Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Most professionals believe business development is difficult for women lawyers — but it's getting easier. The post Is Business Development Getting Any Easier for Women Lawyers? appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Ernesa Shala is a JURIST staff correspondent in Kosovo and a recent graduate of the University of Pristina Faculty of Law. She files this dispatch from Pristina. Due to concerns that the unresolved situation between Kosovo and Serbia could increase instability in the region, NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels this week are discussing the tensions in the Western Balkans, amid calls for increasing the alliance’s military presence.
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The Estrin Report
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
By Chere B. Estrin At the ungodly hour of 3:30 a.m., I am jolted awake to pitch-black darkness. Panicking, I fumbled around, desperately trying to figure out why my world had turned into a sightless abyss. No lights, no window, no door, no lights in the backyard, just me, groping for my phone like a blindfolded contestant on a reality show. I get it in my hand but I can’t see it.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Kenyan law students are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting Kenya. Ashley Genga is JURIST’s Senior Correspondent in Kenya, and Griffins Ogada is a Staff Correspondent. Both of them are students at the University of Nairobi School of Law. They file this dispatch from Nairobi. Haiti is a country rich in natural resources and arable land.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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LawSites
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In what it appears would be a first for a federal circuit court, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is considering adoption of a rule change that would require lawyers and unrepresented litigants to provide a certification regarding their use of artificial intelligence in preparing court filings. Lawyers and other filers would be required to certify either that they had not used AI in drafting the document or that, if they did, “a human” had reviewed the document for accuracy.
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ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A federal judge in Memphis, Tennessee, is advising law firms involved in a kerfuffle over double-spacing that they should spend less time “figuring out how…
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In the end, no amount of name acrobatics could save Omega from a disastrous bankruptcy. The post More Bad News For Victims Of A Surrogacy Insurance Scandal appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
If I had to pick a case as the potential “sleeper” of the term—a case which is not getting a great deal of attention but that could have a huge impact—I’d select Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, scheduled for argument Nov. 29.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Generative AI presents opportunities, but the technology also presents threats. The post The Future Is Now: Insights And Observations From Wolters Kluwer’s 5th Annual Future Ready Lawyer Survey appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
“‘A Titanic Decision’: Pa. Supreme Court’s Ruling Makes Venue Challenges Harder; Daniel Cummins, managing partner of Cummins Law, called the ruling, ‘another victory for the plaintiff bar at the appellate court level in Pennsylvania.’” Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. The post “‘A Titanic Decision’: Pa.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The IRS isn’t the only government agency to warn people about 'pig-butchering' scams. The post IRS Criminal Investigation Department Issues A Warning To Taxpayers About Online Cryptocurrency Scams appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
“Supreme Court Seems Wary of In-House S.E.C. Tribunals; The justices heard arguments over whether the Constitution allows the agency to pursue enforcement actions before its own judges instead of in federal courts”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court conservatives seem dubious about SEC’s in-house tribunals.” Jess Bravin and Dave Michaels of The Wall Street Journal report that “ Suprem
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Keep it up, you're doing great. The post Rudy Giuliani Spams Court With Gobbledygook In Leadup To Freeman/Moss Defamation Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
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NOVEMBER 29, 2023
“Court filing reveals Rep. Scott Perry’s vast web of contacts in bid to reverse 2020 election; A federal appeals court on Wednesday released previously secret text messages from Perry — only to remove them from the public docket later in the day”: Kyle Cheney of Politico has this report. The post “Court filing reveals Rep. Scott Perry’s vast web of contacts in bid to reverse 2020 election; A federal appeals court on Wednesday released previously secret text messages from
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The most profitable law firms will be able to match Cravath's raises, but not all firms will be able to do so without struggling. The post Some Biglaw Firms Won’t Be Able To Keep Up With Cravath Anymore Thanks To These Salary Increases appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Noting California’s equivalent of Georgetown’s Supreme Court Institute for cases heading to oral argument before the Supreme Court of California: Many readers of this blog are no doubt aware that Georgetown Law’s Supreme Court Institute is an invaluable resource for attorneys who are preparing to argue a case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Another firm matches the Cravath scale, but adds discretionary bonuses on top! The post Another Top Biglaw Firm Makes Their Compensation Move appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
New “SCOTUSblog” feature titled “Advocates in Conversation”: Today a new “SCOTUSblog” feature has made its debut. The first two installments are videos titled “ Jaime Santos makes her debut ” and “ Rick Simpson on double jeopardy.” The post New “SCOTUSblog” feature titled “Advocates in Conversation” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The Wealth Is Making Its Way Around: Bonuses and salary raises at Cleary , Skadden , Dechert , Proskauer , Hogan Lovells , Baker McKenzie , and Paul Weiss. Looking To Get Fired?: Here's a quick how-to guide. Did You Pay For That?: You can't just use Kim K's likeness without paying for it ! Prepare Ye Cards!: Did you do your submission for ATL's 15th Annual Holiday Card Contest ?
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
“5th Circuit Will Hear Galveston Redistricting Lawsuit En Banc, Offering Another Chance to Weaken the Voting Rights Act”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog” about an order granting rehearing en banc that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday. The post “5th Circuit Will Hear Galveston Redistricting Lawsuit En Banc, Offering Another Chance to Weaken the Voting Rights Act” appeared first on How Appealing.
iHire
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Job hopping interview questions can be tough to answer. Learn how to explain job hopping without hurting your chances of getting an offer in this Ask a Career Advisor article.
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
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
“Judgment Preservation Insurance and the Federal Circuit”: Jonathan Stroud and Sam Korte have this guest post at the “Patently-O” blog. The post “Judgment Preservation Insurance and the Federal Circuit” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Baker McKenzie, one of the world's leading law firms, is spreading the wealth to its associates through salary bumps and bonuses. The post Elite Firm Announces Associate Salary Increases On Top Of Year-End Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
“Supreme Court raises concerns with federal government agencies’ penalties versus right to jury trial”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. Andrew Chung and John Kruzel of Reuters report that “ US Supreme Court signals it could limit SEC in-house enforcement.” And Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News reports that “ SEC’s Use of In-House Judges Cast in Doubt by Supreme Court.” The post “Supreme Court raises concerns with federal government agenci
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Another Biglaw firm gets in on the associate raise fun. The post Top 30 Biglaw Firm Announces Associates Raises And Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
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