Mon.Aug 01, 2022

article thumbnail

“Liars in Robes”

HowAppealing

“Liars in Robes”: Sherry F. Colb has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.

Laws 113
article thumbnail

US federal judge hands down longest sentence for Capitol riot to former militia member

JURIST

Former Three Percenters militia member Guy Reffitt was Monday sentenced to 87 months in prison for leading a mob of rioters towards the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 while carrying a handgun. The sentence is less than half of the 15-year prison term that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) asked for. Reffitt’s prison sentence is still the longest one handed down to any January 6 Capitol riot defendant.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Alex Jones Races Back To Bankruptcy Court As Sandy Hook Defamation Case Goes Disastrously Sideways

Above The Law

He can't pay the plaintiffs, he owes the money to. himself! The post Alex Jones Races Back To Bankruptcy Court As Sandy Hook Defamation Case Goes Disastrously Sideways appeared first on Above the Law.

Court 145
article thumbnail

Top EU court rules migrant rescue ships may have been wrongly detained

JURIST

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Monday that two vessels owned by non-profit Sea Watch may have been wrongly detained by the Italian government. Sea Watch rescues migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in vessels that are not seaworthy. Sicilian port authorities detained Sea Watch’s cargo ships in 2020 after the boats rescued and brought migrants to the ports of Palermo and Empedocle.

article thumbnail

Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

article thumbnail

New Initiative Calls For Female Cops to Comprise 30% of Forces by 2030

The Crime Report

A new initiative aims to increase the percentage of women police officers in the U.S. to 30 percent by the end of the decade. The 30×30 Initiative , supported by over 200 police agencies, says the effort will produce a shift in police culture. Currently women comprise only 12 percent of sworn officers and 3 percent of police leadership nationwide.

130
130

More Trending

article thumbnail

“A Constitution for the Common Good? Is common good constitutionalism a type of conservative jurisprudence?”

HowAppealing

“A Constitution for the Common Good? Is common good constitutionalism a type of conservative jurisprudence?” James Stoner has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.

Laws 100
article thumbnail

Deadbeat Father Or Strict Textualist?

Above The Law

To be fair, this would be a textualist explanation for why Thomas Jefferson was such a crappy father to his enslaved children. The post Deadbeat Father Or Strict Textualist? appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 126
article thumbnail

“Michigan Court of Appeals just dropped abortion ruling that could have huge impact”

HowAppealing

“Michigan Court of Appeals just dropped abortion ruling that could have huge impact”: Dave Boucher of The Detroit Free Press has this report. And Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News reports that “ Oakland County judge blocks county prosecutors from enforcing abortion ban.” You can access today’s ruling of the Court of Appeals of Michigan at this link.

Court 100
article thumbnail

Biden Is Really Making Progress In Diversifying The Judiciary

Above The Law

The president is breaking records with his new judges. The post Biden Is Really Making Progress In Diversifying The Judiciary appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 133
article thumbnail

Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

article thumbnail

“The Dan Markel Case: Katie Magbanua, Sentenced; Plus updates on Charlie Adelson, including a preview of his defense.”

HowAppealing

“The Dan Markel Case: Katie Magbanua, Sentenced; Plus updates on Charlie Adelson, including a preview of his defense.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

100
100
article thumbnail

Can Biglaw Associates Be Lured Back To The Office With New Food Options?

Above The Law

Hungry in your home office? Your Biglaw firm's cafe is calling. The post Can Biglaw Associates Be Lured Back To The Office With New Food Options? appeared first on Above the Law.

Laws 117
article thumbnail

“‘They’re Just Going to Let Me Die?’ One Woman’s Abortion Odyssey; Madison Underwood was thrilled to learn she was pregnant; But when a rare defect in the developing fetus threatened her life, she was thrust into post-Roe chaos”

HowAppealing

“‘They’re Just Going to Let Me Die?’ One Woman’s Abortion Odyssey; Madison Underwood was thrilled to learn she was pregnant; But when a rare defect in the developing fetus threatened her life, she was thrust into post-Roe chaos”: Neelam Bohra of The New York Times has this report.

100
100
article thumbnail

Abortion-rights lawyer who argued SCOTUS abortion decision is nominated to federal appeals court

ABA Journal

President Joe Biden on Friday nominated the litigation director for the Center for Reproductive Rights to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at Boston.

article thumbnail

California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

article thumbnail

“Supreme Court’s landmark guns ruling prompts race to test Second Amendment’s limits; On the left, blue states are scrambling to pass laws to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision; On the right, gun rights groups are heading back into federal court”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court’s landmark guns ruling prompts race to test Second Amendment’s limits; On the left, blue states are scrambling to pass laws to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision; On the right, gun rights groups are heading back into federal court”: John Fritze of USA Today has this report.

Court 100
article thumbnail

Alex Jones’s Bankruptcy Lawyers Shoot For The Moon As Their Client Shoots Off His Mouth

Above The Law

Or possibly his foot. The post Alex Jones’s Bankruptcy Lawyers Shoot For The Moon As Their Client Shoots Off His Mouth appeared first on Above the Law.

Lawyer 114
article thumbnail

“Crossing Partisan Lines to Join Forces in SCOTUS State Jurisdiction Case; Chuck Cooper and Ashley Keller will both represent the plaintiff in a case against Norfolk Southern Railway during the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term”

HowAppealing

“Crossing Partisan Lines to Join Forces in SCOTUS State Jurisdiction Case; Chuck Cooper and Ashley Keller will both represent the plaintiff in a case against Norfolk Southern Railway during the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term”: Christine Schiffner of The National Law Journal has this report.

Court 100
article thumbnail

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: Legal Implications Of An Emerging Trend

Above The Law

The lack of clarity in certain aspects of DAOs presents a number of risks for those involved. The post Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: Legal Implications Of An Emerging Trend appeared first on Above the Law.

Legal 117
article thumbnail

Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

article thumbnail

“The Abortion Decision, Haunted by Brown v. Board of Education; The justices cited the landmark 1954 decision banning segregation in public schools 23 times, debating its meaning and methods”:

HowAppealing

“The Abortion Decision, Haunted by Brown v. Board of Education; The justices cited the landmark 1954 decision banning segregation in public schools 23 times, debating its meaning and methods”: Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.

Education 100
article thumbnail

Reporter Barred from Covering Execution by ‘Sexist’ Prison Dress Code

The Crime Report

Alabama journalist Ivana Hrynkiw was told she could not observe convicted murderer Joe Nathan James Jr.’s lethal injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore because her skirt was too short and violated the prison’s dress code, reports the Washington Post. Hrynkiw had to accept a photographer’s offer to let her wear his rain gear and then retrieve a new pair of tennis shoes from her car because her open-toed heels were “too revealing” before being allowed to cover the even

98
article thumbnail

“Vaccine Mandates and Religion at the Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

“Vaccine Mandates and Religion at the Supreme Court”: James M. Beck has this post at the “Drug & Device Law” blog.

Court 113
article thumbnail

Police Misconduct Lawsuits in Yonkers, NY Cost $5.5M

The Crime Report

Between 2007 and 2020 there were at least 102 lawsuits that alleged misconduct by officers in the Yonkers, N.Y. Police Department that resulted in either a settlement or a jury verdict, costing the city of Yonkers more than $5.5 million, reports NPR. The vast majority of the cases, 95, were settled, with the city and officers denying any liability, and the average payout was $55,056, with some, even in cases of alleged assault by officers, amounting to as little as $1,500.

98
article thumbnail

Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

article thumbnail

“Christian flag at heart of Supreme Court First Amendment case is scheduled to fly at Boston City Hall”

HowAppealing

“Christian flag at heart of Supreme Court First Amendment case is scheduled to fly at Boston City Hall”: Danny McDonald of The Boston Globe has this report.

Court 100
article thumbnail

Navigating Arbitral Subpoenas In A Post-COVID Landscape

Law 360

Courts’ mixed enforcement during the pandemic of physical presence and territorial requirements for arbitral subpoenas shows that the rules were not built for a virtual world, making it critical for lawyers to understand the possible limitations on third-party evidence, say Emily Kirsch and Craig Tarasoff at Kirsch & Niehaus.

Lawyer 98
article thumbnail

“Kentucky’s attorney general can now enforce trigger law banning abortion, court rules”

HowAppealing

“Kentucky’s attorney general can now enforce trigger law banning abortion, court rules”: Alex Acquisto of The Lexington Herald-Leader has this report.

article thumbnail

Why Directors Need To Talk About Insolvency

Law 360

Directors of struggling businesses may be reluctant to raise the topic of potential insolvency for fear of scrutiny from creditors and auditors, but it’s important to analyze legal precedent to determine whether, and how, insolvency affects a director's fiduciary duties, says Thomas Berndt at Robins Kaplan.

Legal 98
article thumbnail

Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.