Law 360
MARCH 16, 2023
Law firms that have failed to see real progress despite years of diversity initiatives can move forward by committing to tackle four often-taboo obstacles that hinder diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, says Steph Maher at Jaffe
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) Thursday released data showing that the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) rejected over half of the CCRB’s disciplinary recommendations in 2022.
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Intelligize Blog
MARCH 16, 2023
You could be forgiven if you don’t recall an announcement made by a Securities and Exchange Commission official in 2021. A killer virus spreading around the world, a war in Europe, an attempted insurrection in Washington – there has been a lot going on.
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
The North Dakota Supreme Court Thursday upheld a preliminary injunction on the state’s abortion ban while litigation on the matter proceeds. The injunction stops enforcement of N.D.C. 12.1-31-12 , which went into effect after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
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Above The Law
MARCH 16, 2023
Layoffs continue among even the most successful Biglaw firms. The post Biglaw Firm Conducts Layoffs, Citing ‘Shifting Market Dynamics’ appeared first on Above the Law. Biglaw Layoffs Lowenstein Sandler Staff Layoffs
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NCBA
MARCH 16, 2023
By Rachel Royal In 2022, the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (the “PBRC”) launched a statewide voluntary Paralegal Pro Bono Reporting process for the first time. In 2022, 127 paralegals reported performing 1,983 hours of pro bono service throughout the year.
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
In a Wednesday article for the National Review, Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho and Eleventh Circuit Judge Elizabeth Branch called for law schools to “crackdown” on punishments for law student protestors.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MARCH 16, 2023
Law firms have traditionally been built on the back of referral marketing. You know, lawyers going to events, meeting other attorneys and business owners, and thus generating inbound leads to their firms. That’s pretty much how it’s always been.
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Aynsley Genga is a JURIST Staff Correspondent in Kenya. Due to the current economic crisis facing Kenya at the moment, Raila Odinga, the leader of Azimio (Kenya’s opposition party) has declared that on Monday March 20th 2023, there will be a nationwide strike.
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Gartner has positioned Evisort in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management. Read the report to learn why Evisort is a Visionary provider in the market.
Above The Law
MARCH 16, 2023
Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2022) appeared first on Above the Law. Law Schools Diversity Law School Diversity Law Students National Jurist Rankings
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Mykyta Vorobiov is a student at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. He is currently in Zagreb, Croatia. As a Ukrainian correspondent for JURIST now studying at the University of Zagreb, I have observed many differences and similarities between the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
HowAppealing
MARCH 16, 2023
“I Pledge Allegiance to. My Conscience”: Columnist Pamela Paul has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “I Pledge Allegiance to. My Conscience” appeared first on How Appealing
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Aynsley Genga is a JURIST Staff Correspondent in Kenya. The Kenyan shilling fell to an all time low of 129.24 shillings per dollar on Monday, signaling an increase in the cost of living amid market dollar scarcity.
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The data privacy landscape is quickly becoming fragmented with dozens of new laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to issues that can cost millions of dollars. Download this paper to find out how contract intelligence can help.
Above The Law
MARCH 16, 2023
Next, judges will start shaming student that refuse to just let the cops search their stuff instead of demanding a warrant. The post Judges Are Encouraging Law Schools To Snitch On Students Who Make Use Of Their First Amendment Right To Protest appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Australia Tuesday concluded a deal with the US and UK that will extend nuclear powered submarines to the Australian Navy. The deal is a key part of the AUKUS security agreement between the three countries.
Above The Law
MARCH 16, 2023
Mexico has the necessary experience, natural resources, and work force to become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the region. The post Mexico Opens Its Doors To The Commercialization Of Hemp appeared first on Above the Law. Marijuana Cannabis COFEPRIS Mexico Nathalie Bougenies
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Tara O’Sullivan is a law student at Maastricht University. She files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands.
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When you have instant access to your contract data, making strategic decisions in tough times (and good times) becomes much easier. Cash flow management especially can be a top priority for finance, procurement, and other business leaders.
Above The Law
MARCH 16, 2023
It's the latest legal oopsie in this celebrity case. The post Special Prosecutor In Alec Baldwin Criminal Case Steps Down appeared first on Above the Law. Crime Alec Baldwin Deaths Halyna Hutchins Quote of the Day Rust
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Thursday called for Mozambican authorities to “promptly and impartially” investigate police use of teargas at the March 14 funeral procession of rapper and prominent government critic Edson da Luz, also known as “Azagaia,” in in Maputo.
HowAppealing
MARCH 16, 2023
“Federal Judges Got the Power to Remove Their Private Info From the Internet — And They’re Using It; The new program has arrived — and thrived — as members of Congress and the public have expressed concern about the federal government’s efforts to remove information online and sought more accountability of the judiciary”: Brad Kutner of The National Law Journal has this report.
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
The UK Supreme Court Wednesday ruled that a full public trial must be held to evaluate Ukraine’s “arguable and justiciable defence of duress” in relation to a $3 billion debt the nation owes to Russia.
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HowAppealing
MARCH 16, 2023
“N. Dakota Supreme Court Blocks Abortion Ban; Says Constitution Protects Procedure; The court’s opinion is not the final word on the case, but it upheld a lower court’s decision to suspend the state’s abortion ban”: Ava Sasani and David W. Chen of The New York Times have this report. And online at Slate, Mark Joseph Stern has a jurisprudence essay titled “ An All-Republican State Supreme Court Unanimously Protects Abortion Rights.”
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
In an audit released Thursday, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reported that the state housing project Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) must make greater efforts to aid low-income residents in finding affordable housing. According to the audit, HCR did not make full use of the $9.5
HowAppealing
MARCH 16, 2023
“McCarthyism Is Rearing Its Head in America’s Law Schools; Two federal appeals court judges want legal educators to get into the business of blacklisting student ‘disrupters’ from law schools and legal jobs; That’s deserving of true student outrage”: Columnist Vivia Chen has this essay online at Bloomberg Law.
JURIST
MARCH 16, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Thursday said that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association ( FIFA) should utilise the approved World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund to compensate victims of human rights abuses related to the 2022 World Cup.
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