Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Not everyone is happy about the potential Troutman Locke firm. The post Client Conflicts Threaten Potential New Billion+ Dollar Biglaw Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) described a continuing “climate of fear” in Venezuela on Tuesday after the issuing of an arrest warrant for the opposition’s presidential candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez. The office reiterated deep concerns over the situation in Venezuela, where controversy over the declaration of Nicolas Maduro’s victory in the July election has led to widespread protests and extensive repression by the state in response.
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LDA PRO
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Eviction is no doubt an extremely complicated lawful procedure that can be both time-consuming and emotionally exhausting. If you are encountering a problem where you need to expel a tenant, hiring a skilled eviction assistant can significantly ease the pressure and guarantee that the procedure is handled efficiently and legally. LDA Pro Legally offers a complete eviction service near me from Lda Pro Legal that can provide you with the support you need throughout the entire process.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The newly elected Labour government is aiming to accelerate global efforts to establish a tribunal capable of trying Russian officials for crimes of aggression in Ukraine, according to Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood. This initiative seeks to breathe new life into a process that has faced numerous hurdles over the past two years. This comes as discussions continue in Vilnius this week where the UK and its allies hope to push through legal challenges and ensure that justice is served at a confe
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s memoir explores prejudice, parenting; In a deeply personal book, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court writes about struggling to understand her daughter’s neurological differences”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Rastafarian asks Supreme Court to let him sue prison guards for shaving off his dreadlocks; Religious groups argue that a law protecting prisoners’ religious rights is insufficient without the right to sue; The state says that would make it even harder to staff prisons”: Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The former governor of Lebanon’s central bank (BDL), Riad Salameh, was arrested on Tuesday over alleged corruption. This occurred after he appeared before the public prosecutor at the Court of Cassation concerning the embezzlement of BDL funds amounting to over $40 million. The embezzlement is alleged to have occurred during the dealings of BDL and a company called Optimum Invest.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Black enrollment drops at UNC after ruling; other schools vary; Some highly selective schools, including Yale and Princeton, appeared to maintain racial diversity after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions”: Susan Svrluga of The Washington Post has this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Minister for Education of Ireland, Norma Foley, announced Tuesday that a commission will investigate sexual abuse in Catholic schools after nearly 2,400 allegations came to light in the Report of the Scoping Inquiry. The Scoping Inquiry began in March 2023 and aimed to “enable consultation with survivors” and determine their desired outcomes from the government.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Chicago Gun Ruling Is Yet Another Absurd Decision; The ‘right to bear arms’ doesn’t guarantee the right to carry a firearm on a train any more than it guarantees the right to bring one onto an airplane”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal–in a 2-1 majority– quashed the Communications Authority’s findings against Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) for breaching the media code on Wednesday. The court nullified the warning that had been issued as a sanction for the alleged violations of principles concerning accuracy and impartiality. The appeal centered on Headliner , a satirical show first aired in April 1989 that focused on current affairs, primarily in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Princeton, Yale See Dip in Share of Asian-American Freshmen; Incoming class is first since US Supreme Court ruling on race; Schools tout increase in income diversity among new students”: Janet Lorin of Bloomberg News has this report.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Tunisian Workers’ Union (UGTT) and the Tunisian Association of Constitutional Law (ATDC) criticized the electoral commission’s decision to reject the administrative court’s ruling that reinstated three candidates to the presidential elections and described it as a serious precedent that threatens the values of the Tunisian Republic, local media reported on Tuesday.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Texas argues for fee placed on nude dancing venues before Fifth Circuit; Texas increased its per-person fee on adult establishments in 2023, which one nightclub says is a violation of the First Amendment”: Sabrina Canfield of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of Wednesday’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said Tuesday that it dismissed its first deputy over their role in a whistleblower case. NABU issued the statement on its Telegram channel without naming the specific employee or case. However, the agency stated, in Ukrainian, that the dismissal was due to the deputy’s “actions and statements of a negative nature, aimed at personally and professionally discrediting” an employee who submitted a tip about an information leak.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Terrence Boyle’s Fourth Circuit Nomination Stalls for Record Time; A home-state senator’s support can have its downsides”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree on Wednesday pardoning 30 individuals previously convicted of “protest-related crimes.” Seven women and 23 men were pardoned. According to Prosecutor General Andrei Shved, as quoted by state news outlet Belta, “[T]hese individuals did not commit violent crimes against representatives of the authorities.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case; Hachette v. Internet Archive was brought by book publishers objecting to the archive’s digital lending library”: Kate Knibbs of Wired has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued yesterday.
EvidenceProf Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Federal Rule of Evidence 605 states that The presiding judge may not testify as a witness at the trial. A party need not object to preserve the issue. Courts have held that Rule 605 prohibits presiding judges both from testifying.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“The Justices Know the Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Is a Joke; In a new interview, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed support for a more robust code of ethics for Supreme Court justices”: Madiba K. Dennie has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Molly McGrath | Control your thoughts and you control your destiny. A law firm leader’s role is to find and develop top talent. This mindset shift helps you see people more clearly and make better decisions. The post Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Pennsylvania voters can cast a provisional ballot if their mail ballot is rejected, court says”: Marc Levy of The Associated Press has this report on an unpublished ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued today.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A California woman who created a company ostensibly to loan money to personal-injury attorneys is accused of spending millions of dollars in investor funds to…
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Why Trump’s ‘leave it to the states’ abortion stance ties him in knots”: Columnist Jackie Calmes has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Justice Sotomayor surely won't be dissenting to the musical adaptation of her New York Times bestseller children's book. The post Sonia Sotomayor’s Most Meaningful Achievement Isn’t Her Legal Career appeared first on Above the Law.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Person to Person: Norah O’Donnell interviews Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.” CBS News has posted this video on YouTube.
Law 360
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Kohn Kohn & Colapinto announced Thursday that a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement attorney will join the whistleblower law firm as senior special counsel.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Fight over $70,000 ring in Massachusetts tests rules of engagement”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.
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