JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea’s public hearings concerning international obligations to mitigate marine pollution started Monday in Hamburg, Germany following a request from the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS). Prime Ministers Kausea Natano of Tuvalu and Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, representing COSIS, are set to give evidence in front of the Tribunal.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

On June 20, 2023, the Spanish Supreme Court handed down its final ruling in the case of Greenpeace v. Spain II , widely known as the trial for climate (“ el juicio por el clima ”). The decision, formally communicated to the parties on July 27, marks a pivotal moment in climate litigation. In this case, environmental and human rights organizations, including Greenpeace and Oxfam (“the plaintiffs”), had taken legal action against the Government of Spain, alleging inadequate action on climate chang

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The tag line on the website of Overture Law says, “Unlock hidden revenue in your practice.” But I think this actually undersells what Overture does. It is not so much that it helps you find revenue hidden in your practice, as that it helps you capture revenue you would never have had in the first place. Most solo and small firm lawyers are fully familiar with the dilemma Overture aims to resolve.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. This initiative launched in 2015 with a list of innovators and leaders in legal technology and with this year’s additions, that list now includes 141 talented and influential women leaders. Danielle Hall has served as the Executive Director for the Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program since December 2019.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Let's all watch a man have a full on meltdown over lumpy pillows. The post Mike Lindell Goes Absolutely Bonkers Over ‘Lumpy Pillows’ In Video Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Council of Europe released a joint statement Sunday condemning the recent elections in the Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. Over the course of one week, Russia held regional elections across several parts Ukraine, including four regions that it does not fully control – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. The elections resulted in an overwhelming majority for Russia’s ruling party, securing its position of power in the occupied land.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Southern strategy. The post Court Rejects Alabama Request To Pretty Please Let It Keep Using Racial Gerrymanders Forever appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Republican Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has been accused of undermining confidence in the justice system by evading the authority of the state’s top court…

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The law schools that are helping graduates fight for justice in America. The post The Best Law Schools For Public Service (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.

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OneLegal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this guide, learn what LEDES and UTBMS are, their significance in the legal industry, and the benefits they offer to both service providers and their clients. The post The guide to LEDES billing for law firms appeared first on One Legal.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The FDA said the updated messenger RNA vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna will protect against the omicron subvariants now prevalent in circulation. Left out of the FDA decision is Novavax, whose protein-based vaccine is still under regulatory review.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Can the Wisconsin Supreme Court overcome its fractured relations? Observers fear a point of no return.” Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. In related coverage, Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that “ Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to block Republican lawmakers from seeking to impeach Protasiewicz.” Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal reports that “ Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to block impeachmen

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Is Wichita’s disorderly conduct law unconstitutional? Kansas Supreme Court to decide.” Matthew Kelly of The Wichita Eagle has this report. The post “Is Wichita’s disorderly conduct law unconstitutional? Kansas Supreme Court to decide.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Some high academia weirdness going on here. The post Symposium Publishes Joshua Wright Column… Hidden In Its ‘Uncategorized’ Archives appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Auto week at D.C. Circuit raises ‘major questions’ for EPA”: Lesley Clark of Climatewire has this report. The post “Auto week at D.C. Circuit raises ‘major questions’ for EPA” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Most moments that go viral these days are nasty ones. We don't need our national discourse to become nastier than it already is. The post Perhaps Comedians Could Provide Viral Moments For Politicians In Debates? appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“What to know as Israel’s Supreme Court takes up the judicial overhaul”: Shira Rubin of The Washington Post has this report. Ohad Zwigenberg of The Associated Press reports that “ Protests against Israel’s judicial overhaul kick off at Supreme Court a day before crucial hearing.” Maayan Lubell reports that “ Protests grip Israel ahead of historic Supreme Court session.” And The Times of Israel reports that “ Security for justices said boosted ahead of hi

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The student has been banned from campus, and there is no threat at the law school at this time. The post Law School Went Remote For Finals Due To Student’s Possible Shooting Threats appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“The Supreme Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of the United States successfully conclude judicial exchange”: The Supreme Court of Canada today issued a news release that begins, “The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada concluded a productive two-day meeting with a delegation from the United States Supreme Court last week.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

There’s no way that chihuahua in your purse is safety trained. The post Texas Struggles To Find Out Who Really IS A Good Boy? appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Two Pieces to the Puzzle: Long Conference Petitions and Granted Cases for OT 2023.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empiical SCOTUS” blog. The post “Two Pieces to the Puzzle: Long Conference Petitions and Granted Cases for OT 2023.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

* Harvard Law School grads don't end up in the Boston market. Here's another shocker: Yale grads don't practice in New Haven, either. [ bloomberg ] * Paul Weiss keeps raiding Kirkland. [ Financial Times ] * Can you properly call someone holding an "office" of the United States an "officer" of the United States muses former Attorney General. The answer is yes, because that's how the English language works. [ WSJ ] * Joshua Wright's behavior was an "open secret" around the law school.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“The Easiest Way for Congress to Rein in the Supreme Court. At least a little bit.” Chris Kromphardt has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Easiest Way for Congress to Rein in the Supreme Court. At least a little bit.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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