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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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
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.
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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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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.
JURIST
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner entered a plea agreement on Wednesday for misusing public funds. The plea agreement stated that Gardner unlawfully took public funds of $5,004.33 to recoup the costs of a disciplinary order. The plea agreement provides Gardner immunity from prosecution for her misconduct if she does not violate any law for 18 months, reports to and follows the instructions of a pretrial service officer, and pays back $5,004.33 in restitution to the St.
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.
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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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 Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruled in favor of on Intel Thursday, annulling a €1.06 billion fine imposed by the European Commission nearly 15 years ago. The case focused on allegations that the US chip-maker abused its dominant market position by providing exclusive rebates to manufacturers, thereby hindering competition from its rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
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.
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.
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.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“How To Reform Law Schools: Boycott Law Clerks Or Divest Funding? Judges Ho and Thapar favor different approaches.” Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
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
“At odds over email and abortion rulings, Arkansas Supreme Court justices seek chief justice post; Both candidates claim the mantles of transparency and conservative”: Sonny Albarado of Arkansas Advocate has this report.
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.
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
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“The Company They Keep”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.
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.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: New York state can enforce many gun restrictions, US appeals court rules (Jonathan Stempel, Reuters) Voters Don’t Think US Supreme Court Can Be Fair About the Election, Poll Shows (Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg) A Supreme Court Decision Claimed to Take Partisanship Out of Gun Cases.
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.
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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.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
How you can bring vibrant energy to each new interaction. The post Conquering Conferences: Embracing New Conversations 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 ).
Above The Law
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
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