Attorney at Work
JANUARY 23, 2024
Wendy Merrill | The only way younger associate attorneys will make money for your firm is if they feel the firm is invested in their training and success. The post Protecting Your Investment: How to Realize a Robust ROI From Associates appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
Amnesty International reiterated its calls to stop the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama by nitrogen hypoxia. The date for execution has been set for January 25, 2024. In urging Alabama to cancel the execution, Justin Mazzola, a researcher at Amnesty International, stated: The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment, and we urge Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it’s too late.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 23, 2024
The right wing of the Supreme Court is playing a dangerous game. The post Only 5 Supreme Court Justices Believe In The Supremacy Clause And That’s A Real Fricking Problem appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
A bipartisan group of US Senators, led by Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Senator Todd Young, sent a letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday, expressing concern over the alleged harassment of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who was convicted by a Bangladesh labor law court in early January. The letter addressed to Hasina urges an end to the harassment of Yunus and the broader misuse of the justice system to target government critics in Bangladesh.
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.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 23, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence—which can generate new content based on a prompt—has the potential to “dramatically improve the efficiency of a lawyer’s practice,” but it also…
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 23, 2024
“Federal appeals court upholds local gun safety pamphlet law in Maryland”: Brian Witte of The Associated Press has this report on a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued today. The post “Federal appeals court upholds local gun safety pamphlet law in Maryland” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report on Monday on the “pre-election crackdown” in Senegal, denouncing it for repressing the opposition, media, critics and other civil society members. Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Senegal in February. The report accuses the authorities, led by President Macky Sall, of arresting political opponents, stifling freedom of expression and using security forces to suppress dissent.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 23, 2024
“11th Circuit’s Wilson to take senior status, creating vacancy”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Seth Stern and Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law report that “ Eleventh Circuit Judge Wilson Plans to Take Senior Status.” The post “11th Circuit’s Wilson to take senior status, creating vacancy” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Hong Kong Eastern Magistrates’ Courts imposed a two-month imprisonment with a suspension of two years on Monday on a defendant who earlier pleaded guilty to engaging in illegal conduct to incite another person to cast an invalid vote by activity in public, violating section 27A of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. The defendant admitted that she called for voters to write their names and identification numbers on their ballots, such that their ballots would be inva
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 23, 2024
“Conservative Appeals Judges Question Felon Voting Ban Claims; Mississippi prohibits certain felons from ever voting again; En banc Fifth Circuit hears claim that ban cruel and unusual”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report. And at his Substack site, Chris Geidner has a post titled “ Full Fifth Circuit considers if Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban violates 8th Amendment; An unusually close case at the conservative appeals court.” You can access the
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
UN expert Michel Forst published a letter Tuesday detailing his concerns on the treatment of environmental protestors in the UK. Forst condemned the “severe crackdowns” on environmental protestors, including the prison sentences issued, the bail conditions and the restrictions on peaceful protests. Forst is the first UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 23, 2024
“Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., today announced the appointment of Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., as the Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, effective March 1, 2024.” So begins a news release that the Public Information Office of the U.S. Supreme Court issued today. In news coverage, Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ North Carolina judge to head US judiciary’s administrative arm.” The post “Chief Justice John G.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
At least 27 civilians were killed and 25 injured at a market in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk on Sunday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation released a statement that a market in the suburb of Tekstilshckik was shelled on Sunday, causing civilian fatalities and injuries. The suburb is located less than 15 kilometres from the frontline of the Ukraine-Russia war.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 23, 2024
“Protest planned as Amy Coney Barrett and Israel Supreme Court justice to speak at Notre Dame”: Jordan Smith of The South Bend Tribune has this report. The post “Protest planned as Amy Coney Barrett and Israel Supreme Court justice to speak at Notre Dame” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
Jonathan Malaya, a representative of the Philippines National Security Council, condemned the latest action by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against local Philippine fishermen in a televised interview on Monday night. Malaya was referring to the January 12th incident, where the CCG harassed fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal area after collecting seashells along the shoreline, according to a Facebook post by a local witness.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 23, 2024
“Chevron, Brand X, and Ronald Dworkin’s Right-Answers Thesis”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “Chevron, Brand X, and Ronald Dworkin’s Right-Answers Thesis” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Dak Lak People’s Court sentenced nearly 100 people, including ten life sentences, for involvement in the 2023 Dak Lak gun attacks , Vietnamese state media reported. The defendants were charged with various offenses under the criminal code of Vietnam including terrorism against the people’s government, terrorism, organizing the illegal exit or entry of others and concealing a crime.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 23, 2024
Even assuming the firm is correct. this seems very wrong. The post Biglaw Firm Fires Multiple Attorneys Without Warning Over Zoom appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
US District Judge Thomas Schroeder issued an opinion on Sunday finding unconstitutional and blocking a new North Carolina provision designed to tighten restrictions on same-day voter registration. The decision pertains to Senate Bill (SB) 747 , a collection of election provisions that became law on October 10, 2023, when the state legislature overrode a veto from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
Above The Law
JANUARY 23, 2024
That's a pretty big whoopsie. The post Biglaw Firm Admits To ‘Painful’ Mistake After Displaying Lynching Artwork appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
United Nations human rights experts Monday hailed lawyers in Iran for their unwavering and courageous commitment to the rule of law ahead of the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer , which is observed January 24. The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Javaid Rehman, commended the legal professionals for standing up against the government of Iran
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 23, 2024
Sometimes work can be overwhelming. Trust that it's way worse for the poor people waiting on your decisions. The post Federal Judge So Egregiously Far Behind He’s Got A Dead Guy’s Criminal Case On The Docket appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called for Meta to improve their protection of LGBTQ+ people on Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday. This new campaign follows an HRW report from 2023, which found that security forces in the Middle East and North Africa use social media platforms to gather evidence to prosecute them. A new campaign, titled “Secure Socials,” launched today to promote the protection of the LGBTQ+ community on social media.
Above The Law
JANUARY 23, 2024
One thing is for sure: as AI helps automate and make work more predictable, both law firms and clients will benefit. The post Does AI Signal The End Of The Billable Hour? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 23, 2024
The legislators of the Manipur Legislative Assembly of India Sunday unanimously adopted several resolutions during the 12th Legislative Assembly session in Imphal, addressing the widespread violence in the state of Manipur. The resolution called for an immediate cessation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) with armed militants accused of causing harm to civilians and urged for the replacement of the Assam Rifles.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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