February, 2021

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The Supreme Court Issues a (Possibly) Landmark Ruling on Qualified Immunity

EvidenceProf Blog

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued a summary disposition in McCoy v. Alamu that could end up being a landmark ruling on qualified immunity. So, what is qualified immunity? As the Supreme Court explained in Mullenix v. Luna, 577.

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France court finds government liable for climate change inaction

JURIST

The Administrative Court of Paris on Wednesday held that the French state is “responsible” for failing to take sufficient measures to halt climate change and for failing to meet its greenhouse gas emission targets. This judgment is a result of an application to the Administrative Court of Paris from four non-governmental organizations (NGOs), namely Oxfam France, Notre Affaire à tous, Fondation pour la Nature et l’Homme and Greenpeace France, in May 2019.

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This and That in Court Technology - February 2021

CourtTechBulletin

Winter 2021 There is a massive amount of court technology news this month. We learned about, US Federal Courts response to the Covid-19 pandemic, conference news from the Innovating Justice 2021 and Legalweek 2021 events, California’s CourtStack initiative, Mark Beer’s upcoming talk on AI support for judicial decision making, Seattle and King County’s impact and response to the pandemic caseload, the NACM video podcast on Teleworking, and proposed USA federal government rules on digital for

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Justices to consider whether Arizona’s voting rules discriminate against minorities

SCOTUSBlog

The 2020 elections may be over, but the Supreme Court will soon hear oral argument in a pair of voting-rights cases from one of last year’s key battleground states, and the eventual outcome may determine how courts will assess allegedly discriminatory voting rules for years. The post Justices to consider whether Arizona’s voting rules discriminate against minorities appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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Federal Circuit: Low-level Security Measures are Abstract Ideas

Patently O

In re Mohapatra ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). The security code on your credit card seems pretty weak. Basically, it is a 3-4 digit number on opposite side of the card. Mr. Sarada Mohapatra’s innovation was to create a more dynamic security code using an internet-based account management approach. The Examiner rejected the claims as obvious, indefinite, and failing to claim patent eligible subject matter.

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Top Technologies That Increase Your Law Firm’s Profitability

LawTechnologyToday

Technology holds power for all kinds of businesses. Law firms, especially, are areas where tech holds vast potential to revolutionize everything. From administrative tasks to remote work, technology helps staff members optimize their responsibilities and increase the firm’s profitability. Too often, law firms lose money in subtle ways. If lawyers and consultants don’t keep track of time with clients, for instance, they may lose billable time and the profitability of the firm will decrease.

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Bloody Sunday in Myanmar as over 20 killed by police in widespread demonstrations against military junta

JURIST

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – More than 24 people were killed in Myanmar Sunday when police cracked down on large demonstrations in multiple cities against the Myanmar military junta that seized power in the country on February 1. Multiple individuals died by live-fire rounds, according to local reports. Police and protesters engaged in a violent standoff in Yangon before being dispersed with flash-bangs and tear gas.

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Pair Up with a Reliable Cleaning Company for Success: Guidelines by John Spach

LegalReader

Keeping clean premises results in creating a positive impression for the people entering your premises. Pairing up with such companies can help create a healthier work environment.

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Divided court allows indoor worship services to resume in California

SCOTUSBlog

More than eight months after the Supreme Court declined to intervene in a California church’s challenge to the state’s stay-at-home orders issued as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the justices late Friday night gave the go-ahead for California churches to resume indoor worship services. The post Divided court allows indoor worship services to resume in California appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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No Inherency in Design Patent Cases

Patently O

Mojave Desert Holdings, LLC v. Crocs, Inc., 2020-1167 (Fed. Cir. 2021) [ Merits Decision ][ Substitution Decision ]. In this non-precedential opinion, the Federal Circuit has sided with the patentee CROCS — upholding the design patent for its really amazing footwear. D517,789. The setup here is an inter partes reexamination filed by Dawgs back in 2012 (now Mojave Desert).

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How to Deliver Bad News

ALPS

Difficult conversations can be, well difficult; particularly if the purpose of the conversation is to pass along bad news. After all, who looks forward to hearing bad news or having to be the one responsible for delivering it? I suspect this is why some lawyers will reach out to me looking for help when they suddenly find themselves in a situation where they must become the bearer of bad news.

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The Ultimate List of 45 Business Process Improvement Tools (Lean Six Sigma & Beyond)

The Process Street

“ Processes underpin business capabilities, and capabilities underpin strategy execution.” – Pearl Zhu , Digital Capability: Building Legal Like Capability Into Business Competency. A 2018 survey by BPTrends found that 93% of the organizations studied engaged in multiple process improvement projects. This is because business processes are the life-blood of your organization.

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Kyrgyzstan convicted official detained on new corruption charges

JURIST

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced Saturday that former Kyrgyz customs official Raimbek Matraimov, who was found guilty of corruption earlier this month, is being detained on fresh money laundering charges. . The announcement comes only days after demonstrators took to the streets to protest the court’s earlier decision to fine Matraimov 260,000 soms (roughly USD $3000) after finding him guilty of corruption, a penalty that many saw as too lenient for the gravity of the of

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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What Lawyers Should Know About Discrimination in Technology

LawTechnologyToday

Modern technology can be an incredible resource for the legal profession, but it’s far from a panacea. Discrimination lawyers would likely be the first to point out that there’s a dark side to today’s tech, too. Discriminatory practices can quickly overshadow all the benefits. Lawyers don’t need to become modern-day Luddites, waging war on technology, but they should be aware of its shortcomings.

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Florida and Georgia face off again in long-running fight over water rights

SCOTUSBlog

On Monday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Florida v. Georgia, round two. At issue is whether the court will require Georgia to cap its water use in the Apalachicola River system and allow more water to flow downstream into Florida. Georgia says its. The post Florida and Georgia face off again in long-running fight over water rights appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Patent Term Adjustment: What Happens When Examiner Withdraws Case from Appeal?

Patently O

Chudik v. Hirshfeld (Fed. Cir. 2021). Chudik filed his patent application back in 2006. After receiving a final rejection back in 2010, Chudik filed a request for continued examination (RCE). At that point the examiner withdrew the prior rejection, but then rejected the claims on an alternative ground. Chukik appealed to the PTAB, but the Board did not get a chance to hear the case.

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New 2021 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards Effective February 23, 2021

Gravel2Gavel

By Emily K. Bias and Josh D. Morton. The “Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys” is a document jointly promulgated by the American Land Title Association (ALTA), representing the title insurance industry, and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), representing professional land surveyors, which describes the uniform minimum standards with which surveyors must comply when preparing a survey to be used by a title insurance company for the purpose of

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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Reach the Right People & Get the Right Result With a Customer Profile

The Process Street

We’ve never met, but I know who you are. You spend 90% of your day either in meetings or answering emails, so you’re incredibly short on time. You’re a big believer in “ moving fast and breaking things ” but over-regulation, cyber threats, obsoletion, and the availability of key skills keeps you awake at night. You check in with Twitter and Reddit daily to stay in-the-loop, and you’re a keen consumer of content that’s quick and easy to digest, from reputable sources, and provides cle

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International telecom giant slams cyber security bill proposed by Myanmar military coup leaders

JURIST

Norway-based Telenor Group , an international telecommunications company with extensive operations in much of Europe and Asia, sharply criticized a cyber security bill proposed by the leaders of Myanmar’s February 1 military coup in a statement issued Monday. The bill, which is expected to be formally promulgated this week, has been decried by many rights groups and international observers for rolling back online privacy and severely restricting Myanmar’s citizens’ access to th

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The 8 Most Important Tech Skills for Paralegals

LawTechnologyToday

Paralegals are vital for the success of any law firm. In fact, they’re often the backbone of the organization. A skilled paralegal will have a thorough understanding of the law, and will be responsible for managing settlements, handling court filings, doing legal research, and assisting lawyers with various other important tasks. However, to do their job effectively, they must have a robust set of skills related to technology—in addition to their understanding of the law.

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Justices to consider whether “hot pursuit” justifies entering the home without a warrant

SCOTUSBlog

An old English maxim instructs that a man’s home is his castle – a refuge from the outside world. On Wednesday the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case testing how much protection the Constitution provides to the home. At issue in Lange. The post Justices to consider whether “hot pursuit” justifies entering the home without a warrant appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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Federal Circuit: Anticipation not Inherent to Obviousness Argument

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. M&K Holdings, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). M&K’s U.S. Patent No. 9,113,163 covers a “method of decoding moving picture.” There is some history between Samsung and M&K’s family of companies, whose patents also originate in Korea. This appeal stems from an IPR final written decision finding the challenged claims invalid.

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Family Sues Antioch Police for Killing Angelo Quinto with the “George Floyd Technique”

LegalReader

Angelo Quinto's family hoped police could help control him during a mental breakdown--but responding Antioch officers ended up killing him within minutes.

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5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Adopted

A People's Choice

For many people, our chosen family is better than our biological one. And that’s especially true for children and adults who are adopted into good families. It’s no secret there’s a “soft stigma” against adoption. People often question whether it’s possible to love an adopted child like a biological one. Some even perpetuate hateful [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link 5 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Adopted This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Doc

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Sudan signs ICC cooperation agreement for Darfur trial

JURIST

The Sudanese government Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for cooperating on the trial of former militant leader Ali Kushayb who is accused of committing war crimes in the Darfur region of Sudan. According to the Prosecutor , Kushyab was a top commander of pro-government Janjaweed militias that led attacks on towns and villages and is implicated in more than 300 murders and the forcing of 40,000 mainly Fur civi

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.