Attorney at Work
AUGUST 12, 2024
Sharpening your social awareness skills will better equip you to forge meaningful connections, inspire trust and achieve favorable outcomes. The post Reading the Room: Mastering Social Awareness as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, said Monday that international humanitarian law (IHL) is “under strain” due to “noncompliance.” In a speech given to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Spoljaric raised concerns about “overly permissive interpretations” of IHL. She pointed to the violations of IHL occurring in war zones globally, including attacks on schools and hospitals, various obstacles to delivering humanitarian aid, and the
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LawSites
AUGUST 12, 2024
It’s not quite BattleBots, but competitors LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters both made significant announcements today involving the development of generative AI legal assistants within their products.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
The US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday sentenced California resident David Nicholas Dempsey to 20 years imprisonment for attacking police in the course of rioting at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. On September 9, 2021, Dempsey was indicted on 11 counts of crimes involving disruptive conduct in a restricted building, obstructing official proceedings and attacking police.
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.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 12, 2024
“JD Vance’s ‘Constitutional Crisis’ in the Making; Vance’s proposal to gut the federal workforce is likely unlawful and unworkable; But despite his bluster about defying the Supreme Court, that might not be necessary”: Ankush Khardori has this essay online at Politico Magazine.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 12, 2024
“State of the Uterus: Two Years After the End of Roe.” You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
A new Amnesty International report published on Monday revealed that gas flares in the Amazon pose an imminent threat to human rights. The report focuses on the Ecuadorian government’s failure to address the issue and stop activities such as flaring, which are harmful to the environment and the need to protect affected communities. The report, titled “The Amazon is burning, the future is burning!
HowAppealing
AUGUST 12, 2024
“Divorced couple’s fight over IVF-created embryos heads to Ohio Supreme Court”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has this report.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
The Court of Appeal of Malta on Monday rejected an extradition request from Romania for Prince Paul Philippe Al Romaniei due to a risk that he “would be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment due to the prison conditions.” In the judgment, Judge Edwina Grima, said that a variety of factors were taken into account, including the age, health and special status of Al-Romaniei, a member of the deposed Romanian royal family, who was recognized as an heir in 2012 after a long-running
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 12, 2024
Lawyers representing a child as guardians ad litem are absolutely immune for acts happening within their court-appointed duties, even for acts alleged to be “wrongful…
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) faces a series of complaints filed across nine European countries on Monday, accusing the company of illegal use of private data in violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). NGO None of Your Business (Noyb) lodged complaints in France , Belgium , Austria , Spain , and the Netherlands , among other countries, raising concerns over X’s data processing practices and transparency.
Law 360
AUGUST 12, 2024
An Illinois federal judge has thrown out a proposed class action alleging that BlueTriton Brands Inc. doesn't tell consumers that its Ice Mountain spring water contains microplastics, saying no reasonable consumer would believe "100% natural spring water" is a guarantee down to the molecular level.
JURIST
AUGUST 12, 2024
The Director-General of Security of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Mike Burgess disclosed that the organisation discovered numerous states interfering with Australia’s diaspora communities during an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Sunday. The interview follows the recent raise of the terror threat level in Australia from “possible” to “probable”, categorising Australia as having a 50 percent or greater chance
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Law 360
AUGUST 12, 2024
An Illinois federal judge on Monday partially dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Black recruiter claiming Morgan Stanley's "entrenched race discrimination" caused him to get lower commissions on minority workers hired at lower wages, but allowed him to amend his complaint to include more detailed allegations.
Above The Law
AUGUST 12, 2024
The in-house legal talent market seems to be cooling. The post For The First Time In A While, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer Pay Is Down appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 12, 2024
The U.K.'s competition regulator said Monday it is delving into whether Synopsys Inc.'s $35 billion acquisition of Ansys Inc. will hurt competition in the region.
Above The Law
AUGUST 12, 2024
ILTACON attendees and legal tech watchers: Here's a rundown of what's set for today in Nashville. The post Welcome To ILTACON 2024! A Day For Innovation, Insight, And Entertainment appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
AUGUST 12, 2024
UniCourt, a company that provides access to litigation data and analytics, today launched into beta a first-of-its-kind product that combines LLMs and APIs to allow its customers – which include law firms, insurers, legal tech companies, and others – to extract any data points they need from UniCourt’s collection of over 1 billion dockets and […]
Above The Law
AUGUST 12, 2024
Is this what's behind the recent departures at the firm? The post Skadden’s Partner Compensation Reportedly Falling Behind appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 12, 2024
Bond has been set at $75,000 for a Mississippi lawyer accused of smuggling cellphones and other contraband into a correctional facility.
Above The Law
AUGUST 12, 2024
You Know They Can See You Right? The post Lawyer Gets Caught On Camera Trying to Smuggle Goods To Inmate appeared first on Above the 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
AUGUST 12, 2024
The total number of lawyers joining Polsinelli from Holland & Knight is 47, including 35 lawyers who are establishing a Philadelphia office for their new…
Above The Law
AUGUST 12, 2024
New release promises results three times faster than the last version. The post Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel 2.0 appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
AUGUST 12, 2024
Aderant, a provider of business management software to larger law firms, today introduced a product designed to help law firms better allocate work among their associates. Called viAllocate, the product helps law firms maximize billable utilization, balance associate workloads, and improve operational efficiency and profitability, Aderant says.
Above The Law
AUGUST 12, 2024
Hey, you want to see a house of cards crumble? The post Woody Is Back In The Hot Seat & Credibility Is Rapidly Burning appeared first on Above the Law.
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
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