The Estrin Report
MAY 12, 2023
By Chere B. Estrin This is the first of a two-part series. Next, we chat with Tara Eberhart, Paralegal Manager of an AmLaw firm who can straighten us out as to whether the paralegal position is about to be wiped out. I sat down with Dr. Don Billings , a long-time colleague, who knows just about anything one needs to know about legal technology and beyond.
JURIST
MAY 12, 2023
Ukrainian law students and young lawyers are reporting for JURIST on developments in and affecting Ukraine. This dispatch is from Olha Chernovol, a Ukrainian lawyer who was forced to leave Ukraine in March 2022 after the Russian invasion and who is now completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada. She recently returned to Ukraine for a brief visit and offers these observations.
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Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
Another top law firm is now requiring three set days of office attendance each week. The post Top 10 Am Law Firm Announces 3 Mandatory In-Office Days Per Week appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 12, 2023
The European Parliament voted in favor of EU accession to the Istanbul Convention , which aims to prevent and combat violence against women. The convention was originally signed six years ago, but the refusal of some member states prevented it from being ratified. However, a recent opinion from the EU Court of Justice found that the EU may ratify the convention without unanimity of member states.
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HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“‘A Check for the Judiciary’: Legal’s Social Media Stars Say Emerging Tech Is Changing Bar, Court Dynamics.” Max Mitchell of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. The post “‘A Check for the Judiciary’: Legal’s Social Media Stars Say Emerging Tech Is Changing Bar, Court Dynamics.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“Supreme Court Upholds California Law on Humane Treatment of Pigs; The court ruled that the measure did not violate constitutional limits on state laws that affect conduct beyond the state’s borders”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court upholds California law on humane pork sales; Proposition 12 bans selling products derived from sows that don’t have at least 24 square feet of space and the a
JURIST
MAY 12, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Friday that Italy’s newly passed Cutro law will have “devastating impacts” on migrants’ rights, and threaten their ability to seek protection, access fair asylum and move freely throughout the country. The law passed last week in response to a February shipwreck on the coast of Italy which left more than 80 migrants dead.
HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“The Unjust Attacks on Thomas, Alito, and Roberts; Recent criticisms of them are rooted in double standards”: Dan McLaughlin has this article in the May 29, 2023 issue of National Review magazine. The post “The Unjust Attacks on Thomas, Alito, and Roberts; Recent criticisms of them are rooted in double standards” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 12, 2023
Vietnamese media , including the state-owned Tuoitre newspaper, reported that the People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City sentenced political activist Tran Van Bang on Friday to eight years in prison and three years of probation for “spreading anti-government propaganda.” The sentence came just hours after Human Rights Watch (HRW) called upon Vietnamese authorities to drop all charges against Tran Van Bang.
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HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“In new Supreme Court decision, abortion lurks just below the surface; A ruling on a California animal welfare law could embolden states seeking to regulate abortion across state lines”: Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report. The post “In new Supreme Court decision, abortion lurks just below the surface; A ruling on a California animal welfare law could embolden states seeking to regulate abortion across state lines” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 12, 2023
The Colombian Prosecutor’s Office is currently investigating statements made by a retired army colonel who spoke of “defenestraring” the president during a radio interview on Thursday. The controversial statements implied support of a coup d’etat against the president. This follows military protests against President Petro and his defense policies.
HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“Clarence Thomas Can’t Undermine the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court Fast Enough”: Columnist Jamelle Bouie has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “Clarence Thomas Can’t Undermine the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court Fast Enough” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
The victim and her attacker were reportedly non-affiliates of the law school. The post Stabbing Takes Place At T14 Law School During Final Exams appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“Supreme Court won’t review constitutionality of Medicaid coverage ban for trans surgery”: Michaela Ramm of The Des Moines Register has a report that begins, “The Iowa Supreme Court has declined to weigh in on a judge’s decision that a state rule banning Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery is unconstitutional.” The post “Supreme Court won’t review constitutionality of Medicaid coverage ban for trans surgery” appeared first on How A
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
Justice Jackson had a historic term in more ways than one, including her word counts at oral argument. The post A New Landscape Unfolds: Supreme Court Oral Arguments In The 2022-2023 Term appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
MAY 12, 2023
“In new filings, lawyers disagree over whether court should decide major election case”: Amy Howe of “SCOTUSblog” has this post. The post “In new filings, lawyers disagree over whether court should decide major election case” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
From the make-your-own-terrorists,-lose-your-own-convictions dept. The post Sixth Circuit Reverses Conviction For Man Talked Into Criminal Acts By Undercover FBI Agents appeared first on Above the Law.
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Attorney at Work
MAY 12, 2023
Danielle DavisRoe | Microsoft Office's Quick Access Toolbar gives you one-click access to the commands you use most often. The post Work Faster With Mouse-Friendly Shortcut Keys appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
“My grandma passed away at the top of last year / At the funeral drowning ’cause I couldn’t hold back tears / But after all that’s happened this past year / Part of me sees grace in the fact that she’s not here / As a grandson, this statement is a fact / No elderly should ever be victim of […] The post Celebrating The 25th Anniversary Of The Asian Pacific Interest Section And Honoring AAPI Heritage Month appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 12, 2023
In light of a potential growing mediation trend of only submitting statements to the mediator, litigants should think critically about the pros and cons of exchanging statements with opposing parties as it could boost the chances of reaching a settlement, says Arthur Eidelhoch at Eidelhoch Mediation.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
A discussion on the importance of doing meaningful work. The post Starting Your Own Law Firm To Make The World A Better Place appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
MAY 12, 2023
A former prosecutor for the South Carolina Attorney General's Office has filed a complaint in federal court alleging she was the victim of race and age discrimination there prior to her alleged forced resignation in 2021, as an older Black woman who was born in Jamaica.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
Jurisprudence is kind of like sausage making — it only gets more complex once you understand the process. The post When Pork Comes To Shove, It Isn’t Always Easy To Know Why A Thing Is Constitutional appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
MAY 12, 2023
Rimon Law added four new attorneys across four of its offices, including an expansion of its real estate practice in the San Francisco/Silicon Valley area with the addition of an attorney with decades of experience in domestic and international transactions, the firm said.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2023
Those used to virtual arguments will need to adapt to in-person arguments in certain ways. The post Returning To In-Person Oral Arguments appeared first on Above the Law.
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