LDA PRO
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
For successful eviction of a tenant in the state of California, the landlord-tenant law requires a termination of the tenancy, by the landlord. Landlords must have a clear understanding of the California eviction laws , prior to serving an Eviction Notice. Landlords must know the formal legal eviction steps to prevent costly mistakes, that cause unnecessary delays.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The UK government presented a bill Thursday that, if passed, will give the Prime Minister the power to give ministers six months’ maternity leave. The Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Bill, introduced to the House of Commons , would enable cabinet ministers to receive full pay during their leave and includes the same provisions for certain opposition office-holders.
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EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 601 provides that Every person is competent to be a witness unless these rules provide otherwise. But in a civil case, state law governs the witness’s competency regarding a claim or defense for which state law.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, the US Supreme Court ruled that the heirs of Jewish art dealers cannot bring a lawsuit in US courts against Germany over the alleged forced sale of art and artifacts under the Nazi regime. The case, Federal Republic of Germany v. Philipp , concerned a trove of medieval Christian relics called the Welfenschatz that a consortium of art dealers had purchased in 1929.
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LegalReader
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Keeping clean premises results in creating a positive impression for the people entering your premises. Pairing up with such companies can help create a healthier work environment.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“Supreme Court Rules for Germany in Case on Nazi-Era Art; In a unanimous ruling, the court said a federal law bars suits against foreign governments accused of expropriating their own citizens’ property”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. In today’s edition of The Washington Post, Robert Barnes has an article headlined “ Supreme Court rules unanimously for Germany in Nazi art sale case.” In today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times, David
JURIST
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday convicted Dominic Ongwen, a former brigade commander of the African rebel group Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), of 61 war crimes and crimes against humanity committed from July 2002 to December 2005. Ongwen was accused of 70 counts of these crimes. In a 1,077-page judgment, the ICC found Ongwen guilty of ordering attacks against civilians, namely murder, attempted murder, torture, enslavement, outrages upon personal dignity, pillaging, dest
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“Lessons for practice from clerking at the Fifth Circuit”: Raffi Melkonian served as moderator for this Houston Bar Association Federal Practice Section event earlier today. You can view a recording of the video on YouTube via this link.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced political activist Alexei Navalny to three and a half years in prison for violating his probation conditions. In its decision, the court reasoned that Navalny would need to serve two years and eight months of the sentence because he had already served one year of his sentence under house arrest in 2014. The Russian Penitentiary Service said that Navalny had failed to report to his probation officer between August 2020 and January 2021.
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“After a cold and wet week, federal court comes to skid row”: In today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times, Benjamin Oreskes has an article that begins, “A wet week in Los Angeles that drenched the region’s homeless population has left a federal judge outraged by the conditions people on the street face and by the city’s apparent inaction.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
In a 5-4 decision delivered by Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, the US Supreme Court held that a refusal by the US Railroad Retirement Board to reopen a prior benefits determination is subject to judicial review. In 1992, the petitioner, Manfredo Salinas, began seeking disability benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (RRA) for serious injuries he sustained during his 15-year career with the Union Pacific Railroad.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“Court: Black man’s arrest for refusing to show ID improper.” Matthew Barakat of The Associated Press has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued today.
LegalReader
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
There’s no doubt that renovating a kitchen is an expensive endeavor, but it is worthwhile when you see those before and after pictures of your new, beautiful, shiny kitchen space.
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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.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“Should a New President Change Old SCOTUS Positions? The president’s power to act in Court derives from his constitutional duty to carry out the law. He must, therefore, say what he believes the law to be.” John O. McGinnis has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Got a suggestion of a piece you’d like us to consider? Email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Supreme Court Rules for Germany. The post The morning read for Thursday, Feb. 4 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“‘The Most Intemperate Judge’: This Federal Jurist Is Raising Eyebrows; The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has pulled the U.S. district judge off cases at least three times, and called him out for racist and sexist comments on the bench; Yet the judge hasn’t faced judicial discipline.” Angela Morris of Texas Lawyer has this report.
A People's Choice
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
There are certain circumstances required to obtain a default divorce judgment in California. Plus, petitioners must file specific paperwork that has been clearly and accurately filled out. Therefore, anyone looking for a default divorce judgment should consider hiring a legal document assistant to ensure approval by the court. To read the complete article, please click on the link How To Get a Default Divorce Judgment in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Docum
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HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
“Virginia Senate backs bill to abolish the death penalty”: Frank Green has this front page article in today’s edition of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. And in today’s edition of The Washington Post, Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider have an article headlined “ With state Senate vote, Virginia moves closer to abolishing death penalty.
A People's Choice
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The probate process in California starts after someone dies. Depending on the size of the estate, the process of probating an estate can be surprisingly quick and simple to complete. For larger estates, probate may be lengthy and more complex. Here's what you need to know to start the probate process in California. To read the complete article, please click on the link How to Start the Probate Process in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without th
Conflict of Laws
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision yesterday in Federal Republic of Germany v. Philipp. This is the case we previewed here concerning the Guelph treasure, allegedly taken by Nazis from its Jewish owners via a coerced sale for a fraction of its value prior to World War II. The heirs of the rightful owners and the government had agreed to conciliate the claim before a German Commission, which found that the taking had not been coerced.
A People's Choice
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
If you are in the process of getting a divorce in California and share children with your spouse, it's imperative that you become familiar with California custody laws. Read on to learn more about the different types of custody, how they compare, and what they mean for you. To read the complete article, please click on the link California Custody Laws: What You Need to Know This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.
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MyCase
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
With the rise in demand for remote working opportunities and contact-free client services, staying connected virtually is more important than ever for legal teams. To that end, MyCase has recently released a number of features that help legal professionals collaborate with clients and team members instantly, regardless of location. In this live virtual workshop, attorney Benson Varghese will demonstrate the latest game-changing collaboration features in MyCase that allow his firm (and many other
LegalReader
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The main thing to keep in mind as a citizen in need of a lawyer is that you want to hire someone who knows the special area of law that you need help dealing with.
LawTechnologyToday
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
As law firms and legal departments expand technological capabilities, an emphasis remains on increasing efficiency while providing value. Leaders in the industry must identify ways to implement new tools without offsetting the return by bogging down system administrators with tedious tasks that eat away at productivity. Solutions templating in a technology platform can make creating and configuring new sites more intuitive, efficient and seamless.
LegalReader
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Green plumbing isn’t something new, but it’s certainly increasing. Although it may end up costing a little more in the short-term, the money you save on water consumption in the long term will produce a great return on investment.
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