Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Exciting news for everyone at the firm. Congratulations! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Big Raises, Bonuses To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal.edu
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) is excited to announce the availability of a new bachelor’s degree program designed specifically for paralegals and other legal support professionals. Classes in the Bachelor of Law and Business degree program begin January 29, 2024. CALS has specialized exclusively in paralegal education and training since 1987 and has helped thousands of graduates enter this exciting and rewarding profession through the completion of accredited certificates and associat
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JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case concerning potential human rights violations committed by Russia via its occupation of Crimea. Though Russia is a party to the case of Ukraine v. Russia (re Crimea) , no Russian representative was present at the Wednesday arguments since Russia left the convention in September 2022.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Freak. Rock. The post Hunter Biden Smokes Congress appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Harlem Globetrotters have settled an intellectual property dispute with the makers of a biopic about one of its legendary athletes, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, after initially claiming that the film could harm the team's brand.
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OneLegal
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Understand the mediation privilege in California, including its legal basis, practical implications, and how it compares to federal standards. The post Understanding the mediation privilege in California appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
While we journey through the last few weeks of 2023, make sure to give yourself grace, patience, and forgiveness. The post Finding Light And Gratitude In A Holiday Season Of Darkness appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“ProPublica Plots Another Clarence Thomas Hit Piece Based On Recycled, Settled Claims”: Mark Paoletta has this post online at The Federalist. The post “ProPublica Plots Another Clarence Thomas Hit Piece Based On Recycled, Settled Claims” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In the past, finding good advice was a time-consuming process. Now, with the miracle of the internet and social media. it's still a challenge. The post In Search Of People Who Provide Useful Career Advice And Are Generally Helpful To Lost Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“Nicole Berner — Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit”: Harsh Voruganti has this post at his blog, “The Vetting Room.” The post “Nicole Berner — Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Mind your manners and your paycheck. The post Don’t Let ‘Holiday Party’ Become ‘Will Work For Food’ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“The Judiciary Has Policed Itself for Decades. It Doesn’t Work. The secretive Judicial Conference is tasked with self-governance. The group, led by the Supreme Court’s chief justice, has spent decades preserving perks, defending judges and thwarting outside oversight.” Brett Murphy and Kirsten Berg of ProPublica have this report. The post “The Judiciary Has Policed Itself for Decades.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The pressure mounts for the top of Biglaw to match the latest round of salary increases. The post Another Biglaw Firm Raises Associate Salaries To Take Their Place In The Top Tier Of The Industry appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“Exams in the Time of Doctrinal Instability”: Eric Berger has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Exams in the Time of Doctrinal Instability” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Over the past year, the Federal Circuit has suspended one of its own judges, Delaware's chief federal judge has told the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate attorneys practicing in his court, and the Federal Circuit vacated a huge infringement verdict. Here's what you need to know about these cases and other major decisions in 2023.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Keep It Professional At The Christmas Party: Remember, it's still a work event. Stupid Isn't Always An Ad Hominem: Let us know which law you think is the dumbest. Another Incompetent Lawyer And A Made-Up Case: Legal AI leaves its calling card. Mind The Local Rules For Those Nudes!: Let's keep the docket PG-13, people. Bonuses And Raises!: Allen & Overy , Seward & Kissel , Sullivan & Cromwell , and Schulte Roth & Zabel.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Two men have been charged by federal prosecutors in Montana with illegally shooting about 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling them, as well as their wings and feathers, on the black market, Eduardo Medina reports for the New York Times. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were each indicted on one count of conspiracy, 13 counts of unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and one count of violating the Lacey Act, a federal law that prohibits the trafficking of illegall
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Whether your firm will actually raise salaries even though it may be able to afford the costs is another story entirely. The post Can Your Firm Afford To Raise Associate Salaries? Probably! appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A temporary program in Idaho that houses “dangerously mentally ill” patients, who often face no criminal charges, in prisons has continued for five decades, Audrey Dutton reports for ProPublica. Idaho has continued to ignore warnings over and over that its law fails mental health patients by sending them to a cell block. At the start of this year, the Legislature refused to use any of Idaho’s $1.4 billion surplus to build a $24 million mental health facility for patients, opting to continue hol
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What do you think is the *worst* law? The post Well, That’s Dumb appeared first on Above the Law.
The Relativity Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
As if the changing shape of data wasn’t enough, corporate legal teams across the US are now grappling with an evolving—and increasingly complex—set of privacy laws for how they collect and use personal information.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
We love to see it! The post Another Firm Stuffs Their Associates’ Pockets With Money! appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Mark Haddad | What can a small law firm do, right now, to leverage Gen AI? The post Generative AI and the Small Law Firm, Part 3: First Steps for Firm Leaders appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
There's never a good look for layoffs but there are definitely bad ones. The post The Firm’s Doing Great… Also We’re Doing Layoffs. appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This year saw a rare False Claims Act jury trial that netted a $490 million verdict, a $172 million settlement from Cigna to settle healthcare fraud allegations, and emerging fraud schemes from developing technologies. Here, Law360 takes a look back at six significant healthcare fraud enforcement actions from 2023.
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