Attorney at Work

APRIL 27, 2023

Are you tired of constantly switching between multiple communication tools, email inboxes and collaboration platforms in your law firm? If you want to streamline your work processes and become more productive, consider Slack for centralizing your communications. As I’ve written here before, one of my team’s favorite collaboration tools is the chat-based communication app Slack. […] The post Why Every Law Firm Needs Slack appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report Thursday claiming that Turkish border guards are shooting Syrian refugees while also using excessive force and torture against asylum seekers entering the country. The report cited hundreds of recent deaths along the Turkey/Syria border and condemned the actions of the Turkish government. The report began with a call to action, with HRW stating that the Turkish government should hold border guards responsible for these human rights abuses.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 27, 2023

How many times have you seen posts on LinkedIn and social media that go something along the lines of, “ I went and got a paralegal certificate, but I can’t get a paralegal job without any experience. How do I land my first paralegal job?”? I’m on a mission this year to interview some paralegals who broke into the paralegal profession without even having a paralegal certificate and to find out how they did it and what kind of lessons they can pass along to others.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Pope Francis Wednesday approved historic reforms granting women the right to vote in the Synod of Bishops, an assembly of bishops from around the world which gathers regularly to discuss Church matters and advise the Pope. The move reflects continued pressures the Pope has faced to grant women greater representation within the Roman Catholic Church, and to expand inclusivity within the Holy See.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

If you’re charging for initial consultations, as many law firms do, and there are still multiple steps (including manual steps) involved in that process, you can potentially tighten things up , significantly. At this point in time, there are a number of ways for your law firm to allow leads to schedule and pay for consultations, in one motion. For one thing, case management softwares now often include CRM-style applications or features, making it more likely than ever before that you can allow y

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2023

An enforceable code of ethics may not be just a pipe dream. The post The Bipartisan Effort To Get Chief Justice John Roberts To Do The Right Thing appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

The EU Wednesday released a draft of its proposed overhaul of drug manufacturing laws. The changes have caused controversy among manufacturers, with some stating they will leave the region if the laws take effect. However, according to an announcement made by EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides, the changes will provide EU citizens with “more accessible, affordable and innovative medicines.” The reforms fall within the greater EU health plan from 2021 to 2027, where one of th

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HowAppealing

APRIL 27, 2023

“‘Inside baseball’: Critics say academia has ‘troubling’ influence with the Supreme Court; Law schools are vying for access to Supreme Court justices, say critics.” Lucien Bruggeman of ABC News has this report. The post “‘Inside baseball’: Critics say academia has ‘troubling’ influence with the Supreme Court; Law schools are vying for access to Supreme Court justices, say critics.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

The 55th Branch of the Tehran Court of Justice Wednesday issued a $312.9 million judgment against the US over a 2017 terrorist attack in Tehran, according to state-affiliated outlet Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The report stated that the Iran Judiciary’s ruling aims to prevent further US violations of international law. According to a report from the High Council for Human Rights, the court ruled that the US is responsible for its role “in organizing and directing terrorist

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APRIL 27, 2023

“The Supreme Court’s Current Crisis Recalls the Scandal That Engulfed Gorsuch’s Own Mother; One would think that Anne Gorsuch Burford’s son would understand why the system is set up this way”: Dennis Aftergut has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “The Supreme Court’s Current Crisis Recalls the Scandal That Engulfed Gorsuch’s Own Mother; One would think that Anne Gorsuch Burford’s son would understand why the system is set up

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Montana’s House of Representatives voted Wednesday to strip Representative Zooey Zephyr, who spoke against a bill that would ban the provision of gender-affirming care to minors, of the right to contribute during debates and to be present on the House floor. Zephyr, who is transgender, posted a letter on Twitter that she received from Montana House Speaker Matt Reiger, House Speaker Pro Tempore Rhonda Knudsen, and House Majority Leader Sue Vinton.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 27, 2023

“Florida’s conservative chief justice once affirmed abortion protections”: Beth Reinhard and Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Florida’s conservative chief justice once affirmed abortion protections” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Ukrainian law students and young lawyers are reporting for JURIST on developments in and affecting Ukraine. This dispatch is from Yulii Kozub, a law student from Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. He files this from Vienna. Wednesday’s telephone conversation between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the leader of China, Xi Jinping, is one of the most important recent events on the international stage.

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APRIL 27, 2023

“Ketanji Brown Jackson among big-name women speakers at law school graduations”: Karen Sloan of Reuters has this report. The post “Ketanji Brown Jackson among big-name women speakers at law school graduations” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Amnesty International (AI) released a report Thursday detailing how people with disabilities have been overlooked in displacement camps throughout Turkey following devastating earthquakes which rocked the country in February. Following these earthquakes, over 100,000 people were injured, with many of them losing limbs or experiencing other life-changing injuries.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 27, 2023

“How to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat if she resigns? The Constitution offers a clear answer.” Law professor Zachary Clopton and Steve Art have this essay online at The Los Angeles Times. The post “How to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat if she resigns? The Constitution offers a clear answer.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2023

Some services are getting certifications -- which is great -- but it's not necessarily enough. The post Court Reporters Can Handle A Lot Of Sensitive Data… And Their Processes Might Not Be As Secure As You’d Think appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 27, 2023

“Despite outrage from some, Congress reluctant to act on Supreme Court ethics”: Robert Barnes, Ann E. Marimow, and Liz Goodwin of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Despite outrage from some, Congress reluctant to act on Supreme Court ethics” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2023

CMS recently fined two hospitals for alleged violations of its price transparency rule. These fines are only the third and fourth penalties issued by the agency since the rule took effect on January 1, 2021. These fines may become more common — CMS also announced that it is updating its enforcement process for the rule.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 27, 2023

“Ex-US appeals judge says Supreme Court needs stronger ethics code”: Jacqueline Thomsen of Reuters has a report that begins, “Former U.S. appeals court judge and prominent conservative J. Michael Luttig on Wednesday said he believes U.S. Supreme Court justices should ‘be bound by higher standards of conduct’ than lower-ranked federal judges, adding to calls for tighter high court ethics rules.” The post “Ex-US appeals judge says Supreme Court needs stron

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2023

This law school is very good at getting grads a job. The post The Law School Is The Best At Getting Graduates Jobs appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 27, 2023

“An Elite Boutique Makes A Notable New Hire; Another leading litigator trades Biglaw for the boutique world”: David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “An Elite Boutique Makes A Notable New Hire; Another leading litigator trades Biglaw for the boutique world” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

APRIL 27, 2023

Unless there is an emergency matter to be heard, the U.S. Supreme Court completed oral arguments for the October 2022 term April 26.

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HowAppealing

APRIL 27, 2023

“The Supreme Court Has Made Its Bribery Scandal Inevitable; The Court’s disclosure rules make it hilariously easy to buy access to a justice; Relatedly, the Court insists this is nothing for anyone to be concerned about”: Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Supreme Court Has Made Its Bribery Scandal Inevitable; The Court’s disclosure rules make it hilariously easy to buy access to a justice; Relatedly, the Court insists this is nothing for a

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Above The Law

APRIL 27, 2023

The continuation of my reaction to the Paul Hastings now-infamous 'Non-Negotiable Expectations' slide deck. The post One In-House Counsel’s Take On ‘Non-Negotiable Expectations’ (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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