JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery Tomoya Obokata warned the UK government that reports of forced labor under the country’s seasonal worker scheme could amount to potential breaches of international law, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) said on Friday. The seasonal worker scheme was introduced in 2019 to remedy labor shortages that were caused by Brexit, such as acts of intimidation, threats, sexual harassment and poor living conditions for people working o

Government 248

Government Laws 248

Attorney at Work

JANUARY 14, 2024

If a reviewer is not a current or former client and has never consulted with me, may I respond to a bad review by stating that I have never represented the individual? The post Ethical Options for Responding to Negative Online Attorney Reviews appeared first on Attorney at Work.

Attorney 127

Attorney Lawyer Lawyers Legal 127

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Danish Eastern High Court upheld on Friday the conviction of three Iranian nationals found guilty of promoting terror and espionage, and handed down prison terms to the convicted Iranians. The three Iranian men, who are believed to belong to the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz, were arrested in February 2020 in connection with a deadly attack on a military parade in the Iranian city Ahvaz in September 2018.

Court 257

Court Finance Legal Legal 257

HowAppealing

JANUARY 14, 2024

“3 migrants drown after Texas blocks feds from part of Rio Grande, DHS says; On Saturday, the bodies of a woman and two children were found in the river by Mexican authorities, U.S. officials said”: Maham Javaid and Arelis R. Hernández of The Washington Post have this report. The post “3 migrants drown after Texas blocks feds from part of Rio Grande, DHS says; On Saturday, the bodies of a woman and two children were found in the river by Mexican authorities, U.S. officials said

100

100

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.

Attorney

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

Iranian authorities on Sunday released two journalists who spent over a year in prison for covering the death of Mahsa Amini , an Iranian woman whose arrest in Tehran by the morality police for opposing mandatory hijab standards and subsequent death in police custody sparked nationwide and global protests, local media outlets reported. Footage on social media also showed Hamedi and Mohammadi reuniting with family and friends immediately following their release.

Government 171

Government Court Laws 171

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Lok Sabha privilege committee, responsible for investigating breaches of privilege in the lower house of India’s Parliament, adopted on Friday a resolution to lift the suspension imposed on three opposition members during the ongoing winter session, according to reports from local news sources. The suspension was originally enforced on the members over charges of disruptive conduct within the lower house.

Government 104

Government 104

HowAppealing

JANUARY 14, 2024

“Judicial Notice (01.13.24): In The Hot Seat; Fani Willis in trouble, Davis Polk on trial, updates on federal judicial nominations, and other legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Judicial Notice (01.13.24): In The Hot Seat; Fani Willis in trouble, Davis Polk on trial, updates on federal judicial nominations, and other legal news from the week that was.” appeared first on How Appeali

Legal 100

Legal Legal 100

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Saturday set aside a Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision suspending the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) earlier order against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) that revoked the party’s bat election symbol. This means that PTI will not be able to use their iconic bat symbol. PTI, which is led by former prime minister Imran Khan, uses a bat as its election symbol.

Court Decisions 104

Court Decisions Court Laws Legal 104

HowAppealing

JANUARY 14, 2024

“Is There a Constitutional Right to Vagrancy? The Supreme Court will consider if cities can enforce public order.” This editorial appeared in yesterday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Is There a Constitutional Right to Vagrancy? The Supreme Court will consider if cities can enforce public order.” appeared first on How Appealing.

Court 100

Court 100

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.

Finance

Patently O

JANUARY 14, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 , and I re-read his speech today — especially the portion contrasting development of science and technology against development of the human spirit. The past 60 years have continued to reveal astonishing discoveries and invention. Yet King’s words and warnings continue to resonate because we have continued to neglect our internal realm.

Technology 95

Technology Divorce Lawyer Lawyers 95

Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 14, 2024

The University of Stirling is bringing together academics, practitioners and other stakeholders to present research examining the role of Scots law in the international legal landscape. It is hoped this will promote the ways in which Scots law can offer solutions to global legal challenges but also to offer critiques of the way in which Scots law can or must evolve to preserve and promote its value.

Laws 59

Laws Law School Education Legal 59

At the Lectern

JANUARY 14, 2024

Re-publishing from past years: For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, and given this blog’s focus, we examine Dr. King and the state Supreme Court, specifically whether any opinion has relied on the civil rights leader for support. A Westlaw search reveals it’s happened only twice, and both times in dissenting opinions. Also, both citations seem to be strained invocations of King.

Court 45

Court Law School Finance Litigation 45

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

Two migrant children and their mother drowned on Friday while trying to cross from Mexico into the United States, after Texas law enforcement authorities prevented officials with the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) from reaching the victims to render life-saving aid, said US Representative Henry Cuellar. Cuellar represents a district on the border.

Laws 239

Laws Legal Legal Court 239

Advertisement

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

Paralegal

JonathanTurley

JANUARY 14, 2024

In Florida, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has ruled that the federal law prohibiting people from possessing firearms inside post offices is unconstitutional. The ruling is based on 2022 Supreme Court ruling New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen recognized a person’s right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense.

Statute 52

Statute Government Court Court Rules 52

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse failed to report on Friday to prison following his conviction for the 1982″December murders.” which claimed the lives of 15 political dissidents. Bouterse’s whereabouts remain unknown. Earlier that day, Bourtese’s wife, former Surinamese first lady, Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring held a press conference signaling her continued support for her husband and the vitality of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in the 2025 elections.

Government 193

Government Laws 193

JonathanTurley

JANUARY 14, 2024

Senior Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen has been acquitted twice after the Finnish government prosecuted her for quoting the Bible. Now, however, the Finish Public Prosecutor is seeking to appeal the November 2023 decision supporting her faith and free speech. Even with the widespread attacks on free speech across Europe, Finland is now a standout for its intolerance and extremism in defining opposing views “hate speech.” We have previously followed the case and the chilling effort t

Government 46

Government Lawyers Lawyer Court 46

JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2024

The US and UK defended the legality of their strikes launched in Yemen against Houthi rebels at the UN Security Council’s Friday meeting. The airstrikes, conducted by an international coalition led by the United States and supported by Britain, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, drew international attention and sparked a broader debate on the humanitarian situation in Yemen and compliance with Security Council resolution 2722 (2024) , which demands an end to Houthi attacks on

Laws 197

Laws Legal Legal 197

Advertisement

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.