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JULY 31, 2024
David Arato | Blogging can connect your firm with potential clients who are seeking legal representation or advice online. The post How Blogging Can Get Law Firms More Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
A UK High Court ruled Monday that a ban on puberty blockers issued in May 2024 in the UK was lawful. TransAction, an organisation that advocates for transgender healthcare and legal protections, and an anonymous transgender young person, issued this legal challenge against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, alleging the ban was implemented through an unlawful process.
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ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
The October 2023 term had many blockbuster decisions that deservedly received headlines.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released a report regarding human rights in the country on Tuesday, providing reports of arbitrary arrest, torture, and killings. UNAMA’s latest report is based on monitoring undertaken by its Human Rights Service and covers the period from April to June 2024. UNAMA Human Rights documented “at least 60 instances of arbitrary arrest and detention, at least 10 instances of torture and ill-treatment, verbal threats and at leas
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ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
The National Institutes of Health violated the First Amendment when it used keyword filters that blocked Facebook and Instagram comments that criticized animal testing, a…
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Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Suffice it to say, like the bank’s purported diversity push, it did not work. The post Wells Fargo Inconveniently Hit With Two Racial Discrimination Lawsuits While Trying To Convince Judge To Toss Lawsuit About Alleged Phony Job Interviews For Minorities appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
The European Union (EU) expressed concerns over ongoing protests following the results of Venezuela’s recent presidential election in a statement given by High Representative Josep Borrell on Tuesday. The announcement came after Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) declared incumbent President Nicolás Maduro the winner on Monday, claiming he secured 51.2 per cent of the vote against opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia’s 44.2 per cent.
ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
Does the legal profession still need Latin? For how long? Ad infinitum? My first exposure to this ancient language was in high school In Montreal.
LawSites
JULY 31, 2024
Mark O’Brien, who cofounded the innovative access-to-justice organization Pro Bono Net together with Michael Hertz 25 years ago, and who has been its executive director since 2005, is stepping down from the organization Sept. 1.
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
JULY 31, 2024
He's looking to retire and is out of Fs to give. The post Samuel Alito Was The Big Supreme Court Loser This Term appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
A mother who heard her daughter’s car crash while giving her directions by cellphone is entitled to recover for emotional distress, even though she wasn’t…
Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Older students are flocking to these law schools. The post The Best Law Schools For Nontraditional Students (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Legal Gen AI – Uncover the best solution for your firm. The post Attention Buyer: Not All Legal AI Models Are Created Equal appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
JULY 31, 2024
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.
Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Catching up on the week that was. The post Overpaid Partners, Nikki Haley Lashes Out, And Judge Might Want To Chill appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 31, 2024
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has settled a race and disability lawsuit filed by a Black former partner who cited remarks in emails by two…
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Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Let's try this again! The post Brian Steel Takes YSL RICO Case Back To Day 1 With Judge Whitaker appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2024 on Tuesday, threatening to withhold funding from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) amid allegations that the organization has helped cover up widespread anabolic steroid use by Chinese swimmers competing in the Olympic Games. The proposed bill was introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) along with Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Raja Kr
Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Or Should They? The post How Should Law Students Spend The Remainder Of Their Summer Preparing For Law School? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
The Council of Europe (CoE) called for greater action to prevent child trafficking in Strasbourg, France on Tuesday during the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The council’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) joined voices with the UN-mandated Inter-Agency Coordination Group Against Trafficking in Human Beings (ICAT) to demand more action in reducing child trafficking and in offering support to victims.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
Congrats! The post Top Of The Charts In Commercial Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
The government of Tanzania is implementing policies intended to force Maasai residents to relocate outside of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday. HRW reported that the government has utilized tactics such as cutting essential public services “including schools and health centres,” banning residents from growing crops, and preventing access to cultural sites in an effort to compel Maasai residents to participate i
Above The Law
JULY 31, 2024
I'd break out my old outlines for that! The post Would You Take The Bar If They Paid You Like A 4th Year Associate? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 31, 2024
The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday passed a resolution to lift the arms embargo on the Central African Republic (CAR) and decided that all UN member states shall take necessary measures to prevent the supply of arms to armed groups operating within the CAR until July 31, 2025. Resolution 2745 (2024) was passed unanimously and extended the mandate of the Panel of Experts in their work pursuant to the resolution until August 31, 2025, with “special attention” being devoted to th
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