Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. The post In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
In a monumental decision, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands are set to initiate legal proceedings against the Taliban at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over allegations of gender discrimination and apartheid , the Guardian Newspaper reported Wednesday from the UN. This would mark the first instance where the ICJ, located in The Hague, will witness a country brought to trial by others specifically on the grounds of gender discrimination.
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Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism. The post How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Missouri carried out the execution on Tuesday of a man whose capital conviction had been marred by controversy over insufficient evidence, compromised witness testimony, and racial discrimination. In a statement , the Innocence Project, an advocacy group devoted to exonerating wrongfully convicted death row inmates, wrote of Williams’ passing.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Lawyer work-life balance: Why Lawyers Really Struggle. Link Christin recently posted a fine article titled “Shoot for a Realistic Work-Life Balance.” While he does a nice job presenting practical steps you can take right now, as many firms shift away from unhealthy work models, I want to examine the root causes of these harmful models and […] The post Why Lawyers Really Struggle for Work-Life Balance appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Because size matters in the legal profession. Which are the planet's largest law firms? The post The 200 Largest Law Firms On Earth (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
France’s newly appointed interior minister Bruno Retailleau signalled a rightward shift on Monday for interior policy at his first public speech in office. Addressing police Unions at the ‘ Cour de l’Hôtel de Beauvau’ , he vowed to end “illegal” migration and “restore order” in the country. Concerning immigration, the senior Republican (Les Républicains) called for a much tougher policy, proposing to regularize as few as possible and deport as many as po
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The firm is already HUGE, but plans are in the works to make its army of attorneys even larger. The post Largest Law Firm On Earth Plans To Open 100 More Offices By 2026 appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Jill Barton spent the first decade of her career working as a journalist, with the Associated Press Stylebook always at hand to determine word usage…
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Eswatini’s main opposition leader President Mlungisi Makhanya was poisoned in an attempted assassination, according to his party, the People’s United Democratic Movement ( PUDEMO ) on Wednesday. This accusation drew attention to the southern African nation, which is one of the last absolute monarchy still in existence and where the government has been working for years to suppress pro-democracy protests.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The IRS is likely to treat the ball as a 'collectible,' meaning that it will be taxed at a flat 28% rate. The post The Fan Who Caught Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 Home Run Ball May Be Unable To Dodge A Significant Income-Tax Bill appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Members of Russia’s State Duma, the country’s legislative authority consisting of 450 members, adopted a bill Wednesday which will ban the adoption of children from the Russian Federation by citizens in countries where gender reassignment is permitted, emphasizing the need to uphold “traditional values.” The bill was approved by an absolute majority of the State Duma members in the first reading, and will now become law.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Guess they do pay after all. The post Chatbot Law Site DoNotPay Settles With FTC 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?
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law suspended tenured law professor Amy Wax on Tuesday for “flagrant unprofessional conduct.” The school’s board recommended several sanctions including a one-year suspension, half pay and requiring Wax to disclaim any public statement as her own and not the view of the University. Students and staff accused Wax of making “derogatory generalizations about groups by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and immigration
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
And you should hear what they're charging for junior associates. The post Want An Elite Senior Partner On Your Case? Be Ready To Pay $3000 An Hour. appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 608(b) states the following: (b) Specific Instances of Conduct. Except for a criminal conviction under Rule 609, extrinsic evidence is not admissible to prove specific instances of a witness’s conduct in order to attack or support.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Why do professors think everyone has to personally experience the facts to understand the law? The post Debbie Does The Dormant Commerce Clause appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School will be suspended with half pay and full benefits for the 2025-2026 academic year because…
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
We hope the dethroned crypto king really liked ‘90s rap. The post Sam Bankman-Fried Has A New Roomie appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The “publish or perish” paradigm is increasingly antithetical to the process of scientists making important discoveries, both big and small, and then typically publishing their findings in scientific journals for others to read. This sharing of knowledge helps to advance science: it can, in turn, lead to more important discoveries. But published research papers can be retracted if there is an issue with their accuracy or integrity.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
* Sam Bankman-Fried and Diddy apparently share a common space. It's like an old episode of Real World except with more crime. [ People ] * Meanwhile, Caroline Ellison gets two real years for fake money scam. [ Reuters ] * SEC lawyer informs defense bar that the regulator is just going to drag them into expensive and time-consuming real court post- Jarkesy.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Building and Land Development Association (BILD) identified a widening gap between the demand for homes within the Greater Toronto Area and housing starts, with a drop from 2428 housing start applications in 2021 to 1225 in 2024, in its report issued on Monday. The report reviewed the number of build applications and housing starts in municipalities across the country to assess the degree of home building, and relevant causes for their approval or delay.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
NetDocuments provides a cloud-native, matter-centric DMS that delivers a single system of record for securing, organizing, automating, and collaborating on documents related to matters in workspaces. The post NetDocuments Adds To Areas Where Legal Professionals Do Their Best Work appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday highlighting significant gaps in the comprehensive care framework for individuals with disabilities in Uruguay. According to the HRW report, while Uruguay is a leader in the Americas in integrating personal assistance for people with disabilities into its national care system, significant gaps remain in the provision of adequate services.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Pretty payday for those at the top of the in-house pecking order. The post General Counsel Compensation Has Taken A Dramatic Turn Over The Last 5 Years appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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