Attorney at Work
APRIL 23, 2024
Sally Schmidt | The next time someone asks you what you do, think about the answer from their perspective. The post What’s Your Law Practice’s Value Proposition appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
APRIL 23, 2024
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) on Tuesday announced that it had exposed a scheme to illegally acquire state-owned land worth $7 million between 2017 and 2021 led by a criminal group involving the country’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Solsky. The NABU didn’t openly name the Ukrainian minister but said the criminal group included the ex-head of the agrarian committee of the Verkhovna Rada, a current minister, top officials of the Stat
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Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
It's official: Regulators moved to stop the $8.5 million deal that would bring Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace together. The post FTC Sues To Block Tapestry Inc.‘s Acquisition Of Capri Holdings appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 23, 2024
Alexandre de Moraes, a justice of the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF), issued a five-day deadline for the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to explain its purported failure to fully comply with earlier court orders on Monday. The deadline expires this Friday. This move comes amidst an ongoing investigation into what Brazilian authorities have labeled “milícias digitais” (digital militias).
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
The company will close about 100 stores, after months of sinking demand. The post Express Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
Law schools do not adequately inform students about the downsides of clerking; the implications of this small, hierarchical, isolated work environment; and the lack of workplace protections and support for mistreated clerks. The post New Clerkships Database Empowers Law Clerks To Review Their Bosses appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
A federal judge has narrowed a suit accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of infringing patents related to video technology, throwing out one of VideoLabs' patents but letting the patent owner keep moving forward with another.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
This will not be the last time an erstwhile trademark enforcer will be bounced out of the kitchen. The post Getting Out Of The Kitchen appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 23, 2024
The Indian National Congress (INC), the primary opposition party in India, formally lodged complaints with the Election Commission of India on Monday, denouncing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks delivered during a recent campaign address. The INC accused him of making a divisive remark aimed at heightening communal tensions among the populace and expressed deep concern regarding the divisive nature of Modi’s statements, stressing the need for statesmanship and accountability i
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
Not a great look for the law schools. The post At Some Law Schools, The Role Of Dean Has Always Been A Man’s Job appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 23, 2024
The U.S. Senate on Saturday approved by voice vote a bipartisan bill that would make permanent 10 temporary federal district court judgeships.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
You get an AI legal assistant! And you get an AI legal assistant! The post Lexis+ AI Announces New Generation As The AI Arms Race Continues appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
As disqualification motions proliferate, law firms need to be aware of the types of conflicts that most often lead to disqualification, the types of attorneys who may be affected and how to reduce their exposure to these motions, says Matthew Henderson at Hinshaw.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
You don't have to be an alcoholic for drinking to negatively impact your life. The post The Peter Principle Of Excessive Drinking appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to hold that the courts' traditional factors apply when the National Labor Relations Board pursues injunctions, though it's unclear from Tuesday's argument how closely it will direct courts to examine a key factor: the strength of the board's case.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
How did your law school fare in the latest specialty ranking? Find out here. The post Elite Law School Reigns Supreme In The U.S. News Law School Omnibus Specialty Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
A putative class action filed in Illinois federal court on Monday accuses top sugar producers of colluding with each other since at least 2019 to illegally fix the price for white, refined table sugar, driving up the prices of granulated sugar since in "one of the steepest climbs ever.
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Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
The leader of this Am Law 200 firm tells us why life at midsize firms is so enjoyable for lawyers, from culture to work-life balance to gaining hands-on experience. The post Herrick, Feinstein’s Executive Chair Explains Why Lawyers May Prefer Working At A Midsize Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
APRIL 23, 2024
By Chris Holman Last week the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office announced the winner of this year’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC), the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. I teach patent law at UMKC, and was privileged to travel to Alexandria with the team of UMKC students (pictured below, from left to right, Will Knutson, Mark Trompeter, Joe Hooper, and Lukas Fields) to watch them compete and ultimately triumph in the final round of the competition.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
Jay Powell and Gary Gensler are too disinterested or busy to follow the law and do their jobs, so you’re in the clear. The post Finance Bonus Watch ’24: Actually, You Probably Don’t Have To Worry About Clawbacks Any Time Soon appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
A Washington state judge slashed a nearly $860 million PCB poisoning verdict against Monsanto by roughly half on Tuesday, while the company sought to avoid future losses by moving to sever an upcoming 14-plaintiff trial in another toxic tort stemming from the same Evergreen State school site.
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?
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
Partners saw big increases in their rates last year. And got paid for them. The post Law Firm Partners Made BANK Last Year And There’s Nothing Clients Can Do About It appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
A bill signed into law Tuesday by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp imposes new restrictions on minors' internet usage, including requiring social media companies to verify that users are 16 or older unless they receive approval from an individual's parents to use the service.
Above The Law
APRIL 23, 2024
Imagine waiting for someone to complete undergrad before recruiting them! The post Butler Snow Gets The Jump On Associate Recruitment Really Early appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 23, 2024
California and 21 other blue states, along with a smattering of cities and the District of Columbia, have told the D.C. Circuit that they want to help the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defend its rule requiring reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from cars, trucks and vans from legal attack by red states.
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