Attorney at Work
MAY 23, 2024
Ivy Grey | Effective legal writing combines articulate argumentation, authoritative citation, and proficient use of tools like the Table of Authorities. The post Editing, Citations and the Table of Authorities: Keys to Persuasive Legal Writing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Decree No. 422 on Thursday allowing Russia to seize US assets to compensate for damages resulting from Russian assets seized in the US. This decree comes as a response to the US enactment of the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act which came into force on April 24, 2024, and vests the US president with the power to “seize, confiscate, transfer [] or vest” any Russian state sovereign asset in the US.
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will begin treating services like Klarna and Afterpay more like credit cards. The post Federal Agency Cracks Down On Buy Now, Pay Later — What Does It Mean For Shoppers? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2024
China surrounded Taiwan with navy vessels and aircraft on Thursday as part of two days of military procedures, according to state media. The area surrounded included the Taiwan Strait, the north, south and east of Taiwan Island, as well as areas around the islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin. Beijing stated that the military action is a warning against Taiwan independence groups working with outside forces, like the US.
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
Her pettiness is the stuff of legend. The post Elena Kagan Makes The Best Possible Dig At Samuel Alito appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
Remember when the Supreme Court protected the First Amendment? The post Arguing Before The Supreme Court Can Be A Great Stepping Stone For Your Career appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2024
The Court of First Instance in Tunis decided on Wednesday to sentence Tunisian journalists Mourad Zghidi and Borhen Bsaiss to one year in prison for spreading false news that harms public security. Tunis court’s spokesperson asserted that broadcaster Borhen Bsaiss was sentenced to six months in prison for using communication and information systems to spread, disseminate, and write false news and data with the aim of violating the rights of others and harming public security.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
Ah, right then. Hmm. right! Okay, copyright infringement! The post Warner Bros. Sued By A Mad Hatter appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
MAY 23, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) demanded on Wednesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) allow journalists from around the world to cover its annual decision-making meeting, the World Health Assembly, and provide press accreditation to Taiwanese media. The call arose after two journalists from Taiwan were asked to provide Chinese passports for accreditation.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
The best defense to a cybersecurity incident is a good offense. Which law firms have been caught off guard? The post Biglaw Firms Fall Prey To Cyberattacks, With Data Breaches On The Rise appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
Rudy Giuliani pursues his passion: paying off the millions of dollars he owes in defamation damages. The post Ex-Biglaw Partner Embarks On Second Career In Coffee! appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
ABA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
As the healthcare industry slowly moves toward value-based care, healthcare companies are thinking about taking on risk. During a panel at MedCity News’ INVEST conference, healthcare leaders shared some key ideas about how the industry is embracing risk in its contracts. The post Is the Healthcare Industry Embracing Risk in Its Contracts? appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
A Baker McKenzie tax partner has dropped his lawsuit seeking documents from the Internal Revenue Service about its tougher policies for auditing partnerships.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
Unlike a small handful of suckers, a British judge was not fooled by Craig Wright. The post Man Who Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto Is A Lying Liar, And Here Are Some Of The Lies He Told appeared first on Above the Law.
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CaseFleet
MAY 23, 2024
In today's digital age, the importance of protecting sensitive information cannot be overstated. Whether you're dealing with legal documents, medical records, or confidential business reports, ensuring that sensitive data remains private is crucial. One effective way to safeguard this information is through redaction, the process of permanently removing or obscuring sensitive content from documents.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
From Biglaw to the Big House: this former partner owes the government more than $3.9 million in taxes. The post Ex-Biglaw Partner Pleads Guilty To Tax Crimes, May Serve Time Behind Bars appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 23, 2024
In the battle against the U.S. Department of Justice's push to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the concert promotion and ticketing company has called upon a team of attorneys at Cravath Swaine & Moore and Latham & Watkins to go up against a large roster of highly experienced government antitrust attorneys.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
Which January 6 flag will Sam Alito fly next? The post Helpful Field Guide For Identifying The Next Flag At Sam Alito’s House appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
L4SB
MAY 23, 2024
In the high-stakes game of steering a successful business, staying afloat demands more than just industry savvy and a unique value proposition. For a business to truly thrive, it must.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
The concertgoers and musicians could be the ultimate winners here. The post DOJ Sets Sights On Trust Busting Ticketmaster appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 23, 2024
Almost a year after the U.S. Supreme Court decided Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, attorney general scrutiny of environmental, social and governance-related efforts indicates a potential path for corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to be targeted, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
He just doesn't care. The post Samuel Alito Displays Second Controversial Flag, Secure In The Knowledge Nothing Will Be Done About It appeared first on Above the Law.
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