Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
All of the important details you need to know about this growing industry. The post The Inside Scoop On High-Profile Corporate Investigations Work appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, urged the members of the Italian Senate not to adopt Bill 1236 on public security on Friday. O’Flaherty voiced his concerns about the disproportionate impact brought by the bill on the freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. In a letter to the Senate president, O’Flaherty flagged that the bill can pose significant threats to the rights of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and protest under Art
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Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Don't be left behind on this one! Prefer to read instead? If you prefer to read rather than watch the video, here’s a summary of what is covered in the video. Adding AI Skills Increases Your Career Security Im sorry I havent been putting out regular weekly episodes lately. Ive been very busy getting our new course done the AI Boot Camp for Legal Professionals.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A UN special rapporteur on Thursday urged the Liberian government to strengthen efforts to combat all forms of trafficking in persons. The UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children Siobhn Mullally urged the Liberian government to prioritize the rights of trafficking victims. She emphasized that such rights included access to assistance and protection through safe homes and emergency shelters as well as the assurance that long-term assistance reaches victims i
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
All of this cash will look even nicer in the spring! The post Biglaw Firm Announces Exciting Special Bonus Match, With Market Bonuses To Come In March appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was acquitted by a Sicilian court Friday on charges of kidnapping and dereliction of duty over his refusal to allow a boat carrying migrants to dock in Italy. The prosecution’s request for a six-year prison sentence and civil claims for over one million euros in damages was ruled unfounded. In 2019, while Minister of the Interior, Salvini prevented a vessel from the Spanish NGO Open Arms from docking on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A purely academic enterprise, I'm sure. The post There’s Fresh Interest In Informing Potential Jurors About Jury Nullification appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Taliban has shut down at least 12 media outlets across Afghanistan in 2024 alone, according to a Friday report by Reporters Without Borders. The closures include both public and private channels, with the latest being the Kabul-based Arezo TV, whose closure on December 4 has intensified concerns over mounting restrictions on media operations in the country.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Associates' displeasure has been noted by the firm. The post Hogan Lovells Does Damage Control After Stiffing Associates On Special Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Bank for allowing fraud to occur on the Zelle platform. The lawsuit contains ten counts of offenses against the banks for failing to address frauds under sections 1031 and 1036 of the 2010 Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA), which prohibit the “unfair, deceptive or abusive practices” in providing consumer financial prod
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
From the chickening-out dept The post KFC Abrubptly Drops Original Recipe Tradeamark Suit Against Churchs Chicken appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
An independent UN expert commended Malaysia on Friday for prioritizing aging in its policy framework, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive measures to safeguard the human rights of older individuals. The commendation from Claudia Mahler , the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, was issued following a recent visit to Malaysia aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the country’s initiatives to meet the needs of its ageing population.
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.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Heres the Friday morning read: The Constitution Allows for Term-Limited Supreme Court Justices (Nancy Gertner, Brennan Center for Justice) Who Knocked on the Supreme Court’s Door in November? (Jimmy Hoover, The National Law Journal) FCC v. Consumers’ Research: Will the Court Reinvigorate the Nondelegation Doctrine or Phone It In?
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
If youre feeling like your data owns you, this special edition of the Non-Eventcast will help you break free. The post Dashboard Confessional: How LegalTech Displays Data Now appeared first on Above the Law.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Over the last five years, at least 25 states have expressly preempted local governments from enacting requirements , or even incentives, to construct new buildings that do not rely on natural gas as a fuel source. On December 6, 2024, two local governments finally fought back in court. Seattle and King County, Washington, along with various nonprofit and individual plaintiffs, brought suit against the state of Washington in Climate Solutions v.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Bring up the judge's late father. That always works. The post Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Is Out Of His F*cking Gourd appeared first on Above the Law.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
MyCase
DECEMBER 20, 2024
For solo attorneys and small law firms, maintaining Form 1099 compliance is essential to running a successful practice. However, navigating the complexities of the IRS Form 1099 reporting process throughout the year can be challenging. In this blog, youll learn the essential steps for preparing Form 1099 correctly. Well cover specific circumstances under which Form 1099 is required, such as a 1099 for attorney fees or payments to independent contractors, the differences between Form 1099-MISC an
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
These compensation incentives are HUGE! The post This Top 50 Biglaw Firm Is Offering Associates Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The right tools can transform how family law attorneys manage their daily responsibilities, reducing burnout and promoting a healthier work-life balance. Family law attorneys handle emotionally charged cases and heavy caseloads, often leading to burnout and stress. By leveraging legal practice management software with features that include time management systems and client communication platforms, attorneys can reduce repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and create a healthier work-life bala
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
There is a difference between courtesy and letting your client get taken advantage of. The post Should Lawyers Always Accept Service Of Process As A Courtesy? appeared first on Above the Law.
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Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Edited by: Dr Chukwuma Okoli , University of Birmingham, United Kingdom Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator, University of Derby, United Kingdom Professor Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Professor Ralf Michaels, Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law, Germany Hans van Loon, Netherlands OVERVIEW The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy invites scholarly articles for publication in a special issue focusing on the theme Private Internatio
Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
These big bonuses keep attracting top talent. The post Firm Yet Again Hands Out Patently Huge Bonuses To Stay Ahead Of The Market appeared first on Above the Law.
MyCase
DECEMBER 20, 2024
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 20, 2024
* Morgan Lewis snags 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin. though it's not much of a surprise. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Retired judges file amicus in Judge Pauline Newman case noting that it's unconstitutional for saying that suspension violates the U.S. Constitution because only Congress can remove a judge not some pocket impeachment from the rest of the panel. [ National Law Journal ] * Cosplaying as a judge for a TikTok parody lands lawyer in trouble. [ Roll on Friday ] * More analysis on the recent
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