Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The biggest billers at this firm will be making bank in bonus bucks. Congrats! The post Biglaw Firm Increases Associate Salaries, Goes Over The Top On Bonuses For Highest Billers appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The Sri Lankan government announced Friday the establishment an independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation through an act introduced in Sri Lanka’s Parliament. The government stated that the commission is intended to “ensure an inclusive process in developing legislation that strengthens and safeguards national unity through truth, transitional justice, reconciliation, reparation and social cohesion.” The commission will also aim to prevent any conflict between
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2023
As law firms (slowly) try to dig out from under the hourly billing model (trap?), a new sort of approach is starting to gain some ground. It’s kind of like a legal insurance policy, and it allows law firms to acquire recurring revenue. ‘Client maintenance plans’ are mostly being used by estate planning and elderlaw attorneys, at this stage – but, the model could also potentially be adopted by firms in other practice areas.
JURIST
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A judge in Nairobi, Kenya ruled on Thursday that Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of social media sites like Facebook, is not in contempt of court for failure to pay dozens of content moderators that a contractor had laid off, according to Kenyan news source People Daily. Justice Mathews Nduma Nderi of the Employment and Labour Relations Court asserted that Meta employed lawful measures throughout the lawsuit to mitigate their situation, and none of these actions constituted contempt of
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 8, 2023
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This week, two bipartisan members of the Senate Budget Committee launched an investigation into private equity and its impact on healthcare. They initiated the probe to get answers about “questionable financial transactions” that could be hurting care quality for patients at hospitals owned by private equity firms.
JURIST
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave testimony to the COVID-19 Inquiry, a body examining the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday and Thursday. During the hearing, he acknowledged that his government “may have made mistakes” in their handling of the pandemic and said he was “deeply sorry for the pain and suffering” caused by the virus.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ah. low pay. The gift that keeps on giving. The post Should People Fib About Salaries To Prospective Employers? appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon agreed to take up another case exploring the distinction between deadlines that are jurisdictional – so that courts cannot hear a case if they are not met – and those that are instead simply a limitations period that can be waived or extended. The justices granted review in Harrow v. Department of Defense , the case of a federal government employee who challenged his 2013 furlough.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This bill would be a danger to the internet. The post Even If You Hate Both AI And Section 230, You Should Be Concerned About The Hawley/Blumenthal Bill To Remove 230 Protections From AI appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Legal assistants are an essential aspect of the proper functioning of a successful law firm and developing them is crucial. Which skills are vital and how can you improve? The post Legal assistant skills: Which are vital and how can you improve? appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Making the most of social media. The post The Biglaw Firm Does It All For The Gram appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Courts in Georgia and Pennsylvania are named as top "judicial hellholes" for their friendliness to tort plaintiffs in a report by the American Tort Reform…
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Don't be distracted by Biglaw raises -- layoffs are still a real issue in the industry. The post Associate Layoffs Come To Top 50 Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“Second Circuit upholds bulk of New York concealed-carry law; The Second Circuit upheld provisions in the state’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act requiring applicants to prove they are of good moral character as well as a ban on firearms in ‘sensitive places’ including treatment centers and parks”: Nika Schoonover of Courthouse News Service has this report on a 261-page ruling issued today that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Bill S6528A is a big step against discrimination and towards inclusion. Experts address what it means now and the possibilities ahead. The post Everything To Know About New York’s Major Legislation Promoting Textured Hair Education appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“Supreme Court takes up furlough fight from 2013 government shutdown; The justices will decide if missing a deadline can kill a federal employee’s furlough appeal”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “Supreme Court takes up furlough fight from 2013 government shutdown; The justices will decide if missing a deadline can kill a federal employee’s furlough appeal” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
O’Connor was notable for much more than her gender — she was quite unique in nuanced ways, some of which went well under the radar. The post O’Connor & The Court: Breaking The Supreme Court’s Glass Ceiling appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism; The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. came under fire after dodging questions about their policies”: Lauren Hirsch of The New York Times has this report. The post “One Law Firm Prepared Both Penn and Harvard for Hearing on Antisemitism; The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and M.I.T. came under fire after dodging questions about their policies” app
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Let's do this. The post Above The Law Wants To Party With *YOU* appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court granted review in one new case. The post Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Keeping Up With AI Laws, How ChatGPT Changed Silicon Valley, Defining AI For Disclosures appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“Jefferson Davis: President of the United States? Five Responses to the Jefferson Davis Horrible.” Josh Blackman and Seth Barrett Tillman have this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Jefferson Davis: President of the United States? Five Responses to the Jefferson Davis Horrible.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Regardless of how you might feel about having to do one, if a self-evaluation is a part of your process then it’s worth doing well. The post Tips For The Dreaded In-House Self-Evaluation appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“What Would Sandra Day O’Connor Have Thought About Affirmative Action for Men? For decades, college-admissions offices have quietly imposed higher standards on female applicants.” Law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen has this Daily Comment online at The New Yorker. The post “What Would Sandra Day O’Connor Have Thought About Affirmative Action for Men?
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