MyCase
JUNE 27, 2024
Do you know how much money flows into and out of your practice—and whether business expenses and profits are serving your firm’s goals? Taking charge of your law firm’s spend management strategy is crucial to running and maintaining a successful practice. Tracking client expenses, managing monthly budgets, and keeping tabs on your expenses, operating costs, and profitability paves the way for a sustainable future.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The Bank of Italy identified over 150,000 suspicious transaction in 2023, including possible illegal transactions to Russia, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) said in its 2023 annual report posted publicly on Wednesday. The FIU annual report detailed the possibility of these illegal transactions towards Russia. The alleged transactions were monitored in the Aggregate Anti-Money Laundering Reports (SARA), and moved through third countries, ending up in Russia in an operation that potentially avoi
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HowAppealing
JUNE 27, 2024
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in four argued cases. 1. Justice Neil M. Gorsuch delivered the opinion of the Court in Ohio v. Environmental Protection Agency , No. 23A349. Justice Amy Coney Barrett issued a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the Iraqi government on Thursday to halt the arbitrary detention and deportation of Syrian asylum seekers. According to HRW, Iraqi authorities have detained and deported Syrians even when they possessed the required Iraqi documentation. HRW reported that Iraqi authorities neither considered the asylum seeker status of Syrians nor provided any opportunity to contest the deportation orders.
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
Not as ridiculous as hair dye dripping during a press conference. But close! The post Rudy’s Efforts To Fend Off Defamation Damages Are Getting Ridiculous appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 27, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce air pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states. By a vote of 5-4, the justices granted a request from three states, as well as several companies and trade associations affected by the rule, to put the rule on hold while a challenge to it continues in a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
President William Ruto declined to assent on Wednesday to the contentious Finance Bill 2024 , sending it back to the National Assembly for reconsideration. This decision came amid ongoing protests led by Kenya’s Gen Z population voicing strong opposition to the bill. According to President Ruto: Taking into consideration the widespread expression of dissatisfaction by members of the public on the contents of the Finance Bill, 2024… in exercise of the powers conferred to me by Article
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
The lack of accommodations is a bar to the bar -- stopping some prospective lawyers in their tracks. The post Confusion, Lack Of Clarity Persists In Bar Exam Breastfeeding Standards appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and the ACLU petitioned the US Supreme Court to overturn the decision of the Texas 7th Court of Appeals, which affirmed the conviction of three residents of Gainesville, Texas for the alleged “obstruction of a highway or other passageway” during a protest, the groups announced Tuesday. They also filed a stay application pending the disposition of the petition.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
If the juror was a government official, they could have just waited until after the trial to give her $120k! The post Five Defendants Charged After Failed Juror-Bribing Attempt appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected on Thursday four Italian citizens’ request to reduce their life imprisonment sentence to 30 years of prison and ruled that their bid was out of time. The case before the ECHR started when four Italian citizens filed a request to their national courts to review the enforcement orders of their sentences.
LegalTalkNetwork
JUNE 27, 2024
Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. However, whether you have recently graduated from law school or are considering a second career opportunity, there are many unique legal options available today. Understanding these different roles can help you make well-informed decisions about your future, opening up new and exciting opportunities outside the trad
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
Military vehicles from Boliva breached the presidential palace on Wednesday in an apparent coup attempt. This came after many military vehicles were seen in Plaza Murillo where the government houses and presidential palace are located. This mobilization was met with immediate backlash from the government as the country’s president, Luis Arce, denounced the troops’ movements and called for democracy to be respected.
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
Supreme Court's SEC decision is dumb but also dangerous, so that's exciting. The post Supreme Court Greenlights Securities Fraud… Just As The Framers Intended appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday convicted Al-Qaida-linked militant leader Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his alleged role in terrorizing the civilian population of the Malian city of Timbuktu. The case centered on the 2012-2013 northern Mali conflict, which began with an uprising by the local Tuareg population, and quickly escalated after a military coup created a power vacuum.
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
Jury Trial? With What Budget? : This SCOTUS decision could be very lucrative for you ! Sovereign Citizen Gets Creative With Judge Penalties : No way they're getting $1.5B for this. Can't Say He Didn't Try : Giuliani really doesn't want this defamation case. Congrats On The New Firm, But Why? : Roberta Kaplan's new firm raises some questions. Are You Set Up For Success?
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The New Zealand government passed on Tuesday the first reading of the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill in the parliament. Associate justice minister Nicoke McKEE promised a “more workable” regime that avoids unjust outcomes despite concerns from Ministry of Justice officials that the proposed legislation may be inconsistent with international obligations.
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
An important ranking to show which firms are helping women achieve successful careers in the law. The post The Biggest Biglaw Firms With The Most Women Lawyers (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 27, 2024
The Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) announced Wednesday the relinquishment of its jurisdiction to the Grand Chamber in a case concerning 32 Afghan refugees at the Poland-Belarus border. The group alleges that they were illegally pushed back by Polish border guards after attempting to enter Poland from Belarus. The Afghan nationals claim they fled their homeland following the Taliban’s takeover of the government in 2021.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 27, 2024
Share On Thursday, June 27, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 27 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Law 360
JUNE 27, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court shot down the validity of nonconsensual third-party releases in an opinion issued Thursday in the case of bankrupt drugmaker Purdue Pharma LP, potentially exposing the Sackler family members who own the company to personal liability for the company's role in the opioid crisis.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 27, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin, cannot move forward. By a vote of 5-4, the justices granted the federal government’s request to block the plan on the ground that it shields members of the Sackler family, which principally owns the company and controlled it until recently, from liability for opioid-related claims even though they did not declare bankruptcy.
Law 360
JUNE 27, 2024
In Henrich v. XL Specialty Insurance, the Delaware Bankruptcy Court recently found that a never-served qui tam claim had been "brought" before a D&O policy's retroactive date, thereby eliminating coverage, and creating a nightmare scenario for directors and officers policyholders facing whistleblower claims, says David Klein at Pillsbury.
Above The Law
JUNE 27, 2024
Which law firm do summer associates love most? The post Vault Ranks The Best Summer Associate Programs (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JUNE 27, 2024
On September 4th, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete clauses will most likely go into effect. When it does, employers must give notice to all their workers.
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