Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Annette Choti | Your About Me webpage is a client’s first introduction to who you are and how you can help them. The post Why Your ‘About Me’ Page Matters More Than Any Other Page appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Marisa Wright is a US National Correspondent for JURIST, and a 2L at Harvard Law School. . On Wednesday, December 7, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving a fringe legal idea called the independent state legislature theory that poses a threat to the current system of election administration in the United States. Moore v.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“Why the Other Eight Justices Must Censure Clarence Thomas: A justice who does not respect the rules around conflict of interest will further undermine this court.” Law professor Amanda Frost has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Why the Other Eight Justices Must Censure Clarence Thomas: A justice who does not respect the rules around conflict of interest will further undermine this court.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Australian nonprofit the Human Rights Law Centre Tuesday reported that 60 percent of legislation regarding human rights between 2019 and 2021 was passed by the Australian Federal Parliament with no review by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. The Committee was created in 2012 “to examine all bills and legislative instruments for compatibility with human rights, and to report to both Houses of Parliament on its findings.” However, according to the report, “43 out
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“The Blindness of ‘Color-Blindness’: When the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the future of affirmative action, I knew I had to be there.” Professor Drew Gilpin Faust has this essay online at The Atlantic. The post “The Blindness of ‘Color-Blindness’: When the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the future of affirmative action, I knew I had to be there.” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“The incredibly unsubtle Amy Coney Barrett response that should worry LGBTQ Americans; The Supreme Court has delivered a consistent chilling message over the past year: Facts and precedent don’t matter if they obstruct conservative justices’ ideological extremist ends.” Chris Geidner has this essay online at MSNBC. The post “The incredibly unsubtle Amy Coney Barrett response that should worry LGBTQ Americans; The Supreme Court has delivered a consistent chilling mes
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
How do you stand out in an overcrowded and highly competitive job market? Consider the following tactical processes. The post 3 Strategies To Ramp Up Your Job Search If You’re Facing A Layoff appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“Citigroup, Revlon lenders say three lenders ready to settle, with end in sight”: Jonathan Stempel of Reuters has this report. The post “Citigroup, Revlon lenders say three lenders ready to settle, with end in sight” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In 2021, there was a 70% increase in ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February. The post Holidays And Weekends: Prime Time For Cyberattacks appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“U.S. appeals court questions $185 mln award to law firm Quinn Emanuel; Quinn partner apologized at one point after judge questioned tone; UnitedHealthcare and other objectors have called awarded fee ‘astronomical'”: Mike Scarcella of Reuters has this report on an oral argument (you can download the audio via this link ) that a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
How many associates are *really* getting bonuses on top of bonuses? The post After A Tumultuous Year, Biglaw’s Supplemental Bonuses Are A Prize For Just A Few appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“Fourth Circuit rehears challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban; After the Supreme Court recently struck down firearm restrictions in New York, gun rights supporters say Maryland’s law is no longer constitutional”: Joe Dodson of Courthouse News Service has this report on an oral argument (access the audio on YouTube via this link ) today before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
* This season, pro bono hours aren't the only way to give back. [ KTVQ ]. * Doesn't look like attorney-client privilege will get you out of this one. [ W Week ]. * Just so it is clear, Above The Law's Lawyer of The Year distinction is not forward facing. [ CNN ]. * Some of the firms saying Black Lives Matter are backing it with billables. [ FT ]. * Sometimes the goofy questions are the ones that matter. [ Her Campus ].
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“Justices skeptical of bankruptcy protection for ‘unwitting’ beneficiaries of fraud”: Dietrich Knauth of Reuters has this report. Alex Wolf and James Nani of Bloomberg Law have a report headlined “ Wiping Away Debts From Others’ Fraud Weighed by Supreme Court.” And Alexandra Jones of Courthouse News Service has a report headlined “ In sickness, health and bankruptcy: Wife fights to discharge debt for husband’s fraud; She consented to the sale
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Undergraduate debt just adds to law school woes. The post The Price Tag Of Law School Isn’t The Only Thing Weighing Law Students Down appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“The Supreme Court’s Elections Opening in Moore v. Harper; The case is about democracy, but not in the way critics claim”: This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. And also in tomorrow’s edition of that newspaper, David B. Rivkin Jr. and Andrew M. Grossman will have an op-ed titled “ Judges Aren’t Part of the ‘Legislature’; The Constitution is clear: The power to govern federal elections belongs to state l
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
There are multiple factors identified as drivers of change within law firms, and there is now rough consensus that technology is one of those factors for firms. The post The Future Ready Lawyer Survey 2022: Addressing The Growing Pressure On Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“Some Culture War Moments in the 303 Creative Oral Argument”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “Some Culture War Moments in the 303 Creative Oral Argument” appeared first on How Appealing.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Mental health experts are examining the long-term effects of anxiety concerning potential police interactions, Marcus Biddle reports for WHYY News. Experts say several factors contribute to anxiety, nervousness and fear, especially since the incident could reoccur, leading encounters like stop and frisk to cause PTSD or have related effects. Black and Hispanic people are more susceptible to experiencing mental health concerns after police encounters.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“Doris Pryor, IU grad, will be the first Black judge from Indiana to join Seventh Circuit”: Johnny Magdaleno of The Indianapolis Star has this report. Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ U.S. Senate confirms first Black federal appellate judge from Indiana.” Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Pryor Confirmed to Seventh Circuit as Schumer Tees Up More Votes.” Marilyn Odendahl of The Indiana Lawyer reports that “ Pryor makes history in confir
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Up to $45K over market? Yes, please! The post Biglaw Firm Offers Big Billers Tidal Wave Of Extra Bonus Cash appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“How William Rehnquist led to the new monumental challenge to presidential election rules”: Joan Biskupic has this news analysis online at CNN. The post “How William Rehnquist led to the new monumental challenge to presidential election rules” appeared first on How Appealing.
Intelligize Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In the sci-fi classic “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” the film’s heroes find themselves once again on the run from a relentless robotic assassin from the future. In the first sequel to the original “Terminator” film, the new Terminator, dubbed the T-1000, is made of a type of malleable liquid metal that enables it to take […]. The post PCAOB Looks to Refresh Quality Control Standard for Accounting Firms appeared first on Intelligize.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
“North Carolina’s Governor Says a Fringe Claim Before the Supreme Court Would Upend Democracy”: Governor Roy Cooper (D-NC) has this guest essay in today’s edition of The New York Times. The post “North Carolina’s Governor Says a Fringe Claim Before the Supreme Court Would Upend Democracy” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 6, 2022
A primer on stock option repricing during market volatility. The post Repricing Stock Options During Market Volatility appeared first on Above the Law.
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