Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In the latest Non-Eventcast, we talk payment methods and software. (And, yes: We even cover cryptocurrency.) The post How You Can Take Full Advantage Of Law Firm Financial Tools appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Hungary confirmed its intention to send migrants to Brussels on Friday in protest of European Union (EU) rules about accepting asylum seekers. Rétvári Bence, Hungary’s Secretary of State of the Ministry of Human Resources, held a press conference flanked by buses to affirm the country’s plan to provide free fare for migrants on the bus route to the EU’s capital.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
From the this-can't-be-right dept The post Second Circuit Says Libraries Disincentivize Authors To Write Books By Lending Them For Free appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A US federal appeals court on Wednesday held the Internet Archive’s (IA) Free Digital Library infringes upon publishers’ copyright protections. The appeal decision affirms a lower court ruling on a 2023 lawsuit initiated by US publishers which argued that the Internet Archive, a nonprofit organization, engaged in copyright infringement by scanning purchased or donated physical books and providing them to the public at no cost.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Did your law school or alma mater make the cut? The post The Law Schools Where Starting Salaries For Graduates Exceed Their Student Debt appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“The Most Revealing Detail of the Ginni Thomas Scandal Doesn’t Involve Ginni Thomas; A conservative activist’s assertion that Justice Elena Kagan’s support for ethics reform is ‘treasonous’ raises obvious questions about to whom, exactly, he thinks Supreme Court justices owe their loyalty”: Jay Willis has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Thursday that Georgia and Azerbaijan violated the rights of Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Mukhtarli, specifically his right to an effective investigation and his right to private life. The case involved Mukhtarli’s alleged abduction, ill-treatment and unlawful transfer of the Azerbaijani journalist from Georgia to Azerbaijan.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“US judge runs ‘mini-experiment’ with AI to help decide case”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. You can access Thursday’s very interesting decision of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (which consists of a majority opinion and two concurring opinions) at this link.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday restored amendments to the anti-graft laws, which were previously struck down in its judgment delivered on September 15, 2023. The reversal came followed an appeal by the federal government of Pakistan against the earlier judgment. The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled in favor of the appeals, overturning the prior decision that had struck down amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (‘NAO’).
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“Federal Circuit Extends Judge Newman’s Suspension Another Year”: Michael Shapiro of Bloomberg Law has this report on an order that the Judicial Council of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued today.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal tax charges in a surprise move just before jury selection was set to begin in his Los Angeles trial. Biden, 54, admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019 while spending millions on what prosecutors called an “extravagant lifestyle,” which, the indictment alleged, included escorts, luxury hotels and drugs.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“Books Deals Can Add Up to Millions of Dollars for Supreme Court Justices; For the justices, selling books remains one of the few ways to earn income outside the court”: Abbie VanSickle and Alexandra Alter of The New York Times have this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A visually impaired Ph.D. applicant in Ghana named Isaac Anin Baah has filed a lawsuit against the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) , one of the nation’s premier higher educational institutions based in Kumasi, after his admission was unexpectedly revoked. Mr. Baah is represented by Mr. Carruthers Tetteh, a lawyer who is also visually impaired.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“Justice Alito Reports $900 Concert Tickets, No Trips in Latest Filing; Justice had requested a 90-day extension to submit disclosure; Alito faced scrutiny for a trip with hedge fund billionaire”: Emily Birnbaum and Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News have this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The British government announced Wednesday it will pass legislation to control 16 drugs that were not previously controlled. Among the soon-to-be-regulated substances was xylazine, a controversial veterinary medication known as a ‘zombie drug’, which causes exhaustion and skin legions that resist healing. Caroline Copeland, the director of the National Programme on Substance Use Morality and a senior lecturer in Pharmacology and Toxicology and the university of King’s College L
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Although it might admit the continuing litigation has dulled a bit of the schadenfreude. The post HP Doesn’t Care Mike Lynch Is Dead, Still Wants $4 Billion Of His Money appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“TikTok turns to Supreme Court vets in case over potential US ban”: Mike Scarcella of Reuters has this report.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Who is the top-ranking justice from this past term? The post Searching For The Best Opinions: Text Analyses From The 2023/2024 SCOTUS Term appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Share Justice Samuel Alito did not report any reimbursements for travel-related expenses in 2023, according to a financial disclosure form made public on Friday. The form also revealed that Alito accepted concert tickets worth $900 from a German princess. Each justice is required to file a financial disclosure every year by May 15 with the Administrative Office of the U.S.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A five-year run of "extreme and unconscionable self-dealing" has left 62% of Navidea BioPharmaceuticals Inc. equity in the hands of a single stockholder-director, a Delaware Court of Chancery suit has alleged, with the company now deregistered and currently without a viable product.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
“Massachusetts court weighs fate of $70,000 engagement ring”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
As Election Day approaches, corporate counsel should be mindful of the complicated rules around companies engaging in political activities, including super PAC contributions, pay-to-play prohibitions and foreign agent restrictions, say attorneys at Covington.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
If you were expecting everyone at your Biglaw firm to be a huge jerk, you may be in for a surprise. The post Biglaw: Surprisingly ‘Not Full Of Jackasses’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including which presidential candidates BigLaw real estate pros have backed, where one attorney sees investor confidence despite tough conditions, and how extreme weather events are reshaping the property insurance market.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Service firms share their plans to train, lay off, or hire. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI’s Workforce Impact So Far appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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