Scientists struggle to understand the competition between Omicron and Delta

COVID-19 just broke its year-old record for new U.S. infections in a week. But this time, far fewer hospitalizations and deaths are likely to follow.
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Royal Caribbean Group provides update on COVID-19, Omicron variant impact

Load factors for sailings in the first half of 2022 remain below historical levels, as expected. However, sailings for the second half of 2022 continue to be booked within historical ranges, at higher prices with and without Future Cruise Credits (FCCs), with strong demand from the critical U.S. market.
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Appellate Court: Employee's Parking Lot Fall on the Way Into Work 'Arose Out of and in the Course' of Employment

While injuries sustained going to or coming from work are not compensable, the Oregon Court of Appeals recently sided with an employee who was injured after tripping on a portion of cracked pavement while walking into work because her employer had "some control" over that area.       
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Omicron's spread through one family shows variant's frightening speed

The rapid increase in COVID cases reflects 'the exceptionally transmissible' quality of the Omicron variant, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
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How I Made Real Estate Partner: 'Firms Want Attorneys Who Are Entrepreneurial,' Says Mindy Stern of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas

"Network strategically, making sure people you believe you can help know, like, trust and remember you. And above all, have fun doing it."       
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Messukeskus’ January fairs are rescheduled

Messukeskus intended to organize several professional and public events in January 2022. The programme in January included Real Estate and FinnSec (12-13 January), Matka Nordic Travel Fair (20-23 January), Caravan (21-23 January) and Educa (28-29 Januay). The events will be rescheduled to a later date due to the prohibition of public events.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted of Sex Trafficking After Five Days of Jury Deliberations

The jury convicted Maxwell of trafficking young girls for sex with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.       
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How I Made Real Estate Partner: "You Don't Need to Change Who You Are, at Your Core, in Order to Be Successful," Says Nathalia Bernardo of Kramer Levin

"I like to give the same advice that was given to me when I was a junior associate become indispensable."       
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New Year's parties? Indoor dining? Skiing? Which activities are safe as Omicron spreads

A sharp spike in COVID cases, fueled in part by the Omicron variant, prompts health experts to urge revelers to scale back New Year's Eve gatherings.
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As Omicron Variant Surges, Federal Appeals Courts Weigh Return to Remote Arguments

Some federal appeals courts are closely watching COVID-19 case numbers to determine if operational changes are needed.       
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Swedish Lapland Sami and Glamping Holiday launches January 2022

Off the Map Travel introduces a Sami cultural immersion and adventure experience in Swedish Lapland with a dash of luxury.
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US, LatAm Legal Demand Spurred by Uncertainty in Chile

The election of a leftist former student protest leader as president has wealthy Chileans seeking legal assistance for asset sales, investments abroad and even immigration.       
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Talking Trendspotter: Readers Say Alternative Career Paths at Law Firms Can Lead to Happier Lawyers—But They Often Don't

ICYMI: Following a recent Trendspotter column on changing views around equity partnership, a few readers wrote in to advocate for more varied career progression options within large law firms. But they also warned that there are plenty of ways for even well-intentioned firms to get that calculus wrong—and to potentially lose even more talent in the process.       
http://dlvr.it/SG98lP

'It's Time to Binge': Here's What Lawyers and Judges Plan to Watch Over the Holidays

ICYMI: 'It's that time of year,' tweeted Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard along with a screenshot from the movie "Die Hard."       
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Law.com Trendspotter Year-in-Review: The Legal Industry Continued to Evolve Despite Its Best Efforts to Resist

If 2020 was all about the legal industry adapting on the fly to extraordinary circumstances, 2021 was about figuring out how to turn that short-term adaptation into long-term evolution—and fighting the urge to simply revert to the pre-pandemic status quo.       
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Top five pieces of advice to make a destination 'smart'

Top recommendations from travel intelligence provider Mabrian on how tourism destinations can become ‘smart’.  
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'Two Steps Forward, One Step Back': The Year in Legal Industry Regulatory Reform

Reforms adopted in Utah and Arizona have shown no downsides yet, but a setback in Florida proved a disappointment to advocates of change.       
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Omicron propels a dramatic spike in COVID cases across California

'We are heading into very challenging times over the winter holidays,' says Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
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'Disappointing': Report Says Diversity Progress Slow at Major Law Firms

"Law firms have yet to make noticeable waves in advancing DEI," according to the report.       
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All Eyes Are on J&J's Talc Bankruptcy in 2022: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Qatar Airways welcomes the holiday season οn board and in premium lounges

The airline brings a touch of festive cheer to passengers with a range of seasonal delights and delicacies on board, as well as  limited edition Holiday movie specials on its entertainment system ‘Oryx One’.
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Citing Multiple Filing Errors, Judge Threatens to Toss John Eastman's Challenge to Jan. 6 Subpoena

ICYMI: Three notices of error have been filed by the court since the case was docketed on Dec. 14.       
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Jump in child COVID hospitalizations in N.Y. sparks concerns in California amid Omicron

In metro New York, half of the children being admitted to hospitals are younger than 5 and ineligible for vaccination. California health officials see this as a warning to get more children vaccinated.
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Senate Confirms President Biden's 1st Federal Trial Judges in California, And All Are Women

ICYMI: Four new federal judges were confirmed Friday in a marathon vote session that lasted past midnight with nearly 30 senators absent.       
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Unfinished Business: The Pandemic Cybersecurity Gaps Firms Haven't Filled

ICYMI: While many firms have risen to the challenge of securing a remote workforce, some may not aware of the evolving threats on the horizon—or in their inboxes.       
http://dlvr.it/SG2BqM

Ahead of the Curve: The Wins and Woes of Data Collection

ICYMI: This week's column further examines my story from last week on The Princeton Review's recent rankings of law schools.       
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Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging State's Lottery for Vaccinated Residents

ICYMI: The "Vax-a-Million" program ran from May 24 to June 21, and allowed Ohioans ages 18 and older who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to win one of five $1 million prizes, according to the Ohio Department of Health.       
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2021: The year of losing friends

It wasn't supposed to be like this. We were friends. We were nothing. Who could have anticipated 2021?
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Noting Need for 'Certain Punishment,' Judge Hands Down Most Severe Capitol Riot Sentence Yet

ICYMI: "I have to make it clear that the actions you engaged in cannot happen again," Judge Tanya Chutkan told the defendant, Robert Palmer.       
http://dlvr.it/SFzypp

Checking for Conflicts Becomes a Team Sport at Growing Law Firms

ICYMI: "We're stepping away from an administrative view of that role and talking more substantively about bringing legally trained folks in," one law firm risk management professional said.       
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Omicron impact immediate and substantial for Europe’s airports

More pain ahead if Governments keep restricting travel despite ECDC advice to the contrary.
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Is it safe to eat at restaurants amid Omicron surge? Here's what the experts say

Overall, the decision on dining out comes down to a personal assessment of risk.
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Talking Trendspotter: Readers Say Alternative Career Paths at Law Firms Can Lead to Happier Lawyers—But They Often Don't

Following a recent Trendspotter column on changing views around equity partnership, a few readers wrote in to advocate for more varied career progression options within large law firms. But they also warned that there are plenty of ways for even well-intentioned firms to get that calculus wrong—and to potentially lose even more talent in the process.       
http://dlvr.it/SFwqSX

'It's Time to Binge': Here's What Lawyers and Judges Plan to Watch Over the Holidays

'It's that time of year,' tweeted Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard along with a screenshot from the movie "Die Hard."       
http://dlvr.it/SFwpmb

Holiday road trips on the rise: 20% of winter travelers canceled flight to drive instead

COVID-19 concerns still loom as 60% of those not traveling point to ongoing pandemic as primary reason for staying home.  
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2022 Could Be Another Monumental Year for Dealmakers

Headwinds await, but conditions are right for another year of $5 trillion in deals.       
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Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: PTO Nominee Won't Get Drawn Into Critical Pill Theory + Why an Oregon Judge Levied a $20 Million Discovery Sanction

ICYMI: Kathi Vidal assures Senator Ted Cruz she has no plans to diss meritocracy to PTO employees, acknowledges to Senator Thom Tillis that she may have misspoken about patenting the color of pills.       
http://dlvr.it/SFt89t

How I Made Real Estate Partner and Co-Chair: 'We Are Only as Good as the Experience We Get,' Says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome

ICYMI: "Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships."       
http://dlvr.it/SFsKx0

All Eyes Are on J&J's Talc Bankruptcy in 2022: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Which airline is most likely to bump passengers from their flight?

American Airlines network has the highest number of passengers involuntarily denied boarding (2,816)  
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Citing Multiple Filing Errors, Judge Threatens to Toss John Eastman's Challenge to Jan. 6 Subpoena

Three notices of error have been filed by the court since the case was docketed on Dec. 14.       
http://dlvr.it/SFqGgF

Diversity Lab Names 20 'Inclusion Champion' Firms, and Their Best Practices

ICYMI: Some best practices include providing written compensation criteria and tying partner and practice leader compensation to DEI.       
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Senate Confirms President Biden's 1st Federal Trial Judges in California, And All Are Women

Four new federal judges were confirmed Friday in a marathon vote session that lasted past midnight with nearly 30 senators absent.       
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Paris leads Europe in New Year’s hotel booking levels

As of 13 December, Paris’ occupancy on the books sat at 71.1% for 31 December, which was the highest across Europe’s key markets and the highest for the French capital over the next 90 days.  
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Unfinished Business: The Pandemic Cybersecurity Gaps Firms Haven't Filled

While many firms have risen to the challenge of securing a remote workforce, some may not aware of the evolving threats on the horizon—or in their inboxes.       
http://dlvr.it/SFlxm4

Ahead of the Curve: The Wins and Woes of Data Collection

This week's column further examines my story from last week on The Princeton Review's recent rankings of law schools.       
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Biden Taps Dechert Partner, Top Civil Rights Attorney and California Judges for Federal Courts

ICYMI: Dechert partner Hector Gonzalez and Jessica Clarke, the top civil rights lawyer in the New York attorney general's office, are among the latest nominees.       
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Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging State's Lottery for Vaccinated Residents

The "Vax-a-Million" program ran from May 24 to June 21, and allowed Ohioans ages 18 and older who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to win one of five $1 million prizes, according to the Ohio Department of Health.       
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Which wellness markets were pandemic winners and losers?

New research report answers the big questions on the post-pandemic wellness economy. Which markets were the biggest winners and losers? Which are poised for the fastest growth?
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Noting Need for 'Certain Punishment,' Judge Hands Down Most Severe Capitol Riot Sentence Yet

"I have to make it clear that the actions you engaged in cannot happen again," Judge Tanya Chutkan told the defendant, Robert Palmer.       
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NHL halts all cross-border travel for games because of COVID-19

NHL games involving travel between teams based in the U.S. and Canada will be postponed, including the Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
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Checking for Conflicts Becomes a Team Sport at Growing Law Firms

"We're stepping away from an administrative view of that role and talking more substantively about bringing legally trained folks in," one law firm risk management professional said.       
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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'I Care Deeply About Fairness and Excellence in Lawyering,' Says Bita Rahebi of Morrison & Foerster

ICYMI: "Be fair—avoid being self-serving and look out for the group rather than your own personal interests."       
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Law Firms Are Finding Hybrid Hard: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: The news and analysis you need to start your day.       
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Analyzing the Impact of the Many New Rules of Cybersecurity

ICYMI: New cybersecurity and data protection federal regulations, directives and guidelines as well as new case law, industry-specific guidelines and new state laws that, when taken together, form an industry standard applicable to almost all business sectors       
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Paralegal Pay, Young Lawyers Want Purpose, Discipline and Free Speech: The Morning Minute

ICYMI: Want to get this daily news briefing by email? Here's the sign-up. WHAT WE'RE WATCHING PARALEGAL PAY - The Pacific region is the best for       
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Kamala Harris, in interview, says administration did not anticipate Omicron variant

Vice President Kamala Harris said the administration did not anticipate the variants that have led to a fifth wave of COVID-19, and she underestimated the role misinformation would play in prolonging the pandemic.
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Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: PTO Nominee Won't Get Drawn Into Critical Pill Theory + Why an Oregon Judge Levied a $20 Million Discovery Sanction

Kathi Vidal assures Senator Ted Cruz she has no plans to diss meritocracy to PTO employees, acknowledges to Senator Thom Tillis that she may have misspoken about patenting the color of pills.       
http://dlvr.it/SFZygJ

'Murkiness' of ABA Data Could Slow Law Schools' Adoption of the GRE

Until it's clear what data is going to be reported and how, "we won't see a world comfortably using the GRE," said Jeff Thomas, Kaplan's executive director of legal programs.       
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How I Made Real Estate Partner and Co-Chair: 'We Are Only as Good as the Experience We Get,' Says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome

"Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships."       
http://dlvr.it/SFZMvw