JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The US Supreme Court issued an order on Wednesday permitting the state of Virginia to continue to remove voters from its election rolls with just five days until the federal election. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the lawsuit against Virginia in early October, alleging that since the state has been removing voters so close to the federal election, it violates the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I’ve worked with micromanagers throughout my career. It’s not easy. One of the things that I learned about micromanagers is that you can’t change them. Instead, you have to change how you think and maybe what you do. Try these tips if your attorney is a micromanager. 1. Reduce their perceived need to micromanage. First, look at your productivity and track record with this person to ensure you’re not doing anything inadvertently to give the micro-manager more reason to hover.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Supreme Court of Kenya reversed the Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. President Ruto signed the Finance Act 2023 into law on June 26, 2023, but it was later contested for unconstitutionality in the High Court. The 11 petitions filed in the High Court challenged the constitutionality of the Act based on its provisions, including the housing levy, and the legislative process employed.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

But don't you dare criticize them for abusing the shadow docket! The post SCOTUS Warms Up For Election By Allowing Illegal Purge Of Virginia Voters appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A US District Judge extended a temporary injunction on Tuesday prohibiting the Florida Department of Health (DOH) from censoring or blocking televised ads in support of an abortion rights amendment. The extension allows the injunction to continue past US election day on November 5. The injunction and extension stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Floridians Protecting Freedom, Inc.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday that the extension of a formal agreement between The Holy See and the People’s Republic of China should aim to facilitate human rights and the immediate freedom of “forcibly disappeared Catholic bishops” in China. A Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China regarding the Appointment of Bishops was agreed to extend for four years from October 22, 2024, marking this as its third renewal.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“From Wachtell To The White House To The Federal Bench: Judge Kenneth Lee; A judge on the Ninth Circuit since 2019, Judge Lee extols the virtues of public service, building relationships, and the United States of America.” David Lat has posted online this new episode of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The United Nations’ Fact-Finding Mission reported Tuesday that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have committed extensive sexual violence against civilians. The UN report highlights what it describes as “staggering” levels of abuse, with victims aged from eight up to 75 years old. According to the report, victims were targeted based on gender and perceived ethnic affiliations, often suffering severe physical and psychological abuse.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Hawaii Takes Aim at the Supreme Court’s Most Chaotic Gun Rights Ruling. Can the Aloha State defy the Roberts court on a controversial Second Amendment decision? They may soon find out.” Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured after security forces used live bullets and tear gas during post-election protests on Friday in Mozambique, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday. Some victims were as young as one year old, while others were struck by stray bullets inside their own homes. Police have detained over 400 people, citing charges for public disorder, looting, destruction of public and private property, and an attack on a police station.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Work sucks, I know. The post Most Young Legal Professionals Think Their Jobs Aren’t Good For Their Mental Health appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The High Court in Malaysia decided on Wednesday that the prosecution gathered sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. The court also ruled that Najib Razak must defend himself against charges of abuse of power and money laundering related to the mismanagement of the investment fund 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Even if you're just gonna fill them with water and throw them, those condoms are tax deductible. The post IRS Rules That The Purchase Of Condoms And Oral Contraceptives Are Tax Deductible appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) published a report on Tuesday reprimanding former MP and Assistant Government Whip Aaron Bell for his sexual misconduct, which took place in December 2023. The misconduct was reported to the IEP by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (the commissioner) in early 2024 and relates to Bell’s inappropriate and unwanted touching of his younger colleague whilst at a bar.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Colorado Supreme Court considered last week whether five wild-born zoo elephants should be considered "persons" entitled to seek liberty through a habeas corpus petition.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Mexico Supreme Court justice announces resignation, more expected”: Lizbeth Diaz of Reuters has this report.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After the FDA delayed the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, there’s still a way forward for psychedelic medicines, experts said at HLTH. The post What’s Next for Psychedelic Medicines? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“There’s no such thing as a guaranteed Supreme Court vacancy”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And the school will dutifully comply. The post Yale Law School Group Invites Law Professor Troll To Do Some Trolling appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In Nvidia v. Ohman Fonder, the U.S. Supreme Court could strip lower courts of their long-standing ability and obligation to holistically weigh all relevant facts supporting plaintiffs' allegations of securities fraud, which would have a wide-ranging impact on securities fraud class actions in the U.S., say attorneys at Labaton Keller.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Being Wrong By Orders Of Magnitude Not Enough To Silence Law Professor: Listen to his most recent hot take on expertise. So Long, Farewell: WilmerHale shuts down its Beijing office. Gibson Dunn Just Gained A Major Player: Welcome to the fold, Barry ! So, Who Actually Likes Their Job?: Working a legal gig can be rough on the mind. Penn Isn't The Only Ivy Sharing The Burden!

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls ahead of election (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations (Mark Sherman, The Associated Press) Supreme Court Declines to Remove R.F.K.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Yet another U.S.-based firm closes the door on the Chinese market. The post Top Biglaw Firm Leaves China Behind As It Closes Its Beijing Office appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this week’s episode of our video series How it Works, I received a demonstration of Casemark, a legal document summarizer intended to improve deposition summaries, trial summaries, and more. In the founders’ words: CaseMark has strived to build the “easy button” for AI-in-legal that won’t get attorneys in trouble.

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The following information has been kindly provided by Wilson Lui , PhD Candidate, Melbourne Law School; Part-time Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong. The latest issue of the Journal is available online and features the following papers delivered at the ILA-Korea’s 60th Anniversary Conference on Private International Law held in Seoul, Korea on 11 June 2024: Preface to the Special Issue: ILA-Korea’s 60th Anniversary Conference on Private International Law Seokwoo Lee Harmonization

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

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