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MAY 1, 2024

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in five provinces through Executive Decree No. 250 , within the framework of the persistence of an internal armed conflict. This marks the second time Ecuador has faced a state of emergency this year amid escalating violence throughout the country. The official document has four Articles and aims to tackle the increase in hostilities and the need to execute tactical combat operations against organized armed groups.

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MAY 1, 2024

As we all know, litigation is expensive—and it can cost more than money. The strain on cash flow can limit your options, reduce the amount of new business you take on and—most importantly—impact strategy on your current cases.

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JURIST

MAY 1, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a staff-level agreement with Mali on Tuesday, providing emergency funds to address food insecurity in the central and northern regions of Mali. The agreement follows extensive discussions between IMF officials and Malian authorities in Washington DC, as well as a visit by IMF economists to Bamako, Mali’s capital, earlier this month.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

Walmart’s decision to shutter its healthcare division reflects just how difficult it is to achieve profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets. Experts think retailers simply aren’t prepared to handle the bevy of challenges that come along with delivering healthcare — but could this news also be a sign of the system being broken? The post Healthcare Is a Frontier Not Even Walmart Could Conquer — And It’s Not Looking Great For Others Either appeared first on MedCity News.

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MAY 1, 2024

The Special Criminal Court (SCC) announced on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against former president of the Central African Republic (CAR), François Bozizé. The arrest was issued in February and alleges crimes against humanity, such as murder, enforced disappearances, torture and rape. The former president allegedly committed these crimes while acting as a superior civilian and military leader.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

We really should borrow from NASCAR and force judges to wear the companies that support them on their robes. The post Supreme Court Justices Aren’t The Only Ones Failing To Report Lavish Trips appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

MAY 1, 2024

The Supreme Court heard the last oral arguments of the term on April 25, and now we wait for the decisions with the expectation of the usual flurry of rulings at the end of June. In thinking about the pending cases, a significant number involve the scope of government power and how to hold the government accountable.

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HowAppealing

MAY 1, 2024

“9th Circuit reprimands San Diego federal judge for misconduct in handcuffing of defendant’s teen daughter; U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez said he was trying to scare girl away from using drugs, but appeals court found he had no authority to order her restrained”: Alex Riggins of The San Diego Union-Tribune has this report. Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle reports that “ 9th Circuit reprimands California judge who handcuffed, berated crying 13-year-old girl.”

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Attorney at Work

MAY 1, 2024

Choose from this buffet of essential lawyer skills to plan your ascent to the heights of the legal profession. The post Essential Lawyer Skills for a Successful Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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.

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MAY 1, 2024

“Amy Coney Barrett is no handmaid to the Supreme Court’s conservative majority”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Amy Coney Barrett is no handmaid to the Supreme Court’s conservative majority” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

Congress Karen strikes again! The post Elise Stefanik Demands To Speak To DOJ Manager About Special Counsel Jack Smith appeared first on Above the Law.

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MAY 1, 2024

“Jones Day Leads in Supreme Court Arguments With New Faces”: Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Jones Day Leads in Supreme Court Arguments With New Faces” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

This is a great way for current and prospective law students to gauge their employment prospects. The post The Top Law Schools For Getting Jobs At Top Biglaw Firms appeared first on Above the Law.

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MAY 1, 2024

“Justice Stephen Breyer’s blunt message to Supreme Court conservatives: ‘Slow down’; The retired liberal justice spoke to ABC News Live Prime.” Devin Dwyer, Patty See, and Sarah Herndon of ABC News have this report. The post “Justice Stephen Breyer’s blunt message to Supreme Court conservatives: ‘Slow down’; The retired liberal justice spoke to ABC News Live Prime.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

The newly merged Biglaw behemoth has named its leaders and is ready to roll. The post Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm A&O Shearman Officially Makes Its Debut appeared first on Above the Law.

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MAY 1, 2024

“Johnson & Johnson to pay $6.5 billion to resolve nearly all talc ovarian cancer lawsuits in U.S.; The deal, pending approval by claimants, would allow J&J to resolve the lawsuits through a third bankruptcy filing of a subsidiary company”: Annika Kim Constantino of CNBC has this report. Today, Johnson & Johnson issued a news release titled “ Johnson & Johnson Announces Plan by its Subsidiary, LLT Management LLC, to Resolve All Current and Future Ovarian Cancer T

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MAY 1, 2024

After dozens of arrests on campus, now law school finals are being delayed because of the protests. The post Finals Postponed At Columbia Law Due To Ongoing Protests appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

MAY 1, 2024

“The Strange Career of Antisubordination”: Law professor Justin Driver has this article in the May 2024 issue of the University of Chicago Law Review. The post “The Strange Career of Antisubordination” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

MAY 1, 2024

A district attorney for a county that includes Rochester, New York, issued a video apology Sunday night after she failed to pull over for a traffic stop and called an officer a name after she drove into her garage about a half-mile away.

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HowAppealing

MAY 1, 2024

“Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Is Now Law, With Political Implications; The ban, which took effect on Wednesday, was part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push into cultural conservatism; But Florida politics is rarely that simple”: Patricia Mazzei of The New York Times has this news analysis. Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post has an article headlined “ Tears and despair at Florida abortion clinic in final hours before ban; A Fort Lauderdale-area clinic saw patients into the ni

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

Can't Make This Stuff Up: Attorney suing airliner finds a stray plane part near his house. May Is For Merging!: Welcome A&O Shearman to the competition ! Goodwin's Office Policy Actually Has Some Perks To It: Rather have honey than vinegar ! Is Everyone Taking Undisclosed Luxury Trips?: Federal judges get caught not reporting their luxury gifts.

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MAY 1, 2024

“When judges get free trips to luxury resorts, disclosure is spotty”: Tom Dreisbach and Carrie Johnson had this audio segment on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition.” The post “When judges get free trips to luxury resorts, disclosure is spotty” appeared first on How Appealing.

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MAY 1, 2024

* Good morning, for the first time, to A&O Sherman! [ American Lawyer ] * The story of the judge who was living with an attorney representing clients in his courtroom was crazy, but now it seems multiple other judges knew about the relationship and kept it under wraps for years. [ Bloomberg Law News ] * Harvey Weinstein heads back to court. [ Reuters ] * Former general counsel collected $54 million without filing taxes. [ ABA Journal ] * Another crypto executive heading to prison. [ Law360 ]

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Law 360

MAY 1, 2024

Thanks to my dog Birdie, I've learned that carving out an activity different from the practice of law — like daily outdoor walks that allow you to interact with new people — can contribute to professional success by boosting creativity and mental acuity, as well as expanding your social network, says Sarah Petrie at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2024

Clients really appreciate it when lawyers show up for them during their personal time, and such events can be great networking opportunities for lawyers to originate additional work. The post Lawyers Should Show Their Support For Clients appeared first on Above the Law.

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