EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
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.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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CourtTechBulletin
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
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
LDA PRO
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
For successful eviction of a tenant in the state of California, the landlord-tenant law requires a termination of the tenancy, by the landlord. Landlords must have a clear understanding of the California eviction laws , prior to serving an Eviction Notice. Landlords must know the formal legal eviction steps to prevent costly mistakes, that cause unnecessary delays.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
Diane Drain
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Will you lose your COVID-19 stimulus money if you file for bankruptcy protection? Simple answer is no. Read below. “Recovery rebates” (“stimulus monies”) received as a result of either the CARES Act or CAA are NOT PROPERTY OF THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE. Which, in simple English, means the person receiving the funds does not have to give the funds to the bankruptcy trustee.
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Patently O
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
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.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 28, 2021
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.
The Process Street
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.” – George Patton. “Once I have X, I can do Y.”. This phrase is the defining characteristic of the toolbox fallacy: thinking you can’t do something until you have the right tool. The toolbox Fallacy is self-deception disguised as excuses or a lack of “tools” The issue with these tools is that you believe that you need them and thus, can’t (or won’t) start a project without them. “As soon as
LawTechnologyToday
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
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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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.
LegalReader
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
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.
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
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.
Patently O
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
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).
JURIST
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
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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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.
ALPS
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
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.
The Process Street
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
“ 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.
LawTechnologyToday
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
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.
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
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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Patently O
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
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.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
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
Gravel2Gavel
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
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
The Process Street
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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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LawTechnologyToday
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
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.
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
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.
Patently O
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
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.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
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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