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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A Netherlands appeals court overturned a landmark 2021 ruling requiring Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030 on Tuesday. This was a setback for the environmental advocacy group Milieudefensie, which sought legal avenues to enforce corporate climate action. In the original 2021 decision , the District Court of The Hague found that Shell had a legal obligation under Dutch civil law to align its emissions reduction targets with the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Accords.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

According to the 2025 In-House Legal Budgeting Report from Axiom and Wakefield Research, 96% of general councils said they expect “AI will meaningfully reduce costs within their legal department.” As we step into 2025, we’ll continue to experience technological evolution at an unprecedented pace that will reshape how law firms operate. The continuous evolution of legal technology is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how legal services are delivered, managed, and experienced.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A hīkoi (protest march) spanning the entirety of New Zealand’s north island rallying against the government’s constitutionally consequential ‘Treaty Principles Bill’ began Monday from Cape Reinga, the country’s northernmost point. Following in the footsteps of historic Māori (New Zealand’s Indigenous people) protest marches, such as the 1975 Land March , which opposed the lack of recognition for Indigenous forms of communal ownership in property law, the Hīk

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Call for Applications Lindemann Fellowship for Private International Law The Lindemann Fellowship, generously funded by the Lindemann Foundation, is a newly established initiative aimed at supporting promising academics in the field of private international law. The Fellowship’s primary goal is to provide early-career researchers with the opportunity to build a network with academics from all over Europe.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms; The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith”: Rick Rojas of The New York Times has this report. Kim Bellware of The Washington Post reports that “ Judge blocks Louisiana from requiring schools to display Ten Commandments; A federal judge said the law was unconstitutional, but the state attorney gen

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A coalition of major French newspapers announced legal action against social media company X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, alleging that the platform has been using their journalistic content without proper compensation. The lawsuit, filed by several prominent French outlets, including Le Figaro , Le Monde and Le Parisien , accuses X of exploiting news articles and headlines without adhering to French copyright laws that require platforms to pay for such content.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The shift to paperless goes beyond merely reducing paper use. The post Paperless Law Practice: How to Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs and Improve Client Satisfaction appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Supreme Court Mulls Deadline for Voluntary Immigrant Departures; Court asked for holiday, weekend flexibility; Tenth Circuit ruled 60-day deadline is not extendable”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Sparks fly as justices spar with feds over deportation deadlines; The federal government drew the ire of the Supreme Court in both of Tuesday’s cases, struggling to defend deportation filing deadlines an

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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?

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My Shingle

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Once upon a time, Jay Foonberg’s old chestnut, How to Start and Build a Law Firm was the only source of advice for lawyers seeking to start their own firm. Today, not only are there a myriad of resources including MyShingle.com and Solo by Choice, but there’s genAI that can actually do some of the… The post Ten Ways to Use #genAI to Start Your Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle.

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LegalTalkNetwork

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PETALUMA, CA (Nov. 12, 2024) – Today, The Signal Awards presented Legal Talk Network and The Innocence Center with a bronze award for their exceptional activism, public service, and social impact of For the Innocent , a podcast about wrongful convictions. For the Innocent Podcast The episode “Marilyn’s Story: A Plea Deal Turned Deadly” from For the Innocent’ s second season received the recognition and featured an emotional and shocking interview with Marilyn Mulero , an exoneree who received a

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Patent litigation promises to never be a boring enterprise, at least in terms of subject matter. The post 3 Reasons To Practice Patent Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Mexican Academy of Private International and Comparative Law ( AMEDIP ) is holding a webinar on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 14:30 (Mexico City time – CST), 21:30 (CET time). The topic of the webinar is the private international law aspects in the case Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Mexico) v. Smith & Wesson Brands et al. and will be presented by Dr.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Their combined revenue would catapult the new firm near the top of financial rankings. The post Biglaw Merger Alert: This Transatlantic Tie-Up Will Create A $2B Megafirm appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Updated: A judge in Cook County, Illinois, has granted a temporary restraining order that prevents a now-ousted partner at Duane Morris from retrieving the remains…

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

But how long can it last? The post Hiring Up, Productivity Up, Demand Up… Everything’s Coming Up Roses For Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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iHire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Voluntary quits are down 11.1%—is the "Great Stay" here to stay? Discover why employees remain loyal and how to retain top talent in 2025.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Examining data privacy and data security concerns with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in the legal industry and how to find the best solution. The post Data Privacy And Security With Gen AI Models appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyer’s Journal Vol. I. To request a complimentary copy, sign up at [link] to access all the articles. The ability of a lawyer to maintain their professional independence is critical to protecting and serving the public effectively. To this end, the American Bar Association passed Model Rule 5.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This case could turn real fast. The post The Countdown To Fifth Circuit Mandating Every Student Stare At The 10 Commandments Has Begun appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Supreme Court of India delivered a verdict condemning the practice known as “bulldozer justice,” local media reported Sunday. The apex court of India categorically denounced unlawful demolitions as “unacceptable,” highlighting their disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, especially Muslims. The Supreme Court’s verdict arose from a case involving the demolition of a house in the state of Uttar Pradesh in 2019.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Probably still worth taking the LSAT. The post Got Good Grades? You Might Not Even Have To Bother With The LSAT Anymore! appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Corruption and Crime Commission of Western Australia reported on Monday that Western Australia Labor Party Members of Parliament electorate offices risked serious misconduct through publicly funded electorate officers engaging in political campaigning activities. The report ‘Significant Misconduct Risks to Good Government’ was released following an investigation by the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC), a watchdog that investigates and reports on serious misconduct within the

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The judge’s back-of-the-envelope math was much more amenable to Youngjoo Rhee this time than last. The post Ex-Hedge Fund Marketer Agrees $200,000 Is Worth Avoiding A Third Trial appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In the digital age, where everything from books to groceries is just a click away, online reviews have become the modern-day word of mouth. For small business owners looking to.

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