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Myanmar: internet cutoff looms as junta flexes martial law muscle in Yangon townships

JURIST

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Uncertainty reigned in Myanmar late Wednesday as the ruling military junta announced it was cutting off public wifi access after stopping mobile data services Monday in a bid to stop videos and photos showing brutal police actions against civilian pro-democracy protesters from flooding the internet. It is still unclear whether the announced cut-off of public wifi will extend to home broadband services in the country, but Myanmar citizens and members of the international

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"Just About Any Felony": Court of Appeals of Georgia Finds Trial Judge Improperly Deemed Burglary a Crime of Dishonesty

EvidenceProf Blog

Similar to its federal counterpart, OCGA § 24-6-609(a) states the following: For the purpose of attacking the character for truthfulness of a witness: (1) Evidence that a witness other than an accused has been convicted of a crime shall be.

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Colorado supreme court rules against computerized reading of bills in legislature

JURIST

The Colorado State Supreme Court on Monday ruled that having computers speed-read bills on the legislative floor is unconstitutional. The Colorado constitution provides that all bills that come before the legislature shall be read aloud on two different days in each house, unless all the members present consent to waive the reading. The controversy at issue in this case began in March 2019 when the state senate was considering passage of House Bill 19-1172, a recodification that ran over 2,000 p

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National Institute of Justice AI Articles Series

CourtTechBulletin

Via press release, March 16, 2021. NIJ has released a four-part series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Criminal Justice System. Through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service , NIJ has made available the following final technical reports (these reports are the result of NIJ-funded projects but were not published by the U.S. Department of Justice).

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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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Kosovo war crimes suspect arrested in Belgium

JURIST

Belgian authorities arrested a Kosovo war crimes suspect on Tuesday. Pjet?r Shala was wanted “pursuant to an arrest warrant and confirmed indictment related to war crimes” according to a pre-trial judge of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC). He is being held in Belgium until he can be moved to the KSC detention facilities in The Hague.

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Priority Claims in US Applications

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. The vast majority of US non-provisional patent applications (utility) claim some form of priority relationship back to a previously filed patent document. The chart below shows the percentage of applications that assert these various forms of priority claims. Note that continuation applications have continued to rise while provisional applications show a plateau.

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Portugal court deems physician assisted dying bill unconstitutional

JURIST

Portugal’s Constitutional Court ruled Monday that legislation that would permit physician assisted death is unconstitutional. The bill limited physician-assisted dying to terminally ill patients in severe pain, who are judged to be mentally healthy enough to understand what they were asking. In addition to legalizing physician-assisted dying, the bill removed criminal penalties physicians would have otherwise faced.

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“High Court rules skies to open for returning Israelis; Ash: Decision could lead to wave of high morbidity.”

HowAppealing

“High Court rules skies to open for returning Israelis; Ash: Decision could lead to wave of high morbidity.” Yonah Jeremy Bob of The Jerusalem Post has this report.

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How we chose the Supreme 16, and other bracketology FAQs

SCOTUSBlog

To celebrate March Madness (and to have some fun during an unusually slow March argument calendar), SCOTUSblog is hosting the first-ever SCOTUS bracketology: a crowd-sourced tournament in search of the greatest Supreme Court justice of all time. You can find the opening round here. As. The post How we chose the Supreme 16, and other bracketology FAQs 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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“The Supreme Court Has Unfinished School-Choice Business; A petition from Maine parents gives the justices an opportunity to protect religious freedom fully”

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“The Supreme Court Has Unfinished School-Choice Business; A petition from Maine parents gives the justices an opportunity to protect religious freedom fully”: Michael Bindas will have this op-ed in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Women of Legal Tech: Jennifer Wondracek

LawTechnologyToday

The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. This initiative launched in 2015 with a list of innovators and leaders in legal technology and with this year’s additions, that list now includes 132 talented and influential women leaders. Every Monday and Wednesday, we will be featuring a woman from our class of 2021.

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“Pennsylvania Bar Dismisses 3rd Circuit Appeal in Rule 8.4(g) Challenge; The bar will presumably try again to draft a constitutional version of the ABA Model Rule”

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“Pennsylvania Bar Dismisses 3rd Circuit Appeal in Rule 8.4(g) Challenge; The bar will presumably try again to draft a constitutional version of the ABA Model Rule”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.

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Preparing for an Extended Absence – Advice for the Solo Attorney

ALPS

Given how difficult it can be to try and take a planned absence, such as a long vacation or maternity or paternity leave, it’s no wonder that having to cope with the consequences of an extended unplanned absence, perhaps due to the sudden onset of a serious health issue, can result in a crisis mode response. In short, an extended absence can be problematic to say the least.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Washington Supreme Court considers case that could impact whether cities can tow cars people live in”

HowAppealing

“Washington Supreme Court considers case that could impact whether cities can tow cars people live in”: In today’s edition of The Seattle Times, Scott Greenstone has a front page article that begins, “The Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a landmark case that could change how Seattle enforces parking violations for homeless people.

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Partners at Starbucks: Proposal #4 Would Strengthen Their Voice

Corporate Governance

Proposal #4 aims at increasing diversity by adding a worker to the pool of candidates to be considered for the Board. The idea is to increase the voice of “partners.” We’ve been listening and seeing how important partners are to Starbucks. Instead of considering hundreds of thousands of partners for a possible seat at the table, […]. The post Partners at Starbucks: Proposal #4 Would Strengthen Their Voice appeared first on Corporate Governance.

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“House Votes to Drop E.R.A. Deadline, Reviving Hopes for Supporters. Again. The vote moves the amendment to ensure gender equality closer to becoming part of the Constitution, a century after it was introduced. But an uphill climb in the Senate and legal wrinkles remain.”

HowAppealing

“House Votes to Drop E.R.A. Deadline, Reviving Hopes for Supporters. Again. The vote moves the amendment to ensure gender equality closer to becoming part of the Constitution, a century after it was introduced. But an uphill climb in the Senate and legal wrinkles remain.” Alisha Haridasani Gupta will have this article in Thursday’s edition of The New York Times.

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Lawsuit: San Quentin Inmate Died from Coronavirus After State Transferred Sick, Untested Prisoners

LegalReader

The family of a California inmate who died from novel coronavirus has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections, claiming a combination of poor planning and general negligence led to an uncontrolled outbreak. The Sacramento Bee reports that the lawsuit was filed by the surviving family of Daniel Ruiz. Ruiz, 61, had a prior.

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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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“U.S. Antitrust Officials Unlikely to File Supreme Court Appeal in Qualcomm Case; Federal Trade Commission likely to end case that had created a split with Justice Department over chip maker’s practices”

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“U.S. Antitrust Officials Unlikely to File Supreme Court Appeal in Qualcomm Case; Federal Trade Commission likely to end case that had created a split with Justice Department over chip maker’s practices”: Brent Kendall of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of defamation suit by DOJ official against NYT

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Monday dismissed an appeal from a Department of Justice (DOJ) employee seeking a defamation suit against the New York Times (NYT). Writing for the majority, Judge José Cabranes found that the district court properly dismissed the defamation suit as barred under New York state’s fair report privilege.

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“Obsession by Sheldon Whitehouse: He wants the new AG to investigate the FBI over Brett Kavanaugh.”

HowAppealing

“Obsession by Sheldon Whitehouse: He wants the new AG to investigate the FBI over Brett Kavanaugh.” This editorial will appear in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Virginia restores civil rights to felons released from incarceration

JURIST

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that going forward any Virginian convicted of a felony will automatically have their civil rights restored upon release from incarceration. Northam’s announcement restored the right to vote, serve on a jury, run for office, and become a notary public. Effective immediately, these rights will be restored upon completion of any sentence of incarceration, even if the individual remains on community supervision or has outstanding court fees

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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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“The anti-‘Roe v. Wade’ movement is increasingly disconnected from facts”

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“The anti-‘Roe v. Wade’ movement is increasingly disconnected from facts”: Columnist David Von Drehle has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Washington Post.

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Germany authorities arrest former member of Gambian military for alleged crimes against humanity

JURIST

German authorities on Tuesday arrested a former member of the Gambian armed forces in Hanover for his alleged crimes against humanity in the Gambia. An arrest warrant was filed for him on March 3. The federal prosecutor’s office alleges that the accused, referred to only as Bai L., committed “crimes against humanity, murder and attempted murder.” Bai L. was allegedly a member of a patrol team, called the “ Junglers ,” of the Gambian military from December 2003 to De

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“Judges Juggle Over 2,700 Cases Each as Families Wait for Day in Court; Short-handed and deluged by complex cases, New Jersey’s federal court is in a crisis; The backlog of cases has only gotten worse in the pandemic”

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“Judges Juggle Over 2,700 Cases Each as Families Wait for Day in Court; Short-handed and deluged by complex cases, New Jersey’s federal court is in a crisis; The backlog of cases has only gotten worse in the pandemic”: Tracey Tully has this front page article in today’s edition of The New York Times.

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Kyrgyz president defends proposed constitutional reforms

JURIST

Newly elected Kyrgyz president Sadyr Japarov on Monday defended new constitutional reforms passed on March 11 that would grant broad powers to the executive branch. The amendments would also allow the president to hold office for multiple terms instead of the current one-year term provided by the constitution. In a recent statement to RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service, Japarov praised the reforms, saying that new laws will “establish order” in Kyrgyzstan after nearly a decade of trying a

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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.