Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Chris Graham | Everyone is nervous talking in front of people. Whether you appear confident depends on what you do with that nervous energy. The post Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The High Court of Sindh rejected on Monday a petition to prevent the Federal Cabinet from approving the proposed 26th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitioners requested the court to halt the Federal Cabinet of Pakistan from approving the amendment. The High Court rejected the former request based on the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s precedent that bars the courts from intervening in legislation unless it is for enacted legislation that is “demonstrably unconstitutiona
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LDA PRO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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JURIST
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A spokesperson for the French government, Maude Bregeon, announced on Sunday that France’s newly appointed interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has proposed a new immigration law to be adopted by the beginning of 2025 “to protect the French people.” According to Bregeon, the essential point of the new immigration law would be to prolong detention periods for irregular migrants who present a public danger.
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SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a challenge to a Pennsylvania law barring people 18- to 20-years-old from carrying guns back to the lower courts for another look in light of last term’s decision in United States v. Rahimi , in which the justices attempted to provide guidance for courts reviewing Second Amendment challenges to restrictions on gun rights.
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JURIST
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Meta Oversight Board on Tuesday upheld Meta’s decision to take down an Instagram post s howing an Iranian beautician preparing a 14-year-old girl for her wedding, citing the promotion of forced child marriages. The Board also urged Meta to clarify in its policy that forced marriages include any child marriage involving individuals under the age of 18.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Share The justices will hear oral arguments in Medical Marijuana v. Horn and Bouarfa v. Mayorkas this morning. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Supreme Court leaves in place Pennsylvania law barring people under 21 from carrying guns (John Fritze, CNN) Supreme Court Orders Fresh Look at Young-Adult Gun Restrictions (Greg Stohr, Bloomberg) Supreme Court tosses lower court decision that shielded offi
JURIST
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor announced Monday that it will reopen criminal investigations into alleged violence in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC said that his decision followed a referral from the DRC to the ICC, requesting that the court investigate actions of armed groups in the region.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A judge in Putnam County, Tennessee, has received a public reprimand for accepting a guilty plea and imposing restitution in a case involving damage to…
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LawSites
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In the latest episode of our video series How It Works, we bring you a demonstration of Briefpoint, a solution that uses artificial intelligence to draft discovery responses and discovery requests in litigation. With Briefpoint, a lawyer simply uploads a PDF document and it generates the appropriate discovery requests or response.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A common pleas judge in York County, Pennsylvania, has been suspended without pay following his indictment for allegedly urging four law firm employees to collect…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Michael Lissner's work with FLP has led to well-deserved public recognition. The post 3 Questions For A Court Access Crusader (Part I) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
He took two family member employees with him upon his exit from the firm. The post Am Law 100 Firm’s Founder Retires Early, Leaving Biglaw Behind appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A federal appeals court has removed a federal judge from foster care litigation against the state of Texas, citing her “highly antagonistic demeanor” against the…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Worth it. The post Lawyers Face Consequences For Countering Trial Expert’s Test appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Law firms are cutting compensation for some partners because of reduced productivity or impending retirements, a contrast from more collegial days, according to consultants who…
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Clio's conference keeps on growing. The post Clio Cloud Conference Continues To Understand The Power Of Community appeared first on Above the Law.
My Shingle
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The following is a guest post by Loyd Bourgeois. Loyd J. Bourgeois is a personal injury and disability attorney with offices in Luling and Metairie,Louisiana. Known for his compassionate and down-to-earth approach, Loyd offers guidance andsupport to clients during their most challenging times handling cases ranging from car accidentsto disability claims.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The data is disheartening for women in the legal profession, but hopefully things will improve in the future. The post How Are Women Lawyers Doing When It Comes To Making It Rain? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases.
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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?
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In this high fashion case, antitrust law may be out of style, according to this judge. The post Federal Judge Seems Skeptical About Birkin Bag Antitrust Suit appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 15, 2024
“Neil Gorsuch’s New Book Is an Embarrassment; The conservative Supreme Court justice produced a tendentious account of the legal system in service of a political narrative — and he won’t answer his critics”: Ankush Khardori has this essay online at Politico Magazine.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
What you missed this month from the Legal Marketing Association. The post Marketing Roundup: Free Research Tools, Cross-Selling Plans, AI Tips appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 15, 2024
“Latest leak out of Supreme Court results in no investigation, internal probe; Court watchers split over how damaging the leak is, compared to Dobbs”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.
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