ALPS

AUGUST 7, 2024

If you're hesitant to do pro bono work based upon a belief that this type of work is risky, I'm here to say "not necessarily!" To understand why, start by trying not to buy into the view that pro bono work is somehow different than work done for paying clients. It isn’t. A client is a client regardless of whether money is changing hands. This means the risks that come with pro bono work are the same as the risks that come with providing legal services to a paying client.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

23 states have either renewed or amended their declarations of intervention in the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) case brought by Ukraine against Russia concerning allegations of genocide in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, according to a Tuesday ICJ press release. Six states have maintained their original declarations without adjustments while eight states have submitted amended declarations.

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LDA PRO

AUGUST 7, 2024

Evicting a tenant is a complex and often stressful process for landlords. It involves navigating intricate legal procedures, dealing with emotional tenants, and managing time-consuming paperwork. This is where professional Eviction help for landlords from LDA Pro Legal comes in. By offering comprehensive support, LDA Pro helps Landlords streamline the eviction process, Minimizing stress and maximizing efficiency.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

A Tunisia court sentenced the leader of the opposition Free Destourian Party (PDL) Abir Moussi to two years in prison on Monday over criticizm of Tunisia’s High Independent Authority for Elections. She was prosecuted under Decree-Law No. 2022-54 and accused of crimes such as attacks to change government form. Moussi was previously detained by Tunisian police on October 3, 2023, after she participated in a sit-in protest at the entrance to the presidential palace to appeal against president

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

The request for information also asks industry to comment on the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve program's clauses allowing the Space Force to prohibit a participating firm from selling products/services to other customers during times of crisis and war. The post Space Force Asks Industry To Critique Draft Civil Reserve Framework, Including ‘Incentives’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 7, 2024

“Judge in buoys case says no matter what happens, the matter will end up in Supreme Court; The federal judge presiding over the legal dispute involving buoys as a deterrent to immigration said the case is complex and won’t be settled at the trial court level”: John C. Moritz of The Austin American-Statesman has this report. And Josh Gerstein of Politico links to this Fifth Circuit filing of the transcripts of two recent federal district court hearings in the case.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

Thailand’s Constitutional Court ordered the progressive Move Forward Party’s (MFP) dissolution on Wednesday based on the party’s proposal to amend the country’s controversial lèse-majesté law. The lèse-majesté law, enshrined in section 112 of the Thai Criminal Code , imposes severe penalties for defaming, insulting, or threatening the Thai monarchy.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 7, 2024

“The Man to Bring Supreme Court Reform to the Conversation; Tim Walz is not a lawyer — he’s a former civics teacher; That might be just what America needs to understand SCOTUS”: Dahlia Lithwick has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) appealed on Tuesday for the immediate release of 12 detainees, including the brother of Batte Urgessa, a political opposition member assassinated in April 2024. In a news release, the organization condemned the murder and the arbitrary imprisonment of the 12 people associated with Batte, describing it as a violation of fundamental human rights.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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Finance

HowAppealing

AUGUST 7, 2024

“Bush Administration Lawyer Whose Wife Was Killed on 9/11 Supports Plea Deal; In an exclusive interview, Theodore B. Olson called the agreement that was revoked last week ‘the best possible outcome’”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

US and Australian officials met to reaffirm a peaceful alliance within the Indo-Pacific region as part of the thirty-fourth Australia-U.S. Ministerial (AUSMIN) Consultations on Tuesday in Annapolis, Maryland. The Indo-Pacific region is comprised of twenty-three countries, including Australia, China, India, and Cambodia. The officials, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.

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EvidenceProf Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL in Los Angeles invites applications for the following positions: Multiple full-time entry-level and lateral tenure/tenure-track positions. Our primary curricular needs include Business Associations, Evidence, and Property. When selecting candidates to interview, we also will consider whether they.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Madras High Court of India reserved orders on Tuesday over a challenge to the preventive detention of a content creator on the YouTube platform by the Government of Tamil Nadu after hearing arguments from both sides. The court questioned the Government of Tamil Nadu’s application of the Goondas Act, a preventative detention statute , against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for allegedly defamatory and false remarks.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

After telling lawyers the firm would not institute an office attendance policy, Biglaw firm. institutes office attendance policy. The post Law Firm Calls Attorneys Back To Office After Years Of Letting Folks Freely Work From Home appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

Bangladesh Government authorities announced Tuesday that Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate renowned for his work in microcredit markets and a well-known critic and political opponent of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will lead the country’s interim government. This significant development comes in the wake of Hasina’s resignation and subsequent flight from the country amidst a mass uprising that resulted in hundreds of fatalities.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 7, 2024

“Tom Girardi’s fraud trial begins: A liar who stole millions? Or the victim of a thieving CFO?” Matt Hamilton of The Los Angeles Times has this report.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Former Jones Day lawyer offers thoughts on Google opinion and gets a little in over his head. The post Maybe Don’t Tweet That Destroying Evidence Subject To Lit Hold Is A Good Idea? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 7, 2024

A Chicago federal judge on Wednesday substantially trimmed a derivative suit accusing Abbott Laboratories leaders of concealing known safety issues related to recalled infant formula but rejected the defendants' argument that tossing the suit in its entirety was in shareholders' "best interest.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

With the passage of the EU AI Act and a deluge of passed and pending legislation in the United States, AI compliance is a given. Kassi Burns shares what attorneys can do now so they are better prepared to advise clients on these issues. The post Mapping Progress: How Attorneys Can Prepare To Advise Clients On AI Compliance appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Boston City Council’s failure to invite the Satanic Temple to deliver an invocation before its meetings did not violate the First Amendment, a federal…

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

This elite trial firm's founding partner firm has the scoop on what makes boutique life so enjoyable for litigators, and how law students can make a lasting impression during recruitment. The post Elsberg Baker & Maruri’s Founding Partner Shares Advice For Would-Be Trial Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

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LegalTalkNetwork

AUGUST 7, 2024

In January 1972, immigration attorney Leon Wildes received a call from an old law school friend asking for his help with a deportation case involving a musician and his wife. Although Wildes didn’t recognize the couple, he knew he wanted to help them. By taking on this life-changing deportation case, Wildes went on to expose corruption in the Nixon administration and forever change the United States immigration process.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Biglaw Firm Makes Big Change To Normalized WFH Policy : Dear loyal employees, get bent. Oh No, Words Have Consequences!: Dancing like no one is watching is one thing, but tweeting? Not when you're a lawyer. Are You Sure You Aren't Violating Any Civil Rights?: Judge finds it necessary to check in with the prosecution. Buying Babies From Behind Bars Backfires: Who let her think this was a good idea ?

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Law 360

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Seventh Circuit on Wednesday rejected 3M's bid to send back to federal court a lawsuit brought by the state of Illinois alleging that the company polluted local waters with toxic "forever chemicals," saying a federal government contractor defense would be "wholly irrelevant" to the state's case.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Prepare for secondhand shame if you watch the clip. The post Judge Borrows Trick From Preschool Teachers To Make Sure Prosecution Is Being Honest appeared first on Above the Law.

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