The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Prison sentences should be reviewed and considered for resentencing within 10 years, according to the Sentencing Project. Research shows criminal careers typically end within a decade, and that recidivism rates fall measurably after about a decade of imprisonment, wrote Senior Research Analysts N azgol Ghandnoosh and Ashley Nellis in a briefing paper released Thursday.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Australian parliament Thursday passed new legislation pledging to reduce carbon emissions by 43 percent by the year 2030 and to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The laws mark the first Australian climate change legislation in over a decade and are the first substantial steps to combat climate change from the Australian Labor Party (ALP).
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Effective billing, like learning any skill, require s repetition. If you can use the same process for billing every time, it makes it much easier to repeat that process, including for collection purposes. But, as with many things that require repetition in business, the use of templates can help tremendously, in streamlining your law firm processes.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
A Texas federal judge Wednesday ruled that private employers do not have to provide health insurance coverage for HIV prevention drugs (PrEP drugs) and other preventative care if it violates their religious rights. The ruling means private employers can now offer health insurance plans that exclude or limits coverage of PrEP drugs, contraception, the HPV vaccine, and screenings and behavioral counseling for STDs and drug use.
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The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
A new report has found that the varying disciplines of forensic science, which frequently work closely with law enforcement, are also generally whiter than the U.S. population it serves, reports USA Today. The report, published in Forensic Science International: Synergy , is one of the first of its kind due almost primarily to an overall lack of good data on the subject.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“With Roe out the door, the next big abortion battle is already on the Supreme Court steps; The justices’ declaration that the abortion debate belongs to the states has been challenged by a group that wants to grant rights to fetuses”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report. The post “With Roe out the door, the next big abortion battle is already on the Supreme Court steps; The justices’ declaration that the abortion debate belongs to the states
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Syed Taha Anzar is a UK staff correspondent for JURIST. He is a second year student in the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. The United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and much of the rest of the world have unfortunately entered a state of mourning. “London Bridge” has fallen. The Queen has died. Great Britain has always been a constitutional monarchy, with the Queen as the Head of State for the last 70 years.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“Citigroup Wins Appeal in $500 Million Revlon Transfer Case; Court says lenders not entitled to keep money as repayment; Appeals court vacates prior ruling that went against bank”: Chris Dolmetsch, Katherine Doherty, and Bob Van Voris of Bloomberg News have this report. And Jonathan Stempel of Reuters reports that “ Citigroup wins appeal over mistaken Revlon wire transfer.” You can access today’s lengthy ruling of the U.S.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Leading Indonesian public figures Wednesday petitioned the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia to permit a case against the Myanmar junta. The application claims that the junta must be tried for crimes against humanity , war crimes and genocide against Myanmar’s Muslim population. The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia speaks of human rights abuses universally.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“Justice Sotomayor visits Bronx for unveiling of her statue”: Michelle L. Price of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Justice Sotomayor visits Bronx for unveiling of her statue” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ government Wednesday abandoned plans to proceed with a UK bill of rights. The plans, first proposed by outgoing Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab, would have replaced the Human Rights Act of 1998 and given legal supremacy to the UK Supreme Court, allowing it to disregard rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“High court orders abortion, voting rights proposals onto November ballot in Michigan”: Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News has this report. Dave Boucher of The Detroit Free Press has an article headlined “ Michigan Supreme Court: Abortion amendment must appear on ballot.” And Joey Cappelletti and Sara Burnett of The Associated Press report that “ Michigan’s high court puts abortion question on Nov. ballot.” You can access today’s ruling of the Suprem
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
What are you doing to get more of the referrals you want? You can build a steady stream of referral business — maybe not enough to stop buying ads, but enough to sustain and grow your practice — if you have a good plan. Here’s a guide to building and managing your lawyer referrals network. Table of Contents Building Your Referral Network 1. Who to Ask for Referrals 2.
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“The Supreme Court May Have Given Beto O’Rourke a Chance; As a candidate for Texas governor, O’Rourke was considered a long shot; But the state’s new — and extreme — abortion restrictions have galvanized his campaign”: Rachel Monroe has this Letter from the Southwest online at The New Yorker. The post “The Supreme Court May Have Given Beto O’Rourke a Chance; As a candidate for Texas governor, O’Rourke was considered a long shot; But the
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Companies considering holding settlement hostage to squeeze a little bit more. The post Objectors Threatening To Derail Massive Antitrust Award Because Some People Want To Watch The World Burn appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“Civil rights attorneys say a 100-year-old law in Mississippi is unconstitutional”: This audio segment appeared on today’s broadcast of WBUR’s “Here & Now.” The post “Civil rights attorneys say a 100-year-old law in Mississippi is unconstitutional” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
A former Theranos lab director who testified during Elizabeth Holmes’ trial said he’s had trouble sleeping because of regrets about the trial and showed up at her door “disheveled” and wanting to talk.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“Anti-Abortion Activists Formally Ask Supreme Court to Consider Fetal Personhood”: Caitlin Cruz has this post at Jezebel about a petition for writ of certiorari filed last week in the U.S. Supreme Court. Yesterday, the State of Rhode Island filed this waiver of response on behalf of all respondents. You can view the docket via this link to see whether the Court calls for a response.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
This story has a happy ending after all. Congratulations! The post Biglaw Partner Threatened With Sanctions Over Paternity Leave Request Takes Home A Win For His Kid appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“Obamacare can’t require coverage for some HIV drugs, federal judge rules; The decision — citing an employer’s religious freedom — is likely to be appealed”: Mark Johnson of The Washington Post has this report. Jacob Gershman of The Wall Street Journal reports that “ Judge Rules Against Health Law’s Requirement to Cover HIV-Prevention Drugs; Preventive-care rule burdens religious exercise of Christian employer, judge says.” Sheryl Gay Stolberg of T
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Learn more on the latest additions and enhancements to Lex Machina's powerful Legal Analytics platform, including Appellate Analytics and Legal Analytics API. The post Legal Analytics Is Getting Even Better: An Interview With Lex Machina CEO Karl Harris appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“When did religious belief become an excuse to discriminate?” Louise Melling has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “When did religious belief become an excuse to discriminate?” appeared first on How Appealing.
My Shingle
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
In the past, when I embarked on a new venture or needed to find work or referrals quickly, I’d typically make both warm calls (to colleagues I know) as well as cold calls to prospects who I might find in a specialty bar directory or on a law firm website.
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
“Senate Resumes Judges Push, Confirms Seventh Circuit Nominee”: Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). The post “Senate Resumes Judges Push, Confirms Seventh Circuit Nominee” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
'And here's where I'd mention that the reason there are so few mummies is because Europeans ate them, but I'd run the risk of losing my job.' - Some teacher in Florida during World History. The post Florida’s Anti-Woke Law Is So Bad For Free Speech That Teachers Are Having A Hard Time Constructing Curricula Around It appeared first on Above the Law.
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