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
The US government unsealed an indictment Monday charging two former high-ranking officials of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence with war crimes. The indictment accuses Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud of cruel and inhuman treatment, including the torture of detainees, some of whom were US citizens, at the Mezzeh military airbase prison in Damascus, Syria.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
An explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday resulted in the death of Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting minister for refugees and repatriation, and at least six others, the Taliban Spokesman confirmed on X. The explosion occurred within the ministry building as Haqqani was reportedly leaving after afternoon prayers, according to Haqqani’s nephew Anas Haqqani.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Share At oral arguments on Monday it was not clear how the Supreme Court will rule in the case of a Philadelphia-area government contractor found guilty of fraud after it failed to comply with a contract provision intended to promote diversity. In Kousisis v. United States , the justices are considering whether the federal wire fraud laws apply to cases in which the defendant uses deception to enter into a transaction that doesnt harm the victim financially.
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
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
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.
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.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Ever closer to a true market match. The post Biglaw Firm Announces Associate Raises For The Second Time This Year appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
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.
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.
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
But don't forget to read the fine print: Eligibility for special bonuses at this firm is based on hours, too. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Announces Bonuses, With More Money Added On Top For Its Busiest Billers appeared first on Above the Law.
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
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Viral clip star going away for a while. The post Defendant Who Soared Over Bench To Attack Judge Sentenced appeared first on Above the Law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the need for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to complement emissions reductions in meeting global climate targets. Ocean-based CDR strategies, which aim to increase the oceans natural carbon sink capacity, are gaining attention. One such strategy, ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), involves adding alkaline substances to seawater so as to increase its ability to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and mitig
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This is now the highest signing bonus being offered for former federal clerks. Will other firms match these big bonuses? The post Prominent Law Firm Now Offering $150K Signing Bonus For Federal Clerks 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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