NEW YORK, NY (August 24, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has appointed new office leadership in its Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis and Orlando offices. In Atlanta, Justin R. Barnes will serve as office managing principal (OMP). Justin succeeds Todd Van Dyke, who […] Read More
M Street, a high-energy rock and dance band, was two songs into its set list Wednesday night at Cook’s Corner bar and restaurant when, without a sound, 59-year-old John Patrick Snowling, holding two handguns, pointed one of them at his estranged wife, Marie Snowling, and shot her in the jaw. It […] Read More
(Photo of Janis C. Puracal by Michael Schmitt/ABA Journal) “Two years of pure hell.” This is how Forensic Justice Project executive director and attorney Janis C. Puracal describes the fight to free her brother, Jason Puracal, after he almost died in Nicaragua’s notorious La Modelo prison. In 2011, Jason was […] Read More
Donald Trump, who has led a literally gilded life, got a close look Thursday at the grimy Fulton County Jail — the kind of facility where, if he is convicted of the charges brought by Dist. Atty. Fani Willis, he may spend the rest of his life. He couldn’t have […] Read More
With more customers, you get more: -Revenue -Brand recognition Therefore, when you put it on paper, it makes perfect sense why growing your customer base should be a big priority for your business moving forward. When it comes to actually attracting more customers, many methods have been tried and tested […] Read More
Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Increase Unabated Year After Year – A Pedestrian is Killed Every 75 Minutes in the U.S. (GHSA) ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Maglite® brand partners up with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during the deadliest month of the year, […] Read More
Stroock Still Hasn’t Struck A Merging Partner: Some of the lawyers won’t stick around to see who the lucky winner is. Rhymes You Can Take Notes From: Georgia Law is offering a Rick Ross class. Barbie Would Be Proud: This law school just enrolled its largest class of women. He’s […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — FineShare is an intelligent software company that offers innovative solutions to enhance multimedia experiences for individuals and businesses. In July, FineShare launched Online Voice Changer which is based on AI Voice Cloning technology. This month, FineShare is proud to introduce FineShare Singify, an innovative […] Read More
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Wednesday, August 23, 2023 On several occasions, we wrote regarding a Michigan state court ruling that struck down Michigan’s PFAS regulations related to drinking water enforceable limits, with the ensuing appeal in December 2022 by the state. We last updated that at recent oral arguments on the issue, […] Read More
Meet you at Recess. Photo by Lisa Hu Chen There have been times when we wanted to head to the Recess Room for a midday meal but forgot it was only open for dinner service. Turns out we weren’t the only ones who thought this way. As of early November, […] Read More
Amnesty International on Thursday called for the application of universal jurisdiction against members of the Taliban accused of crimes under international law. Universal jurisdiction in this case would give any country the ability to prosecute Taliban members for violations of international law. Amnesty International said on the platform X (Twitter), “The […] Read More
Jim Alexander: Until Wednesday evening, the big story of the week was USC’s hiring of Jennifer Cohen from the University of Washington as their new athletic director. And we will get to that. But the news that broke late Wednesday night was seismic: Shohei Ohtani, free agent to be, probably […] Read More
Congratulations to students in the Organizations and Transactions Clinic on a successful Autumn 2022 quarter. We highlight their work below. Source link
Q: It is my opinion, we the homeowners have no rights in being run by a board of directors, a management company as well as the law. Sounds to me like communism where some comrades dictate based on their laws how what is managed which way. The law provides them […] Read More
Some things stand out in your memory. Working as a public defender requires a lot of sitting in courtrooms, waiting. The docket lists crawl along. The system does its best to dehumanize the defendants. You know a lot about your own client and his situation, but as you sit there, […] Read More
SEOUL — Striding through a field of overgrown grass where thick blue pipes crisscross into concrete silos, Choi Sung-ho scrunched his nose in the steamy July heat, drawing in a familiar odor. Located just off a highway that leads out of Seoul’s western border, Nanji Sewage Treatment Center, where Choi works, […] Read More
Today at ILTACON in Orlando, the e-discovery company Relativity announced the launch of Relativity Contracts, a tool for contract analysis and due diligence review integrated within RelativityOne, the company’s cloud platform. “Relativity Contracts allows users to glean actionable insights when analyzing agreements to meet changing regulatory requirements, realize business value […] Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Every US transmission owner is looking for the best approach to implement FERC 881 by July 2025. GridBright, WindSim Power, and Avangrid are partnering to implement WindSim Power’s non-contact, advanced transmission line monitoring system to increase resiliency and reliability, reduce grid congestion, and provide […] Read More
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) expanding workplace protections for pregnant and nursing employees. The PWFA builds upon existing protections against pregnancy discrimination under Title VII, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The PWFA requires employers […] Read More
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Already a favorite destination for dinosaur enthusiasts, Wonder of Dinosaurs’ new Dinos-A-Glow exhibit promises to immerse visitors in an intriguing world of prehistoric life like never before. Vivid, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur models will cast an enchanting spell, transporting visitors back to pre-historic times and illuminating […] Read More
One of the biggest and longest-running legal technology shows in the country, the ABA Techshow, is right around the corner. From March 1 to 4, thousands of lawyers, legal professionals and vendors will descend upon Chicago to talk about technology. Whether it’s the neophyte looking to learn about the basics […] Read More
Photo: Maxpixels.net This story exists because I listened to two women. The three of us were chatting on my lunch break, and one of them started telling me about her recent experience dealing with a stalker. It was creepy and scary, but she insisted that she refuses to live in […] Read More
33-year-old Letby is the UK’s most prolific child serial killer in modern times. During her tenure as a neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016, she deliberately injected babies with air, poisoned two with insulin and force-fed milk to others. Letby refused to […] Read More
By SARA BURNETT, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN J. COOPER (Associated Press) MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican presidential candidates vying to be the leading alternative to front-runner Donald Trump fought — sometimes bitterly — over abortion rights, U.S. support for Ukraine and the type of experience needed to manage an expansive […] Read More
These Questions Are So Next Season: Two July California bar taker’s tests were a little off. It’s What The Founding Fathers Would Want: Leonard Leo is facing legal trouble over one of his nonprofits. Vermont Law’s Abolitionist Mural Cover-Up Is Greenlit By The 2nd Circuit: And here’s where I put […] Read More
LOS ANGELES — The chase for immortality continues here, under a smothering late-afternoon sun as USC’s Wednesday practice winds away, Caleb Williams squaring his hips from the 30-yard-line and firing football after football aimed at the padded base of a practice field pylon. “Ah, short!” the USC quarterback barks to […] Read More
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Wednesday, August 23, 2023 In affirming final written decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in two inter partes reviews (IPRs), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled that only actual product sales count toward a showing of commercial success. Incept LLC v. Palette […] Read More
Signaling increasing frustration with the Writers Guild of America, Hollywood studios took the unusual step of publicizing their latest offer to the guild. Late Tuesday, top studio executives met with WGA’s negotiators to encourage them to accept a deal that would end the 114-day WGA walkout, which has crippled film […] Read More
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled Tuesday that the state police (PSP) must disclose its social media monitoring policy to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania under the state’s right-to-know law (RTKL). The case is an appeal from the Commonwealth Court of Pennslyvania. Justice David N. Wecht authored […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — FineShare, an intelligent software company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to improve real-time multimedia experiences for both individuals and business users, proudly announces the launch of its online voice changer. Leveraging AI voice cloning technology, this tool revolutionizes the online voice-changing industry, empowering content […] Read More
Caroline Hunsicker, ’24 and Seth Goldman, ’23 Reflections On Visiting Our Detained Client For The First Time, Seth Goldman, ’23: This was my first time at a detention facility, and the experience was both difficult and important to my growth as a lawyer. We met with our client, P, to […] Read More
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host its 25th Annual Reel Black Men Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival. All in-person events will be held September 22-23, 2023, at the Regal L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California and the Virtual […] Read More
Professor Nina Kohn has written an opinion article on Michael Oher’s conservatorship for The Hill. In the article, “Michael Oher’s Shocking Conservatorship Exposes Court Failures”, Kohn identifies many critical issues with the Oher conservatorship, from legal representation to financial accounting, as well as how conservatorships (or guardianships) are mishandled by […] Read More
Moving across town or relocating to a different city can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With the help of experienced movers from BMS Moving & Storage, you can make your relocation process as stress-free as possible. Our professional team of experts is dedicated to providing excellent customer […] Read More
When I was a newly-minted Probation Officer in 1982 with the New York City Department of Probation in the Bronx, one of my first probationers was a middle-aged man who was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Firearm that he used to threaten his estranged wife with. As a […] Read More
A California man who went missing on a Sierra Nevada backpacking trip was found dead, apparently having fallen on a rocky slope. Stephen Bloor, 57, of Santa Ana, was reported missing by his wife, who became concerned when his GPS tracking device remained in one place for hours, the Mono […] Read More
A new international survey of lawyers, law students and consumers finds that nearly half believe generative AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the practice of law. Conducted by LexisNexis and released this morning at ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, the survey polled […] Read More
In 2004, California voters approved Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act. It was a 1% tax on incomes above $1 million to fund badly needed mental health services, and supporters told voters the new funding would reduce homelessness. The tax has brought in about $39 billion overall, and it’s […] Read More
On August 3, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its final Pre-Enforcement Notice and Conciliation Procedures rule in the Federal Register. It will go into effect on September 5, 2023. OFCCP will host an informational session regarding the rule on September 5, 2023. OFCCP issued this final […] Read More
They were two men seemingly destined for bigger, better things and, perhaps eventually, a head-to-head race for the White House. One was California’s governor, who very much wanted to run for president. The trouble was his party already had its leader — a political veteran who was the strong favorite […] Read More
In November, when OpenAI unleashed the newest, most advanced version of its chatbot, ChatGPT, it immediately captured the imagination. As we’ve covered on this podcast, ChatGPT represents a major leap forward for generative artificial intelligence in that it can converse with and respond to users in a natural, almost humanlike […] Read More
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Soberlink, a recognized leader in addiction treatment solutions, has been featured in a special edition of USA Today’s Mental Health Magazine focusing on the future of addiction medicine. In a display commissioned by the magazine, Soberlink showcased its innovative strategies and solutions that help […] Read More
It Says Here You Lectured In Hawaii?: Supreme Court judges aren’t the only ones getting free vacations. Nothing Says Accountability Like Quitting: Judge retires to avoid judicial committee. This Law Student Is Really Committed To Public Service: Was Con Law hard? Try juggling a mayoral campaign. There Are Places Where […] Read More
Guinness World Records no longer recognizes Nyad’s swim as record-breaking SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Having received Diana Nyad’s submissions for official swim ratification twice, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) would like to provide perspective on Netflix’s upcoming film “Nyad” featuring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. It […] Read More
Related Practices & Jurisdictions The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently published a final rule titled “Pre-enforcement Notice and Conciliation Procedures.” This rule rescinds the evidentiary standards from the 2020 rule titled “Nondiscrimination Obligations of Federal Contractors and Subcontractors: Procedures to Resolve Potential Employment Discrimination,” which required specific pre-determination notice […] Read More
Are you striving for success in your digital marketing endeavors? If so, then buckle up and get ready to ignite your company’s rise to the top with our comprehensive Digital Marketing Guide! Specializing in SEO Orange County, Ignite Digital has compiled tips and tricks from real-world professionals who are successfully […] Read More
Parents filed a petition on Monday asking the US Supreme Court to decide whether an elite public high school, known as the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), discriminates based on race in their admissions policy. The petition comes nearly two months after the court found that […] Read More
ANAHEIM — On the first day Mike Trout was back in the Angels’ lineup in nearly two months, not much changed. The Angels’ offense came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. The defense didn’t help, as rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel made an […] Read More
Can a famous brand use trademark lawsuits to chill lawful speech protected by the First Amendment? Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic students Victoria Fang (JD ’24) and Julia Laurence (JD ’24) recently filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to answer “no” to that question and protect free expression. The […] Read More
Residents, activists and elected officials rallied in Porter Ranch on Tuesday, Aug. 22, demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom phase out the Aliso Canyon underground natural gas storage facility located in the Santa Susana Mountains between the Simi and San Fernando valleys. Dozens of San Fernando Valley residents gathered at […] Read More
