CosmoLex
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
A w ell-designed law firm website isn’t just nice to have—it’s necessary for generating business. But with so many law firms competing for visibility, your website needs to persuasively communicate your firm’s unique value proposition, while also making it easy for potential clients to learn more about your services, connect with your team, and convert from lead into paying client.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
China expressed on Friday its strong objections to two new Philippines laws that define the country’s maritime boundaries over disputed areas in the South China Sea, in its foreign ministry statement and by summoning the Philippines’ ambassador. The Philippine Maritime Zones Act (RA 12064) and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act (RA 12065) were signed into law by Philippine President Ferdinand R.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“NC Supreme Court race could be headed to a recount. Experts say not to expect an upset. Provisional ballots have narrowed the deficit for Associate Justice Allison Riggs to roughly 8,000 votes of 5.5 million cast.” Brandon Kingdollar of NC Newsline has this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the government of Mozambique Wednesday to halt internet restrictions and re-establish full access to social media platforms following post-election protests. HRW argue these shutdowns violate several human rights such as access to information, freedom of speech, and peaceful protest. On this, Allan Ngari, Africa advocacy director at HRW said, “The shutdown inhibits people’s ability to receive and use life-saving information, to assemble peacefully, and
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“When it comes to costly engagement rings, Mass. is a no-fault state, state’s highest court rules”: John R. Ellement of The Boston Globe has this report. Lance Reynolds of The Boston Herald reports that “ Massachusetts SJC orders $70K engagement ring be returned to man in failed love story.” Jenna Russell of The New York Times has an article headlined “ A Massachusetts Couple Called Off Their Wedding.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“Trump’s Supreme Court Agenda Is Likely to Include Legal U-Turns; In recent years, new administrations have not been shy about disavowing positions taken by their predecessors”: Adam Liptak has this new installment of his “Sidebar” column online at The New York Times.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
A federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit Thursday brought by Raw Story Media, Inc., and AlterNet Media, Inc. against OpenAI. The suit alleged that OpenAI’s product ChatGPT infringed on the plaintiffs’ copyrights by using their news articles to train its language models without authorization and without retaining copyright attribution. The plaintiffs claimed that the removal of copyright information violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which prohibits removing copyright ma
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“S.D. farmer’s fight with USDA over ‘puddle’ tests new era of regulatory reach”: Don Jacobson of UPI has this report on the case in which apparently every registered user of the Eighth Circuit ‘s CM/ECF system yesterday was spammed with an email whose subject line read “22-2729 Arlen Foster v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, et al ‘Judge Order Filed sua sponte vacate opinion’ (4:21-cv-04081-RAL).
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
He blamed his cat for the offense, and received a hefty sentence. The post Man Who Illegally Accessed Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Medical Records Before Her Death Gets Prison Time appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“The last best hope for Supreme Court liberals: Amy Coney Barrett”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis (subscription may be required for access).
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
From the try-try-again dept The post Fifth Circuit: Lol, No, RFK Jr. You Don’t Have Standing To Sue Joe Biden Because Facebook Blocked Your Anti-vax Nonsense appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
“What Deference to the Executive in Halkbank Should Have Looked Like”: William S. Dodge has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
If you aren't playing the game, you're sitting on the sidelines watching. The post How Lawyers Can Master Content Creation: 4 Proven Steps To Boost Your Legal Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Legal analytics provides actionable insights that help optimize workflows, enhance client relationships, and boost overall firm performance. The ability to harness data analytics is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for law firms. With vast amounts of data generated from case management, billing, and client communications, firms are shifting away from intuition-based decision-making and making data-driven decisions to improve their operations.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Mayor Nine Lives is pushing it hard. The post Rudy Giuliani Waves Red Flag In Front Of Federal Judge In Freeman/Moss Case appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court currently has before it a unique opportunity to address a longstanding problem with the Federal Circuit’s practice of issuing no-opinion summary affirmances in patent cases. The recently filed ParkerVision petition presents a compelling argument that the Federal Circuit’s heavy reliance on Local Rule 36 judgments violates 35 U.S.C. § 144’s requirement that the court “shall issue… its mandate and opinion” when deciding appeals
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
RFK Jr. Makes The Fifth Circuit Look Normal: Meaningful standing doctrine still exists, kinda. Don't Mess With Ginsburg: Man gets two years for illegally accessing late justice's medical records. Talk To My Admin, Buddy: You don't need to outsource talking with your friends. The Final Fours!: Cast your vote on the scariest words for a lawyer to hear !
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Law 360
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
New guidance from the New York Department of Financial Services explains how financial institutions should assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence, focusing on four main threats and highlighting how varying environments require specific mitigation measures, say attorneys at Saul Ewing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Legal departments face retention challenges as in-house counsel eye the door. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Moving Out The Only Way To Move Up? appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Canadian Legal Information Institute, a nonprofit organization that is a major provider of free legal research in Canada, has sued a recently launched AI-powered legal research site called Caseway, alleging that it has unlawfully taken CanLII’s cases in order to build its own system.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Which four words do you think will scare a lawyer the most? The post The 4 Scariest Words For Lawyers: The Finalists appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The Fifth Circuit remanded to the district court a challenge to Texas' social media law prohibiting platforms from employing certain content moderation practices, ruling that the record on the case is still too undeveloped to resolve.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
'Your friendship is highly valued. If this is about a life-threatening illness, push 1. A death in the family, push 2. Otherwise, push 3 to connect to my admin, who will see when I can fit you in.' The post Friends Shouldn’t Use Admins To Schedule Catch-Ups With Friends appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit against a former senior banking supervisor with the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank, accusing him of insider trading on stocks of New York Community Bancorp and Capital One Financial Corp.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Fake tax bills along with the fake account statements? Bravo, Justin Murphy. The post Local Man Allegedly Co-Conspires With Unwitting IRS In Hedge Fund Scam appeared first on Above the Law.
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