JURIST
JUNE 20, 2024
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned on Wednesday Chinese authorities’ ongoing suppression of the Muslim community in Xinjiang. The civil rights and advocacy NGO accused the Chinese government of attempting to “erase” Uyghur culture, the Chinese Muslim ethnic minority, by renaming their villages in a manner that reflects the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ideology.
Attorney at Work
JUNE 20, 2024
Analog Attorney | Our top-tier list of the best fountain pen stores in five cities. The post The Best Fountain Pen Store in Your Town appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
JUNE 20, 2024
The European Union (EU) agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the Presidency of the Council of the EU confirmed Thursday. This new set of measures is the fourteenth package the EU has issued since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the sanctions will “further deny Russia access to key technologies … and tackle Putin’s shadow fleet and shadow banking network abroad.” The package also
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 20, 2024
Share On Thursday, June 20, 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 Thursday, June 20 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
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JURIST
JUNE 20, 2024
The Norwegian Ministry of Children and Families announced on Wednesday that it would not stop international adoptions amid an investigation into out-of-country adoption practices but would instead implement risk-reducing measures to ensure that adoptions to Norway are safe and secure. In 2023, the Norwegian government established a committee to investigate illegal or unethical practices in international adoptions.
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JURIST
JUNE 20, 2024
The UK Supreme Court held Thursday that Surrey’s planning authorities acted unlawfully when granting planning permission for an oil well development in 2019. The court ruled that the authorities should have considered certain environmental impacts when making the decision. The three-to-two decision of the five justices allowed the appeal of a previous resident of Surrey, Sarah Finch.
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Under the Affordable Care Act, most private health insurance plans are required to cover birth control methods approved by the FDA without out-of-pocket costs. But not all plans are doing this, Bernie Sanders declared in a letter. The post Bernie Sanders Urges GAO To Investigate Payers Over Birth Control Coverage appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
JUNE 20, 2024
The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
A very serious ethical shituation for this lawyer turned out to have an ending happier than the poop emoji. The post Lawyer Suspended For Pooping In Pringles Can Gets His Law License Reinstated appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
JUNE 20, 2024
An Ohio lawyer has been reinstated to practice after a suspension for tossing a poop-filled Pringles can into the parking lot of a victims advocacy…
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
He's got Jesus. and discount codes! The post Mike Lindell Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 20, 2024
Share The court handed a win to a former-city council member in Texas on Thursday, clearing the way for her federal civil rights claim to move forward. Sylvia Gonzalez contends that her 2019 arrest on charges that she had tampered with government records came in retaliation for her criticism of the city manager in Castle Hills, Tex. In a brief unsigned opinion, the justices reinstated Gonzalez’s claim after a federal appeals court had thrown it out, holding that the lower court had applied an “o
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
You need to invest time and effort into the right people. The post Top 5 Mistakes Lawyers Make When Networking appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
JUNE 20, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday said Russian authorities have violated their human rights obligations by suppressing the Ukrainian language and injecting propaganda into educational curricula in occupied Ukrainian territories. The report claims Russian authorities continue to suppress the Ukrainian language and curriculum in the territories of Ukraine that Russian forces have occupied since February 2022, when Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Assisted Reproductive Technology legal developments are unlikely to slow down any time soon. And more drama is, no doubt, in store. The post Keeping Up With IVF Legal Developments (Summer 2024 Edition) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JUNE 20, 2024
A former information technology employee at New England Law in Boston was arraigned last week on larceny charges for allegedly making about $68,000 in unauthorized…
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Get off the case, dude. The post Judge Glanville Channels His Inner Bartelby And ‘Rather Nots’ Demand To Recuse appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
JUNE 20, 2024
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Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Subtle. The post Media Matters Isn’t Saying Judge Reed O’Connor Is Conflicted. They’re Just Saying That He Stands To Financially Benefit From Twitter SLAPP Suit. appeared first on Above the Law.
Intelligize Blog
JUNE 20, 2024
There is no indication of the typical “summer slowdown” at the Public Company Accounting and Oversight Board or the Financial Accounting Standards Board. In fact, the PCAOB and FASB have been quite active in June, approving a slew of rule changes. Here is a round-up of their recent activity. PCAOB Perhaps the biggest story in the audit world was the PCAOB’s 5-0 vote on June 12 to expand liability for individuals who contribute to accounting firms’ violations of audit standards.
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Are you afraid of making more money? The post Why Shouldn’t Lawyers Be Scared Of Project Management? appeared first on Above the Law.
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LLRX
JUNE 20, 2024
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Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Law school deans are on the defense for the very existence of U.S. democracy. The post Law School Deans ‘Fearful’ For Democracy, Urge Lawyers To Train To Sustain Rule Of Law appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JUNE 20, 2024
Complying with the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements required by FinCen can be confusing and intimidating; especially if your business operates under an “Anonymous LLC”. While trying to comply.
Above The Law
JUNE 20, 2024
Sullivan and Cromwell's approach to campus antisemitism continues to cross the line into silencing protest. The post S&C Makes Speech Chilling Request Of Law School Groups appeared first on Above the Law.
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