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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The Supreme Court of India ruled Thursday that any acquisition of private property by the state must meet a set of criteria under Article 300A of India’s Constitution, which includes being carried out for a public purpose, following the law, and following proper procedure. A two-justice bench including PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar held: In various decisions interpreting Article 300A, this court has also held that a person can be deprived of his right to property only through the procedur
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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MAY 17, 2024
“The Supreme Court Just Handed Another Loss to Congress; Legislators have delegated too much of their decision-making to powerful agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”: Law professor Stephen L. Carter has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion. The post “The Supreme Court Just Handed Another Loss to Congress; Legislators have delegated too much of their decision-making to powerful agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau” appeared first on
JURIST
MAY 17, 2024
The Budapest Capital Regional Court of Appeal announced it will grant house arrest in Budapest to Ilaria Salis, a 39-year old elementary teacher and left-wing activist from Monza, Italy due to the conditions of her imprisonment, local media confirmed on Wednesday. This defense motion was initially rejected by the Budapest Capital Regional Court on 28, March.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“What Was That Bizarro Louisiana Voting Rights Decision All About? In a topsy-turvy ruling, the conservatives on the Supreme Court ordered Louisiana to use a VRA-compliant congressional map while the liberals dissented.” Elie Mystal has this essay online at The Nation. The post “What Was That Bizarro Louisiana Voting Rights Decision All About?
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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MAY 17, 2024
“Law Professor’s Tireless Search for Rare Recordings Resurrects Voices of Landmark Segregation Case; Using AI and sleuthing, a team recreated unrecorded oral arguments from Brown v. Board; It’s ’amazing’ but ‘a little creepy,’ says retired Justice Stephen Breyer”: Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report. The post “Law Professor’s Tireless Search for Rare Recordings Resurrects Voices of Landmark Segregation Case; Using AI and sleuthing, a team recreated unrecorded
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.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“‘Papa Warren’ and the End of Segregation: A boy’s-eye view of my grandfather’s most important case.” Jeffrey Earl Warren has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “‘Papa Warren’ and the End of Segregation: A boy’s-eye view of my grandfather’s most important case.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
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.
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MAY 17, 2024
“Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices”: Seth Stern of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Kavanaugh Bests Two Fellow Justice Runners in Washington Race; ACLI Capital Challenge attracts big field, including DC luminaries; Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar bests the three justices” appeared first on How Appealing
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.
HowAppealing
MAY 17, 2024
“The Supreme Court decides not to trigger a second Great Depression; Two justices dissent”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. And online at Slate, Mark Joseph Stern has a Jurisprudence essay titled “ Even Clarence Thomas Can See That the 5th Circuit Is Just Making Up Nonsense; The conservative justices finally sent a strong message to a rogue lower court; But the sanity might not last.” The post “The Supreme Court decides not to trigger a second Great Depr
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.
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