Attorney at Work
JULY 24, 2024
By clearly communicating expectations, you reduce ambiguity, enhance accountability, promote engagement and improve collaboration The post Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2024
The Spanish National Court on Tuesday sentenced a man to 18 years in prison for sending six letter bombs to prominent personalities, including the Spanish Prime Minister, in November 2022. The Audiencia Nacional, Spain’s apex criminal court , sentenced Pompeyo González Pascual, a 76-year-old Spanish man, to a 10-year prison sentence for terrorism and an additional eight years for preparing and placing explosives for terrorist purposes, stating further that Gonzalez’s actions were int
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LawSites
JULY 24, 2024
In reporting yesterday on the record-setting $900 million investment in law practice management company Clio, I included a list of the 10 largest previous investments in legal tech. It did not take long for me to learn that the list was incomplete. So I set about trying to come up with a more accurate list.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2024
Germany’s ruling coalition and conservative opposition reached an agreement on a new proposal on Tuesday to safeguard the Federal Constitutional Court , the highest court in Germany, by introducing changes to the Basic Law. These reforms would shield the court from potential interference from extremist or authoritarian actors. According to Marco Buschmann, Germany’s Minister of Justice, the proposed legislation seeks to enshrine several key requirements to the constitutional level, t
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Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
How low can SCOTUS approval ratings go? The post Fox News Shows Just How Badly Americans Dislike The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
Somebody's gotta keep the Executive in check. Damn sure ain't her. The post Judge Who Threatened To Shoot Teenagers & Promised To Ignore Police Civil Rights Violations Surprised She’s In Trouble appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 24, 2024
The goal of the bar exam is to be a gatekeeper for the legal profession and protect the public. But the current system, dominated by the Uniform Bar Examination, gets a failing grade from Joan Howarth, an academic, an attorney and the author of Shaping the Bar: The Future of Attorney Licensing.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
J.D. Vance brought Yale Law back into the spotlight. The post Yale Law School Not Sending Its Best appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 24, 2024
A victim witness advocate has sued for privacy invasion and defamation following his firing for mistakenly sending a “wacky email” to the entire San…
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Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
Law school may be the perfect place for women in America to prove that the future is female. The post The Best Law Schools For Women (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 24, 2024
A federal judge in Philadelphia has refused to toss a lawsuit accusing the now-defunct law firm Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis of using 401(k) contributions…
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
The partner has "accepted responsibility" for the matter. The post Biglaw Partner Leaves Firm After Drunk Driving appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 24, 2024
Some law firms trying to hold on to their partners are using money to discourage departures.
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Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
Now lawyers can do yoga *and* nap at the office! The post Biglaw Firms Try To Lure Lawyers To The Office With Amenities That Offer The Comforts Of Home appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
JULY 24, 2024
Reading and writing articles published in academic journals and presented at conferences is a central part of being a researcher. When researchers write a scholarly article, they must cite the work of peers to provide context, detail sources of inspiration and explain differences in approaches and results. A positive citation by other researchers is a key measure of visibility for a researcher’s own work.
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
Two major firms top the list. The post A Look At Diversity In Biglaw Equity Partnership appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 24, 2024
Polsinelli is opening a Philadelphia office with more than 20 partners from Holland & Knight. “When the dust settles,” Law.
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Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
It's going to take more than a little poaching to scramble Holland & Knight. The post Biglaw Firm Picks Up 20 Partners From Neighboring Competition appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2024
The British Overseas NGOs for Development (Bond) released its latest report on Tuesday, finding that the UK’s civic space remains under pressure after being downgraded in global rankings. The report examines six key UK trends that threaten civil society. These include ever stricter anti-protest laws, protesters being prevented from mentioning motives in court, tone-policing of charity campaigns, pressure on migrants’ rights charities, increased use of Henry VIII powers , and finally vettin
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
As we navigate the crossroads of tradition and progress, it becomes evident that our choice of words can either open doors or build barriers. The post Unlabeling The Legal Landscape: Embracing Inclusivity In Every Role With Colin Levy appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 24, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International and other NGOs signed a joint statement Tuesday urging Azerbaijan to free wrongfully arrested academic Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and release unjustly imprisoned government critics. Signatories to the statement have followed the case since Ibadoghlu’s arrest on July 23, 2023, and have released several statements advocating for his “immediate and unconditional release.” The statement released on Tuesday condemns the “ongoing crackdo
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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?
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2024
We’re pleased to share the latest in the technology that supports legal operations. The post Live At The Non-Event: The Legal Ops Special Report! appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 24, 2024
“Supreme Court’s Hand-Picked Advocate Argues for Killing Richard Glossip; Oklahoma’s attorney general believes Glossip’s conviction should be overturned; Chief Justice John Roberts chose a former clerk to argue that the AG is wrong”: Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith of The Intercept have this report. You can access the brief at this link.
Law 360
JULY 24, 2024
Egg brand Eggland's Best was hit with a lawsuit accusing it of misleading consumers by describing living conditions for certain laying hens as "pleasant" when in reality those chickens allegedly "live in typical factory farming conditions.
HowAppealing
JULY 24, 2024
“Pa. Supreme Court considering Pittsburgh’s ‘jock tax’ as city’s financial crisis deepens”: Hallie Lauer of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has this report. And Peter Hall of Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that “ Pa. Supreme Court grants limited appeal of ruling striking down Pittsburgh’s ‘jock tax.’ ” You can access Monday’s order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania granting review at this link.
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