Attorney at Work
JULY 17, 2024
“Battening down the hatches” has taken on a new impetus as state after state has passed privacy law requirements. The post 18 States Have Passed Privacy Laws: Law Firms Tighten Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
The German Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser announced Tuesday the ban of Compact Magazine, a German far right-wing online magazine , for their actions inciting hatred against Jewish people and ethnic minorities. The ban will target all the formats Compact will further produce and cease its website and video channel. Faeser justified the prohibition by explaining the aim to oppose the people who “are inciting hatred, encouraging the use of violence against refugees and migrant
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Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
Law school graduates understand how journals work, but most people will be duped. The post J.D. Vance Described As ‘Editor Of The Yale Law Journal’… Which Seems A Tad Misleading appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
The Centre for Supporters of Human Rights (CSHR) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement on Tuesday urging the Iranian President to halt the use of excessive force against Kurdish border couriers. HRW states that incoming President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the practice of border couriering throughout his campaign, signalling a potential shift in the government’s approach to border crossings.
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Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
This idiot could f— up a wet dream! The post Rudy Stumbles Back Into Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
The Supreme Court is deeply unpopular. The concept of term limits is broadly popular. Joe Biden seems to have figured out that math. The post Biden Considers Supreme Court Term Limits Roughly 3 Years Too Late appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled Tuesday that a Minnesota law requiring handgun carry permit applicants to be at least 21 years of age is unconstitutional. The appeals court upheld a lower court ruling from 2023 that struck down the age restriction after gun-rights advocacy organizations and three adults under 21 sued to challenge the law.
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
It might not be the firm you suspect! The post Which Biglaw Firm Is A Banner Sponsor Of The Republican National Convention? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
The General Court of the European Union on Wednesday annulled the European Commission’s decision to restrict access to key provisions of its COVID-19 vaccine purchase agreements. This decision followed a case brought by several Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who argued that the Commission’s redactions violated principles of transparency and the public interest.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
Our role as IP professionals is pivotal in driving technological evolution and safeguarding creative endeavors. The post The Thrill Of IP: Reflections And Future Challenges appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report Tuesday claiming that children’s rights in El Salvador have been violated since the country declared its state of emergency in 2022. The report reveals that children in low-income communities have been arbitrarily detained, tortured, and faced severe mistreatment as a result of the country’s “war on gangs.” The report, “Your Child Does Not Exist Here ,” details that since the state of emergency roughly 3,000 children
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
Mr. Justice Mellor finally gets around to suggesting that prosecutors look into the alleged Australian fabulist. The post Craig Wright Is Not Satoshi Nakamoto, Which Judge Is Pretty Sure Makes Him A Perjurer appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
Scotland became the first nation in the United Kingdom to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law when provisions of the incorporation act went into effect on Tuesday. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) Act 2024, incorporated the UNCRC into domestic law in Scotland.
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Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
The federal judiciary could adopt the Clanton Rule. The post Sure, Federal Judges *Can* Hire Clerks With A History Of Problematic Behavior, But Maybe They Shouldn’t? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Tuesday that more than 10 million Sudanese, over 20 per cent of the population, have been displaced from their homes. The Sudan Mobility Overview , a bi-monthly report, compiled data from the past few months gathered through the Displacement Tracking Matrix. Since the conflict began in April 2023 , an estimated 7,794,480 people have been internally displaced, and around 2,238,671 individuals have crossed borders into neighbouring cou
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
These firms ain't loyal. The post Quinn Emanuel Gets Scraped Off Twitter Matter appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 17, 2024
A southern California attorney could be disbarred following accusations he stole up to $282 million from as many as 60,000 clients.
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Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
Getting real about diversity in Biglaw. The post Biglaw Definitely Hasn’t Fixed Its Bias Problem appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JULY 17, 2024
By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine & Frank J. Sasinowski — On July 17, 2024, FDA announced the establishment of a Rare Disease Innovation Hub (the “Hub”) to enhance and improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases and conditions by focusing on rare disease drug and biological product development across the Agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (“CDER”) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (“CBER”).
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
The attorney was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary. The post Attorney Once Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors Headed To Jail appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JULY 17, 2024
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has hired two new senior vice presidents of enforcement, one of whom is returning to the agency after serving as general counsel of JPMorgan Chase's wealth management line, the agency announced Wednesday.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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?
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which schools are the best for this? The post The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
JULY 17, 2024
Starting a business is an exhilarating venture, often accompanied by a maze of legal documents and procedures. Among them, corporate bylaws are a critical set of guidelines that you, as.
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
Let's see how long this one sticks. The post So, About That New YSL RICO Judge… appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 17, 2024
There has been a lot of talk and concern about generative AI tools and how they are changing the legal industry.
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