Above The Law
JANUARY 18, 2023
The callous disregard and lack of respect for women lawyers and lawyer moms needs to stop. The post Why Toxic Culture Is To Blame For Women Leaving Law Firms appeared first on Above the Law.
InHouseBlog
JANUARY 18, 2023
Landed an in-house counsel job that requires reviewing incoming contracts? A significant number of in-house counsel jobs involve contracting skills , and in many cases you are reviewing contracts developed by your counterparty rather than your own organization’s library of templates. Don’t fret, this is all part of the job and Contract Nerds can help you turn around a redline faster than you think.
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Attorney at Work
JANUARY 16, 2023
Brokers are the ideal referral partners for real estate attorneys. Now’s the time to nurture your relationships so you stay top of mind. Real estate attorneys, brokers and title agents are emerging from a roller coaster period that saw home sales skyrocketing throughout 2020 and 2021 before a sharp decline in 2022. While we ease […]. The post 5 Ways Real Estate Attorneys Can Get More Business This Year appeared first on Attorney at Work.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 18, 2023
The Supreme Court announced on Friday they will hear an appeal to a conviction for online stalking in a case that involves the First Amendment, as the White House calls for more attention to be placed on stalking and related crimes during National Stalking Awareness Month. . “Being stalked, whether in-person or online, means having to worry about your safety at work, at school, in public, and even at home.
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InHouseBlog
JANUARY 17, 2023
Law firm rate hikes have caused shock and awe in corporate legal departments from time immemorial. The latest rounds have been a doozy, especially taking into consideration macroeconomic trends and a shift in leverage from client to firm. Law departments can, however, take proactive steps to minimize the impact of law firm rate hikes, as this article from the Thomson Reuters Institute indicates.
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L4SB
JANUARY 18, 2023
What is an Operating Agreement? An Operating Agreement is a legal document that outlines the operating procedures of a limited liability company (or LLC). This document is a legal requirement.
Above The Law
JANUARY 19, 2023
The investigation has revealed no suspects in the leak of the draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. The post All That And The Supreme Court Still Has No Idea Who Leaked The <em>Dobbs</em> Decision appeared first on Above the Law.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 20, 2023
We hear this all the time: you should be a proactive paralegal! But what does that actually look like? This week I’m giving you a sneak peek of an important lesson I teach in our Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp that opens on January 30! I will show you what it means to be a proactive paralegal and how to stand out to your attorney by making them think you’re a mind-reader.
JURIST
JANUARY 18, 2023
The US Supreme Court Tuesday declined to hear an appeal by a professional photographer who sued a hospitality tech company for removing copyright metadata from his photos in violation of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA). The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of the case on summary judgment.
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SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 19, 2023
Share The Supreme Court has not been able to determine who leaked a draft of Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , the court said on Thursday. The unprecedented leak last May revealed that the court was privately poised to overturn the court’s landmark decisions establishing a constitutional right to an abortion.
Above The Law
JANUARY 19, 2023
Wait, is our legal system not egalitarian or something? The post Stanford Law Student Proves That Fair Play Doesn’t Really Apply To The Police appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 19, 2023
The new year began with an American tragedy: A 6-year old boy pulled out a gun in the middle of class, pointed it at his first grade teacher, Abigail Zwerner, and pulled the trigger, shooting her in the chest and causing life threatening injuries. As the nation processes the shock over the young age of this shooter, we have now learned that the boy brought the gun from home.
JURIST
JANUARY 18, 2023
The Pacific Island Forum Wednesday expressed concern in a public seminar over Japan’s plans to discharge radioactive waste from reactors damaged in the Fukushima nuclear disaster into the Pacific Ocean over 40 years. Secretary General Henry Puna discussed the findings of an independent panel of experts on Japan’s plan and claimed that Japan’s assertion of safety lacks scientific reasoning.
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SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 20, 2023
Share Gail Curley, the Supreme Court’s marshal, said on Friday that she spoke with the justices as part of her investigation into the Dobbs leak but that the justices – unlike court employees – were not asked to swear under penalty of perjury that they were not responsible for the leak. In a brief, prepared statement released by the court, Curley indicated that she “followed up on all credible leads, none of which implicated the Justices or their spouses.
Above The Law
JANUARY 20, 2023
Transitioning provides numerous opportunities to grow and expand your current law firm. The post Turn Your Law Office Into A Virtual One! appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 19, 2023
Despite tumultuous times and contentious political backdrop, the ABA Governmental Affairs Office scored major victories during the 117th Congress by working successfully with ABA leadership,…
JURIST
JANUARY 18, 2023
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Wednesday cited three Amazon facilities for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). The facilities were cited for failing to provide a safe, non-hazardous environment for employees. These citations were disclosed at a press conference held by US Attorney for the Southern Di strict of New York Damian Williams and Assistant Secretary of Labor Douglas Parker.
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SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 14, 2023
Share On Wednesday, in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools , the court will take up the case of Miguel Perez, a deaf student who says that a Michigan school district failed for years to provide him with a qualified sign language interpreter, leaving him an “academic and social outcast.” The justices will decide whether and when federal education law required him to fully pursue his claims against the school district in administrative proceedings before seeking relief in federal court.
Above The Law
JANUARY 18, 2023
And to think, this all started because a monkey named Naruto took a picture. The post Imitation Is The Best Form Of Flattery. Flattery Is Not A Defense To Copyright Infringement. appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 18, 2023
For some academics, researching, writing, editing and publishing a scholarly piece of work can take months, if not years, of painstaking effort, diligent commitment and…
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2023
The government of Canada will proceed with the repatriation of 19 Canadian women and children being held at detention camps in northeast Syria. The lawyer for the applicants, Lawrence Greenspon, Thursday confirmed in an exclusive interview with the CBC that a “mutually acceptable” agreement has been reached. The agreement stems from a court action brought by the detained Canadians’ family members under the name “BOLOH” (“Bring Our Loved Ones Home”).
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The Crime Report
JANUARY 18, 2023
The high-profile case between the Securities and Exchange Commission and blockchain company Ripple Labs, Inc. has received renewed media attention lately and appears to be moving toward a decision. Rumors previously circulated suggesting a decision might be reached by mid-December, but as of the time of writing, no decision has been made. . Ripple, along with current CEO Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian Larsen, former-CEO and board chair, were charged with violations of the Securities Act of 1
Above The Law
JANUARY 17, 2023
Sunnyside is promoting “Dry(ish)” January that promotes drinking in moderation versus complete sobriety. The company offers a direct-to-consumer app that helps users make a plan for their drinking and provides peer coaching.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 19, 2023
Jamie Spannhake | When we set a “goal” to experience joy, we may end up having one of our best years yet — personally, financially and professionally. The post 10 Ways to Experience Joy for a Successful 2023 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JANUARY 16, 2023
The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) Monday released a report identifying international companies which are helping the Myanmar military junta ( Tatmadaw ) to commit atrocities by supplying them weapons it has used to repress the country’s population. Titled “Fatal Business: Supplying the Myanmar Military’s Weapon Production,” the report argues that the junta’s gross violation of human rights on a daily basis may amount to crimes against humanity.
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