Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically. The post Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr Imran Khan, filed an urgent appeal on Monday to the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur. The appeal addresses the independence of judges and lawyers against the constitutional amendments proposed by the Pakistani government, according to a statement published by Imran Khan’s legal team. Imran Khan’s appeal to the UN regards the government’s plan to amend the Constitution and its underlying threats to the principle of separation of po
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In this tips series, the legal technology training experts at Affinity Consulting Group offer straightforward answers to common questions about popular software programs used in law offices. This time: Handling Bates numbering in Power PDF, adapted from “Kofax (Nuance) Power PDF for Legal Professionals.“ The Bates numbering system has its roots in the late 19th […] The post How to Bates Number Documents in Kofax Power PDF appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A community landcare group in Victoria’s northwest has initiated legal action against what it claims is an “unlawful” environmental water project in the Murray-Darling Basin. The Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park, chaired by Dr. Jacquie Kelly, filed the proceedings challenging the approval of the Nyah floodplain restoration project, part of the Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Projects (VMFRP).
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 8, 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.
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ABA Journal
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A state court judge in Philadelphia has been suspended without pay for posting political content on Facebook, even after a disciplinary decision finding that the…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The majority of law schools are just ignoring the reality of modern technology. The post Law Schools Are Burying Their Heads In The Sand About Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Searching for a law school where you'll learn how to be a changemaker in society? Look no further. The post The Top Law Schools For Racial Justice (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
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
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report on Monday, revealing that Asian crime syndicates have increasingly integrated service-based business models and advanced technologies—including malware, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and deepfakes—into their operations alongside the establishment of new underground markets and cryptocurrency solutions for money laundering.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Come on people. Seriously? The post Law Firms FAILING At The Single Most Basic Lawyering Task appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Aaron Carr, the director of the Housing Rights Initiative (HRI), announced a mass civil rights complaint against 203 real estate companies in California for illegally discriminating against Section 8 renters. Section 8 renters refer to those eligible for rent subsidy under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Choice Vouchers program.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The real value in attending conferences occurs when the participant is well prepared. The post Unlocking The Door To Generating Success At Legal Conferences appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Share In this video, Nate Mowry interviews Pete Patterson from Cooper & Kirk. Pete will be arguing on behalf of the challengers in Garland v. VanDerStok , who are seeking to invalidate a 2022 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives that regulates so-called “ghost guns.” The post Pete Patterson on statutory authority and so-called “ghost guns” appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
There are now fewer students of color at Yale Law. What does diversity look like at other leading law schools? The post Yale Law’s Diversity Decreases After Affirmative Action’s Death Knell appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 609(b) states the following: (b) Limit on Using the Evidence After 10 Years. This subdivision (b) applies if more than 10 years have passed since the witness’s conviction or release from confinement for it, whichever is.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Again? Really? The post Lawyer Conflicts Create More Delay In Murdered Law Professor Case appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 8, 2024
“The Supreme Court’s Originalists Are Fundamentally Wrong About History; The Founders didn’t believe the Constitution had a fixed meaning; So why do so many of the justices?” Andrew Lanham has this essay online at The New Republic.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
They already had a working rapport. The post From Supreme Court Mentor To Colleague appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 8, 2024
“US supreme court to hear arguments in major ‘ghost guns’ case; Garland v VanDerStok first in series of high-profile cases justices will hear in what is set to be contentious term”: Cecilia Nowell of The Guardian has this report. Devin Dwyer of ABC News has a report headlined “ What is a gun? As ghost guns proliferate, Supreme Court will consider; Supreme Court will hear challenge to ATF rule on self-assemble gun kits.” And Lyle Denniston has a blog post titled “ Th
Above The Law
OCTOBER 8, 2024
This lawyer has lots of thoughts about the class action process. The post Former Biglaw Partner Writes Biting Novel Dishing On What’s Wrong With The Profession appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 8, 2024
“Appeals court signals it will uphold Massachusetts assault weapons ban”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. You can access the audio of yesterday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit at this link.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Share The justices on Tuesday were divided over a dispute regarding attorney’s fees for plaintiffs in civil rights cases. A federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled that a group of drivers challenging a state motor vehicle law was entitled to reimbursement of their attorney’s fees because a federal district court had issued an order that temporarily barred the state from enforcing the law – and then the Virginia legislature repealed the law.
iHire
OCTOBER 8, 2024
There are plenty of good jobs in healthcare, but it’s important to look out for healthcare job red flags during your search. Learn more about the warning signs you need to know.
LawVu
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In-house legal vs law firms: Choosing a career path Are you considering an in-house legal career? Understanding the differences between working in an in-house legal department and a law firm (otherwise known as private practice in some jurisdictions) is critical to making a well-informed decision. Each career path has its own way of working and responsibilities – and requires a distinct set of key skills.
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