Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A law firm managing partner has myriad responsibilities and competing pressures, from keeping business operations running smoothly to serving as a chief role model and motivator. If you have been asked to take up the mantle or aspire to lead your firm one day, it would be wise to understand exactly what the position entails: […] The post Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Over 26 human rights organizations, including the Kurdistan Human Rights Network and Centre for Human Rights in Iran, issued a joint statement on Tuesday calling for the immediate revocation of the death sentence imposed on Kurdish women’s rights activist Pakhshan Azizi. This sentence, handed down by the Iranian judiciary, has sparked international outrage, with the organizations calling it “a blatant violation of human rights principles and standards as well as international conventions a

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“Rivera, Magbanua return to Tallahassee in advance of Donna Adelson’s murder for hire trial; Both were booked into the Leon County jail on Monday, records show”: Julie Montanaro of WCTV of Tallahassee, Florida has this report.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) condemned the US House of Representatives on Wednesday for using its Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act to “slander laws on safeguarding national security” and “smear the human rights situation” in Hong Kong. The bill, which passed the House 413-3, seeks to remove certain diplomatic privileges currently extended to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the US if the HKSAR “no longer enjoys a high d

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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.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“The Defense Secretary Revoked a Plea Deal in the 9/11 Case. Or Did He? How the latest controversy in the long-running death-penalty case at Guantánamo Bay could play out.” Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“Harvard enrolls fewer Black freshmen after affirmative action ban”: Hilary Burns of The Boston Globe has this report. Anemona Hartocollis of The New York Times reports that “ Harvard’s Black Student Enrollment Dips After Affirmative Action Ends; Defying expectations, a Supreme Court decision curtailing race-based admissions still had a relatively small impact at some highly selective schools like Harvard, even as other schools saw big changes.” And Elyse C.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Tajikistan’s authorities systematically discriminate against the Pamiri minority and grossly violate their rights through suppression of cultural and religious institutions, political oppression and violent repression, according to a new report by Amnesty International released on Wednesday. The Pamiris are a separate ethnic group that lives in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast, mostly practicing the Shia Ismaili branch of Islam and differing from Tajiks in language and culture.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“Gun Control Laws See a Circuit Court Boost, Rooted in Rahimi; Some courts rely on Barrett concurrence to uphold gun restrictions; Dissenting judges decry more generalized historic analysis”: Mike Vilensky of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) of India filed an affidavit on Wednesday before the Supreme Court of India in the ongoing case regarding the constitutionality of the “Madrasa” education system. The affidavit flagged concerns about the quality of education imparted at such institutes. The NCPCR was primarily concerned with the discrepancy in the quality of primary education afforded by mainstream institutions, which are governed by the RTE Act, contrary

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.

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EvidenceProf Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(B) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay if The declarant testifies and is subject to cross-examination about a prior statement, and the statement: (B) is consistent with the declarant’s testimony and is offered: (i).

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued two rulings on Tuesday, imposing a €2.4 billion fine on Google for abuse of its dominant market position and ordered Apple to repay Ireland €13 billion in tax. The court upheld the European General Court’s judgment and the European Commission’s decision to impose the fine against Google in 2017 for “having abused its dominant position in several national online search markets by favouring its own comparison shopping service over those

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Nonlawyer-owned entities would be allowed to deliver legal services in Washington under a pilot program proposed by the Washington State Bar Association and a board…

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

More than 330 provider organizations signed letters this week urging the White House and Congress to extend a pandemic-era telehealth prescribing flexibility. Failure to extend this policy would cause millions of Americans to lose access to treatment, they argued. The post 300+ Provider Organizations Urge Feds to Prevent Leaked DEA Rule From Going into Effect appeared first on MedCity News.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By John W.M. Claud — Last week, FDA revised one of its two guidances relating to nitrosamines, Control of Nitrosamine Impurities in Human Drugs. Nitrosamines are impurities that can form during drug manufacturing and are considered potentially potent carcinogens. One specific kind of nitrosamines called N-nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities, or NDSRIs, are especially vexing to FDA and to industry because they mimic the structure of the specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (API),

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Walz is almost unique among national-level politicians in his relatively modest and relatively simple financial situation. The post Tim Walz Has The Finances Of A Guy You’d Like To Have A Beer With appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Amazon violated an unfair labor practice settlement it reached with the National Labor Relations Board when it issued a policy restricting employees' off-duty access to facilities in Illinois and New York, the board ruled, ordering the company to rescind the policy and properly inform workers of their organizing rights.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This was a totally foreseeable turn of events. The post Elon Is Still Losing Money Over His Twitter Firing Spree appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Norfolk Southern Corp. fired CEO Alan Shaw and chief legal officer Nabanita Nag after it found in an investigation that they'd had a consensual relationship that violated company policy, the Atlanta-based transportation giant said Wednesday evening.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Filevine's Depo CoPilot presents one of the best use cases for generative AI in legal. The post This AI-Driven Deposition Tool Should Become Essential To Any Litigation Practice appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Former FTX insider Caroline Ellison urged a Manhattan federal judge not to sentence her to prison for her part in the crypto exchange's massive fraud scheme, citing her remorse and the "devastating" trial testimony she gave against onetime romantic partner and company founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Digging into the most recent Supreme Court financial disclosures. The post You’re A Supreme Court Justice, Not A Day Trader appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hit TD Bank with a $20 million fine on Wednesday for its failures over inaccurate consumer credit reports and ordered it to pay nearly $8 million to customers, four years after the regulator imposed a $122 million fine against the bank over illegal overdraft fees.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The law will have to be drafted with specific and precise language because inaccurate or imprecise wording could include more people than the law intended. The post A Proposed Law That Would Exclude Tips From Income Taxes Will Create More Problems Than Benefits appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Political pressure may be "unduly influencing" the national security review of Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion deal for U.S. Steel and could hamper future foreign investment into the U.S., business groups told Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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