JURIST
DECEMBER 12, 2024
US President Joe Biden granted clemency Thursday to nearly 1,500 Americans in the largest single-day use of presidential clemency powers in modern US history. The action includes sentence commutations for approximately 1,500 people who were moved to home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Eye popping allegations about what happened in the murdered judge's chambers. The post Slain Judge Accused Of ‘Running A Brothel Out Of That Courtroom’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Austria’s lower house of parliament , the National Council , voted Wednesday to lift the parliamentary immunity of Herbert Kickl, leader of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FP) and chairman of its parliamentary group. This decision clears the way for investigations into allegations of perjury against him. A majority in the National Council voted in favour of the decision following a request by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA) , which sought to prosecute
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Brittany Becker's insights stem from her diverse experience as a first-generation college student, a public defender, and now a product lawyer in a dynamic industry. The post Redefining Legal Success In-House: 3 Unusual Ways To Innovate Your Career Path appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
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JURIST
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Thursday detailing serious human rights abuses committed by Mali’s armed forces in collaboration with Russian mercenaries Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group ) following the withdrawal of a United Nations peacekeeping mission late last year. The report indicates that since May 2024, these forces have intentionally killed at least 32 civilians including seven casualties from a drone strike, and have burnt over 100 homes in various towns and
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Share Members of the public who want to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court can now apply through an online lottery to obtain advance reservations for seats at those arguments. The Supreme Court announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon that it has launched a pilot lottery program, beginning with seats for the courts February 2025 argument session.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Apologies to Hamlet. The post Active Or Inactive? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
“Philly and the Pa. Supreme Court are top judicial hellholes, a tort reform group says. Trial attorneys arent happy. ‘Whenever there is a result holding accountable a corporate wrongdoer, that jurisdiction becomes a hellhole,’ Thomas Kline said of the report by the American Tort Reform Foundation.” Abraham Gutman of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
I guess some money is better than none. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Year-End Bonuses But Associates Are Left Without Special Bonuses 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.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
“Oklahoma man asks 10th Circuit to revive suit over unintended firing of Sig Sauer pistol; Sig Sauers P320 was sold to the public without a manual safety feature”: Amanda Pampuro of Courthouse News Service has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This would be in addition to his announced new role as host on One America News Network. The post Matt Gaetz’s Next Act Might Be Unexpected appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
“Fifth Circuit Conservatives Snipe Over Handling of En Banc Case; Judges Ho, Oldham criticize each other; Fractured opinions issued in longrunning case”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report. And at “The Volokh Conspiracy,” Josh Blackman has a post titled “ Making Sense of the 7-1-1-8 Split in Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Subscribers get these new capabilities directly on their phones and tablets. The post How The New Lexis+ AI App Empowers Lawyers On The Go 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
DECEMBER 12, 2024
“Appeals Court Strikes Down Nasdaqs Board-Diversity Rules; The exchange had set diversity targets for listed companies and sought to require them to disclose the gender and racial makeup of their boards”: Alexander Osipovich of The Wall Street Journal has this report. Jessica Guynn of USA Today reports that “ Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback.” Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “ Federal appeals court says Nas
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If you want top dollar, you best have billed a bunch. The post Associates Miffed Over Special Bonuses That Aren’t Very Special appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 12, 2024
“William Hennessy, a veteran sketch artist who brought courtroom scenes to the nation, has died”: John Fritze and Katelyn Polantz of CNN have this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A huge congratulations to the firm and all the lawyers involved on this historic occasion. The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Promotes Largest Combined Class Of Partners And Counsel Ever appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Share The justices showed little appetite for breaking new ground when they heard argument on Wednesday in Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers , a long-running dispute between similarly named groups of real-estate companies. The question before them is whether to uphold the judgment of a lower court that awarded damages for profits earned not only by the entity named as a defendant in the lawsuit, but also by several other entities that were not parties to the litigation.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A redaction themed benchslap. The post Attorneys Redact Everything Except Articles & Prepositions… Judge Is Less Than Pleased appeared first on Above the Law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Introduction On November 12, 2024, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague issued its eagerly awaited appeals judgment in Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands) and others v. Royal Dutch Shell. The applicants sought an injunction declaring that Shell is legally bound to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 45% below 2019 levels by 2030.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Associates at this firm will have some happy holidays indeed! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Makes Associates Very Merry With Big Holiday Bonus Checks appeared first on Above the Law.
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MyCase
DECEMBER 12, 2024
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
WOW, these bonuses are huge! The post Elite Litigation Boutique Announces Mega-Bonuses For Associates, Completely Blowing Away The Market Rate appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
By Larry K. Houck Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John Mulrooney conducted a prehearing conference hearing on Monday, December 2nd, to kick off the public hearing on the Department of Justices (DOJs) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to reschedule marijuana. The NPRM seeks to reschedule marijuana from schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to schedule III.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Bonus Money Makes Associates Very Merry: Selendy Gay blows past the market ! Meeting The Market Also Gets You On The Nice List!: Sullivan & Cromwell , Linklaters. Some Holiday Gifts Have Caveats: Perkins Coie must not have gotten the special bonus memo. Abrupt Shooting Of Judge Leads To Some Serious Accusations: Read about it here. Law School Dean Wants To Hike Tuition: It could be just what the school needs.
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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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