MorneauLaw

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Share This Story! Everyone Loves Court, Right? An Overview of the Probate Process I n the realm of legal matters, few topics evoke as much trepidation and confusion as probate. Often viewed as a labyrinthine journey through courts and documents, the probate process can seem daunting to those unfamiliar with its intricacies. Yet, beneath the veil of complexity lies a structured system designed to navigate the distribution of assets and settle debts after someone passes away.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged on Wednesday for a “process of truth and healing” following the recent student protests and resignation of the prime minister in Bangladesh. During his visit to Bangladesh, the High Commissioner for Human Rights highlighted the need for accountability. He stated the importance of “truth-seeking processes, reparations for victims, initiatives to memorialize and preserve the history, and guarantees of non-recurrence.&#

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Block Count of Some Pennsylvania Provisional Ballots; Republicans had asked the justices to pause a state court order requiring election boards to count provisional ballots by voters whose mail-in ballots were deemed invalid”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. And Justin Jouvenal and Colby Itkowitz of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania voters to fix faulty absentee ballots; The Supreme Court cle

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Human rights organizations urged Burkina Faso on Wednesday to respect and promote the rights of human rights defenders in the country amid reports of increased abductions and forced military conscription. These organizations include the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International. The organizations noted that human rights defenders have been arbitrarily arrested or forcefully conscripted since Burkina Faso’s military government took power in

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: US Supreme Court girds for rush of election-related litigation (Andrew Chung, Reuters) Thousands of ballots are at stake as the Supreme Court considers Pennsylvania voting rules (Marc Meredith & Michael Morse, NBC News) Supreme Court rejects Cornel West’s last-ditch bid for PA voter recognition (Maureen Groppe, USA Today) South Carolina to execute Ric

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Guest Blog: Rethinking Private International Law Education – Insights from a Global Webinar Written by: Corinna Chen (CAPLUS research intern, 2024, Sydney Law School, Australia) Private international law (PIL) plays a critical role in shaping how future legal professionals and citizens engage with a complex, interconnected world. On 23 September 2024, the University of Sydney Law School hosted a webinar event in collaboration with the American Society of International Law (ASIL), Professor Xandr

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit today issued two related opinions in long-running patent litigation between Cellspin and various technology companies including Fitbit, Nikon, Nike, and others. The decisions highlight important procedural issues in patent litigation while also addressing the timing requirements for judicial recusal motions. Collectively, they highlight the reality that the outcome of complex civil litigation often turns on procedural issues.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Despite their practice area, size, or location, all law firms have one thing in common—they want less non-billable work. The Thomson Reuters’ 2023 State of U.S. Small Law Firms Report revealed that spending too much time on administrative tasks is a top challenge for 77% of lawyers. Legal billing and invoicing can be especially time-consuming due to the documents, communication, and level of detail needed to keep everything on track.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Sometimes gambits work. The post Musk Gets Tossed Back To PA State Court In Lottery Case, Just In Time For Election appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In a coincidence of timing that reflects how legal professionals are wrestling with issues around generative artificial intelligence, the supreme courts of Delaware and Georgia issued orders within a day of each other last week relating to the use of AI in the courts and by legal professionals. On Oct.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Take a wild guess. The post ‘Bezos Could Do For The Media What Musk Did For Free Speech,’ Says Law Professor Unironically appeared first on Above the Law.

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Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed that the filing of a TPPA petition to dismiss by a defendant does not bar a plaintiff from voluntarily dismissing a case. In Flade v. City of Shelbyville , — S.W.3d —, No. M2022-00553-SC-R11-CV (Tenn. Oct. 9, 2024), plaintiff filed suit against several defendants asserting claims for libel, intentional interference with business, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Students should not consider attending law school merely because a law degree can lead to a stable income. The post Many Law School Applicants Should Consider Careers In Finance appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“The Supreme Court Is Making People Fight For Marriage Equality Again; People don’t trust a post- Dobbs Supreme Court to protect their rights, so they’re trying to protect themselves”: Madiba K. Dennie has this post at Balls and Strikes.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

From the better-be-doing-right-before-you-complain-about-your-rights dept The post 4th Circuit Shoots Down ‘Unite The Right’ Protester’s Attempt To Turn The Consequences Of His Own Actions Into A Constitutional Violation appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“The Campaign against Justice Gorsuch’s New Book Is an Embarrassment; An effort to discredit Justice Gorsuch is overhyped and misleading”: Dan McLaughlin has this essay online at National Review.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Does your state have a law giving workers time off to vote? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Employment Law And Election Day appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“A Texas Judge’s Fight to Keep a High Profile Case Out of His Court; A battle over a new rule to limit credit card late fees has spiraled into a larger skirmish about how much power litigants should have to maneuver their cases into friendly courtrooms”: Stacy Cowley of The New York Times has this report.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

He's very passionate about his high school. The post Judge Takes Overly Aggressive Stance On School Board Issue, Gets Admonished For His Efforts appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Legal department hires and changes during the month of pumpkins and goblins included new roles for top attorneys with Nike, a high-profile appointment at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and a promotion to CEO for the general counsel at UnitedLex.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Biglaw firm’s new location in the Mile High City will be its thirteenth office worldwide. The post Vinson & Elkins Opens Its Doors In Denver, Hoping To Cash In On Corporate Clients appeared first on Above the Law.

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Customs & International Trade Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Bureau of the Census published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking making several clarifications to its Foreign Trade Regulations. Background – The Census Bureau’s Role in Trade Enforcement The U.S. Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. As part of this mission, the Bureau is responsible for collecting, compiling, and publishing import and export trade statistics for the United States.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It's a Halloween miracle! The post The YSL RICO Trial Is Finally Done With! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

National Labor Relations Board prosecutors in Oakland, California, have accused Apple of suppressing a worker-led probe of pay gaps between men and women at the company's headquarters and forcing out the programmer who led the initiative.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It's the small steps and the individual moments that create the most memorable experiences. The post Conquering Conferences: Enjoying Small Victories appeared first on Above the Law.

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