JURIST

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Thursday issued a consolidated complaint and a notice of hearing against an Augusta, Maine, Chipotle. The order requires the Maine facility to re-open and re-hire the store’s former employees. It also stipulates that Chipotle must bargain in good faith with the union, Chipotle United.

Laws 222

Laws 222

JURIST

JULY 8, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Thursday ruled that the state of Maine cannot restrict who can gather signatures in ballot initiatives for state elections, in a voting case that turned to focus on freedom of political speech. The case, We the People PAC v. The case, We the People PAC v.

Court Rules 196

Court Rules Court Legal Legal 196

JURIST

JUNE 21, 2022

Makin that Maine’s exclusion of religious schools from public tuition assistance funds is unconstitutional. Maine contracts with private schools to ensure students who live in districts that do not operate their own secondary schools still receive a free education that is adjacent to a public school experience.

Court Rules 197

Court Rules Court Education Contract 197

Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

But the search is still on for compatriots willing to speak out against the current administration’s consistent disregard for the rule of law. From American Bar Association : We support the right of people to advance their interests in courts of law when they have been wronged. Louis School of Law. Why the hell not?

Laws 135

Laws Social Media Management Law School Lawyers 135

Above The Law

MARCH 26, 2025

We already knew that Biglaw firms were stepping away from using law school interview programs as their main source of recruitment in favor of alternative hiring plans , but one elite law firm just made a move that may spell doom for on-campus interviews if more firms decide to follow its lead. Only time will tell.

Law School 123

Law School Laws Law Firm Law Firms 123

JURIST

APRIL 13, 2025

The UN emphasized the military’s obligation to comply with international law and ensure aid reaches those in dire need. The UN’s call emphasizes the importance of upholding international law, which obligates all parties in conflict to allow humanitarian access.

Laws 234

Laws Government 234

JURIST

JANUARY 26, 2025

For their release, the court argued that they were under the 2018 amnesty law relevant to the case. The amnesty law adopted in December of 2018, granted general amnesty to some participants in the attacks but identified certain exceptions. The 2017 attack marked the culmination of a two-year political crisis in North Macedonia.

Court 211

Court Laws 211

Above The Law

APRIL 24, 2025

Every year, tens of thousands of students enroll in law school, each with a dream in their hearts of saving the world. Some law schools, of course, are better than others when it comes to getting their graduates a leg up on the competition for one of these coveted jobs — but which ones? Maine: 15% 14. CUNY: 53% 2.

Law School 116

Law School Laws 116

JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Moreover, Mullally expressed the importance of eliminating corruption in order to strengthen law enforcement institutions to enable them to adequately deal with cases of trafficking in persons. The special rapporteur also encouraged an increase in resources and funding to combat trafficking in persons.

Government 211

Government Education Laws 211

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As noted by MothersEsquire’s current president, Sarah Mannion, any number of law firms make all of the right noises but fail to act in actually supporting mothers, demonstrating that the motherhood penalty is alive and still prevailing. of law school students were women — outnumbering their male counterparts.

Laws 108

Laws Law Firm Law Firms Lawyers 108

JURIST

MARCH 12, 2025

The High Court held that the Full Court was right in accepting the Gumatj Clan’s two main propositions. The High Court delivered its decision in the Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj Clan or Estate Group) & Ors. In the present case, the court considered three questions in its decision.

Court 190

Court Government Laws 190

JURIST

MARCH 5, 2025

The Law Commission of Ontario (LSO) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a background report on the Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) on the development of AI on Monday. The post Ontario Law Commission releases background report on human rights guidelines in AI development appeared first on JURIST - News.

Laws 104

Laws Technology Legal Legal 104

JURIST

MARCH 4, 2025

The organization called on all member states of the UNHRC to protect these refugees from forced return to Eritrea, arbitrary detention and all forms of abuse as mandated under international law. National service is mandatory for both men and women in Eritrea for 18 months.

Drafting 275

Drafting Government Laws 275

Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. Smokeball has an unusual name, to be sure; but, it actually comes from a famous legal case , which just about every substantive law-loving attorney can appreciate. (I When law firms employ passive timekeeping programs, time is truly on their side.

Law Firm 340

Law Firm Law Firms Case Management Laws 340

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“Maines strongest gun control law after Lewiston mass shooting is now in limbo; Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey appealed a judges ruling that the new law violates the Second Amendment”: Phil Hirschkorn of News Center Maine has this report.

Attorney 100

Attorney Laws 100

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The EU expressed concern on Thursday over a decision by lawmakers in Bosnia’s autonomous Republika Srpska to pass a draft law that labels non-governmental organizations (NGOs) supported by foreign funding as “foreign agents.” President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik first announced the law in early March.

Drafting 243

Drafting Laws Court 243

JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2024

” Therefore, on the grounds that a complete dismissal was not warranted under the existing law on state secrets, the Court remanded the case to the District Court. The Supreme Court remanded the case back to the Appeals Court on appeal. In the present case, Fazaga v.

Court 223

Court Government Statute Litigation 223

JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

However, the bill has not yet been enacted as law. Amnesty International called on the new administration to enact policies that guarantee women’s equal involvement in shaping government policies and holding public office positions. Numerous victims are compelled to find shelter in camps after escaping their neighborhoods.

Government 211

Government Laws 211

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

North Korea passed a law Friday enshrining its right to use pre-emptive nuclear strikes when defending itself. State-controlled Korea Central New Agency (KCNA) reports that “by promulgating a law on a policy of the nuclear forces, our country’s status as a nuclear-weapons state has become irreversible.”

Laws 209

Laws Technology Government 209

JURIST

JANUARY 1, 2025

He underscored the ongoing financial and societal challenges, aiming to end political uncertainty following President Yoon’s martial law decree. O n December 14, t he National Assembly later impeached the president, finding that the declaration of martial law violated Article 77 of the countrys constitution.

Court 211

Court Finance Government Laws 211

JURIST

MAY 19, 2025

The Law Society of Kenya, to which Karua is a member, labelled the decision as an illegal and arbitrary denial of entry, criticizing what they called a refusal of authorities to provide any reasoning behind such actions. While detained, Karua stated on X that the authorities did not provide her with a reason for her detention.

Lawyers 118

Lawyers Lawyer Laws 118

Attorney at Work

APRIL 11, 2022

Were you put in charge of leading your law firm’s new website? Law firm web design is scary. This Is How Legal Marketing Pros Approach Law Firm Web Design. The success of a law firm website design relaunch depends on how you begin and the approach you choose to take. Do you have a team, an assistant, or you’re “it”?

Law Firms 294

Law Firms Law Firm Laws Drafting 294

Above The Law

MARCH 11, 2025

Getty Images In the culinary world of networking, its not just the main course (your primary follow-up) that matters, but also the side dishes those small, thoughtful gestures that can leave a lasting impression. The post The Networking Chef: Small Gestures Matter appeared first on Above the Law. Im sure youll do great!

Attorney 109

Attorney Laws Law Firm Law Firms 109

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Having worked in-house at several law firms and as a consultant, I know how long it takes to get a client alert or blog post from concept to first draft, formatting and distribution. Improving Your Marketing Content: Tips for Lawyers and Law Firm Marketers. We’ve already established that law firm clients are super busy.

Laws 280

Laws Law Firms Law Firm Lawyers 280

JURIST

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Main Communications Chamber of the Libyan Judicial Police and the Ain Zara Main Correctional Institution have condemned what they described as Najim’s “arbitrary detention” in Italy. He was arrested at a hotel in Turin, in northern Italy, where he was found in the company of other Libyan nationals.

Government 138

Government Statute Court Legal 138

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 2, 2021

For all businesses, but especially law firms, it’s important to gain the trust of your target audience. Think about who you’re going to have as the “main character” in your story, whether it’s your firm, a partner, a former client or an imaginary client. “How to Use Video to Tell Your Law Firm’s Story” by Susan Kostal.

Personal Injury 354

Personal Injury Law Firms Law Firm Personal Injury Attorney 354

JURIST

MAY 2, 2023

million will be dedicated to improving sexual assault laws across the country. Dreyfus stated that the main focus is on ensuring the criminal justice system and process do not further harm sexual assault victims. The post Australia attorney-general to improve sexual assault laws through new funding appeared first on JURIST - News.

Attorney 197

Attorney Laws Legal Services Government 197

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A three-judge panel of the Wake County Superior Court in North Carolina permanently enjoined the state’s controversial voter ID law, holding that it discriminates against Black voters. The post North Carolina court permanently enjoins controversial voter ID law appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

Laws 223

Laws Court Legal Legal 223

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Most attorneys should probably be ruled by their calendars, with law practices running on deadlines. Through a unique partnership between the bar association and Jared Correia 's Red Cave Law Firm Consulting , National Creditors' Bar Association members have access to experienced law practice management consultants at a special discount rate.

Calendaring 147

Calendaring Lawyers Lawyer Drafting 147

JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2024

Additionally, Maine Governor Janet Mills enacted a law granting most workers 12 weeks of paid time off (PTO) for family or medical reasons. The post US enacts new labor law designed to prevent worker misclassification appeared first on JURIST - News.

Laws 232

Laws Immigration Court Rules Court 232

JURIST

MARCH 11, 2025

The fight against gangs must be conducted in strict compliance with international human rights law, particularly the right to life. The Haitian State must therefore make the fight against these two scourges an absolute priority. No circumstances, however exceptional, can justify the violation of this fundamental right.

Government 164

Government Laws 164

JURIST

JULY 17, 2023

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Americans for Immigrant Justice (AIJ) and the American Immigration Council (AIC) filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the recently enacted Florida immigration law SB 1718 , one of the strictest immigration laws in the US.

Immigration 197

Immigration Laws Felony Government 197

JURIST

AUGUST 21, 2024

A new law came into force in Hungary on Wednesday limiting which Ukrainian refugees can access subsidized housing. The new law excludes individuals arriving from, among other regions, Transcarpathia. The post New Hungary law curbs subsidized housing for Ukrainian refugees, rendering some homeless appeared first on JURIST - News.

Laws 196

Laws Legal Assistant Legal Assistance Government 196

Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Guest Blog: Rethinking Private International Law Education – Insights from a Global Webinar Written by: Corinna Chen (CAPLUS research intern, 2024, Sydney Law School, Australia) Private international law (PIL) plays a critical role in shaping how future legal professionals and citizens engage with a complex, interconnected world.

Education 69

Education Laws Law School Legal 69

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In 2022, Campaign Legal Center stated that: Replacing voting machines with hand counts as the main way of counting votes would weaken the electoral system by introducing a greater degree of human error into the process. The post New law in Georgia requires ballots to be counted by hand appeared first on JURIST - News.

Laws 197

Laws Legal Legal 197

Above The Law

APRIL 16, 2025

: DOJ sues Maine over accommodating children they don’t like. This Week On Thinking Like A Lawyer : Arbitrary law school rankings, due process and Biglaw butchering their reputation. The post Biglaw Wins, Losses, And Goodbyes — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.

Law School 103

Law School Lawyers Lawyer Legal 103

JURIST

AUGUST 24, 2023

Amnesty International on Thursday called for the application of universal jurisdiction against members of the Taliban accused of crimes under international law. Universal jurisdiction in this case would give any country the ability to prosecute Taliban members for violations of international law.

Laws 197

Laws Government Education 197