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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
What if you could have an invisible guardian angel sitting on your shoulder during a deposition, whispering in your ear to point out questions you’ve asked awkwardly, inconsistencies in the witness’s testimony, and points needing follow-up or explication? In effect, that is what a new product introduced this week by Filevine can do for you.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The UN Security Council unanimously decided on Wednesday to extend its longstanding sanctions against Sudan by adopting Resolution 2750. This extension, set under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, prolongs the sanctions for an additional year. The resolution, issued as document S/RES/2750(2024), stipulates that the sanctions including asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo will remain in effect until September 12, 2025, with a further review to be conducted no later than that date.
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Paralegal.edu
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The challenge with any resume is to communicate applicant value so that it resonates in the best way possible. Presentation, content, and readability are critical. A resume should illustrate what a candidate has done, what a candidate has achieved, and how these accomplishments can support the position advertised. Resumes ARE marketing documents, and they need to be visually appealing and convincing.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Fiery protests sparked outside Argentina’s congress on Wednesday after the Chamber of Deputies voted to block a bill proposing an increment in pensions. Previously, the bill had been vetoed by President Javier Milei who says his priority is to maintain fiscal balance. The opposition failed to secure the two-thirds vote needed to overturn the presidential veto after a session that lasted for 4 hours.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Waistcoats are trending thanks to the cubicle-chic fad. Here's where to get yours — no office job necessary. The post Ace ‘Corporate-Core’ This Fall With A Tailored Vest appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
U.S.-based firms are getting out of China. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Closes Its Second Office In China appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that two transgender girls in Arizona should be allowed to play on school sports teams that are consistent…
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Why must lawyers make everything complicated. The post Lawyers Manage To Turn Simplest Possible Request Into Absurd, Eye-Bleeding Powerpoint appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Following a steady stream of accusations that big banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have deceived and cheated investors for years, recent lawsuits are shining a light on how banks secretly manage – or mismanage – so-called cash sweep accounts. Brokerage firms park customers’ uninvested funds in cash sweep accounts. Theoretically, the funds are automatically transferred to a higher-interest savings account or other investment vehicle.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling! The post Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Three journalist organizations filed a complaint against German authorities with the country’s Federal Constitutional Court , local media reported on Wednesday. The complaint regarded investigators’ wiretapping of phone calls between journalists and climate activists. This constitutional complaint came in response to two previous verdicts issued by Munich’s District Court and Munich’s Regional Court.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
These firms are home to the most cutthroat litigators out there. The post The Biglaw Firms That Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Opposing Counsel (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that Russia had violated an official’s and a group of filmmakers’ right to freedom of assembly and free speech on Tuesday. The applicants in the case were subject to administrative sanctions for violating the Public Events Act. Russian courts convicted all parties for holding public events without prior approval from municipal authorities.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
This in-house attorney shares practical tips for fostering a healthier workplace and discusses the importance of mental health advocacy in the legal field. The post Breaking The Silence: Unusual Insights On Mental Health In Law From Mariette Clardy-Davis appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“What is Original Public Meaning? To properly understand and interpret the Constitution, originalist analysis should embrace legal meaning — not just lay meaning.” John O. McGinnis and Mike Rappaport have this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog. You can access their new law review article titled “What is Original Public Meaning?
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A noble spirit embiggens the smallest firm! Check out this Non-Eventcast for a guide to scaling up. The post How You Can Grow Out Of A Solo Law Practice appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“Judge M. Margaret McKeown to Receive the 2024 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award”: The Public Information Office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued this news release today.
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
It's time to show midlevels the money! The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Want Market Compensation, And They Want It Now appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“Ex-Alaska Judge’s Potential Impeachment Moves to House”: Suzanne Monyak, Maeve Sheehey, and Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law have this report.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Making lots of money isn't always a great thing. The post Are Young Biglaw Associates Too Scared To Take Vacation Time? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“The Chief Justice Roberts Who Stood Up Last Term Was More Interested in Advancing a Conservative Legal Agenda than Promoting Judicial Statesmanship”: Law professor Rodger Citron has this two-part essay (access part one ; part two ) online at Justia’s Verdict.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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?
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
* Nevada rejects NCBE test to forge new attorney licensing regime front-loading requirements during law school so "law graduates could be cleared to practice within weeks of completing their studies." [ Reuters ] * Judge settles suit with law firm that threatened to release nude photos. [ ABA Journal ] * A&O Shearman blasted by senior attorneys over shock office closure. [ Law.com International ] * Train CEO fired after taking a break from causing labor disputes and derailments to have an af
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“Senate Democrats Target Miguel Estrada; Opposition to superbly qualified candidate is especially intense because he is Hispanic”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A&O Shearman is being slammed for 'distasteful' office closure. The post Folks Are Big Mad Over Biglaw Firm’s Recent Cuts appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
“Supreme Court’s Zeal to Curb US Agency Power Looms in New Term; Conservatives want the court to further rein in federal power; Targets include agency independence, delegation of authority”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report.
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