Attorney at Work
MARCH 14, 2024
Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
The American Library Association (ALA) announced on Thursday that censorship demands and book ban attempts in public libraries and schools hit a record high in 2023. The ALA documented 1,247 demands to ban 4,240 different books. This is a 65 percent increase from 2022 , when 2,571 books faced censorship demands. In 17 states , book ban attempts targeted more than 100 titles.
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LDA PRO
MARCH 14, 2024
Estate planning can feel like navigating a legal maze. Living trusts are the cornerstone of well-organized estates, which often come with complications that prevent you from securing your future. LDA Pro’s Online Living Trust California aims to break these barriers by offering an affordable and efficient solution. In this blog, you will explore how LDA Pro Legal streamlines the living trust process and empowers individuals to steer estate planning confidently.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday announced sanctions against 227 US citizens. The group comprises an eclectic mix of individuals, from elite university professors to security and aerospace executives. According to the Foreign Ministry’s statement, these individuals were targeted for their roles in the development, implementation, and justification of Washington’s “policy of Russophobia,” in addition to other “anti-Russian actions.
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.
LawSites
MARCH 14, 2024
Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida suspended attorney Thomas Grant Neusom from practicing in that court for one year, after which he will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
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Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
'Whaaaaa! We corrupted the judicial system fair and square!' The post Right-Wing Judges Rage Over Anti-Forum-Shopping Rule Because Hit Dogs Holler appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
The European Parliament of the EU passed on Wednesday the first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The act passed with a majority of 85 percent of lawmakers in favor. It aims to mitigate the risks associated with AI, while ensuring that AI systems uphold privacy, human dignity and fundamental rights. The act is also part of a set of policy objectives to uniformly foster trustworthy AI development within the EU, together with the AI innovation package and the Coordinated Plan on AI.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Land seizure for ‘fake park’ on Long Island splits U.S. appeals court”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued yesterday. The post “Land seizure for ‘fake park’ on Long Island splits U.S. appeals court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
Mexican journalist Jaime Barrera, known for his roles as the host of a news program on local TV channel Televisa Guadalajara and as a commentator on a political opinion program, was released after being abducted earlier this week, his daughter announced Wednesday. Barrera, 56 years old, was kidnapped on Monday afternoon in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, where he works.
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
MARCH 14, 2024
“Hoya v. Hoya: Georgetown Law Professors Cole & Katyal to Face Off at Supreme Court.” Georgetown Law has posted this item online today. The post “Hoya v. Hoya: Georgetown Law Professors Cole & Katyal to Face Off at Supreme Court.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MARCH 14, 2024
The Deflagration Accident Disposal Headquarters of Hebei Province, China, issued a statement on Thursday apologizing for blocking media correspondents from reporting on an explosion that occurred in a four-story building located in Hebei Province, near Beijing, China, while pledging to actively establish a robust communication platform with the media and protect journalists’ rights.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Oral Arguments Set in Monuments Case Aimed at Supreme Court; Arguments scheduled for September in Antiquities Act challenge; Justice Roberts has questioned creation of large monuments”: Bobby Magill of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Oral Arguments Set in Monuments Case Aimed at Supreme Court; Arguments scheduled for September in Antiquities Act challenge; Justice Roberts has questioned creation of large monuments” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
How is Peter Navarro going to jail? Let us count the ways! The post DC Circuit Will Not Be Keeping Peter Navarro Out Of The Clink appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“On Rehnquist’s Death, Bush Faces a Decision; The birth of the ‘Roberts Court’”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “On Rehnquist’s Death, Bush Faces a Decision; The birth of the ‘Roberts Court’” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
MARCH 14, 2024
Updated: A federal appeals court saw a need for a civility lesson when it granted a new trial to a civil-fraud plaintiff because of a “barrage of personal attacks” made by opposing lawyers in a closing argument.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Supreme Betrayal: A requiem for Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.” J. Michael Luttig and Laurence H. Tribe have this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “Supreme Betrayal: A requiem for Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
The Kraken is dead. Long live the Kraken. The post Dominion Lawsuit Against Kraken Dead Enders Keeps Getting Weirder appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Katharine Janes ’21 To Clerk at U.S. Supreme Court; Former SBA President Will Work For Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson”: Mike Fox of the University of Virginia School of Law has this report. The post “Katharine Janes ’21 To Clerk at U.S. Supreme Court; Former SBA President Will Work For Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
Don’t be afraid to change and evolve. Our kids don’t give a second thought to their own natural evolution; you shouldn’t either. The post The Evolution Of Motherhood, Law Firm Ownership, And Work-Life Balance appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“How a small city in Oregon could shape the way major U.S. cities handle homelessness; The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over city and state rules meant to limit homeless encampments”: Liz Kreutz and Alexa Keyes of NBC News have this report. The post “How a small city in Oregon could shape the way major U.S. cities handle homelessness; The Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over city and state rules meant to limit homeless encampments” appeared fi
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
He beat the odds, went to law school, and became a lawyer. He will be missed. The post World’s Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away 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.
HowAppealing
MARCH 14, 2024
“Congress needs to clean up the Supreme Court’s mess on patents”: Former Federal Circuit judges Paul Michel and Kathleen O’Malley have this essay online at The Hill. The post “Congress needs to clean up the Supreme Court’s mess on patents” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
What on earth is going on at Northwestern Law? The post Top Law School In Turmoil As Allegations Of ‘Toxic’ Environment Surface appeared first on Above the Law.
The IP Law Blog
MARCH 14, 2024
OpenAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence software involving large language models (“LLM”) known as ChatGPT. In 2023, several authors, including the comedian Sarah Silverman, filed putative class action lawsuits alleging various copyright infringement claims. On February 12, 2024, a District Court in the Northern District of California issued its Order and ruled on the OpenAI defendants’ motions to dismiss various claims in the two pending putative class action lawsuits.
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2024
The scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer commanded respect by earning it and had a very different view of how people should work together across disciplines and not hierarchies. The post Lessons From The Movie ‘Oppenheimer’ appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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