NCBA
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
By Andrea M. Blosser In the legal field, the term “pro bono” refers to legal services provided voluntarily and without payment. While most people think of attorneys when they hear about pro bono work, paralegals play an equally important role in providing these services. In North Carolina, pro bono paralegal work not only supports access […] The post The Importance of Pro Bono Paralegal Work first appeared on NCBarBlog.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights released its ruling in the Case of Pérez Lucas et al v. Guatemala on Thursday, finding the State responsible for the forced disappearance of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989. The court determined that Guatemala violated multiple rights under the American Convention on Human Rights when state agents forcibly disappeared Agapito Pérez Lucas, Nicolás Mateo, Macario Pú Chivalán, and Luis Ruiz Luis, who were Indigenous Maya K’iche’ me
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
After this, you'll probably be even more convinced that judge shopping is a problem. The post Unhinged Federal Judge Thinks Criticizing Judge Shopping Causes Death Threats appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in a report on Thursday that the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta routinely violates the constitutional rights of individuals in its custody. The DOJ’s report revealed the findings of a civil rights investigation launched in July 2023, uncovering pervasive abuses at the facility that included failures to protect inmates from violence, the use of excessive force, and neglect of essential medical care and humane living conditions.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“Federal Judicial Selection in the Next Administration”: The Federalist Society has posted this video on Youtube, along with a video titled “ On Building a Courageous and Effective Career.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“US Supreme Court Bucks Recent Trend, Announces Opinion Release; Justices to release first opinion in argued case Nov. 22; Cases from October sitting likely candidates for decision”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The European Commission fined Meta $797.72 million euro on Wednesday for abusing its dominant position and breaching EU Antitrust rules. The EU opened these proceedings against Meta in 2021 for the anti-competitive advertising model adopted in the operation of Facebook Marketplace. Meta, formerly known as Facebook Inc., owns several social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“A GOP Supreme Court will now decide the fate of transgender Americans; The legal question in United States v. Skrmetti is whether the word ‘all’ means ‘all’; There’s no guarantee that this Court will say that it does”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Supreme Court of India directed Friday the newly formed Jammu & Kashmir union territory government to frame a policy for the premature release of prisoners. The Supreme Court directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to develop a policy on the premature release of prisoners after a former security personnel who was convicted of killing three colleagues in 2006 sought early release.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“No Matter How Bad You Think an Attorney General Matt Gaetz Would Be, He’ll Be Worse; Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Justice Department would destroy the agency, quite possibly forever”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that Poland violated the right to a fair trial enshrined in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights by quashing and modifying the sentence of a prisoner who had already served the majority of his sentence. The Polish applicant, Zakrewski, contended that Poland violated his right to a fair trial by reopening his criminal proceedings with the sole aim of increasing the penalty originally imposed.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“A SCOTUS Short-Lister Has Flip-Flopped to Embrace One of Trump’s Worst Positions”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Edwards, on Thursday called on Ecuador to investigate and prosecute the alleged torture of its former vice president Jorge Glas. The Special Rapporteur raised alarm over the conditions of Glas, who has shown signs of physical and psychological torture. According to medical reports provided, Glas has suffered “dislocated thumbs, lacerations on wrists from over-use of handcuffs, and contusions and bruising on his arms, thighs and thorax” whic
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Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Tantrums Aren't Just For Kids!: Partner demands apologies from associate who took his parking spot. Fighting For The Future: Climate protestors target "fossil fuel enablers." You Might Say You Like Free Markets: Weird that you're attacking free association. The Winner Is In!: These are the four words you don't want to hear as a lawyer ! The post Biglaw Dispute Resolution Partner Goes Low In Parking Dispute — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a legislative subpoena cannot interfere with an execution scheduled by the judiciary, emphasizing the importance of separation of powers. The ruling centers on the case of Robert Roberson, who was convicted in 2003 of killing his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, through shaken baby syndrome—a diagnosis now widely debated.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Recent patent prosecution data reveals a striking trend: the percentage of utility patents containing "non-transitory" software claims continued to increase -- from virtually zero 15 years ago to nearly 22% in 2024. This dramatic rise illustrates both the central role of software in our patent system and the peculiar formalistic requirements that have emerged around software patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Hong Kong High Court on Thursday sentenced the ringleader of a bomb plot targeting Hong Kong police to 23 years and 10 months imprisonment. Ng Chi-hung was convicted of “conspiracy to commit a bombing of prescribed object” under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance. The court also sentenced six other individuals. Wong Chun-keung, the leader of the “Dragon Slaying Brigade,” was sentenced to prison for 13 years and six months.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
“Federalist Society Leader Thanks Liberal Panelists After Ambush”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report.
CaseFleet
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Handling complex medical malpractice defense cases, often with over 20,000 pages of medical records, requires more than just organization—it demands efficiency and precision. For Tom Prato , a partner at Brown, Gruttadaro & Prato PLLC in Rochester, NY, staying ahead means using Casefleet since 2017 to streamline his document review and case management process.
Law 360
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Meta Platforms and other social media giants must face most of the public nuisance claims brought by school districts and local government entities in multidistrict litigation alleging the companies designed their platforms to addict children, a California federal judge ruled Friday.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
It's not about how many cards you collect, it's about finding your tribe in this conference jungle gym. The post Conquering Conferences: Nurturing Long-Term Friendships 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
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Elon Musk is expanding his breach of contract, fraud and antitrust suit in California federal court against OpenAI and its founder, Sam Altman, this time adding Microsoft and erstwhile business partner Reid Hoffman to the list of defendants.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Please oh please, let the universe give us one perfect, hilarious thing. The post Rudy’s Lawyers Are Pulling The Ripcord appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This is your annual opportunity to make some things happen in marketing and business development. Don’t miss it! The post New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
At least he's apologized. The post Biglaw Partner Throws Temper Tantrum When Pregnant Associate Nabs His Parking Spot appeared first on Above the Law.
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