Above The Law
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Reflections on the wild ride that was 2024 and bold predictions for the new year. The post 2024 In Legal Ops: AI, Adaptation, And Whats Next appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Paraguay authorities have successfully arrested 26 suspects, dismantled two criminal networks, and identified 12 companies engaged in systematic illegal deforestation and trafficking of native tree species. The Paraguayan government, along with INTERPOL and 14 other agencies, launched Operation Panthera Onca to combat environmental crimes and the exploitation of natural resources in the tri-border region where Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina meet.
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ABA Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A conservative group has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against a third judge who revoked plans to take senior status after it became clear that…
JURIST
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the Egyptian government on Tuesday to revise the draft of the new asylum bill, known as the Law Regarding the Asylum of Foreigners (LRAF), and urged the government to consult with civil society and the United Nations (UN) Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to ensure that the bill aligns with international standards. The organization argued that the current version of the law doesn’t comply with Egypt’s obligations under international law and would increase the
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Americans Pass Judgment on Their Courts: Sharp decline in confidence in judiciary is among the largest Gallup has ever measured.” Benedict Vigers and Lydia Saad of Gallup have this report. And Adam Liptak of The New York Times reports that “ Confidence in U.S. Courts Plummets to Rate Far Below Peer Nations; Very few countries have experienced similar declines, typically in the wake of wrenching turmoil; Experts called the data, from a new Gallup poll, stunning and worrisome.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“A new Supreme Court case about religion has a hidden trap for workers; Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin has a sympathetic plaintiff, and alarmingly high stakes for workers”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A civil lawsuit that sought the dissolution of the National Rifle Association has ended with a final judgment that reforms the groups governance and requires…
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Share of Black Harvard Law Students Drops in First Class After Affirmative Action Ruling”: Akshaya Ravi of The Harvard Crimson has this report. And Deena Zaru of ABC News has an article headlined “ Steep decline in Black, Hispanic enrollment at Harvard Law after Supreme Court ruling; The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that affirmative action is unconstitutional.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Tis the season for the staple of classic Christmas movies.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Big loss for ISPs as Supreme Court wont hear challenge to $15 broadband law; ISPs fear more states will regulate prices as New York law survives challenge”: Jon Brodkin of Ars Technica has this report. You can access yesterday’s Orders List of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link.
Law 360
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A forthcoming board game designed by Talia Rosen, an associate general counsel for PBS and lifelong gaming enthusiast, lets players experience the history of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Judge’s criticism of US Supreme Court’s Alito over flags is deemed improper”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.
Law 360
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois attorney general teamed up Tuesday to announce a settlement that requires Grubhub Inc. to pay $25 million to resolve claims that the food-delivery service charged customers hidden junk fees, listed restaurants on its app without their permission and misled drivers about how much money they could make.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Watch Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet ; The hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre”: Andrew Gans of Playbill has this report. And Vladimir Duthiers and Analisa Novak of CBS News have a report headlined “ Backstage with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she made her Broadway debut.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Now *these* are some very generous bonuses. The post Prestigious Litigation Boutique Offers Eye-Popping Bonuses That Blow Away The Market Scale appeared first on Above the Law.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“The Federalist Society Announces Its Next Leader; The process by which Sheldon Gilbert was selected was full of twists and turns, but turned out well in the end”: David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 17, 2024
But the courts have a plan. and it's to blame the messenger. The post Plummeting Faith In American Courts Among 10 Largest Declines Worldwide appeared first on Above the Law.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“How a long-ago fight over a dormant constitutional weapon echoes today; Controversies over presidential power and recessing Congress arent new; See: Andrew Jackson.” Columnist Jason Willick and Philip Huff have this essay online at The Washington Post.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with the following CEOs in his annual Ari Kaplan Advisors CEO roundtable about the opportunities of 2024 and the expectations for…
Above The Law
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Texas-sized bonuses! The post Texas-Based Boutique Raining Money On Happy Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A Muslim judicial nominee for the 3rd U.S.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 17, 2024
'Disappointed' might actually be an understatement. The post Hogan Lovells’s Bonus Announcement Leaves Disappointed Associates In Its Wake appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The year 2024 was one of change. In the midst of a largely unpopular back-to-office push, technological innovation and development occurred at a rapid clip.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Perhaps the most (or at least one of the most) important duties of the president is judicial appointments. The post Legalytics Deep Dive #1: All The Presidents’ Judges appeared first on Above the Law.
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DECEMBER 17, 2024
“Plaintiffs move to dismiss lawsuit that led to Alabama Supreme Court IVF decision; The couple in the final remaining lawsuit over the destruction of embryos at a Mobile facility moved to end the suit last week”: Alander Rocha of Alabama Reflector has this report. And Howard Koplowitz of AL.com reports that “ Judge dismisses couples IVF lawsuit that led to controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling.
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