Attorney at Work
MAY 17, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Uncertainty and ambiguity can lead to confusion, inefficiency and stress among lawyers. Here’s how to set clear expectations in your law firm. The post From Confusion to Clarity: How to Set Clear Expectations in Your Law Firm appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The US removed Cuba the list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism, also known as the Not Fully Cooperating Countries (NFCC) list, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed on Wednesday. Patel said that the circumstances leading to Cuba’s designation as an NFCC have changed since 2022. The NFCC list is part of the State Department’s annual assessment of international cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, and countries on this list may fac
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Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
Walking like ducks, quacking like ducks. The post Tesla Admits To Bullying Outside Counsel But Prefers We Not Call It ‘Bullying’ appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
US Department of Treasury sanctioned on Thursday two Russian individuals and three Russian companies over the transfer of weapons between Russia and North Korea, including ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine. Rafael Anatolyevich Gazaryan and Aleksey Budnev are the individuals sanctioned, whereas the companies sanctioned by the department are Trans Kapital Limited Liability Company, the Rafort Limited Liability Company and Tekhnologiya, OOO.
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Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
Alito is practically daring someone -- ANYONE -- to rein him in. The post Samuel Alito Throws Wife Under The Bus Over ‘Stop The Steal’ Flag appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
Clarence Thomas continues to lawyerball the Senate. The post Senators Politely Ask Clarence Thomas To Cut The Crap appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, announced the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African nation. The address also discussed LGBTQ rights and the practice of monogamy. During his speech at the Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Sonko expressed his concerns about France’s military presence in Senegal and other countries.
Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
Amgen’s Imdelltra has FDA approval in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, making it the first bispecific T cell engager approved for treating this type of cancer. Analysts project the new Amgen drug will become a blockbuster seller. The post Amgen Drug for Aggressive Type of Lung Cancer Wins Accelerated FDA Approval appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The Supreme Court of Korea dismissed an appeal on Thursday filed by doctors and medical professionals aiming to stop the South Korean government’s plan to increase the medical school admissions by up to 2,000 students next year, according to reports from local media. This initiative responds to the need to increase the number of medical professionals to address South Korea’s rapidly aging population and the low doctor-to-population ratio.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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
MAY 17, 2024
We fall back on the words of Forrest Gump: ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’ The post ‘Legal Tech Lists’: 7 Ways Law Firms Invite A Breach appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The US Department of Justice unsealed conspiracy charges Thursday against individuals accused of assisting North Korean (DPRK) nationals in fraudulently posing as US residents to obtain information technology (IT) jobs with US companies, allegedly generating millions of dollars in income that was then funneled back to the DPRK. In a press release the government called the alleged conspiracy “the largest case ever charged by the Justice Department involving…[an] IT worker’s sche
Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
* Sam Alito flew an upside-down flag at his home in the aftermath of the insurrection. He blames his wife because that's what the Framers would've done. [ NY Times ] * Police arrested the top-ranked golfer in the world for trying to go to the golf course. Man, Rory McIlroy is thinking outside the box! [ ESPN ] * This might’ve played differently in the room, but the media seems thirsty for drama.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has no authority to arrest an individual directly under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 with only recognition of the complaint from a court. The top court determined that to obtain custody, the central agency must seek permission from the special court. The PMLA is a piece of legislation passed by the Parliament of India to combat money laundering and enable the seizure of assets obtained through such ille
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Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
'Guilt by innocent association': This Fourth Circuit judge won't be participating in any boycotts. The post Federal Appellate Judge Respectfully Calls Out Stupidity Of Clerkship Hiring Boycotts appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The European Consumer Organization’s network (BEUC) lodged a complaint on Thursday with the European Commission against Chinese fast-fashion retailer Temu over a potential breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Additionally, 17 BEUC members have filed the same complaint with their national competent authorities against the e-commerce platform, which is owned by the Chinese PDD group and has been active in the European market since early 2023.
Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
What a story! The post Motions Aren’t The Only Thing This Lawyer Is Writing appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 17, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to consumer protection agency (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display (Jodi Kantor, The New York Times) Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed on questions over friend’s $267,000 RV loan (Josephine Rozzelle & Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC) CFPB Supre
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Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Lost In The Legal Lexicon appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“Biden has installed the most non-White judges of any president; Additionally, 6 in 10 Biden judges are women, data show”: Nick Mourtoupalas of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Biden has installed the most non-White judges of any president; Additionally, 6 in 10 Biden judges are women, data show” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
His words have power. The post Oliver Wendell Holmes’s Pop Culture Impact appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“Stuart Harrow Wins the Unlikeliest of Supreme Court Cases; Court is unanimous ruling Harrow can continue his 11-year fight for six days of back pay”: Ben Foldy of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Stuart Harrow Wins the Unlikeliest of Supreme Court Cases; Court is unanimous ruling Harrow can continue his 11-year fight for six days of back pay” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
New survey provides insights into the challenges faced by diverse lawyers. The post Unseen: Diverse Attorneys Detail Imbalances In Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“Despite consumer watchdog’s US Supreme Court win, agency powers still on chopping block”: John Kruzel of Reuters has this report. The post “Despite consumer watchdog’s US Supreme Court win, agency powers still on chopping block” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 17, 2024
It isn't always a bad idea. The post Clients Can Sometimes Complete Tasks Themselves appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“What Do Judicial Rules Say About Alito and a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol? Judicial experts say an upside-down flag at the justice’s home raises thorny questions about potential ethics violations and what circumstances require recusal from cases.” Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. John Fritze and Holmes Lybrand of CNN report that “ Justice Samuel Alito blames upside-down American flag on his wife and a flap with neighbors.” In commentary, online at The At
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