Thu.Sep 19, 2024

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Iran court amputation sentence raises concerns for human dignity and rights

JURIST

A Tehran court sentenced two individuals to finger amputation on Wednesday as punishment for theft, sparking international outrage. The theft occurred in June 2022 when 13 individuals, including the two principal defendants, arranged a robbery at the National Bank of Iran. The group proceeded to flee the nation following the theft, however, Turkish officials ultimately discovered them and sent them back to Iran.

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Understanding Law Firm Bonuses: A Simpler Bonus Structure for Associates, Paralegals and You

Attorney at Work

Brooke Lively | Consider rolling out a new bonus structure designed for the greater good of the entire firm. The post Understanding Law Firm Bonuses: A Simpler Bonus Structure for Associates, Paralegals and You appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Sweden indicts woman over genocide and crimes against humanity offenses in Syria

JURIST

Swedish prosecutors indicted a 52-year-old woman for crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes over accusations of enslaving Yazidi women in Syria between August 2014 and December 2016. The defendant, Lina Ishaq, has denied the charges. The indictment comes 10 years after the Islamic State (IS) attacked the Yazidi people, which the UN says led to “multiple crimes against humanity and war crimes such as mass executions, forced religious conversions to Islam, enslavement, and widespr

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Payment Plan: This is the One Necessary Precondition for Any Paid Advertising Campaign

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Lots of law firm owners don’t pay for advertising, at all. But, for those who do, they’re often skipping a crucial step, that will allow their marketing campaigns to flourish. They don’t have an intake program. With any paid advertising campaign, it’s essential to be able to track calls and clicks – because, if you can’t , you won’t know whether your campaigns are working, or not; and, your new marketing strategy could devolve into a money pit.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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US: California governor signs 3 new laws regulating AI ‘deepfakes’ related to elections

JURIST

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law on Tuesday, which collectively aim to regulate election-related content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). AB 2655 specifies that a “large online platform” must “block the posting of materially deceptive content related to elections in California.” Furthermore, these platforms would have to create procedures where California residents can notify the platform and report any content that slipped through co

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Netherlands makes bid to opt out of EU asylum rules

JURIST

The Netherlands submitted a request to the European Commission on Wednesday to obtain an opt-out clause from standard EU asylum rules. Minister of Asylum and Migration Marjolein Faber said, “The Dutch government will call for an opt-out from the European asylum and migration acquis in case of Treaty amendment.” Faber promised that the “Netherlands will have the strictest asylum regime ever” However, in her letter to the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, she acknowle

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Alaska man arrested for threatening messages to justices

SCOTUSBlog

Share An Alaska man was arrested on Wednesday after he was indicted on charges of threatening to kill and injure six Supreme Court justices and two of their family members, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday. Over a 16-month period between March 2023 and July 2024, Panos Anastasiou allegedly sent more than 465 messages through the Supreme Court’s website.

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World leaders must help secure release of jailed Uyghur academic: Amnesty International

JURIST

Amnesty International on Wednesday called on world leaders to help secure the release of jailed Uyghur academic Ilham Tohti ahead of the 10-year anniversary of his conviction. The rights group highlighted the need for international governments to elevate diplomatic efforts to secure Tohti’s immediate and unconditional release. Secretary General of Amnesty International Agnes Callamard stated: When Ilham Tohti promoted cooperation and peaceful coexistence between China’s Uyghur and Ha

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The Shrinking Ownership of Law Practice Management Technology (Part 4 of 4): Wrapping It All Up

LawSites

Over the first three posts in this series, I’ve talked about the shrinking ownership of law practice management technology for solo and small firms — how most of the major contenders in the market have all come to be owned by just six overarching ownership groups.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Canada: New report shows surge in pre-trial detentions at Nova Scotia jails

JURIST

The East Coast Prison Justice Society’s Visiting Committee released its third annual report on Tuesday revealing that between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023, over 70 per cent of incarcerated individuals in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia’s jails were being held in pre-trial custody, marking an increase from approximately 66 per cent in the previous year.

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Law firm can sue over alleged fake online reviews that toppled its top rating, appeals court says

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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UN report says Russia strikes on Ukraine facilities possibly violated international law

JURIST

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said in a report on Thursday that Russian armed forces’ attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine had devastating effects on the country’s infrastructure and possibly violated international humanitarian law. The UN-mandated mission focused its report on nine waves of attacks on Ukraine’s electric power system that took place between March 22 and August 21, 2024.

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Women Law Professors, Students Across The Country Continue To Receive Creepy Texts From Unidentified 2L

Above The Law

The FBI is 'monitoring' the ongoing situation. The post Women Law Professors, Students Across The Country Continue To Receive Creepy Texts From Unidentified 2L appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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ECHR holds Switzerland expulsion of Bosnia and Herzegovina national violated rights convention

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held on Tuesday that Switzerland’s expulsion of a Bosnia and Herzegovina national violated the European Convention on Human Rights. The individual in question had been expelled and barred from Switzerland for five years after he was convicted of a drug-related offense. Switzerland was specifically accused of violating Article 8 of the convention, which details the right to privacy and family life.

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Teen shooters and their parents’ responsibilities examined in Fox’s ‘Accused’

ABA Journal

School shootings by youths have risen frequently over the last quarter century, and the past five years reflect a substantially higher number of incidents, according…

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Three Noteworthy Trends from SEC’s Latest Enforcement Push

Intelligize Blog

September is the month when temperatures start dropping, leaves start turning, and the Securities and Exchange Commission starts enforcing. To be fair, the SEC enforces securities law all year round, but the agency has made the September flurry of enforcement activity an annual tradition in the final month of its fiscal year. Twelve months ago , the securities cops were making a late push to chase down unregistered NFT crypto offerings and violations of whistleblower protections.

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Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats

Above The Law

He allegedly threaten to 'lynch' and 'put a bullet' in Supreme Court justices and their family members. The post Alaska Man Indicted Over Supreme Court Assassination Threats appeared first on Above the Law.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Lawyer must face ethics charge alleging he tried to hire Israeli hackers to access judge’s emails

ABA Journal

A California bar court judge has rejected a lawyer’s bid to dismiss an ethics charge alleging that he plotted to hire Israeli hackers to hack in to the email and phone accounts of a judge and a lawyer.

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Managing Partner’s Dedication To Giving Students The Opportunities That Shaped His Career

Above The Law

A lot of lawyers started out in competitive debate. Stuart Singer spent the last several years working to keep that option alive at overlooked schools. The post Managing Partner’s Dedication To Giving Students The Opportunities That Shaped His Career appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law firms likely to add associates at ‘robust clip’ in these practice areas, recruiters say

ABA Journal

Associate hiring is on the rise amid rosy projections for law firm finances next year, according to recruiters who spoke with Law360.

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A Nonequity Partnership Tier Won’t Impact The Number Of New Equity Partners At This Biglaw Firm

Above The Law

This firm is still committed to awarding equity partnerships to hardworking senior associates. The post A Nonequity Partnership Tier Won’t Impact The Number Of New Equity Partners At This Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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101 Ways Not to Invalidate: Federal Circuit Rejects Sua Sponte Eligibility Ruling

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Astellas v. Sandoz emphasized the importance of the “party presentation principle” — that, for the most part, courts should rely upon the parties to frame the issues that need a ruling. Visiting Delaware, Nebraska District Court Judge Bataillon had issued a sua sponte ruling that certain pharmaceutical patent claims were invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101 — even though the defendant had not moved for such a rulin

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Lawyer Accused Of Being His Own Marketing Department

Above The Law

Embarrassing to get caught tooting your own horn. The post Lawyer Accused Of Being His Own Marketing Department appeared first on Above the Law.

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The morning read for Thursday, Sept. 19

SCOTUSBlog

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: A Missouri death row inmate set to be executed in less than a week asks the US Supreme Court to halt his execution (Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN) Threats to Supreme Court Justices Result in Alaska Indictment (Jacqueline Thomsen, Bloomberg Law) What has been the effect of the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action?

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The Creeps Feel Slighted — See Also

Above The Law

How Did You Get This Number?: Female law professors and students keep getting creepy messages from salty loser. The Order Of Things: California needs to focus on procedure before they replace the bar. He Doth Compliment Too Much: Lawyer gets accused of inflating his Avvo reviews. Move Over, Florida Man!: Alaskan dude indicted over Supreme Court threats.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!