The Crime Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

According to the FBI’s most recent data and statistics, cases involving internet-enabled theft, compromised business emails, and other forms of wire transfer fraud have dramatically increased in recent years —especially since the onset of the pandemic. The adjusted financial losses of these cases amount to approximately $1.8 billion, an astonishing figure, given that authorities estimate that some 12-15 percent of wire fraud cases go unreported.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Central Bank of Russia published a consultation paper Thursday proposing a stricter ban on the use and mining of cryptocurrencies within its territory. The paper, titled ‘Cryptocurrencies: Trends, Risks, and Regulation’ notes the global market for cryptocurrencies skyrocketed in 2021 to $2.3 trillion. The anonymity offered by crypto platforms enables their use in illegal activities such as money laundering, terrorist financing, extortion, bribery and the drug trade.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

JANUARY 21, 2022

Where does your firm stand when it comes to salary increases? Get all the latest updates here.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

A consortium of 25 civil society organisations Wednesday published a letter sent to Facebook on January 3 2021, against the delayed release of the India Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) report and lack of action towards addressing grave concerns about the company’s human rights record in India. The letter was sent to the Facebook Director of Human Rights, Miranda Sissons, reminding the company that the HRIA is an important way through which the company can evaluate its role in spreading hat

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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.

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The Crime Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Red Cross at work following Haiti earthquake. Photo via Flickr. The International Committee of the Red Cross has revealed that hackers have stolen data on over 515,000 “highly vulnerable people,” recipients of aid and services from at least 60 affiliates of the charitable organization worldwide, forcing the aid organization to temporarily halt a program that reunites families torn apart by violence, migration or other tragedies, reports NPR.

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The Process Street

JANUARY 21, 2022

As we’ll see, certain elements which we consider part of the normal workplace are being abandoned by experimenting companies in favor of new models. But why are they being abandoned? For some, it’s about reducing overhead. For others, it’s about finding new ways to combat the traditional problems a growing company faces. It could be about opening up a broader talent pool, increasing adaptability, or navigating uncertain economic environments.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul discusses the growing impact of the Afghan economic crisis on the country’s children. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name. The text has only been lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“Supreme Court lets McGirt stand, will address related question”: Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman has this report. And Curtis Killman of The Tulsa World reports that “ Supreme Court lets McGirt ruling stand, will consider letting Oklahoma share jurisdiction.” You can access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

The US Supreme Court Thursday denied Texas abortion providers’ request to send their challenge to the nation’s most restrictive abortion law to the federal district court as was previously ordered, instead permitting it to languish in the Fifth Circuit where resolution will likely take several more months. After the Supreme Court allowed a portion of the challenge to go forward last December, the case was remanded back to the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which had been dir

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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

Finance

HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“Defending Duren: Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Criminal Defense Attorney.” Michael R. Dreeben has this article in the Winter 2022 issue of the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice magazine.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Thursday ruled that two California counties violated the Constitution’s Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms when the counties forced gun shops and firing ranges to close in 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The National Rifle Association and pro-gun groups sued California in March 2020 because of the shutdowns.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“It Is Time to Bring Circuit Riding Back to the Supreme Court; Making the justices ride horses across the country: the most important Court reform proposal no one is talking about.” Nicholas Wallace has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

The US Supreme Court Thursday reinforced the Sixth Amendment right of criminal defendants to cross-examine prosecution witnesses in an 8-1 decision. The case, Hemphill v. New York , originated with the 2006 shooting death of a two-year-old in the Bronx. New York prosecutors originally charged Nicholas Morris with the murder, as the same caliber gun used in the shooting was discovered in Morris’s residence.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

“6th Circuit Judge Merritt, Once Considered for SCOTUS Seat, Has Died at Age 86; Appeals Judge Gilbert Merritt Jr., who died on Jan. 17, is heralded as a ‘devoted champion of justice’ and ‘a great mentor, boss, friend, and jurist'”: Tony Mauro has this post at his “The Marble Palace Blog.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Law students in Ukraine are reporting on the latest developments in that country as it faces a series of internal and external challenges. Here Anna Tymoshenko, a fourth-year law student at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, reports from Kyiv. US Secretary of State Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Geneva Friday to discuss the growing threat to Ukraine’s integrity.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“CNN Poll: As Supreme Court ruling on Roe looms, most Americans oppose overturning it.” Ariel Edwards-Levy of CNN has this report. You can access the detailed poll results via this link.

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JURIST

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Supreme Court of India Thursday pronounced its reasons in a detailed judgement upholding a 29th July notification by the central government to implement a 27% quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and 10% quota for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the pre-medical exam entrance called National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET). The special bench, comprising Justice Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice AS Bopanna, had on 7th January given its direction allowing commencement of the coun

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

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Finance

HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“Is Ginni Thomas a Threat to the Supreme Court? Behind closed doors, Justice Clarence Thomas’s wife is working with many groups directly involved in controversial cases before the Court.” Jane Mayer will have this article in the January 31, 2022 issue of The New Yorker.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 21, 2022

Share Less than two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in McGirt v. Oklahoma by a vote of 5-4 that a large portion of eastern Oklahoma, which was reserved for the Creek Nation in the 19th century, remains a reservation for purposes of a federal law that gives the federal government sole power to try certain major crimes committed by “any Indian” in “Indian country.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“NPR ‘Founding Mother’ Unloads on Public Editor Over SCOTUS Story: ‘She’s Not Clarifying Anything!’; ‘She can say any goddamn thing she wants,’ Nina Totenberg said of NPR’s Public Editor before letting out a deep laugh”: Zachary Petrizzo and Blake Montgomery of The Daily Beast have this report.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 21, 2022

This is not the first time that Smack Apparel has found itself in the middle of a trademark spat. The post Apparel Company Hopes To Smack Seattle Kraken NHL Team In Federal Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“The Supreme Court’s secretive nature takes center stage”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 21, 2022

And Facebook could be next. The post States’ 3rd Amended Antitrust Complaint Against Google Looks A Lot More Damning appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Despite the intense focus on police misconduct, “there is surprisingly little understanding” of the impact of personnel management policies on law enforcement behavior, argues a Northwestern University law professor. Max M. Schanzenbach , the Seigle Family Professor of Law at Northwestern University’s Pritzger School of Law, says the high job security and union protections afforded police make it difficult for law enforcement managers to impose policies that could reduce police misconduct.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 21, 2022

I know Chicago is a windy city, but the law school is really committing to the cold shoulder bit. The post Top Law School Decides Not To Make Basic COVID Accommodations For Students appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 21, 2022

“Supreme Court: Upstaged by an ‘inferior court’?” Lyle Denniston has this blog post.

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The Crime Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Federal prosecutors allege that the Oath Keepers militia group was prepared to move a stash of firearms and equipment from a Virginia hotel to rioters on Jan. 6 last year, claiming that Edward Vallejo, arrested recently on seditious-conspiracy and other charges, worked with others to coordinate what they called “quick reaction forces” stationed at a Comfort Inn in Arlington, Virginia, reports the Wall Street Journal.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

That train is never late. The post Christian Adoption Agency Had So Much Fun Discriminating Against LGBTQ People They’re Extending The Practice To Jews, Too! appeared first on Above the Law.

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