Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
Before you can supervise AI, you must understand how those in your company use it. The post Lawyers, Don’t Fight AI. Supervise It To Enhance Your Value. appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2023
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Monday that the construction of a planned oil pipeline project in Uganda has devastated the lives of thousands of people, with farmers’ land being acquired through pressure and “inadequate” compensation. The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline , the fossil fuel project that is currently under construction, will link western Uganda with the Indian Ocean port of Tanga in Tanzania to export Ugandan oil.
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LDA PRO
JULY 10, 2023
When it comes to transferring property ownership or navigating legal matters related to deeds in California, it is essential to have accurate and professionally prepared documents. At LDA Pro Legal, we specialize in providing comprehensive deed preparation services. Whether you need assistance with gift deeds, trust transfer deeds, or any other type of deed, our experienced team is here to guide you through the process and ensure your documents are prepared accurately and in compliance with Cali
JURIST
JULY 10, 2023
On Saturday, the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee joined ten other government departments to issue a notice titled ‘Notice of Special Cleaning and Correction of Forum Activities’ to action an overhaul the internet and eliminate misinformation and tamps down counterfeit forums. The government stated there are too many organisations in the country holding forums that are misleading.
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HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“A monumental LGBTQ rights case is barreling toward the Supreme Court; A new federal appeals court decision is a terrible blow to trans rights, and a potential earthquake in the fight for LGBTQ equality”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “A monumental LGBTQ rights case is barreling toward the Supreme Court; A new federal appeals court decision is a terrible blow to trans rights, and a potential earthquake in the fight for LGBTQ equality” appeared first
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HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“Affirmative action, student debt: How John Roberts put his stamp on the Supreme Court term; The Supreme Court term that ended in June led to fewer ideological splits than in the past and put Chief Justice Roberts firmly in command of the most significant decisions.” John Fritze of USA Today has this report. The post “Affirmative action, student debt: How John Roberts put his stamp on the Supreme Court term; The Supreme Court term that ended in June led to fewer ideological spl
JURIST
JULY 10, 2023
Honduras authorities announced Sunday that a team of UN experts arrived to evaluate the viability and effectiveness of establishing an international anti-corruption mission in the country. The Central American nation has been grappling with deeply-rooted corruption, which has exacerbated its poverty and contributed to mass migration. The primary objective of the UN mission is to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the situation on the ground and help the country in their fight against corrup
HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“The Next Battle Over Colorblindness Has Begun”: Law professor Sonja B. Starr has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Next Battle Over Colorblindness Has Begun” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JULY 10, 2023
A Russian airstrike on Sunday hit a building in Zaporizhzhia, southeast Ukraine, that was next to a humanitarian aid center. The building collapsed on the center and trapped at least 15 people under the rubble. Five people died and 11 were injured as a result of the strike. Regional police said they are continuing search-and-rescue efforts to locate any additional victims.
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HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“SCOTUS Is Really Considering if Domestic Abusers Should Be Allowed Guns; There is a clear pattern between abuse and broader violence that has been limited by this very simple rule that is now up for debate”: Abigail R. Esman has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “SCOTUS Is Really Considering if Domestic Abusers Should Be Allowed Guns; There is a clear pattern between abuse and broader violence that has been limited by this very simple rule that is now up for d
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
Did your law school make the list? Find out here. The post Which Law Schools Are ‘Overperforming’ On Their Bar Exam Passage Rates? appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“Justice Dept. asks 5th Circuit to delay judge’s social media order; The filing came hours after U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty rejected a request to stay his ruling from last week”: Cat Zakrzewski and Tim Starks of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Justice Dept. asks 5th Circuit to delay judge’s social media order; The filing came hours after U.S.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
Members of the club got rare access to the Supreme Court. The post Clarence Thomas’s Membership In Fancy Rich Person Club Under Fire appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“35. The Unnecessary Cruelty of Jones v. Hendrix: A 6-3 majority says there’s ‘nothing incongruous’ about a ruling that will leave thousands of federal prisoners with no remedy for challenging convictions or sentences that have become unlawful.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. The post “35.
LawSites
JULY 10, 2023
In what is clearly a major milestone for Milestones , a legal tech company whose product provides law firm clients with automatic updates on their cases, it has closed a $2.1 million seed round and is rebranding as Hona to reflect the broader scope of its product’s capabilities. Leading the seed round in the Lehi, Utah, company are three investors: Y Combinator , Ludlow Ventures and Soma Capital.
HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“How the Federalist Society Took Over”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “How the Federalist Society Took Over” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
Wachtell helped Twitter force Musk to buy the company. now he wants that money back. The post Elon Musk Sues Wachtell For Being Better Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JULY 10, 2023
“Baton Passing Brings New Chief Judge to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals”: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today issued a news release that begins, “On July 9, 2023, the Honorable Albert Diaz became the eleventh chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, a position created by Congress in 1948.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
This certainly isn't a good sign. The post Biglaw Firm Does Away With Profit-Sharing Bonus Due To Poor Financial Performance appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JULY 10, 2023
Soon after he joined the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas joined another exclusive group: the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
CMS recently proposed a $9 billion lump sum payment to remedy illegal payment cuts for 340B drugs from 2018 to 2022. In general, hospital groups have reacted positively to the fact that 340B providers will receive lump sum payments but have expressed concern about CMS’ methods for maintaining budget neutrality with this plan.
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SCOTUSBlog
JULY 10, 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 Monday morning read: Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court (Abbie VanSickle & Steve Eder, The New York Times) Four stats from a Supreme Court term that gutted affirmative action, student debt relief (John Fritze, USA Today) The Coinbase Arbitration Decision: Sensible Procedural Correction or Court Invention?
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
It might be punny, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say in court. The post Lawyer Gets Too Clever Insulting Witness, Gets Censured For His Efforts appeared first on Above the Law.
FDA Law Blog
JULY 10, 2023
By Philip Won & Adrienne R. Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — It takes a significant amount of time, cost, and effort to prepare a premarket notification 510(k) submission. But that is only the beginning. After a firm submits a 510(k) to FDA, FDA will request still more information after a first-pass review. According to the 2 nd Quarter FY2023 MDUFA V Performance Report , FDA issued a request for additional information (AI request) on the first FDA review cycle for 63% t
Above The Law
JULY 10, 2023
* Lawyers don't understand lawyer talk either. [ Scientific American ] * While Elon Musk merely whines about Facebook , he actually filed a suit against Wachtell for the $90 million in fees the firm generated whipping Elon in the first place. Now, if he can just get back that $90 million. and then another $30 billion he'd be back where he started. [ Law360 ] * Law firm mergers aren't crossing borders as much anymore, which is a pity since merging presents sort of an existential crisis for UK fir
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