JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Amnesty International submitted on Monday a petition to the Pre-Trial Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an end to the ICC Prosecutor’s delay in starting the court’s investigation against Nigeria. Amnesty International submitted the request on behalf of victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity in northeast Nigeria.
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Ah, small talk. That delightful social ritual where you skillfully navigate through the weather, weekend plans, or the universally beloved “How’s your day going?” It’s like conversational popcorn—light, seemingly inconsequential, but sneakily satisfying. Yet, beneath its humble exterior lies a secret superpower: small talk can transform your career faster than you can say, “So, how about this traffic?
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The governments of the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, Luxembourg, and Mexico referred Afghanistan for further investigation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday for violation of women’s rights in Afghanistan. In a press release, the Chilean Monitory of Foreign Affairs said: Today, the governments of the Republic of Chile, the Republic of Costa Rica, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
If you run a law firm that’s been around for any length of time, you’ve probably got paper files stored somewhere, taking up space, and costing you money. And, law firm owners tend to treat that as a ‘forever’ investment; they don’t see a way out of holding onto those paper files for all time. But, there are some steps you can take, to get rid of the hassle of long-term paper storage.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 2, 2024
It’ll render ‘extremely compelling legal verdicts.’ Sure…. The post Elon Musk Feeds AI ‘All Court Cases,’ Promises It Will Replace Judges Because He’s An Idiot appeared first on Above the Law.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 1, 2024
As his term draws to a close, US President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon Sunday for his son Hunter Biden, covering multiple federal criminal charges including tax evasion and firearms violations. Previously, Biden and his staff had stated unequivocally that the president did not plan to pardon his son. The pardon is expansive in scope, extending to all federal offenses “which he has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through Decembe
FDA Law Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2024
By Douglas B. Farquhar — A recent Warning Letter reflects an FDA citation of a company for refusing to permit FDA Investigators to take photographs during an inspection. We haven’t seen an FDA Warning Letter citing a refusal to permit photographs for years, so, just as FDA is apparently reviving these types of allegations, it is probably time for us to revive blogposts that have discussed this issue for more than a decade now.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Share Typically, in bankruptcy proceedings a creditor must return payments made shortly before the debtor filed for bankruptcy. At Monday’s argument in United States v. Miller , the justices were asked to decide whether that same rule applies to the Internal Revenue Service. Although Section 106 of the Bankruptcy Code includes an explicit and comprehensive waiver of the federal government’s sovereign immunity in bankruptcy, the IRS argues that the specific language of the waiver does not subject
Above The Law
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In order to address what ails the legal profession, change has to come from the top and the culture has to be wholly amended. The post Happy + Healthy Lawyers = Better Client Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.
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Patently O
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The USPTO utility patent grant rate data reveals an interesting narrative of policy shifts and administrative changes over the past fifteen years. The graph shows a clear upward trajectory from a notable low point around December 2009, when the grant rate bottomed out near 50%, to recent levels hovering around 75-80%. This dramatic shift beginning in 2010 coincided with Director David Kappos taking the helm at the USPTO, marking a decisive break from the more restrictive patent
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 3, 2024
It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free? The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Share It has been nearly 80 years since World War II officially ended in Europe. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the latest chapter in efforts by the victims of the war’s atrocities to recover confiscated property. At issue is whether a lawsuit by survivors of the Hungarian Holocaust, seeking to recover property that was seized, can go forward, or whether – as the Hungarian government alleges – it is barred by the federal law governing lawsuits against foreign countries
Above The Law
DECEMBER 1, 2024
A Beverly Hills surgeon has sued Medtronic, alleging that the medical device giant stole her design for a hernia mesh device. One lawyer pointed out that this is not a typical patent infringement case. The post Medtronic-Hexagon Health Lawsuit Highlights the Struggle Between Doctors & Industry appeared first on MedCity News.
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LLRX
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
AI in Finance and Banking, November 30, 2024 – This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are.
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The US Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case where the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused to approve flavored e-cigarettes, citing public health concerns. The FDA denied applications from two companies—Triton Distribution and Vapetesia—to sell flavored liquids for use in e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act , the FDA must authorize new tobacco products before they enter the market; among the necessary criteria, ap
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Is ‘trusted advisor’ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are—and have always been—three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisors. It is a firm and widespread belief among attorneys that the one and only kind of client relationship […] The post Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role appeared first on Articles, Tips and T
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this morning in what could be one of the most significant cases of the term , a challenge to Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender teens. Twenty-four states have enacted similar laws in the past three years. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Whaddaya gonna do, sue the president? The post Hunter Biden Got Pardoned, And Special Counsel Weiss Is PISSED appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The often-overlooked consequences of AI applications call for regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with this rapidly evolving technology. Prof. Sylvia Lu studies the intersection of law and technology, and has outlined a legal framework to do just that.
JURIST
DECEMBER 1, 2024
A newly revised North Carolina juvenile justice law will take effect Sunday, aiming to address gaps in handling serious offenses by minors. Amidst increased reports of teenage crime in the Piedmont Triad, including armed robberies and shootings into occupied homes, local law enforcement officials were prompted to reconsider the State’s accountability mechanisms for crimes perpetrated by juveniles; according to a video posted to X by the Greensboro Police Department, “These are not childish
LawSites
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Lawyers who are members of the Maryland State Bar Association can now get free access to trust accounting and billing software, through a partnership between the bar and the law practice management company Smokeball.
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SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Share The justices will hear oral arguments this morning in Republic of Hungary v. Simon. The case involves a lawsuit brought by survivors of the Hungarian Holocaust and their heirs who sued Hungary and its national railway, MÁV, for compensation for property seized during the extermination campaign that killed over two-thirds of the country’s Jewish population.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Mistakes were made. The post Dinesh D’Souza Is Not Sorry For Lying. Is Maybe Sorry You Feel Harmed By His Lies. appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Noor Ul Huda is a JURIST staff correspondent in Pakistan and a recent graduate of Punjab University Law College. She files this dispatch from Lahore. The last week of November was a troubling time for Pakistan, marked by significant protests and internet disruptions in major cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, as well as the closure of motorways across the country.
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