ALPS
DECEMBER 5, 2024
In this mini episode of ALPS In Brief, our Bar & Affinity Partner Strategist Rio Peterson sits down with Bob Paolini, Executive Director at the Vermont Bar Association to discuss the importance of bar partnerships, how they create value for members, and the pivotal role bars play in the legal community.
JURIST
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday documenting extensive human rights abuses by Saudi employers and apathy by state agencies. The report crafted a series of suggestions for Saudi agencies, employers, and relevant parties to curtail future abuses, which it argues are particularly salient following the kingdom’s bid for the 2035 FIFA World Cup.
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Share We are now officially on Bluesky. Follow us there for breaking news and updates on orders, arguments, and opinions. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care (Adam Liptak & Emily Bazelon, The New York Times) Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee ban on transgender care.
JURIST
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Russia has been subjecting 314 children to its system of coerced adoption and fostering, according to the investigation released by Yale School of Public Health’s Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) Tuesday. The HRL began documenting potential violations of international law by Russia in Ukraine as part of an initiative led by the US Department of State in 2022.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
No mere ethics code can bind Neil! The post What’s Up With Neil Gorsuch’s Hatred Of An Enforceable Ethics Code For The Supreme Court? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
He doesn't seem that concerned about this confirmation battle. The post FBI Nominee Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Olivia Troye For Aggravated Mean Words Crimes appeared first on Above the Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 701 provides that If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is: (a) rationally based on the witness’s perception; (b) helpful to clearly.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
In this op-ed, Walter Copan and Tim Fist argue that in order to counter threats from China, Congress must prioritize NIST. The post To Counter China And Support National Security, Congress Must Empower NIST appeared first on Above the Law.
Day on Torts
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The following graphs demonstrate the resolution of personal injury, wrongful death, and other tort cases in Crockett County, Tennessee during the last six fiscal years ending June 30, 2023. BirdDog Law shares this information for every county in Tennessee. Click on BirdDog’s County Pages , go to the county of choice, and click on Court Statistics.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The Biglaw firm in question is one of the worst when it comes to exacerbating climate change. The post Climate Activists Stage Protest At Biglaw Megafirm, Decrying Its ‘Crimes Against The Planet’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“Act 10 could take center stage in upcoming state Supreme Court election”: Laura Schulte of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
From distinguished to despicable, who should be Above the Law’s Lawyer of the Year for 2024? The post Above The Law’s 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Contest: Nominations Needed appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“Boeing Plea Deal Rejected by Judge O’Connor; Judge O’Connor agrees with the 737 MAX crashes victims’ families that the deal’s proposed corporate monitor provision ‘marginalizes’ the court and raises other concerns”: Paul Cassell has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
There may be some challenges ahead, but it's going to be a great year. The post Biglaw’s 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“Dont Mistake Neil Gorsuchs Abrupt Recusal for Actual Ethics”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Why match the market when you can go beyond! The post Biglaw Firm Beats The Market For Associate Bonuses. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“The Left Picks Fight Against Charles Pickering; A nomination suddenly gets targeted”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Plus, additional merit-based bonuses. Congratulations! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Offers Huge Stacks Of Bonus Cash To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“Gorsuch Stays Quiet at High Court Transgender Rights Argument; Case tests Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors; Gorsuch authored court’s 2020 landmark LGBTQ+ ruling”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Almost like he doesn't care about the victims as much as he cares about generating a headline. The post Judge Nixes Boeing Plea Deal Because Parties Had Agreed NOT To Discriminate Against Black People appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“L.W., a trans teen from Tennessee, has her day in the Supreme Court; The 16-year-old is among the plaintiffs in a highly anticipated case argued Wednesday; At issue is their state’s ban on gender transition care for minors”: Casey Parks of The Washington Post has this report.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
There's evidence to support the motive pretty much everyone jumped to as soon as they heard about the killing. The post The Possible Law School Connection To The UnitedHealth CEO Murder appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“Inside the Supreme Court arguments on transgender care”: Mark Walsh has this View from the Court post at “SCOTUSblog.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Build your reputation, nurture relationships, and aim to leave every place you go better than you found it. The post It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You: The Biggest Lesson I Learned In 2024 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 5, 2024
“Justice Gorsuch will sit out a pending environmental case, citing ethics code; Liberal groups and members of Congress had urged the conservative justice to recuse himself because of previous ties with billionaire Philip Anschutz”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report.
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