Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Dewey Know What's The (Old) New Hotness In Partner Compensation? The post Biglaw Lateral Partner Compensation Guarantees Are All The Rage Again appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), an NGO promoting the protection of human rights, recalled on Monday the need for further action to hold China accountable for grave human rights violations in Xinjiang. The ISHR calls for the Chinese government to ensure the correct and timely implementation of the recommendations made by the the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in addition to permitting investigations in the region.
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LDA PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The divorce process can be both emotionally and legally challenging. If you are going through a divorce in California, navigating through the legal paperwork is crucial but often complicated. Many individuals are turning to professional services to simplify this daunting task. Divorce Paperwork Preparation in Sacramento is an essential service that assists individuals in correctly preparing and filing necessary documents.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving Louisiana’s congressional district map with two Black-majority districts in the six-district state, according to an order issued Monday. Parties still await a date for oral arguments. The announcement marks the latest development for the state’s controversially drawn map. The court will hear arguments from two cases consolidated into one.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
“Election Anxiety: How the Outcome Could Affect SCOTUS’s Docket.” You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
They lost in state court. But what if you make the same argument in federal court while shouting EQUAL PROTECTION? The post GOP Demands Judge Throw Out Legitimate Ballots In Georgia Because Of Poll Workers’ Error (There Was No Error) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Supreme Court of India modified a key bail condition for Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan on Monday, lifting the requirement that he report to a police station in the state of Uttar Pradesh every week, according to Live Law. This condition was part of Kappan’s bail terms related to the 2020 Hathras conspiracy case , in which he was accused of intending to incite unrest following an alleged assault and death in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
“SCOTUS punts on review of standard that helped mentally disabled man avoid death penalty; Over a dozen states wrote in support of Alabama’s appeal, claiming that protections against cruel and unusual punishment have eroded their ability to address crime”: Ryan Knappenberger and Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service have this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The government of Serbia announced a day of mourning on Saturday after a railway station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad on Friday, with protesters assembling outside the government building in Belgrade with hands painted red to demand answers following the tragedy amid allegations of corruption and negligence. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dačić came forward on Sunday to offer further detail into the efforts of the government to determine who was responsible.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
“107. Presidents and Justices: On the eve of the presidential election, a brief reflection on the quirky and unpredictable math of Supreme Court appointments per presidential term.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Associates were very successful when they worked remotely during the pandemic, but in-person requirements are the newest normal. The post Working Remotely As A Biglaw Associate Is Sadly A Thing Of The Past appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
“The Great Big Pre-Election Freedom and Democracy Show: We have to think big if we’re going to get through this.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Overall, these justices reflect the ideological spectrum of the Supreme Court. The post How The Newest Supreme Court Justices Compare: A Look At Each Of Their Respective First Two Years On The Court appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
“This Retired General Settled the 9/11 Case. Then the Defense Secretary Took Charge. Susan Escallier’s approval of a plea deal, one of the most important decisions in the history of Guantánamo Bay’s war court, has drawn attention to her role and the dysfunctional military commissions.” Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Jason Hill, Ochsner Health’s innovation officer, said he goes to sleep most nights and wakes up most morning worried about one thing: the state of generative AI governance in healthcare. To him, providers and other healthcare organizations are in dire need of frameworks to ensure their AI tools are safe and perform well over time. The post Why AI Governance Is the Number 1 Issue on This Health System Exec’s Mind appeared first on MedCity News.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court granted review in one case and noted probably jurisdiction in two related cases. And the Court issued a per curiam decision , vacating the judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in Hamm v. Smith , No. 23–167.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Peanut the squirrel would be so disappointed. The post Musk’s Henchmen Testify There Was No Illegal Lottery, Just Good Old Fraud appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Share The justices will return to securities law on Wednesday with arguments in a case arising out of the 2015 Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach. The tech giant’s effort to fend off federal securities fraud lawsuits in Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank could narrow the opportunities for private investors to hold companies accountable under federal laws that regulate corporate misconduct.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
'The Modern CLO & Legal Ops Toolkit' provides a road map to excel in an evolving landscape. The post How Tech-Savvy GCs Can Overcome Governance And Productivity Challenges appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The U.S. has so far adopted a light-handed approach to regulating artificial intelligence in the labor and employment area, but the presidential election is unlikely to have as dramatic of an effect on AI regulations as it may on other labor and employment matters, say attorneys at Littler.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Holwell Shuster & Goldberg is committed to developing the finest associates by putting complete trust in them at the earliest opportunity, allowing them to grow exponentially as litigators. The post An Elite Litigation Boutique Where Associates Gain Early Trial Experience And Learn By Doing 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.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Prosecutors have pushed back against Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson's "last-ditch effort" to get his fraud and identity theft convictions undone, insisting that investments owned by the New York federal judge overseeing his case are in hedge funds and not in Watson's victims, and are too small to matter.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The DOJ's election day schedule is intense. The post The Department Of Justice Is Going To Be Real Busy On Election Day appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Latham & Watkins and its client must pay an attorney-fee sanction for “flagrant violations of a protective order,” according to a federal judge in California.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The true Courthouse of Horrors. The post Halloween House Of Horrors Channels Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
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