InHouseBlog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The latest data is out and yes, we’re number one! Sigh. Yet another study shows that law is the most stressful profession. As they say, “knowing is half the battle” In-house lawyers need to implement mechanisms to reduce stress , as this is not only important to work performance, but critical to life. The pressures of legal practice not only affect lawyers, these pressures can also affect their clients, family life and physical and mental health.

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. Six Arizona Attorneys Recognized For Their Pro Bono Efforts January 31, 2023 Terri Jo Neff, Arizona Daily Independent Those honored by Arizona Supreme Court Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer during LSC’s Increasing Access to Justice Reception were James Conlogue, Diane Drain, David Engelman, Edwin Ramos, Kelly Rowe, and Benjamin Smith.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Tuesday affirmed a ruling holding that the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) does not allow an employee to maintain an action against the Secretary of Labor seeking relief for dangerous working conditions after the Department of Labor (DOL) has completed enforcement proceedings. Judge D.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

GoodRx failed to notify users that it sold their personal health information to Google, Facebook and other tech companies, the FTC claimed. The agency filed an order that prohibits GoodRx from sharing its users’ data with third parties for advertising purposes and requires the company to pay a $1.5 million penalty. GoodRx agreed to pay the settlement but did not admit to wrongdoing.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A human rights agency reported Wednesday that some of the world’s largest energy providers continue operating in Myanmar after the military’s attempted coup. The Myanmar military junta staged a coup in February 2021, and has killed thousands of citizens since taking power. The oil and gas industry is the junta’s largest source of foreign currency.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Tuesday reversed a lower court’s decision allowing the US Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to withhold the names of its pentobarbital suppliers. BOP withheld the names of the pentobarbital suppliers, claiming justification under Exemption 4 of FOIA, which allows the government to withhold confidential commercial information including trade secrets and financial information.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“The House Can Help Find the Supreme Court Leaker; The marshal doesn’t have subpoena power, but the Judiciary Committee does”: Alan M. Dershowitz will have this op-ed in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “The House Can Help Find the Supreme Court Leaker; The marshal doesn’t have subpoena power, but the Judiciary Committee does” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Wednesday reaffirmed in a speech that his nation does not support Sweden’s application to join NATO after several public burnings of the Quran in Stockholm. During a speech to his party’s deputies in Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly, Erdoğan stated: We closely follow developments regarding NATO’s enlargement process.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Wasn’t Always Like John Roberts; The story of Abe Fortas’ quick axing from the high court reminds us of a time when there was actually something to be done about ethical concerns”: Dahlia Lithwick has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Wasn’t Always Like John Roberts; The story of Abe Fortas’ quick axing from the high court reminds us of a time when there was

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday the indictment of a woman living the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York for using cryptocurrency to finance terrorism groups in Syria. Victoria Jacobs, also known as Bakhrom Talipov, has been indicted on charges that include soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism and money laundering for her alleged coordination of payments made to a company described by Foreign Policy as the “ first jihadi private military contrac

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“Text, History, and Tradition in the 2021-2022 Term: A Response to Professors Barnett and Solum.” Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Text, History, and Tradition in the 2021-2022 Term: A Response to Professors Barnett and Solum.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, the paper uses questionable assumptions to determine a person’s race and does not take into account how the audits were resolved. The post Paper Claims That Black Taxpayers Are More Likely To Be Audited appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“John Eastman’s Long, Ignominious Legal Career Might Be Coming to an End; It turns out there could be consequences for plotting to illegally overturn a presidential election”: Matt Ford has this essay online at The New Republic. The post “John Eastman’s Long, Ignominious Legal Career Might Be Coming to an End; It turns out there could be consequences for plotting to illegally overturn a presidential election” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A Lewis Brisbois by any other name. The post Fun Fact: You Can’t Just Name Yourself After A National Law Firm And Start Doing Business appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“How ideological foes united on ideas for amending the Constitution”: Jeffrey Rosen and Sal Khan have this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “How ideological foes united on ideas for amending the Constitution” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A recurring issue before the Supreme Court this term, including in two cases to be argued in the next month, concerns when state governments have…

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“Tom Girardi, disgraced L.A. lawyer and ‘Real Housewives’ spouse, indicted on fraud charges”: Matt Hamilton and Harriet Ryan of The Los Angeles Times have this report. The post “Tom Girardi, disgraced L.A. lawyer and ‘Real Housewives’ spouse, indicted on fraud charges” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Broadcast Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Indiana Broadcasters Association recently asked me five questions to highlight the requirements of the FCC’s EEO rules. As these questions are applicable to all broadcasters, we are posting my response here. My answers are below. Beyond the general requirement that all broadcasters (and all other businesses) avoid discrimination in hiring, promotion, and all other employment practices, the FCC imposes additional obligations on radio and TV stations that are part of “employment units” with 5

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A judge has ordered a North Carolina woman to correct the record and take responsibility online for a car crash that killed the other driver.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Most people attend law school to obtain jobs as lawyers. Which schools are the best for this? The post The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Friday is the last day to vote for the finalists for the seventh-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023. Your votes determine the 15 startups that will be selected to face off in a live pitch competition that is TECHSHOW’s opening-night event. The 15 startups also get to exhibit in a special Startup Alley portion of the exhibit hall. You find summaries describing each of the semifinalists here.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Damn Coomer. The post Suspended Appellate Judge Must Not Have Gotten The ‘No Appearance Of Impropriety’ Memo appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Securities class action lawsuits alleging misdeeds related to special purpose acquisition companies fell precipitously in the later half of 2022, but the number of lawsuits against the crypto industry hit a new record, marking the industry as a "new frontier" in securities fraud, according to a report released by Cornerstone Research on Wednesday.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This is not the ethics scandal the Times thinks it is. The post Yes, A Supreme Court Justice’s Spouse Makes A Ton From Biglaw Firms. No, This Is Not Actually A Big Deal. appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A former legal recruiter who sued over his firing is alleging that the paychecks earned by his former colleague and lawsuit defendant, Jane Sullivan Roberts,…

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