JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Thursday reported that over 30,000 people in South Sudan have been displaced following violent conflicts throughout the country. The OCHA statement highlights South Sudan’s struggle with political stability, food insecurity, and natural disasters such as flooding. The statement estimates over 9.4 million people in South Sudan will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2023, an increase of over 2.2 million people re

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Most solo and small firm attorneys think of their law firms as a salary replacement for a full-time law firm job, with some upside: both on income, and freedom. But, that’s it. Lots of lawyers are looking to run out the clock on their practice, and then ride off into the sunset – or , work until they die. I know I’d prefer the former ; and, if you do, too – why not ride off into the sunset with some loot, like the hero (or villain), in a Western movie?

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Thursday filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against AmerisourceBergen Corp., a drug distributor the DOJ alleges “fueled” the country’s opioid epidemic. The complaint claims AmerisourceBergen, one of the country’s largest drug distributors, repeatedly refused to fulfill its legal obligation to report suspicious orders or alert the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to suspicious customer behavio

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 29, 2022

“Gorsuch Immigration Dissent Echoes Views on Covid Curbs”: Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Gorsuch Immigration Dissent Echoes Views on Covid Curbs” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Australia Thursday approved a request by the US to extradite a former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan, according to a statement made by Australia’s Attorney-General’s Department. The Australian Attorney-General’s Department received an extradition request from the US on December 9. The Attorney General agreed to extradite Duggan before December 25, according to a statement made by the Attorney-General’s Department to Reuters.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The foreign ministers of G7 nations Thursday called on the Taliban to reverse their recent decision to bar women from working for national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and the EU condemned the Taliban’s decision, claiming it “puts at risk millions of Afghans who depend on humanitarian assistance for their surviv

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 29, 2022

“Harvard students anxious about forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action”: Max Larkin had this audio segment on yesterday’s broadcast of WBUR’s “Here & Now.” The post “Harvard students anxious about forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The United Kingdom Government Wednesday imposed sanctions on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier for “serious human rights abuses” According to the sanction, Cherizier is one of Haiti’s most influential gang leaders and has been accused of performing acts that “threaten the peace, security and stability of Haiti.” The decision follows a UN Security Council meeting earlier this month during which a UN official told the Council that Haiti was facing a human rights cri

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 29, 2022

“Philly DA Larry Krasner argues that the courts should step in to block his impeachment trial; Krasner’s lawyers urged Commonwealth Court judges to declare the ongoing impeachment drive legally baseless; Attorneys for the legislature said the process was constitutionally sound”: Chris Palmer of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A Michigan federal judge Wednesday sentenced Barry Croft Jr. to 235 months in prison following his conviction of conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Following this 19 year sentence, Croft must complete five years of supervised release. A jury convicted Croft on charges of conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, and possession of an unregistered destruction device in August 2022.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

If 2022 left you a bit exhausted, and you’re looking to avoid a repeat in 2023, here are a few lies to avoid telling yourself. The post 3 Lies That Lead To Burnout appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Wednesday asked the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to rescind new COVID-19 travel restrictions. The restrictions, due to take effect from Friday and set to last until the end of January 2023, will limit inbound flights from HKSAR and Macao to four airports on the main island of Honshu. Outbound flights will not be affected.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

What traits are critical to managing a legal department in today's environment? The post What GCs Learned In 2022 (And How They Can Hit The Ground Running In The New Year) appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Kosovo Thursday reopened the largest point of border crossing to Serbia following calls from the international community to deescalate rapidly rising tensions between the two countries. Serbian protesters removed barricades along the border crossing following a Wednesday night meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Serbian media also reported that Monday’s order to increase Serbian Army’s combat readiness was revoked.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Uh oh. The post Massive EDiscovery Provider Shut Down Over ‘Unauthorized Access’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2022

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Wednesday issued a statement condemning Afghanistan’s decision to ban women from working in humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). On Saturday, the Taliban ordered a cease in the employment of female workers in domestic and international NGOs. This decision was reportedly taken concerning complaints regarding female employees’ non-compliance with wearing the Islamic hijab and following other rele

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

He's accused of downloading a veritable treasure trove of internal firm documents. The post Proskauer Files Lawsuit Against Fired Chief Operating Officer — What You Need To Know appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Sentencing Project, which advocates for more effective and humane responses to crime, released its 2022 Top Trends in Criminal Justice Reform fact sheet earlier this month. Trends highlighted by the Sentencing Project include sentencing reform, drug policy reform, challenges to racial disparity, probation and parole incarceration, prison reform, voting rights for the recently incarcerated and changes to juvenile justice systems. .

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

About That Bonus. : Internal communication seems to be a problem at Shearman where associates expecting a matching bonus are being told they may not be getting bonuses at all. All's Well That Ends Well : Foley Hoag sprung a new hours requirement on associates at the last minute, but after pushback the firm has announced that this year's bonuses won't be impacted.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Nicholas and Mackenzie Spencer from Washington DC are being held at a maximum security prison in Uganda on charges of aggravated torture and aggravated child trafficking Andrea Blanco reports for The Independent. According to Ugandan Police , the couple is accused of constantly torturing their 10-year-old foster child as punishment for what they dismissed as “stubborn, hyperactive, and mentally unstable” behavior.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This feels like the rug getting pulled out. The post Firm Telling Associates They Won’t Be Getting Bonuses After Claiming To Match Market appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The city of Buffalo has called in state and military police to keep people off Buffalo’s roads, as fatalities three days after western New York’s deadliest storm in at least two generations took 29 lives, Carolyn Thompson and Jennifer Peltz report for the Associated Press. Elsewhere, about two dozen deaths were reported in other parts of the country, and power outages in communities from Maine to Washington state.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 29, 2022

* Proskauer sues its former COO claiming trade secret theft. I guess he stole the magical "real law" that the firm offers its clients. [ American Lawyer ]. * Bed Bath & Beyond brings in new chief legal officer who likely looks nice out of the box but will inexplicably stop working in six months. [ Corporate Counsel ]. * CNN profiles "little-known lawyer" and it's Doug Letter.

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MorneauLaw

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Share This Story! Morneau Law Proudly Partners with ASP M orneau Law announces community partnership with The Affirming Space Project (ASP). ASP is a New Hampshire-based organization dedicated to improving local communities through the development and maintenance of welcoming and affirming environments for patrons, visitors and employees of all genders.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Delaware State Police aviation section is hosting it’s first “Women in Aviation and Law Enforcement Seminar” on Thursday evening at 7 pm starting on March 2, 2023 according to a recent press release. The seven-week program will be hosted at the DSP hanger in Summit Airport in Middletown and will learn about the history of women in aviation, and hear from aviation industry experts.

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