Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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Important Update Regarding Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

Parasec

This weekend, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a statement about the nationwide preliminary injunction that is temporarily stopping the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). A recent federal district court order has paused the requirements to report beneficial ownership information (BOI), which went into effect on January 1, 2024.

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Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller." The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Judge Orders Lawyers To Have Lunch To Think About What They Did

Above The Law

Plaintiff's counsel covers the bill, defense covers the tip. The post Judge Orders Lawyers To Have Lunch To Think About What They Did appeared first on Above the Law.

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At the Third TLTF Summit, Legal Tech Leaders Convened in Miami for Three Days of Dialogue and Serendipity

LawSites

If there is a single it conference right now in legal tech, it is the TLTF Summit. Last week was the third annual occurrence of this invite-only event, and while organizers accepted 500 registrants up from 150 the first year it left another 1,000 hopefuls sitting on a waiting list.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Jay-Z Caught Up In Diddy Freakoff Fallout

Above The Law

Buzbee promised some high profile names. This is definitely one of them. The post Jay-Z Caught Up In Diddy Freakoff Fallout appeared first on Above the Law.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Powers Of Manifestation Are Off The Chart

Above The Law

She put it out into the universe and now she's getting it. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Powers Of Manifestation Are Off The Chart appeared first on Above the Law.

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“After N.R.A.’s Supreme Court Win, a Dispute Over Key Facts; The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the N.R.A. in May hinged on a secret meeting involving a New York regulator; The participants say it didn’t happen”

HowAppealing

“After N.R.A.s Supreme Court Win, a Dispute Over Key Facts; The Supreme Courts ruling in favor of the N.R.A. in May hinged on a secret meeting involving a New York regulator; The participants say it didnt happen”: Danny Hakim of The New York Times has this report.

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Top Biglaw Firm’s Partnership Class Size Sees Massive Upswing After Introduction Of Nonequity Tier

Above The Law

How many of the firm's new partners made equity versus nonequity? We'll never know. The post Top Biglaw Firm’s Partnership Class Size Sees Massive Upswing After Introduction Of Nonequity Tier appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Leave Trans Kids Alone You Absolute Freaks (with Chase Strangio)”

HowAppealing

“Leave Trans Kids Alone You Absolute Freaks (with Chase Strangio)”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link and on YouTube.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Eat And Make Up — See Also

Above The Law

Judge Orders Lawyers To Break Bread: They also decided who would do the tipping. Hov Caught Up In Bad Boy Business: Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting a 13 year old with Sean Combs. Believing Is Seeing: Justice Jackson's manifestation game is top notch. More Bonuses!: Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing ! Submit Your Holiday Cards!: The Friday 13th deadline is rapidly approaching !

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“The oil railway that launched a Supreme Court NEPA war: The case could inhibit the federal government’s power to study indirect climate impacts of projects like highways, transmission lines and dams.”

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“The oil railway that launched a Supreme Court NEPA war: The case could inhibit the federal governments power to study indirect climate impacts of projects like highways, transmission lines and dams.” Pamela King of Greenwire has this report.

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Biglaw Hiring Is On Fire In The Southeast

Above The Law

2025 is expected to be another strong year for law firms. The post Biglaw Hiring Is On Fire In The Southeast appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Terror victims’ SCOTUS case will test Palestinian groups’ due process rights”

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“Terror victims’ SCOTUS case will test Palestinian groups’ due process rights”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared? [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Get up to speed on AIs rapid growth, risks, and potential and take your knowledge of artificial intelligence to the next level. The post AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared? appeared first on Above the Law.

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“D.C. court nominees languish as Senate prioritizes federal judges; D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Milton C. Lee called on the Senate to act, saying high caseloads are forcing judges to triage”

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“D.C. court nominees languish as Senate prioritizes federal judges; D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Milton C. Lee called on the Senate to act, saying high caseloads are forcing judges to triage”: Tobi Raji and Keith L. Alexander of The Washington Post have this report.

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Another Boutique Law Firm Offers Milbank Money To Associates

Above The Law

How exciting! Congratulations! The post Another Boutique Law Firm Offers Milbank Money To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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“A Century-Old Law’s Aftershocks Are Still Felt at the Supreme Court; In 1925, Congress let the justices choose the cases they would decide; That change ‘continues to prompt political contention and crisis,’ a scholar argues”

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“A Century-Old Laws Aftershocks Are Still Felt at the Supreme Court; In 1925, Congress let the justices choose the cases they would decide; That change ‘continues to prompt political contention and crisis,’ a scholar argues”: Adam Liptak has this new installment of his “Sidebar” column online at The New York Times.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Akin Gump 'Totally Messed Up' With Texts, Vaxart Judge Says

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“Why the Naval Academy Gets to Keep Affirmative Action; The US Supreme Court ruling striking down the practice at private and public universities specifically exempted military academies”

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“Why the Naval Academy Gets to Keep Affirmative Action; The US Supreme Court ruling striking down the practice at private and public universities specifically exempted military academies”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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How Are Legal Department Professionals Spending Their Time?

Above The Law

Please share your thoughts and help us benchmark your team. The post How Are Legal Department Professionals Spending Their Time? appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court Turns Down Cases on Admissions, Gender Identity and Guns; Conservative justices voiced objections and concerns about the court’s failures to take up a series of cases on major social controversies”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court Turns Down Cases on Admissions, Gender Identity and Guns; Conservative justices voiced objections and concerns about the courts failures to take up a series of cases on major social controversies”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court turns away cases on hot-button topics; The justices announced Monday they would not take cases on affirmative action, guns and trans

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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HPM and Riparian to Co-Host Webinar on CMS Misclassification Penalties Rule

FDA Law Blog

On Wednesday, December 11, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HPM) and Riparian LLC will co-host a webinar on an important CMS rule imposing penalties for misclassification of drugs and other reporting errors under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. (See our post on this rule here.) The Webinar will explore the CMS rule and provide actionable recommendations for manufacturers on how to navigate the new requirements.

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Call for papers: Australasian Association of Private International Law inaugural conference, Brisbane, Australia, 16-17 April 2025

Conflict of Laws

The inaugural conference of the Australasian Association of Private International Law will be held from Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 April at the Ship Inn conference centre , Southbank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, sponsored by Griffith Law School. We are pleased to invite the submission of paper proposals for the conference, on any aspect of private international law, broadly understood.

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Jake Tapper and CNN Lose Major Motions in Defamation Case by Navy Veteran

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We previously discussed the defamation lawsuit brought by Navy veteran Zachary Young against CNN and anchor Jake Tapper. Young has been doing well in court and last week he won on additional major issues against CNN. In a pair of orders, the jury will be allowed to award punitive damages and his experts would be allowed to be heard by the jury on the merits of the case.

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This Wednesday! Supercharging Your Transactional Practice With GenAI [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Earn CLE credit when you join us for this webinar on December 11 at 1 p.m. EST, where we explore how GenAI can help transactional attorneys tackle common challenges in their day-to-day work. The post This Wednesday! Supercharging Your Transactional Practice With GenAI appeared first on Above the Law.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.