Attorney at Work
JUNE 17, 2024
Brooke Lively | Knowing your non-negotiables is the key to making a deal to sell your firm you won't regret. The post What Are Your Non-Negotiables? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled on Friday that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) adequately evaluated emission impacts when it approved a gas pipeline expansion in Pennsylvania and New York, allowing the project to move forward. The environmental group Food & Water Watch argued that the FERC did not properly assess the pipeline’s impact on ozone pollution.
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Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
At the very least, it would get the constitutional scholars more time on the news programs. The post What About Joe Biden And Barack Obama For A Ticket? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
Austria’s largest party announced Monday that it will challenge the newly passed Council of the European Union regulation seeking to restore EU ecosystems. The regulation was passed with the support of Austrian Climate Minister Leonore Gewessler. In a letter addressed to the Belgian Prime Minister, the Chancellor of Austria claimed that Minister Gewessler was “not entitled to commit Austria to the Nature Restoration Regulation,” as this would be outside of the powers granted by
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Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
Reflect on the past Term with a gathering of experts. The post Annual Supreme Court Review Promises Somber Reflection Upon Crumbling Democracy, CLE Credit appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
JUNE 17, 2024
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JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
Chinese activists Sophia Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing were sentenced on Friday by the Guangzhou Intermediate Court to five years and three years and six months in prison, respectively, for “subversion against the state,” as shared by supporters of the activists on social media. Sophia Huang Xueqin, a prominent #MeToo activist in China who reported on the topic in her blog , has already expressed her intent to appeal the court’s decision.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
In-house lawyer skill sets are directly transferable to the boardroom. The post Why Senior In-House Lawyers Make Great Corporate Directors appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The Sverdlovsky Regional Court on Monday declared that the trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich will be held behind closed doors. As released by the court and reported by TASS, the first session will take place on June 26. Gershkovich was previously being kept in a pre-trial detention center, during which time his appeal to be freed from detention was denied by the Moscow City Court.
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Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
Unsurprisingly, he lost most of the money he didn’t spend on rent and vacations and Ponzi payments that way. The post Local Man’s Due Diligence Involved Making Sure Companies He Invested In Weren’t Acting Like Him appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
An Italian activist was released Friday from domiciliary arrest in Hungary, after being granted immunity as a new member of the European Parliament. Ilaria Salis, a 40 years old anti-fascist activist from Monza, Italy was arrested in February 2023 by the Hungarian police after allegedly attempting to assault two activists in Budapest during the Day of Honor, a commemoration celebrated by far-right forces in Europe, in which they remember the failed attempt of the German troops during the Siege o
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
It's a really bad look for a Supreme Court justice. The post Samuel Alito’s Whole ‘Christian Theocracy’ Thing Is A Real Problem For Jewish Senators appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
The State Court of Niger has lifted the criminal immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum over accusations of high treason, Bozum’s lawyer confirmed on Friday. The ex-president’s lawyer, Reed Brody, described the decision as a “travesty of justice” and said, “We haven’t even been able to meet our client.” By virtue of the ruling, Bazoum can now be tried by a military court.
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
With the new ATL Law School DIY, you can design your own rankings based on your personal priorities and goals. The post ATL Launches Interactive Do-It-Yourself Law School Ranking appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JUNE 17, 2024
Updated: A lawyer and two others were charged with misdemeanors following a physical confrontation at a town court in Palermo, New York, earlier this month,…
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
They had an exceptional 2023. The post This Biglaw Firm Is Shooting Up The Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JUNE 17, 2024
Littler Mendelson told a Texas court last week it is dropping its lawsuit accusing a former associate of uploading confidential law firm documents to her…
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Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
What's in a name? Not much if you keep everything else the same. The post The Newest Reindeer Game? A $170M Defamation Suit appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2024
Sali Berisha, head of Albania’s main opposition Democratic Party and the country’s former president, on Monday lost his appeal against a previous decision from the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) excluding him from entering the UK’s territory. The entry ban against Berisha was issued by the SSHD on July 21, 2022.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
These lawyers are almost as famous as their Hollywood clients. Congratulations! The post The Most Legendary Entertainment Lawyers (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“War Crimes Hearing Gives Public Virtual Look Inside a Secret C.I.A. Prison; Years after the agency’s ‘black site’ program was shut down, details are slowly emerging during trials at Guantánamo Bay”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.
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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
JUNE 17, 2024
Bluebookers seeing red after some students apparently tried to cheat their way onto law review. The post Stanford Law Review Write-On Competition Hit With Cheating Scandal appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“Amy Coney Barrett Sounds Fed Up with Clarence Thomas’ Sloppy Originalism”: Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2024
* Law firms increasingly look to lateral whole groups at a time. [ American Lawyer ] * Attorney for the lawyer suing Netflix over Baby Reindeer thinks they can win. [ Hollywood Reporter ] * Lawyer shows up drunk to DUI sentencing. [ CBS News ] * Congress keeps throwing around contempt and it's mostly making voters roll their eyes. [ NPR ] * Sixth Circuit strikes down Department of Education protections for LGBTQ students. [ Reuters ] * Opioid lawyers selling off fees as a security. [ Bloomberg L
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2024
“Statement of Concern Regarding Improper Use of Judicial Offices in Relation to Law Clerk Hiring and Refusal to Hire”: The New York City Bar Association issued this statement today.
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