Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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Companies Going Above and Beyond Clawback Requirements

Intelligize Blog

When it comes to compensation clawbacks, many corporate executives are discovering their own employers have even stricter standards than required by the federal government. In an analysis of 2024 proxy filings , consulting firm FW Cook found that large companies tend to have provisions for recouping executive compensation that exceed the rules put in place by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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UN’s migration agency warns of multiple crises in Sudan

JURIST

The United Nations’ International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warned that famine and floods will add to the ongoing challenges in Sudan on Monday. Sudan already faces displacement and significant loss of life after more than a year of civil war. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) have reported famine conditions near Al Fashir in northern Darfur, where half a million displaced people are experiencing food shortage.

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Drafting Landlord And Tenant Eviction Notice: The LDA Pro Paralegal Process

LDA PRO

Eviction is a complex legal procedure that requires precision and adherence to specific legal frameworks. LDA Pro Paralegals are integral to this process, specializing in drafting accurate and legally compliant landlord and tenant eviction notices. Their role is multifaceted, encompassing a deep understanding of landlord-tenant laws, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with landlords and tenants.

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Human rights organisation urges Algeria government to repeal new amendments to the Penal Code

JURIST

Free speech organization Article 19 urged the government of Algeria to repeal recent amendments made to the Algerian Penal Code to align with international freedom of expression standards in a statement published on Monday. Article 19, a human rights organization committed to defending the freedom of expression and information, criticized the amendments , which introduced new speech offences and imposed harsher penalties for existing speech offences.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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.

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No One Likes Clarence Thomas, Or Really *Any* Of The Conservative Supreme Court Justices

Above The Law

which is very different than how people think of the liberal justices on the Supreme Court. The post No One Likes Clarence Thomas, Or Really *Any* Of The Conservative Supreme Court Justices appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Statewide Charter School Board rescinds contract with religious charter school, but with a caveat”

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“Statewide Charter School Board rescinds contract with religious charter school, but with a caveat”: Murray Evans of The Oklahoman has this report. And Nuria Martinez-Keel of Oklahoma Voice reports that “ Oklahoma board rescinds Catholic charter school founding contract; The Statewide Charter School Board agreed, after 4th time considering it, to carry out state Supreme Court order to reverse the contract.

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India Supreme Court puts stay on defamation proceeding against newspaper editorial director

JURIST

The Supreme Court of India (SC) on Monday put a stay on the criminal defamation proceeding against an Indian newspaper editorial director, Jaideep Bose, who took the case before the apex court after the Karnataka High Court refused to quash the proceedings against him. Jaideep Bose is the editorial director of Bennett Coleman and Company Limited, publisher of The Times of India.

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“Schumer’s presidential immunity fix will only make things worse; Jurisdiction-stripping is a terrible way to deal with even the worst excesses of this Supreme Court”

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“Schumer’s presidential immunity fix will only make things worse; Jurisdiction-stripping is a terrible way to deal with even the worst excesses of this Supreme Court”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Bangladesh Editors’ Council urges government to withdraw cases against journalists

JURIST

The Bangladesh Editors’ Council called for the government to withdraw cases against journalists under anti-free-press laws on Monday. Editors’ Council’s president Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of Bangladesh newspaper The Daily Star , hosted the discussion in the Daily Star offices. The statement was made after police and government reactions to student protests in Bangladesh triggered by the reinstatement of job quotas, which protesters believed to be biased towards ruling Awami

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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“J&J Gets Plaintiff Backing for $6.5 Billion Baby Powder Accord; More than 75% of group of cancer claimants back settlement; Deal for thousands of claims still faces other challenges”

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“J&J Gets Plaintiff Backing for $6.5 Billion Baby Powder Accord; More than 75% of group of cancer claimants back settlement; Deal for thousands of claims still faces other challenges”: Jef Feeley and Damian Garde of Bloomberg News have this report.

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Amnesty International urges immediate release of detained Angola TikToker

JURIST

Amnesty International urged Angola authorities to immediately release Angolan TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, on Tuesday. Amnesty International said Neth Nahara was arbitrarily detained and condemned Neth Nahara’s conviction of committing an outrage against the state, its symbols and bodies under article 333 of Angola’s penal code as absurd.

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“2 Supreme Court justices won’t hear challenge to judicial retention ballot measure”

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“2 Supreme Court justices won’t hear challenge to judicial retention ballot measure”: Jimmy Jenkins of The Arizona Republic has an article that begins, “Two Arizona State Supreme Court justices up for retention this year have recused themselves from a lawsuit challenging a legislative ballot referral that would end most judicial retention elections in Arizona.

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Taking Over: Women In Law Are Crushing It

Above The Law

Business development is still the best path forward to securing one’s future as a private practice lawyer. The post Taking Over: Women In Law Are Crushing It appeared first on Above the Law.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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“Use of Geofence Warrant Deemed Unconstitutional by Fifth Circuit; Fifth Circuit parts way with Fourth Circuit over geofencing; But for geofencing, defendants may have not have been caught”

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“Use of Geofence Warrant Deemed Unconstitutional by Fifth Circuit; Fifth Circuit parts way with Fourth Circuit over geofencing; But for geofencing, defendants may have not have been caught”: Holly Barker of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued last Friday.

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CFPB Gonna Check To See How Well Banks Know Their Zelle Customers

Above The Law

It’s pretty sure JPMorgan & co. have a bit more responsibility for all the fraud going on than the banks do, which is to say none. The post CFPB Gonna Check To See How Well Banks Know Their Zelle Customers appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Judge denies emergency relief in lawsuit challenging limits on public funds for religious schools; The plaintiffs in the case have already filed a notice that they intend to appeal the order issued Thursday”

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“Judge denies emergency relief in lawsuit challenging limits on public funds for religious schools; The plaintiffs in the case have already filed a notice that they intend to appeal the order issued Thursday”: Rachel Ohm of The Portland (Me.) Press Herald has this report. And David Sharp of The Associated Press reports that “ Judge says Maine can forbid discrimination by religious schools that take state tuition money.

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5th Circuit nixes ‘general, exploratory rummaging’ of location data to find suspects

ABA Journal

A federal appeals court's decision Friday on the constitutionality of geofence warrants has “case-of-the-year importance,” according to a law professor's blog post.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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“SC Supreme Court to take up Murdaugh’s appeal over clerk’s alleged jury tampering”

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“SC Supreme Court to take up Murdaugh’s appeal over clerk’s alleged jury tampering”: Ted Clifford of The State of Columbia, South Carolina has this report.

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This Lawyer Became An Olympic Marathoner In Just 4 Years

Above The Law

From Biglaw to the big games: Congratulations on the career change for this Olympic marathoner! The post This Lawyer Became An Olympic Marathoner In Just 4 Years appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law”

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“Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law”: Amanda Seitz of The Associated Press has this report.

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Playing Dungeons & Dragons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360

Playing Dungeons & Dragons – a tabletop role-playing game – helped pave the way for my legal career by providing me with foundational skills such as persuasion and team building, says Derrick Carman at Robins Kaplan.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.

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“When the Stars Don’t Align for Justices Kavanaugh and Roberts”

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“When the Stars Don’t Align for Justices Kavanaugh and Roberts”: Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog.

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Quantum Energy Sued For Docs In Del. After SEC Action

Law 360

A director of Quantum Energy Holdings LLC who joined the company after one of its directors was indicted has sued the firm in Delaware's Court of Chancery, seeking books and records and alleging the company's other directors have "repeatedly thwarted" his efforts to understand the business and its financial condition.

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Landlords can pursue takings suit stemming from COVID-19 eviction moratorium, Federal Circuit rules

ABA Journal

Landlords may pursue a lawsuit alleging that the federal government violated the Fifth Amendment’s takings clause when it imposed a moratorium on evictions, according to…

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Full 7th Circ. Asked To Review Tossing Of Protein Pouch Fight

Law 360

A Florida-based protein powder maker is asking the Seventh Circuit to reconsider its upholding of a Wisconsin federal court's decision to toss its claims over allegedly defective plastic zipper pouches on the grounds that they were filed too late.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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