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Transparent Displays - The New Public 'Window'

CourtTechBulletin

image provided by LG.COM We just learned of the new transparent OLED (flat panel) displays that are being introduced by the LG corporation at the 2021 ConsumerElectronics Show. While this article projects that these displays would be used at restaurants or subway stations , I think they would be the perfect court clerk/registrar "window" We explain… Read more ».

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Boston creates independent board to investigate police misconduct

JURIST

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh signed an ordinance Monday to create a board independent of the Boston Police Department (BPD) to investigate police misconduct allegations. The ordinance was signed by Walsh in a ceremony conducted virtually. It establishes the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT), which will “investigate complaints of police misconduct, ensure that the Boston Police Department’s internal affairs review process is fair and thorough, and review Boston Poli

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How Do I File for Divorce on My Own in Sacramento

LDA PRO

Going through a divorce is pretty tough to deal with. At that time, making a decision or proceeding with the separation procedures become hard. Knowing the process or steps beforehand will help you to execute them conveniently. For that, we have mentioned the ways that you need to follow for filing a divorce. However, by acquiring the divorce services by an expert paralegal will of great help.

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China amended national defense law takes effect

JURIST

China’s revised National Defense Law took effect Friday after its adoption by China’s top legislature, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC), at its twenty-fourth session on December 26 and subsequent promulgation by President Xi Jinping. The amendment makes significant changes, with a total of 54 articles revised, six added and three deleted from the older version.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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.

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Illinois Court Finds Prior Identification Hearsay Exclusion Applies to Witnesses Who Were Neither Victims Nor Eyewitnesses

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(C) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay for a statement that "identifies a person as someone the declarant perceived earlier." Similarly, Illinois Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(B) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay.

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Call for Papers for Prosecutors, Power, and Racial Injustice: Building an Anti-Racist Prosecutorial System, A Virtual Symposium by the Rutgers Law Review

EvidenceProf Blog

Please see below the Call for Papers for Prosecutors, Power, and Racial Injustice: Building an Anti-Racist Prosecutorial System, A Virtual Symposium by the Rutgers Law Review: Download Law Review Symposium Call for Papers FINAL

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Big changes for bar exam suggested by NCBE testing task force

ABA Journal

Bar exams of the future should be delivered online as an integrated test with scenarios to answer questions from, rather than in, sections with different…

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Federal Circuit Statistics – 2020 edition

Patently O

By Jason Rantanen. This post uses data from the Compendium of Federal Circuit Decisions to provide a quick statistical overview of the Federal Circuit’s decisions this year, particularly in appeals arising from the district courts and USPTO. Decisions by origin. Figure 1 shows the total number of Federal Circuit opinions and Rule 36 summary affirmances by origin.

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“Hawley, Cruz and their Senate cohort are the Constitution’s most dangerous domestic enemies”

HowAppealing

“Hawley, Cruz and their Senate cohort are the Constitution’s most dangerous domestic enemies”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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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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Top Three Paraphrasing Tools Online

LawTechnologyToday

There is a big difference between using an online source to collect information and copy the content without changes. If you are using content on the internet that does not belong to you, it is a prohibited act termed as plagiarism. Plagiarized content is penalized by search engines when submitted as articles, blogs or in any other form. If you are an article writer responsible for creating posts on a certain topic, it is expected that you would use the internet.

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UK judge blocks US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

JURIST

A British judge on Monday denied a request from US officials to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges. In her ruling, the judge stated that extraditing Assange would be “oppressive” on his mental health, citing evidence of harsh US prison conditions and risk of suicide. Assange, an Australian internet activist, has been charged in the US under the Espionage Act for illegally obtaining and sharing classified material related to national security.

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“Arizona GOP chair takes her electors lawsuit directly to U.S. Supreme Court justice”

HowAppealing

“Arizona GOP chair takes her electors lawsuit directly to U.S. Supreme Court justice”: Howard Fischer of The Arizona Daily Star has this report.

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Monday round-up

SCOTUSBlog

Here’s a round-up of Supreme Court-related news and commentary from around the web: Supreme Court’s New Supermajority: What It Means For Roe v. Wade (Nina Totenberg, NPR). Chief Justice John Roberts Lauds Courts’ Pandemic Response in Year-End Message (Jess Bravin, The Wall Street Journal). A Modest Proposal for Supreme Court Reform (Mark Tushnet, Balkinization).

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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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How to Avoid Getting Hooked by Crypto Fraudsters

LegalReader

Cryptocurrencies are the future of money and still have a lot of untapped potential as investment vessels. This has attracted a big number of hackers and scammers in the crypto ecosystem.

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“Precedent and the Conservative Court”:

HowAppealing

“Precedent and the Conservative Court”: Jeremy Rozansky has this article in the Winter 2021 issue of National Affairs.

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Why Trust Signals Matter So Much in Heavily Regulated Industries

LegalReader

If you’re unsure what a trust signal is, here’s the simple definition: it’s something you include on a website or in marketing materials to give people a reason to trust you.

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The Interaction between Family Law, Succession Law and Private International Law

Conflict of Laws

JM Scherpe and E Bargelli have just published an edited book titled: “The Interaction between Family Law, Succession Law and Private International Law” with Intersentia. The publisher’s blurb reads as follows: There can be no doubt that both substantive family and succession law engage in significant interaction with private international law, and, in particular, the European Union instruments in the field.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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The Power of the Decency Quotient in Leadership

LegalReader

When a leader can utilize IQ and EQ and demonstrate a commitment to acting with decency, it can be an absolute essential factor in a successful business strategy.

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Must a Plaintiff Investigate a Patent’s Validity Prior to Suing for Infringement?

Patently O

WPEM LLC v. SOTI Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2021). WPEM sued SOTI for patent infringement based upon its mobile-device software management “Speed Lockdown” tool. The complaint cites MobiControl Version 11 as infringing. In its answer, SOTI responded with information from its Version 10, which predates the asserted patent as well as other prior art references.

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HHS Won’t Enforce Surprise Sanitizer Fee

LegalReader

Craft distillers who stepped up to make hand sanitizer last spring were hit with a surprise $14,060 fee – until public outcry made HHS blink.

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Easing into 2021 with PTAB Affirmance

Patently O

Comcast Cable Communications v. Promptu Systems Corporation ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). The Federal Circuit’s first decision of 2021 comes as a boring 5-page non-precedential opinion upholding a PTAB Final Written Decision that Promptu’s claims had not been proven invalid. Love it! ??????????. . Promptu’s U.S. Patent No. 7,260,538 claims voice-recognition processing using a cable-TV remote-control but processed server-side (cable head-end unit).

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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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Mazda Gives New Cars to Inspiring Pandemic Frontliners

LegalReader

Individuals giving back to their communities in a big way receive new vehicles from Mazda.

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Lyle v. Midway Solar: Solar farm meets accommodation doctrine

OilandGasLawyer

The El Paso Court of Appeals tangled with the accommodation doctrine in Lyle v. Midway Solar, LLC , No. 08-19-00216-CV, and the mineral owner lost. The Lyles own a 27.5% mineral interest in 315 acres in Pecos County. Gary Drgac owns the surface. Drgac leased the 315 acres to Midway Solar for a solar farm. Midway constructed its solar array, leaving 17 acres on the south end and 80 acres on the north end for “Designated Drill Sites.

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4 Myths About CBD Everyone Must Know

LegalReader

Always make an independent decision whenever faced with the choice to buy or turn down CBD products.

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Chief Justice Roberts praises judiciary for post-pandemic performance

ABA Journal

“For the past 10 months, it has been all hands on deck for the courts, as our branch of government confronted the COVID-19 pandemic,” U.S.

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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.