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 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
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
South Africa’s Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane announced Wednesday the creation of an anti-corruption academy to train law enforcement officers in combating corruption. Delivering the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s budget vote for 2024-25, Thembi Simelane outlined several key initiatives, including the establishment of new schools of prosecution, leadership, and business application, as well as a unique anti-corruption academy:
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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 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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”).
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.
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.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan approved a law concerning new immigrants on Tuesday after its third reading, facilitating the integration of immigrants in Taiwanese society and offering them legal recognition. The act focuses on the well-being and protection of the rights of new immigrants and aims to provide them with better living conditions. The legislation would be applicable to foreigners, stateless people, and residents of China, Hong Kong and Macau who have long-term permanent residency i
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.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Khanyo Farise urged Zimbabwean authorities on Wednesday to immediately release over 70 detained members of the opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and withdraw all their charges unconditionally. According to Farise, Zimbabwean authorities breached Zimbabwe’s Constitution and international human rights obligations by arbitrarily detaining the members.
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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.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
The General Court of the European Union (GC) on Wednesday ruled that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, qualifies as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which subjects the company to stricter regulations aimed at ensuring fair competition and user rights. The Commission assigned ByteDance gatekeeper status in September 2023 under the DMA.
Above The Law
JULY 17, 2024
They're not sending their best. The post Judges Behaving Badly appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 17, 2024
Multiple international human rights organizations released a statement calling on Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to veto a controversial new law that would allow the deportation or entry ban of foreigners deemed “undesirable.” The human rights groups fear the law could be exploited to arbitrarily deny entry to international human rights defenders, journalists, academics, lawyers and researchers.
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