Delays Often Benefit Courts
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Sometimes, things do get simpler if you just leave them alone. The post Delays Often Benefit Courts appeared first on Above the Law.
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ICC seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military chief over Rohingya crimes
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) filed an application on Wednesday for an arrest warrant against Myanmar’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya minority. The ICC’s prosecutor, Karim A.A. Khan KC, announced the move citing “reasonable grounds to believe” that Min Aung Hlaing bears criminal responsibility for the deportation and persecution of Rohingya Muslims in 2017. “The crimes wer
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“Supreme Court hosts government power struggle over flavored vapes; The Supreme Court continues its probe of federal agency authority next week, putting the Food and Drug Administration’s rejection of flavored nicotine products under the microscope”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
“Supreme Court hosts government power struggle over flavored vapes; The Supreme Court continues its probe of federal agency authority next week, putting the Food and Drug Administration’s rejection of flavored nicotine products under the microscope”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report.
Pakistan dispatch: Imran Khan protests called off after bloody government crackdown in Islamabad
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Rabia Shuja holds an LLM in International Human Rights Law from Griffith College, Dublin and is Chief Correspondent for JURIST in Pakistan. She reports from Islamabad. On Wednesday, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party announced that it was calling off its protest in light of what it described as the government’s plan to turn the capital into a ‘slaughterhouse for unarmed citizens’.
Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)
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“State elections official: Winner of Supreme Court race likely won’t be declared for several days.”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
“State elections official: Winner of Supreme Court race likely won’t be declared for several days.” Taylor Vance of Mississippi Today has this report. Grant McLaughlin of The Clarion Ledger of Jackson, Mississippi reports that “ MS Supreme Court race neck and neck; Vote counting expected into next week; St. Pe’ wins Court of Appeals race.” And Emily Wagster Pettus of The Associated Press reports that “ Candidates in tight race for Mississippi Supreme Court as
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“Evers extended school funding 400 years. Supreme Court can fix this veto mess. Conservative and liberal justices and governors have used power in crazy ways.”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
“Evers extended school funding 400 years. Supreme Court can fix this veto mess. Conservative and liberal justices and governors have used power in crazy ways.” Frederick B. Wade has this essay online at The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan highlights deterioration of press freedom under Taliban rule
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) published a report on Tuesday highlighting the worsening condition of press freedom in Afghanistan, with journalists encountering increasing limitations, arbitrary detentions, and a widespread atmosphere of fear and self-censorship, since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. During Taliban control, Afghan journalists face numerous dangers , such as threats, torture, and intimidation, as well as arbitrary arrests without proper lega
“Supreme Court’s transgender care fight creates conservative ‘reckoning’ over parental rights”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
“Supreme Court’s transgender care fight creates conservative ‘reckoning’ over parental rights”: John Fritze of CNN has this report. And Andrew Chung of Reuters reports that “ Transgender care at issue in US Supreme Court’s latest culture war fight.
Türkiye police detain dozens protesting violence against women
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Istanbul police detained dozens of protesters on Monday during demonstrations calling for stronger protections against violence toward women in Türkiye. The protest, held on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women , saw police blocking access to İstiklal Avenue by closing surrounding streets to prevent the gathering. The We Will Stop Femicides Platform , a non-governmental organization that advocates for women’s rights , reports that 315 women were murdered by
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Select courts and legal aid groups are already using these tools to benefit the public. The post Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises? appeared first on Above the Law.
Federal judge holds New York City in contempt for violence in city jails
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Chief US District Judge Laura Taylor Swain found New York City in contempt Wednesday for failing to reduce violence and brutality in the Rikers Island complex. Judge Swain said the city was placing incarcerated people and jail staff in “unconstitutional danger” by not complying with court orders nine years after the city acknowledged the unconstitutional and “perilous” conditions in its jails.
Supreme Court to consider IRS’s claim on pre-bankruptcy tax payments
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Share When someone makes a payment to a creditor shortly before filing for bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Code requires the creditor to return the funds. But whether those same obligations apply to the Internal Revenue Service is less clear. On Monday, the justices will consider whether the IRS is protected by sovereign immuinity from the requirement to return funds from insolvent debtors that private creditors face.
Google and Meta urge Australia to postpone bill banning social media for children
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Google and Meta Platforms appealed to the Australian Government on Tuesday through written submissions to delay a bill imposing a social media ban for children under 16 years old. In their submissions, both Google and Meta contended the bill should be delayed until the Government’s Age Assurance Trial results are obtained. The Age Assurance Technology Trial would “include methods that verify a user’s identity credentials to accurately determine their age” using “bio
Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time
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With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
After a more productive business year, Biglaw’s corporate partners are full of gratitude. The post With Big-Time Profits, Biglaw Dealmakers Sure Are Thankful 2024 Was A Busier Year appeared first on Above the Law.
Scotland parliament passes bill to reduce prison sentences
JURIST
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Scottish Parliament passed the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday to reduce short-term prisoners’ time served from 50 percent to 40 percent of their sentence. The legislation, introduced on November 18, 2024, aims to alleviate pressure on the prison system, with changes expected to take effect in February 2025. The bill applies to prisoners serving sentences of less than four years, with exceptions for those convicted of domestic abuse or sexual offenses.
Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Associates who are hungry for cash can truly feast at this Biglaw firm. Congrats! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Offers Bonuses On Top Of Bonuses For High Billers appeared first on Above the Law.
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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value
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Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.
Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The SEC contributed $8.2 billion this year to a Treasury Department that’s going to need it. The post Gary Gensler’s Parting Gift appeared first on Above the Law.
“Ames Moot Court Competition 2024”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
“Ames Moot Court Competition 2024”: Harvard Law School has posted this video on YouTube.
Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
'Hey, please don't open this' is not a policy. The post Law Firm Confidentiality Can’t Be Left To The Honor System appeared first on Above the Law.
The morning read for Wednesday, Nov. 27
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court’s transgender care fight creates conservative ‘reckoning’ over parental rights (John Fritze, CNN) Trump’s Judicial Hero Would Have Hated His Recess Appointments Plan (Adam Liptak, The New York Times) Transgender care at issue in US Supreme Court’s latest culture war fight (Andrew Chung, Reuters) The Universal Service Fund and the Non-Dele
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Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!)
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Great way to start the holiday! The post Top 10 Biglaw Firm Shows Thanks For Associates (By Giving Them Bonuses!) appeared first on Above the Law.
Improving the settlement of (international) commercial disputes in Germany
Conflict of Laws
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
This post was written by Prof. Dr. Giesela Rühl, LL.M. (Berkeley), Humboldt University of Berlin, and is also available via the EAPIL blog. As reported earlier on this blog , Germany has been discussing for years how the framework conditions for the settlement of (international) commercial disputes can be improved. Triggered by increasing competition from international commercial arbitration as well as the creation of international commercial courts in other countries (as well as Brexit) these d
The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Love it or hate it, it's a Thanksgiving staple. The post The Lawyer Behind Canned Cranberry Sauce appeared first on Above the Law.
Miss America Ch. 11 Dismissal Hearing To Wait For Event
Law 360
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A hearing on a motion to dismiss the Chapter 11 case of an entity tied to the Miss America pageant will wait until after the competition wraps up in January, a Florida bankruptcy judge ruled Wednesday, allowing for discovery among two parties disputing the proper ownership of the organization.
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