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Former Government Officials Offer Job Assistance To Law Students, Lawyers Hit By Trump’s Hiring Freeze

Above The Law

President Donald Trump’s government hiring freeze continues to tank budding lawyers’ career prospects. Not only have third-year law students’ permanent job offers been revoked and summer internship programs been canceled, but government agencies have also pulled out of law school recruitment events for future legal roles. However, thanks to a group of ex-officials from the Treasury and the Justice Departments Tax Division, things are looking a bit brighter.

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Europe rights court finds Russia violated free speech for censoring Ukraine conflict news

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday against the Russian Federation for violating the right to freedom of expression through fines, prosecution of individuals and blockage of news outlets. The actions target the publications of “undesirable news” concerning the war in Ukraine. The ruling described that soon after the Russian Federation commenced a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian government took steps to approve legislation prohibiting

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Beauty Is In The AI Of The Beholder

Above The Law

How speed and accuracy benchmarks misrepresent the real value of legal AI Welcome to the era of the AI superlative. While the first two years of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) development were an all-out sprint to create new models, establish proof-of-concept solutions, and define optimal use cases, the next phase to deliver increased efficiency and better work product to clients in the AI lifecycle will be dominated by marketing as well.

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Aligning Financial Decision-Making with Professional Purpose: A Guide for Attorneys

Attorney at Work

Fixing the disconnect between achieving financial targets and genuine professional satisfaction. The post Aligning Financial Decision-Making with Professional Purpose: A Guide for Attorneys appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

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.

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“SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein to Represent Himself in Criminal Tax Case; Goldstein said he has limited means to pay for counsel; Taken into custody Monday following crypto transactions”

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“SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein to Represent Himself in Criminal Tax Case; Goldstein said he has limited means to pay for counsel; Taken into custody Monday following crypto transactions”: Holly Barker of Bloomberg Law has this report. Dan Mangan of CNBC reports that “ Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein jailed as flight risk after cryptocurrency hiding claim.” David Thomas of Reuters reports that “ Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein is detained as flight risk in tax c

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Council of Europe urges Greece to protect human rights of migrants and Roma

JURIST

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights raised concerns regarding Greece’s treatment of migrants and the human rights of Roma communities on Tuesday. The statement comes after the commissioner concluded his visit to Greece earlier this month. Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty met with Greek officials, NGOs, and affected individuals to investigate reports of migrant pushbacks, poor living conditions in refugee camps, and systemic discrimination against Roma communities.

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Senators Introduce Bill that would Add Work Requirements for Medicaid

Above The Law

Senators John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) introduced a bill last week that would require able-bodied adults without dependents to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week to receive Medicaid benefits. The post Senators Introduce Bill that would Add Work Requirements for Medicaid appeared first on MedCity News.

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Breaking: Federal Judge Rules Legal Research Startup ROSS Infringed Westlaw’s Copyrights, Rejecting Fair Use Defense

LawSites

In a significant ruling for legal publishing and AI development, a federal judge has granted partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters in its long-running copyright infringement lawsuit against ROSS Intelligence, finding that ROSS infringed on Westlaw’s copyrighted headnotes and rejecting ROSS’s fair use defense. The ruling, issued today by 3rd U.S.

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Albania anti-corruption institution arrests mayor of Tirana on corruption charges

JURIST

The Special Prosecution Against Corruption SPAK in Albania ordered the arrest of the capital’s mayor Erion Veliaj on Monday by the forces of the Investigation Bureau for passive corruption and money laundering. Veliaj, who first took office as mayor in 2015 and was re-elected to his third term in May 2023 under the ruling Socialist party is accused of misappropriating at least $ 1.1 Million by channeling public funds to businesses that provided illicit benefits to him and his family.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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!

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“GOP Judge Jefferson Griffin appeals trial court loss in his effort to throw out votes”

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“GOP Judge Jefferson Griffin appeals trial court loss in his effort to throw out votes”: Lynn Bonner of NC Newsline has this report. The Carolina Journal reports that “ Griffin appeals trial judges ruling against NC Supreme Court ballot challenges.” And earlier, Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina reported that “ Wake judge dismisses GOP challenge of 65,000 votes in NC Supreme Court election.

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Social Media and Legal Ethics: Navigating the Digital Landscape

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By Bonnie Keen Social media platforms have transformed the way individuals and professionals communicate, share information, and connect with others. For legal practitioners, these platforms offer powerful tools to engage with clients, promote services, and participate in public discourse. However, the use of social media also raises significant ethical considerations.

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The M&A Attorneys Bringing In The Big Bucks

Above The Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our d aily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to Mergerlinks annual ranking of the top 10 mergers & acquisitions deal leads based on total deal value, which two Biglaw firms had two attorneys on the list? Hint: 2024 was a great year for M&A deals increased by 10% year-over-year to $3.2 trillion. See the answer on the next page.

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FDA Appears to Be Granting Zombie Rare Pediatric Disease Designations Waiting for the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program to be Revived

FDA Law Blog

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & Frank J. Sasinowski The rare pediatric disease priority review voucher program remains in its sunsetting state the current authority only allows for granting of such vouchers if the drug was designated as a drug for a rare pediatric disease not later than December 20, 2024, and for which a rare pediatric disease product application is approved not later than September 30, 2026.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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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Panama Is Ready To Fight Over Their Canal — See Also

Above The Law

This Biglaw Firm Is On The Defense : Vinson & Elkins is ready to fight ! Tom Goldstein Is In Jail : He may not pass go or collect $200. Interesting Use Of Pardon Power : Rod Blagojevich and Eric Adams get to walk. Biglaw Firm Goes Dark: Venable moves to a black box compensation scale. It’s Only Cool When I Do It! : President Musk rails against judge shopping.

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The Undisclosed Podcast is Coming Back!

EvidenceProf Blog

The Undisclosed Podcast is coming back! From 2015-2022, we covered 27 cases on the podcast, with those cases having the following results as of my last mega-update thread: On Monday's episode, we (1) provided further updates on a handful of.

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3 Questions For A College Athlete Turned Birdie Girl (Part I)

Above The Law

As someone with a tremendous respect for the dedication of athletes to their craft, I always relish the opportunity to hear from those who have achieved measurable success in their sport of choice. Likewise, I am always impressed by the grit and risk-taking of those who choose to start their own businesses, irrespective of field of endeavor. And I am perhaps most interested in hearing about the experiences of those who have experienced IP litigation from the clients perspective, whether as the c

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Product Updates: Make Depositions Even Easier with Steno's Latest Features

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Managing remote depositions, analyzing transcripts, and getting jobs on the books just became more streamlined. Stenos latest features and product updates focus on making these essential tasks faster and more intuitive.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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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Get Up To Speed on Medicare Inflation Rebates: HPM Issues Memorandum Summarizing CMS Final Rule; HPM and Riparian to Co-Host Webinar

FDA Law Blog

By Alan M. Kirschenbaum & Sophia R. Gaulkin Drug manufacturers wont be receiving their first invoices for Medicare Part B and Part D inflation rebates until later this year, but rebates have been accruing since first quarter 2023 for Part B rebates and October 2022 for Part D rebates. To help our readers learn more about these rebates before they confront the first invoices, weve prepared a memo summarizing CMS final rule on the two Medicare inflation rebate programs, which was issued on De

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SimpleDocs Launches SimpleAI, An AI-Powered Contract Review Tool with Customizable Playbooks (Plus Video Demo)

LawSites

In-house legal departments often struggle with a common challenge: how to efficiently review and negotiate the constant flow of routine contracts without sacrificing quality or consistency.

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SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein accused of transferring millions in cryptocurrency after tax indictment

ABA Journal

A federal magistrate judge has concluded that SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein violated his conditions of release on tax fraud charges by failing to disclose the…

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“Tom Goldstein Seeks Release, Denies Control Over Crypto Wallets; Goldstein arrested for allegedly violating release conditions; Defendant claims cryptocurrency payments were to satisfy debts”

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“Tom Goldstein Seeks Release, Denies Control Over Crypto Wallets; Goldstein arrested for allegedly violating release conditions; Defendant claims cryptocurrency payments were to satisfy debts”: John Woolley of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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DOGE, Treasury Accused Of 'Largest' US Data Breach

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management conducted the "largest" data and IT security breaches in U.S. history, illegally exposing millions of people's sensitive information, a data privacy watchdog and group of federal employees alleged this week.

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“JD Vance’s Tweet Is No Crisis; Judges also have an obligation to respect the separation of powers; Usually they do so”

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“JD Vances Tweet Is No Crisis; Judges also have an obligation to respect the separation of powers; Usually they do so”: Law professor Adrian Vermeule will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Voting Is Closed, Results Are In: Here are the 15 Legal Tech Startups Selected for the 2025 Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW

LawSites

Voting has now closed and your votes have been tallied to pick the 15 legal tech startups that will get to participate as finalists in the ninth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, taking place April 2-5 in Chicago.

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“Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Elegy for Precedent: Is the Supreme Court rushing to overturn old cases? The figures say the opposite.”

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“Justice Sonia Sotomayors Elegy for Precedent: Is the Supreme Court rushing to overturn old cases? The figures say the opposite.” This editorial appeared in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.