Above The Law
JANUARY 4, 2024
More than 1,000 small firm lawyers provide a glimpse into their pay. The post The Solo & Small Firm Compensation Report Is Here! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree on Thursday allowing foreign nationals fighting for Russia in its war in Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship for themselves and their families. The decree comes just days after the UN condemned Russia for a recent spate of attacks in Ukraine, as the war nears its third year. The decree allows foreigners who have served in either the regular Russian Armed Forces or other armed formations in the war zone for at least one year to apply for citizen
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Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 4, 2024
WHAT IS A LITIGATION PARALEGAL? A litigation paralegal is someone who works under the supervision of an attorney who practices in criminal or civil litigation. A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Three primary areas of case management responsibility include: Draft pleadings and discovery.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection of Beijing, China on Wednesday rolled out a list with 10 categories of wrongdoings to avoid for government officials who deal with entrepreneurs in the city to give a push to the private sector. China’s private sector contributes to more than 60 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and adds to more than 50 percent of its tax revenue.
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.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 4, 2024
Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court will consider a whopping 472 petitions and applications at this Friday’s conference, making it the biggest conference since the behemoth end-of-summer “long conference.
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Patently O
JANUARY 4, 2024
Hsuanyeh Law Group v. Winston & Strawn , 23-cv-11193 (S.D.N.Y. 2024) A recent copyright infringement lawsuit filed by small Boston intellectual property boutique Hsuanyeh Law Group PC (HLG) against international giant Winston & Strawn LLP focuses a dividing line that can highlight when copying the work of another firm is permissible. I believe that Winston & Strawn will eventually prevail based upon a fair use defense, but it is still an embarrassing situation for the firm and attor
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called upon the countries that endorsed the inaugural UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution concerning “killer robots” on Wednesday to actively support talks for a fresh international treaty aimed at prohibiting and overseeing these autonomous weapons. These weapons, known as autonomous weapons systems, can identify and engage targets autonomously through sensor processing, bypassing direct human control or input.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“Trial Lawyers Are Wrecking the Bankruptcy System; Defendants and plaintiffs alike suffer from the abuse; The only beneficiaries are the plaintiffs’ attorneys”: David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lawrence A. Friedman will have this op-ed in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Trial Lawyers Are Wrecking the Bankruptcy System; Defendants and plaintiffs alike suffer from the abuse; The only beneficiaries are the plaintiffs’ attorneys” appeared first on How Appe
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
A federal judge issued an opinion Wednesday allowing the United States Military Academy at West Point to continue using race as an admissions factor. This ruling comes after the Supreme Court changed the landscape of race-based affirmative action with its 2023 decision that effectively ended the practice at colleges and universities across the US. The lawsuit , filed in September by Students for Fair Admission (SFFA), sued West Point , the US Army’s military academy, alleging that West Poi
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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“Colorado Supreme Court building remains indefinitely closed after armed man’s alleged break-in, rampage; It may be weeks before employees can return to work in the Ralph Carr Judicial Buiding’s office tower, according to the Colorado Judicial Department”: Jesse Paul of The Colorado Sun has this report. The post “Colorado Supreme Court building remains indefinitely closed after armed man’s alleged break-in, rampage; It may be weeks before employees can return to work in the Ral
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
Ukraine and Russia announced their first prisoner-of-war exchange since August 2023 on Wednesday. The exchange involved a total of nearly 500 prisoners captured by both Ukraine and Russia. Following the exchange, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted its mediation efforts in the exchange. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 230 Ukrainians returned to Ukraine through the prisoner swap, six of whom are civilians.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“Elena Kagan For President of Harvard University; Kagan, the former Harvard Law School dean who now works in government, was once a finalist for the university president role; Is this her time to come home?” Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “Elena Kagan For President of Harvard University; Kagan, the former Harvard Law School dean who now works in government, was once a finalist for the university president role; Is this her time to come home?
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
Four UN experts urged US officials on Wednesday to cancel the execution of an inmate in Alabama by nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Smith, who was sentenced to life without parole in 1988 after being convicted for murder, is scheduled to be executed on January 25, 2o24. The UN experts asserted that Smith’s execution will mark “the first attempt at nitrogen hypoxia execution.” They expressed concerns regarding the effects of nitrogen gas asphyxiation, specifically that the method ̶
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JANUARY 4, 2024
“Arlen Specter Stumbles into Dream Role as Judiciary Committee Chairman; And vows no litmus test on Roe v. Wade”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Arlen Specter Stumbles into Dream Role as Judiciary Committee Chairman; And vows no litmus test on Roe v. Wade” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) expressed discontent on Wednesday over Kenyan President William Ruto’s comments concerning the judiciary’s functioning. Chairperson of the JSC Chief Justice Martha Koome issued a statement highlighting concerns about criticism faced by judges for perceived opposition to state programs. According to the statement: The Commission wishes to draw the attention of State and Public Officers to the fact that the Constitution places positive duties on th
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“A Los Angeles man was denied a green card over his tattoos. The Supreme Court might take up his case.” Andrea Castillo of The Los Angeles Times has this report. “SCOTUSblog” has made available the U.S. Supreme Court filings in the case via this link. The post “A Los Angeles man was denied a green card over his tattoos.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad on Wednesday seeking her release from detention by Delhi Police. Azad is one of the accused persons in the recent Indian Parliament security breach case. A habeas corpus petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, along with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ( CrPC ), requesting the release of Azad from her allegedly unlawful detention by the Delhi Police.
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“No Top U.S. Government Official Earns Majority Job Approval; Justice Roberts tops U.S. officials in job approval ranking, at 48%; House Leader Jeffries and Secretary of State Blinken score nearly as high; Roberts’ and Fed Chair Powell’s ratings down the most since 2021”: Lydia Saad of Gallup has this report. The post “No Top U.S. Government Official Earns Majority Job Approval; Justice Roberts tops U.S. officials in job approval ranking, at 48%; House Leader Jeffries and Secre
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
Members from the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), the ruling conservative party in India, staged a protest Wednesday in India’s Karnataka state over the arrest of a Karnataka resident for his suspected involvement in the controversial post-Babri Mosque demolition riots in 1992. The protests were called by the Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra in the aftermath of the arrest of a man from Hubbali, Karnataka, who is alleged to have been involved in the 1992 riots that took place in the aftermat
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“Texas, where women are less important than a fetus”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Texas, where women are less important than a fetus” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Indian Supreme Court issued on Tuesday an order informing authorities of a petition by a transgender woman who alleged that she was dismissed from her post as a teacher because of her gender identity. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Chandrachud, Justice Pardiwala and Justice Misra of the Supreme Court in the case of Jane Kaushik v Union of India , issued an order granting permission for service of notice to India’s Central Agency Section, which handles government litigation before
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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“Israel Supreme Court Delivers Setback to Campaign to Remove Checks on Netanyahu; The country’s Supreme Court ruled to postpone the adoption of a new law making it harder to designate a sitting prime minister unfit for office, a direct blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu”: Talya Minsberg of The New York Times has this report. The post “Israel Supreme Court Delivers Setback to Campaign to Remove Checks on Netanyahu; The country’s Supreme Court ruled to postpone the adoptio
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
The India Supreme Court orally observed and mandated the Bihar government Tuesday to reveal a detailed breakdown of caste survey data, emphasizing the need for transparency to enable challenges to its findings. While denying interim relief to those contesting the caste survey and the supporting verdict from the Patna High Court, the court stressed the significance of examining the judgment’s legality and accuracy.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 4, 2024
“What’s the Holdup in OT 2023?” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “What’s the Holdup in OT 2023?” appeared first on How Appealing.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 803(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it caused. As the recent opinion.
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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