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
On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch released a report detailing its findings into the death of Alejandro Muyshondt. The former security advisor to both the government of El Salvador and President Nayib Bukele died this February while in custody following drug trafficking charges in August of last year. Muyshondt was supposedly subject to an enforced disappearance before his death was reported.
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LDA PRO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Eviction can be a difficult and stressful process. Specifically when navigating the legal complexities involved. The Sacramento eviction services offer complete services created to facilitate the whole procedure, providing smooth and efficient work. With their expertise and commitment, LDA Pro helps owners navigate the intricacies of eviction law. Providing peace of mind throughout the difficult process.
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.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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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.
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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.
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
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 15, 2024
“NC Supreme Court candidates face off over partisanship, politics and philosophy”: Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans Sunday to temporarily limit asylum from neighboring countries Belarus and Russia, causing a backlash from human rights groups. Tusk stated the plan responds to recent efforts of Russia and Belarus to coordinate the “mass transfer of people” across the Polish border, resulting in security and stability concerns that could have an impact domestically and across the European Union.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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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.
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…
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.
LawSites
OCTOBER 15, 2024
descrybe.ai, a free legal research platform that uses artificial intelligence to provide enhanced access to the law, today rolled out a major upgrade that includes a redesign of its platform, more nuanced and accurate search results, summaries of judicial opinions in Spanish as well as English, and simplified, plain-language summaries in both English and Spanish.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 15, 2024
“Supreme Court Leans Toward Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test; The driver, Douglas Horn, sued the maker of a product said to be free of THC under a federal racketeering law, saying he had suffered a business injury”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Maureen Groppe of USA Today has an article headlined “ Supreme Court deciding if trucker can use racketeering law to sue CBD company after failed drug test; Did a CBD supplement that led to a failed drug test hurt
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.
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.
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…
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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.
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.
Law 360
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Solicitor General's Office will defend private citizens' ability to sue for E-rate fraud on behalf of the government under the False Claims Act, after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted the solicitor general's request to participate in oral arguments in an AT&T subsidiary's challenge to the law's application.
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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Law Firm Founder Speeds Up Retirement Date : More time to spend with the family ! Don't Doubt Our Client !: Lawyers drop an experiment to counter an opposing expert. Unfortunately, they forgot the consent forms. Protecting Kids? Not On My Watch !: Yes, this involves the 5th Circuit. The People Want To Know About Bonuses! : Keep us informed so we can share !
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
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.
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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