LegalSifter
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Managing contracts in-house can be challenging, time-consuming, and costly for many companies. As contract complexity increases, more organizations are choosing to outsource contract operations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and minimize risks. Lets explore the reasons behind this trend and the ROI benefits of outsourcing contract management.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Gray Robinson | When pushed too hard by perfectionism, your brain can get stuck reacting to problems, not solving them. The post Mastering the Balance: When Perfectionism and Procrastination Work Together appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Paralegal.edu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In April 2024, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) conducted a comprehensive site visit of Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) as part of the renewal of accreditation efforts started in 2023. The site visit team provided CALS staff with very positive feedback during their exit interview, with only three recommendations for improvement.
JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The South Korean Parliament approved the impeachment motions against the Justice Minister and Police Chief for their involvement in the planning and execution of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law decree at the 2nd plenary session of the 419th National Assembly on Thursday. Additionally, the parliament approved new laws to appoint two special prosecutors to thoroughly investigate Yoon’s martial law declaration and the stock manipulation incident of Yoon’s spouse,
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley and Representatives Diana Harshbarger and Jake Auchincloss introduced the Patients Before Monopolies Act on Wednesday. It aims to prohibit the parent company of a PBM or insurer from owning a pharmacy business. The post Senators, Representatives Introduce Bill That Would Ban Joint Ownership of PBMs and Pharmacies appeared first on MedCity News.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
He put kids in prison for profit. But that doesn't mean he wasn't a candidate for clemency. The post Biden Commutes Scumbag Former Judge’s Sentence appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up a challenge to California’s vehicle emissions standards as well as a Wisconsin case concerning tax exemptions for religious organizations. In Diamond Alternative Energy LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency , the court will consider a challenge from fuel producers against the Clean Air Act provision allowing California to adopt its own emissions standards.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
You can say a lot without actually speaking. The post Clarence Thomas’s Long History Of Keeping Quiet appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The Hong Kong District Court on Thursday found seven protesters guilty of rioting in relation to the mob violence at the Yuen Long subway station during the citys anti-extradition movement in 2019. The seven defendants, including former pro-democratic lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting, were convicted of rioting for provoking the “white-clad gang” by throwing objects and spraying them with a fire hose on July 21, 2019.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Qualified immunity strikes again. The post Appeals Court: Permanently Injuring A 13-Year-Old Because He Wouldnt Take His Hand Out Of His Pockets Isnt A Rights Violation appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Minnesota and New Jersey sued Glock, Inc. (Glock) and its parent company Glock Ges.m.b.H. in their respective states on Thursday for selling semi-automatic handguns that are easily convertible to machine guns. The two states are seeking an injunction that would prevent Glock from selling such handguns, and Minnesota specifically seeks an order for Glock to modify their handgun design to prevent easy machine gun modifications.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The brief stops here. At the lawyer's desk. Not the paralegal's. The post Lawyers Should Own Up To Their Paralegals’ Mistakes appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
“U.S. Court Denies TikToks Request to Freeze Sale-or-Ban Law; TikTok had sought to temporarily freeze a law that requires its Chinese parent to sell the app or face a U.S. ban next month; The case may now head to the Supreme Court”: Sapna Maheshwari of The New York Times has this report.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
‘Tis the season to be wealthy! Freshfields rang in some holiday cheer by announcing bonuses! The Biglaw firm reported $2,662,160,000 in gross revenue in and profits per equity partner of $2,982,000 in 2023, according to the most recent Global 200 ranking. Unlike Scrooge, they’re freely sharing out the wealth! The firm is matching the Milbank […] The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Announces Fresh New Bonuses!
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
“When should a judge recuse? The decision should take 5 minutes. When in doubt, I follow my five-minute rule.” Former D.C. Circuit Judge David S. Tatel has this essay online at The Washington Post.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
An examination of how the parole system works against those who are ready to be released as rehabilitated. The post New HBO Documentary ‘Nature Of The Crime’ Puts The Oftentimes Ineffective Parole System On Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
“What is the Future of the Federalist Society? The Federalist Society’s playbook must change if it is to continue leading the conservative legal movement.” Josh Blackman has this essay online at Civitas Outlook.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Associates can pick their billable hours and compensation. The post Biglaw Firm Offering Massive Flexibility To Associates With New Compensation Scheme appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 13, 2024
“Federal judge who refuses mental evaluation at age 97 fights suspension; Judge Pauline Newman is the nation’s oldest federal judge”: Michael Dorgan of Fox News has this report. [Fact check — Judge Newman is not the oldest federal judge , although she may be the oldest in active service.] Ishita Srivastava of The Daily Mail (UK) reports that “ America’s oldest federal judge, 97, desperately trying to cling on to her job as others say she’s past her prime
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Which firms have the highest job satisfaction? The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Lawyers Happy Place appeared first on Above the Law.
JonathanTurley
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Almost twenty years ago, the country was outraged by allegations of an African-American stripper that she was hired and then gang raped by white Duke Lacrosse players. The story followed an all-too-familiar pattern. The media, professors, and pundits immediately treated the allegations as true and declared the crime as a manifestation of our racist society.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
These bonuses will hit bank accounts today. Congrats! The post Small Firm, Big Bonuses: Boutique Firm Offers Biglaw-Style Bonuses To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 13, 2024
On 14 and 15 February 2025, the 5th iteration of the German Conference for Young Researchers in Private International Law will take place at the University of Heidelberg. The conference which is being organized by Felix Berner, Andreas Engel, Aron Johanson, Markus Lieberknecht, Sophia Schwemmer, Ann-Kathrin Vo, Charlotte Wendland, and Anton Zimmermann is dedicated to the topic of ‘Digital transformation and Private International Law.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Some bonus money you can (anti)trust in! The post Midsize Firm Rings In Bonus Cash Before The Holidays! appeared first on Above the Law.
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Every two years, the ICC Institute of World Business Law awards a prize worth 10,000 to the best doctoral dissertation or long essay on on international commercial law (including arbitration) written by an author under the age of 40 in English or French. Submissions can be made until 7 April 2025. More information can be found in the flyer and in the prize rules.
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