Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Integrate Zen into your daily routine to enhance your sense of calm and contentedness. The post 5 Ways to Make the Practice of Law More Zen appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
Human rights organization Amnesty International called Thursday for the unconditional release of anti-corruption protestors detained by Ugandan authorities. The protestors were part of a march over the rise in corruption in the Ugandan Parliament. Tigere Chagutah of Amnesty International condemned the arrest of over a hundred young protestors in Uganda during the anti-corruption protests, calling it a severe crackdown on protest rights.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2024
For three years running, Linn Freedman of Robinson+Cole has been the most well-read author writing about data privacy and cybersecurity on JD Supra. The post Becoming a Top Legal Blogger appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights unanimously held that Latvia’s removal of applicant Tatjana Ždanoka from the candidate list for its 2018 parliamentary elections did not violate Article 3 of Protocol No. 1 of the European Convention of Human Rights , on Thursday. Ždanoka was barred on the grounds of Article 5(6) of Latvia’s Parliamentary Elections Act of 1995 , which prevents persons who have “actively participated” in the Communist Party of Latvia from standing in parl
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Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2024
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Rocket Matter NextGen. Built to make a law firm’s day-to-day a whole lot easier, no matter the size of your law firm. The post The Best Way for Growing Law Firms to Expand Their Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Try our Jamaican Jerk Boneless Wings. now with more BONES! Thanks to the jerks of the Ohio Supreme Court. The post ‘Boneless’ Wings Can Have Bones, Declare Committed Textualists appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 26, 2024
Human Rights Watch Friday called on Latin America, the United States and Europe to take action to protect the right to vote in Venezuela in the lead-up to the country’s presidential election Sunday, amidst numerous reports of arbitrary disqualifications of opposition candidates, arbitrary arrests and restrictions to civic space. In June 2023, former opposition party candidate María Corina Machado was barred from running, a decision that the Venezuelan Supreme Court upheld in January 2024 w
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
I mean *something* has to be done. The post Elena Kagan Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Rule With Actual Teeth appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 26, 2024
For many law firms, law practice management software is the backbone of their business.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Would we treat George Washington this way? You know, if George Washington ever tried a coup. The post Rudy Giuliani Compares His Criminal Case To George Washington, Judge Not Amused appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
JULY 26, 2024
By empowering junior attorneys with the tools and strategies they need to work smarter, not harder, law firms can help them achieve success while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Junior attorneys often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of the job. The pressures of meeting billable hour requirements , managing heavy workloads, and navigating complex legal matters can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Ohio Supreme Court Rules "Boneless" Means Expect Bones Actually: They also can't differentiate between glorified chicken nuggets and fish fillets. The Call Is Coming From Inside The House: Kagan wishes her colleagues actually had to be ethical. Again. Can't Just Ignore This Business: 303 Creative litigant needs someone to pay $2M in lawyer fees. Keep Your Eyes On Those Clerkships!
ABA Journal
JULY 26, 2024
From cybersecurity breaches to compliance failures to scandals in the C-suite, crisis situations are inevitable in the modern business world.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Rejecting business AND owing your lawyers money? Pick a struggle! The post 303 Creative Web Designer Needs Somebody To Cover Her Legal Fees appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
JULY 26, 2024
Jordan Furlong is a leading analyst of the global legal market and forecaster of its future development. In this insightful article he contends that our legal education and licensing systems produce one kind of lawyer. The legal market of the near future will need another kind. If we can't close this gap fast, we'll have a very serious problem.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
The firm has a strong history in this practice area. The post The Best Of Biglaw In Intellectual Property appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 26, 2024
“Justice Kagan’s Ethics Inversion; Having lower judges investigate the Justices is not a good idea”: This editorial will appear in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Astute amicus filers are aware of the cases where these briefs will likely play more and less important roles, and file these briefs accordingly. The post Amicus Citations In OT 2022 And 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 26, 2024
“The Attack on the Courts; A campaign of intimidation”: Fifth Circuit Judge James C. Ho has this essay (subscription required for full access) in the September 2024 issue of National Review magazine.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
Deutsche Bank has a bit of U.S. commercial real estate-induced Verdauungsstörungen. The post The Sick Man Of Europe appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 26, 2024
“J&J’s Second Bankruptcy Dismissal Upheld by Third Circuit; Court affirms bankruptcy dismissal of LTL Management; J&J had sought to use bankruptcy to resolve talc claims”: Evan Ochsner of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a non-precedential ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
How much more efficient and effective does AI actually make marketing agencies? The post Navigating The AI Revolution: What You Need To Know If Your Marketing Agency Uses AI appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 26, 2024
“The Evolution of Usha Vance; An accomplished Yale-educated lawyer, she has left her job at a top firm as she adjusts to the life of a high-profile political spouse”: Joseph Bernstein and Katherine Rosman of The New York Times have this report.
Above The Law
JULY 26, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 26, 2024
“Does motive matter in mass action venue fights?” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued Tuesday.
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