What Are The Returns On That Law School Degree?
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
These are the schools that will help make sure you can pay your rent on time! The post What Are The Returns On That Law School Degree? appeared first on Above the Law.
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UN Special Rapporteur warns of global decline of judicial independence
JURIST
JUNE 26, 2024
The report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers (A/HRC/56/62) presented at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday found the global state of human rights is deteriorating. The UNHRC emphasizes a concerning trend of declining human rights as democratic institutions face increasing pressure and leaders fail to uphold the rule of law.
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The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer
Attorney at Work
JUNE 26, 2024
Susan Cohodes | I am ready to be friends with my new role as less than a full-time lawyer. The post The Most Important Thing About Being a Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Human rights groups condemn Lebanon deportation and torture of Syrian refugees
JURIST
JUNE 26, 2024
Amnesty International issued a joint statement along with other human rights groups on Tuesday urging Lebanese authorities to end unlawful practices against Syrian refugees. These practices include torture, unlawful deportations, and ill-treatment of Syrian refugees, which run contrary to their international obligations. According to Amnesty, Syrian refugees in Lebanon have faced increasing hostility, from arbitrary arrests to summary deportations.
Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief
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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.
If You’ve Appreciated The Service You’ve Received, Consider Tipping Your Supreme Court Justices!
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Supreme Court conservatives explain how -- hypothetically -- if one of them took a bunch of gifts under the table that's not really so bad, is it? The post If You’ve Appreciated The Service You’ve Received, Consider Tipping Your Supreme Court Justices! appeared first on Above the Law.
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Rudy Giuliani’s Disastrous Bankruptcy Case Reveals Bankruptcy System’s Loopholes For Influential Debtors
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Nothing about Giuliani's past made him appear to be anything close to a good-faith bankruptcy filer. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Disastrous Bankruptcy Case Reveals Bankruptcy System’s Loopholes For Influential Debtors appeared first on Above the Law.
EU and Serbia sign agreement to strengthen border management cooperation
JURIST
JUNE 26, 2024
The European Union’s border and coast guard agency (Frontex) and the Republic of Serbia signed a cooperation agreement that facilitates increased cooperation and enhanced border management operations on Tuesday. This new agreement sets out to replace the current framework introduced in 2021 and finalizes negotiations that began in May 2023. As per the Commission’s press release , the agreement will allow Frontex to “carry out joint operations and deploy the European Border an
Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, June 26
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 26, 2024
Share On Wednesday, June 26, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, June 26 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Why Generic ERP Systems Don’t Work for Law Firms Anymore
CARET Legal
JUNE 26, 2024
The limitations of ERP systems are becoming increasingly apparent and many firms are switching to legal practice management platforms. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have long been touted as the one-size-fits-all solution for managing business processes. But, for large law firms, the limitations of ERP systems are becoming increasingly apparent, and many are switching to legal practice management platforms.
Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
House Republicans Ride To The Rescue Of Steve Bannon … Or Pretend To, Anyway
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Curses, foiled again! The post House Republicans Ride To The Rescue Of Steve Bannon … Or Pretend To, Anyway appeared first on Above the Law.
Here’s how machine learning can violate your privacy
LLRX
JUNE 26, 2024
Jordan Awan, Assistant Professor of Statistics, Purdue University explains how machine learning has pushed the boundaries in several fields, including personalized medicine, self-driving cars and customized advertisements. Research has shown, however, that these systems memorize aspects of the data they were trained with in order to learn patterns, which raises concerns for privacy.
AHA Urges Congress to Stop CMS from Enforcing Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
The American Hospital Association sent letters to the Senate and House urging them to support legislation that would prevent the CMS from enforcing its final rule on minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The organization argued that the mandate could lead nursing homes to reduce capacity or close altogether. The post AHA Urges Congress to Stop CMS from Enforcing Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes appeared first on MedCity News.
Independent voters are few in number, influential in close elections – and hard for campaigns to reach
LLRX
JUNE 26, 2024
As the 2024 campaign cycle unfolds, campaign strategists, pollsters and political scientists have been closely watching independent voters. Professor of Political Science Julio Borquez addresses why it appears that independents are important – including to political science scholars like himself.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
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.
AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
The legal profession is remarkably adaptive to changes. The post AI May Not Reduce The Number Of Lawyers Anytime Soon appeared first on Above the Law.
Supreme Court limits scope of anti-bribery law
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 26, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a federal anti-bribery law does not make it a crime for state and local officials to accept a gratuity for acts that they have already taken. Writing for a six-justice majority, Justice Brett Kavanaugh explained that state and local governments already regulate gifts to officials, and so the federal law “does not supplement those state and local rules by subjecting 19 million state and local officials to up to 10 years in federal prison for accepti
Oldest Fully Online Law School Plans To Add Full-Time JD Program
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Congratulations! The post Oldest Fully Online Law School Plans To Add Full-Time JD Program appeared first on Above the Law.
Brazil Supreme Court decriminalises possession of marijuana for personal consumption
JURIST
JUNE 26, 2024
The Supreme Court of Brazil ruled Tuesday to decriminalise possession of marijuana for personal use by a majority vote. The nation’s highest court , in its official announcement expounding on the specifics of the session, stated that the judges also reached a consensus to dedicate an amount of money from the National Anti-Drug Fund that would be allocated to educational campaigns aimed at younger people, which would provide information about the harms of drug use.
6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
Justice Amy Coney Barrett For The Win
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
The best of a sorry bunch. The post Justice Amy Coney Barrett For The Win appeared first on Above the Law.
CPJ calls for immediate release of Syria journalist detained in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
JURIST
JUNE 26, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called on Iraqi Kurdish authorities to “immediately and unconditionally” release Syrian journalist, Sleman Ahmed. Ahmed has been detained for eight months and is facing a charge of espionage under acts of endangering the national security of the Kurdistan Region. He has already faced restrictions accessing legal representation since his arrest and is due to stand trial on June 30.
Can’t Be Bribery If You’re Paid After! — See Also
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
Sweatshirt? $5 Cash? What’s The Difference? : Kavanaugh can’t see the difference, but Jackson sure can. Sign Of Good News : Opinion leak could be good news for Idahoan’s healthcare. Californians Are Getting A New Full-Time Option : California bar blesses Purdue’s online full time option. Place Your Guesses! : What’s next from the Supreme Court ? The post Can’t Be Bribery If You’re Paid After!
“Corruption Law Allows Gifts to State and Local Officials, Supreme Court Rules; The court, which has limited the sweep of several anti-corruption laws, distinguished after-the-fact rewards from before-the-fact bribes”
HowAppealing
JUNE 26, 2024
“Corruption Law Allows Gifts to State and Local Officials, Supreme Court Rules; The court, which has limited the sweep of several anti-corruption laws, distinguished after-the-fact rewards from before-the-fact bribes”: Abbie VanSickle and Adam Liptak of The New York Times have this report.
The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI
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?
Supreme Court Upholds Tax On Unrealized Income While Avoiding The Wealth Tax Question
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
It is interesting to note that a constitutional challenge to a tax law even made it this far. The post Supreme Court Upholds Tax On Unrealized Income While Avoiding The Wealth Tax Question appeared first on Above the Law.
“The Supreme Court Steps Back From the Edge”
HowAppealing
JUNE 26, 2024
“The Supreme Court Steps Back From the Edge”: Linda Greenhouse has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
Seems Like Everything Is A Multidistrict Litigation These Days
Above The Law
JUNE 26, 2024
MDLs are all the rage. The post Seems Like Everything Is A Multidistrict Litigation These Days appeared first on Above the Law.
PreSTAR: a New Template for Pre Submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information
FDA Law Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
By Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA recently released a new eSTAR template for device pre-submissions and 513(g) Requests for Information, referred to as PreSTAR. A pre-submission provides the submitter an opportunity to obtain FDA feedback prior to a planned medical device premarket submission.
Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
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