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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Even amid a highly variable and possibly decelerating U.S. economy, smaller law firms are showing greater optimism about their futures. The post Exclusive: Economic Optimism Among Smaller Law Firms Drives Increased Spending, But They Still Face Challenges Meeting Client Demands, New Survey Finds appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Amnesty International on Monday accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of contributing to human rights abuses against the Tigrayan community in Ethiopia, stemming from an armed conflict between forces aligned with Ethiopia’s federal government and forces affiliated with Tigray’s regional government. Amnesty International says the abuses escalated to war crimes and crimes against humanity, including the crime of ethnic cleansing.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Landlords face various challenges in managing rental properties, and one of the most significant is the eviction process. Understanding the intricacies of eviction services for landlords is essential to protect your property and rights. At LDA Pro Legal, we recognize the importance of efficient and lawful eviction procedures. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into eviction services for landlords, the legal aspects involved, and how LDA Pro Legal’s services, including paralegals fo

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns about arbitrary arrests and the harassment of activists protesting an oil pipeline project in East Africa in a report released Thursday. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is an ongoing oil pipeline project in East Africa that aims to transport oil produced in Uganda to the Tanga port in Tanzania to be sold.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

An increasing number of Americans now believe US Supreme Court decision-making is based more on political ideology than the rule of law. Evidence that this disturbing trend is true can be found when taking a closer look at the shift in how the Court has dealt with juvenile cases dating back to 2005. Prior to 2005, twenty-two people who were executed in the United States were tried as adults after committing crimes as juveniles.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Charlie Adelson trial Day 6, Part 1: Charlie tells his version.” Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has this report. The post “Charlie Adelson trial Day 6, Part 1: Charlie tells his version.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Pakistani authorities began detaining undocumented foreign persons in the country on Wednesday, most of whom had come over the border from Afghanistan. This comes amid growing fear and concern for Afghans faced with the life or death decision of being sent back to Afghanistan and into the hands of Taliban authorities. In a statement, Pakistan’s interior ministry said “ Public is encouraged to report to the authorities about the presence of illegal foreigners in their localities”

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Alabama Supreme Court grants state’s request to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia”: Mike Cason of Alabama Media Group has this report. And Ralph Chapoco of Alabama Reflector reports that “ Alabama Supreme Court gives go ahead for execution by nitrogen hypoxia; Alabama would be the first state to use that execution method.” The post “Alabama Supreme Court grants state’s request to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia” appeared first

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court found Wednesday in two rulings that the state cannot enforce a regulation directed by executive order to make power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions because it was created without legislative approval, dealing another setback to the centerpiece of former Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to fight global warming.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“The Justices Are Bad Gun Historians; The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on gun rights play fast and loose with the country’s traditions of owning and regulating firearms”: Professor Jack Rakove has this essay online at The Wall Street Journal. The post “The Justices Are Bad Gun Historians; The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on gun rights play fast and loose with the country’s traditions of owning and regulating firearms” appeared first on How Appealing.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The El Salvador Congress repealed a law Wednesday that criminalizes the dissemination of gang messages through media as the ruling party leaders announced their success in the campaign against gangs. In 2022, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador passed a regulation stipulating that a person who reproduced or disseminated messages from gangs, including news media, may be sentenced to ten to fifteen years in prison.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Bill Clinton’s Lower-Court Appointments, By The Numbers; The statistics reveal a mixed story”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site. The post “Bill Clinton’s Lower-Court Appointments, By The Numbers; The statistics reveal a mixed story” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Hong Kong High Court dismissed activist Chow Hang-tung’s application to be declared as a party to the injunction appeal proceedings surrounding the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” Tuesday. In dismissing the application, the Court reasoned that Hang-tung was neither a party nor a defendant in the proceedings. Chow relied on the Service Order made by the High Court previously to claim that she was a party to the proceedings.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Fox’s Soon-to-Be Former CLO Has No Regrets, Not Even Dominion”: You can access the new installment of David Lat’s “Exclusive Jurisdiction” column for Bloomberg Law at this link. The post “Fox’s Soon-to-Be Former CLO Has No Regrets, Not Even Dominion” appeared first on How Appealing.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Justice Basirou Mahoney of the Gambia High Court handed down a 12-year prison sentence to Private Sanna Fadera, a soldier found guilty of orchestrating a foiled coup attempt against President Adama Barrow’s administration Tuesday. The coup attempt was executed late last year. Fadera was charged with leading the failed coup along with eight other soldiers who were charged with treason and conspiracy in January.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”: Andrew Bahl of The Cap Times has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What are we talking about when we say "client service excellence"? I call them the Three Cs: curiosity, communication, and conscientiousness. The post Three C’s of Client Service Excellence appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Why the Supreme Court’s wasted time on ethics may cost it”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “Why the Supreme Court’s wasted time on ethics may cost it” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This new tool will change how you conduct legal research, offering a faster, more adaptable approach. The post Lexis+ AI: Generative AI Research That Cites Its Sources appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article has been updated to include additional information from an article posted by Atmore News on November 2, alleging that the arrested journalists were ordered during their initial appearance to refrain from publishing future stories about “criminal and civil matters that might come before a grand jury.” Local newspaper publisher Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher were arrested in Atmore, Alabama on October 27 and accused of revealing information about a grand jury inv

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The former visiting attorney at the elite firm faces up to 20 years in prison for insider trading. The post Ex-Attorney At Top 10 Biglaw Firm Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading appeared first on Above the Law.

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Strictly Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This post was jointly written by Trey H. Woodall and Casey W. Riggs. Buying or selling a business can seem like a daunting task, but understanding the deal process can produce an overall more efficient and better experience and result in better terms. This overview will help you understand how a deal progresses through the following stages: Buyers and Sellers Finding Each Other Protecting Confidentiality Initial Due Diligence Offers and Letters of Intent Continuing Due Diligence Negotiating the

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It isn't just diving in. It's diving in over and over, day after day. The post Immersion Is The First Step To Mastering Legal Oversight Of AI appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

by Dennis Crouch One of the ambiguities with contemporary claim construction is how courts deal with loosely implied limitations from the specification. These do not rise to the level of ‘disclaimer’ but we’re never entirely sure whether the specification-forward approach of Phillips v. AWH will have traction. The courts tend to strongly oppose importing limitations into the claims absent a disclaimer, but claim-language hook can often lead to interpretative narrowing.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Law firms could've publicly informed law students where they draw the line. They decided to fire off a superficial letter blaming law school deans instead. The post Biglaw Firms Tell Law Schools To ‘Pls Hndle Thx’ Antisemitism appeared first on Above the Law.

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