Attorney at Work
APRIL 7, 2023
Chris DeMatteo | Good phone call protocol keeps prospects from calling the next firm — especially if you stick to the script! The post Five Ways to Dial Up Your Phone Game appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2023
The US Supreme Court Thursday refused to reinstate West Virginia’s ban on transgender athletes. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented. They would have granted the state’s application and allowed the law to be enforced. The justices also reproached the lower courts for staying the law without explanation. In 2021, West Virginia passed a law that prohibited people assigned male at birth from competing on girls sports teams.
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LDA PRO
APRIL 7, 2023
Small claims cases can arise from various disputes and conflicts, ranging from property damage to disagreements with contractors. These cases get handled in a simplified court process designed to provide a quick and cost-effective resolution. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common types of small claims cases, including property damage or personal injury from a car accident, landlord/tenant security deposits, disputes with contractors, collection of money owed, da
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) Friday condemned Sri Lanka’s proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, arguing that it would allow authorities to systematically violate fundamental human rights. HRW recommended that the government withdraw the bill until it can properly uphold international human rights standards. The current format of the bill, intended to replace the 1979 Prevention of Terrorism Act , includes crimes such as property damage, theft or robbery and would restrict the rights to freedom of assembly an
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Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Maybe all those years of him not speaking on the court was just another form of him not reporting. The post Judge That Received Millions In Unreported Gifts Over Two Decades Had The Gall To Sit On A Bribery Case appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
How *not* to respond to an ethics crisis. The post Should ‘Cartoonish’ Corruption Get You Impeached? Probably! But Clarence Thomas’s Job Is Safe. appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Thursday opened a civil investigation into the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin by a US Park Police officer on March 18 in Washington, D.C. The announcement comes two days after the US Park Police released police bodycam footage of the shooting. The investigation is set to probe into the shooting, which occurred when Washington Metropolitan Police and US Park Police were called to a neighborhood in northeas
HowAppealing
APRIL 7, 2023
“The Smearing of Clarence Thomas: The left gins up another phony ethics assault to tarnish the Supreme Court.” This editorial will appear in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “The Smearing of Clarence Thomas: The left gins up another phony ethics assault to tarnish the Supreme Court.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2023
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki Thursday said that officals may fast-track Moldova’s application for accession to the European Union. This news comes as Moldova fears being drawn into Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference held with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Morawiecki stated , “I believe an accelerated path [of EU accession for Moldova] is possible.” He also noted that any alternative would be “a cause of shame for Brussels and the Europe
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HowAppealing
APRIL 7, 2023
“Justice Thomas Says He Was Advised Lavish Gifts Didn’t Need to Be Reported; In a statement released by the Supreme Court, the justice said he had followed past guidance from others at the court and believed he was not required to report the trips”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. Amy B Wang, Robert Barnes, and John Wagner of The Washington Post report that “ Justice Thomas addresses report he accepted luxury travel from GOP donor for years.”
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2023
Lithuania’s Minister of Justice Ewelina Dobrowolska on Thursday announced that the Lithuanian government will be filing a complaint against Belarus for “non-compliance” with international law regarding exploitative migration. The compensatory amount of 120 million euros is to cover the violation of international law , the damage the migration has caused and legal remedies.
HowAppealing
APRIL 7, 2023
Majority on divided three-judge Ninth Circuit panel rejects First Amendment challenge to a California law that prohibits honking a vehicle’s horn except when reasonably necessary to warn of a safety hazard: You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit at this link. The post Majority on divided three-judge Ninth Circuit panel rejects First Amendment challenge to a California law that prohibits honking a vehicle’s horn except when reasonably ne
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Free speech. but not about me. The post Free Speech Absolutist Elon Musk Reminds People He Laid Off That If They Disparage Him He May Sue Them appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
APRIL 7, 2023
“Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip’s conviction should be overturned, new AG says”: Nolan Clay of The Oklahoman has this report. And Carmen Forman of The Tulsa World reports that “ Oklahoma AG asks court to vacate Richard Glossip’s conviction.” The post “Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip’s conviction should be overturned, new AG says” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
With representatives like these, who needs enemies? The post Tennessee’s House Of Representatives Violated The First Amendment So They Wouldn’t Have To Hear Complaints About Children Being Gunned Down appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 7, 2023
A Johnson & Johnson unit is back in bankruptcy court again, after its first attempt to settle looming talcum powder cases failed because it wasn’t…
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Don't get distracted by the hours. The post Biglaw Training Presentation Says ‘You Are Online 24/7’ And That’s Not Even The Worst Advice appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Crime Report
APRIL 7, 2023
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has shifted from a conservative majority to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years, following the recent victory of Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz in the spring election, Temia Fowikes reports for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Protasiewicz, who has more than 25 years of experience as a prosecutor and teaches at Marquette Law School, is pro-choice and protested against Act 10 during her campaign.
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
In my experience, if a lawyer has easy billing on a matter, they might not be too inclined to settle a matter. The post Lawyers Might Resist Settling Some Cases For Ulterior Reasons appeared first on Above the Law.
L4SB
APRIL 7, 2023
You may already know about mechanic’s liens, especially if you have read our post “The Art of the Lien” A mechanic’s lien is an interest that a mechanic retains in.
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Is Mike Pence still bothering to pretend to run for president? The post Mike Pence Declares Victory And Goes Home … Via The Grand Jury appeared first on Above the Law.
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 7, 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 Friday morning read: No-Opinion Federal Circuit Orders Face Long Shot at High Court (Kelcee Griffis, Bloomberg Law) Idaho’s newest abortion law could end up in the Supreme Court (Lisa Rubin, MSNBC) Lawmakers Call for Tighter Ethics Code After Revelations About Justice Thomas (Zach Montague, The New York Times) Los Angeles Times reported about Justice
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Getting Bribed By A Political Campaign-Backing Billionaire For Decades Should Be A Reason To Get Impeached : Will that happen though ? Totally Not Being Bribed Clarence Thomas Chose Not To Recuse Himself From A Bribery Case : I must admit, the recusal would have looked suspicious. Almost as bad as a 20+ year paper trail of bribery. Tough Crowd : Sure this is the Robert's Court, but is it really ?
At the Lectern
APRIL 7, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday asked for Supreme Court approval to grant clemency to six people, including a second attempt to commute a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. The first attempt failed when a divided court over four years ago denied then-Governor Jerry Brown’s request for a clemency recommendation. The state constitution requires a governor to get an affirmative court recommendation before granting clemency to anyone who has been “twice convicted of a felony
Above The Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Choosing the right law firm involves evaluating factors such as firm size, practice area focus, and firm culture. By considering these factors, you can confidently navigate your legal career. The post 7 Key Factors To Consider When Choosing A Law Firm: A Comprehensive Guide For Legal Professionals appeared first on Above the Law.
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