JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The Centre for Human and Socioeconomic Rights (CHSR) urged Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Sunday to end unlawful detention in the country. During a news conference in Ijaiye Lagos, the CHSR’s National President urged the IGP to investigate cases of police brutality , unlawful detention, and abuse of office power, among other violations of citizens’ rights.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Sure, Mark Nordlicht thought about flying the coop, threatened a prosecutor and was convicted of fraud, but that’s no reason to send a guy up the river, apparently. The post Hedge Fund Fraudster Must Go Home, But Does Not Have To Stay In Prison appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The aid group, Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders – MSF), published a report on Monday demonstrating the extent of casualties, gender-based violence, and ethnic violence occurring in the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The report, “ A war on people – The human cost of conflict and violence in Sudan ,” shows that Sudanese civilians have suffered horrendous levels of violence during the conflict, which has lasted for
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
The best in Biglaw for bankruptcy. The post The Biglaw Firm To Call For Bankruptcy Advice appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs High Representative Josep Borrell characterized Hungarian President Viktor Orbán as being disloyal to the EU during a press conference Monday, after which he switched the locations of informal EU Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers meetings to Brussels rather than Budapest. Borrell negated Orbán’s characterization of the EU as “pro-war,” stating that “the only one who’s pro-war is Putin, who is calling for the Ukraine partition and rendition
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JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
Police in Uganda allegedly surrounded and raided the opposition National Unity Platform’s (NUP) headquarters on Monday ahead of a planned march to parliament on Tuesday that aims to protest corruption under the present regime. The NUP reported that the roads to the party’s headquarters had been blocked, and “several [party] leaders have been violently arrested.” The party did not organize the march to parliament, but the party supported and encouraged the public to partic
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
We could have a T14 matchup for vice president. The post Potential Dem VP Pick Comes After JD Vance appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei defended a 2020 law which prevented a return to the JCPOA nuclear agreement in a meeting with Iranian members of parliament on Sunday. Sunday’s parliamentary session was also attended by President-elect Masoud Pezeskhian, who is seen as a reformist. Although Pezeskhian had announced that he would work more closely with the US to lift sanctions, he emphasized following his predecessor’s policies.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Everybody at the bar was gettin' bankrupt. so they're writing a new exam. The post NCBE Messed Up, Bro, California Kicked Them Out Of The Bar appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
Azerbaijan proposed an agreement with Armenia on Sunday as an interim measure before concluding a comprehensive peace treaty following longstanding hostilities between the two nations and Azerbaijan’s offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to a local media report, Hikmet Hajiyev, the assistant to the president of Azerbaijan, said that the country suggested suspending the OSCE Minsk group.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Some things you just don't do at work! The post Senior Attorney Harasses Associates With Nudes, Nazi Definitions appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The Law Society of Kenya issued a statement on Monday condemning an increase in the government’s road maintenance levy, calling the Ministry of Roads and Transport’s conduct “unconstitutional and procedurally flawed.” According to the society’s analysis of technical documents released by the Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) last week, the road maintenance levy has increased by 7/= KES ($0.061 USD) per litre for July 15 – August 14.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
The firm still has no plans to move other offices to this hybrid framework -- yet. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm To Ditch Office, Move To Hybrid Work Plan For Lawyers In Miami appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
India’s Supreme Court intervened on Monday to suspend directives issued by police in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand that required restaurants to publicly display owners’ names. These directives , aimed at eateries along the Hindu Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage route, had sparked criticism over potential discrimination against Muslims.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
What happens if J.D. Vance is in the position to enforce his 2020 thinking in 2028? The post Looking Ahead To 2028 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
A UN Special Rapporteur released final findings Monday pressing for an international accountability mechanism to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the mass arrest and killing of thousands during the 1980s. In the findings, Javaid Rehman, the Special Rapporteur for the Islamic Republic of Iran, set out how the violations of human rights committed during the 1980s amount to atrocity crimes and crimes against humanity.
Patently O
JULY 22, 2024
by Dennis Crouch In recent years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has undergone a significant shift in its examiner composition, with real implications for patent prosecution strategies. Our data reveals a dramatic drop in the percentage of assistant examiners over the past decade. Prior to 2015, over 35% of patents were examined by assistant examiners.
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.
Above The Law
JULY 22, 2024
Drafting contracts has been simplified in CobbleStone through the power of several native AI tools. CobbleStone Contract Insight leverages VISDOM, its powerful AI engine backed by machine learning (ML) that streamlines data insertion, extraction, evaluation, and risk identification. The post Navigating The Complexity: CobbleStone Contract Insight Delivers Centralized And AI-Backed Contract Management appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
The United Arab Emirates’s (UAE) Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal sentenced 57 Bangladeshis for unlawful assembly over gathering and inciting riots in the country, according to state-owned media outlet Emirates News Agency on Monday. Three Bangladeshis were sentenced to life imprisonment over inciting riots and calling for demonstrations to pressure the Bangladesh government, 53 Bangladeshis were sentenced to 10 years in prison and one Bangladeshi, who also entered the UAE illegally, was
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announced the launch today of a new website devoted to preserving and presenting the history of the Court.” So begins a news release that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued today. You can access the website at this link. Conspicuously, the court’s implementation of a 5 p.m. filing deadline doesn’t appear yet on the Milestones page.
JURIST
JULY 22, 2024
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that Pakistan had lodged a complaint with the German government in the wake of yesterday’s attack by a “gang of extremists” on the Pakistani Consulate in Frankfurt. His post on X (formerly Twitter) said the German government was urged to fulfill its responsibilities under the Vienna Conventions and ensure the security of the diplomatic missions and staff of Pakistan.
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HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“The Supreme Court is power hungry. There is one sure way to rein it in.” Law professor Aaron Tang has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times.
MyCase
JULY 22, 2024
Law firm productivity relates to a firm’s overall efficiency, a key factor in profitability. A productive law firm uses minimal resources to complete essential tasks accurately. Essential tasks include case-related actions and required administrative duties, such as billing. Productivity optimization can improve law firm profitability, client satisfaction, and workplace morale.
HowAppealing
JULY 22, 2024
“Supreme Court is embracing reason and compromise”: George Liebmann has this essay online at The Baltimore Sun.
Law 360
JULY 22, 2024
Chicago firm Loftus & Eisenberg Ltd. has filed suit in Illinois state court accusing a former attorney's new firm of helping the lawyer poach clients by encouraging them to leave with him, even though the new firm couldn't support his practice.
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