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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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.
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.
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
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.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Supreme Court Justice Does Whatever He Felt Like Doing; Clarence Thomas provided no explanation for his absence from oral argument on Monday, which is somehow among his least offensive displays of contempt for the very concept of accountability”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “Supreme Court Justice Does Whatever He Felt Like Doing; Clarence Thomas provided no explanation for his absence from oral argument on Monday, which is somehow amon
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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Hundreds of Jan. 6 Prosecutions — Including Donald Trump’s — Are Suddenly in Peril at the Supreme Court”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. And online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay titled “ January 6 insurrectionists had a great day in the Supreme Court today; Most of the justices seem to want to make it harder to prosecute January 6 rioters.” The post “Hundreds of Jan. 6 Prosecutions — Including Donald Trump’s &
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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HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“Judge James C. Ho’s Remarks to the Midland County Bar Association”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy” reprinting the prepared text of those remarks. The post “Judge James C. Ho’s Remarks to the Midland County Bar Association” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2024
“The Sixth Circuit Tackles Forum Selection Clauses”: John F. Coyle has this post at the “Transnational Litigation Blog.” The post “The Sixth Circuit Tackles Forum Selection Clauses” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
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.
Law 360
APRIL 16, 2024
A Delaware vice chancellor has ordered a preliminary injunction hearing ahead of a contested board proxy vote for cell tower operator Crown Castle Inc., after the company's co-founder objected to Crown's unilateral addition of an extra, filled board seat in the midst of a proxy fight.
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.
JayS.Rothman&Associates
APRIL 16, 2024
Hair discrimination involves unfair treatment based on hairstyle or texture. This disproportionately affects people of African descent who wear natural or protective styles. This could include braids, locks, twists and afros. In response to this problem, California has taken legal steps to address and mitigate hair discrimination within the work environment.
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.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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