Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The rapidity of business cycles necessitates continual reinvention. The post Why In-House Lawyers Must Adopt A Reinvention Mindset As A Way Of Life appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) condemned on Wednesday Burkina Faso’s military authorities’ use of emergency law to unlawfully conscript magistrates who have opened legal proceedings against junta supporters. HRW has condemned the military’s actions as a blatant violation of the independence of the judiciary and urges “the authorities should immediately revoke these bogus conscription notices.” to respect the rule of law.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The new proposal includes new requirements for contracting officers, ensuring that parties bidding on Pentagon contracts are properly protecting sensitive information. The post Pentagon Submits New Proposed Rule To Implement CMMC 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional on Tuesday. The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by Wazir Singh Poonia, contended that the caste system is unconstitutional and violates the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Congresswoman Karen is big mad. The post Stefanik Gets Salty As Court Tosses Her Challenge To Mail-In Votes appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Maybe it's a stretch to consider lawyers as people, but you get the drift. The post Generative AI Embraces ‘It Depends’ — Aw, It Thinks It’s (Lawyer) People! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
Taliban figures have banned United Nations Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Richard Bennett, from entering the country. Representatives of the regime told Afghanistan’s TOLO News that: Mr. Bennett’s travel to Afghanistan has been prohibited because he was assigned to spread propaganda in Afghanistan. He is not someone we trust. He is not in Afghanistan, and he is no longer permitted to come here.
LawSites
AUGUST 21, 2024
The document automation company Gavel has launched pre-built workflows — sets of automated forms for document generation that are tailored to specific practice areas and jurisdictions, and that are free for any lawyer to test without a Gavel subscription.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Ukrainian parliament, approved the Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the Activities of Religious Organizations in Ukraine (No. 8371), which bans religious organisations affiliated with Russia in Ukraine on Tuesday. Ruslan Stefanchuk, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, announced the results of the plenary session.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Yay free speech, I guess. The post Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
A new law came into force in Hungary on Wednesday limiting which Ukrainian refugees can access subsidized housing. Only those from areas that are deemed to be most affected by the Russian invasion will be eligible for the long term. The new law excludes individuals arriving from, among other regions, Transcarpathia. This has been a controversial move by the Hungarian government, as Transcarpathia (better known in Hungary as Subcarpathia) is an area in Ukraine that used to belong to Hungary and i
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
He was reportedly angry about the Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The post Man Accused Of Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh Will Head To Trial In June 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 21, 2024
Increases in law firm revenue—up 11.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
There's no need to make your sentences that complex. The post It Isn’t Just You: Reading The Law Is Harder Than It Needs To Be appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 21, 2024
The former chief financial officer of the now-collapsed Girardi Keese law firm in Los Angeles asked his former fiancee to flee to the Bahamas with…
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Plaintiff seeks $2.6 million from the Biglaw giant. The post Biglaw Firm Facing Lawsuit Over Crypto Representation appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 21, 2024
An administrative partner at Tyson & Mendes has painted a bleak picture for insurance defense law firms seeking to boost their head count.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
Top Firm To Open Office In Paris: Add Ropes & Gray to your vacation gotta see list ! Would Be Kavanaugh Assassin Has A 2025 Trial Date: Mark your calendar for June 9th. Now That's A Good Client Meeting!: Listen to Doug Emhoff's story from the DNC. Why Are You Writing Like That?: An MIT study discusses why legal writing is so hard to read. Can't Dismiss This One: Wisconsin Bar will have to go to court over its diversity fellowships.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 21, 2024
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Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
The firm is reportedly hoping to staff the office with attorneys from rival firms. The post Ooh La La! Top 10 Biglaw Firm Plans To Open A New Office In Paris appeared first on Above the Law.
The Cloud Court Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
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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
AUGUST 21, 2024
Just because you can make an argument, doesn't mean you should. The post Disney Lawyers Learn That Discretion Is The Better Part Of Valor appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
Amnesty International (AI) released a briefing on Wednesday highlighting the ongoing repression against human rights under Evariste Ndayishimiye’s presidency in Burundi. The briefing released by AI, titled “Burundi: Rhetoric versus Reality; Repression of Civil Society Continues Under President Ndayishimiye’s Government,” details the ongoing suppression of Burundi’s civic space, particularly against journalists, activists for human rights, as well as supporters of po
Above The Law
AUGUST 21, 2024
2024 is looking pretty good. The post Biglaw’s Already Having A Strong Year appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Supreme Court of Kenya delivered a judgement on Tuesday issuing an order of a stay of execution of the ruling of the Court of Appeal which rendered the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional in its entirety. The seven-judge bench posited that the order was necessary due to public interest, among other reasons. The Supreme Court while delivering this judgement, analyzed whether this appeal satisfied the conditions that determine the issuing of a stay of execution and the declaration of conservator
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