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
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.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Several EU countries called on Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) on Sunday to demand the release of the official voting records, after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in recent elections despite conflicting election data published by the opposition. In a joint declaration on Sunday, the heads of government of Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal expressed their concerns over the previous week’s elections in Venezuela.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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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.
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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.
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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 5, 2024
“Colorado Supreme Court’s new chief justice reflects on ‘rough waters’ for judiciary as she takes helm; Monica Márquez succeeds Justice Brian Boatright in rotating three-year chief justice position”: Shelly Bradbury of The Denver Post has this interview.
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
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“The Law as Justice Gorsuch Sees It: In an interview with The Atlantic , Neil Gorsuch discusses his dream of a legal system that falls closer to the ‘golden mean’ — not too much law, but not too little either.” Rebecca J. Rosen has this interview online at The Atlantic.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Armed attackers injured at least 10 Guarani and Kaiowá Indigenous peoples reclaiming their land in Lagoa Rica, Brazil on Saturday. The attackers were mobilized by misinformation on social media characterizing the legal reclamation of Guarani and Kaiowá land as an “invasion” beyond the land that was allocated for reclamation. The attackers are alleged to have shot at the Indigenous people, burned down their camp and prevented the fire department from accessing the site.
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“The Constitution and Your Cellphone Bill: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals tosses a ‘universal service’ tax delegated by Congress to the FCC.” The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.
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.
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“Thomas Girardi’s Legal Drama Approaches Its Hollywood Ending; Class action lawyer facing fraud charges goes on trial; Girardi accused of stealing millions from his clients”: Isaiah Poritz and Maia Spoto of Bloomberg Law have this report. And David Thomas of Reuters reports that “ Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi to face jury in client embezzlement case.
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
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“Yes, New Jersey Can Ban the AR-15. Here’s Why. Lower court judges may think their hands have been tied by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Bruen. But they’ve been wrong before.” Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
JURIST
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following weeks of deadly nationwide protests calling for quota reform, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced in an address to the nation on Monday. The news comes as Sheikh Hasina fled the country and took refuge in India after protestors called for her resignation, storming her residential home in Dhaka.
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“Texas Border Fight Floats an Odd Legal Argument; The clash over a river barrier at Eagle Pass came to the Fifth Circuit, which failed to refute the Lone Star state’s most alarming claims”: Law professor Stephen L. Carter has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
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
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Liberal Justice; During her short time on the Supreme Court, Jackson has articulated a skepticism toward judicial power that feels particularly urgent in a post-Roe world”: Elie Mystal has this article in the August 2024 issue of The Nation.
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.
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.
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“Landry, attorney general defend Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law, ask judge to dismiss lawsuit”: Meghan Friedmann and Elyse Carmosino of The Times-Picayune of New Orleans have this report.
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.
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AUGUST 5, 2024
“Justice Thomas Failed to Reveal More Private Flights, Senator Says; Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the wealthy conservative donor Harlan Crow’s lawyer after records showed undisclosed flights between Hawaii and New Zealand with the Supreme Court justice in 2010”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report.
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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