Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Pursuing personal projects or part-time work is not new for lawyers, but the great reassessment has amplified the discussion. The post Should Lawyers Consider a Side Hustle? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
JURIST
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Bosnia’s Serb Regional Parliament ordered its representatives on Wednesday to boycott votes in joint state bodies to hinder the reforms needed for EU integration. The order was made in an emergency session to discuss the response to the ongoing trial of the President of the Republic of Srpska, Milorad Dodik for refusing to annul a law that undermined a constitutional court’s power.
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The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The Legal Profession Can Be a Journey to Bigger and Better Opportunities By Chere B. Estrin Its that time of year. Youve received your raise and politely waited a month or so after collecting your bonus. Youve appeared grateful and appreciative (all the while thinking, youre giving methisafter all the work Ive done? ). Now, youve started circling Indeed and LinkedIn, reached out to legal recruiters and are quietly scanning job listings.
JURIST
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office (TDPO) charged on Thursday Ko Wen-je, the former mayor of Taipei and leader of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), for bribery and other corruption offenses in connection with a real estate development project known as the Core Pacific City redevelopment project. The prosecutors sought an imprisonment sentence of 28 years and six months for Ko Wen-je.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Banning Christmas used to be a thing. The post And You Thought You Hated Christmas… appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Hey! SCOTUS! Leave Them Kids Alone! The post The Supreme Court’s ‘Teenager Term’ Could Leave A Lot Of Kids Really Angry appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Pakistan’s military courts sentenced 60 civilians on Thursday to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for their involvement in violent protests that erupted following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9, 2023. The announcementby the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), comes amid heightened international scrutiny and criticism regarding the military’s handling of dissent.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“Senate adjourns without confirming D.C. judges as vacancy crisis persists; Local officials decried the court vacancies as a problem for public safety”: Jenny Gathright of The Washington Post has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Christmas Eve Bonuses!: Massumi + Consoli ! Who Is The Lawyer Of The Year?: You decide! Contest runs to December 31st. Enjoy the season! The post Happy Holidays! — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“Newman Accuses Fed. Cir. of Concealing Files to Control Media; Documents allegedly illustrate medical record demands; Federal Circuit says itll release materials in ‘a matter of weeks”: Annelise Levy of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
A very jolly podcast. The post Ho, Ho, Ho-Cast appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“‘Disastrous initiatives’: Ex-Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut slams gov’t calls for judicial reform; These are Hayut’s first public remarks since retiring from the bench in October 2023, after serving on the Supreme Court since 2003 and as chief justice since 2017.” The Jerusalem Post recently had this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Is there a magic solution to inflation? Are you renegotiating contracts, shoring up compliance processes, or finding creative ways to do more with less? The post Inflation Is Here To Stay — Whats Your Legal Team Doing About It? appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“The Universe of TikTok v. Garland in a Nutshell: Everything you want to know about the case boiled down into a few pages.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Legalytics” Substack site.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
* Arkansas book ban runs afoul of Constitution. for now. [ Reuters ] * Federal judge in trouble for speaking to "politically affiliated" organization. Which is a rookie mistake because all you need to do is pretend nakedly political organizations just aren't political. the Federalist Society judges do it all the time. [ Reuters ] * DC Circuit executive leaves to raise alpacas. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Biglaw will be busy for the next few weeks aiding clients with SEC enforcement before the SEC s
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“Donna Adelson will stand trial for murder and conspiracy this June; Opening statements are expected to start on or before June 9, according to a new court filing”: WCTV of Tallahassee, Florida has this report.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Thursday morning read: When could TikTok be banned? When is Supreme Court weighing in? Here’s what to know (Greta Cross, USA Today) 100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work? (Jennifer Ludden, NPR) Long Island Diocese Bankruptcy Exit Is Rare Success Amid Delays (Randi Love, Bloomberg Law) The Supreme Court Case Over Trans Youth Could Also
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“The Supreme Court enters its teenager era”: John Fritze and Devan Cole of CNN have this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
We really enjoy working with you. The post Happy Holidays To Our Advertisers! appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“Before Scopes, Clarence Darrow fought another battle. He was accused of bribing a jury.” Christopher Goffard of The Los Angeles Times has this report.
JonathanTurley
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Amazon Prime Studios is under fire for shortening the classic Christmas film, Its a Wonderful Life by cutting out the key scenes where George Bailey sees what life would have looked like if he was never born. The suggested reasons have varied from removing disturbing scenes for modern sensibilities to a copyright dispute. I read once of a movie theater owner who wanted to show a doubleheader film with the Sounds of Music but did not want over four hours of viewing…so he cut out all the son
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 26, 2024
“Retiring DC Circuit Executive Trades Judges for Vermont Alpacas”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Ho, ho, ho! Hope associates had a happy holiday! The post Boutique Law Firm Announces Big-Time Bonuses On Christmas Eve appeared first on Above the Law.
Blackstone Career Institute
DECEMBER 26, 2024
An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education There is always an opportunity to grow and improve ones life, even while in prison, and Blackstone Career Institute is here to provide incarcerated education for those who are seeking a way to complete educational courses and expand their knowledge in a job field. Regardless of ones past experiences, there are ways to take steps toward a better future, and it could start with investigating educational opportunities from within a prison facility.
iHire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
What are freelance jobs? What are gig jobs? Learn the differences between freelance vs. contract and other types of short-term positions with our guide.
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