Get Ready For The Blue Checkmark Lawsuits
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Section 230 may not prove as useful as it has in the past. The post Get Ready For The Blue Checkmark Lawsuits appeared first on Above the Law.
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The War for Talent: Great Expectations
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Wendy Merrill | If you haven't recently reviewed and documented expectations of associates, partners or staff, it is time to do so. The post The War for Talent: Great Expectations appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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Where Did Elon Musk Get All Of His Legal Training?
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
It's like he went and passed the bar exam behind our backs! The post Where Did Elon Musk Get All Of His Legal Training? appeared first on Above the Law.
The Paywall Predicament
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Citizens in a democracy need reliable information to make good decisions, but what happens when that news is behind a paywall, while the outrage du jour is free?
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
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.
How to Handle a Mistake as a Young Lawyer
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Almost everything is fixable if you catch it early enough. The post How to Handle a Mistake as a Young Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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Biglaw Firm Merging With Minority-Owned Boutique To Create Coast-To-Coast Firm
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The merger offers the potential to lift other firms up along the way. The post Biglaw Firm Merging With Minority-Owned Boutique To Create Coast-To-Coast Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
Australia forms multi-agency task force to combat cyber crime
JURIST
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
On Saturday, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security Clare O’Neil announced the formation of a multi-agency task force to combat cyber crime. Called the Joint Standing Operation (JSO), the task force will merge the efforts of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), an agency of the Defense Department.
5 Ways to Figure Out What You Want
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Jamie Spannhake | Why is it so hard to figure out what we want? Let's take a new approach. The post 5 Ways to Figure Out What You Want appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Berkley PD in Disarray After Leaked Racist Texts, Calls for Quotas
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
A leak of the president of the police officers’ union for the Berkley Police Department texts shows alleged racially insensitive remarks and calls for arrest quotas sending the department in disarray, Noah Goldberg reports for the Los Angeles Times. . City officials confirmed that Sgt. Darren Kacalek, the union president, was placed on administrative leave Wednesday.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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.
Two Pharmacy Owners Plead Guilty in $18M Foreign Medicare Fraud Scheme
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The scheme started in New York but became a complex international endeavor as the two men attempted to launder money received from fraudulent Medicare claims for cancer drugs during the pandemic.
Canada man charged with terrorism for plot to stage coup in Haiti
JURIST
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Thursday announced terrorism charges against Gérald Nicolas, a 51-year-old resident of Lévis, Quebec. The RCMP allege that he planned a terrorist act to overthrow the Haitian government. The charges follow an investigation by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team, which revealed that Nicolas planned to stage an armed revolution in Haiti and ultimately seize power.
Court declines to halt execution of Alabama man whose jury voted against death penalty
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Share In a brief order with no recorded dissents, the Supreme Court refused to block the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, a 57-year-old inmate who is scheduled to die by lethal injection at 7 p.m. EST on Thursday in Alabama. Smith was convicted for the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett, whom he was hired to kill by her husband, Rev. Charles Sennett.
DOJ: Four Officers Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes This Week
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Three former NYPD cops pleaded guilty to a bribery scheme while a former New Orleans police officer pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old crime victim in a rough week for law enforcement criminal misconduct. . Two NYPD officers brought damaged vehicles to a tow truck company operated by a former NYPD cop in exchange for bribes. According to the Department of Justice , all three officers have pleaded guilty to the scheme this week. .
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota
Yale Law School Pulls Out Of U.S. News Rankings Like Michael Jordan Skipping Slam Dunk Contest
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Yale is finally letting Harvard have its moment in the sun. The post Yale Law School Pulls Out Of U.S. News Rankings Like Michael Jordan Skipping Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on Above the Law.
Released FBI documents show an effort to deploy Pegasus spyware
JURIST
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Several FBI documents were released by the New York Times Saturday highlighting an effort by the FBI in 2020-2021 to secure and deploy the Pegasus spyware. Pegasus spyware, developed by the NSO Group , is a zero-click hacking tool that can invade a target’s mobile phone and extract messages, photos, contacts, messages and video recordings. Numerous governments, both autocracies and democracies, have purchased and deployed Pegasus in recent years.
Prosecution Delays and Patent Term Adjustment on the Rise Again
Patently O
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. In the standard case, a US utility patent will expire 20 years from its effective filing date. But, there are several circumstances that might alter the patent term. As a consequence, only a minority of patents fit the standard. One circumstance involves unduly delayed patent prosecution that results in “patent term adjustment” or PTA under 35 U.S.C. 154(b).
How Law Firms Benefit From Outsourcing Legal Transcription
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The decision to try legal transcription is entirely up to you and your law firm. But considering its growth over the last two years, we feel it's safe to say the legal industry approves. .
Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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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.
Immunity Denied To Deputies Who Tried To Turn Muscular Dystrophy Into Reasonable Suspicion
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Courts are cool with pretextual stops. As long as a cop can make up a reasonably good excuse for pulling someone over, they can start casting their lines in hopes of bigger fish. Given enough time and b t, cops can often talk people into warrantless roadside searches. But the pretext needs to be reasonable. And, […]. The post Immunity Denied To Deputies Who Tried To Turn Muscular Dystrophy Into Reasonable Suspicion appeared first on Above the Law.
Sweden Riksdag approves anti-terrorism constitutional amendment in quest to join NATO
JURIST
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The Swedish Riksdag Wednesday adopted a constitutional amendment regarding anti-terrorism – a key demand from Turkey in Sweden’s quest to join NATO. The amendment passed with 278 votes in favor out of a 349-seat parliament and makes it easier to introduce laws to limit the freedom of association for those who engage in or support terrorism. The Riksdag standing committee on constitutional affairs recommended approval of the proposal, claiming it will enable more criminal measures which wil
How I Beat the Odds of Never Going Home
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Growing up, I was an odd kid. I had a Commodore 64 computer on which I tried to make a zombie apocalypses game. I received good grades in school and generally stayed out of trouble. However, I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, the murder capital of New York City. Odds were seven out of 10 going to prison, one out of 5 being murdered. My mother raised me with the belief that education was the way to beat those odds.
Would Twitter get Section 230 immunity in lawsuits filed over fake tweets with blue check marks?
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Plaintiffs lawyer Jay Edelson told Reuters that he is researching whether Twitter could be sued for giving blue check marks to fake accounts that misled…
Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook
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.
Should ‘Social Surrogacy’ Be Permitted?
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Why not let private parties have the same amount of freedom as they do in other spheres of life? The post Should ‘Social Surrogacy’ Be Permitted? appeared first on Above the Law.
US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism
JURIST
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The US District Court for the Nothern District of Florida Thursday blocked part of a Florida law that limits what professors at public universities can believe about racism and sexism. Chief Judge Mark Walker condemned the blocked provisions, stating: The law officially bans professors from expressing disfavored viewpoints in university classrooms while permitting unfettered expression of the opposite viewpoints.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Death Row Case
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
With a sharp dissent from Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court declined to review a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit that granted a new evidentiary hearing to a death-row inmate who claimed jury bias in his trial, Amy Howe reports for the SCOTUS blog. . Jeronique Cunningham, the death-row inmate, was sentenced to death for three murders.
Now Available: 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report
LawTechnologyToday
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is now available for purchase! The ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is the most comprehensive study available of lawyers’ actual technology use, spanning a vast range of topics from security and basic office software to technology budgets, marketing tools, and much more. The survey has been published annually for more than 20 years.
Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed
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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