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International Biglaw Firm’s Expansion Plan Comes To U.S. Cities

Above The Law

Freshfields is looking to grow here. The post International Biglaw Firm’s Expansion Plan Comes To U.S. Cities appeared first on Above the Law.

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Rampant human rights violations by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan civil war

JURIST

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, expressed shock over severe human rights violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday, after the Sudan Doctors Network and United Nations confirmed major attacks launched by the paramilitary group. The attacks were committed in Sudan’s Aj Jazirah State between October 20 and 25, 2024.

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“Secret Files in Election Case Show How Judges Limited Trump’s Privilege; The partly unsealed rulings, orders and transcripts open a window on a momentous battle over grand jury testimony that played out in secret, creating important precedents about executive privilege”

HowAppealing

“Secret Files in Election Case Show How Judges Limited Trump’s Privilege; The partly unsealed rulings, orders and transcripts open a window on a momentous battle over grand jury testimony that played out in secret, creating important precedents about executive privilege”: Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer of The New York Times have this report.

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Philadelphia district attorney sues Elon Musk for PAC money giveaways for illegal lottery

JURIST

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk and America PAC on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that the petition, with an offer to pay Pennsylvania registered voters, amounts to illegal lottery. In the complaint, Krasner argues that this petition violates the State Lottery Law by organizing an unauthorized lottery.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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“The 1798 Law Inspiring Trump’s Mass Deportation Dreams: America has left a loaded anti immigrant gun lying around; A future administration could pick it up and use it against millions of people.”

HowAppealing

“The 1798 Law Inspiring Trump’s Mass Deportation Dreams: America has left a loaded anti immigrant gun lying around; A future administration could pick it up and use it against millions of people.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.

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“Fifth Circuit Election Madness, a Post-Mortem on Roe, & the War on Drugs”

HowAppealing

“Fifth Circuit Election Madness, a Post-Mortem on Roe, & the War on Drugs”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link or on YouTube.

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Virginia officials ask US Supreme Court to reinstate voter removal program

JURIST

Virginia elections officials filed an emergency application to stay with the US Supreme Court Monday, requesting the court restore a state program that would remove 1,600 individuals from state voter lists. The request comes immediately following the US Court of Appeals for Fourth Circuit’s refusal to revive the program on Sunday. In their application to the Supreme Court, Virginia officials argue that the voter removal program only applies to the removal of noncitizens and that the quiet

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“105. The Supreme Court and the 2024 Election, Part I: A quick overview of the election-related disputes that are likely to reach the justices between now and next Tuesday — and the big one that almost certainly won’t.”

HowAppealing

“105. The Supreme Court and the 2024 Election, Part I: A quick overview of the election-related disputes that are likely to reach the justices between now and next Tuesday — and the big one that almost certainly won’t.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

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Human rights organizations criticize ‘flawed’ rights assessment of Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid

JURIST

Several human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, demonstrated concerns on Monday over a “flawed” human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid. The 11 organizations issued a joint communication including a list of concerns regarding the human rights assessment from AS&H Clifford Chance, a Saudi law firm.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.

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The Three Principles of Responsible AI Development, and Other Takeaways from the Everlaw Summit

LawSites

At the Everlaw Summit in San Francisco last week, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, founder and CEO AJ Shankar delivered a keynote address in which he announced the general availability of three generative AI features the company first introduced last year and had been developing in beta ever since.

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Guadeloupe government extends curfew following strike at power plant

JURIST

The government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe extended a territory-wide curfew on Saturday which applied from 7PM until 6AM Sunday for public safety reasons after a strike by workers at the EDF-PEI power plant shut down the island’s electricity supply on Friday. The order marked an extension of the curfew imposed Friday from 7PM to 6AM Saturday, “to prevent the risk of public order disturbance in the context of the general power outage” Guadeloupe lost power on Fr

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Musk Sued By PA District Attorney For Running Illegal Election Lottery

Above The Law

But what if we call the winners subcontractors? Is that cool? The post Musk Sued By PA District Attorney For Running Illegal Election Lottery appeared first on Above the Law.

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2nd Circuit sticks to its guns on constitutionality of concealed-carry law after SCOTUS remand

ABA Journal

New York residents can’t carry handguns in sensitive locations and must show evidence of good moral character when applying for a concealed-carry license.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Biglaw Partners Are Making Bank, ‘Very Satisfied’ With Their Pay

Above The Law

Biglaw partners seem to be pretty pleased with their financials. The post Biglaw Partners Are Making Bank, ‘Very Satisfied’ With Their Pay appeared first on Above the Law.

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How DOJ's Visa Debit Monopolization Suit May Unfold

Law 360

The U.S. Department of Justice's recently filed Section 2 monopolization suit against Visa offers several scenarios for a vigorous case and is likely to reveal some of the challenges faced by antitrust plaintiffs following the U.S. Supreme Court's split 2018 American Express decision, say attorneys at Mintz.

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Paul Singer Settles For Torturing Southwest CEO Rather Than Firing Him

Above The Law

Bob Jordan may live to regret this ‘victory.’ The post Paul Singer Settles For Torturing Southwest CEO Rather Than Firing Him appeared first on Above the Law.

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Surge In Nicotine Fee Suits Shows Wellness Program Risks

Law 360

A recent crop of suits accusing large employers of violating nondiscrimination provisions in federal benefits law by making workers who use nicotine pay more for health insurance underscore the risk of using fees to offset healthcare costs, attorneys say. Here are five nicotine surcharge suits to keep an eye on.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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Biglaw Firm Revamps Its Lockstep Partner Comp System To Offer Huge Paydays To Top Talent

Above The Law

Wow! The top UK-based firm really wants to make it rain on its partners. The post Biglaw Firm Revamps Its Lockstep Partner Comp System To Offer Huge Paydays To Top Talent appeared first on Above the Law.

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Generative AI brings new insights to litigation analytics tools

ABA Journal

Updated: With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence, many traditional software categories have been reinvented. Legal software has not been immune from this impactful change.

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Lockstep Revamp Means Big Money! — See Also

Above The Law

Clifford Chance Is Switching Things Up: Being a partner really pays ! Crossing The Pond: Magic Circle firm wants to open offices in Texas and Boston. No Thoughts In The Study Room: Harvard punishes faculty for protesting by reading quietly in the library. Timing Issues: Judges ignore history to get textual about what the "Day" in "Election Day" means.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, October 26, 2024

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.

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Tracking The Moves Of The Supreme Court

Above The Law

Like physical moves, not the jurisprudence of the Court. The post Tracking The Moves Of The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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How to Implement Legal Document Management Effectively

CARET Legal

Effective document management ensures that both physical and digital documents are easy to locate and access when needed. Handling legal documents efficiently isn’t just about staying organized – it’s about maintaining productivity, minimizing errors, and ensuring compliance. With the vast amount of contracts, case files, and other legal documents circulating within a firm, disorganized document management can quickly lead to costly mistakes.

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Who Knew What When? The Latest In The Judge/Partner Romantic Scandal Rocking The Legal World

Above The Law

Soap opera or legal ethics lapse? Feels like both. The post Who Knew What When? The Latest In The Judge/Partner Romantic Scandal Rocking The Legal World appeared first on Above the Law.

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Parties must timely seek judge’s disqualification for bias

At the Lectern

In North American Title Co. v. Superior Court , the Supreme Court today holds that parties must comply with a statute’s timeliness requirement to seek a judge’s disqualification (a party must act “at the earliest practicable opportunity after discovery of the facts constituting the ground for disqualification” (Code of Civ. Proc., section 170.3 (c)(1))), even if the ground for disqualification is the judge’s bias against a party.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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