Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
We surveyed more than 160 individuals responsible for technology decisions in the legal industry. The post How Does Your Firm Stack Up On Cybersecurity? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Moscow court issued an arrest warrant in absentia on Tuesday for exiled novelist Grigori Chkhartishvili (under pen name Boris Akunin) over his critique of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Accused of justifying terrorism and spreading “fake news” about the Russian army, Akunin, who has resided outside Russia since 2014, faces charges initiated last month by Russian law enforcement.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for lying about hate crime attack”: Matthew Hendrickson of The Chicago Sun-Times has this report. The post “Jussie Smollett asks Illinois Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for lying about hate crime attack” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
California lawmakers announced Tuesday new bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1012 , which would effectively permit the use of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes. Otherwise referred to as the “Regulated Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Act,” the proposed bill would authorize professionals to administer the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms by individuals over the age of 21.
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.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“The Supreme Court Knows What It Must Do With Trump’s Immunity Ploy”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Supreme Court Knows What It Must Do With Trump’s Immunity Ploy” appeared first on How Appealing.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Janet Protasiewicz campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Janet Protasiewicz campaign official claims vulgar reason for embedding horses in ads” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Russian officials accused Ukraine on Saturday of attacking a bakery in a Russian-occupied town, Lysychansk, in eastern Ukraine, killing civilians and several representatives of the Russian occupation authorities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also called the attack a terrorist act against civilian infrastructure. Russia says 28 people were killed in the attack.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says”: Mike Catalini of The Associated Press has this report on a non-precedential opinion that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued yesterday. The post “Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says”: appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil Justice José Dias Toffoli called for an investigation on Monday into alleged funds received by Transparency International from the leniency agreement entered between a food processor company, JBS and the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in 2017. The agreement was signed by J&F, the parent company of JBS, following Operation Car Wash, one of the largest anti-corruption probes in Brazil , which exposed the corrupt state-owned enterprises starting in 2014.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Bayer Loses Roundup Appeal in Blow to Bid to End Litigation; US appeals court rejects Bayer’s argument in weedkiller case; Decision is setback to strategy to get Supreme Court review”: Tim Loh of Bloomberg News has this report on a ruling that a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued yesterday.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Police in Haiti fired tear gas at protestors on Monday as demonstrations against Prime Minister Ariel Henry continue to rage on in the nation’s Capital, Port-Au-Prince. The protests were conducted to criticize Ariel Henry’s lack of action to curb gang violence. According to an HRW report , the cycle of violence began after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, with Henry leading the country without a constitutional mandate because he did not receive parliamentary
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“The Extraterritorial Reach of Criminal Statutes”: William S. Dodge recently had this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” The post “The Extraterritorial Reach of Criminal Statutes” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Thai court handed down a suspended sentence on Monday to political figure Pita Limjaroenrat for an illegal rally held in 2019. Limjaroenrat was sentenced alongside seven other individuals involved with his political party, the Move Forward Party (previously the Future Forward Party). The case centred on a rally led by the then Future Forward Party (FFP) on December 14, 2019, to call for former prime minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha to resign.
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EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 608(b) provides that Except for a criminal conviction under Rule 609, extrinsic evidence is not admissible to prove specific instances of a witness’s conduct in order to attack or support the witness’s character for truthfulness. But.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report on an order that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued yesterday. The post “California ammunition background check law can remain in effect, court rules” appeared first on How Appealing.
OneLegal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Having trouble with effective service of process in your case initiations? One Legal's COO is here to bring you six sure-fire strategies so your serves go off without a hitch. The post 6 strategies for locating individuals when service of process is challenging appeared first on One Legal.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“E-Filing Back Online as Pa. Court System Grapples With Cyberattack”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. Kudos to the Pennsylvania Courts for avoiding a protracted shutdown of its e-filing system. The post “E-Filing Back Online as Pa. Court System Grapples With Cyberattack” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The case of Rolex Watch v. BeckerTime presents an interesting example of why it can be so important for watch brands to take immediate and firm action to stop alleged trademark infringing activity. The post No Time Like The Present For Timely Timepiece Trademark Enforcement appeared first on Above the Law.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“Trust the Border Patrol (Even if you don’t actually trust it)”: Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” The post “Trust the Border Patrol (Even if you don’t actually trust it)” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The former global head of tax was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail. The post Biglaw Tax Partner Jailed For Tax Scheme appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Reports on social media about sexual harassment and assault during the New York Legalweek technology conference last week have led the event sponsor to issue…
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.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Collaboration, communication, and a holistic approach to projects, whether in a family or corporate environment, yields winning results. The post The Family Renovation Project: A Blueprint For Integrating Legal Teams In AI Initiatives appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Activist investor Blackwells Capital officially launched its proxy fight with Disney on Tuesday, urging the entertainment behemoth's shareholders to vote for its three board nominees and opposing the two offered up by fellow activist Trian Fund Management.
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Very on brand. The post Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
My lifelong participation in the sport of dressage — often called ballet on horses — has proven that several skills developed through training and competition are transferable to legal work, especially the ability to harness focus, persistence and versatility when negotiating a deal, says Stephanie Coco at V&E.
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