Attorney at Work
MAY 20, 2024
Data visualization is gaining traction as we grapple with terabytes of electronically stored information. The post Data Visualization Accelerates eDiscovery: Picture This appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo Bay detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including one for the killing of a US soldier in Afghanistan. Khadr waived his right to appeal in 2010 when he pleaded guilty to murder charges. Despite a subsequent ruling by the federal appeals court in Washington, DC which called into question whether Khadr could have been charged with the crimes in the first place, a divided three-judge
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iHire
MAY 20, 2024
How can employers recruit and retain Generation Z, and how can Gen Zers find the right jobs and grow their careers? This exclusive iHire research report helps both sides better understand and connect with one another to drive the future of work forward.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The US Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to a Maryland school district’s gender identity policy, which parents are alleging violates their rights. In John and Jane Parents v. Montgomery County Board of Education , three parents with children who attend Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) allege the school enacted policies that violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
Col. Rich Kniseley, who heads up the Space Force's Commercial Space Office, said right now he is ‘targeting mainly space domain awareness’ for the first CASR contracts. The post Space Force Expects First Space Reserve Contracts By Year End appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
A good outsourced partner can work alongside in-house accountants and stay on top of the moving target of healthcare accounting regulations, addressing tax risks and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The post Tax Challenges for Healthcare Accounting Teams Bring Opportunity for Innovation appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Amnesty International said Monday that a South Korea’s Constitutional Court hearing set for Tuesday regarding four landmark climate change cases could set a “human rights precedent” for climate litigation. The four cases were first heard in April by the court and involve approximately 200 people, 60 of whom are children. The plaintiffs are suing the South Korean government due to an alleged failure to adequately protect people against the harms of climate change, claiming the s
ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
A former Indiana judge who asked about a settlement while presiding over a hearing and then loaned the defendant $1,000 to resolve the matter has…
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The High Court in London ruled in favour of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange Monday, allowing him to appeal against his contentious extradition to the US for alleged espionage associated with the publication of US classified documents while he. He will remain in the UK for the time being. Outside the High Court, under uncharacteristically sunny British skies, hundreds of supporters of Julian Assange had gathered in anticipation of the ruling.
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ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
A former practice group assistant at Jenner & Block has filed a lawsuit contending that the law firm violated federal law when it fired her…
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
The barrister barista. The post Rudy Giuliani Accepted Service Like A Gentleman. Just Ask Him, He’ll Tell You. appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
The State Bar of California's board of trustees approved a plan last week to expunge discipline records automatically for attorneys who have not been disbarred.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
Sonja Ebron helps us understand how the term nonlawyer perpetuates an unnecessary exclusivity within the profession and how rethinking this terminology can lead to more inclusive, equitable legal practices. The post Justice Workers: Pioneering Inclusivity Beyond The ‘Nonlawyer’ Label In Law 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
MAY 20, 2024
Tunisian protesters gathered in the capital in support of President Kais Saied on Sunday amid an unprecedented nationwide strike and protest from lawyers following the violent arrest of lawyer Sonia Dahmani. Around a hundred protesters gathered in front of the Municipal Theatre of Tunis, a main point for protests, carrying banners condemning foreign interference in the country’s domestic affairs, the presence of migrants and affirming Tunisia’s independence and sovereignty.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
Exactly none of this had to happen. The post Entirely Preventable Cheating Scandal Rocking Law School appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 20, 2024
Top partners at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett are expected to earn more than $20 million this year after the law firm adjusted its compensation structure.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
I mean, would *you* want this guy associated with your favorite team? The post Phillies Fans Brutally Roast Samuel Alito appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
MAY 20, 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 Monday morning read: Must parents be told of child’s gender transition? Supreme Court rejects case (Maureen Groppe, USA Today) Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland ‘assault weapon’ ban (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) Supreme Court Turns Down Union Spat Involving SEIU Trusteeship (Robert Iafolla, Bloomberg Law) Upside-down flag at Justic
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
From The Tortured Lawyers Department, we now present, The Departure Memo. The post Biglaw Associate Writes Taylor Swift-Inspired ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Departure Memo appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Suspected attackers with knives injured three people Sunday during a roadshow by the National Conference (NC) party in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, according to local media. In the aftermath of the incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, senior NC leader Javed Ahmad Rana told ANI: The government claims that there is peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
Straight C student? Don't let that get in the way of graduating summa! The post Law School Botches Graduation, Just Starts Handing Out Honors At Random appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday named a caretaker president and outlined constitutionally mandated succession plans following Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. The helicopter carrying Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian crashed in foggy conditions in northeastern Iran on Sunday, according to official state media.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
She used the money to buy a number of new cars, and was only caught because she went on vacation. The post Ex-Payroll Manager Who Embezzled More Than $2.5M From Law Firm Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 20, 2024
The US agreed to withdraw American troops from Niger, the two countries said in a joint statement on Sunday. “The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of Niger have reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun,” the statement said. It continued, “It is therefore agreed that this disengagement will end no later than September 15, 2024.
Above The Law
MAY 20, 2024
He's no longer at partner at that law firm. The post Law Firm Partner Flames Out After Wild ‘Disturbing’ And ‘Misogynistic’ Email appeared first on Above the Law.
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