Attorney at Work
APRIL 16, 2024
Roy Ginsburg | Nonlawyer ownership of law firms provides a “new, fertile hunting ground” for private equity, but is it improving access to justice? The post The Latest in Law Firm Ownership appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
APRIL 16, 2024
Azerbaijan asked the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday to throw out the “racial discrimination” case started by Armenia in September 2021, where the latter accused Azerbaijan of discrimination and ethnic cleansing of Armenian people in violation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD).
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Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
Send us your submission by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, at 5:00 P.M. (Eastern time). The post Send In Those Submissions For Above The Law’s 15th Annual Law Revue Video Contest! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 16, 2024
The US Supreme Court Monday declined a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Black Lives Matter organizer DeRay Mckesson, effectively allowing him to be sued by a Louisiana police officer for negligence. The case at bar, DeRay Mckesson v. John Doe , centers around a protest that took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 9, 2016, after police officers fatally shot Alton Sterling while responding to an anonymous 911 call.
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Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
'Can we just go back and pretend we didn't commit the unauthorized practice of law?' The post Quinn Emanuel Proposes Using Time Travel To Avoid Sanctions Motion appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
Judge Divorces Wrong Couple And Refuses To Fix It: Mind your drop down menus ! A Who's Who Of Good Tidings!: Tell us about your cool graduation speakers ! Does Someone Have A Time Turner?: Quinn Emanuel isn't ruling out time travel. The Window Is Closing!: Send in your Law Revue submissions ! These Lego Structures Aren't Child's Play: Check out this lawyer-turned-artist's creations.
JURIST
APRIL 16, 2024
California officials filed suit against the city of Huntington Beach Monday after it passed Measure A , a voter identification law. The ballot measure would “authorize, but not require, the City to; verify the eligibility of Electors by voter identification…” and “monitor ballot drop boxes located within the City for compliance with all applicable laws.” California’s complaint iterates the fact that the constitutional right to vote already checks the threat of
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
In-house legal teams are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of ESG challenges, opportunities, and risks. The post 3 Steps For Completing An ESG Gap Assessment appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
APRIL 16, 2024
In what researchers say could represent an “alarming turning point,” the number of women holding executive corporate leadership roles is now declining, according to a study published in March by S&P Global Market Intelligence. After nearly 20 years of steady progress, the study found women lost seats across C-suite positions last year for the first time since 2005.
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?
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
You'd think he'd know a thing or two about putting a host at the door, yeah? The post Bet Gordon Ramsey Feels Like An Idiot Sandwich For Letting This Happen To His Pub appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 16, 2024
Share As securities cases go, Macquarie Infrastructure Corp. v. Moab Partners is a simple one. The case involves Rule 10b-5 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among other things, that rule creates a private cause of action whenever a company omits material facts in connection with a securities transaction, if that omission would render any “statements made” by the company misleading.
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
With no doubt, our federal appeals courts are populated with legal thinkers and writers of the highest caliber. As such, it is a treat to see their skills applied to an area of law that some of us grapple with daily. The post Designation Of Credibility appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
APRIL 16, 2024
Knowing how to properly write a detailed and comprehensive legal memorandum is a crucial skill for lawyers to have. Learn how to master the art with this article. The post How to write a legal memorandum appeared first on One Legal.
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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.
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
There was a dream that was home. The post Biglaw Firm Shunned Office Attendance Mandates… Now ‘Expecting’ Two Days A Week appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“US appeals court decision may deter M&A disclosure-only shareholder suits”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a decision that a two-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued Monday. The post “US appeals court decision may deter M&A disclosure-only shareholder suits” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
* Supreme Court authorizes Idaho's anti-trans care law with Justice Gorsuch writing that the decision might abuse the standard notion of the Court's shadow docket power, but all the justices who created those precedents are dead now and we have a supermajority so YOLO (you'd be shocked at how lightly paraphrased that is too). [ Law360 ] * Rudy tried to get his defamation verdict reversed.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Gets a Radical Makeover; The court’s most conservative justices prefer to let unconstitutional laws take effect while the legal process plays out”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion. The post “Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Gets a Radical Makeover; The court’s most conservative justices prefer to let unconstitutional laws take effect while the legal process plays out” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
AI-powered complaint summaries to help you spot new lawsuits, new challenges, and new business. The post Gain An Instant Understanding Of New Complaints With LexisNexis Snapshot appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Lawmakers seek disavowal of Supreme Court’s racist ‘Insular Cases’ that limited rights of people in U.S. territories; A series of early-1900s Supreme Court rulings included discriminatory language and helped ensure that people in U.S. territories would not have the same rights as other Americans”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report.
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. The post The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Is the Bell Tolling for Universal Injunctions?” Samuel Bray has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Is the Bell Tolling for Universal Injunctions?” appeared first on How Appealing.
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!
Above The Law
APRIL 16, 2024
Oopsie doesn't quite cover it. The post Lawyer Screw Up Leads To Couple’s Divorce. Judge Refuses To Fix It. appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Bootlegging-Adjacent”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Divided Argument” podcast via this link. The post “Bootlegging-Adjacent” appeared first on How Appealing.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 16, 2024
Share On Wednesday, April 17, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, April 17 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“10 Fascinating Facts About SCOTUS to Tide Us Over Until the Justices Wreck the Country in June”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “10 Fascinating Facts About SCOTUS to Tide Us Over Until the Justices Wreck the Country in June” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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