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Litigation Finance Firm Launches With Over $100 Million In Capital As Market Continues To Boom

Above The Law

New entry in the booming field of litigation finance. The post Litigation Finance Firm Launches With Over $100 Million In Capital As Market Continues To Boom appeared first on Above the Law.

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Amnesty International says gender apartheid must be regarded as crime under international law

JURIST

Amnesty International declared Monday that gender apartheid must be considered a crime under international law. The organization’s statement aimed to raise awareness of efforts to remove institutionalized domination and oppression on the grounds of gender. Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard emphasized not only international failure to recognize domination and oppression that weakens the rights of women, girls and sexual minorities but also the lack of response to these

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Every Lawyer In Texas Now Has Free Access to Smokeball’s Trust Accounting and Billing Software

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Every lawyer in Texas is now eligible for free access to trust accounting and billing software, thanks to an exclusive partnership announced today between the State Bar of Texas and the law practice management company Smokeball.

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Human rights groups join in statement calling Tunisia government to end crackdown on free speech

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A group of human rights organizations in a joint statement released on Tuesday called on the government of Tunisia to end its recent crackdown on free speech and free association and to uphold respect for human rights as attacks on journalists, lawyers and human rights groups have “significantly escalated” in the last month. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and MENA Rights Group are among the twelve organizations that are signatories to the statement.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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“Antiabortion Lawsuits Leaned on Discredited, Disputed Research; Peer-reviewed studies were later challenged, disavowed or retracted”

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“Antiabortion Lawsuits Leaned on Discredited, Disputed Research; Peer-reviewed studies were later challenged, disavowed or retracted”: Nidhi Subbaraman of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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“Colorado Supreme Court takes up Christian baker’s refusal to create gender-transition cake”

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“Colorado Supreme Court takes up Christian baker’s refusal to create gender-transition cake”: Valerie Richardson of The Washington Times has this report. And Mead Gruver of The Associated Press reports that “ Colorado justices consider a pink and blue cake’s meaning in a transgender discrimination case.

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Zimbabwe police arrest interim opposition party leader for holding unauthorized political gathering

JURIST

Zimbabwean police arrested the interim opposition party leader Jameson Timba and 70 other youths for disorderly conduct during a private meeting held over the weekend at Timba’s residence, according to their lawyer Agency Gumbo on Monday. “Timba and the youths were severely beaten and injured,” said Gumbo. In the statement, Gumbo added that Timba is presently detained at Avondale police station with 20 others and the remaining are held in Harare central police station.

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“Supreme Court’s Far Right Faces a Free-Speech Problem; A humdrum trademark case exposed the limitations of originalism — and a rift on the court over the First Amendment”

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“Supreme Court’s Far Right Faces a Free-Speech Problem; A humdrum trademark case exposed the limitations of originalism — and a rift on the court over the First Amendment”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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Kenya dispatch: police teargas protesters and arrest hundreds opposing government Finance Bill on Nairobi streets

JURIST

Aynsley Genga is JURIST’s senior Kenya correspondent. She files this from Nairobi. What is democracy? At its core, democracy embodies the will of the people. While definitions may vary, democracy is fundamentally a system of governance where the people’s voices are not only heard, but honored. In a true democracy, laws are crafted to serve the collective good, ensuring that the interests of the many prevail over those of a privileged few.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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“J&J’s Talc Litigation Saga Gets Attorney-Client Privilege Twist; Suit seeks to pierce privilege behind bankruptcy strategy; J&J is looking to resolve talc litigation via $11 billion deal”

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“J&J’s Talc Litigation Saga Gets Attorney-Client Privilege Twist; Suit seeks to pierce privilege behind bankruptcy strategy; J&J is looking to resolve talc litigation via $11 billion deal”: Brian Baxter of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Mexico mayor-elect assassinated amidst surge in political violence

JURIST

A mayor-elect was shot and killed on Monday in the southern Mexcian state of Guerrero, according to a statement by the State Prosecutor’s office. Salvador Villalva Flores, returning from a trip to Mexico City, was traveling on the highway on the bus when he was fatally shot in the town of San Pedro de las Playas. The local politician was elected 16 days prior to taking office in October in Copala, a town of about 4000 residents in the state of Sinaloa, two hours north of the crime scene.

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“Case testing the constitutionality of Colorado’s anti-discrimination law goes to state supreme court”

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“Case testing the constitutionality of Colorado’s anti-discrimination law goes to state supreme court”: Megan Verlee of Colorado Public Radio has a report that begins, “Lakewood baker Jack Phillips, who has long fought not to make cakes he says violate his Christian religious beliefs, will be in front of the Colorado Supreme court today.

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UN agencies report two shipwrecks causing 64 missing in Mediterranean Sea

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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported two shipwreck accidents that took place in the Mediterranean Sea on Monday, in a joint statement published with the International Organization for Migration and UNICEF. The UN agencies recorded 10 deaths in the first accident and 64 missing refugees at sea in the other. The first incident records 10 deaths and 51 survivors.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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“Wisconsin governor’s ‘400-year veto’ to be decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court”

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“Wisconsin governor’s ‘400-year veto’ to be decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court”: Mitchell Schmidt of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report.

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US appeals court grants rehearing to Ohio ballot initiative case

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The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Monday granted an en banc rehearing for a case about procedures for Ohio citizens proposing Ohio constitutional amendments through ballot initiatives. In order for an Ohio citizen: [t]o get a proposed constitutional amendment on the Ohio ballot, petitioners must submit their amendment, a summary of their amendment, and one thousand qualified supporting signatures to the Ohio Attorney General.

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How Steno’s DelayPay Helps New Law Firm Win $32 Million Verdict

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Shahrad Milanfar spent most of his career as a defense attorney, handling catastrophic personal injury cases in California. Looking for a new challenge after almost two decades in practice, he started Milanfar Law Firm, PC. in 2020 and transitioned to plaintiff’s work. Shortly after starting his firm, Milanfar took on yet another challenge with a plaintiff’s elder abuse case.

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EU calls on China to cease rampant human rights violations

JURIST

The EU expressed Monday concerns on numerous incidents of human rights violations in China, particularly in Xingjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong during the the 39th session of the Joint Human Rights Dialogue in Chongqing in China. The EU highlighted the “vulnerable situation” of people of religious, ethnic and linguistic minorities in China and cited reports concerning cases of unlawful detention, enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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“The Supreme Court’s role in our partisan polarization has been greatly exaggerated”

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“The Supreme Court’s role in our partisan polarization has been greatly exaggerated”: Columnist Jonah Goldberg has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times.

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Greece denies allegations of forcefully returning migrants with violence

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Greece denied accusations of forced returns of migrants made by the BBC at a press briefing on Monday. BBC alleged that the Greek coastguard’s brutality towards migrants resulted in the deaths of 43 migrants within three years from May 2020 to May 2023, in a report released on Monday. The BBC report analyzed 15 incidents occurring off Greece’s Aegean Sea islands within the three years, the most notable occurring in September 2022.

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“‘Hot-tubbing’ and more. New terms in Black’s Law Dictionary.”

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“‘Hot-tubbing’ and more. New terms in Black’s Law Dictionary.” Jenna Greene’s “Legal Action” from Reuters has this post.

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Now That Kevin Spacey Has Been Acquitted And Went Broke Doing It, Let The Guy Get Back To Work

Above The Law

Spacey's lawyers have proven quite adept at (eventually) swatting away civil and criminal cases alike. But those lawyers didn't work cheap. The post Now That Kevin Spacey Has Been Acquitted And Went Broke Doing It, Let The Guy Get Back To Work appeared first on Above the Law.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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“The Division of Oral Arguments in the Office of Solicitor General (OT 2001-OT 2023)”

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“The Division of Oral Arguments in the Office of Solicitor General (OT 2001-OT 2023)”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.

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Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging Signatures And Altering Time Stamps Discover Power Automate

Above The Law

And now Wells has discovered it, too. The post Wells Employees, So Adept At Forging Signatures And Altering Time Stamps Discover Power Automate appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Ohio attorney suspended over pooping in a Pringles can has license reinstated”

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“Ohio attorney suspended over pooping in a Pringles can has license reinstated”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has this report.

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Columbia Law Appoints Its First Black Dean

Above The Law

Columbia's first Black dean has a background in campus free speech issues. The post Columbia Law Appoints Its First Black Dean appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a