Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
'The commitment that we have as water polo referees is so big, and then it's like I'm billing 2,000 hours-plus a year,' she said. The post Biglaw Paralegal Makes History At 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
The District of Columbia’s Court of Appeals rejected a First Amendment challenge to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which penalizes unauthorized access to copyrighted material and limits the scope of “fair use” exceptions. Filed by Judge Nina Pillard, the decision stated that while the First Amendment protects the right to read, it does not guarantee unrestricted access to all reading materials one might desire.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
He's attacking Court reform, despite wide support for the proposals. The post Bill Barr Is Big Mad Over A Supreme Court Ethics Code appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Police in the German region of Baden-Württemberg announced that they had shut down a public reading by far-right author Martin Sellner on Saturday, local media reported. The police said that Sellner had received a temporary ban from Neulingen, a municipality in the area. The prohibition was based on the Baden-Württemberg Police Act , which allows for an entry ban to the area if there is a reasonable belief that the concerned person will commit or contribute to the commission of a crime.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
It's a day that ends in 'y' so there's more news about Clarence Thomas taking luxury gifts and covering it up. The post Clarence Thomas Has Forgotten More Vacations Than You’ll Ever Know appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
Updated: A Florida foreclosure lawyer has said his name and his bar number were used in a court filing generated by artificial intelligence.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that the country’s threat level is being increased from “possible to probable ” at a press conference in Canberra with Mike Burgess, the Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. The officials cited an increase in extremist views in the country leading to a more than 50% chance of the planning of an onshore attack in the next 12 months.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
When Pixar’s Inside Out 2 hit theaters in June, audiences were once again invited to explore the inner workings of the human mind.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
The Council of the EU on Monday announced that existing sanctions will extend to 28 new individuals for participation in “ongoing internal repression and human rights violations in Belarus” These sanctions restrict listed individuals or entities from traveling to or within the EU and forbid EU citizens and companies from making funds available to these individuals or entities.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
LawSites
AUGUST 5, 2024
Within the span of five days recently in Chicago, I attended two somewhat different conferences, and at each, I found evidence that we are moving the ball forward on developing and implementing practical applications for generative AI in law. You may wonder why I even needed evidence.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
* In his new book, Neal Gorsuch explains that there are too many laws. Not on women's bodies or anything. but on the important people like presidents who encourage supporters to murder the vice president. [ The Guardian ] * Delaware asks Elon Musk for ANY case precedent to support his $56 billion pay package. Maybe AI can hallucinate him one. [ Law360 ] * Meanwhile, Elon is under investigation for violating personal information farming laws under the guise of a political action committee. [ Reut
LawSites
AUGUST 5, 2024
Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Learn about the tools that make it easy to build a competitive and trustworthy visual brand. The post Powerful Branding Strategies And Marketing Tips For Small Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
AUGUST 5, 2024
Prosecutors with the California National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force will help prosecute state cases originating in Alameda County, California, according to an announcement Friday by…
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Not surprising this Texas-based firm is tops in this catgory. The post Texas Firm At The Top Of This Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
AUGUST 5, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit’s new decision in Sanho v. Kaijet highlights the narrowness of the pre-filing grace period (safe harbor) provision under the America Invents Act (AIA) and serves as a reminder that there are a number of patents that would have been valid under the pre-AIA patent system may no longer be valid under the current law.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
What an unserious state. The post Lawyer Tries To Blow Up Statue At Chinese Embassy. Yes, He’s From Where You Think He Is. appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
UK law associations expressed concern Monday over the suggestion that 24-hour “night courts” should be established to deal with the mass riots throughout the UK, emphasizing that solicitors are already overworked and underpaid. The (CBA), Magistrates’ Association, and UK Law Society all expressed concern over the potential plan. In an open letter to the Ministry of Justice, the Chair of the Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA) Chair, Daniel Bonich, said: … Si
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bill Barr Hates Ethics: Even when it has bipartisan support ! Cursed With Luxury And Poor Memory: Turns out there are even more Thomas x Crow trips ! Clients Realize There Are Other Options: Am Law 200 and midsized firms are seeing an uptick in work. Where Do The Best Teach? : Check out this law professor ranking. Lawyer Tries To Blow Up Another Statue: Guess where he's from.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
The Association of Autonomous Austrian Women’s Shelters (AÖF) reported a record high in femicides in the country on Sunday. AÖF reports that every month, about three women are murdered in Austria. The majority of these murders involve a partner or family relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. The organization claims there have been 15 femicides and 26 cases of serious violence against women in 2024, as of August 2.
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
Don't look now, but clients seem increasingly at home with firms offering a lower price point. The post Litigation Growth Continues Flowing Away From Top Am Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Rioting and unrest continued Monday across the United Kingdom, with numerous towns and cities reeling from the ongoing violence. The disorder prompted Prime Minister Keir Starmer to condemn the riots as”far-right thuggery.” Several countries, including Australia, Nigeria , Malaysia and Kenya have issued warnings to their citizens in or travelling to the UK following the riots, with the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that there is an “increased risk of violence a
Above The Law
AUGUST 5, 2024
These are schools where students think their professors are the best at teaching the law. The post The Law Schools With The Best Professors (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
On Sunday, residents in the southern Albanian municipality of Himare voted to elect a new mayor after the previous mayor-elect was jailed on charges of election fraud in 2023. The previous election in May 2023 saw the “Together We Win” coalition’s nominee Fredi Beleri come out ahead of his rivals. However, the success was short-lived after Beleri was prevented from taking office by officials, and later convicted on charges of election corruption.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2024
“Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch warns of federal law overreach in new book”: CBS News has posted this video on YouTube.
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