A London-based partner at the newly merged A&O Shearman was driving his Porsche Cayenne through New Forest in England when his career took a decided turn for the worst. The unnamed partner was pulled over by police and it turns out his blood alcohol was three times the legal limit. No bueno. As reported by…
(Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) On June 15, 2023, Donald Trump’s lawyers waived the claim of presidential immunity in their attempt to get his New York criminal case removed to federal court: DANY argues that there is a “serious question . . . whether a former President can claim absolute presidential immunity against…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Nowadays and in the foreseeable future, one of the most significant challenges facing politicians in many countries will be adoption of proper policies related to operation of AI instruments in their countries. To be politically and socially acceptable, these…
It’s a familiar scenario for anyone looking to onboard new technology in a law firm. The IT department finds a new product that promises major efficiencies and the elimination of mundane tasks. While the tech professionals are eager to move forward, getting lawyer buy-in requires a fair amount of persuasion. After all, deals were getting…
Can free speech and content moderation on social media coexist? Jonathan Rauch and Ren?e DiResta discuss the complexities of content moderation on social media platforms. They explore how platforms balance free expression with the need to moderate harmful content and the consequences of censorship in a digital world. Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow at…
The government appears to be planning to move away from the current concession model based on multiple Home Office-approved suppliers, to a dedicated test owned by the Home Office and designed by one supplier. Through UK Visas and Immigration, the government announced it will engage with the market to understand the “products, services and…
Kamala Harris (Photo by NOAH BERGER/AFP/Getty Images) We know that Biglaw firms are handing out tons of cash to support Kamala Harris in her race for the presidency, but what about lawyers, generally? The answer, of course, is a resounding yes. As luck would have it, King & Spalding partner Sally Yates — a lawyer…
At the age of 48, James Rice (IBT College Canada) weighed 300 pounds (135kg/21.5 stone) was pre-diabetic, with high blood pressure and arthritis and could barely fit into XXXL shirts. Then one day a former international student who he had supported to study English in Canada, opened a gym, and James began a total life…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jun 5, 2024 at 10:24 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Coming up: On Thursday, June 6, the court expects to issue one or more opinions from the…
According to recent payroll giving statistics, 59% of survey respondents have no familiarity with payroll giving initiatives. Fortunately, however, marketing payroll giving opportunities to your nonprofit supporters can significantly boost participation in the programs—and enhance your overall fundraising efforts. After all, payroll giving programs allow donors to contribute a portion of their salary to your…