Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Roy Ginsburg | Don't let your career rot at a dysfunctional firm. The post Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) formally unsealed war crime charges against four Russian soldiers on Wednesday. The soldiers charged with three war crimes each—unlawful confinement, torture and inhuman treatment—and one count of conspiracy to commit war crimes. The defendants face a maximum penalty of life in prison. None are currently in custody.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“Of College Football, Legal Realism, and Constitutional Litigation”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Of College Football, Legal Realism, and Constitutional Litigation” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Elizabeth Haigh is JURIST’s Chief of Staff for the US and a 2L at the University of Nevada, William S. Boyd School of Law. She files this dispatch from Las Vegas, Nevada. On Wednesday, December 6, an armed individual shot multiple people at Beam Hall and the Student Union on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. The most recent reports indicate that the suspected shooter is dead.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“The Conservative Justices Will Believe Any Story They Want to Hear; The Supreme Court’s docket is crowded with cases featuring dubious narratives, sock-puppet petitioners, and high-profile conservative activists”: Jay Willis has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Conservative Justices Will Believe Any Story They Want to Hear; The Supreme Court’s docket is crowded with cases featuring dubious narratives, sock-puppet petitioners, and high-profile conservative
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“A Moot Supreme Court on ADA Lawsuits; Justice Thomas warns of docket manipulation as a big case goes nowhere”: This editorial will appear in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “A Moot Supreme Court on ADA Lawsuits; Justice Thomas warns of docket manipulation as a big case goes nowhere” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
International human rights organizations called upon the Kenyan government on Tuesday to halt illegal and forceful evictions in the Mau Forest, located in the Rift Valley of Kenya. Amnesty International, the Minority Rights Group International and Survival International stated that more than 700 people have been displaced from the Mau Forest and urged that the government take immediate action to prevent any further displacement.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“What John Roberts Could Learn From Niccolò Machiavelli: Instead of defusing the ethics crisis on the Supreme Court, the chief justice has allowed it to fester, ignoring sage advice from the great authority on power.” Law professor Steven Lubet has this essay online at Washington Monthly. The post “What John Roberts Could Learn From Niccolò Machiavelli: Instead of defusing the ethics crisis on the Supreme Court, the chief justice has allowed it to fester, ignoring sage advice f
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The UK’s Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) released a report Wednesday warning the government that their strategy to improve the lives of disabled people in the UK was inadequate. They described the strategy as “un-coordinated” and urged the government to rethink their plans into a longer-term, more organized approach. The National Disability Strategy , published in July 2021, set out the government’s plans “to transform the everyday lives of disabled people.
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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!
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“Supreme Court May Push Sackler Opioid Case to Congress; Chief Justice John Roberts appeared ready to shunt the unusual Purdue Pharma settlement to legislators; But does he have the votes?” Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion. The post “Supreme Court May Push Sackler Opioid Case to Congress; Chief Justice John Roberts appeared ready to shunt the unusual Purdue Pharma settlement to legislators; But does he have the votes?
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A fuller return to the office may soon be coming down the line, and associates should prepare themselves ahead of time. The post Associates May Need To Brace Themselves For 4 Days Spent Working In The Office Each Week appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Again Cited as Ga., Pa. Courts Tie for No. 1 Judicial Hellhole; Cook County, Illinois; California; New York City and South Carolina asbestos litigation ranked second through fifth”: Everett Catts of The Daily Report of Fulton County, Georgia has this article. You can access the American Tort Reform Foundation’s 2023/2024 Judicial Hellholes Report at this link.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Payable sometime in 2024. of course. The post Breaking Down The Great Biglaw Raise Of 2023 appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“Justices Signal Expanded Shield Against Biased Job Transfers”: Robert Iafolla of Bloomberg Law has this report. And earlier, Julian Mark of The Washington Post had an article headlined “ Supreme Court case could spark rush of reverse-discrimination claims; Muldrow v. City of St. Louis is being watched by civil rights groups who argue that valid workplace discrimination claims are often dismissed.” Update : At his Substack site, Chris Geidner has a post titled “ Jus
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Charitable giving is great, but maybe there's a more tactful way to ask for donations. The post Good: Biglaw Firm Encourages Charitable Donations. Bad: Biglaw Firm Reminds Associates They Haven’t Gotten Raises. appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“Donna Adelson: Accused Killer and Mom of ‘Five-star family’ Requests Emergency Jail Release, Following Murder Arrest.” Leigh Egan of CrimeOnline has this report. You can view the motion at this link. The post “Donna Adelson: Accused Killer and Mom of ‘Five-star family’ Requests Emergency Jail Release, Following Murder Arrest.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Death by non-sequitur. The post Well, That’s One Way To End A Legal Career appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
“The Wealth Tax You May Already Owe; If the Supreme Court rules for the government in Moore v. U.S., all unrealized gains will be taxable under existing law”: Ilya Shapiro will have this op-ed in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “The Wealth Tax You May Already Owe; If the Supreme Court rules for the government in Moore v.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Peruvian Constitutional Court ordered the immediate release of former President Alberto Fujimori on Monday, disregarding a resolution from the the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) that the release should be blocked. Despite Peru being bound by IACHR decisions, the Constitutional Court now asserts that the IACHR exceed its supervisory jurisdiction by ordering the non-execution of a national judicial decision.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Career Attorney Turns In Resignation After Ending Talk With "White Power": Baffles the mind. Edward Blum Is Doing A Victory Lap: He's very pro diversity when it comes to people who aren't white males not getting jobs. Money Moves Are Being Made!: Give it up for Fenwick , Cadwalader , and Cahill. This Firm Is An Exception: Allen & Overy is generous with other people's money during bonus season.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The UK government recently announced a strategy to cut migration levels in response to increasing demands for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address net migration figures. The Monday plan includes raising the minimum salary needed for skilled overseas workers and prohibiting care workers from bringing dependents to the UK, with the ultimate goal of reducing legal migration by 300,000 people.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Some observers have questioned why the Supreme Court even granted review in the first place. The post Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Realization Rule That Could Disrupt Current Tax Laws appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Use these tips as you’re making your next professional move. Whether you’re moving to a large or small firm, you’ll be prepared to put your best foot forward. The post How to transition from a small firm to big law (or vice versa) appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Even if people generally appreciate the free food provided by law firms, more shops should offer healthier food options for attorneys and staff. The post Law Firms Should Offer Healthier Food Options When Paying For Employee Meals appeared first on Above the Law.
ALPS
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it can be a hassle, but there are really good reasons why this should be a priority. But first, a story to set the stage.
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