Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Biglaw associates definitely didn't forget about the Milbank summer bonuses, and they're expecting to make BANK come bonus season. The post Biglaw Associates Are Billing Hours In Bulk, Hoping For Special Bonuses On Top Of Regular Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) reported escalating violence in Mozambique on Monday, where police have killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more during post-election protests. Since holding general elections on October 9, the country has been engulfed in widespread protests following the preliminary victory announcement for the ruling party, Frente de Libertação de Moçambique (FRELIMO).
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Missouri voters may overturn one of nation’s strictest abortion bans; A constitutional amendment on the state ballot would protect ‘the right to make and carry out decisions about all matters relating to reproductive health care’”: Annie Gowen of The Washington Post has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The UK imposed sanctions on three Russian agencies and senior figures for orchestrating disinformation campaigns at undermining Ukraine’s democracy on Monday. The sanctions were imposed through an amendment of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 and target the “Doppelganger” network as part of a coordinated international effort to combat Russian interference and support Ukraine’s sovereignty.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“In a Legal House of Horrors, It’s an Office Contest That Scares the Judges Most; Staffers in Southern District spend weeks preparing for Halloween competition presided over by real jurists; ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever be as traumatized as I was then’”: Corinne Ramey will have this front page article in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Pennsylvania Mail Ballots at the Supreme Court; The Justices are asked to halt the state Supreme Court’s judicial rewrite on rejected mail ballots”: The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.
JURIST
OCTOBER 29, 2024
On Monday, October 28th 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s asserted that a North Korean troop deployment to Ukraine could align with international law. That statement stands in stark contrast to several foundational legal principles, particularly those outlined in the United Nations Charter and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) (VCLT).
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“How the Newest Supreme Court Justices Compare. A Look at Each of Their Respective First Two Years on the Court.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog.
JURIST
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Iran executed dual Iranian-German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd on Monday. German Foreign Minister Annalaena Barbock stated, “ I condemn the murder of Jamshid Sharmahd by the Iranian regime in the strongest possible terms. Jamshid Sharmahd was abducted to Iran from Dubai, held for years without a fair trial, and has now been killed.” Sharmahd was first arrested in 2020 in Dubai, where he was kidnapped by Iranian authorities and promptly accused of leading a monarchist dissent group within
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Second Circuit axes suit from Muslim men placed on No Fly List; The three men claimed the FBI placed them on the No Fly List after they refused to become informants”: Erik Uebelacker of Courthouse News Service has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today.
JURIST
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Local police and the FBI are conducting an investigation following the detonation of incendiary devices in two ballot boxes early Monday morning, which damaged hundreds of ballots in Washington and Oregon. Authorities have assured the public that all affected individuals will have the opportunity to recast their votes. In Washington, voters are being encouraged to check online to see if their vote was impacted.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Gun Owners’ Challenge to D.C. Magazine Limit Fails on Appeal; Plaintiffs sued over ban on magazines with more than 10 rounds; D.C. prohibition has historical analog, D.C. Cir. says”: Mike Vilensky of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Ryan Knappenberger of Courthouse News Service reports that “ DC Circuit swats Second Amendment challenge to ban on extended magazines; The challenge, which followed a 2022 Supreme Court decision requiring certain gun restrictions to have a
JURIST
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Amnesty International issued a brief on Monday expressing its concerns regarding human rights in Ecuador, coinciding with the eve of President Daniel Noboa’s first year in office and the commencement of the UN Human Rights Committee’s review of the country in Geneva. The human rights organization reports that President Noboa has implemented a stringent security policy, designating drug-trafficking organizations as “terrorists” and declaring an “internal armed conflict.
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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.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Partisanship Roils State Supreme Courts. Not in New Jersey. Unwritten traditions guide appointment process. Consensus-building steers court away from ‘big swings.’” Alex Ebert of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Microsoft's CoPilot could become the default AI for business. who will make it work for legal? The post Building CoPilot’s CoPilot (For Lawyers) appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“She said she had a miscarriage — then got arrested under an abortion law”: Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
ACLU NorCal is gearing up for some cuts. The post Layoffs Are Headed For Public Interest Attorneys In Northern California appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Originalism as Identity”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As the wife of an entertainment lawyer, the VP *really* knows how to make 'charming small talk.' The post Of Course Kamala Harris Could Do A Joe Rogan Interview… appeared first on Above the Law.
LawSites
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Ever since Startup Alley first launched in 2017, the pitch competition has helped catapult the success of a long list of legal technology startups and become a seminal event of the American Bar Association’s annual TECHSHOW.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Don't forget the government's cut! The post Former Moody’s General Counsel Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
Marcus Hedahl , Professor of Philosophy, United States Naval Academy and Bradley Jay Strawser , Professor of Philosophy, Naval Postgraduate School worry that Trump’s actions while president, and his comments about his plans for a potential second term, may put the military in a tough position. The July 1, 2024, Supreme Court ruling giving the president immunity for official acts – potentially including as commander in chief of the military – would make that tough position even more difficult.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Four months later is better than not at all. The post Biglaw Associates Are Getting Ready For A Big Payday appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
The rising interest in artificial intelligence and data centers has sparked discussions on how to meet the immense power demand from data centers in a carbon-responsible manner. Many data center operators have 100% clean energy pledges, but regulatory barriers can make meeting these goals challenging. This is particularly true in states restricting the ability of electricity customers to purchase electricity from entities other than the local utility.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 29, 2024
For America! The post PA Judge Tosses Effort By GOP Congressmen To Throw Out Military And Overseas Ballots appeared first on Above the Law.
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