JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A group of 50 human rights organizations sounded the alarm Tuesday over the ongoing Sudan conflict’s severe humanitarian impact and called on the UN to take decisive action. The organizations released their statement as the UN Security Council met to discuss the ongoing situation in Sudan and South Sudan. The organizations are urging a unified approach to Sudan as the country faces a devastating conflict between its government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Do you know what one paralegal skill can make or break your career? It’s your attention to detail. Regardless of the practice area that you work in, or the employer you work for, as a paralegal, you must master the attention to detail skill. Look at any survey or ask any HR professional who works for lawyers: What are the top 5 reasons that you terminate a paralegal?

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set to receive Royal Assent and become law in the UK after concluding its Parliamentary passage on Tuesday. Despite being set to complete the final step before becoming an act of Parliament, the bill has received widespread criticism for its content. The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill completed its first reading in Parliament in May 2022 and has moved back and forth between the houses for the last year.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Amy Wax brings white nationalist back to UPenn's campus because she's nothing if not consistent. And racist. The post T14 Law Professor Invites White Supremacist To Campus And You’ll Never… OK, It Was Amy Wax appeared first on Above the Law.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Colombia recorded the world’s highest number of environmental defender killings in 2022, with 60 individuals murdered, according to a report released on Tuesday by activist organization Global Witness. According to Global Witness, which has been documenting environmental defender deaths since 2012, the number of environmental defenders murdered in Colombia nearly doubled in 2022, compared to the previous year.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) released data Monday showing that the US-Mexico border is the deadliest migrant route on land in the world. According to the organization’s Missing Migrants Project report , 686 people died at the US-Mexico border in 2022. However, there is concern the numbers are underreported because the agency could not obtain some data from Texas coroners’ offices and Mexico’s search and rescue agency.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“Planned Parenthood announces it is resuming abortions in Wisconsin”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Planned Parenthood announces it is resuming abortions in Wisconsin” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Amnesty International published a report Wednesday, labeling the “ disproportionate use of criminal law” as “one of the main threats facing the right to protest peacefully in defense of land, territory and environment in Mexico.” The report asserts that, rather than addressing the alarming rate at which climate activists are murdered in Mexico, the Mexican state has compounded the number of human rights violations faced by climate activists by using criminal law as a dete

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“In Poland, Testing Women for Abortion Drugs Is a Reality. It Could Happen Here.” Patrick Adams has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “In Poland, Testing Women for Abortion Drugs Is a Reality. It Could Happen Here.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Supreme Court of Kenya (SCORK) upheld its earlier decision Tuesday that the LGBTQIA+ community has the freedom to associate, which extends to the formation of associations. This case began when an application was made to the court by George Kaluma, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, seeking the review and setting aside of a judgment delivered February 24th on whether refusal by the NGO coordination Board to register the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) as an org

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“Court to FDA: Stop Playing Doctor; The Fifth Circuit revives a lawsuit over advice against taking ivermectin for Covid.” Joel Zinberg will have this op-ed in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. And at the “Drug & Device Law” blog, Eric Alexander has a post titled “ Fifth Circuit FDA Decision Puzzles.” The post “Court to FDA: Stop Playing Doctor; The Fifth Circuit revives a lawsuit over advice against taking ivermectin for Covid.”

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Jack Rives , who stepped down as executive director of the American Bar Association last February after 12 years in that role, has joined the legal services company Rocket Lawyer as president of a new business unit, Rocket Legal Professional Services, where he is now leading the company’s expansion of its delivery of more-affordable legal services through lawyers and legal professionals.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“KBJ’s Rookie Year”: You can access this week’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “KBJ’s Rookie Year” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Last year, Jason M. Allen won first place at the Colorado State Fair (the “Competition”) for the two-dimensional artwork entitled Théâtre D’opéra Spatial (the “Work”), which he produced with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). Despite receiving this accolade and Allen’s arguments that he contributed significant creative elements to the AI-generated Work, his attempts to copyright the work have been unsuccessful.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“The new SCOTUS term is almost upon us; Although the court has agreed to hear fewer than two dozen cases so far, some of what could become the biggest cases of the term are just making their way to the justices now”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. The post “The new SCOTUS term is almost upon us; Although the court has agreed to hear fewer than two dozen cases so far, some of what could become the biggest cases of the term are just making their way to the just

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Way back in the early days of the pandemic, when we were all still adjusting to a world of working from home and meeting via Zoom, we launched Legaltech Week, a weekly show in which a panel of journalists and bloggers gets together and discusses the top stories in legal tech and innovation. Tomorrow, we are celebrating the 100th episode of that show, and I hope you will join us for a special gala edition, in which I’ve invited back everyone who has ever been a panelists.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“New Light on the ERA? A long history of amending resolutions with legal effect.” Stephen E. Sachs has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “New Light on the ERA? A long history of amending resolutions with legal effect.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week, senators introduced a bipartisan bill that would make it a federal crime to assault hospital workers. Even though nearly 40 states have passed laws to intensify penalties for violent acts committed against healthcare personnel, there is currently no federal law protecting hospital employees from assault or intimidation.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“How the Supreme Court Could Undercut the Future of Criminal Justice Reform: For people convicted of drug offenses, years of their lives could come down to what nine justices think the word ‘and’ means.” Madiba K. Dennie has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “How the Supreme Court Could Undercut the Future of Criminal Justice Reform: For people convicted of drug offenses, years of their lives could come down to what nine justices think the word ‘andR

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The earlier Biglaw firms can interview eligible candidates, the better. The post Say Farewell To OCI Hell: Biglaw Firms Are Now Relying On Precruiting To Fill Their Summer Associate Classes appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Former ABA Executive Director Jack Rives hopes to play a role in expanding access to justice in his new position at online legal services company…

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

How will he be able to keep up in class and on the field? The post This College Football Player Is Trying To Avoid Being Tackled By… Law School appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sally Schmidt | What makes you different? Things you can do to help clients tell you apart from other lawyers. The post Differentiating Yourself appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

There are so many enticing ways to avoid your feelings, like fighting, Amazon, wine, Netflix, or billable hours. The post The Ugly Beautiful Gift: How A Lawyer Mom Faced Loneliness And Found Belonging appeared first on Above the Law.

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ALPS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On February 16, 2023, Ryan True began a discussion on the ALPS blog by asking this question: How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys? Ryan cited the ALM's 2022 Mental Health Survey finding that 35% of attorneys answered "yes" to the simple question, "Do you feel depressed?” A quick Google search reveals this is one of many studies linking an elevated rate of substance abuse and/or depression to those in the legal profession.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A law that bans truthful firearms advertising that appeals to minors should be blocked, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 9th U.S.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Doesn't really bode well for a justice system. The post Public Defender Schedules Are So Swamped It Probably Isn’t Constitutional appeared first on Above the Law.

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InHouseBlog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In-house counsel have stress? Many of your BigLaw counterparts think you live in the promised land – but you know that in-house counsel life can be just as stressful – if not more – than law firm life. Read on for some stress-busters from LeadingInhouse.com: “Stress! It’s just part of being an in-house counsel. It can come from your workload, a teammate, your boss, your internal clients, your compensation, or personal issues outside of work.

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