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
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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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.
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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.
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.
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
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 8, 2023
After careful consideration and deliberation, John Jay College has made the difficult decision to close The Crime Report. This decision, driven by financial constraints, comes after 15 years of providing a platform for thoughtful and accurate criminal justice journalism. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your support and contributions, which have played a crucial role in influencing the national conversation on criminal justice issues and helped us to highlight quality journalism in t
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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?
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.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“‘One down’: UPenn reportedly asking president Liz Magill to step down Friday over outrage at antisemitism testimony.” Melissa Koenig of The New York Post has this report. Magill formerly served as law clerk to Fourth Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Magill’s father, Frank J. Magill , served as a judge on the U.S.
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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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“Galveston, TX Plaintiffs Go to SCOTUS in Effort to Overturn 5th Circuit Order Putting Voting Rights Redistricting Off for 2024”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog” providing a link to the emergency application. The post “Galveston, TX Plaintiffs Go to SCOTUS in Effort to Overturn 5th Circuit Order Putting Voting Rights Redistricting Off for 2024” appeared first on How Appealing.
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
“The Seventh Amendment, Private Rights, and Administrative Penalties; a few comments on the oral arguments in SEC v. Jarkesy”: Will Baude has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “The Seventh Amendment, Private Rights, and Administrative Penalties; a few comments on the oral arguments in SEC v. Jarkesy” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A group of Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensees have filed a lawsuit in Virginia federal court claiming Johnson & Johnson has been trying to stifle competition in the market for the immunosuppressive drug Stelara, saying it defrauded federal patent officials.
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.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The legal services sector has added jobs for three months in a row, for a total increase of 8,400 jobs, according to seasonally adjusted figures…
Law 360
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A California state judge on Friday certified a class of at least 8,900 women who say The Walt Disney Co. paid them less than their male colleagues, rejecting Disney's argument that the women failed to adequately identify "substantially similar" jobs performed by the men and women.
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.
Law 360
DECEMBER 8, 2023
European Union policymakers on Friday reached an agreement on rules that would put guardrails on businesses' use of artificial intelligence, removing the final major barrier to the bloc enacting the world's first comprehensive law to tackle the potential risks posed by AI systems.
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