JonathanTurley
JUNE 17, 2021
Random selection is not generally an approach that most people opt for in the selection of doctors or even restaurants or a movie. However, it appears to be the new model for some in higher education. Former Barnard College mathematics professor Cathy O’Neil has written a column calling for “random selection” of all college graduates to guarantee racial diversity.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2021
A group of Norwegian climate activists on Tuesday formally requested that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) review Norway’s plans for expanded Arctic oil and gas extraction, arguing that their “rights to life and private and family life are directly affected by climate change.” Environmental groups Greenpeace and Young Friends of the Earth, along with six Norwegians aged 20 to 27, submitted a 28-page lawsuit application to the Strasbourg-based court.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
JUNE 17, 2021
Litigation Software as a New Litigation Paralegal. We will break down the paralegal technology skills into three categories of software: administration, matter management, and practice-specific applications. As a new litigation paralegal, it is not expected that you will have mastered all of these technologies. However, it is a good idea for you to be familiar with what the different technologies can do at various stages of a litigation case.
JURIST
JUNE 17, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s decision to strike down North Carolina’s statewide abortion restrictions. For the past 140 years, North Carolina has criminalized the “procurement or administration of abortion as a felony.” In 1967, the state enacted an exception to the abortion ban that permitted abortions to be performed in the case of “medical emergencies,” which were narrowly defined by the exception.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 17, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a lawsuit alleging that two U.S.-based companies, Nestlé and Cargill, facilitated human-rights abuses on cocoa plantations in the Ivory Coast. By a vote of 8-1, the justices ruled that the lawsuit cannot go forward because it is based on conduct that occurred overseas. Although the decision was obviously a victory for the two companies, it was not the sweeping one that the business community had sought.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
“Janet Malcolm, Provocative Journalist With a Piercing Eye, Dies at 86; Her subjects ranged widely, but she took special aim at journalism itself, writing that every journalist ‘knows that what he does is morally indefensible'”: Katharine Q. Seelye of The New York Times has written this obituary.
The Crime Report
JUNE 17, 2021
People over 60 were the special targets of COVID-19-related Internet schemes and financial fraud in 2020, with 28 percent of the total fraud losses sustained by seniors, according to the FBI. These Internet fraud schemes reaped approximately $1 billion in losses purely from seniors in 2020, the FBI said in a report released Tuesday. “This represents an increase of approximately $300 million in losses reported in 2020 versus what was reported by victims over 60 in 2019,” said the repo
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
“Trudeau nominates Ontario judge Mahmud Jamal to Supreme Court of Canada”: Sean Fine of The Globe and Mail of Toronto has this report. And Tonda MacCharles of The Toronto Star reports that “ Mahmud Jamal becomes the first person of colour appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Intelligize Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
Imagine you’re a director of a real estate company tasked with hiring a new chief executive. “Understands best practices in information security” might not be on your list of must-have qualifications. But maybe it should be. The Securities and Exchange Commission this week announced that it settled charges against First American Financial Corporation stemming from […].
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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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
“Federal appeals court sharply questions legality of Maryland’s ‘broadcast ban’ on court proceedings”: Justin Fenton of The Baltimore Sun has this report. Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Thomson Reuters News & Insight has a post titled “ Journalists win as 4th Circuit orders redo in challenge to Md. trial-tape ban.” And at “The Volokh Conspiracy,” Eugene Volokh has a post titled “ Ban on Broadcasting Court’s Own Recordings
LegalReader
JUNE 17, 2021
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HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit in Austin, Texas: The event will occur from November 11 to 14, 2021. I am planning to attend, and I hope to see you there! You can learn more about the event and register to attend via this link.
Above The Law
JUNE 17, 2021
So, So Many Firms Raised Salaries: Seriously, it's been a day. Paul Weiss , Sheppard Mullin , Willkie , Fried Frank , Munger Tolles , Morgan Lewis , Wilkinson Stekloff , oh my god, it's still going. Goodwin Procter , WilmerHale , Paul Hastings , Allen & Overy , still going. Fish & Richardson , Debevoise , Cohen Ziffer , and Simpson Thacher. Oh, And The Supreme Court Had A Big Day: Busy saving the ACA and making Justice Alito MAD.
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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
JUNE 17, 2021
“Obamacare, LGBTQ rights, voting laws in play during Supreme Court’s final weeks”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report. The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to issue one or more rulings in argued cases starting at 10 a.m. eastern time today.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 17, 2021
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Reading the tea leaves: Remaining cases as of June 16 (Amy Howe, Howe on the Court). Activists, academics step up pressure on Justice Breyer to retire (Robert Barnes, The Washington Post).
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
Access today’s rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court in argued cases: The Court issued rulings in three argued cases. 1. Justice Stephen G. Breyer delivered the opinion of the Court in California v. Texas , No. 19-840. Justice Clarence Thomas issued a concurring opinion. And Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. issued a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Neil M.
Chugh LLP
JUNE 17, 2021
By: Gladys Gervacio. The United States State Department has released its July 2021 Visa Bulletin which features advancements in cutoff dates across employment-based visa categories. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates chart to accept applications for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. final action cutoff dates for employment-based green cards.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
“Activists, academics step up pressure on Justice Breyer to retire”: Robert Barnes has this article in today’s edition of The Washington Post.
ALPS
JUNE 17, 2021
What is an ethics grievance? An ethics grievance/ bar complaint/ ethics inquiry are all interchangeable words for a complaint made against an attorney alleging misconduct or a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Who can file a grievance? Anyone can file an ethics grievance against an attorney. Clients, former clients, opposing parties, other attorneys, and even judges can file a grievance against you alleging violations and misconduct.
HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
“Obamacare’s Win at the Supreme Court Is Even Bigger Than it Appears”: Mark Joseph Stern has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
MyCase
JUNE 17, 2021
At MyCase we love to learn about our customers. After all, they’re at the center of everything that we do. That’s why we take advantage of every opportunity to talk to them and understand their law practices and how MyCase helps them streamline their firm’s processes and grow. We also really enjoy sharing their stories and secrets of success with you whether in webinars , customer testimonials , or on this blog.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 17, 2021
“The Truth Teller of the Supreme Court”: Columnist Linda Greenhouse has this essay online at The New York Times.
The IP Law Blog
JUNE 17, 2021
I’m experiencing déjà vu. I wrote about a similar topic prior to Allegiant Air becoming the official sponsor of the Las Vegas stadium that the Raiders now call home. In fact, I covered the topic at a time when Allegiant Air claimed that it was not involved in any negotiations for the naming rights of any professional sports facilities despite having filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for use of Allegiant in connection with stadium or training facilities.
The Fashion Law
JUNE 17, 2021
Customs agents in Hong Kong and Mainland China confiscated HK$120 million ($15.5 million) worth of luxury goods in a headline-making raid last week. Unlike the frequent, large-scale seizures that see law enforcement agencies across the globe intercept shipments of millions of dollars worth of trademark infringing and/or counterfeit goods – from branded sneakers to high fashion apparel and accessories, this instance is distinct because the products at issue were authentic.
LegalReader
JUNE 17, 2021
A real estate lawyer is not a luxury. They’re a necessity. If you’re starting out, they will show you the ropes and guarantee you are investment-safe.
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