Law 360
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Attorneys are working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Seven families have united under the collective Algos Victima to file a civil lawsuit against TikTok in the Créteil judicial court, represented by their lawyer, Laure Boutron-Marmion, on Monday. The families allege the Chinese social media platform exposes children to harmful videos that promote suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. The Algos Victima collective aims to ensure that justice acknowledges TikTok’s responsibility for allowing harmful content to circulate on its platform.
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ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
All lawsuits—including election-related actions—must be “grounded in fact, supported by law and free from improper motives,” according to an open letter signed by 125 past…
JURIST
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
81 human rights and civil society organizations, including Amnesty International , signed a joint statement on Monday, opposing a proposed espionage law in Türkiye that would significantly enhance government power. The statement argues that the bill is overly broad and could enable the government to imprison journalists and human rights organizations for engaging in legitimate civil society activities.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“Thousands of Pennsylvania Ballots Will Be Tossed on a Technicality. Thank SCOTUS.” Law professor Richard L. Hasen , founder of the “ Election Law Blog ,” has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“Colorado’s Under-21 Gun Sales Ban Revived by Tenth Circuit; Gun sale limits fall outside Second Amendment protections; The harms of non-enforcement outweigh individual harms”: Beth Wang of Bloomberg Law has this report on a ruling that a unanimous (as to result) three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued today.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
More than 100 past presidents of US state, local and national bar associations issued a letter on Monday cautioning attorneys against the filing of meritless election lawsuits. The letter’s authors reminded attorneys that it is their “sacred responsibility” to “safeguard the rule of law.” According to the letter, attorneys are “duty-bound” to make certain that lawsuits are “based on solid facts, backed by law and free from any intent to harass or w
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“Liberals Won’t Beat the Supreme Court With Legal Arguments Alone; Their interests are being litigated with deftness and aplomb, but more needs to be done outside the courtroom to start turning the tide”: Steve Kennedy has this essay online at The New Republic.
LawSites
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It was a year ago last month that I wrote here about the launch of Clarra, a cloud-based case management platform designed to be optimized for docket-driven litigation practices.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“The Dangers of Parental Consent Laws Have Gotten Worse for Pregnant Teens”: Kathrina Szymborski Wolfkot and Betsy Zalinski have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
These simple steps can be quickly implemented by lawyers at no or little additional cost. The post Lawyers, Take Note: Microsoft Offers Current Advice On Cybersecurity appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“‘A post-Chevron world’: DC Circuit wrestles with agency authority in fishing boat spat; After the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding doctrine of deference to agencies, it sent the case back to the D.C. Circuit to deal with the fallout.” Ryan Knappenberger of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of yesterday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Let's distract ourselves from today's shitshow election with detritus from the last one. The post Rudy Giuliani Wows Judge In Collections Case By Stripping The Apartment He No Longer Owns appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“How Sam Alito’s Monarchist Cosplay Explains His Jurisprudence”: Alex Aronson and professor Katie Chenoweth have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. And earlier, at the “Intelligencer” blog of New York magazine, Nina Burleigh had a post titled “ Justice Alito’s Royalist Cosplay.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
No matter what your firm is doing, please do your civic duty and vote in today's election. Your vote matters! The post Fewer Biglaw Firms Are Offering Paid Time Off To Encourage Voting, Volunteering During Election 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
“Anti-vax doctors urge SCOTUS to open airwaves to medical disinformation; The doctors claim ‘scientific gobbledygook’ from medical associations has sidelined critical viewpoints”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can view the Application for Injunction at this link.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
These lawyers understand how important it is to protect voter access on Election Day. Thank you! The post Hundreds Of Biglaw Attorneys Staffing Election Protection Hotline To Help Voters appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A California federal jury hit Commercial Metals Co. with a $110 million antitrust verdict on Tuesday, finding the Texas rebar giant liable for multiple antitrust violations and awarding Pacific Steel Group millions of dollars in lost profits and other damages.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
* "Several Big Law firms treat nonequity lawyers as full partners for tax purposes" without giving them the share of profits the actual partners in the firm receive. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Texas loses bid to bar DOJ from sending monitors to ensure the state abides by voting laws. AG Ken Paxton -- who settled outstanding felony charges against him earlier this year -- argued that Texas was fully capable of keeping things legal. [ Lawyer Monthly ] * Biglaw firms not as eager to give time off to
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
An Ohio lawyer mistakenly sent $550 via money transfer app Zelle to an Illinois resident, peppered him with emails and texts while a bank fraud…
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A sampling of resources that will help you get up to speed quickly so you can practice with confidence. The post Employment Lawyers: See How Thomson Reuters Practical Law Can Bolster Your Practice 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.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Dentons and Boies Schiller Flexner are asking a New York City federal judge to toss a racketeering lawsuit against them in legal briefs that deride…
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Is it good when the judge says you failed in your duty of candor? The post RNC Face Plants In Suit To Toss Out Georgia Ballots appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday blocked Cobb County, Georgia, election officials from counting a block of absentee ballots if they are received after 7…
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It's important now, more than ever. The post You Have To Change How You Think About Free Speech appeared first on Above the Law.
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