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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LDA PRO
MAY 23, 2024
Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but a living trust offers a powerful tool to manage your assets and ensure a smooth transition for your loved ones. LDA Pro Legal streamlines this process, making it easier to create a california living trusts that reflects your wishes. In this entire blog, you will delve into the sequential steps involved in the drafting of a living trust.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2024
China announced 12 US military-industrial companies and their senior executives as new sanction targets on Wednesday. The sanctions include the freeze of movable, immovable and other types of properties in China, and the refusal to issue visas and deny entry (including to Hong Kong and Macau) to 10 senior executives of the companies. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs contended that this decision came in response to two issues.
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.
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.
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HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2024
“What These Stories About Samuel Alito’s ‘Provocative’ Flags Are Really About; No, John Roberts is not going to do anything about this one either”: Dahlia Lithwick has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. And online at Balls and Strikes, Jay Willis has an essay titled “ How Many Coup-Adjacent Flags Can One Supreme Court Justice Possibly Have: If there is a flagpole on the premises, this man is apparently powerless to stop himself from displaying the preferred s
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.
HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2024
“A Flagging Campaign Against Justice Alito; The ‘ethics’ attack having failed, the left turns to flag etiquette”: Columnist Kimberley A. Strassel will have this op-ed in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “A Flagging Campaign Against Justice Alito; The ‘ethics’ attack having failed, the left turns to flag etiquette” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2024
“Supreme Court rules against Coinbase in arbitration dispute”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. The post “Supreme Court rules against Coinbase in arbitration dispute” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2024
The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, declared a state of emergency in seven of the country’s 24 provinces Wednesday for the internal armed conflict. Article 1 of Executive Decree 275 placed the provinces of Guayas, El Oro, Santa Elena, Manabí, Sucumbíos, Orellana, Los Ríos, and the canton of Camilo Ponce Enríquez in the province of Azuay under a state of emergency.
HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2024
“President Biden Names Fiftieth Round of Judicial Nominees”: The White House issued this news release today, which includes the announcement of nominees for the First and Sixth Circuits. The First Circuit nominee would be a second-generation First Circuit judge , while the Sixth Circuit nominee will replace the judge for whom she clerked on that court.
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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HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2024
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in three argued cases. 1. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court in Coinbase v. Suski , No. 23-3. And Justice Neil M. Gorsuch issued a concurring opinion. You can access the oral argument via this link. 2. Justice Samuel A.
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.
HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2024
“Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Meet The October Term 2024 SCOTUS Clerks; Yale Law bests Harvard, D.D.C. trounces S.D.N.Y., and other trends in SCOTUS clerk selection.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Meet The October Term 2024 SCOTUS Clerks; Yale Law bests Harvard, D.D.C. trounces S.D.N.Y., and other trends in SCOTUS clerk selection.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Law 360
MAY 23, 2024
The NCAA said Thursday it has reached a settlement with the former college athletes who had filed an antitrust class action demanding billions in potential compensation allegedly denied to them for decades before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the NCAA's compensation ban.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2024
The concept of executive presence includes the element of being trustworthy, and within being trustworthy is an element of ensuring that you are authentic. The post Demystifying ‘Executive Presence’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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