JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
The American Bar Association published a statement on Monday expressing alarm over the increasing threats against judges in the US. The statement cited that serious threats against judges have doubled since 2019, with 457 incidents reported in 2023. These threats often involve threats to physical safety and harm and can have a profoundly negative effect on a judge’s well-being.
Attorney at Work
APRIL 9, 2024
Get to the Point! | If it doesn't mean you are stopping, what the heck does full stop mean? The post Does ‘Full Stop’ Signal You Are Stopping Yourself or Others? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
Mexico’s foreign minister, Alicia Bárcena, announced on Monday in a press conference in Sinaloa that the Ecuadorian ambassador to the country will not be asked to leave following an “unjustified” raid on Mexico’s embassy in Quito. Bárcena also informed that the ministry would be turning to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to “denounce this flagrant violation of international law.” Bárcena reaffirmed the illegal entry into its embassy was a “flagr
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
APRIL 9, 2024
In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change. In Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v.
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Switzerland violated its human rights obligations by failing to adequately address the impacts of climate change, following a complaint brought by a group of elderly women activists. In a majority vote of 16 to one, the Grand Chamber of the ECHR found that Switzerland had breached Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention), which guarantees the right to respect for private and family life.
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ABA Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
A federal judge in Texas who declared that “venue is not a continental breakfast,” allowing litigants to pick and choose where to file a lawsuit,…
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
The excerpts from Musk's deposition may or may not be sanctionable, but they are very, very stupid. The post Is Elon Musk About To Get Quinn Emanuel Sanctioned? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
The State Bar of Wisconsin has agreed to redefine “diversity” as it applies to its Diversity Clerkship Program to settle a challenge filed by the…
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
A partner's death is making lawyers reassess the long hours that are often required to complete the work at Biglaw firms. The post Do Biglaw’s Long Hours Need A ‘Trigger Warning’? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
ABA President Mary Smith issued a statement Monday that condemned “false statements and scurrilous accusations against judges for partisan, personal gain” that are being made…
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
It's not just his youth that leaves SBF with a potential opportunity to turn over a new leaf. The post Will Sam Bankman-Fried Have A Second Act? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Updated: A lawyer and his wife were shot and killed during a deposition at the office of the Prince Law Group in Las Vegas on Monday. Police think that the suspect, identified in multiple reports as the opposing lawyer, then fatally shot himself.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Definitely worth getting sued over. The post Potential Oakland Airport Name Change Is Begging For People To Get Lost appeared first on Above the Law.
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L4SB
APRIL 9, 2024
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Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
A focus on law firm performance can leave personal money management neglected. This episode of the Non-Eventcast will help you ensure it doesn't happen to you. The post How Well Are You Managing Your Personal Finances? appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
APRIL 9, 2024
Learn about the role of a business litigation lawyer and how representing an entity requires greater attention to broader strategic goals like compliance and public relations. The post What is the role of a business litigation lawyer? appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Business intelligence at law firms is important — and all over the map. Tell us about yours and get a chance at a $250 gift card. The post Frankensystem Or Optimized Solution? We Want To Benchmark Your BI appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
A Norwegian court Tuesday acquitted Indigenous activists who refused to pay their fines for blocking entrances to government buildings during a protest. The court held that the police who issued the fines to the protestors acted unreasonably. In its ruling, the court recognized the defendants’ right to a peaceful assembly and demonstration. It ruled that the police response to the protest (including taking the protestors to the police station and fining them) violated their rights under Se
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Two lawyers and a client are dead as a result of this tragic murder-suicide. The post Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“‘Whose house?’ Congress’ house, appeals court rules, rejecting Jan. 6 defendant’s challenge; The ruling upholds a statute that criminalizes parading, picketing or demonstrating in a Capitol building.’” Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein of Politico have this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued today.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
These tools must be experienced to be truly appreciated. The post How On-Demand GPT Assistants Are Shaping The Future Of Law appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.” Barbara Pariente has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Time to dive deeper into what is going on with design patent assertions aiming to police online sales activity. The post Off Schedule, By Design appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“The Fidelity of ‘Originalist’ Justices Is About to Be Tested”: Law professor Nelson Lund has this Second Amendment-related guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Fidelity of ‘Originalist’ Justices Is About to Be Tested” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
APRIL 9, 2024
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has added the co-chair of Locke Lord LLP's corporate and transactional department as a partner in Chicago, the firm announced Tuesday.
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