Attorney at Work
JANUARY 12, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | Get distractions under control and master some easy time management techniques using tools you already own. The post Dial Down the Distractions: 3 Outlook Tricks to Keep You Focused on Billable Work appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) voiced its apprehension on Thursday about the Taliban’s recent spike in the arbitrary arrest and detention of women and girls based on non-compliance with the Islamic dress code. Last week the Taliban arrested the first women in Afghanistan for “bad hijab” since they took power in August 2021.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2024
“Supreme Court to Hear Case Over Homelessness Rules in Oregon; The case could have major implications for cities throughout the country grappling with a homelessness crisis”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court to review restrictions on homeless encampments.” David G.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
The highest court in Massachusetts ruled on Thursday that individuals under the age of 21 cannot be sentenced to life without parole, becoming the first state to do so. In a 4-3 decision overruling the previous legislative action, the court raised the minimum age from 18 to 21, citing brain development science and the Massachusetts Constitution as a source for a “contemporary standard of decency.” The decision comes from Commonwealth v.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2024
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court granted review in five cases. The post Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2024
“Daniel McCaffery sworn in as newest justice of Pa. Supreme Court”: Paul Vigna of The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has this report. The post “Daniel McCaffery sworn in as newest justice of Pa. Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Iran Ministry of Intelligence released Thursday its second statement announcing the arrest of 35 “suicide terrorist operatives” in connection with the January 3 attacks in Kerman. The attack included bombings, which reportedly killed at least 103 and injured more than 100 people. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has taken responsibility for the attack.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2024
“What’s Actually Wrong with Justices on Yachts?” Guha Krishnamurthi and Peter N. Salib have this guest blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “What’s Actually Wrong with Justices on Yachts?” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Prosecutors from Peru’s Public Ministry requested a sentence of 34 years in prison Friday for former President Pedro Castillo, who is currently in detention on charges of rebellion and conspiracy against the state after an alleged December 2022 coup d’etat. In a social media post the Public Ministry announced the preferred sentence against the former president for “crimes of rebellion, abuse of authority, and serious disturbance of the peace.” The news is the latest devel
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2024
“How the Supreme Court could end the ‘Chevron deference’ foolishness”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “How the Supreme Court could end the ‘Chevron deference’ foolishness” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Alexei Navalny brought claims against the Russian Ministry of Justice for his treatment in a Siberian prison when he appeared in court via video link, on Thursday. He appeared from a remote Siberian Penal Colony which he had recently been transferred to. During this transfer, he went “ missing ” within the penal system for nearly three weeks after he failed to appear for a video hearing in early December.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2024
“The Supreme Court’s suddenly blockbuster term”: Henry Gass of The Christian Science Monitor has this report. The post “The Supreme Court’s suddenly blockbuster term” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape declared a state of emergency after unrest that began on Wednesday has killed at least 16 people. The unrest began when hundreds of police, military personnel, and civil servants went on strike and gathered at Port Moresby’s Unagi Oval before marching on the country’s Parliament after receiving a reduced pay packet.
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JANUARY 12, 2024
“Popular AI Chatbots Found to Give Error-Ridden Legal Answers; Researchers measured AI responses to 200,000 legal questions; Frequent ‘hallucinations’ could hurt self-represented litigants”: Isabel Gottlieb and Isaiah Poritz of Bloomberg Law have this report on a paper titled “ Large Legal Fictions: Profiling Legal Hallucinations in Large Language Models ,” written by Matthew Dahl, Varun Magesh, Mirac Suzgun, and Daniel E.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) challenge Thursday against a court order requiring the disclosure of a source and related documents. The decision stems from a sexual misconduct case involving Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson of Canada’s Armed Forces. The case originates from a 2021 CBC report on sexual assault allegations against Edmundson.
Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2024
Welcome to the party. We've been here for a year now. The post Journalists Figure Out This Morning That ChatGPT Screws Up Legal Questions appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts sentenced Hong Kong activist Chu Kai-poon to three months in prison on Wednesday, according to local media outlet The Witness. Chu pleaded guilty on January 2 to two counts of sedition after national security police arrested him on November 27 for wearing a shirt with the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times” at the Hong Kong International Airport.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2024
From the 'do-YOU-know-why-you-pulled-me-over?' Dept. The post California Cops Now Have To Lead With The Pretext When Making Pretextual Stops appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa told radio station Canela Radio on Wednesday that Ecuador was “in a state of war” with criminal groups that have held prison officers hostage. He also said that the country was in an internal armed conflict and fighting for peace against the criminal groups. Noboa previously declared a state of emergency on Monday for sixty days after Adolfo Macías, the leader of one of the most powerful gangs in Ecuador, escaped from prison the day before.
Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2024
You'd best get your butt to the office. The post Another Major Law Firm Goes Full Big Brother To Enforce Office Attendance Policy appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
Ny Nak, an outspoken Cambodian critic who was assaulted along with his wife by men with batons in 2023, was arrested on charges of defamation brought forth by a cabinet minister regarding posts he made on Facebook criticizing the Ministry of Agriculture. Nak had previously served an 18 month prison sentence after publicly criticizing the government for its Covid-19 restrictions and was violently attacked in September 2023 by masked men after he issued more public condemnations of the government.
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.
Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2024
Prosecution! Give it a rest! Put the music back on! The post This Evidence From The YSL Trial Has Over 600M Views. Yes, It’s A Music Video. appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Wednesday a challenge seeking to extend an intergovernmental forestry agreement. As a result, native logging operations are set to continue along the New South Wales (NSW) coastline. The North East NSW Regional Forest Agreement (North East RFA) is an agreement between the federal government and NSW state governments on the use and management of the state’s native forests.
Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2024
Explore how AI and SEO are transforming law firm strategies, from automated keyword research to predictive SEO and voice recognition technology. The post Revolutionizing Law Firm Strategies With AI And SEO appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Calcutta High Court of the Indian state of West Bengal dismissed Thursday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking a special investigation into the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in early January. In Indian High courts, PIL refers to a legal mechanism that allows individuals or groups to seek judicial intervention on matters of public concern for the protection of public interest.
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