Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
This mix of viewpoints is our superpower, allowing us to address our diverse challenges and drive meaningful change. The post Fresh Perspectives From FutureLaw 2024: Actionable Insights For Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
The Chinese government is silencing discussion and commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, according to a statement released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Sunday. June 4 will mark 35 years since the Chinese military attacked civilian protestors in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1989, allegedly killing and wounding thousands. No official death toll has even been made available.
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Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
She alleges threatening behavior after her run-in with the Alitos. The post Samuel Alito’s Neighbor Speaks Out, And It Ain’t Pretty appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
The Islamabad High Court in Pakistan on Monday acquitted the State’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and ex-Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in the highly publicized Cipher Case. The two former leaders appealed to the High Court after a special court sentenced them to 10 years of imprisonment in January. The court’s Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb have accepted their appeal, much to the relief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI Party)
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Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
Perhaps budget cuts mean no one at the tax office speaks Spanish. The post IRS Not Bothering To Check Self-Reported List Of Potential Billionaire Tax Evaders appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
But the bigger problem is the Federalist Society. The post Retired Federal Judge Regrets All Those Harvard Law Hires appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear Delligatti v. United States and reassess the definition of a “crime of violence” under 18 U.S. Code § 924(c)(3). The court granted the case certiorari and added it to its docket for the 2024 to 2025 term. Under the statute, a “crime of violence” is defined as an offense that is a felony and “has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or that by
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
You can watch Brian Wallach in action in the amazing documentary, 'For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign,' on Amazon Prime. The post ‘Use Your Legal Training For Good’: Skadden Associate With ALS Encourages Lawyers To Help Others appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Monday that it added a number of British politicians and journalists to Russia’s list of people banned from entering Russia. The names and number of people subject to the new entry ban are unknown. According to Russia’s foreign ministry, the new entry bans are a response to hostility from the British.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
That's how you support your students! The post Law Professors Push Administration To Drop Charges Against Protesting Students appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
The Iranian foreign ministry summoned China’s ambassador to the country Sunday over statements made during a China-UAE bilateral meeting appearing to dispute Tehran’s sovereignty over three islands in the Strait of Hormuz claimed by the UAE. Mohammad Ali Bak, the assistant minister and director general of the Persian Gulf at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the outstanding relations between China and Iran and therefore called on China to respect Iran’s terr
ABA Journal
JUNE 3, 2024
A Texas judge has denied a bid for sanctions claiming that BigLaw partner Alex Spiro “brazenly” appeared at a deposition for Tesla CEO Elon Musk without pro hac vice permission and then acted in “an obnoxious manner.
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
You may want to pay your sketchy attorney in increments of $4,500. The post There Seems To Be A New Disbarment Baseline appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
JUNE 3, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 3, 2024
Share In a list of orders released on Monday morning , the Supreme Court added one new case to its argument docket for the 2024-25 term. With roughly one month remaining before the justices’ summer recess, during which they traditionally do not grant new petitions for review, the justices now have only 10 cases on their schedule for next term, well below their pace in prior terms.
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
That's a lot of people who need defending. The post Oregon’s Overworked Public Defense System Means Defendants Walk Free appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JUNE 3, 2024
Fox Rothschild no longer has a mandatory retirement age of 72.
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Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
This is the Biglaw firm's second group lateral hire for this practice area in 2024, with more likely to follow. The post Top Biglaw Firm Poaches 11 Partners From Competitor In Latest Group Lateral Move appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JUNE 3, 2024
For the ambitious entrepreneur, understanding the complexities of business naming and legal structure is crucial. A commonly asked question among small business owners and entrepreneurs is whether their Limited Liability.
Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2024
This lawyer won't be able to 'rip off' clients anymore while he's behind bars. The post Lawyer Receives Prison Time After Bilking Clients Out Of More Than $2M appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
A Lamia Appeals Justices’ Council in Greece sentenced the founder of Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn political party Nikos Michaloliakos to prison in overturning a decision to release him on parole, according to local news outlet Athens News Agency. Michaloliakos was previously sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison before he was released on parole.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 3, 2024
“Appeals judges halt Atlanta DEI grant fund for Black female-led businesses; Panel decision comes amid legal efforts to challenge diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the private sector”: Mirtha Donastorg of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has this report. Julian Mark and Taylor Telford of The Washington Post report that “ Appeals court blocks Fearless Fund from awarding grants to Black women; A panel of the 11th Circuit, reversing a lower court ruling, says the venture
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2024
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty filed a notice of dismissal of charges on Sunday against State Trooper Ryan Londregan amid the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II. The decision comes after defense attorneys presented several new pieces of evidence in recent weeks, challenging the state’s ability to prove that Londregan’s actions were not authorized as a use of force by a peace officer.
HowAppealing
JUNE 3, 2024
“Delaware Chief Justice Emphasizes Independence, Like His Father; Childhood conversations formed ideals of judges’ independence; Seitz was appointed as head of Delaware’s judiciary in 2019”: Jennifer Kay of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Delaware Chief Justice Emphasizes Independence, Like His Father; Childhood conversations formed ideals of judges’ independence; Seitz was appointed as head of Delaware’s judiciary in 2019” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
JUNE 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has received backing against a challenge of its new rule banning noncompete clauses, with a labor group, local lawmakers and others urging a Texas federal court not to prevent the rule from taking effect in September.
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