Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Eligibility for special bonuses at the firm are based on billable hours. The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Announces Associate Bonuses — It’s A Match! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Several non-governmental organizations on Tuesday demanded access to Cuban prisons, calling for international support following the death of a man imprisoned for participating in the July 2021 anti-government demonstrations. Several NGOs including Justicia 11J and the Centro de Documentación de Prisiones Cubanas (Cuban Prison Documentation Centre), operated by Mexico-based non-profit civil society organization Iniciativa para la Investigación y la Incidencia (AC Research and Advocacy Initiative)
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Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Is ‘trusted advisor’ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are—and have always been—three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisors. It is a firm and widespread belief among attorneys that the one and only kind of client relationship […] The post Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role appeared first on Articles, Tips and T
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The UK Home Office announced Tuesday first-of-its-kind “Right to Know” measures for victims of stalkers. The new guidance allows the police to reveal the identity of online stalkers, along with other measures, to create more protection for victims. By extending “Right to Know” statutory guidance to online stalking crimes, the police can now disclose the identities of stalkers to victims of anonymous online stalking at the earliest possibility.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The AO seems not to understand that there is no greater power disparity in the legal profession than between a fresh-out-of-law-school clerk and a life-tenured federal judge. The post Federal Judiciary Misleadingly Conflates Low Number Of Sexual Harassment Complaints With Lack Of Misconduct appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2024
34 rights organizations on Wednesday called on the Egyptian government to immediately lift the travel bans and asset freezes imposed on three directors of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), an Egyptian human rights organization. The coalition of organizations denounced the restrictions imposed upon former Executive Director Gasser Abdel Razek, Administrative Director Mohamed Bashir, and former Criminal Justice Unit Director Karim Ennarah, stating that the restrictions were impos
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this morning in what could be one of the most significant cases of the term , a challenge to Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender teens. Twenty-four states have enacted similar laws in the past three years. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2024
December holds special significance for Ghana’s constitutional governance, as it is the month in which elections for parliamentary and presidential candidates take place. These elections occur every four years, coinciding with the end of the term for the elected president and the members of Parliament. Elections are mostly held on the seventh of December, but that process is preceded by a special voting.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The purported fact of an economic recovery depends on your perception. But pundits, being pundits, must have something to argue about, and one of the current flash points is whether a recovery of the legal economy is underway or whether were in for more of the same. If the optimists are correct, it will soon become easier for lawyers to get and keep jobs.
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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?
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“Supreme Court leans in favor of state laws that ban hormone treatments for trans teens”: David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this report. Jess Bravin and Laura Kusisto of The Wall Street Journal have an article headlined “ Some Supreme Court Justices Appear Willing to Let States Ban Transgender Care for Minors. One Is a Mystery.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Lawyers understand the high-stress loads of fellow lawyers. They are much more likely to get it and want to help in a confidential way. The post Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Australian government on Monday unveiled a proposed competition scheme to introduce new laws that would allow global technology companies to be fined up to $50 million AUD for anti-competitive behavior and obstructing consumer choice. The proposal seeks to impose broad obligations upon digital platforms through primary legislation in order to prohibit acts that involve anti-competitive self-preferencing, anti-competitive tying, impediments to consumer switching, restrictions on interoperabil
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 4, 2024
This post was written by Luana Matoso , a PhD candidate and research associate at Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg, Germany. Brazil has changed its law on international forum selection clauses. In June this year, a new statutory provision came into force, adding, unexpectedly, new requirements for their enforceability.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Need some extra cash with that lucrative job offer? Just sign on the dotted line! The post Biglaw Signing Bonuses May Be Back In Action Come 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.
Day on Torts
DECEMBER 4, 2024
On Wednesday, December 4, 2025, the Tennessee Supreme Court heard an oral argument about the ability of a plaintiff to discover surveillance films a defendant took. Here is how the Court described the background of the case: Plaintiffs/Appellants Teresa and Randy Locke filed a health care liability action alleging that Defendants/Appellees negligently performed a surgery on Ms.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Forget judicial activism. This is some serious judicial onanism. The post CA Judge Engages In Public Rage Wank Over Hunter Biden Pardon appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“Is Contraception Under Attack? You can now buy a pill over the counter, but a conservative backlash is promoting anti-contraceptive disinformation.” Margaret Talbot has this post online at The New Yorker.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Wild times ahead. The post Kash Patel Labels Members Of Perkins Coie Partnership As ‘Corrupt Actors Of The First Order’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“Brett Kavanaugh Is Using the Logic of Dobbs to Pursue a Dangerous New Agenda”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Yet another U.S.-based firm closes a door in the Chinese market. The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Is The Latest To Shutter An Office In China appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“In bankruptcy judge romance scandal, Texas law firm loses privilege fight”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Good news on a Wednesday! The post This Biglaw Firm Is Sharing The Wealth Before Its Upcoming Merger appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“Transgender Minors at the Supreme Court: The government says the Constitution doesn’t let states deny treatments.” This editorial appears in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Have you been struggling to get court documents lately? You're not alone. The post PACER Sucks More Than Usual… And We Know Exactly Who To Blame appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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