LawSites

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Even amid a highly variable and possibly decelerating U.S. economy, smaller law firms are showing greater optimism about their futures. The post Exclusive: Economic Optimism Among Smaller Law Firms Drives Increased Spending, But They Still Face Challenges Meeting Client Demands, New Survey Finds appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a bill that withdraws Russia as a signatory to the global nuclear test ban treaty. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) is an international treaty aimed at banning all nuclear explosions on the Earth’s surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996 and has been signed by 184 countries and ratified by 168 countries.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every job has it’s ups and downs and knowing how to overcome stress is essential. You take the good, you take the bad, and there you have: the facts of life. If you’ve spent any time as a Paralegal, you know that it can be demanding and challenging, to say the least. However, you keep doing it for a reason. If you’re like me, it’s because you love the work and thrive when challenged.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Amnesty International on Monday accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of contributing to human rights abuses against the Tigrayan community in Ethiopia, stemming from an armed conflict between forces aligned with Ethiopia’s federal government and forces affiliated with Tigray’s regional government. Amnesty International says the abuses escalated to war crimes and crimes against humanity, including the crime of ethnic cleansing.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

An increasing number of Americans now believe US Supreme Court decision-making is based more on political ideology than the rule of law. Evidence that this disturbing trend is true can be found when taking a closer look at the shift in how the Court has dealt with juvenile cases dating back to 2005. Prior to 2005, twenty-two people who were executed in the United States were tried as adults after committing crimes as juveniles.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This new tool will change how you conduct legal research, offering a faster, more adaptable approach. The post Lexis+ AI: Generative AI Research That Cites Its Sources appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

UN human rights expert William O’Neill called for the Haitian government to enact policies to better protect children from the ravages of gang violence in the country Tuesday during an official UN visit. O’Neill warned that gang violence in Haiti not only blocks children’s access to basic services but youths were also recruited by gangs.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What are we talking about when we say "client service excellence"? I call them the Three Cs: curiosity, communication, and conscientiousness. The post Three C’s of Client Service Excellence appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Pakistani authorities began detaining undocumented foreign persons in the country on Wednesday, most of whom had come over the border from Afghanistan. This comes amid growing fear and concern for Afghans faced with the life or death decision of being sent back to Afghanistan and into the hands of Taliban authorities. In a statement, Pakistan’s interior ministry said “ Public is encouraged to report to the authorities about the presence of illegal foreigners in their localities”

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Landlords face various challenges in managing rental properties, and one of the most significant is the eviction process. Understanding the intricacies of eviction services for landlords is essential to protect your property and rights. At LDA Pro Legal, we recognize the importance of efficient and lawful eviction procedures. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into eviction services for landlords, the legal aspects involved, and how LDA Pro Legal’s services, including paralegals fo

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court found Wednesday in two rulings that the state cannot enforce a regulation directed by executive order to make power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions because it was created without legislative approval, dealing another setback to the centerpiece of former Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to fight global warming.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There's something positively. Nixonian in the air. The post Is It Watergate Redux For Lawyers? appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The El Salvador Congress repealed a law Wednesday that criminalizes the dissemination of gang messages through media as the ruling party leaders announced their success in the campaign against gangs. In 2022, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador passed a regulation stipulating that a person who reproduced or disseminated messages from gangs, including news media, may be sentenced to ten to fifteen years in prison.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Biglaw moves Midwest. The post Getting A Biglaw Gig In St. Louis Just Got A Little Easier appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Hong Kong High Court dismissed activist Chow Hang-tung’s application to be declared as a party to the injunction appeal proceedings surrounding the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” Tuesday. In dismissing the application, the Court reasoned that Hang-tung was neither a party nor a defendant in the proceedings. Chow relied on the Service Order made by the High Court previously to claim that she was a party to the proceedings.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These deepfakes are causing deep legal trouble. The post Will Only The Real Scarlett Johanssen Stand Up? appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Justice Basirou Mahoney of the Gambia High Court handed down a 12-year prison sentence to Private Sanna Fadera, a soldier found guilty of orchestrating a foiled coup attempt against President Adama Barrow’s administration Tuesday. The coup attempt was executed late last year. Fadera was charged with leading the failed coup along with eight other soldiers who were charged with treason and conspiracy in January.

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Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The former visiting attorney at the elite firm faces up to 20 years in prison for insider trading. The post Ex-Attorney At Top 10 Biglaw Firm Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Charlie Adelson trial Day 6, Part 1: Charlie tells his version.” Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has this report. The post “Charlie Adelson trial Day 6, Part 1: Charlie tells his version.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

G Herbo says bad terms cost him $40M. The post Planning On A Music Career? You Better Be Paying Attention During Contract Law appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Alabama Supreme Court grants state’s request to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia”: Mike Cason of Alabama Media Group has this report. And Ralph Chapoco of Alabama Reflector reports that “ Alabama Supreme Court gives go ahead for execution by nitrogen hypoxia; Alabama would be the first state to use that execution method.” The post “Alabama Supreme Court grants state’s request to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia” appeared first

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Get out before the dissolution, Stroock partners, because your money depends on it. The post Partners Need To Leave Stroock ASAP, Lest They Risk Their Profits appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“The Justices Are Bad Gun Historians; The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on gun rights play fast and loose with the country’s traditions of owning and regulating firearms”: Professor Jack Rakove has this essay online at The Wall Street Journal. The post “The Justices Are Bad Gun Historians; The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on gun rights play fast and loose with the country’s traditions of owning and regulating firearms” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This was entirely predictable. The post This Is What Happens When You Try To Scam A Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Bill Clinton’s Lower-Court Appointments, By The Numbers; The statistics reveal a mixed story”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Bill Clinton’s Lower-Court Appointments, By The Numbers; The statistics reveal a mixed story” appeared first on How Appealing.

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