OneLegal
DECEMBER 11, 2023
What does going to law school look like as a legal support professional? Here are the pros and cons of going from paralegal to lawyer. The post What to know about going from paralegal to lawyer appeared first on One Legal.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Telegraph released an exclusive report claiming that there is an extensive illicit cash-for-kidney transplant scheme purportedly linked to Apollo Hospitals in Delhi, prompting an investigation by Delhi authorities. The report alleges that individuals from Myanmar were enticed into selling their kidneys to affluent patients, potentially infringing upon Indian and international laws prohibiting organ trafficking.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I began my paralegal career working for one attorney, in one specific area of law. Looking back on that time, I remember personal injury work was so demanding. I felt like I was constantly putting out fires and shuffling paperwork. I thought I was busy then, but nothing prepared me for the circus act of juggling multiple cases for multiple attorneys in different practice areas.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A spokesperson for Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said on social media Monday that the activist has been missing within the prison system for six days. Spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said that Navalny’s team doesn’t “know where [he] is or what’s happening to him.” A long-time critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government, Navalny has been behind bars in Russia since 2021 when he returned to the country after being poisoned by a chemical nerve agent in Germany
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Which of these law firm holiday cards is the best of 2023? Cast your vote! The post ATL Holiday Card Contest: The Finalists! (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
DECEMBER 11, 2023
On Nov. 6, OpenAI introduced the ability for any user with a ChatGPT Plus or Enterprise account to create their own custom versions of ChatGPT, which OpenAI calls GPTs. “GPTs are a new way for anyone to create a tailored version of ChatGPT to be more helpful in their daily life, at specific tasks, at work, or at home—and then share that creation with others,” the company said.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
I guess it really does depend on 'context.' The post Penn Donors Push Out President, Continue Whistling Past The Professor Bringing White Nationalists To Campus appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Amnesty International released a report Monday alleging that the Canadian government consistently violated the human rights of indigenous Wet’suwet’en protestors demonstrating against the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. According to the report, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and private security group Forsythe Security intimidated, harassed and surveilled the Wet’suwet’en, who primarily reside in British Columbia (BC) along the pipeline’s planned route.
Law 360
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Copyright Office on Monday again denied an artist's attempt to register his van Gogh-inspired artwork generated by artificial intelligence, saying there's not enough human involvement for the artist to claim copyright.
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!
LawSites
DECEMBER 11, 2023
There in the bar, it suddenly struck me that I was in a moment that summed up the very essence of what made this conference so unique. It was nearly 11 p.m. on the second night of the TLTF Summit outside Miami. A group of us were in the hotel bar, stridently debating whether an alternative business structure, licensed under Arizona’s liberalized legal regulatory scheme, could deliver legal services in other states.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Fruit Street Health’s complaint alleged that Sharecare violated the terms of their shared business agreement by rolling out its own version of Fruit Street’s diabetes prevention program, which had been previously offered to Sharecare members. Sharecare said that the lawsuit is baseless.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Indian Supreme Court upheld the Union Government’s 2019 decision to repeal the special status accorded to the states of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370 of the India Constitution on Monday. The Court declared Article 370 a temporary provision, stating that the constitution did not indicate that Jammu and Kashmir should retain sovereignty after both acceded to the country and became integral parts of India.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Who cares about honor code violations when you could be making moneyyy The post Biglaw Associate Who Cheated His Way To Six Figures Allowed To Practice In 3 States appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Several UK LGBTQIA+ and military organizations published a letter Monday to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak demanding the government address its commitment to discuss reparations owed to LGBTQIA+ veterans, days after the UK government announced that the planned debate in the House of Commons regarding the issue will no longer be going ahead. Previous Defence Minister, Ben Wallace, initially promised to hold a parliamentary debate on the topic in response to an independent report on the service of LGB
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
For Biglaw firms, four days spent working in the office is a trend that's slowly building momentum. The post Top Biglaw Firm Will Require 4 In-Office Work Days Each Week, Starting In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Supreme Court Eyeing Fifth Circuit, But Too Early to Decipher Why”: Adam Feldman, creator of the “ Empirical SCOTUS ” blog, has this essay online at Bloomberg Law. The post “Supreme Court Eyeing Fifth Circuit, But Too Early to Decipher Why” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Yup, we're starting with crude jokes. The post Steptoe Loses Its Johnson appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Supreme Court Turns Away Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy; Washington State, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ ban.” David G.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Permitting microaggressions to go unpunished may be good for us. The post On Arguments In Favor Of Genocide appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this very interesting report. The post “Colonialism’s Shadow Hangs Over First Circuit Puerto Rico Trips” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In a letter to CMS, four senators asked for better data collection on the practices of Medicare Advantage plans, including when it comes to prior authorization.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Muppetproof”: You can access the new episode of the “Divided Argument” podcast via this link. The post “Muppetproof” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A lot of firms see income partners as a big part of their future plans. The post Nonequity Partners Are The Future Of Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“57. Another Bad Day for the Purcell “Principle”; A new decision by the full Fifth Circuit helps to illustrate some of the many problems with how the Supreme Court says lower courts are supposed to handle emergency applications in election cases.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. The post “57.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Check out our most comprehensive survey yet for new data on corporate counsel pay. The post The 2023 In-House Compensation Report Is Here! appeared first on Above the Law.
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