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Myanmar dispatches: updates and analysis from JURIST correspondents in Myanmar

JURIST

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Many in Myanmar and abroad were shaken Thursday by an interview conducted by US-funded Radio Free Asia that described conditions for detainees held at the Shwe Yamin Htet interrogation center in Yangon in the third month of the country’s military coup. A 17-year old detainee released by authorities Tuesday described grotesque violence – including sexual abuse – committed by police against multiple young detainees held after protests.

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Top Health and Wellness Trends for 2021

Attorney at Work

According to the annual Mindbody Wellness Index , more than 40% of Americans say the pandemic has negatively affected their physical health, and 53% say it has negatively affected their mental well-being. With this in mind, we wanted to know what health and wellness trends we can expect to see in 2021. What can we expect to help us feel better, mentally and physically, in this coming year?

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South Korea court dismisses suit for compensation by victims of Japanese occupation sexual slavery

JURIST

The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday dismissed a suit for compensation brought by South Korean women forced to work in “comfort stations”—brothels operated by the Japanese military before and during World War II—and families of the deceased victims. The 20 plaintiffs filed the suit in 2016 and sought about $2.7 million from the Japanese government.

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“Donor Disclosure Arrives at the Supreme Court; The Justices hear a major case on privacy and the right of association”

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“Donor Disclosure Arrives at the Supreme Court; The Justices hear a major case on privacy and the right of association”: This editorial will appear in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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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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Biden administration aims to cut US carbon emissions in half by 2030

JURIST

US President Joe Biden announced Thursday at the Leaders Summit on Climate that the US will aim to reduce carbon emissions by 50 to 52 percent by 2030. Climate experts have urged world leaders to cut carbon emissions in order to limit the warming of the planet to 1.5 degrees celsius. Scientific research has shown that warming beyond that level could result in significantly greater climate complications, including increased droughts, lower water availability, and disruption of biodiversity and ec

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Louis Vuitton is Betting Big on the Korean Market and the Global Fame of K-Pop Royalty BTS

The Fashion Law

“Despite the ongoing pandemic, South Korean consumers are still obsessed with luxury goods,” Korean Bizwire asserted this week, pointing to the fact that Gen-Z and millennial consumers – who helped to generate $12.5 billion last year – were readily lining up outside of Louis Vuitton and Chanel stores early this year even as COVID-19 cases were rising.

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“Does Andy Warhol Get Same Copyright Treatment as Google Code? In a bid for a rehearing at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Andy Warhol Foundation says that if ‘line-for-line’ copying of software code can be deemed transformative by the Supreme Court, so too can Warhol’s silkscreens of a Prince photo.”

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“Does Andy Warhol Get Same Copyright Treatment as Google Code? In a bid for a rehearing at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Andy Warhol Foundation says that if ‘line-for-line’ copying of software code can be deemed transformative by the Supreme Court, so too can Warhol’s silkscreens of a Prince photo.” Eriq Gardner has this post at the “THR, Esq.” blog of The Hollywood Reporter.

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COVID-19 Pandemic is Shaping Up the Push for Remote Online Notarization

LegalReader

The bottom line is that social distancing has become such an important focus in our lives, and this is what has triggered the growth of electronic notarization so vividly.

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“Senate committee to take up Biden judicial nominees in preview of potential Supreme Court fight”

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“Senate committee to take up Biden judicial nominees in preview of potential Supreme Court fight”: Ann E. Marimow and Paul Kane of The Washington Post have this report. And Madison Alder of Bloomberg Law reports that “ First Biden Judicial Picks Slated for Senate Judiciary Hearing.

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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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Is it too late for Guam to sue the Navy to pay for the cleanup of its dumpsite?

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Monday the Supreme Court will hear a dispute between the U.S. Navy and the territory of Guam that turns on interpretation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA or the Superfund statute. Guam is a 30-mile-long island located in the Pacific Ocean 3,800 miles west of Hawaii. Its 170,000 residents are citizens of the United States.

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“Why We Like Smith: We Want Neutral and General Laws to Prevent Harm.”

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“Why We Like Smith : We Want Neutral and General Laws to Prevent Harm.” Law professors Leslie C. Griffin and Marci A. Hamilton have this essay online at Justia’s Verdict.

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Remote Work and Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation

LegalReader

It’s important to have a means to monitor your work, even when you’re working remotely. Things such as time-tracking software, established working hours, and a dedicated work area.

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“Is it a Federal Crime for a University to Submit Fake Numbers to U.S. News to Change Its Ranking? A perspective from a former prosecutor.”

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“Is it a Federal Crime for a University to Submit Fake Numbers to U.S. News to Change Its Ranking? A perspective from a former prosecutor.” Orin S. Kerr has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Justices decisively reject imposing issue exhaustion on Social Security claimants

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Thursday firmly rejected the government’s request that the court impose an “issue-exhaustion” requirement on Social Security claimants. In Carr v. Saul (consolidated with Davis v. Saul ), all parties agreed that those claimants must take their claims first to the Social Security Administration – and these claimants did that.

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Petition for Rehearing En Banc filed in the Second Circuit in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith

HowAppealing

Petition for Rehearing En Banc filed in the Second Circuit in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith : I have uploaded the petition for rehearing en banc, filed today, at this link. Recently at Techdirt, Cathy Gellis had a post about the three-judge panel’s decision titled “ Oh Look, Here’s Some More Culture Being Canceled, Now Thanks To The Second Circuit.” Gellis’s post begins, “This decision, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v.

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Justices unanimously reject FTC’s authority to compel monetary relief

SCOTUSBlog

Share My post summarizing the oral argument in AMG Capital Management v. Federal Trade Commission suggested that it didn’t go well for the FTC because even Justice Stephen Breyer was unreceptive to the broad authority the commission was claiming in its efforts to recoup money from businesses accused of deceiving consumers. That understanding was born out Thursday when Breyer’s opinion for a unanimous court firmly and categorically rejected the commission’s argument.

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“At the Supreme Court, a tale of two Bretts”

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“At the Supreme Court, a tale of two Bretts”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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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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Probate and Family Court in California

A People's Choice

Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time. It doesn’t help that while you’re dealing with your grief, you may also have to deal with the deceased person’s estate through a legal process known as probate. Legal matters are probably the last thing on your mind, but it is often up to [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link Probate and Family Court in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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“A 9-0 Defeat for the FTC; The Supreme Court crushes the agency for abusing the law”

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“A 9-0 Defeat for the FTC; The Supreme Court crushes the agency for abusing the law”: The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.

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Film Fridays: Australia’s 40% Tax Rebate Draws Mad Max’ Spin-Off

The Hollywood Lawyer

New South Wales, the Australian state, will soon be welcoming the Warner Bros, Mad Max spin-off Furiosa. To be considered the most significant film production in history for Australia. Director Miller has cast The Queen’s Gambit actress Taylor-Joy for the role played by Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road. Australia’s government’s 40% tax incentive is what ultimately won over the production, […].

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“Justice Amy Coney Barrett finally meets the other 8 Supreme Court justices for a class photo”

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“Justice Amy Coney Barrett finally meets the other 8 Supreme Court justices for a class photo”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report.

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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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How to Find a Good Family Law Attorney

LegalReader

It is better to spend more time searching for the right family law attorney than deal with future communication breakdowns. .

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“Supreme Court Notebook: David faces Goliaths over pipeline.”

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“Supreme Court Notebook: David faces Goliaths over pipeline.” Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press have this report.

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How Personal Injury Protection Benefits Work in Kentucky

LegalReader

When purchasing your auto insurance policy, be very wary of the deductible and if you’ve unintentionally opted-out of the Personal Injury Protection coverage.

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“Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?”

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“Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?” Michael Tarm of The Associated Press has this report.

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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.