MyCase
JULY 25, 2024
Revenue leakage is lost income due to internal inefficiencies ranging from uncollected invoices to administrative errors. These lost revenues are a pervasive business problem, with consequences ranging from earnings shortfalls to rising debt and deterioration of your firm’s financial health. Identifying and plugging revenue leaks can put your firm on the fast track to profitable growth.
JURIST
JULY 25, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) , Amnesty International , and FairSquare called Wednesday for the immediate release and compensation of Abdullah Ibhais, a former media manager for Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, following a determination by a UN Body that his 2019 detention was arbitrary and linked to his criticism of migrant worker conditions on World Cup construction sites.
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HowAppealing
JULY 25, 2024
“Justice Elena Kagan Calls for Enforceable Supreme Court Ethics Rules; There are flaws in the justices policing their own behavior, Kagan says”: Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report. Sophia Bollag of The San Francisco Chronicle has an article headlined “ Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said one type of ruling makes her angry enough to punch a wall.” Devan Cole of CNN has a report headlined “ Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court’s code of conduc
JURIST
JULY 25, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Wednesday that Ecuador’s implemented measures to prevent sexual violence in schools were not effectively protecting children amid reports of sexual violence within the educational system. According to the report, 2,827 sexual violence cases were reported within Ecuador’s educational system between January 2020 and June 2024, as well as 6,438 in the last 10 years, respectively.
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.
HowAppealing
JULY 25, 2024
“Elena Kagan Endorses High Court Ethics Enforcement Mechanism”: Suzanne Monyak and Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law have this report. At some point in the not too distant future, Justice Kagan’s remarks today at the Ninth Circuit ’s Judicial Conference will be available for viewing online via C-SPAN.
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HowAppealing
JULY 25, 2024
“Justice Kagan calls for a way to enforce Supreme Court ethics code; Justice Elena Kagan suggested Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. could appoint an outside panel of highly respected judges to review allegations of wrongdoing”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report.
JURIST
JULY 25, 2024
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Wednesday called for the immediate and unconditional release of the Sudanese freelance journalist Omar Mohamed Omar. The journalist was arrested on July 17 after criticizing the governor of Sudan’s North Kordofan state on Facebook. Omar criticized the governor over the lack of services and the worsening water crisis during the civil war, which started in April 2023.
HowAppealing
JULY 25, 2024
“California Supreme Court upholds gig worker law backed by Uber, Lyft”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. Suhauna Hussain of The Los Angeles Times reports that “ California Supreme Court upholds Prop. 22, ending legal saga over status of gig drivers.” Daniel Wiessner and Brendan Pierson of Reuters report that “ California top court upholds ballot measure treating Uber, Lyft drivers as independent contractors.” And Maia Spoto and Natali
JURIST
JULY 25, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated in a report published on Wednesday that the conviction and the imprisonment of Bangladeshi protesters by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal was “unjust” and called for the immediate release of all those sentenced. In its report, HRW denounced the “arbitrary” detention and conviction of 57 Bangladeshi citizens who participated in the July 19 protests in support of the students’ protests in their home country.
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
JULY 25, 2024
“A Scholar-Justice; Contrary to accusations that Amy Coney Barrett is drifting left, she is doing the hard work of building up the originalist legal culture”: John O. McGinnis has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.
JURIST
JULY 25, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday released an article urging Cameroon authorities to revoke a troubling recent decree introduced on July 16 by Emmanuel Mariel Djikdent, the head of the Mfoundi division. The decree outlines a series of measures intended to limit freedom of expression ahead of Cameroon’s 2025 presidential elections, including potential banning from the division for anyone who dangerously insults the [state] institutions or the person who embodies them.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
Pop quiz: should lawyers counsel clients to ignore court orders? (The answer is no, but this AG's office doesn't seem up to speed on that). The post Prisons & State AG Keep Refusing Court Orders To Let Innocent People Out Of Jail appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
JULY 25, 2024
Some of the best personal productivity apps to help lawyers get things done. The post Top Personal Productivity Apps for Busy Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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ABA Journal
JULY 25, 2024
A California school district violated the First Amendment when it punished a first grader who drew a picture for her friend with the phrases “Black…
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
Chevron's return will tell us whose opinions, concurring or not, really matter. The post Is This The Roberts Court Or The Clarence Court? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 25, 2024
“Supreme Court justices are writing more concurrent opinions to accompany rulings”: Mark Walsh has this report online at ABA Journal.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Best Law Schools For Minority Students (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JULY 25, 2024
“How the most right-wing appeals court was reined in by the Supreme Court this term”: Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
The plaintiff's suit is like if RBG's answer was 'When there are 11.' The post Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 25, 2024
A "donut hole" baked into a rushed Delaware General Corporation Law amendment by state lawmakers earlier this year has tripped up most governance concessions that information technology company N-able Inc. granted to its lead investors, a Delaware vice chancellor ruled on Thursday.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
Their court filings were just as accurate as their articles! The post Gateway Pundit Bounced From Bankruptcy For Bad Faith appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
Law 360
JULY 25, 2024
Disney and Lucasfilm must face a former "Star Wars" actor's lawsuit claiming she was unlawfully fired for sharing political views on social media, a California federal judge ruled, saying the companies hadn't shown that her statements impeded their artistic expression.
ABA Journal
JULY 25, 2024
A U.S. Senate bill introduced this week would codify the doctrine of Chevron deference, which allows courts to defer to agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous laws.
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2024
You’d be amazed how many he needs to unload to raise $45 million. The post Ken Griffin Hopes To Cover One-Fourth Of A Dinosaur By Selling Chicago Apartments appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 25, 2024
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Adrienne Lester, senior director of business services at ShareFile, a secure content collaboration, file sharing and sync software.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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