Sterno

JANUARY 6, 2025

Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies. Solution: Marzban began using Transcript Genius for what he describes as "a blunt dialog about what I didn't get right.

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JURIST

JANUARY 6, 2025

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) reported Monday that at least 31 women were executed under Islamic law in 2024, which marks the highest annual toll in 17 years. The report also highlighted a troubling surge in executions disproportionately affecting female prisoners. The report stated that approximately 70 percent of them were accused of killing their male partners, often in the context of an abusive marriage, including child brides.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment provides that "[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right.to be confronted with the witnesses against him." Moreover, in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 (2004), the Supreme Court found that.

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JURIST

JANUARY 6, 2025

Authorities evacuated Ecuadorian former vice president Jorge Glas from prison on Sunday following a series of incidents in La Roca maximum security prison. Sources confirmed incidents in La Roca prison in Guayaquil, as prisoners mutinied and burned both mattresses and newspapers. This was allegedly done in an attempt against the former Vice President’s life.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 6, 2025

“California PAGA Cases All Have Individual Claims, Justices Say; Opinion points to limits of recent Balderas ruling; PAGA claims have both representative and individual pieces”: Maia Spoto of Bloomberg Law has this report on a decision that California’s Second District Court of Appeal issued last Monday.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

“TikTok should lose its big Supreme Court case; The Supreme Court case asking if the government can ban TikTok is easier than it looks”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Families USA led a letter urging the new Congress, which was sworn in on Jan. 3, to protect Medicaid. The post Over 300 Organizations Call on New Congress to Safeguard and Strengthen Medicaid appeared first on MedCity News.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

“Courts in State of Disarray on Law Disarming Felons; The Supreme Court has repeatedly ducked Second Amendment challenges to the law; Starkly differing decisions from federal appeals courts last month may change that”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this new installment of his “Sidebar” column online at The New York Times.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Legal boundaries, when approached creatively, can lead to smarter, more innovative solutions. The post Start With ‘Yes, If’: How I Help Teams Innovate Without Fear appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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JANUARY 6, 2025

“Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to hear Maine cases in return to appeals court”: Nicole Ogrysko of Maine Public Radio has this report.

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Parasec

JANUARY 6, 2025

A NOTE FROM FRANCES Corporate Operations Manager In today’s dynamic regulatory environment, businesses face various compliance requirements that can be challenging to navigate. A prime example is the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was introduced last year. The CTA required millions of businesses to submit detailed reports on their owners and controlling parties to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 6, 2025

“Abbott Appoints James Sullivan to Texas Supreme Court, Elevates Jimmy Blacklock to Chief Justice; Sullivan has served as general counsel to Abbott since 2021”: Cameron Abrams of The Texan has this report.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

From dean to LSAC president. The post There’s A New President Of The LSAC appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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JANUARY 6, 2025

“Another pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election offers two familiar outcomes; Either liberals will cement their control through 2028 or Justice Brian Hagedorn will regain the pivotal swing vote”: Jack Kelly of Wisconsin Watch has this report.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Associates are reportedly 'furious.' The post Biglaw Firm Breaks With Trend, Requires Associates To Be In Office 5 Days A Week appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 6, 2025

“Arkansas Supreme Court majority blocks chief justices attempt to fire 10 judiciary employees; Chief Justice Karen Baker does not have the authority to fire certain employees, five justices said, calling her actions retaliatory”: Tess Vrbin of Arkansas Advocate has this report.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Artificial intelligence is not replacing lawyers any time soon. The post First Fully A.I. Drafted Complaint Filed In Federal Court And… It’s Hot Garbage! appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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JANUARY 6, 2025

“The Promise and Perils of Presidential Power”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link and on YouTube.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Associates who made 'incredible personal sacrifices' will be receiving HUGE bonuses. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses Up To 130% Above Market For Its Highest Billers appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 6, 2025

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post It Is What It Is Can You Plead That in Court? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Let's hope this is the last! The post Serial Harasser Gets Disbarred For The Second Time appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

JANUARY 6, 2025

On Dec. 5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

This first edition highlights several important cases litigated by some of the biggest national firms over the last month of 2024. The post Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers appeared first on Above the Law.

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 6, 2025

For attorneys managing intricate cases, constantly ensuring efficiency and accuracy can be challenging. Mediation and settlement processes are often complex and time-sensitive, requiring meticulous coordination, extensive negotiation, and accurate documentation. For attorneys managing such intricate cases, constantly ensuring efficiency and accuracy can be challenging.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

CES has historically introduced tech that crosses over to the legal industry. The post CES 2025: Insights For Legal From The Worlds Biggest Consumer Electronics Show appeared first on Above the Law.

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