Attorney at Work
JUNE 6, 2024
Get to the Point | Consider tight word count limits as a challenge to your writing prowess. The post Not Paying Attention When We Told Lawyers to Be Concise? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) arrested Ugandan environmental activist Stephen Kwikiriza in Kampala under “alarming circumstances,” according to a press release published on Wednesday by the group the Environment Governance Institute (EGI). Stephen Kwikiriza is an environmental activist and a human rights defender who works with the non-governmental organization EGI.
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SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 6, 2024
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the federal government must provide additional funding to cover some administrative costs incurred by Native American tribes that operate their own health-care programs. By a vote of 5-4, with Justice Neil Gorsuch – perhaps the strongest ally of Native Americans on the court – providing the deciding vote, the justices upheld two rulings by federal appeals courts in favor of Native American tribes.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday condemned the public flogging of more than 60 people, including more than a dozen women, by the Taliban in northern Sari Pul province. In a statement UNAMA called for respond for international human rights standards saying “63 people were publicly lashed in Saripul yesterday by Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.
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
JUNE 6, 2024
He's full on delusional about the current Court. The post Neil Gorsuch Says Supreme Court Colleagues Are A ‘Blessing’ To The American People appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2024
Thomas got just under $6 million in gifts while on the Court. The post Clarence Thomas’s Corruption Finally Has A Price Tag appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
Seven international rights groups (including Amnesty International , ADPAN , CPJP , The Botswana Centre for Human Rights , Eleos Justice , International Federation for Human Rights , and Odhikar ) issued a joint statement on Wednesday urging the Bangladeshi government to abolish the death penalty. The statement comes in light of the death sentence given to Lesedi Molapisi by a Dhaka court on May 28, 2024.
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“Group urges US judiciary to halt conservative judges’ clerk boycotts”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “Group urges US judiciary to halt conservative judges’ clerk boycotts” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Supreme Court issued contempt notices to 34 TV channels on Wednesday for airing alleged anti-judiciary press conferences of two politicians last month. Senator Faisal Vawda, an independent candidate, and Mustafa Kamal, a Muttahida Qaumi Movement lawmaker, were charged with contempt and disrespect of the court when holding separate press conferences and allegedly making critical remarks about the top judiciary judges.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“US appellate courts split on threshold for lawsuits challenging diversity programs”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “US appellate courts split on threshold for lawsuits challenging diversity programs” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
The Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus introduced the Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Bill 2024 to the parliament on Wednesday. Dreyfus and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese both contended that non-consensual deepfake sexually explicit materials are a “damaging and deeply distressing form of abuse” and therefore should attach serious criminal penalties.
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“Texas Library Must Reshelve Controversial Books, 5th Cir. Says; Appeals court ruling mostly keeps preliminary injunction in place; Removed books involving LGBTQ, racism themes must be reshelved”: Julie Steinberg and Isaiah Poritz of Bloomberg Law have this report. Kevin McGill of The Associated Press has a report headlined “ A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
A court in St. Petersburg convicted and sentenced dual US-Russian Yuri Malev citizen to three and a half years in prison Wednesday on charges of “rehabilitating Nazism” for social media posts which were allegedly disrespectful towards the military. Malev was detained on December 9 of last year for his posts made in June 2022 on Russian website Odnoklassniki.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“The 3-3-3 Court Has Always Been a Myth; In a Court controlled by a six-justice conservative supermajority, the law moves in one direction; The only question is how far the Court feels like moving it”: Jay Willis has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “The 3-3-3 Court Has Always Been a Myth; In a Court controlled by a six-justice conservative supermajority, the law moves in one direction; The only question is how far the Court feels like moving it”: appeared
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that when Native Americans administer healthcare through their own programs, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service must pay for costs associated with the operation of the healthcare program. The case was brought by the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe, both of which decided to offer healthcare independently of the Indian Health Service within the last decade.
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“Alito’s 1985 Job Application Declares His Principles; ‘I am and always have been a conservative’”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Alito’s 1985 Job Application Declares His Principles; ‘I am and always have been a conservative’” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
Human Rights Watch on Thursday slammed Italy’s deal to send asylum seekers to Albania, terming the pact a “model of mismanagement” and a “blueprint for abuse.” The immigration deal was signed last November and seeks to send asylum seekers from Italy to Albania, where their Italian asylum requests would be considered. Under the five-year deal 36,000 asylum seekers would be sent from Italy to the Albanian port of Shengjin.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“Palestinian Groups Seek Judge’s Recusal Over Israel Trip; Ryan Nelson set to hear case over Israel military aid; Was among judges who traveled to country this year”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Palestinian Groups Seek Judge’s Recusal Over Israel Trip; Ryan Nelson set to hear case over Israel military aid; Was among judges who traveled to country this year” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
The US Connecticut Public Defender Services Commission (PDSC) unanimously terminated TaShun Bowden-Lewis from her position as Connecticut’s Chief Public Defender on Tuesday. Bowden-Lewis, who was the first Black person to hold the role, was fired for misconduct since her assumption of the role two years ago. According to the Commission’s 113-page decision, her tenure was marked by “significant administrative challenges and a failure to meet the professional standards expected o
HowAppealing
JUNE 6, 2024
“Supreme Court Silly Season, Cornell Law School Edition; A failed Intercept hit piece on Leonard Leo shows how left-wing law faculty try to cancel the Constitution”: Dan McLaughlin has this essay online at National Review. The post “Supreme Court Silly Season, Cornell Law School Edition; A failed Intercept hit piece on Leonard Leo shows how left-wing law faculty try to cancel the Constitution” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 6, 2024
Australia’s e-safety commissioner Julie Inman Grant announced in a press release Wednesday that Australia has dropped its legal battle against Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to have graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney removed from the social media platform. Grant stated “ I have decided to discontinue the proceedings in the Federal Court against X Corp,” after numerous court proceedings and the temporary injunction to hide the video on the platform had expired.
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
JUNE 6, 2024
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in three argued cases. 1. Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the Court in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co. , No. 22-1079. The decision was unanimous, with Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. not participating. You can access the oral argument via this link. 2.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 6, 2024
Share Justice Clarence Thomas’s opinion for a unanimous court on Thursday in Connelly v. Internal Revenue Service resolved a pedestrian estate-tax problem for closely held corporations. The case presented a routine estate-planning device for those corporations, which commonly purchase life insurance policies on the principal shareholders. With the proceeds of such a policy, the corporation can purchase the shares of a dying shareholder from the shareholder’s estate, ensuring that the corporation
Above The Law
JUNE 6, 2024
From sweeping, organization-wide overhauls to subtle, gradual enhancements, the journey of transformation is fraught with challenges. The post Transformation In Legal Operations: Executing ‘Big T’ And ‘Little T’ Changes appeared first on Above the Law.
Patently O
JUNE 6, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Neuropublic S.A., a Greek technology company, has filed a federal lawsuit against the law firm Ladas & Parry LLP, with several claims stemming from the firm’s alleged mishandling of Neuropublic’s confidential invention disclosure — sending it out to a third party (“PatentManiac”) for a preliminary novelty search which then (again allegedly) further leaked the disclosure.
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
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