Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Traditional legal education has remained largely unchanged for decades, focusing heavily on theoretical knowledge and case law analysis. The post How Legal Education Must Evolve In The Age Of AI: Insights From An In-House Legal Innovator appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Canada’s Office of the Special Interlocutor on Tuesday concluded that the government committed systemic disappearance to Indigenous children who died and were buried at residential schools. Kimberly Murray outlined 42 legal, moral and ethical obligations for governments, churches, and other institutions to address the dark chapter in Canadian history.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It turns out Sam Alito hates the Constitution as much as you thought he did. The post Sam Alito Got Knighted… Just Like The Founding Fathers EXPLICITLY MADE UNCONSTITUTIONAL appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Tuesday that Russian authorities have committed torture as a crime against humanity in Ukraine. The commission’s report confirmed that torture practices were widespread in all Ukrainian provinces under Russian control and in Russia’s detention facilities. The commission collected testimonies from civilians who had been detained in Ukraine and prisoners of war who had been detained in Russia.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Walmart Lands Supreme Court Litigator as Lead Appellate Counsel; Charles Dameron recruited after six years in private practice; Retail giant adds former Supreme Court lawyer to legal team”: Brian Baxter of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access).
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Friend bought you a ticket to the big game? You still have to arbitrate, says US appeals court.” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) set out on Wednesday to work directly with Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry in order to combat corruption in the country. This comes after the UNODC organized a workshop to bring together different private and public actors, such as the Indonesian Palm Oil Association and the National Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“ATF Hands Judges Loaded Weapons — And Lessons to Ponder on Bench”: Jacqueline Thomsen has this new installment of her “Elevated Take” column online at Bloomberg Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights , expressed his concerns in a letter published on Wednesday, over the situation of migrants and asylum seekers within the UN-controlled buffer zone in Cyprus. He urged the Cypriot government to abide by its obligations under international law regarding migratory movements, not only within the buffer zone but also throughout all the areas under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Cyprus.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Injured Football Fans Face Arbitration Over Negligence Claims; Contract’s existence a ‘precondition’ to enforce arbitration; Team reliance on purchaser’s agency ‘reasonable,’ court finds”: Sam Skolnik of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued Tuesday in a case involving Philadelphia Eagles fans injured while attending a Washington Commander game.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s call for the court to set aside its earlier ruling which suspended the speaker’s decision on October 17 to declare four Parliament seats vacant. The court’s ruling, as delivered by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, stated it is a basic principle of law in the Ghanaian legal system that the Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction arising from Articles 2 and 130(1) of the Constitution to interpret an
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Justices Cause Confusion With No Voting Purge Ruling Explanation; Divided Supreme Court allows Virginia voter purges; Unexplained ruling leaves voting advocates confused”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Amnesty International called on Mozambican authorities to end attacks on protesters and journalists during nationwide demonstrations after it was announced that Daniel Chapo and the ruling party Frente de Libertação de Moçambique won the country’s general elections on October 9. Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said: Mozambique’s authorities must immediately halt their escalating assault on the rights to freedom of expression an
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Election Lawsuits Are Piling Up. How Worried Should You Be? Nearly 200 voting-related cases have churned ahead this year. But not all of them will make a difference.” Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear an important First Amendment case on Jan. 15, 2025. During their January argument session, which begins on Jan. 13 and continues until Jan. 22, the justices will also consider questions involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, federal laws prohibiting false statements to influence financial institutions, and claims under the Fourth Amendment of excessive force by police.
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OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Holding Sonia Sotomayor Hostage; Senator Richard Shelby’s power play on Ed Carnes nomination”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Tell me you don't understand this industry without telling me you don't understand this industry. The post ChatGPT Exec Says AI Will Replace $2000/Hr Paralegals… Who Wants To Tell Her? appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“Second Circuit Holds for the Government in Halkbank Remand”: Ingrid (Wuerth) Brunk has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” Also at that blog, Zachary D. Clopton has a related post titled “ Halkbank and the ‘Unitary’ Executive.” You can access last week’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit at this link.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Generative AI has the potential to transform the legal landscape -- not by replacing lawyers but by enabling them to work more efficiently. The post Will Generative AI Actually Expand Access To Justice? appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court has taken a lot of action on relisted cases since our last installment. The court granted review of three cases concerning the appropriate venue for challenges to certain kinds of Environmental Protection Agency decisions, as well as one case addressing the factors a sentencing judge can consider when revoking
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Bar association is helping to keep folks informed this election. The post New York City Bar Association Combats Misinformation This Election Season appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
LLRX
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Elizabeth Sweetland reviews: Meredith Broussard, More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech (MIT Press 2023). 248 Pages. Available from MIT Press, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Step into this 'haunted' courthouse, we dare you. The post One Of The Scariest Federal Judges Says He Was ‘Traumatized’ By Horrifying Courthouse Halloween Exhibit appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that two JPMorgan Chase & Co. affiliates agreed to pay $151 million to resolve five separate enforcement actions over a number of allegations, including making misleading disclosures to investors and failing to make recommendations in the best interest of customers.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Which four words do you think will scare a lawyer the most? The post How To Scare A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.
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