Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Associates across the country are impatiently waiting for Cravath to offer its stamp of compensation approval and unleash bonus matching mayhem. The post It’s Officially Bonus Time, But Will Other Firms Finally Offer Associates That Milbank Special Bonus Money — Or Even Bigger Bonuses? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Amnesty International Australia issued a statement on Tuesday denouncing the Australian federal government’s newly proposed bill reintroducing punitive measures targeting a group of people released from immigration detention emphasizing that it undermines the recent High Court decision and breaches Australia’s international obligations. The Amnesty International statement follows a recent decision in the High Court of Australia that established that the government could not adopt pun
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LawSites
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression , Irene Khan, condemned the Philippines on Monday for depriving a journalist of her right to a fair trial without delay. Khan urged the authorities to resolve her case promptly. Frenchie Mae Cumpio, now a 25-year-old investigative journalist, appeared before the Tacloban City Regional Court on Monday to defend her charges of illegal possession of firearms and financing terrorism , which can attract a maximum of 12 and 40 years impri
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
“Supreme Court Seems Ready to Allow Securities Fraud Case Against Nvidia; The case, which is in an early stage, accused the giant technology company of misleading investors about its exposure to the cryptocurrency industry”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court appears likely to allow securities fraud suit against Nvidia; The lawsuit alleges the chipmaker hid its dependence on sales to the volatil
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LawSites
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The results of a survey of 5,436 people (with approximately 3,000 analysed) who experienced sexual assault between July 2023 and June 2024 were released on Tuesday. It revealed that only 1/10 would report a sexual assault to the police should it occur again, despite approximately 80 percent reporting the previous incident. Furthermore, 73 percent reported worsened mental health due to experiences with the police. “I am more traumatised by the experience of being investigated for my own rap
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
And not because that investment in Jay-Z’s streaming service is an albatross. The post Block Employees Ordered To Pretend That P. Diddy’s Buddy Isn’t On Its Board appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Guerrero (FGEGuerrero), the Mexican Army, and the National Guard of Mexico arrested a former prosecutor on Tuesday for the murder of Alejandro Arcos Catalán, the municipal president of Chilpancingo de los Bravo, capital of the Mexican state of Guerrero. An arrest warrant was served for Gérman Reyes for the assassination of Catalán on October 6, 2024.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Praying and studying at Harvard. What, like it's hard? The post Harvard Triples Down On Punishing Campus Free Speech, Adds Prayer To No-No List appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation on Tuesday following an independent review that found significant failings in the Church of England’s handling of abuse allegations against volunteer John Smyth. Smyth, who operated at Christian summer camps in the UK, Zimbabwe and South Africa, was accused of physically, sexually and psychologically abusing over 100 boys and young men for decades.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The race is on. The post Biglaw Bonus Season Arrives! appeared first on Above the Law.
ALPS
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
When I learned that my blog would be posted between my second and third favorite holidays, I wanted to do something befitting the season that would be a good combination of scary and gratitude. The scariest thing that I know of that would be relevant to a legal malpractice blog would have to be, being told that there is no coverage when submitting a claim to your malpractice insurance carrier.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Now is not the time to panic. The post How Can Attorneys Help LGTBQ+ Families With Post-Election Panic? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A lawyer in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, has been accused of stealing more than $31,000 from an imprisoned woman awaiting a competency hearing after she agreed to…
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The firm reacted 'swiftly' once made aware of the allegations. The post Biglaw Partner Removed From Firm After Wife’s Remains Found In Stairwell appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Yesterday, the ICLQ published an article by Dr Maria Hook titled, “The Purpose of the Gateways for Service out of the Jurisdiction.” It is open access and it’s abstract reads as follows: This article argues that the purpose of the English gateways for service out of the jurisdiction is to identify a presumptive meaningful connection; that courts have used different mechanisms to rebut the presumption of a meaningful connection established by the gateways; and that there are les
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Two paths diverged in a merged firm. The post Firm Announces New Compensation Model In Preparation For Merger appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Hilton Head, South Carolina, man is on trial this week for attempted murder in an April 2023 shooting of a Greenville, South Carolina, attorney.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This Isn't The Type Of Person You Want Representing Your Firm: The firm is also offering counseling services to their Chicago office. A Milbank Match Is In!: And there's a special bonus ! Thinking About Leaving The Country Over The Election Results?: Think about the tax consequences first. Harvard Bans Prayer In Libraries: Studying is protesting, praying is protesting, what's next ?
EvidenceProf Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The United States Supreme Court has held that a criminal defendant's Due Process rights are violated when the State destroys or fails to preserve potentially exculpatory evidence only if the State acted in bad faith. So, is it automatically bad.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Unlike traditional firms, these firms prioritize flexibility, autonomy, and innovation, allowing attorneys to thrive in dynamic, client-centered roles that encourage creativity and growth. The post Entrepreneurial Law Firms The Key To Legal Career Happiness appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
“Matt Gaetz Is a Bad Choice for Attorney General; He’s a nominee for those who want the law used for political revenge, and it won’t end well”: This editorial will appear in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Nvidia and Microsoft have urged a Texas federal judge to toss a startup's suit alleging that they engaged in an anticompetitive conspiracy to fix prices for graphic processing units used in powering artificial intelligence, with Nvidia saying the startup's "low patent quality" is just as likely to have caused purported injuries.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
“Joe Manchin’s broken promise on judicial nominations”: Law professor Robert Luther has this essay online at Washington Reporter.
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