Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Wendy Merrill | Too many attorneys have suffered from some form of workplace trauma in their career. The post The Lateral Hire Dilemma: The Secret to Successfully Onboarding Talented Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism, Ben Saul, praised Cte d’Ivoire on Monday for its commitment to hosting over 63,000 asylum seekers fleeing terrorist violence from neighboring countries, as well as its significant investments in the northern region. In a press release following his visit, Saul commended the countrys proactive approach of combining security measures with long-term development efforts, fostering better connections between commu
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“Supreme Court Poised to Curb Scope of Environmental Reviews; Several justices indicated that a federal agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. And Justin Jouvenal and Maxine Joselow of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court seems likely to narrow environmental reviews for projects; An 88-mile rail line in Utah has become a proxy battle over fe
JURIST
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Environmental organization Greenpeace announced Tuesday that it reached a settlement with British oil and gas company Shell, which had sued the group over a protest. The legal dispute stemmed from an incident in 2023 when Greenpeace activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel to demonstrate against fossil fuel extraction and its environmental impact.
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LLRX
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In this essay, James Jordan and Joy Ruiz, second year law students at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, explore the growing influence of generative AI in politics, particularly focusing on deepfakes and their potential impact on elections. As AI technology becomes more advanced, it is increasingly used to create misleading content that can shape public perception.
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will issue one or more opinions from the current term this morning at 10 a.m. EST, followed by oral arguments in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado. Follow along for our live coverage. In Seven County, backers of a proposed train linking Utah oilfields to refineries on the Gulf Coast ask the justices to overturn a lower court decision blocking the project and narrow the scope of what environmental impacts the 1970 National Environmental Policy
JURIST
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Amnesty International on Monday called upon Chad authorities to “immediately release” the relatives of killed opposition party leader Yaya Dillo Djerou, who remain detained despite being acquitted. The statement urges Chadian authorities to release 10 detained relatives of the opposition Parti Socialiste sans Frontires (PSF) leader. The relatives were acquitted in July following a military assault on the PSF headquarters in February 2024, during which Djerou was killed.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Back in 2003, Michael Herz and I wrote an article calling for the creation of an online, word searchable database of environmental impact statements that had been prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its state equivalents. These EISs are written at great expense and contain massive amounts of observational data about air and water quality, species abundance, soil conditions, traffic levels, and much else.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
That's quite a bit above market. The post Top Firm Handing Out MILLION DOLLAR Bonuses To Some Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
LawSites
DECEMBER 10, 2024
SixFifty, a company that helps businesses automate employment law compliance and documentation, today announced the launch of SixFifty AI, an AI-powered research tool that builds on SixFifty’s database of employment law information to provide companies with plain-English answers to employment law questions.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Not an Onion headline. The post Alex Jones’s Lawyer Objects To Entering His Client’s Words Into The Record appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Amnesty International on Tuesday criticized Iran’s newly implemented mandatory veiling law, claiming that it intensifies the systemic subjugation of women and girls. The law enforces harsh penalties, including imprisonment, corporal punishment, and even the death penalty for individuals who violate obligatory hijab rules. The legislation was introduced during a time of heightened government repression following the “ Woman Life Freedom ” movement, which began two years ago afte
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This is not the Beavis and Butthead revival we asked for. The post Matt Gaetz Is Officially Fake News appeared first on Above the Law.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“A Court Called Out Clarence Thomas Gun Extremism. He Didnt Take It Well.” Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In a letter, Families USA and numerous other organizations called on Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of 2025. The post More Than 70 Organizations Urge Congress to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits appeared first on MedCity News.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“Jones Day adds 10 U.S. Supreme Court clerks from the October 2023 Term”: Jones Day issued this news release today.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A good read makes for a great gift! The post Check Out These Stanford Law Professors’ Recommended Reading Lists appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“The Skrmetti Opinion the SCOTUS Conservatives Seem to Want ‘Won’t Write”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Maybe they take their gardening VERY seriously. The post Former Biglaw Attorney Headed To Jail On Stalking Charges appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“Deep Dive #1: All the Presidents’ Judges.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Legalytics” Substack site.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The attorney talent wars could bring about some undesirable consequences. The post Your Biglaw Firm’s ‘Growth Mindset’ May Lead To A Spate Of ‘Failed Hires’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
CARET Legal
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Legal practice management software provides comprehensive tools to manage the broader operational and procedural aspects of arbitration seamlessly Arbitration has become a preferred method for resolving legal disputes outside of traditional litigation. However, as caseloads increase, managing arbitration processes manually can overwhelm law firms. Legal practice management software (LPMS) can relieve some of that burden by providing comprehensive tools to manage the broader operational and proce
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
These are the law firms clients rely on most. The post The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To GCs appeared first on Above the Law.
Rocket Matter
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In an industry of precision, trust, and consistency, law firms need to plan strategically to achieve sustainable growth. The legal landscape is changing fast, and law firms are under pressure to become more efficient, deliver better client service, and be more adaptable to stay competitive. Creating a law firm strategic plan makes it easier to set clear goals, streamline processes, and enhance client engagement to achieve success.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 10, 2024
We should all remain excited to see how things unfold as this piece of the industry moves forward. The post Timely Lessons From A Contingent Risk Insurance Conference appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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