Back in June 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to make Juneteenth an official federal holiday, memorializing the end of slavery in the United States. Before that momentous occasion, in the wake of protests that swept the nation following the George Floyd murder, Biglaw firms raced to meet the moment, stepping up one by…
The other day, I came across an old video from 1994. Television morning show hosts Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel were attempting to understand the internet. Yes, the internet. Gumbel says with frustration and annoyance, “What is the internet anyway?” Couric then asks a producer, “Allison, can you explain what internet is?” From our perspective…
We asked for bar exam horror stories, and Above the Law tipsters delivered. The bar is more than a professional licensing exam, it’s a trial by fire/hazing ritual. But the tradition soldiers on, and so do the stories about the absolute misery of the test. Water is essential for life, but don’t tell exam proctors…
Elder law attorneys have a tough gig. They must manage their clients (the elders) and their kids (who assist in the process), as well as their staff, who themselves range in ages. That’s why we invited veteran elder law attorney, Jamie Haroutunian of Priority Law, onto the Non-Eventcast podcast — to talk over how he…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Social Penal Code of 2010 has been modified many times during the last decade, but after a major evaluation in 2017 by the Advisory Council of Social Penal Law and a first draft legislative project at…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. What You Need to Know Key takeaway#1 Broad Interpretation of Safe Harbor: The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores a broad interpretation of the safe harbor provision. Companies can be reassured that activities potentially perceived as an infringing importation or use…
(Photo by Staci Zaretsky) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Next time, when I’m second under the new format, I will start the morning with more coffee and a bigger breakfast. I might try to hide a banana in the court locker. — Daniel Geyser, chair of the Supreme Court…
In today’s digital age, the role of the e-discovery lawyer is increasingly important. Attorneys who specialize in e-discovery ensure information relevant to legal matters is carefully preserved, reviewed, and produced in compliance with regulations. Their expertise streamlines the discovery process, protects the integrity of sensitive information, and ensures legal compliance, making them crucial to the…
North Dakota University System has joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems, institutions of higher education, and other organizations committed to increasing the number of students who successfully complete college and attain degrees or other postsecondary credentials. “North Dakota’s future success depends on our ability to align higher…
Some years ago I happened on an article in the New York Times where the author, David Pogue, asked readers for their very best ‘life advice.’ There was so much great stuff in there! If you happen to have a NYT subscription, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading the full article. For…