JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in NRA v. Vullo on Monday. In this case, the NRA accuses a New York State official of improperly using regulatory authority to pressure banks and insurers to cut ties with the group in the aftermath of the Parkland High School shooting. The case arose out of a series of guidance letters that Maria Vullo sent to banks and insurers in New York State.
LDA PRO
MARCH 19, 2024
The legal procedure of managing a deceased person’s estate, known as probate, can be a difficult and sensitive experience. Unfamiliar legal procedures, complex paperwork, and potential conflicts among beneficiaries can quickly overwhelm even the most organized individual. This is where probate paralegal services from LDA Pro Legal can be invaluable.
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JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Tuesday blocked enforcement of Texas’s law criminalizing illegal entry into the state from other countries, hours after a divided US Supreme Court allowed the law to go into effect. The appeals court will hear oral arguments regarding whether a lower court’s injunction against the law should stay in place Wednesday at 10:00 am Central Time.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2024
Texas may begin rounding up suspected immigrants because the Fifth Circuit pinky swears its over a month-long stay isn't really a stay. The post Supreme Court Decides Texas Can Start Ignoring Supremacy Clause Because… Maybe A ‘Stay’ Isn’t A ‘Stay’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
The US Supreme Court has lifted a stay that prohibited the enforcement of a Texas law that criminalizes illegal entry into the state from other countries, allowing the law to go into effect. While Justice Samuel Alito indefinitely extended the stay yesterday afternoon, he found himself among the six justices voting to lift the stay. Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Elena Kagan dissented from the decision to vacate the stay while Justices Amy Coney Barret and Brett Kavanaugh
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JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Tuesday that the country would likely have to concede four frontier villages to Azerbaijan and return to its Soviet-era borders as part of a push for peace. This comes as Pashinyan visited the border provinces of Tavush Marz, where he announced that Yerevan would do whatever was needed to prevent another war.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“Justices Lean Toward Insurer in Asbestos Bankruptcy Dispute; Court is considering when insurers have standing in bankruptcy; Insurer questions raised in context of mass torts”: Evan Ochsner of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Justices Lean Toward Insurer in Asbestos Bankruptcy Dispute; Court is considering when insurers have standing in bankruptcy; Insurer questions raised in context of mass torts” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
The Hong Kong Legislative Council unanimously voted in favour of the new Safeguarding National Security Bill on Tuesday. The bill will be gazetted and come into effect on March 23. The bill consists of nine parts. It criminalises several national security offences that are listed in Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law but not in the 2020 National Security Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“Kyrgyzstan Native Makes Supreme Court Debut in Free Speech Case; Arguments will be first for Institute for Justice attorney; Justices asked to decide scope of 2019 probable cause ruling”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Kyrgyzstan Native Makes Supreme Court Debut in Free Speech Case; Arguments will be first for Institute for Justice attorney; Justices asked to decide scope of 2019 probable cause ruling” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
Amnesty International (AI) said Monday that Crimean residents have suffered ten years of systematic oppression since Russia’s annexation of the region in 2014. AI reported that since annexation , Russia has oppressed Crimea’s non-Russian residents, namely Ukrainians and Crimean Tartars, in two ways: by changing the region’s ethnic demographics and, more systematically, through “restrictions on education, religion, media, representative institutions, judicial system, and
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“The NRA Is About to Notch Another Legal Victory at the Supreme Court; At oral arguments on Monday, the court took a dim view of the heavy-handed way that Andrew Cuomo and the State of New York attempted to crack down on the gun rights group”: Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report. The post “The NRA Is About to Notch Another Legal Victory at the Supreme Court; At oral arguments on Monday, the court took a dim view of the heavy-handed way that Andrew Cuomo and the State
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
Gambian lawmakers referred a bill attempting to reverse the Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2015 to the national committee for further consultation on Monday. The Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2015 bans female genital mutilation (FGM). Local activists gathered outside the National Assembly of The Gambia on Monday with protest signs to boycott the bill.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“Ep 80: Leonard Leo Knows How to Win and How to Save Our Country.” American Optimist has posted this interview on YouTube. The post “Ep 80: Leonard Leo Knows How to Win and How to Save Our Country.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
MARCH 19, 2024
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFMI), mandated by the UN, concluded on Monday that the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody was unlawful and resulted from violence. The UN Human Rights Council established the mission in November 2022 to investigate alleged human rights violations in Iran. Its primary focus was to examine the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini , a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman who died while in the custody of Iran
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“US Supreme Court justices, judges face new rules for disclosing free trips”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “US Supreme Court justices, judges face new rules for disclosing free trips” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
MARCH 19, 2024
SingleFile , a company that aims to automate outdated corporate compliance filing processes by leveraging AI technology, has raised $6.5 million, on top of three previous funding rounds totaling $8.6 million, bringing its total funding to date to $15.1 million. Led by the VC firm Foundry Group , this round, an extension of the company’s seed round, included participation from all of the company’s prior investors in its three seed rounds, as well as by two new investors, The LegalTech
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“US Supreme Court considers appeal by convicted border drug ‘mule’”: Andrew Chung and John Kruzel of Reuters have this report. The post “US Supreme Court considers appeal by convicted border drug ‘mule’” appeared first on How Appealing.
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SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 19, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a lawsuit filed by an Oregon man who was placed on the No Fly List can go forward even after the government has removed him from the list and pledged not to return him to it “based on the currently available information.” In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch , the justices rejected the government’s argument that the case is moot – that is, no longer a live controversy.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“Christine Blasey Ford Testifies Again; Her new memoir doubles as a modern-day horror story”: Megan Garber has this article in the May 2024 issue of The Atlantic. The post “Christine Blasey Ford Testifies Again; Her new memoir doubles as a modern-day horror story” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2024
Though, honestly, probably not the worst idea she's had over the past four years. The post Showing Up To Another Court While There’s A Warrant For Your Arrest Proves A Bad Idea For MAGA Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“RBG Award gala canceled after Ginsburg family criticizes honorees; Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch had been among the announced recipients of this year’s award, which previously honored women”: Maura Judkis of The Washington Post has this report. The post “RBG Award gala canceled after Ginsburg family criticizes honorees; Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch had been among the announced recipients of this year’s award, which previously honored women” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2024
Imperfect information is a problem in political markets. The post What Do My Campaign Contributions Say About My Politics? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
“US appeals court upholds gun bans as bail condition; 9th Circuit rejects argument that ban runs afoul of Bruen decision; 9th Circuit says gun restriction is consistent with historical tradition”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued yesterday. The post “US appeals court upholds gun bans as bail condition; 9th Circuit rejects argument that ban runs afoul of Bruen decision; 9th Circuit says gun restrictio
OneLegal
MARCH 19, 2024
Join us as we break down litigation holds so you can be sure you and your clients are in the best position possible to give everyone a fair shot The post What you need to know about litigation holds appeared first on One Legal.
HowAppealing
MARCH 19, 2024
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued decisions in two argued cases. 1. Justice Neil M. Gorsuch delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court in FBI v. Fikre , No. 22-1178. Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. issued a concurring opinion, in which Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh joined. You can access the oral argument via this link. 2.
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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