Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Clio's annual Legal Trends Report is a treasure trove of data on hourly rates by state and by practice area. The post Small Firm Hourly Rates by State and Practice Area appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Amnesty International announced on Wednesday that it designated four people in Cuba as prisoners of conscience. The prisoners of conscience include political dissident Félix Navarro, independent journalist Sayli Navarro, protester Roberto Pérez Fonseca, and activist Luis Robles. The term “prisoner of conscience” refers to people who are imprisoned for peacefully expressing their conscientious beliefs.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
More People Are Taking The LSAT After Getting Rid Of The Logic Games Section: So long, and welcome ! Prepare For The Fall: States rush to amend their Constitutions before the Supreme Court overturns gay marriage. Put Her Back On!: Litigant petitions Supreme Court to get Pauline Newman back. The Funding Fell From A Biglaw Tree: Attorneys are just throwing money at Kamala's campaign.
JURIST
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that Maltese authorities mistreated Bangladeshi nationals in detention centers, violating the European Convention on Human Rights. The European court granted the applicants compensation for non-pecuniary damages. Additionally, it urged the Maltese government to implement a national law to ensure the protection of the rights of detained unaccompanied minors in line with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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L4SB
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Misclassification can be expensive for your business. In today’s economy, where many workers desire flexibility through what is commonly called “gig work,” it is critical for employers to know whether.
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Rocket Matter
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Law firm growth happens when you bring in new business and nurture your current client base. However, the daily demands of legal work can often leave little time for maintaining the interactions that generate leads and sustain long-term client relationships. Without the right tools, important follow-ups can slip through the cracks, data can become disorganized, and growth opportunities can be missed.
JURIST
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) unanimously ruled on Tuesday that Russia’s “foreign agent” law violates key rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights. The court ordered Russia to compensate the applicants between 5,500 and 10,000 euros for non-pecuniary damage, along with additional costs. The court found that Russia’s 2012 legal framework regarding “foreign agents,” along with its amendments between 2017 and 2022, amount to unjusti
Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
You shouldn’t have to give up your civil rights. The post You Give Up A Lot To Work For The Federal Judiciary appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A late September demonstration in Accra against illegal mining activities in Ghana led by the Democratic Hub has triggered a raft of constitutional issues after the arrests of protestors. Following the detainments, a new three-day protest was organized by activists under the banner of #Freethecitizens and #SayNotoGalamsey from October 3rd to 5th in Accra.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Italian citizenship through ancestry could, in theory, cause some problems. The post Italy’s Historically Horrific New Surrogacy Law Is Also A Threat To U.S. Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Türkiye’s pre-trial detainment of political activist Kamuran Yüksek violated his right to liberty, security, and freedom of expression. Yüksek alleged that Türkiye had violated Article 5(1) and (3) (right to liberty and security) and Article 10 (freedom of expression) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Plus the skinny on Biglaw partner compensation and a Texas court's romantic scandal gets even more wild. The post In 2024, The GOP Is A Big Fan Of Teen Pregnancy appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Lawsuits filed against X, formerly known as Twitter, have to be filed in federal court for the Northern District of Texas or in state court in the state’s Tarrant County, according to the social media company’s new terms of service.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Pretty big praise. The post Patent Owner Petitions Supreme Court For Pauline Newman To Hear His Case appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Accurate billing is essential in any law firm, but for many lawyers, the process of tracking time can be tedious and prone to error. Keeping up with multiple clients, cases, and tasks throughout the day can make accurate time tracking feel like a chore. And yet, time is money—especially in a law firm. That’s why passive timekeeping is quickly becoming the go-to solution for law firms looking to streamline their billing process.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Yay! No more sketches! The post Looks Like Logic Games Really Did Gatekeep The LSAT appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Prosecutors don’t have to show that a Jan. 6, 2021, trespassing defendant was aware that the U.S.
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
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Loud, brash and allegedly unafraid of breaking a few rules. The post Hedge Fund Accused Of Acting Like Typical Australian On South Korean Vacation appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A Florida judge has been accused of conducting “improper or legally deficient” contempt proceedings in which she ordered the handcuffing of a crime victim and…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Biglaw firm is no longer at the top of the M&A world. The post Is Wachtell Slipping? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 23, 2024
“National Association of Attorneys General Announces Winners for 2024 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards”: You can access that organization’s news release from earlier this month at this link.
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Law 360
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Amazon has asked U.S. District Judge Alan Albright to overturn a jury verdict behind a $136 million judgment it owes for infringing patents covering online ad space auctions, saying the small advertising software plaintiff's expert couldn't back up his infringement finding.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 23, 2024
My client’s pending cert. petition is now fully briefed: You can access the filings in this case, raising an issue of Federal Arbitration Act preemption that divided the Pa. Supreme Court (majority opinion here ; dissenting opinion here ), via this link.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Managing partners don't want to get 'left out' of the rush on mergers. The post To Merge Or Not To Merge, That Is The Question That’s Making Law Firm Leaders Anxious appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 23, 2024
“Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns; Despite objections from her family, John Devine oversees the trust of Elvie Kingston, a clear violation of Texas’ judicial ethics rules, experts said; His wife is also her legal guardian”: Robert Downen of The Texas Tribune has this report.
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