JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Monday that the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) violated the US Constitution’s First Amendment when it tweeted several posts that were not “germane” to the legal profession. Since membership in the state bar is required for US lawyers to practice within the state, the court held that the bar’s communications must be related to the legal profession.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“US Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Borrows From Other Judges — But Not Always; Supreme Court announced conduct code following controversies; Justices’ version reflects ‘unique institutional setting’”: Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News has this report. Joan Biskupic of CNN has a news analysis headlined “ Why the Supreme Court says ethics controversies are just a ‘misunderstanding.’ ” In commentary, The Washington Post has published an editorial titled “ Supreme Court’

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The US Supreme Court announced a code of ethics Monday amid ethics scandals and public pressure. The new code claims to respond to the “misunderstanding that the Justices of [the Supreme] Court, unlike all other jurists in this country, regard themselves as unrestricted by any ethics rules.” It is made up of five canons and four pages of commentary.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“The US supreme court’s new ‘ethics code’ is an embarrassment”: Columnist Moira Donegan has this essay online at The Guardian. The post “The US supreme court’s new ‘ethics code’ is an embarrassment” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A California federal judge ruled against major social media platforms on Tuesday in their effort to dismiss a case brought by concerned parents, advocacy groups and school districts against the social media platforms’ addictive design. The plaintiffs asserted that social media platforms—like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Google—are defective by design in three major areas, which has caused millions of children to become addicted to the platforms.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

France issued arrest warrants on Wednesday for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher al-Assad, the de facto chief of the Syrian elite military unit, as well as two high-ranking armed forces generals. The arrest warrants stem from two chemical weapons attacks that occurred in Ghouta, Syria in August 2013. The warrants are in connection with the ongoing investigation into the two chemical weapons attacks.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Spending on Pa. Supreme Court race broke records, set precedent for outside influence”: Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA have this report. The post “Spending on Pa. Supreme Court race broke records, set precedent for outside influence” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nigeria’s two largest labor unions launched on Tuesday a nationwide strike that is expected to continue indefinitely, until “the government at all levels wakes up to their responsibilities.” The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) jointly announced the strike in defiance of a court order following the assault of the NLC President Joe Ajaero by Nigerian authorities.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“The Supreme Court’s new ethics rules, decoded”: Columnist Alexandra Petri has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “The Supreme Court’s new ethics rules, decoded” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

During a Cabinet meeting held Monday, the Nepalese government banned the social media platform TikTok, according to local newspaper Kantipur. Minister for Communication Rekha Sharma announced the decision by underlining the “negative effects of [the app] on social harmony and goodwill.” She also mentioned that preparations for the implementation of the decision are already underway.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Supreme Court Urged to Rule Against Mandatory Repatriation Tax; Couple says upholding tax would broaden Congress’s tax powers; US says law is indistinguishable from other income taxes”: John Woolley of Bloomberg Tax has this report. You can access petitioners’ Reply Brief filed today in the U.S. Supreme Court at this link. The post “Supreme Court Urged to Rule Against Mandatory Repatriation Tax; Couple says upholding tax would broaden Congress’s tax powers; US says law i

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Peruvian law students from the Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Políticas , Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting Perú. All of them are from CIED ( Centro de Investigación de los Estudiantes de Derecho , a student research center in UNSAAC’s faculty of law dedicated to spreading legal information and improving legal culture through study and research, promoting critical and reflective debate to contribute to the dev

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Learning What Has Been Forgotten”: Third Circuit Judge Paul B. Matey has this post at “The New Digest” Substack site. The post “Learning What Has Been Forgotten” appeared first on How Appealing.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Biden nominates union lawyer, Muslim American to U.S. appeals courts”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. Will Weissert of The Associated Press reports that “ Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their varied professional backgrounds.” Azi Paybarah of The Washington Post reports that “ Biden nominee would be first Muslim on federal appellate court in U.S. history.” Devan Cole of CNN reports that “ Biden judicial pick would be t

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Thomson Reuters today delivered on its promise to integrate generative AI within its flagship legal research platform, introducing AI Assisted Research in Westlaw Precision, available immediately to all U.S. Precision customers at no extra cost. It also previewed its coming integration of Casetext CoCounsel as an AI legal assistant across multiple TR products, including Westlaw Precision, Practical Law, Document Intelligence, and HighQ.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“The Liberal Agenda of the 1960s Has Reached a Fork in the Road”: Online at The New York Times, columnist Thomas B. Edsall has an essay that begins, “What do the strikingly different public responses to two recent Supreme Court rulings — one on abortion, the other on affirmative action — suggest about the prospects for the liberal agenda?

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The UK government introduced on Tuesday reforms under the Sentencing Bill to crackdown on violent offenders and reinforce victim protection. The reform bill is a part of Sunak’s government’s ongoing crackdown on violent offenses in the UK. The bill aims to see rapists serve their full court-sentenced prison time. On the other hand, the bill aims to move low-risk offenders out and away from continuous short-term jail sentences—what the government called a “merry-go-around of sho

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Michigan’s laws that criminalize surrogacy and disregard families through assisted reproduction may soon change. The post Michigan Bill Poised To Bring State Out Of Dark Ages On Surrogacy And Family Protection appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The UK Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the government’s Rwanda plan is unlawful. Justices deciding the case held that the policy violated section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) in that the plan is incompatible with human rights standards the UK is obligated to uphold. The Rwanda plan was an immigration policy used by the UK government to “stop the boats” of migrants arriving in the UK.

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OneLegal

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What is the so-called California digital license plate law, what does it mean for privacy, and what should lawyers consider moving forward? The post Dissecting the legal privacy implications of California’s digital license plate law appeared first on One Legal.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re worried about the security of the confidential information you store at your law firm, there are some simple steps you can take to better secure your data. The post Private Eyes: What Law Firms Need To Do To Keep Their Data Secure appeared first on Above the Law.

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ALPS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Documenting scope and representation from the outset of an attorney-client relationship is always necessary to avoid your client making assumptions.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Rap Lyrics Will Be Used As Evidence In RICO Trial: What's next? Ouija boards ? RatnerPrestia Is Merging with Buchanan Ingersoll: Cheers to growth ! Thinking Like A Programmer: Thomson Reuters' AI features really make you think about what lawyers do. Got A Permit For That?: Napa Valley winemaker invokes the 14th over her wares. Maybe Fani Will Get That Protective Order Now: Somebody leaked the tapes.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They ensure your business is properly registered in the state that offers the best privacy and anonymity for you and your business. The internet has made it easy to locate.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Before you get worried, the 21st Amendment is still safe. The post California Vineyard Wants To Get Constitutional About Wine appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court Case Could Limit Securities Fraud Class Actions (Deborah Meshulam & David Priebe, Bloomberg Law) Senate Judiciary Committee chair says the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct lacking any enforcement mechanism ‘falls short’ (Madison Hall, Business Insider) The Supreme Court’s path to issuing an ethi

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This could be worse for artist expression than AI covers. The post Desperate For Evidence, Prosecutors Will Use Young Thug Lyrics In Trial appeared first on Above the Law.

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