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NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Technological advancements are reshaping industries and creating new ways of working, from the rise of the cloud to 5G and the mass adoption of large-language models and AI. But law firms, typically known to be slow to change and risk averse, are grappling with their own challenges alongside these advancements—paper-based documentation and fax machines are no longer tenable.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a case challenging a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to a domestic violence court order from owning a gun. The case, US v. Rahimi , marks the first challenge to gun control measures since a case from last year imposed a new framework to assess whether firearm restrictions impede on an individual’s rights under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution.
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Law firm client reviews — which go beyond simple endorsements — are important considerations for prospective clients. Use this tutorial. The post Mastering Client Reviews: Your How-to Guide to Crafting a Review-Friendly Law Firm Website appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A Bangladeshi female factory worker died Wednesday during protests by workers over pay. Though not taking part in the demonstration, Bangladeshi police fatally shot Anjuara Khatun, a garment worker in a factory in Gazipur, Bangladesh. Anjuara worked at a garment factory in the Zarun area of Konabari, Gazipur. Her workplace closed early on Wednesday as a result of the protests, and Anjurara was shot by the police shortly after leaving work.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Like many others, Jon Kung figured that law school would be a safe harbor to weather the storms of the Great Recession. But after emerging from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2011, Kung changed course.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Submits Amicus Brief on Climate and Human Rights to Inter-American Court On Friday, November 3, 2023, the Sabin Center submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the matter of the Request for Advisory Opinion on climate law, human rights, and climate science. This submission responds to the Request for Advisory Opinion presented by the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Chile, focusing on the intersection of the clima
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Honduran Police announced Sunday that Nicaragua pardoned and returned 21 prisoners, including the leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) criminal organization David Elias Campbell Licona, also known as “El Viejo Dan.” Nicaragua also stated on Saturday that they intend to return prisoners to Costa Rica. Upon their return, Honduran officials received prisoners at the Border Control Point, Las Manos.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
A Chicago-based federal appeals court ruled Friday that Illinois and several municipalities may enforce bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines while challenges continue in…
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Mykyta Vorobiov is a political science student at Bard College, Berlin. He previously studied at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine, the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, the University of Tartu, and the University of Zagreb. The EU Crisis Regulation is sometimes called the key element in finalizing the deal on the highly anticipated Migration and Asylum Pact.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It's rare for something like this to happen, but more senior associates than usual are being sought out by law firms for lateral opportunities. The post Senior Associates In High Demand Amid Staffing ‘Scramble’ appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
An expert with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) described on Tuesday the worsening situation in Sudan as a “significant humanitarian crisis.” Director of the External Relations Department for the UNHCR Dominique Hyde explained in a press briefing how the ongoing conflict has resulted in increased violence and significant distress among the country’s population.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Survey says AI is rolling into the profession sooner rather than later. The post 73 Percent Of Lawyers Expect To Be Using Generative AI Next Year… But To Do What Exactly? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Cravath, Swaine & Moore has “quietly created” a new partnership tier for nonequity partners who are paid salaries and don’t share in the profits,
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
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Celebrity choreographer Kyle Hanagami alleged that the copied dance sequence in 'Fortnite' comprised the most distinctive portion of his work. The post The Ninth Circuit Gets Its Groove On: Copyright And Choreography appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Ese Olumhense a reporter at The Markup gives us an overview of how the International Association of Chiefs of Police brings police leadership and tech vendors together at its annual conference, where clear trends about the future of law enforcement emerged.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
You're Supposed To Mentor, Not Be A Menace: Do better, Richard Ashley Smith. Ohio Has An Even Stronger Constitution!: Dobbs wasn't the end to reproductive rights the right intended it to be. Do You Know What You're Doing With AI?: Don't be one of the bumbling majority. There's A New Parameter For Law School Ranking: Will attempts at policing speech tank your law school's rating ?
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Supreme Court Likely to Avoid ‘Raw Deal’ on Veterans Benefits”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Supreme Court Likely to Avoid ‘Raw Deal’ on Veterans Benefits” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Despite the criticism some universities have been receiving due to their students’ actions in response to the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the U.S. News law school rankings probably won’t change much because of it. The post Will The Next U.S. News Law School Rankings Be ‘Review Bombed’ Because Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Mexico Supreme Court justice resigns, but not because of criticism over his Taylor Swift fandom”: The Associated Press has this report. The post “Mexico Supreme Court justice resigns, but not because of criticism over his Taylor Swift fandom” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Didn't see that one coming. The post Is Catherine Herridge The New Daniel Ellsberg? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has an article that begins, “Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner is suing to overturn the new law that requires partisan labels for supreme court and appellate court candidates.” The post “Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
He won't be able to practice law anymore. The post Partner ‘Struck Fear Into The Heart’ Of Junior Attorney With Obsessive Behavior And Upskirt Photos appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“South Carolina justice warns judicial diversity is needed in only state with all-male high court”: James Pollard of The Associated Press has this report. The post “South Carolina justice warns judicial diversity is needed in only state with all-male high court” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Accidentally hitting 'reply all' on an individual email is merely the tip of the iceberg of all the ways a lawyer can fail to protect their clients' interests. The post Lawyers Can Do More To Protect Attorney-Client Communications appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“How Will Rahimi Lose?” Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “How Will Rahimi Lose?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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