Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Those who go to the office regularly will receive more work than those who don't. Ouch! The post Need Billable Hours? Partners At This Biglaw Firm Will Hand Them Out Like Candy — If You Go To The Office appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Bootcamp
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
What is a Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal? Can we end the confusion with the use of the legal assistant vs. paralegal job title? No. Probably not. But let’s try. Do you know why it’s difficult to end the confusion on those titles? It’s because the ABA keeps changing its definition. It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Turkey responsible for unfair trial violations in a landmark judgment Tuesday concerning criminal convictions based on use of the encrypted messaging application ByLock. ByLock came under scrutiny from Turkish authorities following the failed 2016 coup attempt. The government alleged the app was used exclusively by supporters of Fethullah Gülen, an Islamic cleric living in exile whom Turkey accuses of masterminding the coup.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
With flex payments, clients benefit from a secure and simplified payment process, with real-time financial insights. The post Why Client-Focused Firms Are Choosing Flex Payments appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Sharareh Abdolhoseinzadeh is a law student and a PhD in Political Sociology. She files this from Tehran. A few days ago, the Iranian Parliament approved a plan that, if approved by the Guardian Council of the Constitution, would destroy the limited independence of the hundred-year-old Iranian Bar Association. According to this resolution, lawyers’ associations will henceforward be under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and everything from the issuance to the revocation of a lawyerR
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A Montana judge temporarily blocked on Wednesday Montana’s Senate Bill 99 , also known as the “Youth Health Protection Act”, which bans certain gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. District Court Judge Jason Marks found that SB 99 would most likely have the “opposite effect” when it comes to protecting minors and that the “purported purpose…is disingenuous.” Judge Marks also suggested that SB 99 is unlikely to pass unconstitutional revi
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
There may be even more to this already wild story. The post Biglaw Attorney Arrested In Florida Road Rage Stabbing appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In a nearly five-hour long hearing on Wednesday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) heard a landmark case brought by six youth plaintiffs against 33 European governments to spur stronger climate change mitigation measures. Duarte Agostinho and Others v. Portugal and 32 Others featured six plaintiffs from Portugal: Catarina, 23, Cláudia, 24, Martim, 20, Mariana, 11, Sofia, 18, and André, 15.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
New York, Florida, Texas and Minnesota terminated Medicaid coverage for some enrollees for “unallowable or potentially unallowable reasons” during the Covid-19 public health emergency, according to a recent Office of Inspector General report.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
The IP Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In JBrick, LLC v. Chazak Kinder, Inc. et al , 1-21-cv-02883 (EDNY Sep. 21, 2023) (Hector Gonzalez), the District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment regarding the validity of its copyright. The plaintiff had created a “unique, accurately scaled, genuine LEGO®-brick interpretation” of the Second Beit Hamikdash, or Second Holy Temple (“Second Holy Temple”).
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Do not be afraid of reintroducing yourself to your legal community. The post Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A federal judge has sanctioned a personal injury lawyer nearly $20,000 for his conduct during four depositions last year. In a Sept.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Would you lie about your career? The post On The Season Premiere Of Survivor, Folks Don’t Want To Admit They’re Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The FBI has uncovered an international pedophilic, Satanist extortion cult after arresting a single 23-year-old in Queens on gun possession charges, reports Ali Winston for The Guardian. The cult, known as 764, has allegedly victimized dozens if not hundreds of minors, according to law enforcement. On September 12, 2023, the FBI issued a public warning about 764, noting the group is “deliberately targeting minor victims on publicly available messaging platforms to extort them into recording or l
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Collecting on that judgment after all avenues of appeal have been exhausted is a journey all its own. The post Where’s The Money? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted a new rule that bars judges from using pronouns that are inconsistent with the preferences of parties and lawyers.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
If you're living on the razor's edge of perfectionism, this episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you. The post Yes, Lawyers Can Make Mistakes (And Actually Learn From Them) appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
OneLegal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Looking for new ways to learn, even if it's not mandatory? There are many ways to find training for legal professionals to help you succeed. The post 12 sites for free education and training for legal professionals appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A subtle shift in how we describe legal tech. The post Moving Beyond Supporting A Practice Into Creating New Lines Of Business appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A compelling LinkedIn profile can set you apart from the crowded online space, and there are some simple things you can do to get going today. The post LinkedIn for lawyers: 10 actionable tips for success appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Looking at you, Clarence. The post District Judge Models Recusal Behavior For The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Following a months-long blockade that culminated in violent attacks by Azerbaijani forces, the government of the predominantly ethnic Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh announced Thursday it would disband, effective immediately. “The Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh … ceases to exist,” the separatist republic — referred to in Armenian as Artsakh — stated via its official information channel on Telegram.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Season 45 Of Survivor Is On: Guess which profession started off by lying. Biglaw & Big Rage: Attorney arrested for Florida road rage stabbing. Know When To Fold 'Em: Judge overseeing Amazon suit recuses. Need Work? Just Show Up!: In person, that is. Shearman Is Finally Coupling Up!: It’s mergin’ time. Tech Is Changing, Is Your Business Changing With It?
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
A former federal prosecutor accused of stabbing a driver in a road-rage incident Tuesday is no longer working at Barnes & Thornburg, the law firm…
SCOTUSBlog
SEPTEMBER 28, 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 Thursday morning read: US Supreme Court prepares for new term under ethics cloud (Andrew Chung, Reuters) From bananas to baby socks, lawyers stick to routines before arguments (Mark Sherman, The Associated Press) Senators urged to step up after Supreme Court ruling on Navajo water rights (Lux Butler, Cronkite News) Judicial Ethics in a Populist Age (David L
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