Attorney at Work
JANUARY 3, 2023
Jay Harrington | A “one and done” approach can help you make fewer decisions, and therefore make those decisions better. The post Make Better Decisions by Only Making them Once appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
JANUARY 4, 2023
See that light at the end of the tunnel? It’s actually this podcast. The post Remote Lawyering, Like A Boss: How To Build The Work Lifestyle You Want appeared first on Above the Law.
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LLRX
DECEMBER 31, 2022
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, and his controversial statements and decisions as its owner, have fueled a new wave of calls for regulating social media companies. Elected officials and policy scholars have argued for years that companies like Twitter and Facebook – now Meta – have immense power over public discussions and can use that power to elevate some views and suppress others.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 5, 2023
The nonstop tide of regulatory change can be overwhelming for lawyers. Here are three practical ways to keep up with regulation changes in your practice area. The pace, volume and nuance of regulatory change is staggering. One moment, you’re up to date on the latest laws and rules in your areas of expertise. But the […]. The post Practical Ways to Keep Up with Regulatory Change in Your Practice Area appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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.
Above The Law
JANUARY 4, 2023
Southwest's bottom line is about to get a mile-high clubbing. The post Grab Your Popcorn, The Class Action Suits Against Southwest Have Begun appeared first on Above the Law.
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LegalReader
JANUARY 5, 2023
Social media has transformed how customers interact with businesses and vice versa.
LawSites
JANUARY 3, 2023
LAWCLERK , an online marketplace where attorneys and law firms can hire freelance lawyers and virtual associates, is expanding its hiring options today with the launch of its Hourly Associate program, designed to allow law firms to hire freelancers on a more-flexible hourly basis rather than by a discrete project or longer-term subscription. . “Our Hourly Associate Solution fills the gap between projects and subscription associates,” said Gregory Garman , LAWCLERK CEO. “It allows you
The Hollywood Lawyer
JANUARY 2, 2023
Megan the Stallion, born Megan Pete, and her label are headed to court after a judge dismissed a claim by her label that her last album was not an album under their contract. Pete claims her previous two albums “has satisfied all option periods” in her contract signed in 2018 and “deserves to be severed […]. The post Music Mondays – Megan the Stallion Headed to Court to Resolve Contract Dispute with Label appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
JURIST
JANUARY 2, 2023
Ohio Governor Mark DeWine Monday signed Senate Bill 202 , which prohibits authorities from denying or limiting participation in parenting activities on the sole basis of disability. The law applies to custody and visitation rights, adopting, foster care and guardianships. While the right to these activities is not guaranteed for individuals with disabilities, disability alone cannot preclude someone from participating in caregiving.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 3, 2023
Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, said he will cooperate in an investigation spurred by a ban…
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 5, 2023
Share A lawyer’s legal advice is privileged. A court cannot order the lawyer or the client to disclose it. But a lawyer’s nonlegal advice is not privileged. What happens when advice is partly legal and partly nonlegal and the two parts cannot be untangled? In such dual-purpose situations, does the privilege protect all the advice or none of it? On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear opposing answers to that question in a case known as In re Grand Jury.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 4, 2023
Last week, the family of a St. Louis, Missouri man who was killed in police custody filed a new petition with the Supreme Court. . Lombardo v. City of St. Louis concerns the death of Nicholas Gilbert, who in 2015 was restrained by police officers who knelt on his back for 15 minutes until he suffocated. Gilbert was in police custody in a jail cell when police came to restrain him, and he resisted.
JURIST
JANUARY 1, 2023
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Saturday signed legislation validating natural organic reduction as a method of burial. Known as “human composting” in common parlance, the process involves placing the body of deceased in a vessel and adding organic material like wood chips, alfalfa grass and straw. Such an arrangement provides conducive environment for natural microbes to act efficiently and quickly.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 5, 2023
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Above The Law
JANUARY 6, 2023
Turns out there are worse things than getting a billion-dollar verdict against your client on national television. The post Alex Jones’s Lawyer Norm Pattis Suspended From Practicing Law, Discovers There’s Something Worse Than Losing A Billion Dollars For Your Client On Live TV appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 5, 2023
On Wednesday, we ran a story about a Supreme Court petition to return to and review police culpability for deadly force applied through the use of ‘prone restraint’ in the case of Nicholas Gilbert. Gilbert died in 2015 by suffocation after being restrained prone with officers holding him down by his back for 15 minutes. The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to determine if prone restraint, which can be fatal, can be considered a ‘reasonable’ use of force if the person has resisted restraint. .
JURIST
DECEMBER 31, 2022
The Bosnian Prosecutor’s Office Friday indicted 24 people in five separate indictments for various charges involving crimes against humanity and war crimes. The first indictment was filed on December 29 against six people for crimes against humanity committed in 1992 in the city of Prijedor. The accused were employed as guards in camps established in the city by crisis staff in the wake of the Bosnian war.
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
LegalReader
JANUARY 6, 2023
Many nursing home residents need assistance to go to the bathroom or take a shower. If no aide answers their call, they’ll try to manage on their own, which often leads to a fall.
Above The Law
JANUARY 5, 2023
Fewer new drugs won FDA approvals in 2022 compared to previous years, but some of the products that passed regulatory muster are indicative of trends expected to continue into 2023. For example, more gene and cell therapies are on track to face regulatory decisions in the coming year.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 3, 2023
Three private security guards hired by the MTA to help fight farebeating and improve safety on the New York City subway system have been arrested after allegedly beating a civilian last week, the New York Post reports. Allegedly, when a civilian was told he couldn’t exit the station through an emergency gate by three guards, he began filming his interaction with the guards and one guard slapped the phone out of his hands while the other two beat him, leaving lacerations on his face. .
JURIST
JANUARY 3, 2023
Saudi Arabia and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Monday signed an agreement to build a legal and institutional framework to combat human trafficking crimes. President of the Saudi Arabia Human Rights Commission (HRC) Dr. Hala bint Mazyad bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri stressed that the Kingdom has strived to build a legal and institutional framework by enacting international agreements, and the agreement is a continuous strategy to guarantee “the protection of all persons from [human traffick
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
Day on Torts
JANUARY 6, 2023
You have just a few days to obtain a pre-publication printed copy of my new book, Tennessee Wrongful Death Law at a substantial discount. The book is Tennessee’s only comprehensive treatise on the law of wrongful death. It has 82 sections and cites hundreds of Tennessee cases. Click on this link and scroll down to see the Table of Contents. Continue reading.
Above The Law
JANUARY 6, 2023
A new set of legal issues and advertising opportunities. The post The Metaverse: What Is It? How Does It Affect Law Firms? appeared first on Above the Law.
LegalReader
JANUARY 6, 2023
Understanding disability rights is critical for workers whose jobs may be on the line – whether you are aware of the end of your employment or are blindsided by a company announcement.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2023
A Reuters special report released Tuesday found that operatives are spreading pro-Kremlin messages in Germany. The report found that operatives have been attempting to shift Germany’s stance on the war in Ukraine towards a pro-Russia approach. Many of these operatives allegedly have ties to Russia and have reportedly organised rallies advocating for an end to the war.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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