Law 360
MAY 2, 2024
As the old marketing adage goes, consistency is key, but law firm style guides need consistency that contemplates variety when it comes to client alert formats, allowing attorneys to tailor alerts to best fit the audience and subject matter, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The US expanded its sanctions against entities in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong on Wednesday. The sanctions were implemented following persistent warnings from US officials, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. These officials have explicitly cautioned China against the provision of dual-use items—materials that can be used for both civilian and military purposes—to Russia, asserting that these items are critical in enhancing
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
But will Columbia Law listen to reason? The post Columbia Law Review Asks To Cancel Exams Amid Administrative Grading Confusion, General Absolute Chaos appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
Pakistan Institute of Conflict and Security Studies ( PICSS ) released a report on Wednesday that revealed there was a increase in militant attacks in April which resulted in the deaths of 70 individuals, including civilian and security forces personnel. Although there was an increase in the number of attacks since March, there was a slight decrease in the number of fatalities.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Judge told that his acts were so serious that they'll let him continue doing what he's already doing. The post Federal Judge Given Slap On Wrist After Handcuffing Innocent, Crying Child appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Tell us how you really feel. The post Judge Gets Brutally Honest With Defendant Asking For Leniency With A ‘Hell No’ appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday to express their support for the labor and healthcare reforms put forward by President Gustavo Petro. Tens of thousands marched in Columbia in support of the reforms, while the President delivered a speech in defense of the social reforms. In terms of the health care reform, he stated that healthcare could not be a business.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
A New York judge should be censured for engaging in a street brawl with his neighbors and for participating in matters involving an attorney who…
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned on Thursday China’s Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Zhou Zhyiong, after China’s Coast Guard attacked Filipino vessels that were on a humanitarian mission in Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on April 30. The DFA said in its statement that China “ harassed, blocked, water cannoned, rammed vessels of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).&
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
MAY 2, 2024
Must be nice to avoid trouble because of your job. The post Fist-Fighting, Cop-Pushing Judge Gets Let Off Hook Easy appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
A Massachusetts businessman has filed a $300 million racketeering lawsuit against Dentons and Boies Schiller Flexner alleging that the law firms failed to inform him…
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
The shadow docket is making everything worse for everyone. The post Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Is Making Life Tougher For Justice Department Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
Since I founded my firm, the Moore Family Law Group, in 2008, I’ve witnessed the evolution of American family dynamics.
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Columbia's Law Review Asks For Pass/Fail Exams: Pretty reasonable considering a small blue army got deployed near the exam rooms. Judge Responds To Leniency Request With A Hell No: Can't fault 'em for trying, I guess. Pushing Cops Is A-OK If You're A Judge: Funny, people have gotten far more punishment for way less. First Come The Selfies, Then Comes The Justice: Kim Kardashian goes to the White House.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Someday these tools may work magic, but most people aren't even using the existing products to their full potential. The post Enough About The Future Of AI… What Can Legal Do (Responsibly) With It Right NOW? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
A federal judge who ordered a defendant’s daughter handcuffed to warn her about the consequences of drug use has been reprimanded by the judicial council…
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Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
The law schools that will help graduates fight for justice in America. The post The Top Law Schools For Government And Public Interest Work appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
MAY 2, 2024
As expected, big business is lining up to take on the Federal Trade Commission’s new ban on noncompete agreements. In a move cheered by labor interests across the United States, the FTC approved a measure last month prohibiting employers from using contracts to prevent their workers from moving to rival companies. It took roughly 24 hours for the U.S.
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Empathy is at the heart of building a supportive community of like-minded colleagues. The post Building A Supportive Community appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 2, 2024
PEN America, a freedom of expression advocacy group, reported Wednesday that at least 339 writers were incarcerated as of 2023, including more than 100 from China alone, a five-year high. The group has been releasing editions of their Freedom to Write Index since 2019 (based on a detailed methodology ), and the 2023 report marks the highest number of writers to be imprisoned in this five-year period.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
Hard to balance artist rights and preventing incentives for expensive add-on content. The post Who Exactly Needs To Give Permission To Show LeBron’s Tattoo? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“How an Ordinary Guy Took a $3,000 Case to the Supreme Court; Stuart Harrow has his day — to one justice’s bemusement: ‘I’m just wondering why the government’s making us do this.’” Ben Foldy will have this front page article in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “How an Ordinary Guy Took a $3,000 Case to the Supreme Court; Stuart Harrow has his day — to one justice’s bemusement: ‘I’m just wondering why the government’s making us do this.’
Above The Law
MAY 2, 2024
How solo lawyers, midsize firms, and global large law firms have an opportunity to adjust the way they work. The post AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 2, 2024
“The Roberts Court and the Rule of Lawlessness”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “The Roberts Court and the Rule of Lawlessness” appeared first on How Appealing.
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