Wed.Sep 21, 2022

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Three Tips on How to be a Great Mentee

Attorney at Work

As a long-time mentor, I have had the privilege of mentoring hundreds of mentees. Some of these mentor relationships lasted only for a single 30-minute “pick-your-brain” session, while others have been as needed over the trajectory of the lawyers’ careers. Upon reflection, I’d be lying if I didn’t have a few mentoring relationships that rise above others.

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Death of woman in Tehran police custody sparks protests across Iran

JURIST

Human rights organizations and foreign authorities Monday criticized Iran’s handling of protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Since Amini’s death in a Tehran hospital on September 16, protests have occurred in major cities throughout the country. Amini was arrested by the Tehran police on September 14. According to Iranian state news outlet Etemad , she was arrested for wearing an “improper” hijab.

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“Judiciary Expects Disclosure Database Will Be Ready in November”

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“Judiciary Expects Disclosure Database Will Be Ready in November”: Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Judiciary Expects Disclosure Database Will Be Ready in November” appeared first on How Appealing.

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European Court of Human Rights rules parents of missing child Madeleine McCann received fair trial in Portugal

JURIST

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Tuesday unanimously ruled against the parents of missing child Madeleine McCann. The ECHR stated that Portugal authorities gave Kate and Gerry McCann a fair trial in their libel suit against former Portuguese police officer Goncalo Amaral. The ECHR also released a statement regarding the ruling. The McCanns sued Amaral in 2015 after he published a book insinuating the parents were involved in Madeleine’s disappearance.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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“Cardozo Law fights fallout from Yeshiva University LGBT club case”

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“Cardozo Law fights fallout from Yeshiva University LGBT club case”: Karen Sloan of Reuters has this report. The post “Cardozo Law fights fallout from Yeshiva University LGBT club case” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“The most powerful conservative Court of all time?”

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“The most powerful conservative Court of all time?” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “The most powerful conservative Court of all time?” appeared first on How Appealing.

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EU Court of Justice rules indiscriminate data retention illegal

JURIST

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) Tuesday ruled that Germany’s data retention statute is not compatible with EU law. German telecommunication companies SpaceNet and Telekom Deutschland brought actions in German courts arguing that Germany’s Law on Telecommunications (TKG) breached EU rules. The TGK law imposed an obligation on telecom operators to retain customers’ traffic data for 10 weeks and location data for four weeks.

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“Federal judiciary to survey employees nationally on harassment, misconduct”

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“Federal judiciary to survey employees nationally on harassment, misconduct”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “Federal judiciary to survey employees nationally on harassment, misconduct” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Alianza Americas files class-action against FL Governor for flight of migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard

JURIST

Alianza Americas Tuesday filed a class-action lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on behalf of nearly 50 migrants flown from San Antonio, Texas, to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The case is in federal court in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. On September 14, a plane of Venezuelan migrants arrived at Martha’s Vineyard Airport.

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The Complete Guide to Contract Lifecycle Management

Are you tired of juggling contracts and missing deadlines? Do you want to ensure compliance and avoid costly disputes? Gatekeeper's Complete Guide to Contract Lifecycle Management is 38 pages of insights, tips, and templates. What's in the guide? 7 chapters covering all stages of the contract lifecycle from inception through to renewal and close-out Handy 10-point checklists for every stage to give you a clear playbook to work from 13 Excel templates ready to use in your business Who's it for?

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“Crypto law firm Roche Freedman fights to stay in bitcoin case after videos surface”

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“Crypto law firm Roche Freedman fights to stay in bitcoin case after videos surface”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has a post that begins, “A hotly contested disqualification fight at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals should provide a good indication of just how much damage the crypto law firm Roche Freedman is facing after last month’s revelation of surreptitious video recordings of name partner Kyle Roche.” The post “Cry

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Ireland files intervention in ICJ investigation of alleged Russian genocide in Ukraine

JURIST

Ireland Tuesday filed a declaration of intervention in the Registry of the Court in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case of Ukraine v. Russian Federation. Human rights experts across the world have accused Russia of genocide during its invasion of Ukraine. Under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court , states may intervene in the proceedings if the outcome will bind them.

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“Harvard says didn’t need to notify insurer about Asian discrimination lawsuit”

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“Harvard says didn’t need to notify insurer about Asian discrimination lawsuit”: Barbara Grzincic of Reuters has a report that begins, “Harvard University did not have to give Zurich American Insurance Co timely notice about an affirmative-action lawsuit filed against it because the insurer ‘surely knew about’ the high-profile case from extensive media coverage and its own underwriting practices, attorneys for the school said in a federal-court filing Monday n

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Elephant Habeas: NhRP Loses Again On Venue

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Never have I ever seen someone as devoted to a pointless and overly simplistic kind of forum shopping as Steven Wise of the Nonhuman Rights Project. A few months ago, Mr. Wise’s organization brought a habeas corpus petition , supposedly on behalf of elephants kept at the Fresno Zoo. The NhRP didn’t bring the case in Fresno, but instead in San Francisco.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

Paralegals are essential to Personal Injury law firms; they are the backbone, the glue that holds things together, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many attorneys. The challenge of being a Personal Injury paralegal is handling the vast range of responsibilities, from research to documentation to intake to reporting to multiple stakeholders on multiple cases.

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“The Supreme Court could revisit ‘archaic’ citizenship cases. The Biden administration is urging it to pass.”

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“The Supreme Court could revisit ‘archaic’ citizenship cases. The Biden administration is urging it to pass.” Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. The post “The Supreme Court could revisit ‘archaic’ citizenship cases. The Biden administration is urging it to pass.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Key Trends in Client Service That Lawyers Need to Know

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Though it seems counter-intuitive, these days, top client service depends more on digital engagement and self-service options than personal human interaction. At least that’s one of the findings of the 2022 State of Service Report sponsored by Salesforce, reports ZDNet.

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“U.S. Senate approves Pan to succeed U.S. Supreme Court’s Jackson on D.C. Circuit”

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“U.S. Senate approves Pan to succeed U.S. Supreme Court’s Jackson on D.C. Circuit”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. And Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Justice Jackson’s D.C. Circuit Successor Confirmed by Senate.” Today, the U.S. Senate voted 52-to-46 to confirm U.S. District Judge Florence Y.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable In A Few States, Even If Lenders Do Not Report The Forgiven Amount To The Government

Above The Law

Right now, only six states will impose income tax on the debt forgiveness. The post Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable In A Few States, Even If Lenders Do Not Report The Forgiven Amount To The Government appeared first on Above the Law.

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Buyer's Guide: Evaluating and Selecting the Best CLM Solution for Your Organization

Evaluating and selecting the right contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform can be complicated. However, by getting the right people involved, prioritizing your business needs, and testing your technology options, you can make it easier.

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“An unsung hero of our Supreme Court: Retired justice David Souter, who turned 83 a few days ago, exemplifies the kind of humility and grace that receives scant attention in our celebrity-driven, 24/7 news-cycle world.”

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“An unsung hero of our Supreme Court: Retired justice David Souter, who turned 83 a few days ago, exemplifies the kind of humility and grace that receives scant attention in our celebrity-driven, 24/7 news-cycle world.” Timothy P. O’Neill has this essay online at The Chicago Sun-Times. The post “An unsung hero of our Supreme Court: Retired justice David Souter, who turned 83 a few days ago, exemplifies the kind of humility and grace that receives scant attention in our ce

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Reynen Court, the ‘App Store of Legal,’ Launches Online Stock Offering to Bring On Individual Investors

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Reynen Court , the so-called app store for legal technology, today launched a general solicitation stock offering in order to bring on individual lawyers and “legal technology enthusiasts” as investors in the company. . The offering, which is described at invest.reynencourt. com , is being made under Rule 506(c) of the federal securities laws, which provides an exemption to the general prohibition against issuers broadly soliciting and advertising an offering. .

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“Republican Supreme Court to Decide If Democrats Are Allowed to Win Elections Anymore; The independent state legislature theory has been picking up steam on the right; Moore v. Harper could be its next big break”

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“Republican Supreme Court to Decide If Democrats Are Allowed to Win Elections Anymore; The independent state legislature theory has been picking up steam on the right; Moore v. Harper could be its next big break”: Yvette Borja has this post at Balls and Strikes. The post “Republican Supreme Court to Decide If Democrats Are Allowed to Win Elections Anymore; The independent state legislature theory has been picking up steam on the right; Moore v.

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Is It Okay For a Lawyer to Text with Clients?

ALPS

Is it okay for a lawyer to text with clients? This question is one that keeps coming up. The short answer is yes; but just because you can do something, doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea. I say this because texting is ubiquitous in our culture. Instead of taking the time to compose an email or pick up a phone, it takes far less time to send a quick text at any time of the day or night regardless of the setting.

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In-House Legal Departments – A Comprehensive Guide to Best-in-Class Reporting

Generating reports for your in-house legal team can take days, and sometimes weeks! Collating information in word documents or spreadsheets across the team can be a giant headache. Tailoring content to consider various stakeholders may be a repetitive task. If you’re doing Legal Department reporting – make it count! If you’re not, it may be time to start.

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court rules school districts, not governor, should decide mask mandates”

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“Oklahoma Supreme Court rules school districts, not governor, should decide mask mandates”: Nuria Martinez-Keel of The Oklahoman has this report. And Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World reports that “ State Supreme Court tosses school mask requirement restriction.” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma at this link.

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Lex Machina Has Achieved Another Great Win For Legal Analytics With The Introduction Of Appellate Analytics [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Tackling appeals has historically been difficult and time-consuming for attorneys, and now Lex Machina has the technology to hone in on key aspects of appeals documents and pull out accurate information to help your case. The post Lex Machina Has Achieved Another Great Win For Legal Analytics With The Introduction Of Appellate Analytics appeared first on Above the Law.

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Australian Startup Lawpath Launches in U.S. to Offer Small Businesses Affordable Legal Documents

LawSites

Lawpath , an eight-year-old Australian company that has become the leading legal document and contract management platform for small businesses in that country, has now launched in the United States to serve American small businesses. You might think of Lawpath as similar to LegalZoom. In fact, LegalZoom is a major investor in the company, which has raised $14.4 million in venture financing, including a $7.5 million AUD round in September 2021 to take its platform global.

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Suit filed on behalf of migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard alleges these constitutional, legal violations

ABA Journal

A class action lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of at least 50 asylum-seekers alleges that their flight from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts violated…

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Streamlining Your Success: How to Efficiently Scale Your Paralegal Career

Speaker: Jacqueline R. Jackson, J.D. - Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan

As a career paralegal, it is your responsibility to take the lead in ensuring that your attorney has what they need procedurally and substantively to practice law while also setting yourself apart as a professional. But with limited resources and without any direction or guidance, where do you begin? Paralegals play an essential role in the client’s outcome, ensuring that the firm’s pipeline of cases is managed from beginning to end in order to produce a quality product.