Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
What’s the best way for law firms to showcase how their use of legal tech benefits clients in pitches and proposals? The post Winning Business With Legal Tech: Pitching Tips For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The US North Dakota District Court ruled Thursday that women have a constitutional right to pre-viability abortion under the constitutional interests in life, liberty, and happiness. South Central District Judge Bruce A. Romanick declared that the Amended Abortion Ban was unconstitutionally void for vagueness. This ruling invalidates the Amended Abortion Ban, one of the strictest abortion bans in the US, which only allowed abortions where a woman’s life or health is at serious risk; or in
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In many law firms – especially the small ones – managing attorneys are held hostage by their staffpersons. And, when the staffpersons are aware that that is the situation – thi ngs can quickly turn toxic. There are plenty of law firms, where staff are doing whatever they want, and dictating process and strategy to the attorneys they work for – because the lawyers believe they can’t let go of the staff, since they’re too important to the running of the law firm.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
US authorities on Friday announced new sanctions against RT amid sprawling accusations that the state-run media conglomerate has engaged in covert influence operations and election interference on a global scale. “RT moved beyond being simply a media outlet and has been an entity with cyber capabilities. It is also engaged in information operations, covert influence, and military procurement.
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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
“Serving, Filing, and Equitable Exceptions to Rule 4(a)(4); The Second Circuit reiterated its rule that a post-judgment motion must be timely filed — not merely served — to reset the appeal clock; The court added that Rule 4(a)(4) does not allow for equitable exceptions and addressed an order-designation issue, too”: Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog.
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EvidenceProf Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 703 provides that An expert may base an opinion on facts or data in the case that the expert has been made aware of or personally observed. If experts in the particular field would reasonably rely.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The Supreme Court of India on Friday granted bail to the country’s opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with multiple money laundering cases. Kejriwal has been in detention since March, following allegations related to a liquor policy scam. The court’s decision addressed two appeals concerning Kejriwal’s detention.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
“Congress asked to weigh impeaching ex-judge for alleged sexual misconduct; Such referrals by the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Courts are rare; This one comes amid calls for greater scrutiny of courthouse workplace misconduct”: Tobi Raji and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post have this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Hungary may seek to file a lawsuit against the European Union for border protection costs, Gergely Gulyás, Hungarian Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office, announced this Thursday. Gulyás claimed that Hungary spent the equivalent of 2 billion euros on Schengen border protection without recompense from the European Union. The minister said that Hungary was prepared to bring suit against the European Union if it did not reimburse Budapest for the cost of protecting the Schengen borders.
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
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
“The inside story of how Sandra Day O’Connor rebuffed pressure from Scalia and others to overturn Roe v. Wade”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
A judge in Missouri rejected on Thursday inmate Marcellus Williams’ attempt to overturn a murder conviction and death sentence using “new” DNA evidence. Circuit Judge Bruce F. Hilton stated in the rejection that “none of this evidence is ‘new’ as it was available at trial.” Williams’ legal team filed a motion to vacate his conviction and death sentence in January.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
From the thugs-gonna-thug dept The post Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The Groin appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Mexico’s Senate approved controversial judicial reforms on Wednesday despite protesters storming the chamber earlier in the session. The reform, pushed by President Andres Manuel López Obrador, obtained the two-thirds majority vote it needed to succeed in the Senate. It was approved with 86 votes in favour and 41 against after members opposing López Obrador, led by senator Miguel Ángel Yunes, decided to cast their vote in favour of the reform.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
A pair of studies look at artificial intelligence and online fraud. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
“US judge boycotting Columbia law clerks won’t recuse from protest case”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even without a senior partner breathing down your neck. Plus, your […] The post Finding Work-Life Balance as a Solo: Ethics Tips appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
After months of a relatively steady pace of law firm mergers and acquisitions, the trio of proposed BigLaw tie-ups announced in recent days will likely spur more firms towards entertaining similar deal talks, experts say. Here, Law360 offers a snapshot of the proposed deals.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Choose your law school wisely -- it may cost you A LOT. The post The 15 Most Expensive Law Schools (2023-2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Walgreens has agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle claims across three lawsuits that it violated the False Claims Act and state laws for billing government health programs for prescriptions it never dispensed, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Finding success in a world where everyone's trying to be the cool kid. The post Conquering Conferences: Less Awkward-School-Dance, More Savvy Networking appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 13, 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 Friday morning read: U.S. Naval Academy, affirmative action foe square off at Baltimore trial (Nate Raymond, Reuters) Affirmative Action Was Banned. What Happened Next Was Confusing. (Anemona Hartocollis & Stephanie Saul, The New York Times) The inside story of how Sandra Day O’Connor rebuffed pressure from Scalia and others to overturn Roe v.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Common sense regulation isn't a hard ask. The post Australia’s Anti-Misinformation Laws Target Twitter appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The International Social Service (ISS) is celebrating its 100 th anniversary and to mark this milestone it is organising several events in Geneva from 7 to 10 October 2024. In particular, it will be holding an International Conference entitled “Throughout time, across borders: Navigating child protection and restoring family links” on 9 October 2024 in a hybrid format.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Oh, Alina! The post Alina Habba Gets Her Own Hush Money Agreement appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Live today on the weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, we’ll get a briefing on the major upgrade to Vincent AI, the vLex AI assistant, from Robin Chesterman, global head of product, and Ed Walters, chief strategy officer, following yesterday’s announcement of major enhancements to the legal workflow assistant.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Takeaways from an ILTACON session, 'Women Who Lead: Advocating for Your Career at Any Stage.' The post The Power Of Self-Advocacy appeared first on Above the Law.
InHouseBlog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Legal luminary Sterling Miller strikes again - this time by releasing an article on cool tech for in-house counsel.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
HoLove is shrinking. The post Top Biglaw Firm Closing 3 Offices, Laying Off Attorneys And Staff appeared first on Above the Law.
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