JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada found Friday that the government acted dishonestly when it reneged on an 1877 treaty to an Alberta indigenous community and allowed for declaratory relief. The case concerned the Blood Tribe, which is a member tribe of the Blackfoot Confederacy of First Nations. In 1877, the Crown and the Blackfoot Confederacy signed Treaty No. 7.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 12, 2024
Share California homeowner George Sheetz won a victory at the Supreme Court on Friday in his challenge to the constitutionality of a fee that he was required to pay the county to receive a permit to build his home. In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the justices agreed with Sheetz that conditions on building permits should be subject to heightened scrutiny even if they were authorized by legislation, rather than imposed on an individual basis by administrators.
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JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
The District Court of Hong Kong sentenced Portuguese national and former president of the now-dissolved Hong Kong Independence Party Joseph John on Thursday to five years in prison for conspiring to incite others to commit secession under the China-imposed National Security Law. John is the first European citizen jailed under the law. John was convicted in February of inciting others to commit secession by posting seditious statements on the Hong Kong Independence Party’s social media acco
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
The work of artificial intelligence definitely still needs to be reviewed by a lawyer. The post Artificial Intelligence May Not Disrupt The Legal Profession For A While appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
The German Federal Criminal Police arrested on Wednesday Sohail A, a suspected member of the foreign terrorist organizations Liwa Jund al-Rahman and the Islamimc State, on behalf of the Prosecutor General. The Prosecutor General obtained an arrest warrant from the Federal Court on March 20. The Federal Court granted the permission for two reasons. First, Sohail A is strongly suspected of being a member of terrorist organizations Liwa Jund al Rahman and the Islamic State, which is an offense unde
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 12, 2024
Share The justices on Friday ruled in favor of a group of truck drivers who transport goods for Wonder Bread in their arbitration dispute. Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St. is another of the court’s numerous cases interpreting the Federal Arbitration Act’s command that courts enforce mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Bissonnette involves an exception from the FAA for any “class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce,” and the question in Bissonnette is whether tha
JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
The Dominican Republic Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation on Thursday into the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl by an immigration officer. Human Rights Activist Santiago Molina filed on Tuesday a criminal complaint against an immigration officer for the rape of a minor. The activist stated that in the early morning of April 5, immigration officers entered a neighborhood in Punta Cana by forcibly breaking into houses while searching for Haitians.
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
Does a 'lifetime' appointment to the high court only last until it's no longer politically convenient? The post Under Pressure To Retire, Sonia Sotomayor Ought To Tell Detractors To ‘Go Pound Sand’ appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 12, 2024
Share We were live as the court released opinions in three cases from the current term. In Sheetz v. El Dorado County , a challenge to a traffic impact mitigation fee levied on a California man who wanted to build a home on his property, the court held that the takings clause does not distinguish between legislative and administrative permit conditions.
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
From the let's-make-sure-everyone-but-taxpayers-get-home-safely dept The post Police Chief Hailed As A Hero For Crashing Into A Car While Fleeing The Scene Of A Shooting appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
APRIL 12, 2024
How can we ensure that your attorneys can focus on their primary roles without being overwhelmed? The answer lies in law firm management software. Running a law firm is no small feat. It involves a complex array of tasks such as managing client relationships , overseeing case management, preparing documents, and so much more. Amidst all these responsibilities, it’s important to remember that your attorneys are there to do what they do best – provide exceptional legal advice, represen
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
CMS released a proposed rule this week that would boost hospitals’ inpatient payment rates by 2.6%. Hospitals groups have swiftly denounced this plan, arguing that this payment update is insufficient and will jeopardize hospitals’ financial stability. The post Why Hospitals Are Condemning CMS’ Proposed Inpatient Payment Rule appeared first on MedCity News.
My Shingle
APRIL 12, 2024
Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time. First up – a summary comparison of five gen AI platforms and their legal research… The post Some GenAI to Help Your New Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle.
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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
APRIL 12, 2024
News of the associate's tragic death comes during a time of renewed interest in mental health assistance for attorneys. If you are concerned about yourself or another lawyer, there is help available. The post Associate At Top Biglaw Firm Dies By Suicide appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 12, 2024
After an Oregon federal court's recent Wakefield v. ViSalus ruling that the doctrine of constitutional avoidance precluded it from deciding whether a $925 million Telephone Consumer Protection Act damages award was constitutionally sound, further guidance is needed on when statutory damages violate due process, says Michael Klotz at O'Melveny.
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
Stewart doesn't seem to have lost his comedic chops, or his ability to bring complicated, often wonky, topics to the masses. The post Finance Docket: FTC Chair Appears On The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Slams Tech Monopolies appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
APRIL 12, 2024
Law firms are adopting tech, from revolutionary AI tools to document review. Are AI lawyers next? The post AI lawyers: Are robots coming for your job? appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
Congratulations on being a new partner! Now what? The post The Journey From Associate To Partner: Navigating New Waters appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 12, 2024
The proposed Delaware General Corporation Law amendment in response to the Court of Chancery's recent opinion in West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Moelis would upend the foundational principle of corporate law holding that directors govern corporations in the interest of stockholders — and the potential harm would be substantial, say attorneys at Block & Leviton.
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
Cheers! The post And Then There Was One: Penultimate For-Profit Law School Changes Its Ways appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 12, 2024
A former al-Qaida member has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify disqualification protocol for judges overseeing a case related to their prior work as a government attorney, and energy drink manufacturers want the court to develop a modern-day test to determine if companies qualify as price-discrimination competitors. Here's four high court petitions filed recently that you might've missed.
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Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
How do we continue to govern data and AI without hindering development? The post Navigating The Data Deluge: Privacy, AI Governance, And The Future Of Innovation appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) reportedly withdrew Friday three out of 15 lookout notices against suspects of the attack on the Indian High Commission in London in March 2023, according to Indian national newspaper Indian Express. The alleged attack took place on March 19, 2023, during protests outside the Indian High Commission by alleged separatists called “Khalistanis.” A lookout notice is a formal request issued by Indian law enforcement agencies to monitor and
Above The Law
APRIL 12, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 12, 2024
The EU Parliament approved legislation on Wednesday regarding the rights and treatment of migrants and asylum seekers within the bloc. The legislation furthers the Migration and Asylum Pact , which seeks to expand the current rights that these groups have while solidifying the procedure around their treatment across the EU. The legislation includes a broad range of migrant issues from standards related to the qualification for migrant or refugee status, to screening procedures and how to receive
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