Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Business name: ViÅ„as & Deluca Miami Injury Lawyers…

Business name: ViÅ„as & Deluca Miami Injury Lawyers…

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Choice-of-Law Provisions in Restrictive Covenant Agreements

Mindful of certain states' laws which limit the enforceability of restrictive covenants, as well as the existence of a multi-state workforce, employers …
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Facebook Keeps Data Secret, Letting Conservative Bias Claims Persist

Conservatives accuse Facebook of being biased against right-wing views, but engagement data tells a different story. The most popular content on Facebook, though, remains a secret.
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Interfaith leaders join opposition to jobs law, call for judicial review

Indonesian religious figures have joined members of the public who stand in opposition to the newly passed Job Creation Law, calling for a judicial …
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

New Jersey's Governor Signs Landmark Environmental Justice Bill into Law

New Jersey's Governor Signs Landmark Environmental Justice Bill into Law

The law will be one of the toughest of its kind on top polluters, and is one of the most stringent environmental justice laws in the country, said the Office of …
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Election Commission adds lawyer as Nashville referendum legal battle gears up

But each for different reasons. The commissioners discussed the petition language being legally flawed and debated at length whether to remove some …
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Google Sees Deal Within Reach on Australian Law to Pay for News

… on legislation that would force it to pay for Australian news, as the U.S. giant continues a public campaign to get the proposed law watered down.
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In Latest Partner Hire, Mintz Adds M&A Lawyer from McDermott

Ivan Present, a corporate attorney from McDermott, is the latest partner hire for Mintz, which has added 16 partners in all this year.       

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Recognize The Signs of Suicide and Find Help

Recognize The Signs of Suicide and Find Help

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people between the ages of 15 to 34 in the United States, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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Support for Families When A Suicide Attempt Hits Home

Find resources that could help you and your family after a suicide attempt by a loved one.
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The Gettysburg Address, 155 Years Later

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech during a ceremony to dedicate a cemetery to Union soldiers killed at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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For the Global 200, Last Year Was the Calm Before the Storm

Before the pandemic, the Global 200 made meaningful gains in 2019. But 2020 will bring dramatic change.       

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

2 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies Shot In Apparent 'Ambush' Near Train Station

2 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies Shot In Apparent 'Ambush' Near Train Station

The deputies were able to radio for help and were transported to St. Francis Medical Center, where they underwent surgery.
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Citing New Security Law, US Warns of Hong Kong Travel Risk

The security law targets what it deems acts of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign elements, but critics say the broad wording also …
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Colorado's hair discrimination law — the CROWN Act — goes into effect

By Patty Nieberg, The Associated Press/Report for America. A Colorado law aimed at protecting workers and students from discrimination against …
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Americans Brace for Changes to $600-a-Week Benefit

As Congress debates the next coronavirus relief package, millions of Americans are waiting to see if the extra $600-a-week unemployment benefit will be extended or reduced. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday reports. Photo: Bryan Woolston/Reuters
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Undocumented immigrants can now get NJ professional licenses as Murphy signs law

Undocumented immigrants can now get NJ professional licenses as Murphy signs law

Technically, federal law prohibits employers from hiring people living in the U.S. illegally. But federal law does allow states to pass their own laws to …
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Davis Wright Lays Off 39 Staff Members After 'Fundamental Shift' in Firm Operations

The layoffs were “not a cost-cutting measure,” the firm said, as it rolled back other austerity measures.       

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Zentalis Pharmaceuticals Appoints Alexis Pinto as Chief Legal Officer

Ms. Pinto joins Zentalis with over 20 years of legal and strategic business development experience in the healthcare industry, most recently at …
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Food scrap haulers see uptick in business after statewide compost law

DUXBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – It's the law to compost food scraps in Vermont, and now it's giving smaller business owners a chance to shine. Small food …
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Police: Drunken driver hits 90 mph while double the legal limit

Police: Drunken driver hits 90 mph while double the legal limit

A driver with double the legal blood alcohol level buzzed through Shelby at 90 mph before police caught up to him, according to reports. Keith Bernard …
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Big Law Firms Are Forcing Out More Unproductive Partners as Recession Stalls Profits

Law firms are picking up the pace of “counseling out” equity and nonequity partners, many of which are in the hard-hit corporate space, sources said.       

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America's CEOs Stated A New Goal. Now Law Firms See Opportunities in Getting Them There

Firms such Wachtell, Paul Weiss, Freshfields and Winston & Strawn are guiding clients toward ESG goals.       

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Call for parliament to review assisted dying law in England and Wales

Relatives of people who have brought legal cases on assisted dying are for the first time making a joint appeal for an inquiry into the current law in …
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Police: Drunken driver hits 90 mph while double the legal limit Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Constitutional Law Scholar Chemerinsky to Lead UC Berkeley Law

Constitutional Law Scholar Chemerinsky to Lead UC Berkeley Law

Erwin Chemerinsky is the new dean at UC Berkeley School of Law.
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Crowell & Moring Hires Homeland Security Lawyer in Los Angeles

Crowell & Moring hired a lawyer from the Department of Homeland Security.
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Iowa Bankruptcy Judge Scolds Weil Gotshal Over High Fees

The Iowa judge who is overseeing the bankruptcy of aerospace-parts manufacturer Wellman Dynamics Corp. called a legal bill from the Weil, Gotshal & Manges law firm “staggering” and cut the firm’s million-dollar payment in half.
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Call It a Crisis: Law Firms Need to Quickly Respond to Needs of Working Parents

“Your employees are in the midst of deciding what their future looks like and, in many cases, whether it includes you.” Volta Talent Strategies consultants argue firms can use this as a chance to stand out and retain talent.       

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Susman Godfrey Elects First Woman Managing Partner

Susman Godfrey Elects First Woman Managing Partner

Kalpana Srinivasan, a partner in Los Angeles who has spent her career at Susman Godfrey, was elected a managing partner of the trial firm, filling a slot open with the death of firm founder and managing partner Stephen Susman in July.       

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Five Ways USAGov Can Help Your Family Connect in 2019

For 2019, set goals to create an emergency plan, protect your credit, and expand your family knowledge and time together.
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Ahead of the Curve: Teaching In the COVID-19 Era

What Should Law Teaching Look Like Next Semester? The fall semester is fast approaching and there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what …
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ALSPs Are Still More Threat Than Partner to Law Firms

Law firms have tried to stake out a distinct territory inside the legal ecosystem as providers of high-end advisory services, but as the demand for process-oriented work continues to fuel ALSPs, firms could nevertheless find their footprint shrinking.       

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Susman Godfrey Elects First Woman Managing Partner Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Negotiations Continue For New COVID-19 Relief Bill

Negotiations Continue For New COVID-19 Relief Bill

Top congressional Democrats continue to meet with top White House officials about the next coronavirus relief package. But they disagree on how to handle money for jobless aid, states, and schools.
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Realty Law Digest

Realty Law Digest. Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses “Agudas Chasidei Chabad of the U.S. v. Congregation Lubavitch Inc.,”.
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Americans Brace for Changes to $600-a-Week Benefit

As Congress debates the next coronavirus relief package, millions of Americans are waiting to see if the extra $600-a-week unemployment benefit will be extended or reduced. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday reports. Photo: Bryan Woolston/Reuters
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Pressure Mounts To Restore Low-Cost Legal Services Program

In June, Washington's supreme court voted 7-2 to put an end to the state's pioneering Limited Legal License Technician program. The program …
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Negotiations Continue For New COVID-19 Relief Bill Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Covington teen Nick Sandmann's attorney threatens CNN, Washington Post with more legal action

Covington teen Nick Sandmann's attorney threatens CNN, Washington Post with more legal action

Stelter shared a tweet by Mark Zaid, who speculated about how much money Sandmann walked away with from the settlement. “Those with zero legal …
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EU Levels Sanctions Over Hong Kong Security Law, Inching Toward Tough US Stance on China

Earlier this month a spokesperson for the mission said that charges by the leader of the EU parliament that the new security law undermines freedom …
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Chicago Bar Task Force Recs Steer Clear of Outside Ownership in Law Firms

The first voluntary bar group to address regulatory reform aimed at increasing access to justice instead proposed a new “intermediary model” allowing lawyers to affiliate with larger networks for branding and ancillary services.       

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One Laid Groundwork For The ADA; The Other Grew Up Under Its Promises

As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30, a founder of the disability rights movement, Judy Heumann, talks to activist Imani Barbarin, born a few months after the landmark law was signed.
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Covington teen Nick Sandmann's attorney threatens CNN, Washington Post with more legal action Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Cahill Snags London Partner Duo From Allen & Overy

Cahill Snags London Partner Duo From Allen & Overy

A&;O partners Jonathan Brownson and Jake Keaveny are joining their new firm in September.       

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Is a will a legal document? Owner of house says in will that…

Is a will a legal document? Owner of house says in will that upon sale of house after his death that half of proceeds should go to his children. Person dies and his widow sells house without telling children. What recourse is there ? (Replies: 1)
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Poll Shows Arizona Voters Back Legal Marijuana Measure As Officials Verify Signatures

Poll Shows Arizona Voters Back Legal Marijuana Measure As Officials Verify Signatures. Published. 4 hours ago. on. July 21, 2020. By. Tom Angell.
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An Advocate For The Wrongly Convicted Reflects On Faith, Justice And Innocence

“I saw firsthand how police and prosecutors manipulate evidence, coerce witnesses into giving false testimony,” says Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries. His memoir is When Truth is All You Have.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Picayune law office burns overnight. Here's how it's connected to a missing persons case.

Picayune law office burns overnight. Here's how it's connected to a missing persons case.

(WLOX) – A law office belonging to the father of a man wanted in connection to a missing person's case has burned down. The practice of attorney …
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UK Ban of Huawei From 5G Networks Seen as Win for U.S.

The British government said it will ban wireless carriers in the country from buying new Huawei equipment and require the Chinese company to remove its technology from U.K.’s 5G networks by 2027. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains the significance. Photo: Tolga Akmen/ AFP
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Wachtell, Weil and Latham Land Roles in Largest US M&A Deal of 2020

Deals are down over 50% in 2020, but the $21 billion merger between Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated Products is a welcome shot in the arm.       

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Medico-Legal Journal

Table of contents for Medico-Legal Journal, 88, 2, Jul 01, 2020.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Supreme Court Rules State 'Faithless Elector' Laws Constitutional

Supreme Court Rules State 'Faithless Elector' Laws Constitutional

The decision could directly affect the election, which will take place in November amid a pandemic and a partial economic collapse.
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Ex-Foley & Lardner Partner Charged With Insider Trading

A Florida lawyer is accused of insider trading using internal law firm documents.
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Dozens of Big Law Firms Received Millions in PPP Loan Funds

At least 45 law firms in the Am Law 200 received SBA loans this year.       

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How the Supreme Court Could Shake Up the Political Landscape

This year’s Supreme Court decisions could have big political consequences. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains what kind of impact the court’s recent rulings could have on this year’s presidential election. Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Zuma Press

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Supreme Court Rules State 'Faithless Elector' Laws Constitutional Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B. V. (19-46)

Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B. V. (19-46)

A term styled “generic.com” is a generic name for a class of goods or services—and thus ineligible for federal trademark protection—only if the term has that meaning to consumers.
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4 Things You Should Know About the 2020 Census

Your response to the 2020 Census matters. But you may be unsure about what to expect. If you’re confused or simply want to know more, explore USAGov’s guide of things you should know before filling out the census.
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Morgan Lewis Hires Nine-Person Cooley London IP Team

This is the latest team expansion for Morgan Lewis in London, which bolstered its office there with four hires earlier in 2020.       

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Four Tips for Holiday Giving

Use these tips from USAGov to help make your donations count and celebrate the holiday spirit of giving.
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Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B. V. (19-46) Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

New Casework Up, Law Firm Billing Volumes Down, Survey Finds

New Casework Up, Law Firm Billing Volumes Down, Survey Finds

In a survey of law firm respondents, 25% are forfeiting more revenue due to unpaid bills compared to the months leading up the COVID-19 outbreak.       

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If Cash Is King, Do Law Firms Need to Change Their Business Model to Keep Up?

In the midst of an economic crisis, the traditional operating model, in which firms strip the balance sheet clean at the end of each fiscal year, distributing all the profits to the partnership and starting fresh, looks more and more like a liability.       

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COVID-19 Proved Associates Can Work Remotely, but Will Partners Ignore the Success?

Associates say COVID-19 shows they can maintain productively and quality when working remotely. But the traditional mindset and setup of law firms may curtail any flexibility gained during the pandemic.       

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Real Estate Law & Practice

Real Estate Law & Practice. In this Special Report: “The Third Ground: Renegotiating Office Leases Post-COVID,” “Exchange of Enhancements for …
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New Casework Up, Law Firm Billing Volumes Down, Survey Finds Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Association of Corporate Counsel Honors Legal Departments, External Partners as 2020 Value Champions

Association of Corporate Counsel Honors Legal Departments, External Partners as 2020 Value Champions

“What is really striking to me is that this group of champions demonstrate how innovation propagates in an organization,” Catherine Moynihan, executive director of ACC Legal Operations, told Corporate Counsel.       

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Read President Trump's Executive Order On Policing

The White House unveiled an executive order on Tuesday following national protests over policing in black communities. Read the document here.
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Former Baker McKenzie Chief Paul Rawlinson Died by Suicide, Inquest Hears

The former head of global firm Baker McKenzie died in April 2019 after temporarily stepping down from his role.       

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Kahler v. Kansas (18-6135)

Due process does not require Kansas to adopt an insanity test that turns on a defendant’s ability to recognize that his crime was morally wrong.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. City of New York (18-280)

New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. City of New York (18-280)

Petitioners’ claim for declaratory and injunctive relief with respect to the City’s old rule on transporting firearms is moot, and any claim for damages with respect to that rule may be addressed in the first instance by the Court of Appeals and the District Court on remand.
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'It Could Have Been Me': Black Attorneys Reflect on George Floyd's Death and What Comes Next

Black attorneys and legal industry leaders recounted their own experiences with racism and their hopes for the future.       

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Call to GCs: What Are You Prepared to Do to Prevent the Endemic Asphyxiation of Black Legal Careers?

Will self-described supporters of diversity and opportunity in the profession finally step-up and engage in meaningful efforts to address the lack of accessibility to meaningful work, business and opportunities for Black and other minority lawyers?       

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Squire Patton Boggs Cuts Ties With Former Senate Leader Trent Lott

The sudden move comes during a period of intense attention on racial inequalities nationwide, and the former U.S. senator carries with him significant baggage.       

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New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. City of New York (18-280) Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC (18-938)

Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC (18-938)

A bankruptcy court’s order unreservedly denying relief from the automatic stay of creditor debt-collection efforts outside the bankruptcy forum, see 11 U. S. C. §362(a), is final and immediately appealable under 28 U. S. C. §158(a).
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Turkey: Rewards Offered for Help in Cracking Down on Terrorists

Intelligence activities; National security; Terrorism – On August 31, 2015, Turkish authorities issued a new regulation to reward persons who assist in the capture of perpetrators of terrorism. Similar payments for information on terrorist crimes and suspects have been made available in… The Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress covers legal news and developments worldwide.
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Need A Witness For Your Mail-In Ballot? New Pandemic Lawsuits Challenge Old Rules

Among the main targets are requirements such as signing a ballot envelope, or getting a witness or notary to sign it. Small details matter a lot and could affect the outcome in November.
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Rotkiske v. Klemm (18-328)

Absent the application of an equitable doctrine, the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act’s statute of limitations for bringing a private civil action against debt collectors who engage in certain prohibited practices, 15 U. S. C. §1692k(d), begins to run when the alleged violation occurs, not when it is discovered.
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Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC (18-938) Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Locals Work to Repeal Sex Education Law

Locals Work to Repeal Sex Education Law

Locals Work to Repeal Sex Education Law. Support: Referendum Needs 60,000 More Signatures by June 10 to Get on Ballot. By Jackson Gardner / …
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The WSJ Law Blog: 2006-2017

More than a decade ago, The Wall Street Journal launched Law Blog. It had a simple name but a novel approach to legal coverage in the pre-Twitter era. The goal: to deliver readers interested in national legal affairs the latest news and rapid authoritative analysis.
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The Various Shades of Blue (Slips)

For federal judicial nominations, the Senate adheres to a custom known as the “blue slip,” a form that senators fill out to register support for or opposition to nominees to serve on courts in their state. If a home-state senator, Democrat or Republican, objects to the president’s nominee by withholding or returning a negative blue […]
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What's New Now? Tech Helping Firms Keep Pace With Evolving Reopening Mandates

Multiple law firms have invested in back to work information technology, saying it offers the speed and cost-friendliness law firms need to keep clients up-to-date on the evolving shutdown lifts.       

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Presidential Campaign Ramps Up With New Ads From Both Sides

The Presidential Campaign Ramps Up With New Ads From Both Sides

The coronavirus has put a strain on the 2020 presidential campaign, but now President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are ramping up efforts with the release of new ads. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains the current state of the campaign. Photo: AP

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From Hollywood to Bagram, Big Law to Fighting COVID-19: A Sheppard Mullin Associate's Unusual Path

John Drdek says writing for the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” being a corporate litigator and handling public affairs for the Navy are more similar than one might expect.       

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German court nixes law allowing foreign telecom monitoring

The complaint against the foreign intelligence service, the BND, came after a law was changed allowing the agency, starting in 2017, to collect and …
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Stinson Names First-Ever Female Managing Partner to Lead Its Next Strategic Moves

Incoming managing partner Allison Murdock said Stinson is looking to expand its ranks across its 13 offices, and is eyeing other markets to expand into.       

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The Presidential Campaign Ramps Up With New Ads From Both Sides Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Citizen's arrest laws aren't cut and dry. Here's what you need to know

Citizen's arrest laws aren't cut and dry. Here's what you need to know

What the law says about citizen's arrests … However, there are some commonalities: In general, citizen's arrest laws let a citizen detain someone if …
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Carlton Fields Says Blockchain Consultancy Marks Law Firm First

Partner Huhnsik Chung is serving as CEO of SQrBlock Solutions, launching the the wholly owned subsidiary just four months after he joined the firm from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.       

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Thompson & Knight Fires Staffer Over 'Threatening' Social Media Post

In a social media post, a former document services manager for the firm had threatened to show a security guard his shooting range report for a Glock instead of his COVID-19 test results.       

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United States v. Sineneng-Smith (19-67)

The Ninth Circuit panel’s drastic departure from the principle of party presentation constituted an abuse of discretion where the court reached out to decide a question never raised by respondent, namely, whether 8 U. S. C. §1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) is unconstitutionally overbroad.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Data From Hundreds of Law Firms Left 'Exposed' on Open Platform

Data From Hundreds of Law Firms Left 'Exposed' on Open Platform

The data from some of the largest firms in the world included security-hashed passwords, partial security authentication details and business emails.       

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Weil Nabs First Big Retail Bankruptcy of Pandemic Era as J. Crew Succumbs to Chapter 11

Milbank and Hunton Andrews Kurth also have roles in the case as the coronavirus helps topple a retail giant.       

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As Texas Reopens, Most Law Firms Stick With Remote Work

One Houston trial firm is moving back into its offices on Monday, but most Texas firms are still in the early stages of planning their eventual return.       

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Judge Says He Faced No Political Pressure From McConnell To Retire

Judge Thomas Griffith denied allegations that he was pushed to step down to allow Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to fill his seat with a longtime ally, Justin Walker.
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Data From Hundreds of Law Firms Left 'Exposed' on Open Platform Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

State Bar offering free legal consultation on coronavirus issues like unemployment, custody

State Bar offering free legal consultation on coronavirus issues like unemployment, custody

LANSING, MI — Michigan residents in need of legal advice surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for a free legal consultation through the …
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Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc. (18-1233)

A plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit is not required to show that a defendant willfully infringed the plaintiff’s trademark as a precondition to an award of profits.
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Armstrong Teasdale Launches in Utah as Salt Lake City Boom Continues

Former Snell & Wilmer partner Michael Gehret says his new firm has ambitions to add dozens of lawyers in Salt Lake City, which has been cementing its reputation as a high-tech hub.       

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Supreme Court Dismisses A Gun Rights Case, Favors Insurance Companies

The Supreme Court has dismissed a gun rights case in New York and ruled in favor of insurance companies seeking compensation for their losses.
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State Bar offering free legal consultation on coronavirus issues like unemployment, custody Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian (17-1498)

Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian (17-1498)

The Montana Supreme Court erred by holding that respondent landowners were not potentially responsible parties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and thus did not need the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval to take remedial action.
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After Inmate Deaths, Mississippi Faces Pressure To Reform Its Prisons

The state of Mississippi is the subject of lawsuits and a federal investigation following the deaths of more than 30 inmates in its prison system since late last year.
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Coronavirus Update: Small-Business Aid Deal, Americans Fear Early Restriction Lift

The Treasury and Democrats say they are close on a new rescue deal for small businesses, debate over lockdowns ramps up as the U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 40,000, and what to expect from earnings this week. WSJ’s Jason Bellini has the latest on the pandemic. Photo: David Poller/Zuma Press
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Kids and Depression

Learn the signs and risk factors for depression in teens and younger children and find out how you can help them heal.
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Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian (17-1498) Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

At A New York Prison, Social Distancing 'Is Impossible,' Inmate Says

At A New York Prison, Social Distancing 'Is Impossible,' Inmate Says

John J. Lennon, who is incarcerated at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, describes packed conditions at the prison, where inmates had been banned from wearing protective face coverings.
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Orrick Cuts Salaries, Delays First-Year Associate Start Dates to 2021

Like many other firms that have recently announced cost-cutting measures, Orrick chair Mitch Zuklie said in a statement that the economic impact on Orrick is unclear and that the cuts were implemented now in order to save jobs in the future.       

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Ahead of the Curve: Early Feedback on Online Legal Education

I'm Karen Sloan, legal education editor at Law.com, and I'll be your host for this weekly look at innovation and notable developments in legal education.
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1 Family Has 5 Cases of Coronavirus: How a Connecticut Lawyer Is Coping

A Connecticut attorney discusses the impact of COVID-19 on her family.       

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At A New York Prison, Social Distancing 'Is Impossible,' Inmate Says Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Walmart Faces Lawsuit Over Worker's Death From Coronavirus Complications

Walmart Faces Lawsuit Over Worker's Death From Coronavirus Complications

The wrongful-death case alleges Walmart ignored symptoms and failed to safeguard workers. The legal complaint is by the family of one of two employees from the same store who died in recent weeks.
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Diversity Lab CEO's Recession Advice for Law Firm Leaders? Double Down on Diversity

Caren Ulrich Stacy, who once served as head of talent for Arnold & Porter and Cooley, says that diverse lawyers could bear the brunt of an economic downturn.       

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Morrison & Foerster to Get Some, Not All, Plaintiffs' Records From Freshfields, Linklaters in 'Mommy Track' Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Morrison & Foerster could subpoena the international firms for records that could bolster its defense against claims that Morrison & Foerster discriminated against pregnant women and mothers when making decisions about hiring, work assignments and promotions.       

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Administrative Law Judge Association Says Effort to Force Partial Contract Is 'Union Busting'

Officials with the union representing administrative law judges said the Social Security Administration is trying to implement an unfinished collective …
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Walmart Faces Lawsuit Over Worker's Death From Coronavirus Complications Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens

Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens

In communities forced to quarantine because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), social studies teachers are venturing into the distance learning space and parents are seeking ways to keep homebound teenagers constructively occupied. A series of U.S. Courts online civics resources can help fill this void, by stimulating critical thinking and thoughtful discussions.

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Japanese Gaming Billionaire Taps Dentons in $50 Million Fee Fight With Bartlit Beck

Kazuo Okada claims an arbitration panel that found he owes millions to Bartlit Beck ignored his medical reasons for not traveling to a U.S. hearing.       

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Pryor Cashman Furloughs Some Associates, Citing Interrupted Workflow

Another New York midsize firm, Rivkin Radler, announced its own cost-saving moves this week by withholding partner pay and reducing associate and staff pay.       

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Brad Karp: The Legal Community Must Protect Workers and Small Businesses From Coronavirus Fallout

In this time of fear and isolation, it is imperative that we in the legal profession not lose sight of our professional obligation to help others in need.       

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Online Tools Make Civics Accessible to Teachers, Parents, and Teens Aviku Law Resources

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Disability Groups File Federal Complaint About COVID-19 Care Rationing Plans

Disability Groups File Federal Complaint About COVID-19 Care Rationing Plans

People with disabilities are asking the federal government to stop what they say are care-rationing plans from states and hospitals, which could possibly deny them treatment for COVID-19.
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PG&E Will Plead Guilty To 84 Counts Of Involuntary Manslaughter During 2018 Wildfire

California utility PG&E has agreed to plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter related to the massive Camp Fire. The 2018 wildfire destroyed the town of Paradise, Calif.
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Sign up for Free Access to "Introduction to Constitutional Law" 11-Hour Video Library

We are also pleased that many professors–both law school and undergraduate–have adopted the book as a supplement. Moreover, many law students …
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An attorney is a person who practices law. Taking frequently abstract legal theories and applying them to every day circumstances is a foundational element of what attorneys do. The function of a law firm varies greatly throughout various legal jurisdictions

Becoming referred to as an attorney is contingent upon the local bar association according to specific state a man practices in. As a result, the meaning of the term law firm may differ from location to location.
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The laws domain of influence could be put into 2 domains. General public law has to do with federal government and the community, including laws regarding the constitution, administrative laws, and criminal law. Personal law deals with legal disputes involving people and/or corporations in areas which can include contracts, property, torts & delicts and industrial and commercial law.

Legal professionals believe that the court system reveals fundamentally ethical combined with immutable rules of human nature. The idea of “natural law” surfaced in ancient thought systems at once plus correlation with the concept of justice.
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Historic Egyptian law going back as far as 3,000 Before christ, took it’s source from the concept of Maat and categorized by custom, societal equal rights and equity.

Close to 1760 B . c ., the ancient king Hammurabi further expanded Babylonian court life insurance lawyers systems, by organizing and engraving it in stone. Hammurabi put numerous replications of his particular court system codes through the entire empire of Babylon for the entire population to see; this slowly became referred to as Codex Hammurabi.

Legal professionals are paid for their work in many ways. In individual law suits, they will work for an hourly payment as documented in a billable hour configuration,a contigent expense (commonly in scenarios related to accidental injuries), or a one time charge when the matter is easy. In general, almost all legal professionals hammer out a written expense arrangement beforehand and may even call for a non refundable amount at the start.

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The lastest scientific studies propose that when lawyers require a fixed price in lieu of charging by the hour, they work less effectively on account of customers and clientele get worse end results. In a lot of different countries you will find fee shifting agreements through which the loser has to repay the winning groups expenses; the United States Of America can a life insurance company deny a claim is the main exception to this policy, whereas subsequently, its law makers have created numerous exclusions on the so called “American Rule” of no price shifting.


Japan was the 1st country to start modifying its judicial system along traditional western lines, by integrating facets of the French, but predominantly the German Civil Codes.

State imposed regulations can be created by using a collective legislature or by using a singular council, bringing about statutes, by way of executive by decretums and policies, or set in place by judges via precedent, usually in normal court system jurisdictions.


Men can make lawfully binding legal contracts, including https://www.lassenlaw.com/contact-us1 negotiation documents that may possibly choose to settle for alternate intercession to the conventional courtroom process. The invention of laws themselves may very well be affected by, together with the civil liberties protected within.

The court system shapes governmental policies, finance, history and contemporary culture in several means and operates as a arbitrator of interactions with citizens.

Some people trained in law put their proficiencies to utilize outside of the legal domain

The prevailing manner of applying intercontinental law is simply help yourself, this is the reaction by countries to presumed breaches of world wide obligations by other states.

Public intercontinental legislative systems are generally made by itnl. institutions, like best life insurance lawyers the U . N . (that was made subsequent to the failure of the League of Nations to put a stop to World War 2).


In civil judicial systems, contract and tort belong to a broad area of agreements, while trusts law is processed under statutory programs or world wide rules.

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