Attorney at Work
AUGUST 19, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | By using Outlook’s advanced features you can build a system that lets you handle emails efficiently and keep your inbox clean. The post Managing Email Overload: 5 Quick and Easy Outlook Tricks for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced on Sunday the suspension of its operations after the abduction of a bank official, adding that activities will remain halted until the official is released. Musab Msallem, the director of the Information Technology Department, was kidnapped by an unidentified party on Sunday morning, according to CBL. The bank noted that these extrajudicial actions jeopardize the safety of the banking sector, as CDL, being the sole internationally recognized depository f
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2024
“Did the Supreme Court just walk back its position on trans protections?” Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. Online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay titled “ Did the Supreme Court just overrule one of its most important LGBTQ rights decisions? The Court appeared to abandon Bostock v. Clayton County this weekend.” And at his “One First” Substack site, Steve Vladeck has a post titled “ 95.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
An acceleration of acute malnutrition has made famine a real possibility in some Yemeni government-controlled areas, a report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned on Sunday. The IPC estimated that 609,808 children under age five will be acutely malnourished by the end of the year, identifying four districts in particular that would require “immediate intervention:” Mawza and Al Makha in Taiz province as well as Hays and Al Kawkhah in Hodeida province.
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
AUGUST 19, 2024
“Supreme Court Workload Backloaded as Justices Hear Fewer Cases; Justices getting slower start to new terms; More of the court’s work pushed to the end”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report.
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EvidenceProf Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 614(a) provides that The court may call a witness on its own or at a party’s request. Each party is entitled to cross-examine the witness. The ability of the judge/court to call witnesses in more circumscribed.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
Former US Representative for New York’s Third Congressional District George Santos pleaded guilty to fraud and campaign offenses on Monday. The US Attorney’s Office for EDNY detailed the offenses to which Santos pleaded guilty. From June 2020 to April 2021, Santos fraudulently claimed to be unemployed to obtain federal unemployment assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving more than $24,000 in unemployment insurance benefits.
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
While his boss is just a Florida Man with Floridian tastes. The post Alleged Ponzi Scheme Salesman Either A Bad Speller Or A Literate Masochist appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
A report on corruption in New Zealand released on Sunday questioned the transparency of the nation’s political system, recommending proactive changes to lobbying regulation, political donations and legislation governing public access to official information. In light of New Zealand’s downward trend in rankings such as the Corruption Perceptions Index , “Shining a Light” has outlined 26 policy recommendations to restore confidence in the public sector’s integrity and
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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
AUGUST 19, 2024
There are still things to learn about the Liebeck v. McDonald’s case, even three decades after it was decided. The post The Impact Of The McDonald’s ‘Hot Coffee’ Case On Its 30th Anniversary appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
The former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, called Sunday for the Taliban regime to allow education for girls and women. Posting on X to commemorate the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai urged the people of the nation to collaborate in order to learn and progress. Since their takeover in 2021, the Taliban have been repeatedly criticised for their policies towards women.
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
Who would've thunk it? The post Elon Musk Debuts The ‘Burning Car/Exploding Spaceship’ Of Generative AI appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Supreme Court of India took action Sunday in response to the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal by scheduling a hearing in the matter on August 20. The incident, which occurred on August 9, has sparked widespread protests and strikes by medical professionals across the nation.
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Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
Increasing access sounds good, but how? The post ABA Council Proposes Language Change To Nix ‘Diversity’ From Law School Considerations appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
The UK Ministry of Justice reactivated a temporary measure known as “Operation Early Dawn” on Monday to manage heightened prison overcrowding, aggravated by recent far-right riots across the country. The HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) activated Operation Early Dawn to help alleviate pressure on prisons in regions such as North East and Yorkshire, Manchester, Cumbria etc, and would keep offenders in a police station until they are summoned to court, once a cell in prison is c
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
Law students would receive more uniformity across classes, and more academic assistance if these new rules are approved. The post ABA Proposes New ‘Minimum Learning Outcomes’ To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 19, 2024
An in-house lawyer who reported suspected wrongdoing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission can’t recover a whistleblower award, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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Law 360
AUGUST 19, 2024
As BigLaw faces a steady stream of criticism about its employment policies and practices, an associates union could effect real change — and it could start with law students organizing around opposition to recent recruiting trends, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
* Current Supreme Court has opened the door to patchwork state-by-state banking laws. Because that's how to build a global economy! [ Bloomberg Law News ] * How to sue NASA for fallen space debris? Seems like a one-off practice area unless some idiot tries to build personal spaceships. [ Law.com ] * Apropos of nothing at all, Elon Musk is closing an office over a fight with a judge. [ NY Times ] * George Santos expected to plead guilty. [ Reuters ] * Suit against firms involved in bankruptcy jud
Law 360
AUGUST 19, 2024
For the fifth time in a Philadelphia courtroom, jurors were told Monday by plaintiffs attorneys that Bayer AG unit Monsanto sold its flagship weedkiller Roundup knowing it had cancer-causing properties, but failed to warn consumers about the potential danger so it could make a profit.
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
Talk about knowing your worth. The post These Supreme Court Justices Are Made Of Money appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 19, 2024
A former bankruptcy judge has been sanctioned for trying to avoid a deposition by submitting to an unauthorized off-the-record interview with the law firm that…
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2024
This is the story of how one such firm came to be. The post 2 Become 1: Merging 2 Solo Practices Into 1 Small Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Thomson Reuters Institute is introducing a new metric that measures how well lawyers are generating fees and collecting them by comparing them to their…
L4SB
AUGUST 19, 2024
A Certificate of Good Standing, sometimes referred to as a “Certificate of Existence” or “Certificate of Authorization,” is an official document issued by a state agency in the United States.
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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