Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
When it comes to law firms, bigger isn’t always better. The post The Top 150 Under 150: Vault Ranks The Best Small, Boutique, And Midsize Firms (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 12, 2024
Indonesia’s Jakarta Corruption Court sentenced former agriculture minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo to 10 years in prison over graft charges on Thursday, according to local media The Jakarta Post. Judge Rianto Adam Pontoh said Limpo was fined and ordered to compensate 300 million rupiah and about 14.6 billion rupiah, respectively. The court found Limpo guilty of misappropriating public funds, with Judge Rianto Adam Pontoh asserting that Limpo did not serve as a positive example of an official,
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Attorney at Work
JULY 12, 2024
Julie Savarino | Live streaming can build attorneys’ credibility and reputation faster than traditional webinars or other online events. The post Attorneys Live Streaming on LinkedIn Live: Most Law Firms Are Missing Out appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 12, 2024
Former veterans minister and ex-officer Johnny Mercer is facing potential imprisonment for refusing to disclose names of soldiers who allegedly told him about unlawful killings and cover-ups by UK special forces during the Afghanistan War, The Afghanistan Inquiry has said. In a ruling released on Thursday , Judge Haddon-Cave, Chair of the Inquiry notes in his final observations that “[t] he Applicant submits that he is a protector of whistle-blowers.
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Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Guess he'll have to go back to practicing l— oh wait! The post Rudy Giuliani Falls Ass Backwards Out Of Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Get a blog, Clarence. The post Clarence Thomas Learned Nothing From The Mess He Helped Create Regarding Section 230, Blogs Ignorantly About 230 Yet Again appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 12, 2024
The Regional Human Rights Advisory Foundation (Inredh) of Ecuador on Thursday presented its report on human rights violations under Executive Decree 111 , in which it recorded 45 cases of violations perpetrated by public officials. The NGO’s 28-page report documents and analyses complaints made by citizens from January 8 to April 8 of this year, which were collected through various social media platforms.
LawSites
JULY 12, 2024
Citators — tools that validate whether a case or statute is still good law — have always been an essential component of a full-featured legal research platform. But in this age of AI-generated hallucinations, they may be more important than ever before.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Legal professionals are confronted with challenges such as technological barriers, ethical concerns, and evolving legal frameworks and regulations. The post Overcoming Hurdles And Shaping The Future Of Legal Tech In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
Law 360
JULY 12, 2024
Online retailer Wayfair LLC says the company it hired to oversee the build-out of its first "large-format" brick and mortar location failed to pay multiple subcontractors on the project, forcing Wayfair to pay the subcontractors directly to ensure that the store opened on time, according to a complaint filed Friday.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
The NextGen Bar Exam is 2 years away and we still don't know much about what's on it. That's a huge problem. The post Bar Exam Rollout Dumpster Fire Should Terrify Law Students appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 12, 2024
In the two weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Chevron deference, the landmark decision has emerged as a live issue in dozens of administrative challenges, with federal courts already pausing agency regulations expanding LGBTQ+ rights in education and healthcare and with a wave of parties seeking to use the new decision to win their cases.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
A summer associate's weekend assignment prompts some backlash. Has everyone gotten too soft on summer work? The post Should Law Firms Have Summer Associates Working Nights And Weekends? appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JULY 12, 2024
The Indian Supreme Court granted bail Friday to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case. Kejriwal, the head of Delhi’s local government, has been in detention since March 2024 in multiple money laundering cases against him in an alleged liquor policy scam. The court emphasised that Kejriwal was granted interim bail due to the sanctity of his right to life and liberty and his 90-day incarceration.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Honesty matters. The post ‘Forgetting’ Wasn’t A Strong Enough Defense For Florida’s Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 12, 2024
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Thursday mostly upheld a lower court’s decision that prevents the rejection of absentee ballots with address variations for upcoming elections. This decision is expected to reduce the number of ballot rejections in the state. The legal dispute deals with interpreting an absentee ballot witness’s address, which involved a January 2024 ruling that impacted absentee ballots in the state.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JULY 12, 2024
“The Message of the Supreme Court’s Wild Ride of a Term: The anxiety about distinguishing a President from a king, which framed this Court term, is inextricably intertwined with the end-of-democracy theme of the 2024 Presidential race.” Law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen has this Daily Comment online at The New Yorker.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Expert perspectives on three acronyms that can be powerful and perplexing. The post Marketing Roundup: From AI To CRM To PR appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 12, 2024
Survey for lawyers who practice at the Ninth Circuit : A reader has emailed asking me to post the following request: Dear Ninth Circuit practitioners, The Appellate Lawyer Representatives to the Ninth Circuit are conducting a Survey of Practitioners. The results will be presented to the Judges of the Ninth Circuit at a meeting at the end of July. Here is the survey: [link] The survey should take only around 10 minutes to answer.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
What it's really like being a partner at the world's richest law firm. The post Billable Hours And Booze In Viral Kirkland & Ellis Video appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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HowAppealing
JULY 12, 2024
“MoloLamken Releases 2024 Supreme Court Business Briefing”: You can access the news release here and the briefing itself here.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Just how high will Biglaw partner pay rise? Is this a bubble that's bound to burst? The post A $25 To $30 Million Payday? Biglaw Partner Comp Keeps Climbing Higher And Higher appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 12, 2024
“U.S. appeals court ruling leaves open possibility of college athletes being considered employees”: Steve Berkowitz of USA Today has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday.
Above The Law
JULY 12, 2024
Trial work is great and all, but this firm shines when it comes to appellate time. The post The Biglaw Firm Especially Adept At Appellate Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.
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