Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 9, 2022

A new litigation paralegal should look at three key areas early in their career. If you only focus on the paralegal skills that you might be lacking early in your career, then you might spend too much time focused on how many decades it will take you to gain all of those skills. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? These three key areas to focus on early in your litigation paralegal career are about more than just paralegal skills.

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Above The Law

JUNE 7, 2022

Examining the decision strictly on legal grounds, it is understandable why the jury decided in Depp’s favor. The post Why Johnny Won: An Explanation Of The Jury’s Decision In Depp v. Heard appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JUNE 4, 2022

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Friday urged the El Salvador government to comply with international human rights obligations in its treatment of over 36,000 Salvadorans detained during its state of national emergency. The El Salvador government declared a nationwide emergency on March 27, reportedly to combat a spike in gang-related killings.

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SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 7, 2022

Share On Wednesday, June 8, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, June 8 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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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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The Crime Report

JUNE 9, 2022

Could future prisons look like this? The entrance to San Diego’s Las Colinas Women’s Detention and Reentry Facility, designed by HMC Architects. Photo: by Lawrence Anderson via Architectural Digest. The popular image of a prison, informed by movies and TV series like Orange is the New Black , is something close to a zoo, where individuals deemed too dangerous to be allowed to roam free in society are caged like animals.

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JURIST

JUNE 9, 2022

The Hague’s Court of Appeal Wednesday upheld the conviction and life sentence of a former Ethiopian official who was convicted of 75 extrajudicial executions committed under Ethiopia’s Derg regime. The Court of Appeal’s specialized international section convicted Eshetu Alemu for his participation in the regime of former dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam and for taking part in a campaign known as the Red Terror.

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SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 5, 2022

Share On Monday, June 6, we will be live blogging as the court releases orders from the June 2 conference and opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. ?. The post Announcement of orders and opinions for Monday, June 6 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 6, 2022

Quantae Priest with a family member at his GED graduation at Lee Correctional Institution in 2017. Courtesy of Quantae Priest. “Hey, Khalil. Guess what? I got accepted.”. “That’s great news!” I responded to Quantae Priest, 26, who’d called out to me on the rec field of our high-security prison. But his news wasn’t entirely good. I could tell from his face.

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Above The Law

JUNE 6, 2022

No, this isn't another ploy to postpone the trial. Why ever would you ask that? The post Alex Jones Lawyers Want Off The Connecticut Sandy Hook Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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JURIST

JUNE 4, 2022

Three NGOs Friday filed a lawsuit in France against three defense manufacturers for allegedly aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity in Yemen. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, Mwatana for Human Rights and Sherpa allege that Dassault Aviation, Thales and MBDA France, through their military sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have enabled the mass killing of Yemeni civilians.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 7, 2022

A medical malpractice lawyer who bragged about obtaining a defense verdict, even though a man “was probably negligently killed,” didn’t know that his remarks to…

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The Crime Report

JUNE 6, 2022

American prisons exist to punish and rehabilitate. American schools exist to educate and develop. There was a time when prisons were institutions of violence: inmate-on-inmate homicides, guard-on-inmate homicides, inmate-on-guard homicides, and too many suicides to accurately record. There was also a time when schools were institutions of safety: located in neighborhoods safe to ride bicycles, with playgrounds for recreation, and classrooms for learning.

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Above The Law

JUNE 10, 2022

How can law firms improve attorney wellness? By valuing associates as more than profit centers. The post Lawyers’ Mental Health Suffers When They’re Viewed Only As Billing Machines By Their Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JUNE 5, 2022

Two New York lawyers have pleaded guilty to new charges as part of a plea deal for throwing a Molotov cocktail into a police car during a 2020 George Floyd protest. This case is in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Urooj Rahman and Colinford Mattis pleaded guilty last year to one count of making and possessing a destructive device.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 9, 2022

A Philadelphia lawyer who was “miserable” with her $75,000-per-year job as a real estate lawyer couldn’t be happier after switching careers.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 10, 2022

The U.S. Justice Department is opening a federal civil rights “pattern-or-practice” probe into the Louisiana State Police amid mounting evidence that the agency has a pattern of looking the other way in the face of beatings of mostly Black men, reports the Associated Press. At least a dozen cases over the past decade, including the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, indicate that state police troopers or their bosses ignored or concealed evidence of beatings, deflected blame and impeded effort

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Above The Law

JUNE 7, 2022

The goal is to improve teaching, not to weaponize the evaluations to target certain professors out of jobs. The post Making Student Evaluations More Meaningful appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JUNE 9, 2022

The US Supreme Court Wednesday made it harder to individually sue federal agents who violate constitutional rights. In a 6-3 decision the court limited the use of the 1971 case Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents to establish grounds for a lawsuit. Bivens allowed federal agents to be individually sued for violating the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens against unlawful search and seizure.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 8, 2022

A court filing seeking legal fees in privacy litigation against Google indicates that one of the plaintiffs’ lawyers—David Boies—is making $1,950 per hour.

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Intelligize Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

Could we be nearing an answer to the question of whether digital tokens are securities or commodities? At Intelligize, we certainly hope so. We’ve written in the past about how tiresome this existential debate has become. It appears the legal system may settle the matter soon enough. Coinbase Global Inc. is currently facing a class-action […].

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Above The Law

JUNE 10, 2022

A lot of side hustles in the Supreme Court's gig economy. The post Supreme Court Financial Disclosures Reveal You Too Can Vacation In A Justice’s House! appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.

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JURIST

JUNE 6, 2022

The US Supreme Court Monday held unanimously in Siegel v. Fitzgerald that Congress’ enactment of a significant Chapter 11 bankruptcy fee increase in 48 states, exempting some debtors in two states, violated the Bankruptcy Clause’s uniformity requirement. This case originated because increased fees for Chapter 11 debtors in Trustee Program districts in 2017.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 6, 2022

The presiding justice of California’s Third District Court of Appeal has agreed to retire and accept a public admonishment to resolve ethics allegations that he…

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The Crime Report

JUNE 10, 2022

This week, San Franciscans voted to remove Chesa Boudin as District Attorney halfway through his term. Many have characterized this loss as a body blow to the national movement of elected progressive prosecutors committed to reforming the criminal legal system. Putting aside the legitimacy of systematic recall elections funded by deep pockets and characterized by low voter turnout, does Boudin’s loss offer any insight into the prospects for criminal legal reform in the United States?

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Above The Law

JUNE 6, 2022

TOGETHXR will have an incredibly difficult task of keeping this case alive. The post TOGETHXR’s Case May Be Coming Apart appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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