Attorney at Work
AUGUST 23, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career. The post 5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Lawyer — at Work and at Home appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Thursday, in a 5-4 decision, allowed the enforcement of an Arizona election law requiring prospective voters to provide “satisfactory evidence of citizenship” upon registering to vote. However, the court kept two lower court blocks on related laws that prevent those with unverified citizenship status from voting in presidential elections or voting early by mail.
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Attorney at Work
AUGUST 23, 2024
Take your practice to the next level with the addition of PracticeMaster practice management software. Fully integrated with Tabs3 Billing and Tabs3 Financials. The post Complete Practice Management Solution Now in Tabs3 Cloud appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Supreme Tribunal of Venezuela (TSJ) ratified Nicolás Maduro as President of Venezuela this Thursday amid a series of criticisms regarding its impartiality, thereby validating the results issued by the National Electoral Council (CNE), which declared him the winner of the presidential elections for the constitutional term 2025-2031. In a live hearing , nearly a month after the elections, the tribunal ruled on the validity of the disputed July 28 elections.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
GTFOH The post DC Judge Bars Missouri AG From Prosecuting Media Matters For Aggravated Making Elon Sad appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
From Biglaw to the bakery, watch how these former associates land their dream jobs in the kitchen. The post Former Skadden Associates Star In ‘Side Hustlers,’ Showcasing Their New Cookie Business, Brune Kitchen appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2024
Nepal’s National Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, according to local media sources. The amendment bill aims to address serious human rights violations committed during Nepal’s decade-long civil war that began in 1996. The legislation includes provisions for the establishment of commissions to investigate enforced disappearances and oversee truth and reconciliation efforts, and it outl
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
Bye, Felicia! The post Judge Reminds Kraken Lawyer That Getting Disqualified Really Does Mean You Have To Stop Filing Stuff appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Debbie Foster, the CEO of Affinity Consulting; Jennifer Sherman, the chief product and experience officer at Caret Legal; and Laura…
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.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
A handy primer to some of the top firms serving this unique market. The post The White Sandal Elite: The Go-To Law Firms For Silicon Valley appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2024
A South Korean prosecution investigation team dismissed anti-graft charges against first lady Kim Keon-hee on Wednesday, according to local media. Kim was previously investigated by South Korean prosecutors for accepting an approximately three million won ($2,255) luxury Dior handbag and other expensive gifts from Choi Jae-young, a Korean-American pastor, in 2022.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
The venerable law school has suffered a lot of negative press, but there is a solution! The post The ONE Weird Trick Yale Law School Can Use To Fix Itself appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Supreme Court partly grants GOP request to enforce Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship voting law (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) Divided Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to prevent some Arizonans from voting in presidential election (Josh Gerstein, Politico) Amy Coney Barrett Breaks With Supreme Court Over Granting Republicans’ Wish (Andrew
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Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
Former Skadden Associates Are Turning Up The Heat In The Kitchen: Read up on how the cookie crumbles ! Yale Law Has A Simple Path To Redemption: Still won't be easy. Show Me The Money!: Lawyers from this swing state are sending money to Kamala. Stop, Do Not Pass Go: Disqualified lawyer kept on filing motions. Signs Of A Prosecutor: Kamala still has her cross examination skills !
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Fifth Circuit on Friday struck down a U.S. Department of Labor rule on tipped wages, saying it goes against the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore arbitrary and capricious.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
Income partner headcount is up. The post What Biglaw Really Needs Is More Nonequity Partners appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2024
During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
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
AUGUST 23, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2024
Catch up on the past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including the residential real estate cases to watch in 2024's second half, proptech's recent funding lapse and long-term potential, and a new lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice against property management software company RealPage.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
From the protect-free-speech-for-real dept. The post Georgia’s Secretary Of State Slapped With Frivolous Lawsuits: The Case For A Federal Anti-SLAPP Law appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
AUGUST 23, 2024
By Csongor István Nagy, Professor of Law at the University of Galway, Ireland, and at the University of Szeged, Hungary, and research professor at the HUN-REN Center for Social Sciences, Hungary. The overwhelming majority of the international community condemned Russia’s war against Ukraine as a gross violation of international law and several countries introduced unilateral measures freezing Russian assets.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
The LMA shares insights on handling AI with outside vendors and leveraging firm culture for business development. The post Marketing Roundup: How To Help Lawyers Become Thought Leaders appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2024
A Florida federal judge on Friday suspended a deadline given to the Federal Trade Commission to respond to a lawsuit challenging a worker noncompete ban after the agency requested more time to discuss next steps following recent setbacks against the rule in Texas and the Sunshine State.
Above The Law
AUGUST 23, 2024
Swing state voters weigh in. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: The Unpopularity Of Pot Restrictions appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 23, 2024
Italian prosecutors said Saturday that they have opened a criminal investigation into the sinking of a superyacht that claimed the lives of seven people including a partner at Clifford Chance LLP and his client, British technology mogul Mike Lynch.
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