Attorney at Work
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Three tips to improve your law firm call-answer process, because the phone remains the tool of choice for people searching for a lawyer. The post Who’s Answering Your Phones? 3 Tips to Improve Your Law Firm’s Call-Answer Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In a unanimous slip opinion, the US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) waives sovereign immunity and that the federal government can be liable for incorrect debt reporting that damages credit scores. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the opinion of the court. Gorsuch noted that the FCRA allows consumers to sue lenders who willfully or negligently supply false information about them to an entity that creates credit reports.
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LDA PRO
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In the intricate dance of property management, the need for an eviction specialist in Sacramento often arises, especially in locales like Sacramento, where the legal landscape adds complexities to the eviction process. LDA Pro Legal takes center stage as the go-to Eviction Specialist in Sacramento, offering comprehensive services that extend beyond the city limits to areas like Eviction Roseville.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A Tennessee city settled with the ACLU on Wednesday, agreeing to pay $500,000 for the harm caused by its anti-drag ordinance and policy. The city of Murfreesboro agreed to repeal the ordinance, which was designed to ban drag performances on public property, and end the policy that denied all special event permit requests from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Tennessee Equality Project (TEP).
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
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In this week’s episodes of the “Advisory Opinions” podcast: Monday’s episode was titled “ The Problem With Multidistrict Litigation ” and featured U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ( N.D. Cal. ). Wednesday’s episode was titled “ Indictment Watch: No Immunity.” And today’s episode was titled “ Do Your Job.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“UBS Loses to Whistleblower in Wide-Reaching Supreme Court Decision; A win for an analyst allegedly fired for protesting unethical requests will make it easier for whistleblowers to sue”: Richard Vanderford of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “UBS Loses to Whistleblower in Wide-Reaching Supreme Court Decision; A win for an analyst allegedly fired for protesting unethical requests will make it easier for whistleblowers to sue” appeared first on How Appeali
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Meta’s (META.O) oversight board announced Friday it will examine two cases on how the media giant handled potentially misleading posts shared ahead of the Australian Voice referendum last year. Meta (formerly known as the Facebook company) is the social media company that owns and operates Facebook and Instagram. In October 2023, two Facebook users separately posted screenshots of partial information shared by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) on X (formerly known as Twitter), acco
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“Some Impressions From Yesterday”: At “PrawfsBlawg,” Gerard Magliocca has a post that begins, “I was lucky to have a seat in the Court yesterday and wanted to share some thoughts while they are fresh.” The post “Some Impressions From Yesterday” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah declared on Thursday the discontinuation of the India-Myanmar Free Movement Regime (FMR), which allowed for people from India and Myanmar to move freely between the two countries. Shah claimed the decision will bolster internal Indian security and preserve the demographic structure of India’s northeastern states that share a border with Myanmar.
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
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“What the Colorado Oral Argument Missed: The justices seem ready to leave the issue of Donald Trump’s eligibility up to Congress; Here’s why they shouldn’t.” Law professor Edward B. Foley has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “What the Colorado Oral Argument Missed: The justices seem ready to leave the issue of Donald Trump’s eligibility up to Congress; Here’s why they shouldn’t.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled Friday against the province of Quebec’s challenge to the constitutionality of the child welfare provisions in the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families in a decision. The act outlines frameworks and standards nationally for provinces to follow when conducting family services.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“The Best Defense Is A Good Offense; White House applies lessons from Bork defeat”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “The Best Defense Is A Good Offense; White House applies lessons from Bork defeat” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Four people died Thursday in a reported gunshots from police during violent protests against India’s Uttarakhand state government’s demolition drive of alleged illegal encroachments, according to ANI. The protests also led to the injury of more than 100 police personnel. According to local reports, protests against the government’s demolition drive turned violent in Haldwani, a city in the Uttarakhand state of India, which led to clashes between the protesters and the security
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FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“The Rise and Fall of Chevron : The changing fortunes of Chevron deference have more to do with jurisprudence than ideology or partisanship.” John O. McGinnis has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “The Rise and Fall of Chevron: The changing fortunes of Chevron deference have more to do with jurisprudence than ideology or partisanship.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's key developments in California, Florida and New York — as well as the obstacles WeWork founder Adam Neumann faces if he tries to reclaim the struggling company that ousted him.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
“Glastonbury Home Of Top Judge In George Washington’s Presidency Sells; One of Glastonbury’s most historic homes has sold”: Chris Dehnel, Northern Connecticut Editor at Patch, has this report. The post “Glastonbury Home Of Top Judge In George Washington’s Presidency Sells; One of Glastonbury’s most historic homes has sold” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Attorneys filed fewer patent suits in district courts in 2023 than in any year for more than a decade, and the amount of America Invents Act petitions at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board fell to a 10-year low as well. The Western District of Texas also lost its place as the most popular patent litigation venue in the U.S. in 2023, with the Eastern District of Texas overtaking it.
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FDA Law Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
By Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — As an end of the year gift, FDA finalized its guidance document, Digital Health Technologies for Remote Data Acquisition in Clinical Investigations , in late December. We previously blogged on the draft guidance ( here ) and on FDA’s broader framework for Digital Health Technologies (DHT) ( here and here ).
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
This firm's managing partner has the scoop on how law firms can offer a better billing model for corporate clients. The post OGC’s Managing Partner On Why An Alternative Approach To The ‘Broken’ Billable Hour Is Needed appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The former FBI trainee who secretly traded nonpublic information that he stole from his BigLaw associate ex-girlfriend has agreed to a civil judgment against him permanently barring him from violating securities laws, a judgment entered just months after he pled guilty to insider trading.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Transform your legal recruitment with haistack.ai's AI-driven platform for unmatched efficiency and precision. Schedule your demo today. The post Revolutionizing Legal Talent Acquisition With AI: The haistack.ai Advantage appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A Baltimore judge faces a hearing in May to resolve ethics allegations that he inappropriately touched a female lawyer following a bar association event at…
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Law firm management consultant Erik Mazzone helps us find a better way forward on the Non-Eventcast. The post Should You Operate Your Law Firm Like A Tech Company? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Streaming service Tubi must litigate a user's proposed class suit claiming the company unlawfully shares her and others' viewing history and personal information with advertisers, an Illinois federal judge has ruled, rejecting Tubi's bid to either arbitrate or dismiss the claims.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
OGC's Managing Partner Has A Few Ideas: Read here. Fed. Ct. Of Appeals Pushes Newman Off E-mails: Cold coworkers. The Jeff Foxworthy Reference Isn't The Weird Part: Strange bedfellows in the courtroom. Adios, Navarro!: Better to follow the rules than beg for forgiveness. From Partner To Leader: Ed Kim joins USAO leadership team. The post What Will Take The Billable Hour’s Place?
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