Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
Do some people seek out the legal profession so they can more easily cause stress and discomfort to others? The post Does The Legal Profession Attract Sociopaths? appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MAY 22, 2024
Digital PR is about enhancing your visibility and thought leadership through online placements, content and partnerships. The post How Digital PR Helps Attorneys Gain a Competitive Advantage appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
The California Senate passed legislation Tuesday that, if approved by the state assembly, would create an agency to implement policies and facilitate reparations for descendants of chattel slaves, while also authorizing the compensation of Black families whose land was seized under the state’s eminent domain power. S.B. 1403 would stop short of appropriating state funds for the reparations and would instead focus on creating administrative infrastructure for such a program while S.B. 1050
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
Sam Alito's flag excuse was bad. his defenders' excuses are even worse. The post The Sam Alito Flag Excuses Keep Getting Dumber appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
The Netherlands will no longer allow its citizens to adopt children internationally, the Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind wrote on Tuesday. With this decision the minister responds to the motion passed by the Dutch House of Representatives in which the government was requested to come up with a plan to carefully reduce international adoptions.
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JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
Amnesty International released an alerting report on Tuesday, highlighting the arbitrary use of the Mexican criminal justice system to criminalize women human rights defenders. The report titled “Perseguidas: Criminalización de mujeres defensoras de derechos humanos en México” (Persecuted: criminalization of women human rights defenders in Mexico) focuses on the cases of three women: Ana Lorena Delgadillo , a Mexican human rights lawyer working on women’s and migrant’s ri
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
Outlines can be that much more immersive! The post Artificial Intelligence Lets Us All Be Flies On The Wall For Brown v. Board Of Education appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
Free speech organization Article 19 released its 2024 Global Expression Report (GER) on Tuesday showing that more than half of the world’s population is “living through a freedom of expression crisis,” unable to speak freely. In 2023, the percentage of people living in this crisis rose to 53 percent, or about 4 billion people. This dramatic shift is largely attributed to India, which was officially designated as a country in crisis in the report.
LawSites
MAY 22, 2024
Since 2010, the nonprofit Free Law Project has been working to make the legal ecosystem more equitable and competitive using technology, data and advocacy.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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?
JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
Thailand’s National Museum hosted a welcome-home ceremony on Tuesday for two ancient statues illegally trafficked from Thailand by a British antiquities collector and returned from the collection of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met). The 129-centimeter statue called the “Golden Boy” was long thought to be a Hindu statue of Shiva.
ABA Journal
MAY 22, 2024
Widely hated by lawyers and clients alike, the billable hour has nevertheless proven to be more resilient than cockroaches, Twinkies and those nonbiodegradable containers that…
JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles explained in an interview on Tuesday that the extent of Australia’s security partnership with the Solomon Islands is unknown due to the islands’ government undertaking a security review. The Australian defence minister confirmed both governments want to continue their security partnership. The newly elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, informed Marles they want to continue their longstanding security partnership.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
MAY 22, 2024
On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered a long-awaited Advisory Opinion on climate change and international law. This marks the first time that an international tribunal has issued an advisory opinion on State obligations regarding climate change mitigation. The Advisory Opinion addresses several key questions regarding application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in the context of climate change, including the interact
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
Amnesty International UK criticised the House of Lords on Wednesday for their failure to strike down clauses in a vote earlier in the week, which strip away human rights protections for prisoners. They have warned of a “sinister trend” of human rights being “switched off, ” with prisoners being the latest group to be targeted.
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
For those who are searching for jobs, having to deal with these fake postings is discouraging and can contribute to job search burn out. The post Should Governments Crack Down On Fake Job Postings? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights heard expert evidence on recent European Court of Human Rights judgments surrounding climate change and its relevance to human rights on Wednesday. While the meeting particularly emphasised the effects these judgments will have on the UK, the experts also discussed the contents of climate-related judgments and their impacts on the rule of law.
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
The Supreme Court of Texas is taking on a key case to decide whether embryos are full human people under Texas state law. The post Will Texas Follow Alabama’s Rocky Path For IVF And Embryos? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
JURIST
MAY 22, 2024
Amnesty International said technology is contributing to the growing trend of human rights violations at borders in a research briefing released on Tuesday. The briefing documents systemic exploitation of new technologies by state and non-state actors and calls for more stringent regulation of development and deployment. Invasive technologies violate numerous human rights, including the right to privacy, non-discrimination, equality, and the right to seek asylum.
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
I wonder how many Musk tweets will be used as evidence? The post Tesla’s Lawyers Prepare For Class Action Racial Discrimination Suit appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 22, 2024
The Motley Rice law firm has filed a “barrage of claims” in federal courts for families of people killed by the Juarez cartel, arguing that their clients are entitled to a share of assets seized from drug dealers, Bloomberg Law reports.
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
Somewhere out there, a future Supreme Court justice is in the embryonic stages of a legal career. The post Loathing This Supreme Court Is A Bad Reason To Go To Law School For Individuals But Great For The Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
Strictly Business
MAY 22, 2024
Overview On January 30, 2024, the Delaware Chancery Court voided Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion pay package as CEO of Tesla, ruling that the process leading to the approval of Musk’s Tesla compensation plan was “deeply flawed” and unfair to Tesla’s shareholders. In response, Musk expressed public criticism of the Court’s decision, including posting on X (formerly Twitter) that entrepreneurs and founders should “never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware.
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
Typeface aficionados -- this is your moment! The post Can You Identify A Circuit Court By The Font They Use? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 22, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
MAY 22, 2024
Now, this is a story all about how Sam Alito's wife got flipped-turned upside down. The post You’re A Grand Old Flag, You’re An Upside-Down Flag appeared first on Above the Law.
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