ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 8, 2024

Lawyers, bar associations, and law societies have an important but not fully recognized role to play in achieving the net zero goal in the Paris Agreement. Over the last few years, a unique collaboration involving the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Bar Association (IBA), the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and the Law Society of England and Wales (LSEW) has begun to discuss the role of lawyers in combatting climate change and share best practices.

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

A class action complaint filed this week accuses New York prison officials of holding disabled inmates in solitary confinement in violation of state law. Solitary confinement has been a core feature of the US penal system since the 18 th century — dating back to the earliest state prisons, where the inmates seen as most depraved were isolated to prevent the spread of their moral influence.

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HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“Who Was at the Lectern This Supreme Court Term? If it weren’t for the four female justices, oral arguments would often have the feel of a male echo chamber, with 23 of the term’s 61 argued cases not featuring a single female attorney; That’s compared to just five cases that did not feature a male advocate.” Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report.

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

The UK Home Secretary James Cleverly announced on Wednesday that the country will expel an “undeclared” Russian military intelligence officer, accusing the defence attaché of espionage. Alongside the expulsion, a wave of sanctions against Russia will be introduced to “dismantle R ussian intelligence gathering operations in the UK.” The other sanctions to be imposed will include the removal of diplomatic premises status from several Russian properties in the UK and the in

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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.

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HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“The Post- Chevron Separation of Powers; Eliminating Chevron may hasten our return to a division of power that helps guarantee liberty”: John O. McGinnis has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. The post “The Post-Chevron Separation of Powers; Eliminating Chevron may hasten our return to a division of power that helps guarantee liberty” appeared first on How Appealing.

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HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“A Judge Had a 13-Year-Old Girl Handcuffed for No Reason. A Year Later, He’s Faced Basically No Consequences.” Law professor Steven Lubet has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “A Judge Had a 13-Year-Old Girl Handcuffed for No Reason. A Year Later, He’s Faced Basically No Consequences.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) held Tuesday that Russia discriminated against a teacher when she was fired after posting pictures that indicated her sexual orientation. In the case of A.K. v. Russia , A.K, the applicant, was a teacher in a state school in Russia. In November 2014, a Russian NGO collected on social media private pictures, including that of her kissing other women.

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HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“Sullivan & Cromwell Plans Vigilant Hiring Checks After Protests; Sullivan & Cromwell ‘closely’ follows events at schools it recruits from; Conservative judges have pledged not to hire Columbia grads”: Tatyana Monnay of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Sullivan & Cromwell Plans Vigilant Hiring Checks After Protests; Sullivan & Cromwell ‘closely’ follows events at schools it recruits from; Conservative judges have pledged not to hire Columbia grads”

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JURIST

MAY 8, 2024

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal granted Wednesday an interlocutory injunction to restrain any activities associated with the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” The Secretary for Justice Paul Lam highlighted that the injunction balanced the interest of national security and freedom of speech by narrowing the scope to activities with seditious intent and providing exemptions for academic and journalistic purposes.

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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.

Finance

HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules; The decision comes from an appellate court that in recent years has become one of the most progressive in the country”: Rachel Weiner of The Washington Post has this report. And Patrick Dorrian of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Gay Teacher’s Job Bias Win Nixed Under ‘Ministerial Exception’; Split 4th Cir. panel says ministerial exception isn’t waivable; Teacher fell under it, so no need to address other defens

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Once again, Above the Law readers save the day. The post Congratulations! You Saved The Wild Horses In Theodore Roosevelt National Park With Your Public Comments. appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

MAY 8, 2024

A California judge who hoped to find the “mole” cooperating with ethics investigators sought a review of employee emails and the hiring of outside counsel…

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Will the justice be willing to take the comedian's offer? He's even including a luxury motor home! The post John Oliver Tries Yet Again To Bribe Clarence Thomas Into Retiring From SCOTUS With $1 Million A Year Offer appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 8, 2024

Gray Robinson | The effects of stress can be reversed by focusing on some simple countermeasures throughout the day. The post How to Reverse the Effects of Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

A twice-defenestrated CEO? Check. Funneling business to the wife? Check. Dogs with C-suite titles and business cards? Check and check! The post Collapsed Republic Bank A Veritable Red Flag Emporium appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

MAY 8, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: North Carolina Landowner Aims Wetlands Lawsuit at Supreme Court (Bobby Magill, Bloomberg Law) Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch co-authors book on laws. ‘Over Ruled’ to be released Aug. 6 (Hillel Italie, The Associated Press) Justice Samuel Alito to address record-breaking 2024 class at Franciscan University (Kate Quiñones, Catholic

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

The man who killed the attorney is still at large, and police are searching for him. The post Biglaw Associate Shot, Killed After Attempting To Help Angry McDonald’s Customer appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Years of participation in swimming events, especially in the open water, have proven to be ideal preparation for appellate arguments in court — just as you must put your trust in the ocean when competing in a swim event, you must do the same with the judicial process, says John Kulewicz at Vorys.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Nirvana, the standard-bearer of all things grungy, is back -- in court. The post Here We Are Now, Adjudicate Us! Notes From Nirvana’s Copyright Squabble appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Coldwell Banker has been sued in Illinois state court by a proposed class of employees who claim it violated Illinois' biometric privacy law by failing to get their informed consent before requiring them to scan their fingerprints to access biometric lockboxes that store keys for rental units shown to potential customers.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for. The post Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership? 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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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Amazon asked an Illinois federal judge Wednesday to throw out a jury's verdict that the e-commerce giant owes $525 million for infringing three of Kove IO's patents relating to cloud data storage technology, saying the Chicago software company didn't actually prove infringement.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Proposed rules enacting a law that will significantly change sperm and egg donation for Coloradans are up for an official vote of approval next week. The post How Expensive Will Colorado Sperm Be, Come 2025? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

California joined attorneys general from more than a dozen other states and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to urge Congress to ensure that proposed federal data privacy legislation sets a "floor, not a ceiling" that would preserve more stringent protections states have enacted and allow them to add new laws to address rapid technological developments.

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Above The Law

MAY 8, 2024

Take his gavel away ASAP. The post Judge Removed After Trying To Beat Prosecutors At Their Own Job, Etc. appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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