Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Human trafficking has surged globally, with a 25 percent increase in victims detected between 2019 and 2022, according to a report released on Wednesday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons revealed rising child exploitation and forced labor cases fueled by poverty, conflict, and climate crises.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Exxon can’t shake $14.25 mln penalty for air pollution at Texas refinery”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Kayla Guo of The Texas Tribune reports that “ Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas; A 2021 ruling found the oil giant committed more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at its Baytown refinery and plant.” You can access today’s 9-to-8 en banc ruling of the U.S.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Germany suspended processing asylum claims for Syrian refugees on Monday following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with the UK , Greece and Sweden quickly adopting similar measures amid the rapidly evolving situation in Damascus. According to Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bundesamt fr Migration und Flchtlinge; BAMF), the currently unclear situation in Syria does not allow for definite decisions on refugee status.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Montana Supreme Court Upholds Injunction, Allows Transgender Minors to Access Certain Healthcare Procedures; The state failed to demonstrate that access to hormone therapies and other treatments presents a bona fide risk to minors, the Court wrote in a Wednesday morning decision”: Denali Sagner of Flathead Beacon has this report. And Monique Merrill of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling allowing gender-affirming care for minors; The hig
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share The justices on Wednesday dismissed a dispute over a securities fraud case brought against graphics chip maker NVIDIA. Shareholders argued that NVIDIA did not disclose the extent to which sales to crypto-miners, rather than gaming companies, put their shares at risk. The court heard NVIDIA Corp v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB just last month, but the dismissal was no surprise.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, Niger’s military authorities have arrested Moussa Tchangari, a well-known civil society leader and critic of the government, Amnesty International reported Monday. Tchangari, secretary general of Citizens Alternative Spaces (Alternatives Espaces Citoyens, AEC), was taken from his home in Niamey on December 3, 2024, by three men in plain clothes claiming to be police, without presenting a warrant.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request from a Kentucky utility company to temporarily block an Environmental Protection Agency rule governing the disposal of coal ash while a challenge to it moves forward in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The denial came just under six months after the Supreme Court, in Ohio v.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged Vietnam on Tuesday to repeal its new cybersecurity law on the basis that it represses rights to free speech and freedom of expression. Vietnam’s new law, set to come into effect on 25 December 2024, builds on existing legislation to create stricter rules surrounding internet use and freedom of speech. Vietnam’s current legislation, the Cybersecurity law , came into force on June 12, 2018, and prohibits criticism of or opposition to the Socialist Republi
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Alaska Prosecutor Claims Ex-Judge Leveraged Political Ties; Prosecutor said Judge Kindred touted political influence; Alleges judgeship recommendation raised in seeking explicit photos”: Jacqueline Thomsen and Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law have this report , along with a related article from yesterday headlined “ Alaska Prosecutor Claims ‘Abusive’ Relationship With Ex-Judge; Prosecutor who sent judge nude photos says she felt trapped; Joshua Kindred resigned afte
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The UK Government placed on Wednesday an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for children under 18 years of age following the advice of a targeted consultation by medical experts. An emergency prohibition on puberty blockers is currently in place and will expire on December 31, 2024. The emergency ban will be replaced with The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Restrictions on Private Sales and Supplies) Order 2024 , which is due to come into force on January 1, 2025.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Until someone issues refunds or gets a court judgment, what can investors do to minimize their losses? The post Did The Hawk Tuah Girl Spit On Investors With Her Failed Cryptocurrency? And How Can Investors Get Their Money Back? appeared first on Above the Law.
Day on Torts
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A pro se plaintiff without expert evidence could not support her claim that her car was repaired negligently. In Jiang v. Furness d/b/a Premium Auto Repair , No. M2023-01554-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Nov. 19, 2024), the plaintiff had her car repaired by the defendant and subsequently suffered damages. She then filed suit for negligence and violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
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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
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Yowza! That's a lot of money! The post Jones Day Continues To Corner The Market On Supreme Court Clerks, With $450K+ Signing Bonuses Up For Grabs appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On Wednesday, December 11, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HPM) and Riparian LLC will co-host a webinar on an important CMS rule imposing penalties for misclassification of drugs and other reporting errors under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. (See our post on this rule here.) The Webinar will explore the CMS rule and provide actionable recommendations for manufacturers on how to navigate the new requirements.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Elon's got some thoughts on the judicial system. The post Replacing Judges With AI And Other Stupid Ideas appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Tens of thousands of civilians in Northeast Syria are facing a worsening displacement crisis, according to the report Human Rights Watch released on Wednesday. According to the report, t he humanitarian situation has deteriorated as armed conflicts have intensified , leading to significant population movements and severe shortages of essential resources such as food, water, and healthcare.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
No, we can't have nice things. The post The Onion Gets Peeled appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Supreme Court Wont Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All; In an unsigned order, the justices dismissed the case against the tech giant as ‘improvidently granted,’ meaning they had concluded that it had been a mistake to take it up”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The Dolphins are one of the first NFL teams to welcome PE cash. The post The Biglaw Firm Bringing Private Equity To Football appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2024
“Dan Markel murder: Donna Adelson back in court for first time since trial was derailed.” Jeff Burlew of The Tallahassee Democrat has this report.
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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
DECEMBER 11, 2024
She says the judge had the power to ruin not only my career, but my personal life as well. The post Prosecutor Says She Was Pressured To Send Disgraced Judge Nude Photos appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Automation brings transformative benefits to law firms of all sizes and specialties, allowing attorneys to focus on strategy rather than repetitive tasks Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents is a fundamental yet time-intensive part of legal practice, especially in high-stakes areas like litigation, family law, criminal defense, and employment law.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
How happiness, a positive workplace, and alignment with the right role can transform not just your own career, but also the success of your clients and firm. The post Happy Lawyers, Better Results The Key To Thriving In Tough Times appeared first on Above the Law.
Constitutional Law Reporter
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether Mexican government may continue its lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. The suit, Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos , alleges the manufacturers aided and abetted the illegal sales of guns to traffickers for cartels in Mexico. Facts of the Case The government of Mexico filed suit against seven U.S. gun manufacturers and one gun distributor.
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