Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
Are the best days of summer associate programs behind us? The post Summer Associate Programs Have Seemingly Changed Over The Years appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2024
Switzerland’s government revealed in a press conference on Monday that authorities registered cyberattacks in the run- up to the Summit on Peace in Ukraine planned on 15-16 June in Bürgenstock, Canton of Nidwalden. The President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd asserted in response to a question about the adopted safety measures in preparation for the Ukraine summit that authorities encountered “a couple of disturbances and cyberattacks” but said she couldn’t give
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Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
Except ATM machines have limits. The post Clarence Thomas Turned Supreme Court Service Into An ATM Machine appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2024
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan released a report (A/HRC/56/25) on Tuesday, ahead of the 56th session of the Human Rights Council taking place from June 18 to July 12, 2024, where the Special Rapporteur will address the findings. A critical analysis of the worsening subjugation of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban is highlighted and described as a systematic entrenchment that “leads to devastating and long-lasting harm to all genders, with implica
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
JUNE 12, 2024
“Supreme Court has a lot of work to do and little time to do it with a sizable case backlog”: Mark Sherman and Lindsay Whitehurst of The Associated Press have this report.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2024
“Clarence Thomas raised him ‘as a son’; Now he’s facing 25-plus years on weapons and drug charges”: Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert of Business Insider has this report.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday in favour of the UK government’s decision to deny compensation to two men who had suffered a miscarriage of justice due to wrongful convictions. The case was brought by Victor Nealon and Sam Hallam , who served a combined 24 years in prison before their convictions were quashed. Nealon was convicted of attempted rape in 1996 and served 17 years before new DNA evidence revealed the presence of another man’s DNA on the victim&#
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2024
“Fifth Circuit Judge Moving States, But No Plans to Retire; Leslie Southwick moving chambers from Mississippi to Texas; No circuit approval needed to change court locations”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access).
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged Delhi police on Monday to end its investigation into three journalists from an Indian journalism platform named The Caravan. CPJ asked the police of India’s capital to investigate the people involved in attacks against the journalists during the 2020 Delhi riot. Shahid Tantray, Prabhjit Singh and a woman journalist were assaulted and attacked during the 2020 New Delhi riot while on duty.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2024
“Secret Audio of Alito Isn’t the Smoking Gun Liberals Think; The recordings of the Supreme Court justice, his wife, and Chief Justice John Roberts don’t tell us anything we didn’t already know”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
Lying to Congress, being a dick to congresspeople and neighbors alike, having an unlikable spouse -- check, check, check on the long list of things any normal legal practitioner would need to be concerned about. The post Forget The Supreme Court’s Actual Corruption, Justices’ Tantrums And Lies Would Imperil A Normal Lawyer’s Job appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2024
“Samuel Alito, caught on tape, reinforces why people are skeptical of the Supreme Court”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.
Law 360
JUNE 12, 2024
Eight former SpaceX employees on Wednesday became the latest to sue the company and CEO Elon Musk alleging a hostile and abusive workplace that demeans women and LGBTQ+ people, saying in California state court they were unlawfully fired when they objected to his conduct.
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FDA Law Blog
JUNE 12, 2024
By Sara W. Koblitz & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — It’s been over a year and a half since Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) hearing aids became legal, and it’s not clear that they’ve made the difference in hearing loss treatment that Congress anticipated. (FDA once estimated that OTC hearing aids would save patients over $3000.) A recent GAO Report hasn’t found that OTC hearing aids have had much impact.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
He read it in the goat entrails. That's binding precedent, right? The post Bannon Demands Stay Of Prison Sentence Based On Crystal Ball Vision Of SCOTUS’s Secret Dreams appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2024
“Explosive cases flow to US Supreme Court from ‘bold’ regional court”: Andrew Chung of Reuters has this report.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence is a lot like the rainforest except in the way that it's not at all. The post Elon Musk Drops OpenAI Lawsuit Right Before Forcing Lawyers To Make Bad Arguments In Court appeared first on Above the Law.
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CARET Legal
JUNE 12, 2024
Setting realistic expectations facilitates the successful implementation of new legal tech. When adopting new technology , many law firms hesitate due to concerns about workflow disruptions. While it’s true that implementing legal tech solutions can cause temporary interruptions to established processes, the long-term benefits (efficiency, productivity, and profitability) far outweigh these minor inconveniences.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
Software developers like Adobe should think about other ways to get its users to read and understand its ToS agreements and similar documents. The post Adobe Will Update Terms Of Service Agreement After Customers Who Actually Read That Long Document Express Concerns About AI And Privacy appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 12, 2024
Two former executives of sexual wellness company OneTaste Inc. said they uncovered "shocking" evidence that an FBI agent told a former employee of the business and key government witness to delete an old email account, allegedly destroying exculpatory evidence in a forced-labor conspiracy case.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
This has to be one of the least cool ways to get caught doing an espionage. The post Nosy Lawyer Busted For Trying To Hack Into Judge’s Emails 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.
Law 360
JUNE 12, 2024
Customers alleged in Illinois federal court Tuesday that Conagra misled them by marketing its popular Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's frozen fish products as "100% whole fish," despite artificially adding weight to those fish with an industrial filler and extra water.
ALPS
JUNE 12, 2024
My old boss was fond of the saying, “Hanging a solo shingle right out of law school is almost per se malpractice.” Although it may not be that extreme, one would be wise to gain at least a general understanding of the practice of law before going it alone.
Law 360
JUNE 12, 2024
Although litigation won’t earn anyone an Olympic medal in Paris this summer, it can be worthy of the same lasting honor if attorneys exercise focused restraint — seeking both their clients’ interests and those of the court — instead of merely pursuing every advantage short of sanctionable conduct, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2024
America's Mayor is all smiles in his second mugshot related to alleged election crimes. The post Rudy Giuliani Posts Bond In Election Subversion Case, Smiles Pretty For Mugshot appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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