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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Do you have one? It is okay if you don’t yet. Making a plan can feel like a daunting task, but the benefits can be endless. Have you thought about what you want your life to look like in 5 years? Let’s dive into how to start creating a 5-year plan for your paralegal career and personal life. Prefer to Listen Instead of Read? I was doing my “annual clean out the desk drawers and piles of paper” the other day – in other words, I was procrastinating and coming up with another excuse I c

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Biden administration Thursday announced a plan designed to build support for Black disabled Americans. To develop the plan, the administration looked at several factors, including disparities in the workplace, healthcare, schools, and within the home. The plan outlines thirteen steps the administration plans to take to mitigate disparities in government and institutional resources for disabled and elderly Black Americans.

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EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Today, a federal judge signed an order releasing Jeff Titus from prison and granting him a new trial (that is unlikely to happen). Given this terrific turn of events, I wanted to do an update on the status of all.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers Thursday passed a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for minors under 18 and a bill that bans “adult cabaret performances” in public places. The bills now heads to Governor Bill Lee for his signature. LGBTQ advocates strongly opposed the bills, saying they unfairly target transgender children seeking necessary medical care and violate free expression by banning drag performances.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The 'numerous defects' cited in the opinion dismissing the case against Sidney Powell are underwhelming. The post Sidney Powell Avoids Disbarment As Judge Refuses To Consider Misnumbered Exhibits… Seriously. appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“SCOTUS stocks docket with blockbuster regulatory battles”: Pamela King of Greenwire has this report. The post “SCOTUS stocks docket with blockbuster regulatory battles” appeared first on How Appealing.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Indian law students are reporting for JURIST on law-related developments in and affecting India. This dispatch is from Samar Veer, a third-year law student at National Law University, Delhi. The Supreme Court of India laid down new guidelines Monday on the circumstances of DNA testing to ascertain the paternity of a child while adjudging a divorce proceeding.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ugh, it's no fair unless we all get a chance to map out the next insurrection. The post Mike Lindell Gonna Sue Kevin McCarthy For Only Letting Tucker Carlson Endanger Congress appeared first on Above the Law.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A London High Court Thursday ruled that the chemicals company Savaro Ltd, was liable for the damage caused to victims of the explosion in Beirut in 2020. In a civil case brought against the company by the Beirut Bar Association, Savaro will now have to pay compensation to the victims and families of those impacted by the explosion. On August 4 2020, at Beirut’s port, a large amount of ammonium nitrate exploded , damaging both the port and over half the city.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Mike Pence’s Dangerous Gambit”: Former Fourth Circuit Judge J. Michael Luttig has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “Mike Pence’s Dangerous Gambit” appeared first on How Appealing.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The European Commission Thursday banned the use of TikTok, a video-sharing app owned by the Beijing-headquartered ByteDance, on all official devices used by staff. Commission personnel also cannot use the app on personal devices that have corporate apps downloaded on them, such as Commission email or Skype. The Commission maintains that the ban is a protective measure against cybersecurity threats.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Appeals court pulls back on N. Carolina ‘ag-gag’ law ruling”: Gary D. Robertson of The Associated Press has this report on a ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued yesterday. The post “Appeals court pulls back on N. Carolina ‘ag-gag’ law ruling” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

This is not what GDPR meant by the right to be forgotten. The post Justice Department Sues Huge Search Engine For Destroying Evidence During Antitrust Suit appeared first on Above the Law.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Will Always Put Corporate Power First; The Section 230 cases force the justices to choose between right-wing culture wars and capital preservation; It’s not a close call”: Jay Willis has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Will Always Put Corporate Power First; The Section 230 cases force the justices to choose between right-wing culture wars and capital preservation; It’s not a c

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LawInSport

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The All India Football Federation ( AIFF ) found itself at the center of a storm in 2022 when FIFA imposed a ban on it due to instances of third-party interference in its day-to-day operations. The ban was a major blow to Indian football as India was due to host the U-17 Women’s World Cup later in the year and the ban would mean that the tournament would have to be shifted to a different host nation.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Outcomes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, challenge to abortion law seen as inextricably linked”: Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report. The post “Outcomes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, challenge to abortion law seen as inextricably linked” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Which law schools are new to (and excluded from) the T14 in this version of the rankings? The post A ‘Preview’ Of The 2024 U.S. News Law School Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Supreme Court Justice’s leave could have impact on pivotal environmental law case”: Sean Fine of The Toronto Globe and Mail has an article that begins, “Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown has taken a leave of absence that was not announced by the court, which has lost a strong voice for provincial rights as a major federalism case looms.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Don't let yourself become overwhelmed. If you need help, ask for it. The post The Lonely Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Supreme Court’s pro-gun ruling could mean 150 more firearms deaths a year, Rand Corp. says”: In today’s edition of The Washington Times, Stephen Dinan has a front page article that begins, “The Rand Corp. has put a death toll on last year’s gun rights Supreme Court ruling, calculating that more permissive concealed-carry permit laws would lead to at least 150 additional firearms deaths each year.” The post “Supreme Court’s pro-gun ruling cou

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Although many see this policy shift as financially motivated, there is no doubt it will also help the cannabis industry normalize and destigmatize cannabis. The post Twitter Greenlights Cannabis Marketing, But To What Extent? appeared first on Above the Law.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Judge Harry Pregerson doc inspires at San Diego film festival; A documentary about former Ninth Circuit Judge Harry Pregerson offers a peek into his life, philosophy and legacy inside and outside the courtroom”: Sam Ribakoff of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can view the trailer for the film “9th Circuit Cowboy — The Long, Good Fight of Judge Harry Pregerson” via this link.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

But things seem to be getting back to a pre-COVID normal for the lateral market. The post Biglaw’s Hiring ‘Frenzy’ Has Ended, And Signing Bonuses Have ‘Evaporated’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A California federal judge has certified a class of more than 10,000 ex-Salesforce workers alleging the company mismanaged their 401(k) plans, rejecting defense counsel's arguments that differences between the plans' funds and the individual workers' investments preclude certification.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Can you get sued for quiet quitting your job? The post Attorney Sued For ‘Quiet Quitting’ Her Law Firm Job appeared first on Above the Law.

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