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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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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JURIST

OCTOBER 1, 2024

UN racial justice experts on Tuesday found broad impunity persists for officials who have used excessive force against Africans or people of African descent, preventing victims from receiving justice or reparations and enabling the repetition of these behaviors. The Human Rights Council-mandated panel of experts analyzed information compiled in the recent annual report “ Promotion and protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Africans and people of African descent against

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

He even told them his whole plan. The post Holy Intellectual Property Defeat! appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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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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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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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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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!

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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

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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HowAppealing

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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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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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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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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Above The Law

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Be open to changing the way you protect your data. The post Common Sense Passwords Coming To Law Firms Soon appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

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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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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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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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

* Judge reassigned after mining In Living Color for the jokes best left in the 90s during a whole day of inappropriate remarks because, to put it in terms he might understand, "the court system don't play that." [ ABA Journal ] * Big win for legal reporting in Idaho, where the top court official had been holding pleadings back in an effort to keep them from making the news. [ Courthouse News Service ] * El Chapo lawyer launches music career. [ AP ] * Blame US Trade laws for fentanyl. [ Reuters ]

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HowAppealing

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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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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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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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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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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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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