Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Congratulations on the big-time bonuses! The post This Top Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates ‘Exceptional’ Bonuses On Top Of Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Abu Bakar Khan and Noor Ul Huda are JURIST staff correspondents in Pakistan and recent graduates of Punjab University Law College. They filed this dispatch from Lahore. On November 13, Imran Khan, the incarcerated ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan and the party leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), issued a “ final call ” for nationwide protests scheduled for November 24.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
As opposed to the previous two years, where he conducted himself like a normal person. The post Alex Jones Hires New Counsel For Screaming Tantrum Phase Of Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Police forces clashed violently with supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Pakistan on Monday as nationwide protests erupted against Khan’s detention, local media reported. The confrontation led to injuries among both demonstrators and police officers as well as the death of four Pakistani paramilitary officers. Protests began on Sunday when demonstrators across Pakistan gathered in a large rally and marched toward the capital Islamabad.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“US Court Tosses Sanctions of Crypto Mixer Tied to N. Korea Hack; Law only applies to rogue persons, not software, court says; US claimed Tornado Cash aided hackers in money laundering”: Madlin Mekelburg of Bloomberg News has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued today.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“Is the Justice Department constitutional? Yes, but. Has Washington lost its ability to prosecute politicians across party lines?” Columnist Charles Lane has this essay online at The Washington Post.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation on Monday sought a judicial review of the recent approval of the KSM (Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell) project, arguing that the British Columbia government failed to engage in meaningful consultation with them prior to granting approval. The First Nation also contends that the proposed project poses substantial environmental risks to their traditional territory.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“Breyer Discloses $246,526 Salary for Harvard Law School Teaching; Previously taught at Harvard before joining Supreme Court; Among several justices to boast high-dollar book income”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access).
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A report released on Monday by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) assessed the human rights situation of Sudanese refugees who have fled to South Sudan. The report documented a series of attacks on civilians by armed forces, constituting violations of international law. The report follows the Joint Human Rights Office in Sudan ‘s monitoring mission in South Sudan conducted over nine days from 21 to 30 November 2023.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“It is with great sadness that the Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit note the passing of our dear friend and colleague, the Honorable Walter K. Stapleton.” So begins a news release that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Six environmental activists have been released from police custody in Cambodia on Monday after they were detained over the weekend for trespassing in the Vern Sai Siem Reap National Park. This comes following the detention of Ouch Leng, Prum Mao, Mon Mab, Ot Latin, Tat Udom, and Heng Sros near Talat commune, Sesan district, Stung Treng province, near the National Park.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“‘I don’t intend to be a flower on the wall’: Women make history on Kentucky Supreme Court.” Hannah Pinski of The Louisville Courier Journal has this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a South African opposition party, brought a case to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday seeking to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The proceedings relate to allegations stemming from the “Farmgate” scandal, which involves claims that Ramaphosa concealed a burglary at his private game farm in 2020 and failed to report the theft of a large sum of undeclared foreign currency.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“‘Bitterly polarized’: Supreme Court justices issued fewest decisions in at least 27 years.” Daniel Bice of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article that begins, “We know that the last session of the Wisconsin Supreme Court was very contentious. But it also was profoundly unproductive.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
‘The audience not dumb. Shape the story how you want -- hey Drake, they're not slow.’ - Kendrick Lamar The post Drake Files RICO Case Against His Own Record Label After Being Musically Curb Stomped By Pulitzer Winning West Coast Rapper appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“The Trans-Rights Showdown at the Supreme Court: In a case on health care for minors, the justices could undermine decades of anti-discrimination law.” Irin Carmon has this post at the “Intelligencer” blog of New York magazine.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Another firm shows that it has the money it takes to keep up with the top of the industry. The post Top 30 Biglaw Firm Showers Associates In Milbank Money appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“(In Defense of) Judicial Institutionalism”: Marin K. Levy has this post at JOTWELL reviewing Rachel Bayefsky ‘s article, “ Judicial Institutionalism.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
At its core, this framework is about combining deep legal expertise with a broad set of business and interpersonal skills. The post Becoming A T-Shaped Lawyer: Why In-House Lawyers Should Embrace This Framework appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“Fresh from a bruising Nov. 5 election Wisconsin turns to a battle over the Supreme Court”: Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
One might even say this reflects the 'original public meaning' of 'good behaviour.' The post Back When We Had Ethics Codes For High Court Justices appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“‘We enjoy this sometimes’: The rhetorical battle between Justices Alito and Kagan at the Supreme Court.” Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The true story of Sean Duffy's Cabinet nomination continues. The post Wait, Whose Checkbook Did This Former <em>Real World</em> Star Use To Pay For Expenses At The Ritz-Carlton? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
“First Chevron, now another arcane doctrine is ready for its closeup”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
This firm is making big money moves for its associates. Congratulations! The post Brand New Megafirm Makes Its Very First Bonus Announcement appeared first on Above the Law.
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