Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
The latest in Biglaw layoffs, and more than a dozen lawyers will be left jobless. The post Biglaw Firm Plans To Cut 5% Of Its Workforce, Including Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 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. Jacky-Long Mouthuy is a law student at Maastricht University. He files this dispatch from Maastricht, Netherlands. As wildfires plague Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and many other countries across the globe witness the effects of climate change, it’s apparent that the EU’s environmental policy is in trouble.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2023
“Why Are So Many of Trump’s Alleged Co-Conspirators Lawyers?” Law professor Deborah Pearlstein will have this guest essay in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times. The post “Why Are So Many of Trump’s Alleged Co-Conspirators Lawyers?” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
A Montana state judge ruled Monday that a provision of state law is unconstitutional because it violates “the right to a clean and healthful environment,” a fundamental right enshrined in Montana’s Constitution. The ruling is in favor of a group of youth plaintiffs who alleged that the state of Montana failed to protect them and future generations from the harmful effects of climate change.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2023
“Sacklers’ Fate at Supreme Court Poised to Reshape Bankruptcy Law”: James Nani of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Sacklers’ Fate at Supreme Court Poised to Reshape Bankruptcy Law” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2023
“40. Ex parte McCardle and Congress’s Power over the Court’s Appellate Jurisdiction; The Supreme Court’s 1869 ruling allowing Congress to take away its jurisdiction over a pending case is quite a story in its own right, and has important separation-of-powers implications for today.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski announced Monday that the Internal Security Agency arrested two Russians on espionage charges. The Internal Security Agency alleges that the Russians distributed Wagner Group propaganda in Krakow and Warsaw. The activities of the Russian defendants may have violated Article 130 § 1 of the Polish penal code, which states, “Anyone who takes part in the activities of a foreign intelligence service against the Republic of Poland is liable to imprisonme
HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2023
“Of Insurrections, Presidents, and the Utter Failure of Constitutional Law to Address the Real Issues”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Of Insurrections, Presidents, and the Utter Failure of Constitutional Law to Address the Real Issues” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina issued an indictment against the president of the Republika Srpska on Friday for failing to execute the decisions of the High Representative to annul a law undermining the power of the constitutional court. The Office of the High Representative welcomed the indictment and called on all citizens and officials to respect the law.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2023
“Wisconsin’s Supreme Court must resolve issues with infighting ahead of crucial cases”: This audio segment appeared on yesterday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday.” The post “Wisconsin’s Supreme Court must resolve issues with infighting ahead of crucial cases” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Manipur High Court on Friday directed the government of that Indian state to selectively enable mobile internet services based on whitelisted phone numbers, addressing a controversial ban on internet access amid ethnic violence in the state. The court also urged the government to ensure mobile internet access for the public. Allowing a two-week period, the High Court mandated the state government to present a report outlining their approach during the next hearing, set to take place on Augus
HowAppealing
AUGUST 14, 2023
“No Catholics Need Adopt: A Massachusetts couple is denied a foster child because of religious views.” Columnist William McGurn will have this op-ed in Tuesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “No Catholics Need Adopt: A Massachusetts couple is denied a foster child because of religious views.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
AUGUST 14, 2023
The UK National Crime Agency announced on Monday that the Chief of Staff to Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina was arrested last week and charged with bribery offences. The President’s Chief of Staff, named as Romy Andrianarisoa, and Philippe Tabuteau, a French National, “are suspected of seeking a bribe to secure licences to operate in Madagascar from Gemfields, the UK mining company who first raised concerns to the NCA.
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Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2023
U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar encouraged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to review two cases challenging Florida and Texas laws that prohibit social media companies from removing content based on a user's viewpoint, arguing the high court must determine if content moderation is protected by the First Amendment.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is under federal investigation after it turned transgender patients’ medical records over to Tennessee’s attorney general. HHS launched the investigation a couple weeks after two VUMC patients filed a class-action lawsuit against the hospital for releasing their records to the attorney general.
Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2023
A U.K. auditing firm on Monday agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission $750,000 and accept other penalties to settle charges it negligently cleared a music streamer's faulty financial statements before the streamer's 2019 go-public merger with a special-purpose acquisition company.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
We’re pleased to introduce ‘ILTA on ATL,’ our newest legal tech center. The post Can’t Make It To ILTACON? It’s Happening All Year On ATL! appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
AUGUST 14, 2023
Shareholders who filed dueling Delaware Chancery Court suits over Madison Square Garden Entertainment's 2021 merger with MSG Networks won court approval Monday for $133.5 million worth of settlements to resolve the two disputes, with attorneys for the plaintiffs securing more than $36 million in fees and expenses.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Honestly, what took so long? The post Fox News Parts Ways With Lawyer After Coughing Up $787 Million And Counting appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2023
My regular readers will recognize that it’s been a few weeks since I shared a new column. But it’s not without good reason. First, I’ve had jury trials scheduled back to back. I secured favorable results, but the process I go through for trial prep doesn’t leave much room for anything outside of that preparation. So when I have multiple trials set within a month, I have to pull away from other endeavors and really dig in.
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Man, it sure is burdensome being correct this often. The post The Regret From Remote Testing Has Hit LSAT Takers Like A Truck appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 14, 2023
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Alabama lost a voting rights case at the Supreme Court. It’s still trying to win (Hansi Lo Wang, NPR) ‘Sleeping in my car.’ This Supreme Court case could change how disabled Americans book hotel rooms (John Fritze, USA Today) The Other Black Justice on the Supreme Court (Juan Williams, The Atlantic) What the Supreme Co
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Medicaid Staffing Flexibility and Protection Act was introduced by Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-Georgia) and Representative Neal Dunn (R-Florida). It would allow state Medicaid agencies to hire outside contractors to help with Medicaid redeterminations, as many agencies don’t have the workforce to handle the return to the redetermination process.
ABA Journal
AUGUST 14, 2023
A law that bars the state of Montana from considering the impact of greenhouse gas emissions in environmental reviews violates the constitutional rights of 16…
Above The Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Even without courtroom or litigation experience, lawyers can often use skills picked up at law school, during real-life legal training, and throughout their legal careers to enhance the quality of generative AI output. The post Your Legal Skills Can Enhance AI-Generated Outcomes appeared first on Above the Law.
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