Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Your five-point plan for eliminating accounts receivable awaits. The post The Law Firm Finance Strategies That Will Get Your Balance Sheet On Track appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A former correctional officer in southern West Virginia, Mark Holdren pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a US federal civil rights violation in the death of an inmate. The inmate, Quantez Burks had died less than 24 hours after being booked to jail. The inmate had been detained for a minor offense before he was found unresponsive in his cell the following day.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
“Fifth Circuit’s Jones Tears Into Vladeck Over Judge-Shopping; Judge Edith Jones described ‘relentless attacks’ against judges; Jones criticized professor at Federalist Society meeting”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has a report that begins, “Fifth Circuit Judge Edith Jones delivered a forceful rebuke of what she described as ‘unsavory’ attacks against the judges within her circuit, spurring a tense exchange with a Georgetown Law professor who studies judge
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Azerbaijan violated the freedom of expression of a lawyer that was disbarred for filing a corruption complaint against the director of a legal consultancy. The applicant, Mr. Afgan Mammadov argued that his disbarment was a form of retaliation for exercising his freedom of expression under Article 10 paragraph 2 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
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FDA Law Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By Jennifer D. Newberger — “An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretended friend is worse.” When the poet John Gay wrote these words in 1727, the idea of an administrative agency like the FDA was likely the furthest thing from his mind. That he is now being quoted in a blog post to discuss the relationship between medical device companies and their regulatory oversight body shows that some ideas really do have staying power.
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FDA Law Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By Ricardo Carvajal — Among the more interesting developments in the recent election was the emergency of Robert Kennedy as a prominent figure in the MAGA movement – and the collateral emergence of the MAHA movement (Make America Healthy Again). As crisply laid out in short YouTube video , MAHA aims to transform public health by zeroing in on “our nation’s biggest health challenge – chronic disease.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Viasna Human Rights Center, a human rights organization based in Belarus, reported Tuesday that imprisoned Belarusian activist Maryia Kalesnikava resurfaced after more than 18 months without contact. Kalesnikava met her father in the prison hospital. Kalesnikava a known opposition activist in Belarus, was the head of presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka’s 2020 campaign team.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Brooke Lively | When was the last time you reviewed your firm's organizational structure — and challenged the status quo? The post Transforming Law Firm Organizational Structure: Why You May Not Need a Lawyer In Charge appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A man set off explosives killing himself outside Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) after trying to enter the building on Wednesday. The STF confirmed the safety of its ministers, who had concluded a plenary session before the accident and were evacuated promptly. Precautionary measures were implemented to remove staff and affiliates from the headquarters building.
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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?
CosmoLex
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The rise of online payment solutions has impacted nearly every industry, shaping consumer expectations for everything from grocery shopping to high-level business operations. People aren’t just accustomed to digital payments—they actively seek them. While law firms have historically been slower to adopt new technology solutions, the reality is that law firms must keep up with payment trends to stay competitive.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
India’s Supreme Court released its ruling on Wednesday which found that the country’s authorities cannot use demolition of properties as punishment for those accused or convicted of crimes. It set stringent guidelines against the act, also known as “bulldozer justice”, and laid out strict punishment for those found responsible for engaging in the same.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Here's to the justices who lunch. The post Who’s Having Lunch With Clarence Thomas? appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents, adding another 500,000 federal district court cases so that it now has full coverage of virtually every civil case filed in federal district courts anywhere in the United States.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
If Fed governors and regional bank chiefs can profit from what they know, why can’t Robert Brian Thompson? The post Fed Bank Examiner Allegedly Gave Himself A Little Bonus appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By leveraging case management software, automation, and secure compliance features, family law attorneys can enhance their approach to financial reporting in child support cases. For family law attorneys, tracking financial reports in child support cases is crucial to securing fair and accurate support arrangements. Inaccuracies or delays can lead to unfair payments, legal setbacks, and dissatisfied clients.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The members of the elite firm's latest partnership class are heavily focused on corporate work. The post Cravath Announces Its New Partnership Class — And That Means A Bonus Announcement Is Next! appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Miles & Stockbridge has announced that it will merge with 30-lawyer Krooth & Altman, a real estate law firm in Washington, D.C.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Some lawyers are charging more than $2,600 an hour. It sure pays to be a Biglaw partner! The post The Biglaw Firms With The Highest Hourly Rates (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 803(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it caused. Whenever I've taught or.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Awww, don't cry little shitposter! The post The Onion Peels Infowars appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
“The Judge Newman Story in Her Own Words”: IPWatchdog, Inc. recently posted this video on YouTube.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Making the most out of a lame duck. The post The Latest Appellate Court Judge Nominee Waiting On A Vote appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
“I Can’t Wait for Matt Gaetz’s Confirmation Hearings”: Columnist Michelle Goldberg has this essay online at The New York Times.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Can't just take on clients and not do the work! The post Disbarred Attorney Defrauded $1.2M From Clients appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Written by Lena-Maria Möller , College of Law, Qatar University The recent introduction of a civil family law regime in the United Arab Emirates – the first of its kind in the region – has attracted considerable attention, both on this blog and beyond. [1] A key unresolved issue has been the law’s applicability in Abu Dhabi, particularly regarding access for Muslim foreigners to the emirate’s newly established Civil Family Court.
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