Diane Drain
JULY 20, 2022
BEWARE OF THE SECRET COSTS OF USING ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’!! What You May Not Know About These Services Services like “buy now pay later” now account for $100 million in annual transactions and are a popular financial resource for millions of Americans. These methods make purchasing simpler, but there are hazards involved as well.
LegalReader
JULY 20, 2022
Responding to the queries or demands made by the IRS can be intimidating, and it is easy to get scared and ignore their letters.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 18, 2022
The internet is the primary place attorneys advertise their services. If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. Failure to comply could result in serious penalties. State bar rules vary, so it can be confusing to determine your responsibilities in terms of your website — particularly if you run a multi-state practice.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 22, 2022
Billable hours suck. There we said it. If you work in a law firm that has a billable hour requirement you’re probably thinking the same thing. But here’s the thing. They’re not going anywhere. Google “the death of the billable hour” and you’ll see that they started talking about it more than a decade ago and billable hours are still alive and kicking.
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.
JURIST
JULY 19, 2022
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Tuesday published a call for India to end its controversial sedition law. The sedition law is a statute from the colonial era when India was controlled by the United Kingdom. According to HRW, the law “ remains a powerful tool used by the authorities to criminalise dissent and arrest peaceful critics of the government.” More recently, HRW claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used the law to punish activists and protesters.
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The Crime Report
JULY 20, 2022
I llustration courtesy CCJ. Some 57 percent of people held in state prison in 2019 were serving sentences of 10 years or longer—an 11 percent jump from the previous decade, according to a Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) task force. In a study examining the nation’s use of long prison sentences, researchers found, however, that while the size of the population serving long sentences continues to grow in state prisons, recent state prison admissions of individuals sentenced to term
Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2022
Learning how to write a Wikipedia page that tracks your life and career will help you chart the next steps in your amazing life. How will your story measure up against your legal heroes and mentors? . Imagine you’ve just shuffled off this mortal coil and somewhere someone is struggling to write the headline for your obituary. What will they say about you?
JURIST
JULY 21, 2022
Kenya’s Deputy Presidential debate was held Tuesday at the Catholic University for Eastern Africa (CEUA) in Nairobi. The debate was divided into two tiers. The first tier involved the Deputy Presidential (DP) candidates whose popularity ratings, based on three recent opinion polls, stand below 5 percent, while the second tier involved candidates who have polled above 5 percent in the same opinion surveys.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
Hmmm, the judge's story about the incident keeps on changing. The post Judge Points Gun At Defense Team IN THE COURTROOM In Latest From Our Second Amendment Hellscape appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
The Crime Report
JULY 21, 2022
Two new studies using federal health care and hospital data underscore that the repercussions from firearm deaths and injuries are deeper, wider and far costlier than previously known, reports NPR. One, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine , found a four-fold increase in health care spending as a direct result of a non-fatal firearm injury. Researchers in the study also charted a substantial increase in other health disorders that undermine a person’s health and well-being. “
ABA Journal
JULY 18, 2022
Social media companies should be liable under product-liability law for designing their products in a way that addicts their users and causes other harms, according…
JURIST
JULY 16, 2022
One of the three men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X is seeking USD 40 million in compensatory damages from the City of New York after he was proven innocent of involvement in the killing last year. Muhammad Aziz was arrested on February 26, 1965 at the age of 26 for killing the civil rights leader, who died on February 21, 1965 in New York City.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
There had best be gold flakes in that sandwich. The post Bar Exam Charging $53 For A Turkey Sandwich Because They Have Unending Contempt For You appeared first on Above the Law.
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LLRX
JULY 17, 2022
City lights that blaze all night are profoundly disrupting urban plants’ phenology – shifting when their buds open in the spring and when their leaves change colors and drop in the fall. New research Yuyu Zhou coauthored shows how nighttime lights are lengthening the growing season in cities, which can affect everything from allergies to local economies.
ABA Journal
JULY 21, 2022
A San Diego judge has reported a lawyer to the State Bar of California for possible disciplinary action after learning that the attorney’s “See You…
JURIST
JULY 20, 2022
Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor (RKN) Wednesday said that it will require search engines to add a disclaimer to all Wikimedia Foundation search results, including Wikipedia, to warn internet users about its violation of Russian law, specifically concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RKN said in a statement that the measures are being imposed due to Wikimedia’s refusal to remove information about the invasion that Russia deems illegal.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
Digital health startups raised $10.3 billion across 329 deals during the first half of 2022. This putts the sector on track to rake in $21 billion this year, about $8 billion less than the total amount it raised in 2021. The market boom has ended, but the digital health investment space has not come crashing down by any means, according to a recent report.
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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
JULY 20, 2022
The Academy of Special Needs Planners is a reputed and trusted organization. Experienced estate planning lawyers and financial advisors, serving families with special needs dependents, belong to this organization.
The Process Street
JULY 22, 2022
86% of companies believe a multigenerational workforce is the key to success. This success is due to a diverse workforce giving organizations more problem solving, varied perspectives, and diverse skills. This Process Street article will help you optimize and engage employees of all ages. At the end of the post, I’ll tell you about a secret famous butler I met in a multigenerational workforce.
JURIST
JULY 18, 2022
Sri Lankan law students are reporting for JURIST on the situation in that country since mass protests and the physical invasion of the President’s House in Colombo by demonstrators forced the departure and resignation of Sri Lanka’s president and precipitated the imposition of emergency rule. Here, Naveera Perera of CfPS Law School reports from Colombo.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
He complains about Twitter's sample size. That sample size probably dooms his 'materiality' claims. The post Elon Musk Asks Court To Push Trial To 2023 Based On His Inability To Understand Statistics appeared first on Above the Law.
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.
The Crime Report
JULY 21, 2022
Police departments around the country are coping with critical staffing shortages and struggling to fill their ranks. The crisis is exacerbated by retirements and resignations, as well as high-profile killings that have put policing under increased scrutiny and made it a frequent target of protests and calls for budget cuts, reports CNN. Departments in places like Kansas City, Atlanta, Portland, Dallas, and Seattle are facing staffing shortages numbering in the hundreds. “The people (who)
Law 360
JULY 22, 2022
T-Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million and boost its data security spending by $150 million over the next two years to end claims in multidistrict litigation from more than 76 million Americans whose data was allegedly exposed during a 2021 breach, the consumers told a Missouri federal court Friday.
JURIST
JULY 20, 2022
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Wednesday announced that their investigation has found the Taliban responsible for numerous extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, and other inhumane punishments in the 10 months since they seized power. UNAMA’s report extensively outlines the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover.
Above The Law
JULY 18, 2022
You mean to tell me Intersectionality didn't raise gas prices and steal my left sock?! The post Whose Intersectionality Anyway? Kimberlé Crenshaw Clears Up Some CRT Confusions appeared first on Above the Law.
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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