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 UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) condemned Thursday the rising death toll on civilians in Sudan. The statement follows the intensified fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and beyond. The statement indicated that both parties disregarded international humanitarian law in and around Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
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
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
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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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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).
At the Lectern
MARCH 21, 2025
The Supreme Court yesterday named Erin Rosenberg to lead the court’s Civil Central Staff. Rosenberg, who will becoming the staff’s director on May 5, is replacing Lisa Walker. Walker became the first African American attorney to serve as a director for the California Supreme Court when she was appointed in 2018. (See here.) She has served the court for almost 30 years.
JURIST
MARCH 21, 2025
UN experts urged the Colombian government on Thursday to protect its civilians and called on the non-state armed groups to cease their attacks against the civilians, after the escalation of the conflict in the Catatumbo region of the Department of Norte de Santander. The experts noted that the conflict, which began on 16th January, has led to displacement on a scale that Colombia has not seen in decades.
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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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.
JonathanTurley
MARCH 21, 2025
I just returned from Berlin this morning and wanted to share a few pictures and recommendations for those on the blog who may want to visit this extraordinary city. This is a city that has something for everyone from food to music to art to history. Speaking at the World Forum on free speech was hardly an inviting prospect. As expected, many of the leading anti-free speech figures, including Hillary Clinton, gathered with their European allies in Berlin.
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.
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
“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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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
“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.
Law 360
MARCH 21, 2025
The former North American CEO for Swiss bank UBS on Friday agreed to a $4.9 million judgment to end claims that he failed to file timely or accurate foreign bank account reports with the Internal Revenue Service between 2003 and 2013.
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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Law 360
MARCH 21, 2025
Attorneys accusing soccer's international governing body, its Puerto Rican affiliate and a regional soccer association of trying to block local rivals told a Puerto Rico federal judge Friday that it was simply human oversight not the use of artificial intelligence that led to citation inaccuracies in recent filings.
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“In Defense of Amy Coney Barrett: An Examination of Her Record.” Michael A. Fragoso has this post at Public Discourse.
Law 360
MARCH 21, 2025
A New York federal judge on Friday tossed a shareholder lawsuit over alleged misstatements about Signature Bank's health ahead of its 2023 collapse, saying shareholders lacked standing to sue in light of the FDIC being a receiver of both the failed bank's assets and rights of the bank's stockholders.
HowAppealing
MARCH 21, 2025
“Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Lucrative Memoir to Come in Fall”: Lydia Wheeler of Bloomberg Law has this report. You can learn more about (and preorder) the book via this link.
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