Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Exciting news for everyone at the firm. Congratulations! The post Top 25 Biglaw Firm Hands Out Big Raises, Bonuses To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal.edu
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) is excited to announce the availability of a new bachelor’s degree program designed specifically for paralegals and other legal support professionals. Classes in the Bachelor of Law and Business degree program begin January 29, 2024. CALS has specialized exclusively in paralegal education and training since 1987 and has helped thousands of graduates enter this exciting and rewarding profession through the completion of accredited certificates and associat
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JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear two cases regarding access to the drug mifepristone, which is widely prescribed for abortions and miscarriages. The court previously allowed the drug to remain on the market while the cases wound their way through the appellate process in the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The challenge to the use of mifepristone is led by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists and other anti-abortion organizations and p
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“Texas Supreme Court Abortion Case is About Power, Not Law; Only power and control — not law or logic — can explain the case’s result”: Madiba K. Dennie has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “Texas Supreme Court Abortion Case is About Power, Not Law; Only power and control — not law or logic — can explain the case’s result” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case concerning potential human rights violations committed by Russia via its occupation of Crimea. Though Russia is a party to the case of Ukraine v. Russia (re Crimea) , no Russian representative was present at the Wednesday arguments since Russia left the convention in September 2022.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear a case regarding access to the drug mifepristone, which is widely prescribed for abortions and miscarriages. The court previously allowed the drug to remain on the market while the case wound its way through the appellate process in the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The challenge to the use of mifepristone is led by the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists and other anti-abortion organizations and physici
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“ProPublica Plots Another Clarence Thomas Hit Piece Based On Recycled, Settled Claims”: Mark Paoletta has this post online at The Federalist. The post “ProPublica Plots Another Clarence Thomas Hit Piece Based On Recycled, Settled Claims” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Harlem Globetrotters have settled an intellectual property dispute with the makers of a biopic about one of its legendary athletes, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, after initially claiming that the film could harm the team's brand.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Abortion Pill Access; The justices announced that they would hear a case challenging a federal agency’s approval of the commonly used pill”: Abbie VanSickle of The New York Times has this report. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an Order List granting review in six cases. The post “Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Abortion Pill Access; The justices announced that they would hear a case challenging a federal agency’s approval of the
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Law 360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Over the past year, the Federal Circuit has suspended one of its own judges, Delaware's chief federal judge has told the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate attorneys practicing in his court, and the Federal Circuit vacated a huge infringement verdict. Here's what you need to know about these cases and other major decisions in 2023.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“Nicole Berner — Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit”: Harsh Voruganti has this post at his blog, “The Vetting Room.” The post “Nicole Berner — Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
While we journey through the last few weeks of 2023, make sure to give yourself grace, patience, and forgiveness. The post Finding Light And Gratitude In A Holiday Season Of Darkness appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“The Judiciary Has Policed Itself for Decades. It Doesn’t Work. The secretive Judicial Conference is tasked with self-governance. The group, led by the Supreme Court’s chief justice, has spent decades preserving perks, defending judges and thwarting outside oversight.” Brett Murphy and Kirsten Berg of ProPublica have this report. The post “The Judiciary Has Policed Itself for Decades.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In the past, finding good advice was a time-consuming process. Now, with the miracle of the internet and social media. it's still a challenge. The post In Search Of People Who Provide Useful Career Advice And Are Generally Helpful To Lost Attorneys appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2023
“Exams in the Time of Doctrinal Instability”: Eric Berger has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Exams in the Time of Doctrinal Instability” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The pressure mounts for the top of Biglaw to match the latest round of salary increases. The post Another Biglaw Firm Raises Associate Salaries To Take Their Place In The Top Tier Of The Industry appeared first on Above the Law.
LLRX
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Mohamed Al Elew and Gabriel Hongsdusit describe how to turn off “automated content recognition,” the Shazam-like software on smart TVs that tracks what you’re watching.
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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.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The judge seems a little annoyed. The post Can You Post Nude Pictures On The Federal Docket? This Attorney Tries To Find Out! appeared first on Above the Law.
The Relativity Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
As if the changing shape of data wasn’t enough, corporate legal teams across the US are now grappling with an evolving—and increasingly complex—set of privacy laws for how they collect and use personal information.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Mind your manners and your paycheck. The post Don’t Let ‘Holiday Party’ Become ‘Will Work For Food’ appeared first on Above the Law.
OneLegal
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Understand the mediation privilege in California, including its legal basis, practical implications, and how it compares to federal standards. The post Understanding the mediation privilege in California appeared first on One Legal.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Whether your firm will actually raise salaries even though it may be able to afford the costs is another story entirely. The post Can Your Firm Afford To Raise Associate Salaries? Probably! appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Two men have been charged by federal prosecutors in Montana with illegally shooting about 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, and selling them, as well as their wings and feathers, on the black market, Eduardo Medina reports for the New York Times. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were each indicted on one count of conspiracy, 13 counts of unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and one count of violating the Lacey Act, a federal law that prohibits the trafficking of illegall
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Keep It Professional At The Christmas Party: Remember, it's still a work event. Stupid Isn't Always An Ad Hominem: Let us know which law you think is the dumbest. Another Incompetent Lawyer And A Made-Up Case: Legal AI leaves its calling card. Mind The Local Rules For Those Nudes!: Let's keep the docket PG-13, people. Bonuses And Raises!: Allen & Overy , Seward & Kissel , Sullivan & Cromwell , and Schulte Roth & Zabel.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A temporary program in Idaho that houses “dangerously mentally ill” patients, who often face no criminal charges, in prisons has continued for five decades, Audrey Dutton reports for ProPublica. Idaho has continued to ignore warnings over and over that its law fails mental health patients by sending them to a cell block. At the start of this year, the Legislature refused to use any of Idaho’s $1.4 billion surplus to build a $24 million mental health facility for patients, opting to continue hol
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