Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
We've almost kicked the for-profit law school problem to the curb -- but not quite yet. The post For-Profit Law Schools Are A Quickly Dying Breed, And Soon, Only One Will Be Left Standing appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The New York Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that the state legislature authorized the Commission on Forensic Sciences to create rules allowing police to search the state’s DNA database to identify family members of potential suspects. Practically, this means New York police officers can resume using the state’s DNA databank for these types of searches.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Get buddy up out of here. The post At This Point, Get Clarence Thomas For Tax Evasion appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
UN experts warned on Friday that Afghanistan currently faces a “deteriorating human rights situation.” In a report submitted to the UN General Assembly, UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennet underscored an array of challenges afflicting Afghanistan, primarily attributable to the policies and actions undertaken by the Taliban as well as persisting humanitarian and economic crises in the region.
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2023
"You can't think yourself out of trauma," the introduction to Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyer Resilience and Healing warns. "An analytical response is insufficient.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Now that SBF intends to take the stand, let's remember another time he tried to answer questions about his business. The post Sam Bankman-Fried To Testify In His Own Defense, What Can Possibly Go Wrong? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Former British citizen Shamima Begum launched an appeal Tuesday in an attempt to regain her British citizenship. In February, Begum lost an appeal against the decision to remove her citizenship, following her involvement with the terrorist group ISIS in Syria. In 2015, when Begum was 15 years old, she left the UK to join ISIS and subsequently married a member of the group.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
It's up to the firm to help associates succeed, and these lawsuits are really missing the mark. The post Law Firms Need To Stop Suing Associates For Not Hitting Their Billable Hours appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) issued a determination on Tuesday regarding the operations of WorldCoin within the country. In the 34-page decision, the ODPC held Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH) and Tools of Humanity GmBH, the companies behind WorldCoin in Kenya, accountable for violating Kenya’s Data Protection Act and its associated regulations.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
LawSites
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Last year, I reported here on the acquisition by LEAP Legal Software , an international provider of cloud-based practice management software for smaller law firms, of WealthCounsel , one of the leading providers of software, training and support for estate planning and elder law attorneys. Now, building on that acquisition, LEAP is today announcing a new integration with WealthCounsel, making WealthCounsel’s drafting solution available directly within the LEAP platform , and creating the only in
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress enacted on Tuesday the People’s Republic of China Patriotic Education Law. The law provides directions for different governmental organs and civil organizations to include patriotic content in the public education system. By enacting the law, the Chinese government seeks to incorporate patriotic content into the education system.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Best side hustle ever. The post Biglaw Partner To Serve As Referee At Rugby World Cup Final appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Federal Court of Canada approved on Tuesday, a CA$ 23 billion settlement to compensate First Nations children and families who were harmed by the discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program. The settlement resolved two class actions that were initiated in March 2019 and January 2020, respectively. Both class actions brought claims against the Canadian government for its underfunding and narrow coverage of the FNCFS program.
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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
While the reporting process is fairly straightforward, some businesses owners may complain about privacy and government overreach. The post Small Law Firms And Small Businesses May Have To Disclose Owner Information To The Federal Government Starting In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
33 US states filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, on Tuesday over claims that the tech giant consciously tailored and marketed its services to exploit young users for the sake of profit. States such as California, New York, Illinois and the territory of the District of Columbia joined in the lawsuit against Meta.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
With Lexis opening up its AI solution to customers, we're eager to hear what you all think of it. The post Lexis+ AI Arrived This Morning… So What Do You Think? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Peruvian law students from the Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas , Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting Perú. All of them are from CIED ( Centro de Investigación de los Estudiantes de Derecho , a student research center in UNSAAC’s faculty of law dedicated to spreading legal information and improving legal culture through study and research, promoting critical and reflective debate to contribute to the develop
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The future is nonequity. The post Biglaw Lockstep Partnership Could Take A Real Blow Next Year appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The judge presiding in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined him $10,000 on Wednesday for a second violation of a gag order banning…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
* Mark Meadows has immunity? Well, well, well. [ ABC ] * Meta targeted for hooking kids through algorithms say state attorneys general seeking to increase their reelection profiles with a lawsuit designed to game the Google algorithm. [ Law360 ] * New bipartisan push for Supreme Court term limits. Because Harlan Crow should have to buy vacations for other people too. [ Reuters ] * Florida asks Supreme Court to reinstate its anti-drag show law and somehow Clarence Thomas will decide that the ban
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Some firms have a penny-wise and pound-foolish approach to billing. The post Partners Should Make It Easier For Associates To Bill Hours appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“Former Yale student’s defamation suit over rape accusation can proceed”: Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today. The post “Former Yale student’s defamation suit over rape accusation can proceed” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2023
LSAT's decision is not totally. illogical. The post But, Maybe, Logic Games Were… Good? appeared first on Above the Law.
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