Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Gray Robinson | Wouldn’t it be great if you could flip a switch when you experience stress and anxiety, and they quickly and easily went away? The post 5 Techniques for Instant Stress Relief appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Have you ever had one of those weekends where you just want to watch entertaining TV? No news, no documentaries, no dramas, just entertain me. Well, I did that one weekend, and it was the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 days. It’s just a funny, romantic comedy. The movie inspired me to want to do a little fun take on it and write about how to lose a paralegal job in 10 days.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) Wednesday filed a criminal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the “atrocious crimes” of detaining and intercepting Libyan refugees and returning refugees to Libya. Some of the accused include high-ranking officials of EU Member States such as Italy and Malta and other EU agencies.
Broadcast Law Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2022
In a Federal Register notice published today, the Copyright Royalty Board announced cost-of-living increases in the statutory royalties paid by webcasters for the public performance of sound recordings. These are the royalties paid to SoundExchange by those making noninteractive digital transmissions of sound recordings. This included broadcasters who simulcast their over-the-air programming on the internet or through mobile apps (or through other digital means including smart speakers like Al
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JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Ciara Dinneny is a trainee with the Law Society of Ireland. She files this dispatch from Dublin. . Two defence teams at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague filed a motion Thursday seeking an adjournment of hearings next week in anticipation of a historic industrial action. .
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JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN) Wednesday reached a settlement with the city of Minneapolis over police mistreatment of civilians during 2020 protests spurred by the murder of George Floyd. The settlement includes a $600,000 payment, $50,000 to each injured protester, and numerous reforms. The 12 plaintiffs suffered injuries including bruising from less-lethal munitions, lingering respiratory issues from tear gas and psychological trauma.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 2, 2022
“ABC Puts Supreme Court Drama on Its Docket; The network has ordered a pilot for ‘Judgement,’ about a candidate for a spot on the high court”: Rick Porter of The Hollywood Reporter has this article. The post “ABC Puts Supreme Court Drama on Its Docket; The network has ordered a pilot for ‘Judgement,’ about a candidate for a spot on the high court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
US President Joe Biden Friday signed a bill to force a settlement between railway unions and their employers, making rail strikes across the US illegal. The president praised the bipartisan action in support of the bill, saying, it spares the nation a “catastrophe.” The US House of Representatives passed a joint resolution on the matter on Wednesday, and the Senate approved the agreement on Thursday.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 2, 2022
“Dispute over North Carolina congressional districts tees up major elections case at Supreme Court; The justices will consider whether to endorse a conservative theory that could limit power of state courts to review election-related laws enacted by legislatures”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report. The post “Dispute over North Carolina congressional districts tees up major elections case at Supreme Court; The justices will consider whether to endorse a conservative th
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
InfoWars and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in the Southern District of Texas on Friday. Jones, who has been described as “the most prolific conspiracy theorist in contemporary America” was ordered to pay over $1.4 billion dollars in damages in defamation cases against victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 2, 2022
“I will tell Supreme Court speech must be kept free, that you don’t lose your rights when you start work; Free speech is on trial because Colorado wants to force a designer to violate her rights”: Kristen Waggoner has this essay online at Fox News. Online at The Hill, David Boaz has an essay titled “ The Supreme Court has another chance to uphold religious liberty for small business owners.” And online at The American Prospect, law professor Marc Spindelman has an e
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Survivors of the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers in May at elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, filed a $27 billion class-action lawsuit on Tuesday against various public officials, including the school district, law enforcement agencies and individual officers. The lawsuit, filed in th US District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that public officials failed to follow active shooter protocols and seeks damages for the emotional and psychological wounds of s
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 2, 2022
“Are federal judges violating the Constitution when they hire their clerks?” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Are federal judges violating the Constitution when they hire their clerks?” appeared first on How Appealing.
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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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) Thursday released a joint report clarifying the extent of equality and human rights protected under the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol. The report comes as a legal challenge to the Protocol has reached the UK Supreme Court. The Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol was negotiated between the UK government and the European Union with the intention of ensuring the continuance of free trade a
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 2, 2022
“Of Free Speech, Non-Discrimination, and the Futility of Originalism”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Of Free Speech, Non-Discrimination, and the Futility of Originalism” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Australian Senate Thursday passed the Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022, giving the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Northern Territory (NT) the option to make their own legislation on voluntary assisted dying (VAD). The bill marks the end of a 25-year campaign to restore these territory rights. The ability to make laws on VAD was prevented in these territories by restrictions legislated through the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 and the Northern Territory (
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced charges for 21 individuals for their roles in transnational money laundering networks on Wednesday. U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston of the Eastern District of Texas and other law enforcement officials announced “Operation Crypto Runner,” an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation into transnational cryptocurrency money laundering networks that transfer fraud proceeds from victims
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Some clients can let emotions be the primary driver of their decisions when it comes to legal projects. The post Representing Individuals Is Very Different From Representing Companies appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Pomona Police Department must train its officers in compliance with a 2019 law that changed California’s requirements for the use of deadly force, Hannah Wiley reports for the Los Angeles Times. The training requirement is part of a recent settlement agreement stemming from an ACLU lawsuit against the Pomona Police Department for adopting both training materials and internal policies shaped by California police unions’ opposition to and general dismissal of the impact of the law. .
Above The Law
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Hard to have clear thoughts with all this money going around. The post This Top Law Firm Just Brightened Their Employees Day With An Early Gift: Bonus Money! appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 2, 2022
“ To combat opioid overdoses, Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Businesses with good contract data management can make better decisions faster. They are also able to identify opportunities and threats more quickly. The post The Importance Of Contract Data Management (And How It Works) appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Wednesday to allow police in the city to kill criminal suspects with teleoperated robots if they believe there is an imminent threat of death to officers or members of the public, Khari Johnson reports for WIRED. One supervisor who voted against the measure, Hillary Ronen, warned that the policy would normalize the use: “The tool begs to be used.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The lawsuit is one of nine cases throughout the country that TeamHealth has brought against United for alleged underpayments. The other eight cases are still ongoing. .
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Kevin Johnson in Missouri filed an application for a stay of his execution this week on due process grounds. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court released an unsigned order rejecting his application to appeal his execution. Johnson’s execution proceeded, and he was killed later that day. Kevin Johnson was executed by way of lethal injection after being convicted for the shooting death of Police Sargeant William McEntee when Johnson was 19.
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