Attorney at Work
JUNE 13, 2023
Explore digital marketing for personal injury law firms with social media, SEO strategies, and local advertising to boost success. The post Digital Marketing for Personal Injury Law Firms appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
The Netherlands and Canada jointly submitted a case against Syria to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the Syrian government of committing numerous violations of international law, including torture, since the beginning of the country’s civil war in 2011. The primary objective of the application, filed with the registry on June 8, is to prompt the ICJ to take immediate measures to compel Syria to cease any future instances of torture.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 13, 2023
“The Supreme Court Is Getting Less Unpopular”: Cooper Burton of FiveThrtyEight has this post. The post “The Supreme Court Is Getting Less Unpopular” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
Iceland issued new legislation banning “conversation therapy.” The legislation , passed late last week, would ban any attempt to change an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The new legislation, proposed by Viðreisnar parliamentary party chair and Reform Party MP Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, punishes anyone making an adult undergo conversion therapy with up to three years in prison—a sentence which increases to a five year maximum if the practic
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Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2023
Let people take the darn test. The post California’s Bar Exam Is Hard Enough Without Dealing With Its Accommodation Process appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 13, 2023
“Supreme Court chief justice slams Liberal government over slow judicial appointments process; Justice Richard Wagner said he’s concerned about lack of transparency in Russell Brown misconduct case”: John Paul Tasker of CBC News has this report. The post “Supreme Court chief justice slams Liberal government over slow judicial appointments process; Justice Richard Wagner said he’s concerned about lack of transparency in Russell Brown misconduct case” appeared f
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state’s ballot board on Monday to reword a proposed constitutional amendment set to appear on voters’ ballots this August. The ballot initiative would require amendments to Ohio’s Constitution to garner 60 percent of the votes during an election, increase the number of county electors needed to propose a constitutional amendment by initiative petition, and dispose of a current practice that allows supplemental additional signatures for an insufficient ame
Patently O
JUNE 13, 2023
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a call for nominations for membership in its esteemed Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC). These committees were established under the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act in 1999 with the task of advising the Secretary of Commerce and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property on patent and trademark operations, including agency management, goals, performance, b
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
A UK court sentenced a woman Monday to more than 2 years prison after she obtained medication to induce an abortion after the legal limit of 24 weeks of pregnancy. The sentence received immediate condemnation from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the reproductive health space, with the provider of the medication used to induce the abortion in the case describing the governing law as “archaic.” The Crown Court at Stoke on Trent heard the case of Clara Foster, who recei
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ABA Journal
JUNE 13, 2023
A Greenberg Traurig partner has resigned from the law firm following its investigation into a situation arising from a four-year divorce and custody battle.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
Denmark’s Ministry of Business announced Monday that the government is poised to raise the minimum age at which technology corporations can lawfully obtain minors’ personal data. The government seeks to safeguard children’s privacy and mitigate the risk of unauthorized disclosure of their personal information, aligning with the prevailing international trend.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2023
The law school will keep trying and failing to make this happen. The post Law School Rejects Student Resumes For Preferring Historic, Prestigious Name Over Donor-Driven Rebrand appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
The UN Support Mission in Libya announced Monday that they are alarmed by the recent rise in arbitrary arrests of refugees and asylum seekers in Libya. The mission stated that Libyan authorities have arrested and detained numerous migrants in unsanitary conditions and collectively expelled thousands of others who entered Libya legally. In early June this year, Libyan authorities deported Egyptian migrants by making them walk across the border.
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ALPS
JUNE 13, 2023
In today's connected world, mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. They provide us with convenience, communication, and a wealth of information at our fingertips. However, this increased connectivity comes with inherent security risks. As our reliance on mobile phones grows, so does the need to protect our personal and sensitive data from potential threats.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
Canada Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown announced his immediate retirement Monday, halting the ongoing misconduct probe which has kept Brown off the bench since February. The probe, conducted by the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC), stemmed from an alcohol-fueled altercation at an Arizona resort in late January. During the altercation, Brown was physically assaulted by another man, who alleged that Brown was harassing his female companions.
Law 360
JUNE 13, 2023
A New York bankruptcy judge Tuesday approved $60 million in Chapter 11 financing for Vice Media Group after hearing a deal had been struck to let unsecured creditors pursue litigation claims and potentially recover $12 million in the company's bankruptcy plan.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
The Tribunal of Vatican City State ordered two Italian activists Monday to pay 28,148 euros in restitution for the damages caused by their protest. The court found that two members of Ultima Generazione (Last Generation), Guido Viero and Ester Goffi, damaged the base of the Gruppo del Laocoonte (Laocoön Group) statute inside the Vatican Museum, resulting in incalculable damage.
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Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2023
Register today and gain valuable insights to strengthen the partnership between GCs and legal operations teams. By unlocking the power of collaboration, you will pave the way for enhanced efficiency, improved outcomes, and greater organizational success. The post Unlocking The Power Of Partnership: How GCs And Legal Ops Can Improve Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
The Center for Reproductive Rights, Gender Justice and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced Monday that they filed an amended complaint on behalf of women’s health clinic Red River Women’s Clinic, formerly based in North Dakota, challenging the state’s newly passed and signed abortion ban, SB 2150. Meetra Mehdizadeh, Staff Attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, raised concerns over the ban’s potential negative impacts, saying: This extreme law does nothing t
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2023
She can't keep getting away with this The post First Rule Of Re-Filing: Don’t Submit It 3 Months After The Date You Request appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 13, 2023
According to a UN Development Program (UNDP) report released on Monday, the level of bias against women remains unchanged over the last decade. According to the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) survey, nine out of ten persons have prejudices towards women. In countries with lower and higher economic, health and social disparity scores, these biases are more prominent and span nearly all societal dimensions.
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OilandGasLawyer
JUNE 13, 2023
Governor Abbot has signed House Bill 456, passed by the Legislature, granting certain charities an exemption from ad valorem taxes on their oil and gas royalties, effective January 1, 2024. The bill amends Tax Code Section 11.18(a), which provides ad valorem tax exemptions for charitable organizations, including churches and educational institutions.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2023
In addition, the subcommittee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would add 800 Guardians to the Space Force's active duty end-strength, as requested by the service — including establishing a dedicated Space Force legislative liaison. The post Draft House NDAA Would Create Space National Guard appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
JUNE 13, 2023
Crowell & Moring LLP is withdrawing from defending Humana in a Walgreens lawsuit that claims the firm's "betrayal" led to a $642 million arbitration award, with Crowell & Moring denying wrongdoing but acknowledging the conflict claims will bog down the case if it stays on.
Above The Law
JUNE 13, 2023
The firm is also deferring its incoming associates. The post Top 50 Am Law Firm Announces Reduction In Force, Will Cut 6% Of Global Workforce appeared first on Above the Law.
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