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.
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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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
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
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JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A formed aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was arrested Tuesday alongside her husband on charges of acting as an agent of the Chinese government. Linda Sun is accused of having used her positions to subtly advance Chinese interests in exchange for millions of dollars. Sun was arrested by FBI agents alongside her husband, Chris Hu. Their arrest follows a six week investigation that included a search of her $3.5 million home in the New York town of Manhasset.
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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.
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…
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.
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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ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A Florida state representative who appeared to be displaying his middle finger and making other gestures during an online court appearance is facing an Oct.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A new survey sheds light on the business and technical goals of small law firms. The post Identifying Your Firm’s Top Business Priorities appeared first on Above the Law.
CARET Legal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The strategic use of analytics can revolutionize resource allocation in law firms, paving the way for enhanced efficiency and profitability. Effective resource allocation is paramount to a law firm’s success. By leveraging the power of firm analytics to improve resource allocation, law firms can make data-driven decisions that optimize productivity, enhance client satisfaction, and ultimately boost profitability.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A student at the DePaul University College of Law has settled a lawsuit claiming that the Chicago Bears football team refused to consider him for…
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Firm turns work from home lemons into client-enticing lemonade. The post Biglaw Firm’s New Program: Work From Home… Save The World appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Frank Lopez, the chair at Paul Hastings, is hiring partners away from rivals with the aim of creating “exponential impact,” he told Bloomberg Law.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Are pandemic-era midlevels satisfied with Biglaw's culture? The post Midlevel Biglaw Associates Aren’t Too Keen To ‘Return To Pre-Pandemic Norms’ Because They’ve Never Experienced Them Before appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A Los Angeles lawyer is accused in an ethics complaint of charging inmates to submit requests for resentencing to prosecutors who were unlikely to take…
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Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The firm is building out their bench of partners. The post The Biglaw Firm Cornering The Lateral Partner Market appeared first on Above the Law.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Why is professionalism important in healthcare? Read this advice on how to act professionally at work in the medical field.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
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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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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
“Person to Person: Norah O’Donnell interviews Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.” CBS News has posted this video on YouTube.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan pardoned 57 Bangladesh nationals on Tuesday. As reported by WAM, the official news agency of UAE, the pardoned individuals had been convicted due to their involvement in trials in the country last month. UAE’s Attorney-General, Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, has also stopped the deportation process commenced against the individuals, on the order of the President.
HowAppealing
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.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Taipei District Court ruled on Thursday that Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je should be detained and held incommunicado over alleged corruption from when he served as Mayor of Taipei. Ko also served as the party’s nominee for the 2024 Taipei election which saw the DPP clinch a majority of the votes. This reverses an earlier decision that saw Ko released on Monday.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
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