Above The Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Much as a fine wine needs to breathe to achieve maximum delight for the assembled oenophiles waiting to partake, some cases achieve better outcomes when just left alone for a bit. The post Sometimes Inaction Is Better Than Action In Legal Matters appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 22, 2024
The German Bundestrat approved the Cannabis Act Friday to decriminalize limited personal cannabis consumption and cultivation, allowing the act to go into effect on April 1. The act was previously approved by the Bundestag in February. The act seeks to better regulate cannabis consumption and combat organized crime. The act requires a cultivation association to apply for a permit to engage in cannabis cultivation.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Most attorneys should probably be ruled by their calendars, with law practices running on deadlines. That’s especially true for litigation firms, which take direction from court rules and judges about when and how things get done. Of course, the problem with just taking a final deadline, and dropping that onto the calendar ( like: attend a hearing, send a document), is that you’re usually left just triaging everything , at the very last minute.
JURIST
MARCH 22, 2024
The last of the six members of the Mississippi law enforcement group known as the “Goon Squad,” Joshua Hartfield, was sentenced to just over ten years in prison on Thursday for his involvement in the January 2023 torturing of two Black men. All six officers were terminated and pleaded guilty to their involvement in the January 2023 torturing Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“The Supreme Court Is Playing a Dangerous Game”: Columnist Jamelle Bouie has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Supreme Court Is Playing a Dangerous Game” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Virgin Islands Bankruptcy Court Survives Challenge to Authority; Court doesn’t reach merits of Bankruptcy Court’s authority; Concurring judges urge court to consider issue in the future”: Peter Hayes of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a non-precedential decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued today.
JURIST
MARCH 22, 2024
Camoflauge-clad individuals opened fire on a crowded concert hall and shopping complex just outside of Moscow on Friday before setting the structure ablaze, according to local official statements and media reports. According to a number of social media reports, ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks. In early March, the US Embassy in Moscow warned its citizens to stay away from large gatherings due to the “immanent” threat of a terror attack.
HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“U.S. Chamber, critic of forum shopping, questioned for doing just that”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “U.S. Chamber, critic of forum shopping, questioned for doing just that” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 22, 2024
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced the arrest of Eric Tabaro Nshimiye on Thursday for an alleged scheme to cover up his involvement in the 1994 Rwanda genocide to obtain asylum and citizenship in the US. US authorities assert that Nshimiye participated in a “three-decade scheme to conceal his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.” Nshimiye allegedly participated in the killing of Tutsi men, women and children during the genocide.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Civil Rights Appeal Dismissed for Citing ‘Fabricated Cases’”: Peter Hayes of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today. The post “Civil Rights Appeal Dismissed for Citing ‘Fabricated Cases’” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 22, 2024
A three-judge panel on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected a challenge Thursday from tobacco companies that alleged a bill requiring graphic imagery on cigarette packaging and advertisements was a violation of the First Amendment of the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA) was enacted by Congress in 2009.
HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Illinois federal judges rescind diversity policies after conservatives complain”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “Illinois federal judges rescind diversity policies after conservatives complain” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 22, 2024
Canada announced Thursday it will decrease temporary immigration due to concerns over a resource shortage. Immigration Minister, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller stated in a press conference: Recently, Canada’s temporary resident volume has increased significantly, now reaching up to 6.2% of our population in 2023. Therefore, in our level planning we’ll be including a target in order to reach an adequate volume of temporary residents that we can welcome.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“In conclusion, this Court holds that [18 Pa.C.S.] Section 6321(g) does not require exposure of the nipple in order to meet the definition of nudity. Nudity is sufficiently established where any area below the top of the nipple is visible.” So ruled a unanimous Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in a decision issued yesterday. The post “In conclusion, this Court holds that [18 Pa.C.S.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 22, 2024
David Arato | The March 2024 Google Algorithm Update is particularly important for website owners in “Your Money or Your Life” industries like law. The post March 2024 Google Core Algorithm Update: FAQs for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Clerking For Judge Aileen Cannon: A Behind-The-Scenes Look; A tale of two clerkships: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Clerking For Judge Aileen Cannon: A Behind-The-Scenes Look; A tale of two clerkships: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 22, 2024
How long-form conversational queries and voice searches have revolutionized SEO strategies. The post Crafting Successful Pillar Pages For Legal Professionals appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Biden’s controversial judicial nominee twists in the wind”: Columnist Debra J. Saunders has this essay online at The Las Vegas Review-Journal. The post “Biden’s controversial judicial nominee twists in the wind” appeared first on How Appealing.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 22, 2024
Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. It has been more than a month (and two conferences) since the Supreme Court has relisted a case for the first time; I’ve been doing this column for more than a decade and I can’t remember another dry spell of that length.
HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Timeliness in Supreme Court Practice”: Dennis Crouch recently had this post at his “Patently-O” blog. The post “Timeliness in Supreme Court Practice” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Almost everyone in this firm's new partnership class has a newborn baby. The post This Biglaw Firm’s Baby Boom Among New Partners Is No Coincidence appeared first on Above the 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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Comstockery: How Government Censorship Gave Birth to the Law of Sexual and Reproductive Freedom, and May Again Threaten It.” Law professors Reva Siegel and Mary Ziegler have posted this article at SSRN. The post “Comstockery: How Government Censorship Gave Birth to the Law of Sexual and Reproductive Freedom, and May Again Threaten It.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
MARCH 22, 2024
Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's key developments by state — as well as on how the National Association of Realtors could shift broker fees, what the country's patchwork of climate action plans means for real estate, and why private equity is hot on data centers.
HowAppealing
MARCH 22, 2024
“Could the Supreme Court Blindside the FDA on the First Amendment?” James M. Beck has this post at his “Drug & Device Law” blog. The post “Could the Supreme Court Blindside the FDA on the First Amendment?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Join us in exploring the immediate benefits and future possibilities of generative AI for your organization. The post Generative AI For Legal Professionals: What To Know And What To Do Right Now appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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