Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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EvidenceProf Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Section 90.607(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes states that Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict or indictment, a juror is not competent to testify as to any matter which essentially inheres in the verdict or indictment.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As the disaffected disembark from X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, they are landing in throngs on Bluesky, the X competitor that has seen its daily traffic grow 500% since the election and that shot to the top of the App Store last week.

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ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The California Supreme Court is being asked to automatically expunge records of attorney discipline other than disbarment after eight years, provided that there is no…

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Indian human rights organizations urged the government of India to end the prolonged imprisonment of Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez on Wednesday. Khurram has been held in custody for three years on charges of terrorism and related offenses, which many believe are unfounded and politically motivated. Khurram is the coordinator of the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) and a vocal advocate for human rights and self-determination in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir

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CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By leveraging these insights, legal teams can make data-driven decisions that enhance their effectiveness and increase success rates. For litigation attorneys and case managers working to secure favorable outcomes, understanding patterns in past cases is key. Data analytics tools provide valuable insights into factors like case type, jurisdiction, and opposing counsel, helping attorneys anticipate trends and tailor their strategies.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Small acts of empathy from classmates -- whether academic or emotional -- can be invaluable for new mothers in law school. The post Supporting New Mothers In Law School: A Call For Compassion appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“Judiciary Drops Push to Curb Judge Shopping After GOP Backlash; Judiciary told Rep. Chip Roy it wouldn’t pursue judge-shopping rule; Roy threatened to block judgeship bill over issue”: Suzanne Monyak and Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law have this report.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution. The post Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“The Final Five? Trump’s Next Potential Nominees to the Supreme Court.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

HeyCounsel hosts quick and easy event to showcase tech offerings. The post Finding The Right Tech For Fractional And Small Practices appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“The Awful Scheme to Blanket Recess-Appoint Trump’s Cabinet Officers”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Matt Gaetz will not be the nation's next AG. The post Matt Gaetz Isn’t The Only Attorney General Nominee To Go Down appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“How the Internet Archive’s ‘Free Digital Library’ fell to the ‘fair use’ test; The nonprofit made a bold gamble on the limits of ‘fair use’ — and federal courts have not backed their play”: Damon Root has this essay online at Freethink.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The results will explore BI's blockers, upsides, and outlook. The post New Report: Why Law Firms Should Take A Closer Look At Business Intelligence appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration as Attorney General; Former Florida lawmaker has been facing sexual misconduct allegations”: Sadie Gurman of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

They did. exactly what was expected. The post Paul Weiss Announces 2024 Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr. group’s attempt to protect anti-Covid-vaccine doctors from investigations (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) Revealed: trans rights case at US supreme court features doctors previously discredited by judges (Sam Levin , The Guardian) The DOGE Plan to Reform Government (Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy, The Wall Street Journal) Musk, Rama

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Also. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General is something we have to contemplate? The post Judge Throws Temper Tantrum appeared first on Above the Law.

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L4SB

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Legal Services and Products 25% Off* November 27th thru December 9th you can save big on legal services and products on L4SB.com. Start the new year off right by making.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A voicemail worth listening to! The post Oodles Of Money And Matching At This Biglaw Firm! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Intelligize Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the upheaval at Super Micro Computer , a California-based public company that builds computer servers. Amid allegations of accounting irregularities, Super Micro was dumped as a client by auditor Ernst & Young. Without an auditor of record to review its financial statements, the company announced it will miss the deadline to file its latest quarterly report.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What's next for JD-Next? The post Popular LSAT Alternative Changes Hands appeared first on Above the Law.

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit has affirmed summary judgment of non-infringement in DoggyPhone LLC v. Tomofun LLC, agreeing to narrowly construe the claim as requiring direct rather than indirect causation. The case involves U.S. Patent 9,723,813, which covers an "Internet Canine Communication System" that allows pet owners to remotely interact with and deliver treats to their dogs.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Bonuses Are In At Cleary Gottlieb: Look at the scale ! Bonuses Are In At Paul Weiss: Check out their scale too ! Third Time's The Charm: Big money being made at Dechert ! More The Merrier!: Bonuses have been announced at O'Melveny and Myers ! Keep The Info Flowing!: Did your firm share some of the extra wealth ? LSAT Alternative Goes To Alternate Hands: What's next for JD-Next ?

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