Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Raise and bonus news continues to trend across Biglaw. Which elite firm is the latest to make money moves? The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Spreads The Wealth By Making It Rain On Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The Australian government announced Sunday that victims of forced marriages in Australia will have access to a support policy providing needs-based prevention and early intervention as part of a push to end modern-day slavery. Victims or those at risk of being forced into marriage can now receive access to 200 days of holistic support through the government’s program.
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in a challenge to the constitutionality of a provision of a 2017 corporate tax reform law. A Washington State couple went to court to challenge the law after it increased their tax bill by a one-time payment of roughly $15,000. The federal government says that if the tax is struck down, it could cost the government hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue over the next decade.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Ukrainian officials accused Russia Sunday of committing war crimes following the release of a video allegedly showing armed Russian soldiers shooting two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers, leading to the launching of an investigation by Ukrainian prosecutors. JURIST has reviewed the video footage, but out of respect for the victim and their families, we will not link directly to the video.
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FDA Law Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
By Larry K. Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas imposed a $275,000 civil penalty on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, in San Antonio, and its pharmacist-owner.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The reality TV star will be playing a lawyer in a new series that's based on the life and times of her own divorce attorney. Will you be watching? The post Kim Kardashian To Play Lawyer On TV, Still Working To Become Lawyer IRL appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The citizens of Venezuela voted Sunday to support a claim of sovereignty over the Essequibo region, endorsing the move to assert control over the disputed, oil-rich area, which comprises two-thirds of Guyana, rejecting the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) jurisdiction and supporting the creation of the Guyana Esquiba state, which would be incorporated into Venezuelan territory.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Don’t let uncertainty stop you from crafting an AI policy, especially when you can rely on much of what you already know to simplify the process. The post How To Simplify Crafting Responsible AI Policies appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Share Chief Justice John Roberts opened Monday’s argument session with a heartfelt tribute to the late retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who died Friday at age 93. “I note that memorial drapery has been placed on the door of our courtroom to signify mourning for” O’Connor, the chief justice told a packed courtroom present for oral arguments in the bankruptcy case Harrington v.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Take the stand like you promised, Rudy. You know you wanna! The post Court Dropkicks Giuliani Bid To Evade Jury Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
It’s Raining At Morgan Lewis: Ditch the umbrella and bring a bucket ! There's A Flood Warning At Boies: What? A $400k bonus?! Heavy Clouds Above Clifford Chance: Let the wealth precipitate ! Even The Boutiques Are Making It Rain!: Check out Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing P.C ! Two More Big Firms, Two More Rain Puns! : Just go along with me here. Weil and Fish are paying the big bucks We're Ready To Be Merry, Are You?
OneLegal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Referrals are the lifeblood of many lawyers, but unique laws govern attorney referral fees in California that should be kept in mind. The post All you need to know about attorney referral fees in California appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Law firm leaders are no longer looking at things through rose-colored glasses when it comes to their finances. How do these raises and bonuses make them feel? The post Law Firm Leaders Seem Nervous About Cash Heading Into 2024 — Are Salary Increases To Blame? appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Holy crap. This firm really knows how to make associates happy. Their year-end bonuses are huge! The post Leading Biglaw Firm Offers Market Raises On Top Of Eye-Popping Bonuses Up To $300K appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Share The court will hear oral argument in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P. this morning, the bankruptcy case of OxyContin maker Purdue. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: How will the Supreme Court reshape US opioid epidemic relief?
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
They know how to use the social media giant to their advantage. The post Facebook Isn’t Just For Your Parents — This Biglaw Firm Is Thriving On The Platform appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2023
West African NGO alliance the People’s Coalition for the Sahel demanded the immediate release of human rights defender Daoda Diallo, Secretary General of the Collective Against Impunity and Stigmatisation of Communities (CISC), on Sunday. The CISC said Friday that shortly after Diallo left the passport office in Ouagadougou that afternoon, he was abducted by at least four unidentified men in civilian clothes.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Lawyers know the difference between good law, and bad ones. The post Well, That’s Just A Bad Law appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of the Kremlin, announced via social media on Friday that the Russian Investigative Committee opened a new criminal case against him. Via his associates on the Telegram platform, Navalny said that he was charged under Article 214 of the Russian Penal Code , which pertains to vandalism. However, Navalny was not informed of the specifics regarding the alleged offense.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
He's been reprimanded for his behavior. The post Lawyer Gives Judges Nazi Salute appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2023
“The Supreme Court Will Finally Decide What ‘Income’ Means; The justices hear Moore v. U.S., a case asking if Congress can tax unrealized capital gains under the 16th Amendment”: Hank Adler and Lacy Willis will have this op-ed in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “The Supreme Court Will Finally Decide What ‘Income’ Means; The justices hear Moore v.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Come celebrate with Above the Law! The post Good News: It’s Party Time! appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 4, 2023
“Supreme Court Appears Split Over Opioid Settlement for Purdue Pharma; The justices’ questions reflected the tension between the practical effect of unraveling the settlement and broader concerns about whether the Sacklers should be granted such wide-ranging immunity”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes and David Ovalle of The Washington Post report that “ Supreme Court appears torn during Purdue opioid settlement arguments.” Jess Bravin
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