For Law Firm Cybersecurity, Does Bigger Mean Better?
Above The Law
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Share your thoughts for a chance at a $250 gift card. . The post For Law Firm Cybersecurity, Does Bigger Mean Better? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Music Mondays: Taylor Swift Copyright Lawsuit Resolved Out of Court
The Hollywood Lawyer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Taylor Swift’s copyright lawsuit has been resolved out of court. The two songwriters, Nathan Butler and Sean Hall, who claim she lifted the lyrics to her hit “Shake It Off,” have agreed to end the copyright lawsuit, which has gone on for five years. The two songwriters alleged that her 2014 smash infringed upon “Playas […]. The post Music Mondays: Taylor Swift Copyright Lawsuit Resolved Out of Court appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.
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5 Events You Can Organize to Increase Employee Productivity
LegalReader
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A corporate seminar is an excellent way to train your employees and help them learn new and better business skills.
The School That Calls the Police on Students Every Other Day
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 20, 2022
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. On the last street before leaving Jacksonville, there’s a dark brick one-story building that the locals know as the school for “bad” kids. It’s actually a tiny public school for children with disabilities.
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.
Always Be Learning
Above The Law
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The cliche about being a lifetime learner has to be true for the trial lawyer if she wants to keep winning for her clients. The post Always Be Learning appeared first on Above the Law.
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Race Matters: Courtroom Diversity And Diverging Opinions
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DECEMBER 19, 2022
Wait, you mean to tell me Harvard's Legacy Admissions program isn't a form of affirmative action? The post Race Matters: Courtroom Diversity And Diverging Opinions appeared first on Above the Law.
Congress urged to investigate Twitter journalist suspensions
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Government Accountability Project (GAP), a nonprofit whistleblower protection and advocacy organization, Thursday urged two US Congressional Committees to continue reviewing Twitter’s suspension of several journalists’ accounts. In a letter to the US House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation , GAP states that they represent VOA Chief National Correspondent and current JURIST Journalist
NYU Finance Director Charged With $3 Mil Embezzlement
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 21, 2022
A former finance director at the NYU Metro Center has been indicted for allegedly embezzling over $3 million dollars in state education grants intended to support minority and women-owned businesses, Jake Offenhartz reports for the Gothamist. Cindy Tappe has been accused of using fraudulent invoices to direct taxpayer money to her own shell companies.
Bryan Garner’s 2022 legal writing tips
ABA Journal
DECEMBER 22, 2022
This year, Bryan Garner gave us a new game for word lovers, a hypothesis on hyphens and four principles of legal writing that he learned…
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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Sam Bankman-Fried Alleges Sullivan & Cromwell Used ‘Mentally Unbalanced’ Tactics To Get FTX To File Bankruptcy
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2022
SBF doesn't pull any punches complaining about Sullivan & Cromwell. The post Sam Bankman-Fried Alleges Sullivan & Cromwell Used ‘Mentally Unbalanced’ Tactics To Get FTX To File Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B for ‘widespread mismanagement’ of consumer accounts
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion regarding its “widespread mismanagement” affecting over 16 million consumer accounts. Specifically, Wells Fargo must pay $2 billion to consumers in addition to a $1.7 billion civil penalty which will be put into the CFPB’s Civil Penalty Fund to compensate victims of federal consumer financial law violations. .
Smart Wallets and Measuring Credibility of the Prior Art
Patently O
DECEMBER 20, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. “Smart wallets” are growing in popularity. I have one branded FIDELO with a carbon-fiber case that claims to block scammers trying to read the chip on my credit card. I think of these generally as “smart wallets” but I learned today that the company Storus has a registered trademark for that term. What should I call them now?
Are Red Flag Laws Better Suited To Prevent Suicides?
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
While red flag gun laws, or extreme risk laws, have long been underutilized, the regulations have received increased traction in the 19 states, plus Washington, D.C., that currently have them on the books. . Following the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, state lawmakers made legislative changes to New York’s red flag law in May. Connecticut revamped its own red flag law in June.
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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Doctoring the Law: Congress May Let FDA Regulate the Practice of Medicine
FDA Law Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2022
By Jeffrey N. Gibbs & Sara W. Koblitz — Back in June, when Congress was negotiating the User Fee Acts, FDA asked Congress to add in some provisions reversing several lawsuits that it had just lost. Ultimately, FDA lost that fight, and a slimmed down version of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (“FDASLA”) passed without those sections. That fight has now been moved to the Appropriations Bill , where Congress is trying to integrate certain provisions that would reverse—at least in par
City of Buffalo sues gun manufacturers for fueling gun violence
JURIST
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The City of Buffalo, New York Tuesday filed a complaint against major gun manufacturers for fueling gun violence through their business practices. The case is in the Supreme Court for the State of New York in Erie County. The 194-page complaint notes and documents the rise in gun violence in Buffalo and the state of New York. The complaint identifies the gun manufacturers as “ghost gun defendants.” Ghost gun manufacturers design guns to be easily converted into working, untraceable f
Why It’s Imperative Your Law Firm Has a Cyber-Response Plan
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Tom Lambotte | You're going to be considered a suitable target for a cyberattack if you tick these checkboxes. The post Why It’s Imperative Your Law Firm Has a Cyber-Response Plan appeared first on Attorney at Work.
AG Letitia James Joins Call For Increased Crypto Regulations After FTX Collapse
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In the wake of the collapse of FTX, the third largest digital cryptocurrency exchange in the world that also operated as a kind of crypto hedge fund, a letter addressed to Congress by New York State Attorney General Letitia James is one of the latest to call for increased regulation on cryptocurrency investments. James’ letter focuses on retirement funds, and asks that measures be adopted to prevent IRAs and defined contribution plans from being invested in high-risk digital assets such as crypt
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Ever See The DOJ Peel An Orange? — See Also
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DECEMBER 19, 2022
First time for everything : Former Orange In Chief gets referred to the DOJ. Never saw it that way : Diversity makes an impact in the court room. I wanna be the very best : Guess which firm is a chart topper. And scene : Turns out, roleplaying makes for better associates ! The post Ever See The DOJ Peel An Orange? — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
Iran authorities used excessive and lethal force during protests: Human Rights Watch
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DECEMBER 22, 2022
Iranian authorities violated international human rights law with excessive and lethal force against protestors in Kurdistan throughout September, October and November, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday. HRW asserts that Iranian security forces continue to commit human rights violations with their inhumane treatment of detainees and executions.
5 ABA projects that got off the ground in 2022
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DECEMBER 22, 2022
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DECEMBER 21, 2022
Over the past few decades, nations everywhere have assessed longer prison sentences. However, according to a new Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report by Lila Kazemian , a Sociology Professor at John Jay College, the U.S. still dishes out long sentences more than any other country. Violent crimes, especially homicides, play an outsized role in the U.S.’s high use of lengthy prison sentences, which are sentences that carry 10 years of imprisonment or more, the report found.
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.
Firms Are Using Acting To Get Their Associates To Write Better Emails
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DECEMBER 19, 2022
Is this what our Law Revue winners go on to do with their lives? The post Firms Are Using Acting To Get Their Associates To Write Better Emails appeared first on Above the Law.
Amnesty International: Libya armed group must be held responsible for ‘catalogue of horrors’
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Amnesty International Monday accused armed group Tariq Ben Zeyad (TBZ) of committing war crimes and other human rights abuses to enforce the reign of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) and its leader Khalifa Haftar. In a research briefing, Amnesty International detailed incidences of forced disappearances, unlawful killings, torture and mistreatment of refugees.
Front-End-as-a-Service: Understand and Know Its Importance for 2023
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Teen Girls Accused Of Murdering Homeless Man In Toronto ‘Swarming’
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Eight teenage girls between 13 and 16 years old are allegedly responsible for the murder of a 59-year-old homeless man in Toronto, Jennifer Pagliaro and Victoria Gibson report for The Star. Toronto police have said the girls, who met online and live in areas across the city, may have been trying to steal alcohol from the man and that the attack resembles a “swarming.
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