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MARCH 25, 2024
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The Estrin Report
MARCH 25, 2024
By Chere B. Estrin I had lunch last week with a friend who is the Director of Administration at a top, major law firm. The firm had been seeking a litigation paralegal for months. When I first received their search, the hiring requirements included 5-10 years of litigation paralegal experience, actual trial experience, ability to handle legal research, drafting and a whole host of other higher-level assignments.
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JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
The French government announced Sunday that the national security alert system, Vigipirate, would be elevated to its highest level in response to the recent terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow that killed more than 130 people. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal made an announcement on X (formerly Twitter) following a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and senior security and defense officials.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
With AI hype outrunning reality, DoD AI chief Craig Martell told lawmakers his office is ‘building what we're calling a maturity model’ to assess what generative AI really can and cannot do. The post ‘Useful’ Or ‘Dangerous’: Pentagon ‘Maturity Model’ For Generative AI Coming In June appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors into law on Monday. The law bans social media accounts for children under the age of 14 and requires parental permission for accounts for children between the ages of 14 and 15. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, and is expected to face numerous legal challenges.
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JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
The Singaporean Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) announced Monday that former Minister for Transport S. Iswaran was charged with eight additional counts of obtaining, as a public servant, valuable things with a total value of S$18,956.94 (around US $14,094) for no consideration during his incumbency. The additional charges concern Iswaran receiving items from Lum Kok Seng , managing director of a construction firm involved in various Singaporean government projects.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Supreme Court Struggles With Tribal Health Care Funding Case; Federal law encourages tribes to run health care services; Justices consider who is responsible for overhead costs”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Tribal health care funding fight splits Supreme Court; Some justices expressed concern that giving tribes more money for health care would result in a big bill for the governm
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Law students and law graduates in Nepal are reporting for JURIST on events in that country impacting its legal system. Smriti Pantha is a graduate of the Kathmandu University School of Law. She files this from Kathmandu. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) issued a press statement on February 26 that revealed the annual central contracts for players on both the men’s and women’s national cricket teams for 2024.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Second Circuit finds Constellation hard seltzer does not violate Modelo trademark deal; Modelo’s trademark agreement with Constellation Brands was ambiguous as to what ‘beer’ meant, a Second Circuit panel agreed”: Nika Schoonoverof Courthouse News Service has this report on a non-precedential decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today.
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.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Ecuador’s youngest mayor, Brigitte Garcia, and her director of communications, Jairo Loor, were found shot dead in a car in San Vicente Canton early on Sunday, Ecuadorian police reported to local media outlets. Garcia, who was initially reported missing on Saturday, was found by local authorities after they used the GPS installed in Garcia’s rental car to track her exact location.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Georgia-Pacific spinoff urges US Supreme Court to skip review of Texas two-step tactic”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Georgia-Pacific spinoff urges US Supreme Court to skip review of Texas two-step tactic” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Suspects of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack appeared before Moscow’s district court on Sunday. On Friday, camouflage-clad individuals opened fire on a crowded concert hall and shopping complex just outside of Moscow before setting the structure ablaze, according to local official statements and media reports. Russian security services identified the suspects as two nationals from Tajikistan.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Mountainous national monument on California-Oregon border survives major legal challenge”: Kurtis Alexander of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. The post “Mountainous national monument on California-Oregon border survives major legal challenge” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
MARCH 25, 2024
Brazilian police arrested three people Sunday in connection to the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes. The case has remained unsolved since 2018. The police arrested brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão for ordering the murder. Police also arrested former police chief Rivaldo Barbosa for alleged obstruction of the investigation following the murders and purposefully diverting it away from the brothers.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Book Review: ‘Reading the Constitution’ When the Supreme Court Is Grinding It Into Dust, By Stephen Breyer; Two years after leaving the bench, the longtime justice understands neither the crisis at the Supreme Court nor the steps necessary to address it.” G.S. Hans has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “Book Review: ‘Reading the Constitution’ When the Supreme Court Is Grinding It Into Dust, By Stephen Breyer; Two years after leaving the bench, the longtime justi
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
The Court is basically spitting in our faces. The post The Latest Supreme Court Disclosure Change Is Bullsh*t appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Breyer Says He Is Open to Supporting a Supreme Court Age Limit; The retired justice suggested that an 18- or 20-year term could dissuade members of the court from ‘thinking about the next job’ just as effectively as a lifetime appointment does now”: Minho Kim of The New York Times has this report. Marina Pitofsky of USA Today reports that “ Former Justice Stephen Breyer says he has ‘theories’ about who leaked opinion overturning Roe v.
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Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
The recently retired SCOTUS justice seems to support both term limits and age limits for the high court. The post Stephen Breyer Sounds Off On Supreme Court Term Limits, Age Limits For Justices appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
“Complaint against state Supreme Court justice raises questions about judicial ethics; The Committee on Judicial Conduct will decide whether Justice Catherine Connors violated the ethics code in a process that has little public oversight”: Caitlin Andrews of The Maine Monitor has this report. The post “Complaint against state Supreme Court justice raises questions about judicial ethics; The Committee on Judicial Conduct will decide whether Justice Catherine Connors violated the
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
U.S.-based firms continue to close offices in China thanks to the market downturn. The post Yet Another Biglaw Firm Is Closing Down Offices In China appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 25, 2024
Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases. The post Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
Organizations face daily data security incidents ranging from simple email errors to complex attacks. This Practical Guidance checklist outlines immediate steps to take when a data breach occurs to respond quickly and mitigate damage. The post Do You Have A Good (Incident) Response? Get Visual appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MARCH 25, 2024
The federal government cannot continue pursuing proceedings before the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer against Walmart for alleged violations of immigration-related recordkeeping requirements, a Georgia federal judge ruled Monday, saying the office's administrative law judges unconstitutionally carry out federal law without presidential oversight.
Above The Law
MARCH 25, 2024
Put up or shut up. The post LinkedIn Activism Is Cool, But We’d Rather See You Actually Hire Diverse Applicants appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MARCH 25, 2024
Amid a new wave of mass arbitrations, recent developments in the courts and from the American Arbitration Association suggest that companies should improve arbitration clause drafting to protect themselves against big-ticket settlements and avoid major potential liability, say attorneys at Benesch.
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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