Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2024
A Pennsylvania federal court’s recent dismissal of the defendants’ counterclaims in Morgan v. Noss should remind attorneys to avoid the temptation to repackage a claim’s facts and law into a mirror-image counterclaim, as this approach will often result in a waste of time and resources, says Matthew Selmasska at Kaufman Dolowich.
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 14, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central, Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) will hold its 74th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs. Due to the large number of graduates who reside outside of the Houston area, this event will be presented via a virtual live stream to acknowledge the accomplishments of all graduates equally.
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JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2024
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared internal documents with CBS News on Tuesday concerning two incoming changes to border policies for the Canada-US border, which will aim to expedite the processing time on migrants’ applications for border officials. These changes include decreasing the time migrants are allowed with their lawyers from a minimum of 24 hours to a minimum of 4 hours.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2024
Caryn Devins Strickland’s ordeal highlights the need to pass the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA) and extending Title VII protections to more than 30,000 federal judiciary employees. The post Public Defender’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against The Federal Judiciary Highlights The Urgency Of Reform 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
AUGUST 14, 2024
Steve Akam, a Cameroonian social media activist, is feared to have forcibly disappeared, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) news report issued Tuesday. Human Rights Watch issued a statement demanding Akam’s whereabouts and advocating his release. Akam was reportedly last seen in a video circulated online on July 21, in which he is being arrested.
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JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2024
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, through a statement posted by her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, called for an investigation into the killings that occurred during weeks of protests in Bangladesh. In her first public statement since leaving the country, Hasina expressed deep sorrow for the lives lost and demanded punishment for those responsible for what she described as “terrorist aggression.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2024
“Reprimand of Judge Who Ordered Teen Handcuffed Affirmed by Panel; Roger Benitez disciplined for handcuffing of defendant’s daughter; Judicial committee said penalties were ‘appropriate’”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a decision that the Committee on Judicial Conduct and Disability of the Judicial Conference of the United States issued yesterday.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2024
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) announced the arrest of Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Oleksandr Kheil, along with three other suspects on Monday as part of an investigation into widespread bribery and corruption. In a press release, the SSU confirmed the arrest of the deputy minister following a comprehensive investigation into the corruption scheme, which received support from the Ukrainian Minister of Energy.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2024
“Alaska Prosecutor Accused of Exploiting Judge Ties for Recusal; Alaska prosecutor allegedly tried to spur recusal with conflicted lawyer; Allegations part of judicial misconduct fallout”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has a report that begins, “A federal public defender has accused the US attorney’s office in Alaska of trying to force a judge’s recusal in a controversial murder case last year by adding a prosecutor to the trial team who had sent nude photos to the judge.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2024
Tomoya Obokata, UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, reported that the Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program will serve as a “breeding ground for contemporary slavery” last week. The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows Canadian employers to take on foreign workers for temporary jobs. The UN report states that the program institutionalises a “significant power imbalance” between foreign workers and migrants and their employers that be
EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 14, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 804(b)(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay In a prosecution for homicide or in a civil case, [for] a statement that the declarant, while believing the declarant’s death to be imminent, made about its.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 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
AUGUST 14, 2024
The firm is the first to defer start dates for incoming associates in 2024. Let's hope this doesn't turn into a trend. The post Prominent Regional Firm To Delay Start Date For First-Year Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
A public defender representing disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi in his embezzlement trial asked a former accounting employee Tuesday about a secret bank account being used…
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2024
More machinations at the Alaska federal courthouse than at Melrose Place. The post Courthouse Scandal Gets Even Wilder As Prosecutors Accused Of Trying To Manipulate Judge Assignments appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed an Iowa law to take effect that polices books in school libraries, saying a federal judge who blocked…
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2024
Finkelman, a managing director and AI expert at BRG, shares some insights about this recent court ruling. The post Understanding The DOJ’s Landmark Ruling Against Google: A Conversation With Richard Finkelman appeared first on Above the Law.
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NCBA
AUGUST 14, 2024
By Rachel L. Royal The legal field is notoriously slow to change, particularly with technology, and the use of AI is no exception. When I first heard about ChatGPT in 2022, I was staunchly against using it. My resistance stemmed from various reasons, but chiefly, I felt like it was “cheating.” Because I have always […] The post Ethical and Practical AI Use for Paralegals: Part 1 first appeared on NCBarBlog.
Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2024
A former Navistar employee can pursue wage claims against the manufacturer for allegedly mishandling meal breaks and shift differentials when calculating her pay, but she'll need to beef up allegations regarding protective gear to pursue those in the suit, an Illinois federal judge said Tuesday.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2024
A new study by iManage and Above the Law sheds light on the priorities and successes of these organizations. The post Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2024
A Washington federal judge on Wednesday canceled a $72 million jury award against The Boeing Co. for misappropriating electric jet startup Zunum Aero Inc.'s trade secrets, finding Zunum offered "only vague and amorphous descriptions" of the trade secrets at trial.
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.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
A Chicago lawyer sentenced to prison for bank embezzlement Tuesday interrupted the judge throughout the proceeding and claimed that the case against him “is an…
Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2024
Delaware's Chancery Court on Wednesday dismissed private equity firm Sunstone Partners' lawsuit accusing Synopsys Inc. of breaching an exclusivity provision for a potential sale of its security testing services business, saying Sunstone failed to adequately allege Synopsys solicited proposals from other potential buyers.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2024
Sunlight really is the best disinfectant! The post Judge Mysteriously Recuses From X Case After Being Called Out For Having Tesla Stock appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2024
Not much can strike more terror into the hearts of aspiring lawyers than the LSAT and the bar exam. Right now, these tests are having a moment.
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