JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Wednesday that Russias widespread use of enforced disappearances and torture during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine constitutes crimes against humanity. The announcement marks a significant development in the war, as crimes against humanity constitute one of the most serious classifications of international crimes.
Above The Law
MARCH 21, 2025
Getty Images Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. In the summer of 1956, when John McCarthy gathered researchers at Dartmouth College, he did not just coin the term “artificial intelligence” he sparked a digital revolution that would span generations. While the world is enamored with headlines of the changing face of society due to Large Language Models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) extends into nearly eve
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JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
The Perth District Court convicted a 19-year-old man for sharing Islamic State beheading videos online via social media on Thursday. The conviction, following a 3-year imprisonment, marks the first since the enactment of the counterterrorism laws in 2024. According to the Australian Federal Police, the content found on the man’s phone consisted of violent Islamic State-produced videos, audio recordings stating intent and encouragement for violence, as well as online conversations involving
Attorney at Work
MARCH 21, 2025
Jamie Spannhake | Five ways to shake off the sluggishness of colder months and embrace new, healthier routines. The post Spring Forward: 5 Ways Lawyers Can Reset Their Health and Wellness Routine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
A jury in the US District Court for the District of Albuquerque convicted failed former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate, Solomon Pea , on Wednesday of charges in connection with a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of democratic state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque in the aftermath of the 2020 election. The shootings occurred between December 2022 and January 2023, targeting the homes of four elected officials.
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JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
Amnesty International warned against a “chilling verdict” returned by a North Dakota jury on Thursday in a lawsuit against Greenpeace. The verdict orders Greenpeace, an environmental advocacy organization, to pay Energy Transfer, a fossil fuel company, $660 million US in defamation liability. Amnesty International described the jury’s verdict as “chilling” according to its “severe implications for Indigenous Peoples, and other environmental defenders and clima
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“GOP challenge of 65K ballots goes before NC Court of Appeals. When could race be decided?” Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. Lynn Bonner of NC Newsline reports that “ Appeals Court considers whether votes in NC Supreme Court race should be thrown out; Riggs-Griffin contest remains undecided four-and-a-half months after the November election.” The Carolina Journal reports that “ Appeals Court panel wrestles with NC Su
JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
The European Commission announced preliminary findings against Apple and Google , charging them with two violations of the Digital Markets Act on Wednesday. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the EUs law to regulate the power of large digital platforms to ensure a fair and contestable market. The European Commission designated gatekeepers under the DMA, which contains obligations and prohibitions.
Above The Law
MARCH 21, 2025
You may have heard in passing the joke that America has more guns than it has people. First, it isnt a joke. Second, Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the Ninth Circuit is one of those people. The judge might not be deemed qualified by the ABA , but he’s so gun qualified that he’d be easily confused for a vendor at a gun mart. He recently dropped a ~19 minute Well, actually on gun parts and their relative necessity for a functioning gun to put the panel members who voted against him in the
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JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday reported that the prolonged hostilities and occupation of parts of Ukraine by the Russian Federation have caused large-scale human rights violations against children. Between February 24, 2022 and December 31, 2024, the OHCHR documented 669 murders of children and 1,883 injuries. 89 percent of the casualties were a result of the extensive use of explosive weapons in populated areas. 6 percent were caused by explosive remna
Above The Law
MARCH 21, 2025
As a part of the Legal Marketing Associations (LMAs) partnership with Above the Law, each month were here to share a roundup of insights and intel from Strategies & Voices, the official online publication of LMA, dedicated to the craft of legal marketing. Articles in this edition focus on the business of law, from celebrating diverse leadership and global professional development to value-based pricing strategies and data-driven client service innovations.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 21, 2025
Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 2550% of your law firm's billable hours. Capture more time with Rocket Matter Track. The post 4 Problems Rocket Matters Advanced Reporting Tools Help Law Firms Solve appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Blackstone Career Institute
MARCH 21, 2025
How to Graduate Debt-Free Are you thinking about starting school to prepare for your future career but not sure if you can afford it? Or are you considering changing careers or advancing your career but have financial concerns about student loan debt? Student debt is a real concern. According to the Education Data Initiative , student loan debt totaled $1.773 trillion in 2024, with the average amount of student debt (both federal and private) up to $41,618.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 21, 2025
A "missing witness" instruction permits the jury, "if they think reasonable in the circumstances, [to] infer that that person, had he been called, would have given testimony unfavorable to the party. Commonwealth v. Figueroa, 595 N.E.2d 779 (Mass. 1992).
ABA Journal
MARCH 21, 2025
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Edward Chick, the chief revenue officer at NopalCyber, a managed security services provider that offers outsourced cybersecurity support while seeking…
Above The Law
MARCH 21, 2025
Quest Diagnostics teamed up with Google Cloud. The collaboration seeks to deliver new AI capabilities including predictive population health analytics, customized physician results reporting and individualized patient engagement. The post Quest Diagnostics Strikes Generative AI Partnership with Google Cloud appeared first on MedCity News.
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“The President Who Cried Wolf”: Law professor David Cole has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
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Law 360
MARCH 21, 2025
A decade after the U.S Supreme Courts ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, it's clear that the right to equal dignity remains a selectively granted privilege, a stratification that must change with a shift in American legal practice, says Ivn Espinoza-Madrigal at Lawyers for Civil Rights.
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“In New Book, Barrett Says She Will Bring Readers Inside Supreme Court; Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who has faced intense scrutiny since joining the court, says she will make the judicial process less of a ‘mystery’ for readers”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report.
ABA Journal
MARCH 21, 2025
Benchmark data can prove to be invaluable when making decisions about the future of your law firm.
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“Nearly Five Years Later, Justice Barrett’s Memoir Has A Publication Date”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
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ABA Journal
MARCH 21, 2025
Updated: SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein is alleging that federal prosecutors seriously misled the court and should be rebuked for misstatements in public filings in a…
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“Congress needs a Supreme Court jolt to rein in a rampant presidency; A legal case about a little-noticed phone bill entry could have big implications for Congress”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post.
SCOTUSBlog
MARCH 21, 2025
Share On Friday, March 21, we were live as the court released opinions in Delligatti v. United States and Thompson v. United States. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, March 21 (complete) appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“We Need To Talk About What The VanDyke Video Dissent Gets Right; This is the only dissent Ive ever encountered that is regularly interrupted by YouTube ad breaks”: Chris Williams has this post at “Above the Law.
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