Attorney at Work
JANUARY 30, 2024
Susan Cohodes | As a member of the generation of female attorneys who wrestled with whether we could “have it all,” I now wonder if anyone paid the price for my trying. The post The Key to Having It All as a Full-Time Lawyer Mom appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
JURIST
JANUARY 30, 2024
Three foreign-born Japanese residents have filed a statement of claim against the Japanese national and local governments for the alleged police practice of racial profiling. Each of the applicants sought damages of 3.3 million Japanese Yen. The three applicants are Pakistani, African-American and Pacific Lander respectively, who also are either Japanese citizens or permanent residents.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 30, 2024
A Colorado lawyer’s “demeaning and unprofessional language” and threats of disclosure in a demand letter seeking $50,000 for her client’s injuries at a Phish concert…
JURIST
JANUARY 30, 2024
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor told the UN Security Council on Monday that “there are grounds to believe” that Sudan’s military is committing war crimes in Darfur. In his address to the UN, Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan stated that 1 in 3 people in affected areas in Chad are refugees from Sudan. He highlighted concern that Chad and the UN are unable to respond to this influx of refugees.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 30, 2024
“Vague Supreme Court order on border wire sparks debate on defying justices’ ruling; It’s Supreme Court custom not to provide opinions on emergency docket orders; A recent border ruling exposed the perils of that tradition”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “Vague Supreme Court order on border wire sparks debate on defying justices’ ruling; It’s Supreme Court custom not to provide opinions on emergency docket orders; A recent border ruling e
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 30, 2024
“A State Supreme Court Just Issued the Most Devastating Rebuke of Dobbs Yet”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “A State Supreme Court Just Issued the Most Devastating Rebuke of Dobbs Yet” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 30, 2024
Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment on Tuesday. Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was sentenced to the same punishment alongside Khan. Khan, who is currently serving a three-year sentence for corruption, was trialed under accusations of “use of official secret information and illegal retention of a cypher telegram with malafide intention.
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JANUARY 30, 2024
“Texas Supreme Court hears legal challenge to ban on gender-transition care for kids; A fight over allowing transgender children to access puberty blockers and hormone therapies could hinge on justices’ interpretation of parental rights”: William Melhado of The Texas Tribune has this report. Ryan Autullo of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Texas Justices Grill Parents on Child Transgender Treatment Ban; One justice said courts should stay out of the issue; First time all-GOP court
JURIST
JANUARY 30, 2024
On Monday, the wife of the imprisoned Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza announced that Russian authorities removed him from the maximum security prison in Siberia and his current whereabouts are unknown. Following this announcement, the British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron urged the Russian authorities to provide Kara-Murza’s lawyers with his whereabouts, and the German Foreign Office equally called for the disclosure of h
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 30, 2024
“US Senate confirms 40th appellate judge under Biden”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has a report that begins, “The U.S. Senate on Tuesday gave President Joe Biden his 40th confirmed appointment to a federal appeals court as it voted in favor of elevating U.S. Magistrate Judge Joshua Kolar to a position on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.” The post “US Senate confirms 40th appellate judge under Biden” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 30, 2024
On Monday, the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced that they would extend the current ceasefire by a week. Meanwhile, delegates from both sides continue to discuss policies that could ensure a longer period of peace. The statement says: Taking into account that today, January 29, 2024, the CFBNT (bilateral, national and temporary ceasefire) expires, it will be continued until February 5, 2024 under the conditions of Agreement No. 10 of June 9, 2023 and the proto
HowAppealing
JANUARY 30, 2024
“Bayer’s Billions in Roundup Verdicts Increase Pressure for New Legal Strategy; Billion-dollar awards have taken toll on investor confidence; Experts say company may need new game plan for cancer suits”: Jef Feeley and Tim Loh of Bloomberg News have this report. The post “Bayer’s Billions in Roundup Verdicts Increase Pressure for New Legal Strategy; Billion-dollar awards have taken toll on investor confidence; Experts say company may need new game plan for cancer suits” a
JURIST
JANUARY 30, 2024
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced the commencement of a four-week consultation period for local security law under Article 23 of the Basic Law , Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, on Tuesday. This consultation period will allow Hong Kong citizens to voice their opinions on the new law and have them considered by lawmakers. Article 23 mandates the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to pass its own laws to prohibit crimes such as treason, secession, sedition and subversion agai
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JANUARY 30, 2024
“Conservative Activists Are Taking All the Supreme Court’s Hints; On the rare occasion that the right doesn’t get everything it wants, the conservative justices provide a helpful roadmap for the next time”: Madiba K. Dennie has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “Conservative Activists Are Taking All the Supreme Court’s Hints; On the rare occasion that the right doesn’t get everything it wants, the conservative justices provide a helpful roadmap for the next time”:
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 30, 2024
Similar to its federal counterpart, La.Code Evid. art. 407 provides that In a civil case, when, after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures.
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JANUARY 30, 2024
“A Product Should Be Judged on the Consumer’s Expectation, Not on Whether It Is Unreasonably Dangerous; Pennsylvania has steadfastly held to the principle that in strict products liability cases, evidence of a manufacturer’s due care is both irrelevant and inadmissible”: Larry E. Coben has this essay online at The Legal Intelligencer.
Above The Law
JANUARY 30, 2024
Where should you invest your hard-earned dollars? Here are a few suggestions for the best cybersecurity bang for your buck. The post Great Law Firm Cybersecurity Without Breaking The Bank appeared first on Above the Law.
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
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JANUARY 30, 2024
“US appeals court will not reconsider ruling limiting voting rights law’s scope”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. You can access today’s order of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denying rehearing en banc, and the opinions concurring therein and dissenting therefrom, at this link. The post “US appeals court will not reconsider ruling limiting voting rights law’s scope” appeared first on How Appealing.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 30, 2024
Share The U.S. Military Academy on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to stay out of a dispute over the use of race in the school’s admissions policy. Telling the justices that a group of students opposed to the consideration of race in college admissions was seeking to block “policies that military leaders have long deemed essential to ensuring the effectiveness of the Nation’s military,” the academy asked the court to turn down the group’s request for an order that would temporarily bar the schoo
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JANUARY 30, 2024
“UNC pays anti-affirmative action group $4.8 million after US Supreme Court loss”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “UNC pays anti-affirmative action group $4.8 million after US Supreme Court loss” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JANUARY 30, 2024
The Legal Accountability Project has embraced a high-risk, high-reward strategy: using disruptive tactics to increase transparency in the courts and improve the clerkship experience for thousands of clerks each year. The post Glassdoor For Judges: Clerkship Transparency Effort Gains Momentum appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
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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JANUARY 30, 2024
“We separately address the conduct of Park’s counsel, Attorney Jae S. Lee. Lee’s reply brief in this case includes a citation to a non-existent case, which she admits she generated using the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.” So states a per curiam published opinion that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today. In early news coverage, Sam Skolnik of Bloomberg Law reports that “ NY Lawyer Faces Possible Sanctions for Citing Phony ChatGPT Case.” Th
Above The Law
JANUARY 30, 2024
Although the journey isn't all sunshine and roses, it can be well worth the effort. The post Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Journey Of Identifying AI Opportunities In Legal Work appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JANUARY 30, 2024
Delaware's chancellor struck down on Tuesday Elon Musk's proposed $55 billion Tesla pay package, finding that disclosure failures, murky terms, conflicted director architects and Musk's own hand on the tiller warranted an order to roll-back the award.
Above The Law
JANUARY 30, 2024
Better to get this done sooner rather than later. The post California Bill Would Make It Easier To Punish Deepfakes appeared first on Above the Law.
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