Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
The legal industry still has a long way to go before it can achieve gender parity at its upper levels. But these law firms are performing better than others in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling that prevents women from attaining leadership roles.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
A US federal court in Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new ban on non-compete clauses Tuesday, holding that the agency lacked the authority to issue the ban and that the new rule is “arbitrary and capricious.” The ban , set to go into effect in most of the country on September 4, seeks to prevent employers from restricting where employees can work if an employee chooses to leave the company.
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LawSites
AUGUST 20, 2024
Two veterans of legal media have partnered to launch a communications firm to represent to represent legal and business clients in marketing, media relations, crisis management and more.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
Panama started on Tuesday its first deportation flight of irregular migrants who entered the country through the Darin jungle, local media reported. This constitutes the first of a series of flights financed by the US Department of State to return irregular migrants to their home countries. According to local media , the first flight repatriated 29 individuals to Columbia.
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
AUGUST 20, 2024
“Man accused of attempting to kill Kavanaugh gets trial date; A federal judge scheduled Nicholas Roske’s trial for next June”: Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report. And Michael Kunzelman of The Associated Press reports that “ Trial date set for man accused of trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh.
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EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Similar to its federal counterpart, Colorado Rule of Evidence 606(b) states the following: (b) Inquiry into validity of verdict or indictment. Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror may not testify as to any.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International called for the European Union (EU) to urge the government of India to end human rights abuses in a joint statement released Monday ahead of the EU-India Human Rights Dialogue. HRW and Amnesty International, alongside Front Line Defenders, the World Organisation Against Torture and Christian Solidarity Worldwide, called for the EU to “ensure public oversight and accountability” for their India policy.
Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
Mickey Mouse figured out pretty quickly this was a stinker of an argument. The post Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
Dying with Dignity Canada, John Scully, Claire Elyse Brosseau and legal firm Paliare Roland filed an application in the Ontario Superior Court on Monday challenging the federal government’s exclusion of individuals with mental disorders from accessing medical assistance in dying (MAiD), on the basis that it is discriminatory. The case is spearheaded by John Scully, who is a former war correspondent suffering from chronic mental health issues including post-traumatic stress disorder, depres
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.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
Researchers studying the origins of legalese say lawmakers and lawyers may write laws and legal documents in a convoluted manner to confer a “ritualistic, spell-like…
JURIST
AUGUST 20, 2024
The Indian Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday constituted a National Task Force (NTF) of medical professionals to give regulatory recommendations for workplace safety and protection citing the recent rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee doctor inside hospital premises, which fueled nationwide protest. While hearing the matter, the SC expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the state machinery and police in their negligent approach towards the case, including not filing the First Info
ABA Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
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
AUGUST 20, 2024
The unexpected value of GenAI for legal might be its user experience. The post Artificial Intelligence Provides Window To All The Technology Lawyers Ignored The Last 10 Years appeared first on Above the Law.
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CaseFleet
AUGUST 20, 2024
Discover how to efficiently label facts and create detailed case outlines using Casefleet. This comprehensive guide covers essential tips, step-by-step instructions, and best practices for organizing your case management. Learn how to streamline your workflow and enhance case analysis with Casefleet's powerful features.
Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
The prominent Clifford Chance partner is missing at sea. The post Renowned Biglaw Partner Among The Missing After The Sinking Of Tech Billionaire’s Superyacht appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
The legal industry continues to see incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to a Law360 Pulse analysis, with women now representing 40.6% of all attorneys and 51% of all associates.
Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
The cease-and-desist letters are flying. The post Formula 1 Lawyers Are Super Busy Right Now Because They Don’t Understand Modern Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
A Burford Capital Unit tried again Monday to unbind itself from a chicken price-fixing settlement that Sysco sealed via email with Pilgrim's Pride, arguing in Illinois federal court that the Seventh Circuit has criticized the order backing the settlement as "fatally flawed.
Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
Maybe make sure they have enough office to come back to. The post Latham Calls Lawyers Back To Office, Even Though Midlevels Sit In Open Cubicles NOW appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
AUGUST 20, 2024
Default privacy settings in popular mobile apps seem like a convenience, allowing you to use a single setting to control the level of privacy – who can see which actions you take – across all of the app’s functions. Prof. Joseph K. Nwankpa specifies how default privacy settings are also a potential risk to your privacy.
Above The Law
AUGUST 20, 2024
* Disney drops " watching Disney+ means arbitration " bid. [ Reuters ] * Judge who carried on secret long-term relationship with lawyer repping clients in his courtroom must take ethics training. over trying to skip deposition. [ ABA Journal ] * Billionaire and the Clifford Chance partner who helped acquit him of fraud missing after yacht sank. [ Law360 ] * Adidas not liable for failing to appropriately disclose the risks of signing a deal with Kanye. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Law firm nabs 100,0
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.
Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 20, 2024
There's a misplaced belief among lawyers, that rehearsing and practicing is for lily-livered, milksop fraidy-cats. Says who? The post Perfecting Your Presentation Skills appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law 360
AUGUST 20, 2024
Oreo cookies maker Mondelez International Inc. has been hit with proposed class consumer fraud claims in Illinois federal court that the "Cocoa Life" label it slaps on snack packaging misleads customers into thinking the company sources its cocoa ethically when its supply chain really contributes to "grievous and unsustainable labor abuses.
LLRX
AUGUST 20, 2024
Patrick Mckenna calls out an important new public database, the AI Risk Repository, that lists ALL the ways AI could go wrong. Its creators hope their work could lead to further research to determine which risks to take more seriously.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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