Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
CMMC 2.0 introduced a third-party assessment dependent on contractor's CUI capacity. The post CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Released: New Compliance Standards Set To Begin Next Year appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a stay barring constitutional challenges against a controversial Texas law criminalizing “ vote-harvesting ” until after the November 5 presidential election. The court suspended an injunction from the lower court, allowing the ballot harvesting provision in Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) to remain in effect for the presidential election.
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Keli Maire | Working in eDiscovery is a pressure cooker. With the right approach, burnout can be managed and averted. The post Managing eDiscovery Teams and Rampant Burnout appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg held on Tuesday that there had been violations of the European Convention of Human Rights by Oslo Prison, IHT Sanderdud and the District Court, as authorities had failed to protect a prisoner with psychiatric disorders. On December 1, 2021, Haugen brought forward an application to the ECHR based on Article 2 , the right to life, Article 3 , the prohibition of torture, and Article 13 , the right to an effective remedy.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“N.H. Supreme Court justice indicted on charges she interfered with a criminal investigation into her husband; Anna Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Hantz Marconi, appointed in 2017 by Governor Christopher Sununu, had been on administrative leave since July”: Steven Porter of The Boston Globe has this report. Charlotte Matherly of The Concord (N.H.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Stephen Hui, Pembina Institute. Geologic carbon sequestration—i.e., the storage of carbon dioxide in underground rock formations—has been the subject of much debate in recent years. Many see it as an important tool for combatting climate change. It is, after all, a necessary component of point-source carbon capture and storage (“CCS”) systems that seek to prevent carbon dioxide produced by power plants and other industrial facilities entering the atmosphere (i.e., by capturing it before release
JURIST
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Inequities in birth and maternal health between Black and white people persist in the South Florida medical system, according to a Human Rights Watch report on Wednesday. The group called for Florida and the US governments to address racism in the system and to provide greater access to lifelong health care, maternal health and midwifery care for low-income people.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
He joins a handful of other Black lawyers who are successfully leading Am Law 200 firms. The post Top Biglaw Firm Names Its First Black Firmwide Managing Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 16, 2024
When Filevine unveiled its Depo Copilot in September, it sent shock waves among those in the legal technology sphere.
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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
OCTOBER 16, 2024
For Ohio voters, there's only one choice here. The post Supreme Court Candidate Calls Out Opponent’s Busted Textualism appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Former New Jersey lawyers who are disbarred will in most cases be allowed to apply for reinstatement after five years, the New Jersey Supreme Court…
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Congratulations to prospective law students in Alaska, who will soon be able to study law in their home state. The post The Only State In America Without A Physical Law School Will Be Getting One Soon appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 16, 2024
When confronted with evidence that an expert witness used a chatbot to cross-check lost-value calculations, a judge in Saratoga County, New York, decided to query…
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Not porny at all, dude. The post NC Lt. Gov. Sues CNN For $50M: I’m Not A Perv, I’m The Hapless Pizza Guy! appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Understanding CLE requirements is critical for managing your education effectively and ensuring compliance with your state’s regulations. Continuing legal education (CLE) is necessary to maintain your license and stay up-to-date with industry developments. However, CLE requirements can vary widely depending on where you practice. Understanding these variations is critical for managing your education effectively and ensuring compliance with your state’s regulations.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In addition to prison time, this former partner owes the government more than $3.9 million in taxes. The post Ex-Biglaw Partner Sentenced To Time Behind Bars After Pleading Guilty To Tax Crimes appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered its judgement on Tuesday in the case of Daugaard Sorensen v. Denmark, which centered on the dismissal of charges against the applicant’s alleged rapist due to administrative errors by the Danish Regional State Prosecutor’s Office. The case involves applicant Emma Daugaard Sorensen, who had reported a rape to the Danish police in 2021.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
When planning for retirement, you have to consider the long game. The post More Young Associates Should Contribute To 401(k) Plans appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“A 2024 Supreme Court Preview, With Morgan Ratner: Ratner, 38, is a current Sullivan & Cromwell partner, former assistant to the U.S. solicitor general, and incredibly insightful analyst of the Supreme Court.” David Lat has posted online this new installment of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I hope for the judges' sake most of them retire before then. The post At Some Point, Even Judges *Need* To Retire appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights for Felons; Legislators voted to restore voting rights to more people convicted of felonies, but a dispute over that law’s constitutionality created pre-election confusion”: Mitch Smith of The New York Times has this report. You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Nebraska at this link.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Sign up for this CLE-eligible webinar from our friends at iManage and learn best practices on how your firm can leverage AI to achieve faster results. The post The Emerging AI Use Cases For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Pennsylvania Faces a Moment of Truth for Life Without Parole; The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is considering whether requiring life in prison without the possibility of parole for so-called felony murder is unconstitutional”: Kathrina Szymborski Wolfkot and Anna Benham have this article online at State Court Report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A New, Physical Law School Is On The Way! : Good news for Alaska ! Close Reading Must Not Be His Forte : If Joe Deters doesn't understand "Boneless," you think he gets statutes ? Tax Crimes Come To Roost : Ex-Biglaw partner sentenced to prison time. The Part Of Partnering No One Likes : It isn't all just easy money. Cheers To Second Chances : New Jersey Supreme Court extends olive branch to some former attorneys.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“San Francisco is battling with itself over a Supreme Court appeal it will likely win”: John Fritze of CNN has this report.
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