Intelligize Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As President Joe Biden’s only term in the White House draws to a close, the federal government’s antitrust lawyers might be hoping its next occupant will give them a breather. The latest target of the administration’s antitrust campaign: The $20 billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocers, which was announced in 2022 and is now on hold. Squaring off in court with the Federal Trade Commission, the chains have made the case that the combination will give them more scale to compete with oth

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) stated on Tuesday that urgent action from the UN Security Council is needed to prevent death on migration routes to Europe, noting that humanitarian law is no longer providing migrants with reliable protection from violations of their human rights. The IOM noted that ever more dangerous migration routes are being utilized to seek refuge in Europe.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“Glossip v. Oklahoma: The Story Behind How a Death Row Inmate and the Oklahoma A.G. Concocted a Phantom ‘Brady Violation’ and Got Supreme Court Review (Part I); Glossip alleges that his prosecutors withheld evidence at his murder trial — and the Oklahoma A.G. curiously supports his claim. But the prosecutors didn’t withhold anything.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Fulton Superior Judge Robert McBurney of the Georgia 5th Superior Court District Atlanta Circuit ruled that the ban on abortions six weeks into pregnancy is unconstitutional on Monday. Judge McBurney overturned Georgia’s 2019 Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act , which was passed in April of 2019 and barred abortions past six weeks. Exceptions existed where a pregnancy was deemed “medically futile” as defined in Code Section 31-9B-1 to avoid the death or injury of a pregn

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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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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“California Bans Legacy Admissions at Private Colleges; Move to curb legacy preference follows Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action”: Nicholas Hatcher of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“Was Marcellus Williams innocent? On the unavoidability of wrongful convictions.” Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Republic of Lithuania formally referred the situation in Belarus to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, a significant action reflecting its dedication to ensuring accountability for the alleged crimes against humanity perpetrated by the authoritarian regime of President Alexander Lukashenko. The referral, submitted by the Minister of Justice, Ewelina Dobrowolska, invokes Articles 13(a) and 14 of the Rome Statute, establishing a legal basis for the ICC’s jurisdiction over

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“Keynote: Hon. Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General of the United States.” The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has posted this video on YouTube of an event recorded July 24, 2024. Additional YouTube content from this event includes videos titled “ The Doors Dobbs Opened ” and “ The Supreme Court Review.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A group of bilingual municipalities within Quebec have sought a temporary suspension against specific provisions of a law mandating the use of the French language in all municipal proceedings while proceeding with a larger challenge against Bill 96, Quebec’s controversial new language law. Local media reports that Julius Grey, the attorney representing the municipalities, requested the suspension of four provisions within the act while a decision awaits for the remainder of the municipalit

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“The Supreme Court will decide whether to let criminals get guns without a background check; The Court considers legalizing ‘ghost guns,’ untraceable weapons that evade laws intended to keep guns away from criminals”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2024

HRW denounced the pre-trial detainment of prominent activist and former president of the Truth and Dignity Commission, Sihem Bensedrine, in a press release on Monday calling for her immediate release. Bensedrine was detained in Manouba prison by order of an investigative judge on August 1, 2024, for her work as president of the Commission. Her request for release has been rejected.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“Take Trump’s Plan to Jail the Supreme Court’s Critics Seriously; The right to criticize the powerful is a cornerstone of democracy; In Trump’s America, it’s cause for a prison sentence”: Jay Willis has this essay online at The New Republic.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Two Ontario First Nations bands – Oneida of the Thames and the Sandy Lake First Nation – have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Ontario provincial government alleging discriminatory underfunding of fire protection services. Per a CBC report , the lack of proper funding is cited by the bands as being responsible for the disproportionately high fatality rate of Indigenous people in forest fires.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“Couple denied adoption because they aren’t married takes case to U.S. Supreme Court”: Chris Ramirez of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The law practice management platform MyCase rolled out three product updates today that include MyCaseIQ, an AI conversational interface; enhancements to its accounting module; and an immigration add-on. It also announced the beta release of Smart Spend, a product that marries a business credit card to expense tracking within MyCase.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“From Penumbras & Emanations to History & Tradition, and Beyond”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Considering its importance to today's IP-driven economy, it is surprising that there is not more coverage of USPTO goings-on. The post 3 More Questions For A Patent Podcast Pro (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

“Supreme Court Preview: What Is in Store for October Term 2024?” The Federalist Society has posted this video on YouTube.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What matters most to summer associates? Here are the Top 10 Biglaw firms, in their eyes. The post The Best Biglaw Firms, Ranked By Summer Associates (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects. The post Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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NCBA

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By Yazmeen O. Gadalla Many people know what career they want to pursue. They research options, do internships, and seek other avenues to find that perfect choice. And sometimes, the career and opportunities find them in the most inconspicuous of places. Alexa Lyles Brinegar recounts how she started her voyage into the vast field of […] The post Paralegal Spotlight: Alexa Lyles Brinegar’s One-Stop Shop to the Legal Field first appeared on NCBarBlog.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Legal department hires over the last month included high-profile appointments at Wynn Resorts, Amtrak and eBay. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from September.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Build your skills and knowledge to better advocate for intimate partner violence survivors who need legal assistance. The post Learn How To Make A Difference For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Binance general counsel Eleanor Hughes says she inherited "probably one of the most stressful situations a lawyer can face" when she entered her role as the company negotiated a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities, but since then her focus has been on building the right team to guide the firm's compliance forward.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

No wearing shades in the dark, and no parking a darn helicopter in people's path. The post Dangerous Parking Job Costs Army $3.3M appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Boston-based Burns & Levinson is winding down after losing nearly half of its attorneys to other law firms this year.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The lawyer says she sang for 'El Chapo,' and now she's singing for her fans. The post From Defense Lawyer For ‘El Chapo’ To Successful Ranchera Singer appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Georgia court strikes down state abortion ban (Phil McCausland, BBC News) Colorado to pay web designer’s legal fees after losing LGBTQ anti-bias law case (Mike Scarcella, Reuters) Eric Adams hopes Supreme Court’s curbing of corruption prosecutions helps gut his own (Jordan Rubin, MSNBC) The Supreme Court Is on Collision Course Wi

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