JURIST
MAY 1, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Mali on Tuesday, providing emergency funds to address food insecurity in the central and northern regions of Mali. The agreement follows extensive discussions between IMF officials and Malian authorities in Washington DC, as well as a visit by IMF economists to Bamako, Mali’s capital, earlier this month.
Sterno
MAY 1, 2024
As we all know, litigation is expensive—and it can cost more than money. The strain on cash flow can limit your options, reduce the amount of new business you take on and—most importantly—impact strategy on your current cases.
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JURIST
MAY 1, 2024
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in five provinces through Executive Decree No. 250 , within the framework of the persistence of an internal armed conflict. This marks the second time Ecuador has faced a state of emergency this year amid escalating violence throughout the country. The official document has four Articles and aims to tackle the increase in hostilities and the need to execute tactical combat operations against organized armed groups.
LawSites
MAY 1, 2024
It has been a whirlwind year for the Open AI-backed, generative AI legal tech startup Harvey, which went from a $5 million seed round in November 2022 to a $21 million Series A in April 2023 to an $80 million Series B in December 2023 at a valuation of $715 million.
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.
JURIST
MAY 1, 2024
The Special Criminal Court (SCC) announced on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against former president of the Central African Republic (CAR), François Bozizé. The arrest was issued in February and alleges crimes against humanity, such as murder, enforced disappearances, torture and rape. The former president allegedly committed these crimes while acting as a superior civilian and military leader.
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ABA Journal
MAY 1, 2024
The Supreme Court heard the last oral arguments of the term on April 25, and now we wait for the decisions with the expectation of the usual flurry of rulings at the end of June. In thinking about the pending cases, a significant number involve the scope of government power and how to hold the government accountable.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“9th Circuit reprimands San Diego federal judge for misconduct in handcuffing of defendant’s teen daughter; U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez said he was trying to scare girl away from using drugs, but appeals court found he had no authority to order her restrained”: Alex Riggins of The San Diego Union-Tribune has this report. Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle reports that “ 9th Circuit reprimands California judge who handcuffed, berated crying 13-year-old girl.”
Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
We really should borrow from NASCAR and force judges to wear the companies that support them on their robes. The post Supreme Court Justices Aren’t The Only Ones Failing To Report Lavish Trips appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“Amy Coney Barrett is no handmaid to the Supreme Court’s conservative majority”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Amy Coney Barrett is no handmaid to the Supreme Court’s conservative majority” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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LawSites
MAY 1, 2024
A new award announced today is intended to recognize and celebrate the visionary contributions shaping the future of knowledge management and innovation in the legal profession. Called the LexPrize Innovation Award, it will be presented at the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal (KM&I) conference taking place in New York City in October.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“Jones Day Leads in Supreme Court Arguments With New Faces”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Jones Day Leads in Supreme Court Arguments With New Faces” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
Congress Karen strikes again! The post Elise Stefanik Demands To Speak To DOJ Manager About Special Counsel Jack Smith appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“Justice Stephen Breyer’s blunt message to Supreme Court conservatives: ‘Slow down’; The retired liberal justice spoke to ABC News Live Prime.” Devin Dwyer, Patty See, and Sarah Herndon of ABC News have this report. The post “Justice Stephen Breyer’s blunt message to Supreme Court conservatives: ‘Slow down’; The retired liberal justice spoke to ABC News Live Prime.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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ABA Journal
MAY 1, 2024
A district attorney for a county that includes Rochester, New York, issued a video apology Sunday night after she failed to pull over for a traffic stop and called an officer a name after she drove into her garage about a half-mile away.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“Johnson & Johnson to pay $6.5 billion to resolve nearly all talc ovarian cancer lawsuits in U.S.; The deal, pending approval by claimants, would allow J&J to resolve the lawsuits through a third bankruptcy filing of a subsidiary company”: Annika Kim Constantino of CNBC has this report. Today, Johnson & Johnson issued a news release titled “ Johnson & Johnson Announces Plan by its Subsidiary, LLT Management LLC, to Resolve All Current and Future Ovarian Cancer T
Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
Can't Make This Stuff Up: Attorney suing airliner finds a stray plane part near his house. May Is For Merging!: Welcome A&O Shearman to the competition ! Goodwin's Office Policy Actually Has Some Perks To It: Rather have honey than vinegar ! Is Everyone Taking Undisclosed Luxury Trips?: Federal judges get caught not reporting their luxury gifts.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“The Strange Career of Antisubordination”: Law professor Justin Driver has this article in the May 2024 issue of the University of Chicago Law Review. The post “The Strange Career of Antisubordination” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
The universe is a plaintiff's attorney. The post Attorney Suing Boeing Has A Wild Coincidence Wash Up On His Front Doorstep appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 1, 2024
“When judges get free trips to luxury resorts, disclosure is spotty”: Tom Dreisbach and Carrie Johnson had this audio segment on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition.” The post “When judges get free trips to luxury resorts, disclosure is spotty” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
After dozens of arrests on campus, now law school finals are being delayed because of the protests. The post Finals Postponed At Columbia Law Due To Ongoing Protests appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
MAY 1, 2024
Learn about the motion to quash for insufficient service of process and get a run-down of some of the most common flaws in process serving within California. The post Understanding the motion to dismiss for insufficient service of process appeared first on One Legal.
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.
Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
This is a great way for current and prospective law students to gauge their employment prospects. The post The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs At Top Biglaw Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 1, 2024
Thanks to my dog Birdie, I've learned that carving out an activity different from the practice of law — like daily outdoor walks that allow you to interact with new people — can contribute to professional success by boosting creativity and mental acuity, as well as expanding your social network, says Sarah Petrie at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
Above The Law
MAY 1, 2024
The newly merged Biglaw behemoth has named its leaders and is ready to roll. The post Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm A&O Shearman Officially Makes Its Debut appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MAY 1, 2024
Choose from this buffet of essential lawyer skills to plan your ascent to the heights of the legal profession. The post Essential Lawyer Skills for a Successful Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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