Above The Law

APRIL 18, 2025

Getty Images Is your reputation working for you or against you? In this episode of “Be That Lawyer,” Tom Ciesielka, President of TC Public Relations, joins me to share how lawyers can use PR, media visibility, and thought leadership to strengthen their reputation and grow their practice. “Your first obligation is to your client, not to publicizing your firm,” he says. “Thats just the reality of it.” Here are three key insights from our conversation.

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The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers , Margaret Satterthwaite, expressed concerns on Thursday over the suspension and the disciplinary actions taken against three judges of the Supreme Court of Maldives. The UN expert indicated that these decisions aimed at preventing the Supreme Court from reviewing a constitutional amendment announced in November 2024.

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Above The Law

APRIL 18, 2025

One of the issues that many small firm lawyers face is they often need to appear at multiple court appearances at the same time. Although larger firms might have the resources to send multiple attorneys to court appearances so lawyers do not need to be in the same place at the same time, small firm lawyers may not have such resources. Indeed, I found myself needing to attend two court appearances at the same time earlier this year in two separate courthouses.

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APRIL 18, 2025

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Maryland imposed a preliminary injunction on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Thursday, restricting access to personally identifying data in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) database. The preliminary injunction comes after Judge Ellen Hollander granted a temporary restraining order on March 20, which temporarily restricted DOGE’s access to the personally identifying data from the SSA.

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APRIL 18, 2025

“James Ho Knocks Trial Judge Who Blocked Venezuelan Deportations; Fifth Circuits Ho says judge presumed to seize control; Judge Boasberg had ordered stop to deportations”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Bloomberg News has this report on a published order , accompanied by concurring and dissenting opinions, that a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Jamie Spannhake | Menopause support in law firms is often overlooked, and it comes at a cost. Steps for building a culture where women can thrive at all stages of their careers. The post 5 Ways Law Firms Can Support Employees Through Menopause appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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APRIL 18, 2025

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APRIL 18, 2025

Former Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cullar has this long piece posted today on the Foreign Affairs website, “How to Survive a Constitutional Crisis: The Three Guardrails That Can Save Democracy.” The three “guardrails” he identifies are the courts, state and local governments, and the independent media. Justice Cullar, who left the court in 2021 to become president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace ,writes, “Never in history has the count

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APRIL 18, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s rise to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has some concerned that anti-vaccine policies are coming. If the nations top public health agency pulls support of vaccination, other healthcare stakeholders will need to step up to fill the vaccine messaging void. The post How the Health Sector Can Change Vaccine Messaging Amid Rising Anti-Vaccine Sentiment appeared first on MedCity News.

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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!

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APRIL 18, 2025

US District Court for the District of Columbia judge James Boasberg on Friday denied an emergency motion to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) halting deportations under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Boasberg denied the ACLUs request for an immediate ruling mandating that the government give 30 days notice before removing individuals under the AEA, reasoning that such an order would mirror a previous one invalidated by the Supreme Court.

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APRIL 18, 2025

“The Supreme Court gets a chance to rebuke schools bullying wokeism; The high court hears a case involving Montgomery County, religious freedom and educational diktats”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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APRIL 18, 2025

Walgreens revealed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday that it will pay upward of $300 million to resolve U.S. Department of Justice allegations that it knowingly filed millions of prescriptions for opioids and other drugs that didn't have a legitimate medical purpose or weren't valid.

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APRIL 18, 2025

“Wisconsins 402-Year Veto Rewrite: Liberal state Justices uphold a power grab by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.” The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.

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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.

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APRIL 18, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. moved Friday to spare large banks from certain requirements for what should go into the next version of their so-called living wills, saying it wants to put more emphasis on planning for quicker, potentially weekend sales of failing banks.

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APRIL 18, 2025

“My School District Could Have Avoided This Supreme Court Case”: Megan K. Stack has this guest essay online at The New York Times.

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APRIL 18, 2025

The Ninth Circuit won't be rethinking a panel decision refusing to revive a defunct brokerage platform's case accusing Zillow and the National Association of Realtors of anticompetitively relegating its listings from Zillow's main page.

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APRIL 18, 2025

“Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of the White House? The judge, a conservative Reagan appointee, wrote a blistering opinion accusing the administration of failing to give a man wrongly deported to El Salvador any semblance of due process.” Alan Feuer and Adam Liptak of The New York Times have this report.

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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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APRIL 18, 2025

A California federal judge refused Thursday to toss the Federal Trade Commission's price discrimination lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, concluding the alcohol distribution giant moves liquor around enough to trigger interstate commerce and that the FTC has adequately alleged unfair treatment of mom-and-pop stores relative to big box retailers.

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APRIL 18, 2025

So long, compliance confusion watch this free webinar to navigate complex HR issues with confidence through the rest of 2025 and beyond!

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APRIL 18, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court's revival of Cornell University workers' class action allegingexcessive retirement plan fees will likely spur a rise in lawsuits zeroing inon employers' arrangements with recordkeepers and other service providers, and could make those cases tougher to knock out of court, attorneys say.

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APRIL 18, 2025

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Thursday held that a Massachusetts law banning the sale, transfer, or possession of an assault weapon is not unconstitutional under the Second Amendment to the US Constitution. This decision comes after Massachusetts resident, Joseph Capen, contended that he was planning on purchasing items covered by the law for purposes of self-defense.

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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?

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APRIL 18, 2025

A Florida federal judge has scheduled a third hearing on claim construction in a ParkerVision Inc. lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc. over wireless communications patents, while commenting about "the inefficiency of patent litigation.

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APRIL 18, 2025

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) on Thursday expressed criticism and concern over Peru’s decision to enhance the scope and powers of its Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI), which will impact the rights and activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The IBAHRI warned that the recent amendments to the APCI “risk the possibility of arbitrary and politically motivated enforcement,” potentially leading to NGOs that

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APRIL 18, 2025

A former chief counsel for Sunoco LP sued her ex-employer in Texas state court Wednesday, alleging she was denied promotional opportunities and later terminated due to her age, while also accusing the company of replacing attorneys older than 50 with significantly younger attorneys with less experience.

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APRIL 18, 2025

A group of lawyers filed a lawsuit on Thursday before the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child against the Costa Rican government for allegedly violating the rights of minors deported from the United States. Lawyers from the Global Strategic Litigation Council, Instituto Internacional de Responsabilidad Social y Derechos Humanos, and the Transnational Disputes Clinic at Cornell Law School claimed that Costa Rica has detained over 80 migrant children deported from the US for over 5

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