How To Be A Responsive Lawyer
InHouseBlog
MAY 11, 2022
A responsive lawyer is someone all clients want, and whether you are in-house or still toiling in the law firm world, it’s time to revisit your responsiveness game.
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Afghanistan dispatch: ‘The women of Afghanistan are going straight into slavery.’
JURIST
MAY 11, 2022
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover.
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Justices decline to block execution of Arizona man with schizophrenia
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 11, 2022
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Arizona to execute a man who suffered from severe mental illness and, according to his lawyers, did not understand why the state wanted to put him to death.
Meta sued in Kenya over poor working conditions
JURIST
MAY 11, 2022
A former Facebook moderator filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Kenya’s Employment and Labor Court against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, over poor working conditions.
A Master's Guide to B2B: How Listening to Your Customers Can Grow Your Business
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Head of Product Growth at Reputation & Michele Bettinazzi, Customer Experience Manager at PeakMade Real Estate
Improved marketing conversion, happy customers, and faster growth - that’s only three things that can be accomplished by just listening to your customers. Customer feedback is an extremely invaluable tool to keeping retention high, attracting new business, and improving the general operations of your business. The question is - how do you capture all this? Join Adam Dorfman, Head of Product Growth at Reputation & Michele Bettinazzi, Customer Experience Manager at PeakMade Real Estate, for this essential discussion on the ins and outs of brokering the optimal customer interaction.
Investing in Public Schools Reduces Crime: Michigan Study
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
A new University of Michigan study has found that increases in public school funding early in children’s lives can reduce adult crime, reports Phys.org.
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‘Be Prepared’: SolarWinds-Style Cyber Attacks Threaten Americans
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
In December 2020, foreign hackers penetrated major U.S.
Canada appeals court strikes down environmental assessment law
JURIST
MAY 11, 2022
The Court of Appeal of Alberta Tuesday ruled that Canada’s environmental Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional.
Camden, NJ Man Paralyzed by Police Wins $10 Million Settlement
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
Camden County in New Jersey has agreed to a $10 million settlement in a federal excessive force lawsuit filed by Xavier Ingram, who was paralyzed following a 2014 police encounter, reports New Jersey.com. It is allegedly the largest settlement of any police brutality case in the state’s history.
Department of Education Opens Investigation into Liberty University
LegalReader
MAY 11, 2022
Liberty is accused of dismissing sexual assault complaints, retaliating against survivors, and forcing LGBT students into "conversion therapy" programs. Civil Rights conversion therapy Department of Education gay conversion therapy investigation liberty liberty university sexual assault time kaine
Negative Reviews & Online Feedback Happens - But Where Do You Go From Here?
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Head of Product Growth at Reputation and Jeremy Shubitz, Director of Marketing at Bosley
Responding to online negative feedback can be challenging. What should you say? What should you not say? Should you even respond? In today's, your customers will be not only your biggest advocates but also your biggest critics. However, negative feedback can offer actionable insights to build a stronger product and customer experience.
Global Incarceration, Prison Capacity Expanding at ‘Alarming Rate’
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
Mississippi State Penitentiary, Photo courtesy Mississippi Health Department.
How to Hire a Digital Marketing Agency for Your Law Firm
Attorney at Work
MAY 11, 2022
Marketing firms, like law firms, vary widely in expertise, capabilities and strategic vision. Ask these questions before hiring a digital marketing agency.
CDC Reports Historic Surge in Gun Deaths in First Year of the Pandemic
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that more than 45,000 Americans died in gun-related incidents in 2020 as the pandemic spread in the United States, the highest number on record, with the gun homicide rate being the highest reported since 1994, reports the New York Times.
“For Supreme Court justices, secrecy is part of the job”
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2022
“For Supreme Court justices, secrecy is part of the job”: Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press has this report
Recovering from a Cyber Attack
Speaker: Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies
If your organization stores data and is connected to the Internet, it is not a matter of “if” a cyber-security incident will happen; but rather, “when” this will occur. Organizations protecting their data is no longer “recommended;” it’s necessary.
Automated Chatbots in Justice System Raise Concerns of Bias, Privacy
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
A number of bots being rolled out by U.S. justice systems have advocates saying they improve access to services while critics warn automation opens the door for errors, bias, and privacy violations, reports Reuters.
Harvard Law’s Laurence Tribe Says What We’re All Thinking About The Supreme Court
Above The Law
MAY 11, 2022
The Court's legitimacy is 'clearly in question.'. The post Harvard Law’s Laurence Tribe Says What We’re All Thinking About The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law. Courts Alito Leak Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Harvard Law School Laurence Tribe SCOTUS Supreme Court
Violence Interruptors Hobbled by Burnout, Lack of Resources
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
While several cities have set their sights on violence interruption to solve the problems of gun violence and over-policing in communities of color, those who work with such organizations say there is still a lack of the infrastructure workers need to succeed, reports NBC News.
“Why ‘Pro-Life’ Advocates Love Late-Term Abortions”
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2022
“Why ‘Pro-Life’ Advocates Love Late-Term Abortions”: Sherry F. Colb has this post at “Dorf on Law ”
Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies
Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien
Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.
U.S. Admission of Ukrainian Migrants Highlights Disparities at the Border
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2022
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“Forty Years of Attacks and Slurs Against Justice Thomas”
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2022
“Forty Years of Attacks and Slurs Against Justice Thomas”: Mark Paoletta has this essay online at Newsweek
Moving Closer To A World Without Roe — See Also
Above The Law
MAY 11, 2022
The Real Reason Behind The SCOTUS Leak: Conservatives don't want the John Roberts treatment. Legitimacy Crisis Rocks The Supreme Court: Because *gestures broadly at everything.*. Everything Old Is New Again: That goes for legal tech AND reproductive rights.
“How a 40-Year-Old Supreme Court Ruling May Quash the Book Banning Wave”
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2022
“How a 40-Year-Old Supreme Court Ruling May Quash the Book Banning Wave”: Tony Mauro has this post at Freedom Forum
A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive
Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive
Through advances in technology and access to care, managers can be empowered to serve as the front line of defense to help identify employee AUD and SUD concerns before they escalate. Understanding AUD and SUD, and providing tools for your workforce to overcome the challenges that they pose, is key to fostering strong mental health at work. Join us for this important how-to discussion.
Challenges to administrative action and retroactive relief for prisoners
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 11, 2022
Share The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here.
“Justices to meet for 1st time since leak of draft Roe ruling”
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2022
“Justices to meet for 1st time since leak of draft Roe ruling”: Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press have this report
The morning read for Wednesday, May 11
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 11, 2022
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com.
“Man whose conviction was one of first overturned on tribal jurisdiction grounds receives life in federal prison”
HowAppealing
MAY 11, 2022
“Man whose conviction was one of first overturned on tribal jurisdiction grounds receives life in federal prison”: Jacob Factor of The Tulsa World has this report
Building a 5-Star Online Reputation for Your Business
Speaker: Brent Werbeck, GetMoreReviews Co-Founder
Trying to figure out how to turn your happy customer’s comments into 5 star reviews may seem like a daunting task. From internal feedback to Google reviews, what is "really" the way to go? Join Brent Werbeck, Co-Founder of Get More Reviews, in this discussion of how to foster and grow your business's 5-star online reputation.
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