Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
If your firm is seeking ways to enhance growth and profitability, these reports offer a valuable roadmap for improving financial performance and strategic decision-making. The post Law Firm Benchmarking: Key Marketing And Financial Metrics In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspended its medical activities in Yei, South Sudan on Tuesday, following an attack on staff last week. The charity organization, also known as Doctors Without Borders, recounted the incident that occurred on Friday, 20th September, when armed men forced their personnel out of their vehicle at gunpoint and looted their MSF vehicles.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Both Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Mike Waltz have spent the past year publicly floating some of the ideas that will be included in the legislation. The post Bipartisan Duo Of Lawmakers To Introduce ‘Ships For America Act’ Following Election appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Amnesty International called on Cameroonian authorities on Thursday to immediately release three supporters of a youth organization—Moustapha Tizi, Mohamadou Ballo, and Ibrahim Oumarou—and their relatives. Tizi, Ballo, and Oumarou were allegedly arrested on September 9 in Figuil, Cameroon for wearing shirts with the name of the organization they supported “ Pouvoir au Peuple Camerounais ” (PPC) on it.
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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
“Sweeping bill to overhaul Supreme Court would add six justices; The legislation by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is one of the most ambitious efforts to date to remake the Supreme Court following controversies over rulings and ethics”: Justin Jouvenal and Tobi Raji of The Washington Post have this report.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
“Major Decision for Judge in Trump’s Election Case: How Much Evidence to Reveal; Prosecutors filed a sealed brief showing what they learned in the investigation; The former president’s lawyers say it amounts to a premature special counsel report that could hurt him before Election Day”: Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer of The New York Times have this news analysis.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It's all about the Benjamins, baby, and Diddy allegedly uses his money to buy baby oil in bulk. The post Mo’ Baby Oil, Mo’ Problems: Diddy’s Lawyer Says His Client Was Just Trying To Get The Most Out Of His Costco Membership appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
“Senate panel OKs former state attorney general to become Supreme Court justice”: Dana DiFilippo of New Jersey Monitor has this report.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The firm's parental leave policy is under a microscope. The post Discrimination Lawsuit Against Jones Day Is Heading To Trial! appeared first on Above the Law.
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
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Bull Garlington | I’d pick the new Paper Pro in a heartbeat if I were a new user. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s also more useful. The post The New ReMarkable Paper Pro Is Not the ReMarkable 3 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The tech startup world is rife with drama, secrecy, and scandal. The post Dirty Legal Secrets: When Startup Drama Takes Center Stage In Law appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
This is employment resources guide by Marcus P. Zillman spans sources in the private and public sectors, on-site and remote work, job search engines, resume building resources, identifying job titles and respective skill requirements, and is inclusive of a focus on new job seekers and those with years of experience. Some of the sources such as LinkedIn will be familiar, but many will be new to you and will add capabilities to your efforts to develop and execute a successful job search process.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Quinn Emanuel Partner Alex Spiro Will Be Representing Eric Adams: What? Did he not want Olayemi Olurin ? The Judicial Conference Committee on Financial Disclosure Looks Out For Judges: Take that all expense covered vacation to your rich friend's resort and #BacktheBlack ! Who’s Litigating Who?: These firms are the ones you want on your side. Not Sure You Can Blame That On Costco: Diddy's lawyer has an. interesting explanation for all of the baby oil.
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SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 26, 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 Thursday morning read: San Francisco weighs bid to drop Supreme Court water case (Miranda Willson, E&E News) Supreme Court Should Reject Meta’s View of Risks, Investors Say (Martina Barash, Bloomberg Law) The Biggest Supreme Court Cases to Watch This Term (Nik Popli, Time) Supreme Court’s Gun Rulings Leave Baffled Judges Asking for Help (Adam Lipt
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Enron and WorldCom cases were emblematic of a broader crisis of corporate governance, where in-house lawyers failed in their role as ethical stewards. The post Ethics For In-House Counsel: Navigating The Ethical Responsibilities Of In-House Counsel To The Organization And The C-Suite appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Referencing decades of experience as a presenter and an attendee at presentations, Jerry Lawson cautions us not to begin a presentation with an apology, which can be compelled by a tech glitch or some other reason not within your control. Lawson states that the habit of beginning with an apology is so old that it has a name in Medieval rhetoric, the captatiobenevolentiae, meaning an attempt to capture the audience's goodwill.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Threats against federal judges are on the rise. The post Do Federal Judges Need To Take Their Own Security More Seriously? appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!
Intelligize Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
It’s a widely shared concern that artificial intelligence has the potential to create disaster of some kind for our species. It seems only fitting, then, that to feed the energy needs of its AI services, Microsoft has turned to the nuclear plant at Three Mile Island. Located along the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Three Mile Island gained fame 45 years ago for all the wrong reasons – as the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
How one lawyer built a video marketing campaign that really rocks. The post How Law Firms Can Leverage Video Content To Drive Business appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The UFC and its fighters have reached a revised settlement that upsizes the payout to $375 million, resolving a portion of their long dispute over wages and leaving claims from a similar class action unresolved, the organization said Thursday.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Despite the unfortunate pun, there's no better way to describe it. The post Disclosure Rule Revision Displays Judiciary’s Commitment To Backing The Black appeared first on Above the Law.
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FDA Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
By Jennifer D. Newberger — We can all acknowledge that the title of this post is not that funny-at least, not to anyone other than medical device regulatory nerds, such as the author of this post. What no one should find funny is how CDRH seems to be approaching Breakthrough devices of late, setting clinical study expectations so high that these innovative, novel, life-saving products may never get to the other side of the door, regardless of how much they knock.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Which firms made the cut according to clients? The post The Top Biglaw & Boutique Firms Headed Upmarket In Litigation (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Angola deposited its instrument of accession to the 1993 Adoption Convention on 14 March 2024. According to Article 46(2)(a), and as notified by the Depositary ( i.e. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands), this Convention entered into force for Angola on 1 July 2024. The Depositary provided a six-month period to file objections in accordance with Article 44(3) of the Adoption Convention, which ended on 18 September 2024.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The pick is utterly unsurprising. The post Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams Taps High-Profile Biglaw Partner For Criminal Defense appeared first on Above the Law.
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iHire
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Providing a positive candidate experience includes communicating with applicants you don’t want to hire. Learn why you should respond to every applicant from an HR pro at iHire.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
* If you live in a city where the mayor isn't indicted step forward. not so fast New York. [ CNN ] * Texas still got nothing on Delaware. [ Law.com ] * Report concludes that S&C didn't know of FTX fraud. [ Law360 ] * SEC takes position that crypto "boxes" are securities. More like insecurities but sure. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Smartmatic's defamation trial begins. [ Reuters ] * Suspect caught in courthouse explosion. [ ABA Journal ] The post Morning Docket: 09.26.24 appeared first on Above
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog has asked a judge to send the latest Johnson & Johnson talc-liability spinoff bankruptcy to New Jersey, saying Thursday that J&J subsidiary Red River Talc's Chapter 11 petition in the Southern District of Texas is an "assault on the very integrity of the bankruptcy system" and amounts to forum-shopping.
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