JURIST
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A Northern Ireland court ruled Thursday that the sole British soldier facing charges in connection with the 1972 “Bloody Sunday” killings of Catholic protesters will be tried for murder. Ted Magill, a District Judge in Londonderry, decided that the case against the defendant “Soldier F” would proceed, as there was enough evidence to send him for trial.
LDA PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Eviction moratorium help for landlords: The landscape of landlord-tenant relationships has witnessed significant shifts, especially with the implementation of eviction moratoriums. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the challenges faced by landlords during eviction moratoriums and the essential legal assistance provided by LDA Pro Legal. Our focus will be on understanding eviction moratoriums, addressing issues like non-payment eviction notices, the availability of paralegals for hire,
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JURIST
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The presidents of Guyana and Venezuela came to a resolution Thursday agreeing not to use force against each other and to resolve the ongoing Essequibo border dispute according to international law, following a day of talks in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met face to face along with Brazillian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, St.
LawSites
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Federal, state and local court e-filing systems are a Tower of Babel-like mishmash of proprietary technologies and paywalls that inhibit public access to court documents. Now, the Free Law Project , a nonprofit devoted to making legal information publicly and freely available, has received a grant to design and prototype an open access and open source court e-filing system, aiming to disrupt the existing system by which e-filing and court management systems make money by selling access to court
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.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A federal report released in September found that there were 188 school shootings during the 2021-22 academic year, the highest in more than two decades. National Center for Education Statistics report authors noted that there were half that number of school shootings (93) during the previous year and that, after retail and other business settings, educational settings were the second most common location of active shooter incidents.
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L4SB
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act, (CTA) goes into effect on January 1st, 2024. It requires “beneficial owners” of “small businesses” (less than 500 employees) to report their personal information to the.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“A Pa. Supreme Court justice recused himself from Philly DA Larry Krasner’s impeachment case; Justice P. Kevin Brobson decided to withdraw after disclosing that a lawyer representing Krasner’s opponents had previously worked as the justice’s personal attorney and on his campaign”: Chris Palmer of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Of course Biglaw associates won't lose their jobs to generative AI -- at least not all of them. The post How Many Biglaw Associates Will Lose Their Jobs Because Of AI? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“January 6 Reaches the Supreme Court; Why Special Counsel Jack asked the justices to leap-frog the court of appeals and where we go from here”: Steve Vladeck has this post at the “Lawfare” blog. The post “January 6 Reaches the Supreme Court; Why Special Counsel Jack asked the justices to leap-frog the court of appeals and where we go from here” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Rudy makes a smart decision? Is it a full moon? The post Giuliani Shuts Up For First Time In Five Years, Will Not Testify At Defamation Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 14, 2023
“Is Compelled Decryption Heading to the Supreme Court? Unlocking phones may reach SCOTUS, but there’s a potential catch.” Orin S. Kerr has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Is Compelled Decryption Heading to the Supreme Court? Unlocking phones may reach SCOTUS, but there’s a potential catch.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Learning to integrate a time management system is a critical part of this journey. The post Managing Time As A Solo appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Get a clear understanding of key eFiling processes that must be considered as legal pros use electronic court filing for the LA Superior Court. The post 8 specific eFiling processes for Los Angeles Civil appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Out With The Old: More law schools will be accepting the JD-Next. Diverse Applications Are On The Rise: Nothing says "Ending Affirmative Action" like even more minorities applying ! Old Dog Learns New Trick: Giuliani is a good boy ! Florida Teachers Get In Trouble For Listening To Their Students: Not only a First Amendment violation, also dumb. Raises And Bonuses Aplenty!
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon declined to temporarily block an Illinois law that bans the purchase, sale, possession, and manufacture of assault-style weapons. In a brief unsigned order , without any explanation, the justices denied a request to intervene after two lower courts rejected requests to put the law on hold. There were no recorded dissents from Thursday’s order.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
With affirmative action a victim of the Supreme Court, law schools are looking for other options. The post More Law Schools Embrace A World Without The LSAT appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Three people were arrested in Denmark and one in the Netherlands on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack following a coordinated cross-border Danish-German police effort, Louise Breusch Rasmussen and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen report for Reuters. Danish police said raids were ongoing across the country and were carried out at an early stage of the investigation.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Just let kids be kids. The post Florida Really Wants Its Teachers To Have A Hard Time Doing Their Jobs appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Apple has anti-competitive agreements with Visa and Mastercard that give the tech company a cut of transaction fees while blocking other mobile-based payment systems from competing with the credit card companies' point-of-sale transaction payment networks, according to a proposed antitrust class action filed Thursday in Illinois federal court.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
* Big day of Supreme Court news as the justices consider curtailing the reach of obstruction charges in January 6 cases in a move that must delight Capitol riot cheerleader Ginni Thomas. [ Politico ] * Throw the mifepristone restrictions case on there too so they can overturn Chevron and declare food and drug safety unconstitutional for naked political reasons too. [ National Law Journal ] * And the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling driving law schools to abandon admissions tests entirel
Law 360
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A former Commonwealth Edison CEO and three lobbyists convicted of carrying out a legislative bribery scheme at Illinois' capitol argued Thursday that their trial judge should pause proceedings while the U.S. Supreme Court considers an issue that could "upend" prosecutors' case.
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.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Billable hours aren't everything, but they do matter. The post We’re Not Saying Associates Work Harder Than Partners, But… appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Brooke Lively | Steps in your client’s journey, it will reveal everyones production numbers, then it's easier to track performance and hit your law firms goals. The post To Stay on Target, Everybody in Your Law Firm Needs a Production Number appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Woop Woop! The post <em>SFFA v. Harvard</em> Not Enough To Deter Diverse Law School Applicants appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has resulted in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization Rule being put on hold. But why? A reasonable explanation to the layperson would be that everyone is tired of writing out “Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization Rule.” Tell the SEC to come back when it’s come up with a less cumbersome name.
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