Attorney at Work
MARCH 31, 2023
Danielle DavisRoe | Here are some common keyboard shortcuts every lawyer should know. The post 15 Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
MARCH 31, 2023
The UK Climate Change Committee Wednesday reported that Britain is “not adequately prepared” for the damaging effects of climate change. In its 2023 report to Parliament, the group found limited evidence of the implementation of adaptation needed at a national scale to mitigate the risks of climate change. Committee chairwoman Julia King stated that “the last decade has been a lost decade in terms of preparing for and adapting to the risks, the risk we already have and those th
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HowAppealing
MARCH 31, 2023
“Equity’s Constitutional Source”: Owen W. Gallogly has this article in the March 2023 issue of The Yale Law Journal. The post “Equity’s Constitutional Source” appeared first on How Appealing.
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MARCH 31, 2023
Far-right members of the Austrian Parliament Thursday walked out of the legislature during a live video speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in protest of Vienna’s support of Ukraine in the war. Footage from the event captured the moment when approximately 20 members of the Freedom Party of Austria walked out of Parliament during the speech.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“Activist group led by Ginni Thomas received nearly $600,000 in anonymous donations; Funding for group that battled ‘cultural Marxism’ was channeled through right-wing think tank, Post investigation finds”: Shawn Boburg and Emma Brown of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Activist group led by Ginni Thomas received nearly $600,000 in anonymous donations; Funding for group that battled ‘cultural Marxism’ was channeled through right-wing think
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MARCH 31, 2023
Programming note: On Saturday, I will be traveling back home from Little Rock, Arkansas, where this afternoon I had the pleasure of speaking at the Corbin Symposium. The UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law , where the event was occurring, was spared any damage from the huge tornado that passed through town nearby, but other areas sadly were not so fortunate.
JURIST
MARCH 31, 2023
The City of Minneapolis Friday reached an agreement with the state of Minnesota to revamp the city’s police department. The agreement lays out a wholesale evaluation of policing practices within the City of Minneapolis, spanning use of force procedures to data system transparency. The agreement is a representation of over eight months of negotiation between the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department (MP
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MARCH 31, 2023
“How Two Supreme Court Cases Made ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’ Meaningless: Two decades ago, the Supreme Court had the chance to stop lawmakers from sentencing people to life in prison for petty theft; It decided to look the other way.” Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “How Two Supreme Court Cases Made ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’ Meaningless: Two decades ago, the Supreme Court had the chance to stop lawmakers from sentencing p
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MARCH 31, 2023
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the Hague Friday announced the trial of four former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) members is due to begin Monday. The former Prime Minister of the Provisional Government of Kosovo (PGoK), Hashim Thaçi is amongst those who will stand trial. He and his co-conspirators are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“The $37m question: why do US states elect judges in expensive, partisan elections? The Wisconsin state supreme court election urges the question: why are partisan groups able to be involved?” Kira Lerner of The Guardian (UK) has this report. The post “The $37m question: why do US states elect judges in expensive, partisan elections?
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MARCH 31, 2023
A Pennsylvania school district violated the First Amendment rights of an after-school satanist club by banning its members from gathering for regular meetings on school grounds, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) argued in a complaint filed Thursday. The ACLU is representing The Satanic Temple, Inc. (TST) in its suit against the Saucon Valley School District of eastern Pennsylvania.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“Johnson & Johnson unit loses bid to stay in bankruptcy during Supreme Court appeal”: Dietrich Knauth of Reuters has this report. The post “Johnson & Johnson unit loses bid to stay in bankruptcy during Supreme Court appeal” appeared first on How Appealing.
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MARCH 31, 2023
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) Thursday published a report detailing that it had noticed “unlawful pushback practices and ill-treatment of foreign nationals” throughout 2022. These findings come after various monitoring visits to the land and sea borders of the Council of European member states.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“‘Mom’s still there.’ Sandra Day O’Connor just turned 93. Here’s how she’s doing.” Nicole Carroll of USA Today has this report , along with a report headlined “ Women of the Year honoree Sandra Day O’Connor’s mark on Supreme Court still prominent today.” And online at USA Today, Scott O’Connor has an op-ed titled “ My mom was the most powerful woman in US government.
Above The Law
MARCH 31, 2023
Only four firms were in the black when it came to revenue. Sheesh! The post New York’s Biglaw Firms Really Flopped Financially Last Year appeared first on Above the Law.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“Health Plans No Longer Have to Cover All Preventive Care at No Cost. Here’s What to Know. A ruling by a federal judge this week could set up yet another Supreme Court challenge to the Obamacare health law.” Sarah Kliff of The New York Times has this report. The post “Health Plans No Longer Have to Cover All Preventive Care at No Cost.
Above The Law
MARCH 31, 2023
‘So don't give up, OK?’ The post Sonia Sotomayor Is Way More Optimistic Than She Has Any Right To Be appeared first on Above the Law.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“Even as mass shootings multiply, federal judges are erasing gun safety laws”: Law professor Adam Winkler has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times. The post “Even as mass shootings multiply, federal judges are erasing gun safety laws” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 31, 2023
I wish staying healthy could be cheaper. The post The ‘Skinny Labels’ Case Will Have A Huge Impact On The Affordability Of Healthcare appeared first on Above the Law.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“How the LAPD abortion squad went after women and doctors in pre-Roe L.A.” Brittny Mejia of The Los Angeles Times has this report. The post “How the LAPD abortion squad went after women and doctors in pre-Roe L.A.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 31, 2023
Although the threat of bankruptcy can be used as a litigation tactic, clients often don't go through with it. The post People Love To Threaten Bankruptcy During Litigation appeared first on Above the Law.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“Supreme Preparation: What attorneys go through before facing the nine.” Matt Reynolds has this cover story in the April 2023 issue of ABA Journal. The post “Supreme Preparation: What attorneys go through before facing the nine.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 31, 2023
The associate is reportedly 'shocked' by the discovery. The post Judge Finds Confidential Firm Documents In Possession Of Former Biglaw Associate appeared first on Above the Law.
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MARCH 31, 2023
“Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Time For Reform? And a new culture-war controversy at Columbia Law — over an Instagram post.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: Time For Reform? And a new culture-war controversy at Columbia Law — over an Instagram post.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
MARCH 31, 2023
A comprehensive guide for legal professionals and recruiters to assess compensation in the dynamic legal market and align it with industry standards. The post Navigating Compensation Trends In 2023: Ensuring Fair Pay In The Legal Sector appeared first on Above the Law.
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