Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | All this sitting can take a serious toll on our physical health! The post Healthy Habits for Deskbound Lawyers: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Sedentary Time appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Amnesty International reported Thursday that Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are facing a deteriorating humanitarian situation and are living under life-threatening conditions due to the absence of essential facilities. The rights group also called on the belligerents in Myanmar to abide by international law and urged the international community to provide more humanitarian support.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The next week has the potential to bring important developments for international governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR). That’s because the parties to the London Convention and London Protocol are meeting from October 28 to November 1 in London to discuss, among other things, governance of ocean alkalinity enhancement and ocean sinking of biomass (e.g. seaweed) for carbon storage.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Irish lower house of parliament, Dáil Éireann , voted to “take note” of the final report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying (JCAD) with 76 votes for and 53 against on Thursday. The vote has no legal effects but indicates support for legislation in the area. It is up to both houses of parliament to decide on any follow-up action after the general election to be called before the term ends in March.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Paralegals can bring immense value to their firms when they adopt the mindset and habits of a project manager. Each case is, in fact, a project, with its own set of stakeholders, goals, and constraints. A paralegal’s role is to know the objectives of each case, to employ systems to efficiently drive it toward resolution and to keep attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and all other stakeholders informed and invested throughout the case’s trajectory – in other words, to work their cases like a p
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | All this sitting can take a serious toll on our physical health! The post Healthy Habits for Deskbound Lawyers: 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Sedentary Time appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
US legal think-tank Brennan Center said that there is no connection between progressive prosecutorial policies and increased crime rates, in a report published on Wednesday. The report revealed no correlation between progressive prosecutors and higher crime rates. Moreover, the report suggests that in the brief instances where the data diverges, crime rates under progressive regimes appear slightly lower in general.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“Supreme Court rejects suspension for Scranton attorney”: James Halpin of The Citizens’ Voice of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has an article that begins, “The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has rejected an effort to suspend a Scranton-based attorney for 90 days based on an attorneys’ fee petition he filed in a civil lawsuit, finding there was no attempt at deception when he sought an award of over $1.1 million in fees, costs and interest.” You can access yesterday̵
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Supreme Court of India held Wednesday all citizens have the fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, stating that no one shall be deprived of them except in accordance with the law. The court’s order emphasizes the fundamental right to a pollution-free environment guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, criticising ineffecti
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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?
MorneauLaw
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Share This Story! Top 5 Misconceptions and Benefits of Revocable Trusts W hen it comes to estate planning, there’s a common misconception that trusts are only for the wealthy. Many people believe that if they don’t have a substantial amount of assets, there’s no need for a trust. However, this notion overlooks the numerous benefits that revocable trusts offer, regardless of one’s wealth.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
An Israeli strike in south Lebanon resulted in the deaths of three journalists, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Friday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised concerns over Israeli airstrikes impacting a border crossing with Syria. In a statement on Facebook, the Public Health Emergency Operations Center of the Lebanon Ministry of Public Health confirmed that the Israeli attack on journalists’ residence in Hasbaya led to three deaths and left three oth
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
I wonder if Justice Kagan ever wishes she just took the damned bagels. The post Alito Discloses Gift From Far-Right European Princess appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Pax Moot Court Competition has today launched the case of the Ulrich Huber Round! Read all about the content moderators and their dissatisfaction with Watermelon Information Technology on the Paxmoot webpage. Safe Socials Foundation has today instituted proceedings in the Maastricht court, which will hear the case between 9 and 11 April (see the schedule ).
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
From the real-estate-firm-GC-acting-like-it's-his-1st-day-on-the-job dept The post Federal Court Tells Lawyer Something He Already Should Know: Facts Aren’t Defamation appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Law firm growth depends on various factors, including the effective use of technology, delivering exceptional client service, and targeted legal business development. competitive legal landscape. For firms looking to expand, adopting modern strategies for growth is crucial. Law firm growth depends on various factors, including the effective use of technology, delivering exceptional client service, and targeted legal business development.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A slowdown can be put to far better use than playing Freecell or just staring into space waiting for the phone to ring. The post Filling Time When Slow With Work As A Lawyer At A Small Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“The Company They Keep”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
From the Insult to Injury Department. The post Here’s Something Else Goldman-For-The-People Didn’t Do Very Well appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“Illegitimate Attacks on the Court’s Legitimacy; The most common left-wing attacks on the Supreme Court are based on politics, not law”: John O. McGinnis has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
This doesn't seem like an outrageous demand. The post Elite Law School Called Out By Students Over Draconian Policy appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“Misplaying the Race Card: A look back at Ed Carnes’s Eleventh Circuit nomination.” Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
They're having a helluva run. The post Partners In This Practice Area Are Doing Exceptionally Well appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“All NH Supreme Court justices recuse themselves in indicted colleague’s disciplinary case; Lawyers for indicted justice say no crimes were committed”: Tim Callery and Ross Ketschke of WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire have this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Menendez brothers have been behind bars for decades -- and the DA believes they've 'paid their debt to society.' The post Los Angeles DA Asks That Menendez Brothers Be Resentenced — Which Could Free Them Immediately appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“Justice Jeffrey Funke chosen as Nebraska’s next chief justice after Justice Heavican retires; Funke’s elevation leaves another vacancy for first-term Gov. Jim Pillen to fill in the coming months”: Zach Wendling of Nebraska Examiner has this report.
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