Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

One lawyer shares how she grew her practice. The post Figuring Out If Family Law Is For You appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed a civil suit on Monday challenging New York City’s rifle permit law. The case concerned New York City resident Joseph Srour, who was denied permits to possess rifles and shotguns in his home by the New York Police Department (NYPD) in 2019, due to “poor moral judgment.” At the beginning of 2022, Srour sued the city and the NYPD Police Commissioner claiming that N.Y.C Admin.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist Posts. A WIRED investigation reveals that one of two lawyers known to have worked for or with Lawfair, a firm working on a case that could affect minors’ access to gender-affirming care, has ties to accounts with long histories of posting white supremacist content.” David Gilbert of Wired has this report.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The German Ministry of Interior announced its plans on Monday to introduce border controls with France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark for six months starting September 16th to curb irregular migration and strengthen internal security. While the terms of the Schengen Area Agreement broadly eliminated border controls between EU states, the Schengen Border Code allows EU countries to temporarily reintroduce internal border controls “in the event of a serious threat to pu

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

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Conservative activist launches $1bn crusade to ‘crush’ liberal America; Leonard Leo was architect of effort to secure conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court”: Alex Rogers of Financial Times has this report.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Justice Alito’s Stock Portfolio Stands Apart on US Supreme Court; Stock holdings are allowed, but force numerous case recusals; Alito is the only justice with a stake in dozens of companies”: Emily Birnbaum of Bloomberg News has this report.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

International human rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced in a news release on Tuesday that Iran has arrested the family members of dozens of protesters who have been imprisoned or killed during the 2022 anti-government protests that took place in the state. The group documented numerous instances of threats, harassment, and arrests on false charges, based on interviews conducted by various human rights organizations.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Opioid plaintiffs’ committee urges US appeals court to toss fee bid by shut-out law firms”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The South Korean Truth Commission announced further findings this Monday on the human rights violations in the country’s adult homeless detention facilities, including the Seoul Metropolitan Rehabilitation Center in the 1980s. During the 86th Committee on September 6, the Second Truth and Reconciliation Commission undertook a full-scale investigation into the experiences of 13 applicants who had been admitted to four homeless facilities: Chungnam Cheonseongwon (Seongjiwon, Yangjiwon), Daeg

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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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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Citadel chief wouldn’t mind drowning this CAT himself, if that’s what it takes. The post Ken Griffin Not Interested In Paying To Let The SEC Keep An Eye On Ken Griffin appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report on Monday detailing the influx of foreign-made weapons to the warring parties in Sudan. The report, titled “Fanning the Flames,” is based on a comprehensive analysis of photographs, videos, and satellite imagery, identifying the use of foreign-made weapons, such as armed drones, rocket launchers, and anti-tank missiles, which have been used on apparently illegal attacks on civilians.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For Suicide Prevention Month, learn the two-ask rule and resolve to never mind your own business if you see the signs. The post Suicide Prevention In The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine for allegedly violating the civil rights of children with behavioral health disabilities. The complaint alleged that Maine had failed to provide appropriate community-based services to the families of children with such disabilities, providing them “no meaningful choice” other than to place their children in institutions.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Minority enrollment holds steady at top U.S. law schools, early data indicates”: Karen Sloan of Reuters has this report.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Your take probably depends on how much debt you're in after law school. The post Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag? appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Tuesday morning read: Elena Kagan keeps pressing for ethics code enforcement at Supreme Court (Josh Gerstein, Politico) Justice Alito’s Stock Portfolio Stands Apart on US Supreme Court (Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg) US Supreme Court’s Kagan says emergency docket does not lead to court’s best work (Jonathan Stempel, Reuters) California urges Supreme

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

These Two Make One Hell Of A Firm! : Womble Bond and Lewis Roca announce merger. He’s Gonna Fight ‘Em Off : The White Stripes take themselves off Trump’s campaign playlist. Weekends Are For Resting : Bryan Cave partner says weekend emails can wait for Monday. Real Talk : Brian Cuban talks about suicide prevention in the field. Learn the two-ask rule !

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general urged Congress on Tuesday to introduce warning labels on social media platforms in a bid to tackle risks posed to young people's mental health.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Never forget: the microphone is always hot! The post Former Judge Gets Caught Mocking Lawyer On Livestream appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Bonnie Keen The legal profession has some of the most overwhelming workloads. It can be easy to get caught up in overscheduling and becoming stressed before the end of the day. Often, the amount of time tasks will take is underestimated, which leaves employees playing catch up or lawyers having to stay late at […] The post Work-Life Balance and Wellness first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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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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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday brought a new insider trading case tied to the theft of confidential merger information from a Covington & Burling LLP lawyer, suing the cousin of a former FBI trainee who was sentenced to prison for filching the Merck & Co. deal info at the heart of the case and then tipping off others.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Law firm merger interest is at an 'all-time high' -- and it really shows. The post Two More Biglaw Firms Announce Their Intent To Combine In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Southwest Airlines detailed plans Tuesday to overhaul its board of directors but stood by its chief executive, as the company faces pressure from Elliott Investment Management LP to make leadership changes.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

* Justice Kagan points out that issuing opaque, from the hip, ideologically motivated opinions results in terrible work. [ Reuters ] * Womble Bond merging with Lewis Roca. [ WBD ] * SPLC Union approve no confidence motion aimed at the law center's leadership. [ Alabama Reflector ] * In an entirely predictable turn of events, attorney working on anti-Trans rights Supreme Court case tied to racist social media posts. [ WIRED ] * Um. we're pretty cynical around here but more people should like law

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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

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