Attorney at Work
JANUARY 7, 2025
Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement. The post Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JANUARY 7, 2025
US Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits on Monday challenging US President Joe Biden’s decision to block the companies’proposed $14.9 billion merger deal, alleging the administration cited inaccurate national security concerns. The two steelmakers contended that the deal would have bolstered domestic manufacturing capacity while adhering to all legal and regulatory requirements.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
Amazing career arc. The post Giuliani Bumstumbles Into Contempt And Sanctions In Freeman/Moss Case appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 7, 2025
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled Tuesday that Greece violated multiple provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the treatment of a Turkish national, identified as A.R.E., during her attempted entry into Greece. The court found Greece guilty of engaging in illegal pushbacks, forcing asylum seekers to return to their country of origin without due process.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
Stonewalling discovery is generally frowned upon. The post Looks Like Someone Is Willing To Hold Rudy Giuliani Accountable appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
After a great 2024, firms can either come back to reality or ride the coming storm to greater heights. The post Law Firms Face Uncertain Economic Future In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Afghanistan Human Rights Defenders Committee (AHRDC) stated on Monday that the situation for Afghan refugees in Pakistan has deteriorated significantly, according to local media. The AHRDC characterized the conditions as “worsening,” primarily due to new directives from Pakistans Counter Terrorism Department that have exacerbated existing challenges faced by the refugee population.
Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
2025 is off to a rip-roaring start in the world of patent law! The post Obvious Disagreement appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 7, 2025
A motion of censure was presented against the Peruvian congress’s president Eduardo Salhuana on Monday after the Political group Bancada Honor y Democracia accused him of failing to act over alleged prostitution rings in parliament by leaving Peru during the case. In a press conference, Jose Cueto, congressman from Bancada Honor y Democracia, stated that the Prosecutor’s office cannot modify laws.
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!
Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
She's the third female SCOTUS justice to have a public elementary school bearing her name. The post Sonia Sotomayor Gets A School Named In Her Honor appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Pakistan accountability court postponed on Monday the verdict on the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistani politician and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife until January 13. It is the third time that the court has deferred the verdict, which was scheduled to be announced on December 23, 2024, and then on January 6. The postponement of the verdict in the case, which is part of the many legal problems faced by the prisoner Imran Khan, comes amid ongoing negotiations between the for
Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
From total compensation to origination fees, were benchmarking lawyer pay with input from over 750 respondents. The post Introducing The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report! appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 7, 2025
“Dems picked the wrong senator for Senate Judiciary leadership; They need a fighter on the committee, not a go-alonger”: Columnist Jennifer Rubin has this essay online at The Washington Post.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
Nagy Wolfe Appleton LLP launches as boutique firms flex muscle. The post New Firm Highlights The Bright Future For Litigation Boutiques appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 7, 2025
“Jimmy Carter never had a SCOTUS pick. He still transformed the judiciary. President Jimmy Carter appointed more judges to the federal bench than any other president has done in a single term.” Gillian Brockell of The Washington Post has this report.
Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
Winging it is not a strategy. The post 5 Fretzin Hacks When Attempting Legal Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 7, 2025
“Jimmy Blacklock named new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court; Blacklock replaces Nathan Hecht, the longest serving justice on the high court; Gov. Greg Abbott also appointed his general counsel, James Sullivan, to the bench”: Eleanor Klibanoff of The Texas Tribune has this report.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Law 360
JANUARY 7, 2025
A Brooklyn federal judge allowed a former Ozy Media executive to avoid prison Tuesday for furthering a fraud that sunk the high-profile media startup, citing his cooperation with prosecutors who convicted company founder Carlos Watson of swindling tens of millions of dollars.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 7, 2025
“Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice speaks out on controversial firings on first week in office”: Samantha Boyd of KARK has this report.
Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
As always, CES demonstrates that, as technology advances at warp speed, legal professionals cannot afford to lag behind. The post What Lawyers Can Learn From CES 2025: Trends That Matter appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JANUARY 7, 2025
Youre a successful and established business in your community.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
They bring flexibility, expertise, and innovation to the table. The post The Flexible Future Of Legal: Why ALSPs Are More Than ‘Alternative’ appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
JANUARY 7, 2025
In their annual report on the state of the U.S.
Above The Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
Guess those progressive values don't apply to the firm. The post Elite Boutique Getting Slammed By Associates Over Mandatory Arbitration Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
JANUARY 7, 2025
by Dennis Crouch The Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) statute was designed to ensure patent terms aren't unfairly shortened by USPTO delays during prosecution. 35 U.S.C. 154(b). The basic framework provides day-for-day extension of patent term to account for certain examination delays, such as when the USPTO takes more than 14 months to issue a first office action or more than 4 months to respond to an applicant's reply.
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