Fri.Sep 04, 2020

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Comparative Statistical Model Standards

CourtTechBulletin

One “unicorn” (a mythical goal) in Court Technology has been that Case Management Systems will have the ability to create comparative case statistics between court systems. Policymakers love that idea so they can compare and punish/reward, but also perhaps better understand policy differences. The announcement that got me thinking about this is the recent NIEM 5.0 announcement that included as part of their update preparation for the future addition of GISM (Generic Statistical Information Mod

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Growing Your Law Practice Using Virtual Staff

Lawfecta

There’s a new way to practice law, and it’s quickly becoming a hot trend, particularly for solo attorneys and small legal practices. It’s known as the virtual law firm. For some, this means an Internet-based legal practice with brick-and-mortar offices throughout the U.S. for others; it means virtual paralegals, legal secretaries, and assistants available on demand with no fixed locations.

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Sixth Circuit Defers to Real-World Umpires in Dismissal of Kentucky Derby Case

SquirePattonBoggs

This post arrives (along with many more) thanks to Zach Young , a Cincinnati native and rising 2L at Stanford Law School, where he studies as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. The Kentucky Derby is known as the fastest two minutes in sports. But—in federal court at least—the 2019 contest galloped on until last week. Last Friday (8 days before this year’s oddly timed 146th Derby ), the Sixth Circuit provided apparent closure to the 2019 race’s controversial result by affirming the district court’s dism

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