The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
There are stars, and there are SuperStars. I have come across thousands of paralegals in my career. So many stand out! However, five paralegals (among many) recently stood out for their excellent contributions to the paralegal world. Take a look at their incredible achievements! Huascar Matos Director of Paralegals Here is a brilliant, motivated Director of Paralegals at Foley & Lardner on the fast track!
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
29 children in Nigeria are facing a looming death penalty after being charged with acts of felony including treason, destruction of property, public disturbance and mutiny. These children, aged between fourteen and seventeen years, are among the 76 people who were rounded up by the police and arraigned in court on Friday after participating in protests against the cost of living that have been going on in Nigeria since August.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
“Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson Discusses Life and the Law at Howard Law School”: Adeshola Akintobi and Brittany Bailer of The Dig of Howard University have this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) unveiled a new guide for its corruption notification channel on Thursday, giving whistleblowers a clear path to report misconduct. This follows the recent completion of payments for Ukraine’s first two whistleblower award cases, which were finalized in 2023 but only recently saw payouts.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
“U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan ’81 and Nobel Prize-winning economist David Card *83 to receive top alumni awards”: Princeton University has issued this news release.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
“Judicial Notice (11.03.24): Judgment Day; A big win for Kirkland and Covington, district judges going rogue, a major circuit split, and a potentially consequential partner departure.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Thousands of Kenyans on Friday gathered to witness the ceremonial swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president of the Republic of Kenya, following the parliament’s decision to impeach the outgoing deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua. This event was held just hours after the high court of Kenya at Milimani lifted the conservatory orders that sought to prevent the swearing-in of a new deputy president.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
“The soul of ‘election day’; There isn’t one”: Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Viasna Human Rights Centre, one of the oldest human rights groups in Belarus, reported on Friday that political prisoner Dmitriy Schlethauer died on 11 October 2024, less than one month after being transferred to the penal colony in Mogilev in eastern Belarus. The cause of death is unknown. According to Viasna, a trial took place in Brest, where Schlethauer was convicted for espionage and facilitating extremist activities under Article 358 and Part 1 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code of Bela
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
In a recent interview, Elizabeth Mitchell, president and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health, discussed employers’ challenges in accessing medical data, emphasizing the need for transparency and potential strategies to enhance their fiduciary responsibilities. The post PBGH CEO: Transparency is “Table Stakes” and an “Expectation” appeared first on MedCity News.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), on Saturday adopted several important agreements despite the session being suspended, specifically regarding the expanded role of Indigenous peoples and local communities, with a significant commitment made to strengthening their involvement in biodiversity efforts, particularly through the agreement on Article 8J , which aims to embed their knowledge and role in delivering the Global Biodiversi
CARET Legal
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
What if there was a way to streamline your practice, boost productivity, and enhance client satisfaction – all while reducing stress and improving work-life balance? Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and you’re walking into your law office. Your desk is piled high with case files, your inbox is overflowing, and you’ve got back-to-back client meetings all day.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Mark your calendars for January 8-11, 2025, as the IP & Ski Conference returns to the slopes of Vail, Colorado. This unique conference combines some of the most engaging intellectual property speakers with world-class skiing — all at the ski-in/ski-out Grand Hyatt Vail. (Although I often stay at the Minturn hostel to save some money).
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FDA Law Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
By John W.M. Claud & Sara W. Koblitz & JP Ellison — Back in July, the United States Supreme Court turned the world of administrative law on its head, adding new layers of judicial oversight to what might have previously been thought of as fairly non-descript Federal agency functions. One of those cases was Loper Bright v. Raimondo , which formally overruled the 40-year precedent under Chevron , under which courts gave agencies deference when interpreting statutory ambiguity.
iHire
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
The final BLS Employment Situation Summary before next week’s election is out. Check out the latest October 2024 U.S. job numbers and JOLTS data.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
“Voters Are Poised to Reshape Abortion Access, From Missouri to Montana; Ten states are set to vote on ballot measures that could restore points of access in the South and elsewhere”: Laura Kusisto and Jennifer Calfas of The Wall Street Journal have this report.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Moldova’s Constitutional Court on Thursday officially recognized the results of a referendum held on October 20, which sought to amend the constitution to reflect the country’s aspiration to join the European Union (EU). The referendum coincided with the first round of presidential elections and resulted in a narrow majority , with approximately 50.38% of voters supporting the constitutional amendment.
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
JonathanTurley
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
On Bill Maher’s HBO Show on Friday, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) appeared to repeat his reservation about accepting a Trump win in the presidential election. Raskin said that Democrats will only support a “free and fair election.” Trump was widely criticized for the same position when he said “If everything’s honest, I’ll gladly accept the results.” Raskin previously said that he would not guarantee certifying Trump and that, if he wins, he may be declared as disqualified by
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-46 takes effect on Friday, requiring Texas public hospitals to collect information on and report healthcare costs of undocumented immigrants. Governor Abbott issued the executive order on August 8, 2024, finding that the Biden-Harris administration is running an “open border policy” that is costing Texans by imposing higher taxes and increasing the cost of medical care by enabling undocumented immigrants to enter through the southern bor
JURIST
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
A Georgia judge dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit on Saturday aimed at stopping counties from opening election offices over the weekend and letting voters hand in their mail ballots in person on Saturday and Sunday. The lawsuit specifically targeted Fulton County—a Democratic hub covering most of Atlanta and representing 11% of the state’s electorate.
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