The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ah, small talk. That delightful social ritual where you skillfully navigate through the weather, weekend plans, or the universally beloved “How’s your day going?” It’s like conversational popcorn—light, seemingly inconsequential, but sneakily satisfying. Yet, beneath its humble exterior lies a secret superpower: small talk can transform your career faster than you can say, “So, how about this traffic?

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JURIST

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Amnesty International urged the Egyptian government on Tuesday to reject the new refugee law, citing violations of international human rights and refugee laws. The organization stated that the proposed law should be returned to parliament for further revisions and called on the European Union (EU) to press the Egyptian government to introduce necessary safeguards to refugee rights under international law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Goldwater takes judicial retention case to Supreme Court”: Howard Fischer of Arizona Capitol Times has a report that begins, “An organization that lobbies and litigates for limited government regulation wants the Arizona Supreme Court to give Maricopa County voters more say in who serves on the state Court of Appeals.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) unanimously validated the results of the first round of the presidential elections on Monday. The country’s constitutional court requested a r e-verification and recount of all ballots by the Central Electoral Bureau amid allegations that TikTok provided coverage in favor of Călin Georgescu following his surprise victory on November 24, during Romania’s first round of presidential elections.

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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.

Attorney

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

“The Supreme Court Won’t Save Musk’s DOGE Plans; He and Vivek Ramaswamy think the justices will support their attempt to violate the Impoundment Control Act; They’re wrong”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Minnesota Supreme Court considers transgender weightlifting lawsuit with wide-ranging implications; JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman from Minneapolis, was denied entry into a women’s USA Powerlifting competition in 2019; Her civil lawsuit claiming discrimination in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act is now in the hands of the state Supreme Court”: Jeff Day of The Minnesota Star Tribune has this report.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The UN Commission of Inquiry made urgent appeals on Tuesday for all parties in the Syrian conflict to comply fully with international humanitarian law and safeguard civilians in light of a notable increase in hostilities. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has voiced significant alarm regarding the escalating violence, cautioning that Syria is being pulled into the broader regional conflict.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“In Supreme Court battle over transgender rights, conservatives look to an unlikely ally: Europe; The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday over Tennessee’s law banning transition-related medical care for minors.” Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Peruvian law students from the Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in or affecting Perú. All of them are from CIED ( Centro de Investigación de los Estudiantes de Derecho ), a student research center in UNSAAC’s faculty of law dedicated to spreading legal information and improving legal culture through study and research, promoting critical and reflective debate to contribute to the developmen

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.

Finance

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Girardi Denied New Trial by Judge Who Says Dementia Exaggerated; Los Angeles jury had enough evidence to convict for wire fraud; Girardi’s testimony, trial notes are proof he was competent”: Maia Spoto of Bloomberg Law has this report. And David Thomas of Reuters reports that “ Lawyer Tom Girardi loses bid for new trial in California fraud case.” You can access yesterday’s ruling of the U.S.

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EvidenceProf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Similar to its federal counterpart, Mississippi Rule of Evidence 606(b) provides as follows: (b) During an Inquiry into the Validity of a Verdict or Indictment. (1) Prohibited Testimony or Other Evidence. During an inquiry into the validity of a verdict.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Justices fret over international law violation in Holocaust heir suit against Hungary; The high court considered whether forcing Hungary to atone for stealing Jews’ property during the Holocaust would disrupt international norms”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. And Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Holocaust Stolen Goods Leave Justices Struggling Over US Role; A broad rule risks international friction; A narrow rule wou

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In order to address what ails the legal profession, change has to come from the top and the culture has to be wholly amended. The post Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Ninth Circuit probes Grindr claims of immunity from child rape liability; Grindr says any attempt to hold it liable for the posts and actions of its users runs afoul of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act”: Edvard Pettersson of Courthouse News Service has this report. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has posted today’s oral argument of this case on YouTube at this link.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mistakes were made. The post Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies. appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

“First Circuit likely to save the whales despite lobstermen’s complaints; A federal law that limits New England fishing operations appears likely to survive an appellate challenge”: Thomas F. Harrison of Courthouse News Service has this report. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has posted online the audio of today’s oral argument at this link.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The limited Am Law firms that use the site have been met with some success. The post Why Aren’t More Biglaw Firms Venturing Onto TikTok? appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Supreme Court Returns to a Culture War Battleground: Transgender Rights; On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.” Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Casey Parks and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court to weigh bans on puberty blockers, hormones for trans teens; Wednesday’s arguments center on Tennessee’s prohibiti

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Coinbase asks the rest of the fake money industry to join them. The post Crypto Powerhouse Boycotting Milbank, Other Biglaw Firms Hiring SEC Staff appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“May It Please the Court: Trans Health Saved My Life.” Chase Strangio has this guest essay online at The New York Times. Online at The Los Angeles Times, Anthony D. Romero has an essay titled “ Taking trans rights to the Supreme Court isn’t about politics.” And online at USA Today, Brett Freeman has an essay titled “ My daughter is trans.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Serious reviews of your cybersecurity and annual security changes mitigate risk and exposure and will keep class action lawsuits at bay. The post The Legal Landscape Of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up With Change appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Inside the Supreme Court Ethics Debate: Who Judges the Justices? In private meetings and memos, the justices made new rules for themselves — then split on whether they could, or should, be enforced.” Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times have this report.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

You, too, can support this great organization. The post Kirkland & Ellis Brings Together Pro Bono Client And Attorneys For Actually Enjoyable Networking Event appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Notre Dame is a pipeline for Supreme Court clerks, magnet for justices; Growing ties between Notre Dame law school and the Supreme Court show the appeal of getting out of D.C. and of an environment that welcomes conservative views”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The school is the most selective. The post Good Luck Trying To Get Into This Law School appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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