Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
Christopher Robin once told Winnie-the-Pooh: Promise me youll always remember: youre braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. If youre an in-house lawyer facing job uncertainty, these words might feel like little consolation. But they hold a powerful truth you must embrace if you are on the brink of an unexpected career change.
JURIST
MARCH 13, 2025
Several French publishing associations filed a joint legal complaint on Wednesday against Meta for its alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted work to train its generative artificial intelligence, contrary to the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The National Publishing Union (SNE), the Socit des Gens de Lettres (SGDL) and the National Union of Authors and Composers (SNAC) filed a complaint to be heard before the Paris Judicial Court.
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Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
High profile back-to-the-office announcements from Biglaw heavy hitters have many wondering if the legal industry’s remote work flexibility era may soon come to an end. Law firms love matching policies with their peers and a mounting push against hybrid work could offer firms the safety in numbers they need to retreat from popular hybrid models.
JURIST
MARCH 13, 2025
Bosnia’s state-level prosecutor issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday for the Republika Srpska (RS) entity President Milorad Dodik and two other top Bosnian Serb officials for violating the country’s “constitutional order” The Prosecutor’s Office issued an arrest warrant for RS President Dodik, Prime Minister Radovan Vikovi and President of the National Assembly of the RS Srpska Nenad Stevandi.
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
After years of delays, Donna Adelson’s trial is finally picking up some speed. She was accused of first-degree murder along with conspiracy and solicitation in the killing of Dan Markel, her daughter’s former husband. As her legal team mounts a defense, they’re trying to mitigate against the evidence that will be used in trial. MSN has coverage: Donna Adelsons attorneys filed another motion Wednesday arguing divorce papers between her daughter Wendi and Dan Markel should not be
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Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
A common complaint practicing lawyers have is that while law schools cost a fortune, they simply dont teach the most essential skill needed for professional competency. What skill might that be? How to be a lawyer, of course. Some law schools, however, are trying to change that by offering skills-based opportunities so that their soon-to-be graduates will have already dipped a toe into practicing law before even taking the bar exam.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 13, 2025
The Supreme Court of Indiana has issued a fascinating opinion on self-defense in Turner v. State, 2025 WL 782331 (Ind. 2025), framing the case as follows: "This is a case about a good guy with a gun shooting a bad.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! This week, which state announced they would administer the National Conference of Bar Examiners NextGen Bar Exam beginning in 2028, making them the 37th state to sign onto the revamped bar exam? Hint: This states version of the exam will include a half-day graded state law component.
At the Lectern
MARCH 13, 2025
The Supreme Court yesterday denied a pro per’s habeas corpus petition in In re Aubry with Justice Joshua Groban, joined by Justices Goodwin Liu and Kelli Evans, issuing a concurring statement. The petition sought relief under the California Racial Justice Act ( here and here ), but the separate statement focuses mainly on a sentence the superior court reluctantly imposed despite believing it to be too high.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
One of the great things about SXSW is that it makes you think outside the box. About issues that arent raised instead of the ones that are. That attribute was on full display for Saturdays morning Featured Speaker Session. A Session so anticipated that it had people lining up a good two hours before it began. The speaker was Amy Web , the CEO of Future Today Strategy Grou p and professor at the NYU School of Business.
Court-MartialTrialPractice
MARCH 13, 2025
I. Introduction Stalking is a serious offense under military law, reflecting the militarys commitment to protecting service members from harassment, intimidation, and threats. It is criminalized under Article 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) , which was introduced as part of the 2013 amendments under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
For years, I have heard yammering from white male attorneys about how they are now disenfranchised. Please. Spare me. How about some examples from my almost 50 years in practice that dispute that ludicrous claim? A white male state bar president who proclaimed that women cannot be good trial lawyers, that they were only fit for the so-called pink practices of family law and probate.
JURIST
MARCH 13, 2025
Russian Supreme Court upheld the 12-year imprisonment of a transgender anti-war activist Mark Kislitsyn, stated Amnesty International on Wednesday. The group said convicting the activist of high treason for sending US $10 to a Ukrainian bank account “defied common sense,” urging his immediate release. Natalia Prilutskaya, Amnesty International’s Russia Researcher, reiterated that the real aim of Kislitsyn’s persecution, imprisonment and ill-treatment in detention was not
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
House Republicans proposed Medicaid cuts last month that would have disastrous financial consequences for hospitals, especially for those in rural areas. While the plan aims to reduce government spending, healthcare executives are pointing out that these cuts would actually exacerbate the financial instability of the overall U.S. healthcare system as well worsen health outcomes for millions of people, many of whom are children.
ABA Journal
MARCH 13, 2025
A federal appeals court has revived a First Amendment retaliation claim by a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law who used…
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
Hybrid Work Is Here To Stay : Anything but a five-day, in-person work week ! It Won’t End With Perkins Coie : Will Williams & Connolly be the next firm caught in the administration’s sights ? Keep The Theory Practical! : These are some of the best law schools for training that goes beyond the books. Donna Adelson’s Lawyer Moves To Get Divorce Documents Out Of Evidence : Bold move, let’s see how it works.
HowAppealing
MARCH 13, 2025
“Idaho will be only state with firing squad as main execution method, after governor signs bill; Idahos firing squad method will be mechanized, Rep. Bruce Skaug says; Idaho Department of Correction wont confirm plans”: Kyle Pfannenstiel of Idaho Capital Sun has this report.
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Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
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HowAppealing
MARCH 13, 2025
“Cavanagh selected as Michigan Supreme Courts next chief justice”: Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance has this report.
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
By: Practical Guidance Corporate investment in generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technologies continues to accelerate. Average Gen AI budgets grew.
HowAppealing
MARCH 13, 2025
“Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice harassed court staff, per human resources report; Report led court administrator in January to inform Chief Justice Baker she was no longer allowed near certain offices”: Tess Vrbin of Arkansas Advocate has this report.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Above The Law
MARCH 13, 2025
ShareDos customers include some of the largest law firms in the U.K. and a growing number of firms in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
HowAppealing
MARCH 13, 2025
“New Justice Megan Shanahan says Ohio Supreme Court is ‘where laws meet lives”: Kevin Grasha of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report.
Law 360
MARCH 13, 2025
As Delaware lawmakers advance changes to the state's general corporation law aimed in part at stopping companies from moving their corporate charters they are facing increased pressure from their counterparts in Texas, where legislation appears to be on a fast dash in an attempt to convince more businesses to make it their legal home.
HowAppealing
MARCH 13, 2025
“Sister of US Supreme Court justice receives pipe bomb threat at Charleston residence”: Alan Hovorka and Caitlin Bell of The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina have this report. Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “ Sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was target of bomb threat at home.” Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ Sister of US Supreme Court’s Barrett target of bomb threat, police say.” And Megan Forrester
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