CARET Legal
JUNE 28, 2024
Missed deadlines are the leading cause of malpractice claims against attorneys, accounting for nearly 40% of all such claims. The life of a litigator is a whirlwind of cases, clients, and court dates. Amidst this chaos, tracking court deadlines can be stressful and risky. Missed deadlines are the leading cause of malpractice claims against attorneys, accounting for nearly 40% of all such claims.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday urged Ugandan authorities to release journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Sengooba and to drop the charges against them. This appeal follows the journalists’ arrest for publishing information without a broadcast license. The CPJ views the convictions as an attempt to silence critical reporting.
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Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
The Supreme Court overruling Chevron fulfills every lawyer's delusion: that they're smarter than real doctors and scientists. The post John Roberts Says Judges Should Decide How Much Rat Poison Is Too Much For Your Hot Dogs appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that courts must exercise independent judgment in assessing an agency’s statutory authority. This overruled the deference afforded to an agency’s interpretation of its mandate from Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo Secretary of Commerce considered the regulation of fishing.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share In a major ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday cut back sharply on the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer and ruled that courts should rely on their own interpretion of ambiguous laws. The decision will likely have far-reaching effects across the country, from environmental regulation to healthcare costs. By a vote of 6-3, the justices overruled their landmark 1984 decision in Chevron v.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Friday upheld ordinances in a southwest Oregon city that prohibit people who are homeless from using blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes for protection from the elements while sleeping within the city limits. By a vote of 6-3, the justices agreed with the city, Grants Pass, that the ordinances simply bar camping on public property by everyone and do not violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Jho Low may be a myth, a spook story G-men tell their kids at night, but he can tell you where he stores his very real Monets. The post Justice Department Enjoying Very Successful Negotiation With Alleged Fraudster Despite Not Knowing Where On Earth He Is appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share The court ruled on Thursday that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s routine practice of imposing fines in its administrative proceedings, used to penalize securities fraud, violates the Seventh Amendment “right of trial by jury” in all “suits at common law.” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for a 6-3 majority in Securities and Exchange Commission v.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Unfortunately, your client's documents will not magically complete themselves before the deadline to file. The post Clients Often Wait Until The Last Minute To Complete Tasks appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 28, 2024
Share On Friday, June 28, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 28 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Judges Will Be The New Experts : On clean air. On toxic particulate matter. On food safety. On. Are You Homeless? Hope You Can Afford An Infinite Supply Of Red Bull : SCOTUS rules punishing homeless people for sleeping is totes constitutional. Diversity Still Matters : See which firms are at the top of Vault's list ! Stay Flexible, Miami !: Morrison & Foerster announce plans of a "flexible office space model.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights declared an application concerning the planning decision to construct Berlin Brandenburg Airport inadmissible. Thus, the petitioners who owned property near the airport have not successfully challenged the airport expansion. According to the judgment of John Buttner and Jutta Krebs v. Germany , a decision was made to consolidate Berlin’s three airports into one single airport, now operating as Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in 1996.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Lots of associates are feeling the pressure. The post Feeling Stressed In Biglaw? You Aren’t The Only One! appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
Law 360
JUNE 28, 2024
By knocking down a powerful precedent that has towered over administrative law for 40 years, the U.S. Supreme Court's right wing Friday gave a crowning achievement to anti-agency attorneys. But for those attorneys, the achievement is merely a means to an end, and experts expect a litigation blitzkrieg to materialize quickly in the aftermath.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Here’s how you can draw on your preparation to secure some big wins. The post The Playbook Strategy: Taking The Field In The Big Game appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 28, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Thursday that ongoing conflict in Northern Mozambique is jeopardising education, with military use of schools on the rise despite direct school attacks decreasing. HRW highlighted the impact of the Mozambique conflict on the education system. The conflict in Northern Mozambique, primarily in the Cabo Delgado province, began in 2017 when armed insurgent groups began attacking towns and villages.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
None of the firm's other offices are using this alternative office plan -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Isn’t Shuttering Its Miami Office, But Moving To A More ‘Flexible’ Office Alternative appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“Two Big Victories for Liberty at the Supreme Court; The Justices continue their repair work on the separation of powers”: This editorial will appear in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
When you write 'false accusations,' which ones are you talking about? The post Lawyer Seems To Forget His Law Professor Client Already Admitted To Sleeping With Students appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“Chevron By Any Other Name: From ‘Chevron Deference’ to ‘Loper Bright Delegation.’” Adrian Vermeule has this post at “The New Digest” Substack site.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Lawyers In The Wild appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“58-42! Alito’s successful confirmation vote is exact converse of Bork’s defeat.” Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
Oh come on. The post I Guess A Bunch Of Sixth Circuit Judges Think The Public Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Outlaw Qualified Immunity appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 28, 2024
“US Supreme Court’s Purdue decision narrows options for mass torts defendants”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.
Above The Law
JUNE 28, 2024
What are the components for a viable, modern website? The post How Your Firm Can Be So Much Cooler Online appeared first on Above the Law.
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