Attorney at Work
JULY 11, 2024
Streamline your time-entry process and you will stop losing money. Here's how. The post 5 Tips to Make Time Entry Less Painful for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
A Moscow court upheld the February sentence against Nobel Human Rights laureate Oleg Orlov on Thursday for criticizing the war in Ukraine and comparing the Russian justice system to Nazi Germany. Oleg Orlov is a Russian human rights activist and a co-chairman of the “Memorial” law enforcement center, recognized as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation.
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
The latest details of the Supreme Court justice's luxury trips keep getting more surreal. The post No Big Deal… Just Clarence Thomas Using GOP Donor Money To Visit Russians appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
President William Ruto, on Thursday, dismissed his cabinet and the Attorney General, save for the deputy president and the Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS). In a televised press release, the President directed that in the absence of these Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries would coordinate the ministries until the next cabinet is constituted. According to the president: I will immediately engage in extensive consultations across different sectors and political formations, with the aim of s
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.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
First Amendments. how do they work?!? The post Free Speech Galaxy Brain Elon Musk Promises Lawsuit Against Advertisers For Not Giving Him Their Money appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JULY 11, 2024
“‘The Justices Dropped This Bomb’: Three Legal Experts on a Shocking Supreme Court Term.” Law professors Kate Shaw , William Baude , and Stephen I. Vladeck participated in this Opinion Round Table discussion online at The New York Times.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Human rights organization Cristosal reported on Wednesday that 265 people passed away and 79,211 people were arrested in El Salvador amid the state of emergency that was declared on March 27, 2022. The state of emergency suspended certain constitutional freedoms in response to gang violence. According to Cristosal, detainees were “[f]orced into deplorable conditions”, where they were confined for long periods and were not given access to light, hygiene and food.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Law clerks are watching. They are increasingly empowered to use their voices and share their experiences. The post Sexual Harassment Rocks The Federal Judiciary Again. It’s Time For A Reckoning. appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal granted activist Tam Tak-chi leave to appeal his sedition convictions to the Court of Final Appeal under section 32(2) of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance on Wednesday. Section 32(2) states that leave to appeal will only be granted if the case involves an important point of law or leads to substantial injustice.
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.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group plan to divest care centers to an affiliate of VitalCaring Group. Several experts said this will likely clear the way for the companies’ merger. The post Will A Divestiture Save the UnitedHealth Group-Amedisys Deal? appeared first on MedCity News.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
Counsel for Carlos Watson on Thursday told a Brooklyn federal jury not to trust prosecutors' "shady" claims that the Ozy Media founder and CEO defrauded lenders and investors by falsely inflating the news and entertainment startup's bottom line.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
Just how big will this group lateral move get? Stay tuned to find out. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Recruits Team Of Lawyers Away From Competitor To Open Up New Office appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's broad reading of its authority under Section 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act in the R.R. Donnelley and SolarWinds actions has ramifications for companies dealing with cybersecurity breaches, but it remains to be seen whether the commission's use of the provision will withstand judicial scrutiny, say attorneys at Sullivan & Cromwell.
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
There's a real potential for a conflict of interest. The post Prosecutor Demoted After Sending Judge Nude Photos appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
A California federal magistrate judge overseeing discovery in multidistrict litigation over claims that social media is addictive denied TikTok's request Thursday for "full" forensic images of all personal devices bellwether plaintiffs used to access its platform, telling defense counsel that he's concerned about the "overbreadth" of the request and privacy issues.
JURIST
JULY 11, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that the Zimbabwe army commander’s support for the country’s ruling party threatens the integrity of the country’s future elections as well as the rights of voters participating in them. The rights group called on the Zimbabwe government to end the military’s involvement in partisan politics, urging authorities to implement reforms that ensure state security forces do not threaten future elections.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
Subsidiaries of Canadian cannabis company Halo Collective Inc. can't escape patent infringement claims by a Colorado-based firm specializing in developing techniques for extracting hemp oil, a California federal judge has ruled, rejecting a slew of motions seeking summary judgment.
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Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
He'd have gotten away with it too if not for his employer's due diligence! The post Faux Biglaw Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud, Gets Prison Time appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
Despite growing buzz, normalized nonlawyer ownership of law firms is a distant prospect, so the legal community should focus first on liberalizing state restrictions on attorney and firm purchases of practices, which would bolster succession planning and improve access to justice, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
From Competition To Colleagues: Foley & Lardner makes bold recruiting play. Justice Thomas Really Gets Around: Clarence took a break from the RV to go yachting in Russia. Far From Professional: Prosecutor demoted after getting caught sending former Judge Kindred nudes. Take It As A Learning Opportunity: Former prosecutor makes a lesson out of the YSL RICO case.
Law 360
JULY 11, 2024
A Maryland judge has dismissed Baltimore's suit seeking climate-change related damages from oil companies including Chevron, Exxon and BP, ruling that the city's claims stem from a global phenomenon and thus are "beyond the limits of Maryland state law.
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.
ABA Journal
JULY 11, 2024
The handiwork of lawyers who crafted a joint 73-page monthly status letter won’t appear on the federal docket after a magistrate judge noted last week…
CARET Legal
JULY 11, 2024
To overcome the administrative challenges of employment law cases, your firm must adopt a systematic, structured approach to case management. Managing employment law cases that span multiple years can be overwhelming. Many firms face common challenges when dealing with these complex, long-term cases , such as difficulty tracking deadlines, managing voluminous documentation, coordinating with multiple parties, and staying current with legislative changes.
Above The Law
JULY 11, 2024
The firm took immediate action after the allegations came to light. The post Major Biglaw Firm Fired Partner Over ‘Serious Misconduct’ appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 11, 2024
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has confirmed staff layoffs earlier this year after Above the Law published a leaked memo with the announcement.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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