Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
2025 is almost here and it's time to get serious about quantum computing. The post Quantum Computing Is Coming And Lawyers Aren’t Ready appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) issued findings Wednesday regarding Benin, Egypt, Peru, and Seychelles’ adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers. The findings come shortly after the committee concluded its 39th session. In its evaluations, the committee commended these countries for their efforts to protect migrant workers’ rights.
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CARET Legal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with fewer misunderstandings. In mediation, where outcomes rely on clear communication and trust, the right tools can streamline information sharing, keep all parties aligned, and foster collaboration. For attorneys guiding clients through complex negotiations, effective communication methods help clients reach faster, more favorable resolutions with f
JURIST
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s ruling that a state law violated the youth plaintiffs’ right to a clean and healthful environment under the state constitution. The court found that a limitation in the Montana Environmental Policy Act violated the right to a clean and healthful environment by “preclud[ing] an analysis of [greenhouse gas] emissions in environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.” The court also ruled against
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 19, 2024
“Republican Griffin asks NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of 60,000 ballots”: Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. Adam Edelman of NBC News reports that “ Republican in close N.C. Supreme Court race asks court to throw out 60,000 ballots; The lawsuit is the latest chapter in the long-running saga in the battleground state contest, as Democratic Justice Allison Riggs maintains a 734-vote advantage.” Rusty Jacobs o
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Trial Boutique Financially Blesses Their Associates: Great time to work at Hueston Hennigan ! Biglaw Firms Are Still In The Bonus Disclosure Market!: Sheppard Mullin announced bonuses. The Judiciary Is Getting Karen-ed: The usual suspects are hitting judges they don't like with ethics complaints. "United Healthcare" Is Trying To Do Damage Control: Someone is trying to use DMCA to scrub Luigi's likeness off the web.
JURIST
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Montreal city police ( SPVM ) launched an investigation on Wednesday into an arson attack that targeted the Congregation Beth Tikvah synagogue and Jewish community center, as well as the offices of Federation CJA, a Jewish philanthropic organization, in the Dollard-des-Ormeaux suburb Tuesday night. The incident involved an incendiary device that caused minor damage, including broken glass and a damaged front door.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 19, 2024
“Bonus 113: Tick Tock for TikTok; The justices’ decision to hear expedited argument on the constitutionality of the TikTok statute makes a lot of sense; It’s also a good foil for a broader debate about when / how the Court intervenes.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. In the December 2024 issue of The Harvard Law Review, Vladeck has an article titled “ A Court of First View.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Thursday morning read: Ex-Congressman’s Meme Fight Faces Long Odds at Supreme Court (Kyle Jahner, Bloomberg Law News) Supreme Court Fast-Tracks TikTok Case in Face of Jan. 19 Deadline (Adam Liptak & Sapna Maheshwari, The New York Times) The Supreme Court decisions that gutted environmental protections in 2024 (Natalie Mesa, High Country News) Supreme Court takes up South C
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Patently O
DECEMBER 19, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit's December 19, 2024 decision in Altria (Philip Morris) v. R.J. Reynolds offers important guidance on patent damages methodology while potentially previewing issues soon to be addressed en banc in EcoFactor v. Google. The case centered on Reynolds' VUSE Alto e-cigarette product and its infringement of three Altria patents.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Ari Kaplan interviews speaks with Laura Leopard of Leopard Solutions, a law firm data platform and a SurePoint company. The post How the Selection of Outside Counsel Is Changing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Because this isn't how copyright law works. The post ‘United Healthcare’ Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | From desk-friendly yoga tools to self-care kits, these ideas are as practical as they are thoughtful. The post Healthy Gifts for Lawyers: Top 5 Holiday Health and Happiness Gifts in a Box appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Today, the Sabin Center published a report that looks back on climate litigation developments since the beginning of 2024. This second installment in our year-end series revisits significant cases and rulings from around the world and connects them to overarching themes. It also identifies key cases that we expect to influence litigation strategies and outcomes in the coming months and years.
Intelligize Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
From jolly television personality Al Roker cruising around New York City during the retailers annual Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street , few brands have a stronger association with the holiday season than Macys. And if youre feeling guilty about blowing your budget at one of the companys department stores on Black Friday, we have some news that might make you feel better: Macys has misplaced $150 million kind of.
LawSites
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Similar to regulatory reform initiatives in Utah and Arizona, the Washington Supreme Court has entered an order approving a pilot program that will allow companies and nonprofits that are not owned by lawyers to provide legal services under carefully monitored conditions. The court’s order (Order 25700-B-721), entered Dec.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a state law banning consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in fossil-fuel-permitting decisions, citing a state constitutional provision…
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
This very much misses the point of judicial ethics. The post Far-Right Group Weaponizing Ethics Complaints Against Federal Judges. Again. appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A California judge who said he was almost amused when a little Chinese woman stared him down did not rule against her based on ethnic bias, but his comment was pure stereotyping, according to two concurring judges in an appellate opinion.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Can you get absolution for civil contempt? Asking for a friend. The post Rudy Giuliani Doxxes A Priest appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Above the Laws bonus tracker continues to expand, as an increasing number of boutique law firms announce associate bonuses that match or surpass market rates…
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Size matters for law firms in this swing state. The post The 100 Largest Law Firms In Pennsylvania (2024) appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
I have always been interested in mistakes, also known as errors, blunders or, in my best legalese, boo-boos.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2024
How did she navigate these uncharted waters, and what can her experience teach us about the future of legal practice in the age of technology? The post Marla Crawford Was In The Room When Legal Technology Happened: A Journey Through Legal Tech Evolution appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Public remarks by a conservative federal appeals judge have rekindled talk of a possible audition for the Supreme Court," according to a story by Bloomberg…
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