Above The Law
JANUARY 24, 2023
Make no mistake, our experience was nothing like the bar exams of the past. The post We’re Still Mad, Actually: An Open Letter To The Legal Profession From A COVID-19 Bar Examinee appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
Brazil’s Minister of Justice and Public Security Flavio Dino Monday said he would open an investigation with the Federal Police into the alleged genocide perpetrated against the Indigenous Yanomami people of the Amazon. The investigation stems from allegations that the right-wing government of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro perpetrated the genocide.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 24, 2023
“Supreme Court hears arguments on case involving deaf student”: The Daily Moth has this video report. The post “Supreme Court hears arguments on case involving deaf student” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that it reached a settlement with Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. (GWRSI) to address the company’s Clean Air Act violations. The DOJ and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concurrently filed a complaint against GWRSI for its violations. In 2019, the EPA asserted that GWRSI violated the Clean Air Act by: placing Locomotives into service that did not comply with required emissions standards and have an EPA-issued certif
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.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 24, 2023
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 24, 2023
The most stressful occupation in the United States is being a lawyer, according to an analysis by the Washington Post of data from the U.S.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
The UN reported Monday that at least 18,483 civilians have died or suffered injury in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion of the country in February 2022. The UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) said that 7,068 civilians died and 11,415 civilians were hurt as a result of the war. This figure includes the deaths of 438 children and 838 child injuries.
Patently O
JANUARY 24, 2023
by Dennis Crouch In 2022, the Federal Circuit held that an invention is only eligible for a US patent if a human conceived of the invention. Thus, no patents for invention wholly conceived by artificial intelligence. Thaler v. Vidal , 43 F.4th 1207 (Fed. Cir. 2022). Thaler’s petition for writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court would have been due last week, but Thaler was able to obtain an extension with the petition now being due March 19, 2023.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
US federal law enforcement Monday arrested Charles McGonigal, a former FBI Special Agent in charge of the New York Field Office. McGonigal, along with former Soviet diplomat-turned-US citizen Sergey Shestakov, face five counts of US sanction violations, money laundering, and false statements from taking money from Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Federal prosecutors claimed that Deripaska, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, gave McGonigal and Shestakov money to investigate a
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
HowAppealing
JANUARY 24, 2023
“Takeaways from Sundance’s secret Brett Kavanaugh documentary; Director Doug Liman announced his new documentary at the festival; Then new tips began pouring in”: Jada Yuan of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Takeaways from Sundance’s secret Brett Kavanaugh documentary; Director Doug Liman announced his new documentary at the festival; Then new tips began pouring in” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
A US District Court for the District of Columbia jury Monday found four members of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers guilty of seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the January 6 breach of the US Capitol. Roberto Minuta, Joseph Hackett, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo, all leaders and associates of the Oath Keepers, were found to have plotted to “oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power,” according to the press release by the US Department o
The Crime Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
The Cook County public guardian is suing Illinois child welfare officials for allowing foster children to remain locked up in juvenile detention even after they’ve been ordered released — a problem that has only gotten worse, an Illinois Answers Project investigation found last year. At issue is the inability of the state’s Department of Children and Family Services’ to find appropriate placements for children with behavioral health and emotional problems that often stem from their histories of
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
The Supreme Court of California Monday reversed Billy Ray Waldon’s conviction and death sentence from 1991. The court agreed with Waldon that the trial court judge wrongly allowed Waldon to represent himself at trial, even after a prior judge denied his request. The court stated that the trial court’s failure to provide counsel for Waldon violated his constitutional rights to counsel and a fair trial.
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The Crime Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
The United Kingdom announced last week that the “Daisy Law’ will be included in the country’s forthcoming Victim’s Law. The landmark piece of legislation will allow children born of rape to be recognized as “victims” of crime. Adding the Daisy Law to UK’s new Victims Law will make the UK one of the first countries to give the right of victimhood to those born under the circumstances of rape, directly into federal law.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
The South Gauteng High Court Tuesday in South Africa continued hearing a case against mining company Anglo American South Africa on allegations of lead poisoning. Zambian communities brought the class action lawsuit after it was discovered that the town of Kabwe, Zambia contains the “world’s most toxic lead mine” called the Broken Hill mine.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 24, 2023
“On the basis of.” These four words from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 underlie the modern conception of illegal bias.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
The US Supreme Court Monday denied review of a US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision favoring Walmart in a race bias lawsuit brought by a former pharmacist. Yves Wantou, a former pharmacist at a Walmart in Texas, filed a lawsuit against Walmart in the Western District of Texas in 2016 claiming racial discrimination and a hostile workplace.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
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Above The Law
JANUARY 24, 2023
It's a great way to encourage attorneys to unwind. The post Biglaw Firm Plans To Let Associates Bill For Being On Vacation appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday filed a federal antitrust complaint against Google LLC , which alleged that Google’s monopolization of “ multiple digital advertising technology products” violated Section 1 and Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The DOJ’s 153-page complaint alleged that Google abused its monopoly power regarding its ad tech products, which disadvantaged other website publishers and advertisers in addition to violating Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 24, 2023
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Supreme Court finally issues first ruling of term (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) U.S. Supreme Court’s Gorsuch in dissent calls $2.17 mln tax penalty excessive (Nate Raymond, Reuters) It’s Not Your Imagination — The Supreme Court is Less Efficient
Law 360
JANUARY 24, 2023
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk told a jury on Tuesday in a California federal securities trial that he thought he "was doing the right thing" by posting a 2018 tweet about having secured funding to take the company private, saying the move was intended to keep shareholders informed.
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LawSites
JANUARY 24, 2023
Axiom , a company that is one of the longest-running alternative legal services providers, this week stepped into the world of regulated legal services as it formally launched Axiom Advice & Counsel , an Arizona law firm. The move was enabled by the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision last May to grant Axiom a license as an alternative business structure.
Law 360
JANUARY 24, 2023
A North Korean government-associated hacker collective carried out a digital heist of $100 million in cryptocurrency from crypto "bridge" service Harmony in June, the FBI announced.
LLRX
JANUARY 24, 2023
Sarah Gotschall , Associate Librarian Reference Librarian & Professor of Practice, University of Arizona Law, puts ChatGPT through the paces with a series of engaging questions and answers she has documented, adding additional dimension to the significant interest in the all the rage chatbot.
Law 360
JANUARY 24, 2023
Activision Blizzard will not have to face class action claims that it misled shareholders about investigations by state and federal agencies into its allegedly sexist, "frat boy" workplace culture, with a California federal judge finding that the investors' claims in the third amended complaint weren't strong enough.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 24, 2023
This might be the exact opposite of being a lawyer. The post Stressed As A Lawyer? Maybe You Should Consider Another Profession. appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
Following recent laws restricting books in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis, in Manatee County, Florida, teachers have lost access to curating books for libraries; instead, only librarians called “media specialists” can, Judd Legum reports for Popular Information. If teachers try to keep banned books on the shelves, they can face felony persecution.
Above The Law
JANUARY 24, 2023
This Proskauer Case Is Heating Up! Few things stoke frustration like (allegedly) taking 34 gigabytes of internal data. Is This The Era Of ERA? New York prepares to put women's rights on the ballot. RBG Will Forever Live On In Our Memories And The History Books : Not so much on Pete Davidson's skin, though. One Doesn't Really Just "Pass" The Bar : Liz Gil makes her debut by sharing her hang-ups on the bar exam.
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