JURIST
MAY 31, 2021
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet voiced “deep concern” Sunday over recent events in the Colombian city of Cali that include reports of deaths and violence following demonstrations to commemorate a month of national strikes. The High Commissioner’s statement follows reports of the death of 14 people and 98 injuries after protests against the Colombian government turned violent.
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 31, 2021
In Batson v. Kentucky, the Supreme Court "ruled that a State may not discriminate on the basis of race when exercising peremptory challenges against prospective jurors in a criminal trial."* Under Batson, once the opponent of a peremptory challenge has.
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JURIST
MAY 31, 2021
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday that it has lodged a diplomatic protest against the “continuing illegal presence” of Chinese vessels in the Pag-asa Islands of the South China Sea. The statement complained of the “incessant deployment, prolonged presence, and illegal activities of Chinese maritime assets and fishing vessels” in and around the Pag-asa Islands, and demanded that China withdraw its vessels. “The Pag-asa Islands are an
LDA PRO
MAY 31, 2021
Most landowners often discover themselves in a predicament where their renters either stop paying the rents or make delays in the payment. It is indeed a frustrating situation, but losing your cool will definitely lead you nowhere. Hence, you need to deal with such circumstances with patience and proper legal guidance. So, what can you do in such a situation?
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
The Fashion Law
MAY 31, 2021
A $1 billion-plus shopping mecca “for the super-rich” was slated to welcome the public into its glitzy enclave dab-smack in the heart of Paris in the spring of 2020. The property of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, La Samaritaine – a sweeping 152-year old shopping destination located steps from the Seine, a short stroll from the main courtyard of the Louvre, and not terribly far from in-the-midst-of-rebuild Notre Dame – revealed that it would open its doors almost two
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Conflict of Laws
MAY 31, 2021
Jurisdiction is a fundamental aspect of Nigerian procedural law. In Nigerian judicial parlance, we have become accustomed to the principle that the issue of jurisdiction can be raised at any time, even at the Nigerian Supreme Court – the highest court of the land – for the first time. [1] The concept of jurisdiction in Nigerian conflict of laws (often called “territorial jurisdiction” by many Nigerian judges) is the most confusing aspect of Nigerian conflict of laws.
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2021
“The Unique Dangers of the Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear a Mississippi Abortion Case; The most pressing question now may be not whether Roe and Casey can survive but how reproductive rights can be sustained without them”: Amy Davidson Sorkin has this Comment in the Talk of the Town section of the June 7, 2021 issue of The New Yorker.
Corporate Governance
MAY 31, 2021
Netflix 2021 annual meeting is June 3, 3 PM Pacific Time. To attend, vote, and submit questions during the Annual Meeting visit here. To participate, you need the 16-digit control number provided on your proxy card or voting instruction form. Of course, I recommend voting in advance. To enhance long-term value. Vote Against all directors, auditors, […].
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2021
“Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdict”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.
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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
MAY 31, 2021
Share We will be live blogging on Tuesday, June 1, as the court releases orders from the May 27 conference and one or more opinions in argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about announcements of orders and opinions. ? ?. The post Announcement of orders and opinions for Tuesday, June 1 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2021
“Coming Supreme Court decision in major LGBT rights case seen as bellwether of conservative court”: Tucker Higgins of CNBC has this report.
The Hollywood Lawyer
MAY 31, 2021
American XO is suing everyone behind the 2018 hit song, “Eastside.” The list includes: Benny Blanco, Halsey, Khalid, and Ed Sheeran, along with Universal Music Group, Interscope Records, and Friends Keep Secrets. The suit claims the defendants are guilty of copyright infringement over a distinctive guitar riff used in the introductions of both songs, “Loveless,” […].
HowAppealing
MAY 31, 2021
“Men’s group and ACLU urge Supreme Court to hear challenge to male-only military draft”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report.
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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.
LLRX
MAY 31, 2021
Articles and Columns for May 2021 Competitive Intelligence – A Selective Resource Guide – Updated May 2021 – This guide on competitive intelligence resources on the web was first published in 2005, and Sabrina I. Pacifici has continued to edit, revise and update it over the course of 16 years. Her objective is to provide.
The Fashion Law
MAY 31, 2021
At a precarious time for much of the retail market, a sense of brand heritage might be considered a great strength. The theory is that well known stores are able to boast – and attract customers with – a proud history of originality and quality. In reality, however, heritage appears to have become something of a blind spot for some retailers. Last year , 243-year-old Debenhams, for example, 137-year-old Jaeger, and nearly 60-year-old Topshop all went into administration before reemerging as onli
LegalReader
MAY 31, 2021
Distributors internal communications called into question at trial.
A People's Choice
MAY 31, 2021
Did you know combat veterans are more likely to get divorced than to actually see combat? An estimated 62% of first marriages for combat vets end in divorce. Female enlisted soldiers have more than double the divorce rate compared to female officers. No matter the reason for it, a divorce can turn your world [.].
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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.
LegalReader
MAY 31, 2021
Javaid Perwaiz has been sentenced to nearly six decades behind bars.
FDA Law Blog
MAY 31, 2021
By Faraz Siddiqui & Alan M. Kirschenbaum — The past two weeks have seen two noteworthy developments relating to CMS’s Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) regulations. 1. PhRMA Sues CMS Challenging MDRP Rule Curbing Patient Assistance. In December 2020, CMS published a final rule making several changes to the MDRP regulations. See our post here and our summary of the final rule here.
Conflict of Laws
MAY 31, 2021
Conventions & Instruments. On 24 May 2021, Niger deposited its instrument of accession to the HCCH 1993 Adoption Convention. With the accession of Niger, the Adoption Convention now has 104 Contracting Parties. It will enter into force for Niger on 1 September 2021. More information is available here. Meetings & Events. On 4 May 2021, the HCCH participated in the virtual launch of the book Choice of Law in International Commercial Contracts , published by Oxford University Press.
LexForti
MAY 31, 2021
While hearing a suo moto COVID case, Justice DY Chandrachud made a remark regarding news channel showing dead body of a COVID patient being thrown into river body and asked whether any sedition case has been filed against the news channels or not. Justice DY Chandrachud made this sarcastic statement while taking a dig at the number of sedition cases being registered against media.
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
Law 360
MAY 31, 2021
We're pleased to announce Law360's Rising Stars for 2021, our list of 180 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.
At the Lectern
MAY 31, 2021
Bob Egelko in the San Francisco Chronicle previews this week’s oral argument in People v. McDaniel. He writes, “The California Supreme Court, which rarely overturns death penalty verdicts these days, takes up an issue Wednesday that could lead to reversals of hundreds of the state’s pending death sentences and perhaps all 704 of them.” Related: Death penalty appeal on the June calendar could be a momentous one.
iHire
MAY 31, 2021
Find out which 7 things today’s job candidates want in their online job search – one year into COVID-19.
JonathanTurley
MAY 31, 2021
Below is my column in the Hill newspaper on the announcement that the University of California will now join the “test-blind” movement and end the use of the SAT and ACT in its admissions decisions. Some have called for the change to increase diversity in the schools, particularly after California voters refused to change the long ban on affirmative action in education under state law.
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