Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When I first started studying at Paralegal school, I was excited yet overwhelmed. It was a new area for me, and it almost felt like I was learning a new language. If you feel the same now, don’t worry. Your professors are only setting a foundation for you. Stepping into the professional world as a paralegal can be both exciting and challenging. As someone who studied Paralegal Studies and worked hands-on as a paralegal, I reflect upon the valuable lessons I learned in school that provided a soli

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JURIST

OCTOBER 16, 2023

UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths released a statement Sunday calling for a ceasefire in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, which he said was “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history.” The armed conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 between the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group (RSF) and the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), has raged on for six months.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Remember when he lost a popularity vote and said he'd stop Tweeting and leave? If only. The post Elon Musk Sustains Commitment To Free Speech By Firing Any Employee That Speaks Against Him appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from North Carolina on Monday over the constitutionality of a state law allowing employers to sue employees working as undercover investigators. The denial leaves in place a lower federal court ruling that the law violated First Amendment rights when enforced against “newsgathering activities.” The denial from the Supreme Court offered no explanation or reasoning.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is chock-full of tax incentives for climate and clean energy projects. This year, 2023, marks the first tax year in U.S. history during which entities that do not have federal tax liability – including local and state governments and agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes and municipal utilities – can reap the benefit of these incentives.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The lawsuit is the latest in a decade-spanning battle between Ligado and opponents in government. The post Ligado Sues DoD, Commerce For $39B In Long-Running Spectrum Saga appeared first on Above the Law.

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Patently O

OCTOBER 16, 2023

by Dennis Crouch Impact of Sonos on Patent Prosecution : The recent Sonos v. Google decision threatens to grind to a halt, or at least significantly restrict, a once-common patent prosecution strategy – keeping continuation applications pending for years to obtain new claims that cover marketplace developments. Sonos Inc. v. Google LLC , 20-06754 WHA, 2023 WL 6542320 (N.D.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

That one's gonna leave a mark. The post Rudy Giuliani Runs Into Judicial Buzzsaw. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Gail H. Javitt & Steven J. Gonzalez — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently published a series of articles as part of its special report “What’s Ahead for Artificial Intelligence.” Three of these articles focus on medical applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and explore FDA’s role in regulating such products. The first article—“Is the Eye the Window to Alzheimer’s?

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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!

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Associates at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan will be paid special fall bonuses ranging from $2,120 to $32,908.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Share The Supreme Court will not weigh in on the constitutionality of a North Carolina law that allows employers to sue employees who make undercover video or audio recordings. The denial of review in North Carolina Farm Bureau v. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Stein v. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals came as part of a list of orders – mostly denying review – released on Monday morning from the justices’ Oct. 13 conference.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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OneLegal

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Did you know over 40 million lawsuits are filed each year? Here are some more interesting statistics about courts and their filing practices from across the United States — both state and federal. The post Top court filing statistics from around the country appeared first on One Legal.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A bankruptcy judge in Houston has resigned after an ethics complaint alleged that he had an “intimate relationship” with a lawyer who financially benefited from…

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Since when are lawyers this tech savvy? The post Should Your Clients Know You’re Briefing With AI? Florida Bar Wants Your Comments appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“Is the Fifth Circuit Becoming the New Ninth? The Court is taking more cases from the Fifth Circuit, and its decisions do not appear to be faring well.” Jonathan H. Adler has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Is the Fifth Circuit Becoming the New Ninth? The Court is taking more cases from the Fifth Circuit, and its decisions do not appear to be faring well.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With AI, as with driving, it's best to slow down in uncertain conditions. The post Embracing Uncertainty In The AI Landscape appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“Supreme Court Again Lets Biden’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’ Stand; After the justices temporarily revived the regulations in August by a 5-to-4 vote, lower courts nonetheless let two manufacturers continue to sell the weapons”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. The post “Supreme Court Again Lets Biden’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’ Stand; After the justices temporarily revived the regulations in August by a 5-to-4 vote, lower courts nonetheless let two manufacturers con

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday amid decreasing sales, billions of dollars in debt and more than a thousand lawsuits claiming the chain filled illegal prescriptions for opioids. In order for the company to get back on its feet, experts say it will have to start acting more like its competitors, such as Walgreens and CVS, by leaning more into care delivery, forging strong payer partnerships, and improving its digital offerings.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“And We’re Off to the Races”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “And We’re Off to the Races” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

* Federal judge resigns after caught living with one of the lawyers in matters in front of him. [ Reuters ] * But no ethics scandal is complete without Alito or Thomas following up with "hold my beer," so Alito just issued a temporary extension on a facially unconstitutional ruling to help his cronies. [ CourthouseNewsService ] * Could obviously racist thing be racist?

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“The horseshoe theory of law: How Judge Reinhardt made a comeback in the Louisiana redistricting litigation.” Adam Unikowsky has this interesting post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” The post “The horseshoe theory of law: How Judge Reinhardt made a comeback in the Louisiana redistricting litigation.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new survey from the legal technology company Clio found that clients tend to be “more optimistic” about the use of generative AI than the lawyers that represent them, according to a write-up of Clio’s findings in the ABA Journal. The tech company’s finding contrasts with a previous survey from Pew Research that determined public […] The post AI Update: Clients Aren’t Afraid Of AI, SEC Data Analytics Proposal, IBM CEO On Regulation appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“49. ‘Jawboning’ and Social Media in the (Dis)information Age: There’s a lot going on in Murthy v. Missouri’ At its core, the question is whether courts can draw a meaningful line between government persuasion and government coercion—especially in advance.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. said Monday it is being sold to Searchlight Capital Partners LP and the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. in an all-cash, take-private deal that values the Illinois-based telecommunications company at roughly $3.1 billion.

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