically, lawyers who take an office with another law firm will do so because the cost is cheaper than a professional co-working operator and they do not need to sign a lease.

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Patently O

JANUARY 28, 2025

by Dennis Crouch and Tim Knight The Supreme Court is being asked to decide a case that could have a major impact on copyright law. The case involves photographs taken by Michael Grecco in 2017, but the lawsuit was not filed until 2021.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 10, 2021

Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision,…

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 10, 2025

The UNGA requested the ICJ render an opinion on the following questions: (a) What are the obligations of States under international law to ensure the protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment from anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHG) for States and for present and future generations?

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 11, 2025

Part 1 focused on discussions regarding applicable law, and the no-harm rule. Cameroon even urged the ICJ to confirm the existence of the right to a healthy environment as a customary international law norm. Spain stressed that Resolution A/76/L.75

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Above The Law

APRIL 30, 2024

You must come prepared to an interview and ready to discuss industry insights, company updates, and other pieces of data showing you’ve done your due diligence and researched the company and industry thoroughly. The post How To Prepare For A Q2 Job Search (And Launch Your Strategy) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. Successful law firms not only accommodated dynamic client needs in this moment of unprecedented upheaval, but also made internal structural changes to ensure the work got done as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

In 2020, Facebook (now Meta) had commissioned the law firm Foley Hoag to conduct a Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) for India.

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JURIST

JANUARY 20, 2022

The sharing of such “insulting images” of Prophet Muhammad triggers a mandatory death sentence under the country’s strict blasphemy laws, S ections 295-A, 295-C, and 298 of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Section 11 of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

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JURIST

MAY 10, 2024

” The Eleventh Circuit was the lower appellate court for this case, and it interpreted “accrued” to be when “the plaintiff discovers, or with due diligence should have discovered,” the infringement. Some courts have interpreted “accrued” to be when “an infringing act occurs.”

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Above The Law

JULY 11, 2024

He'd have gotten away with it too if not for his employer's due diligence! The post Faux Biglaw Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud, Gets Prison Time appeared first on Above the Law.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

I started my professional career working for law firms directly out of college. This includes attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in law firms where time-based billing reigns. If you’re not an owner of the law firm, you might be asking yourself why you should value billable hours. A law firm is a business.

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JURIST

AUGUST 15, 2021

The report specifically identifies the possibility of targeted surveillance and highlights member state obligations to ensure companies are complying with international human rights law. do not sell or transfer technology [to governments] that are likely to use them to violate human rights.”.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Every year, when you apply for or renew your malpractice insurance, your provider asks whether you have a ‘dual calendar’ system -- like that’s good practice for running a law firm. Of course, managing two calendars, one as a ‘backup’ of sorts, could also lead to errors, if not diligently managed. Only, it’s not. It’s hard to know.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Rethinking Law Firm Recruitment and Retention. Too often, we speak to law firm representatives who rely on outside surveys in setting the salary ranges for their positions. While due diligence is still critical, firms can’t afford to sit back and wait. Increases in referral fees paid to employees who suggest candidates.

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LLRX

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This commentary by Michael Ravnitzky is a call to action as he states that the upcoming four years present a critical period for diligent and fearless investigative reporting, ensuring that the administration's actions are thoroughly examined and the public remains well-informed.

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The Crime Report

JULY 28, 2021

While 37 states have approved medical marijuana to treat dozens of health conditions, federal law continues to block the clinical research needed to support or debunk the general efficacy of cannabis as a treatment for certain illnesses, much less study the benefits of specific products, reports the Courthouse News Service.

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