JURIST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
International civil society watchdog CIVICUS added Bangladesh on Thursday to its CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist and rated the civic space in Bangladesh as “repressed,” the watchdog’s second lowest rating. The CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist rates the civic space of jurisdictions based on expression, peaceful assembly and freedom of association.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
I’ve got some surprising news: some lawyer didn’t invent the idea of CRM software. Neither were the relational databases that serve as the backbone for law practice management softwares built for law firms. But, that’s okay. Because lots of software is derivative – including within the legal vertical, where there are uncountable numbers of copycats of Clio and RocketMatter , which introduced the first cloud-based case management softwares to lawyers.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
A prominent political cartoonist in Tunisia announced he was released from custody Friday on his Facebook page. Tunisian authorities arrested Tawfiq Omrane, well-known for publishing satirical drawings of political figures on his Facebook page, on Thursday on suspicion of insulting Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Hasani through his cartoons. The Public Prosecutor’s office authorized Omrane’s arrest on suspicion of insulting the Prime Minister through his social media posts.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
There are two primary ways that attorneys look to fill jobs in their law firms. First, they access their personal network s ; and, next: they look at traditional job posting services, like ZipRecruiter or Indeed. B ut , wh at if you strike out there ? W ha t’s ne xt? Well, social media services have job posting options, as well. And, they may be better than the traditional alternatives.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
US prosecutors unveiled an indictment against Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), his wife and three businessmen on Friday, accusing the senator of using his position to aid three businessmen in financial and pending criminal matters, as well as assisting the government of Egypt, in exchange for bribes. Menendez denied the accusations soon after the indictment’s release.
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
ProPublica released a report on Friday revealing details about US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ attendance at the Koch network annual winter donor summit in California in 2018. According to the report, Thomas attended a private dinner at the event and did not report his flight to California on his annual financial report , echoing similar reporting from earlier this year.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Across the nation, we’ve seen an exponential expansion in attempts to pass legislation to decriminalize certain drugs–most recently psychedelics. A recent analysis of US legislation related to psychedelics found that since 2019, 25 states have considered 74 psychedelic reform bills, 10 of which were successfully enacted. By the end of 2022, there were 36 pieces of active psychedelic drug legislative initiatives, and now, a bill to legalize certain naturally occurring psychedelics in California
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“A Conversation with Justice Elena Kagan”: Notre Dame Law School will stream this event live on YouTube starting at 2:30 p.m. eastern time today. The post “A Conversation with Justice Elena Kagan” appeared first on How Appealing.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | Prioritization for lawyers can be difficult. 5 strategies you can implement to boost productivity and deliver exceptional legal services. The post The Art of Prioritization for Lawyers: Identifying and Focusing on What Matters Most appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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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.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“Older US judges’ cognitive aging may affect opinion writing, study finds”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report about a research paper titled “ Cognitive Aging and Opinion Writing Among Federal Circuit Court Judges.” The post “Older US judges’ cognitive aging may affect opinion writing, study finds” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
He's the one using the Justice Department as a political tool. The post J.D. Vance Protests Politicization Of The DOJ By… Politicizing The DOJ appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“Suspended US appeals judge warns her treatment could erode confidence in judiciary”: Blake Brittain and Nate Raymond of Reuters have this report. The post “Suspended US appeals judge warns her treatment could erode confidence in judiciary” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
This is an important change that will eliminate a barrier to mental health treatment. The post New Jersey Officially Rolls Back Mental Health, Addiction Questions From Its Bar Exam Application appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“Clarence Thomas Secretly Participated in Koch Network Donor Events; Thomas has attended at least two Koch donor summits, putting him in the extraordinary position of having helped a political network that has brought multiple cases before the Supreme Court”: Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott, and Alex Mierjeski of ProPublica have this report.
Conflict of Laws
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“Anti-affirmative action group, emboldened by US Supreme Court, targets scholarships”: Joseph Ax of Reuters has this report. The post “Anti-affirmative action group, emboldened by US Supreme Court, targets scholarships” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
From the no-problem,-the-taxpayers-are-good-for-it dept. The post Delaware State Police Pay $50,000 To Man Troopers Ticketed For Flipping Them Off appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“The Georgia Fake Electors Scheme: What Does Legal and Political History Tell Us About These Charges?” John G. Malcolm has this post at the “FedSoc Blog.” The post “The Georgia Fake Electors Scheme: What Does Legal and Political History Tell Us About These Charges?” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The crucial difference between backlinks vs referring domains and their impact on SEO strategies for lawyers and law firms. The post Backlinks vs Referring Domains: A Comprehensive SEO Guide appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“Former justices see no legitimate reason to impeach Janet Protasiewicz”: Janine Geske and Louis Butler have this essay online at The Wisconsin State Journal. The post “Former justices see no legitimate reason to impeach Janet Protasiewicz” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
If lawyers are unable to share an elevator with their adversaries, they might want to rethink their practices. The post Can You Share An Elevator With Your Adversaries? appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow sworn in as Delaware Supreme Court Justice”: The Supreme Court of Delaware issued this news release Tuesday. The post “The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow sworn in as Delaware Supreme Court Justice” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Following almost nine years of litigation, Georgia manufacturer Universal Alloy Corp. defeated at trial allegations it stole Alcoa's trade secrets and a $200 million contract with Boeing for aircraft wing parts. Here, UAC's lead trial attorneys from Latham & Watkins LLP reveal to Law360 how they did it.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
“The Supreme Court May Overturn the Error That Made Major League Baseball Rich; A pair of minor league clubs are asking the court to reverse the league’s lucrative 101-year-old antitrust exemption”: Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report. The post “The Supreme Court May Overturn the Error That Made Major League Baseball Rich; A pair of minor league clubs are asking the court to reverse the league’s lucrative 101-year-old antitrust exemption” appeared first on How A
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
* Somehow they've managed to find even more undisclosed private air travel. This time taking Clarence Thomas to a Koch brothers event in a level of impropriety that a former W. Bush judge said, "takes my breath away, frankly." [ ProPublica ] * Clifford Chance opts for permanent hybrid work model while other firms choose alienation and extortion. [ RollonFriday ] * Second Circuit decides Sam Bankman-Fried can wait in jail. [ Law360 ] * North Carolina Supreme Court justice Anita Earls spoke public
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