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MARCH 14, 2021

The Senate unanimously passed Thursday the Ensuring Innovation Act and the Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act , two pieces of bipartisan legislation aiming to lower prescription drug prices by increasing competition. The Ensuring Innovation Act addresses loopholes used by companies to maintain the exclusive right to sell a drug. A company holds an exclusive right to sell a drug for a designated length of time when the company invents the drug.

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MARCH 14, 2021

In my new essay, "The End of Comparative Qualified Immunity," I argue that the one-two punch of the Supreme Court's recent opinion in Taylor v. Riojas and summary disposition in McCoy v. Alamu will significantly limit the qualified immunity defense.

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JURIST

MARCH 14, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students filing for JURIST in Myanmar reported a record number of civilian fatalities from police and military action against unarmed civilians Sunday as the UN and various Western embassies and diplomats were reduced to issuing yet more toothless condemnations. The civilian death toll in Myanmar’s largest city was especially severe, with estimates of fatalities there alone running from the high 30s to above 50.

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Diane Drain

MARCH 14, 2021

You have a reverse mortgage: Know your rights and responsibilities. Publication from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “CFPB” Reverse mortgages can be a nightmare, leaving your spouse evicted from their home once the signing spouse dies. This in-depth guide teaches current reverse mortgage borrowers about their rights and responsibilities under a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan.

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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.

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JURIST

MARCH 14, 2021

Carl Heastie, Speaker of the New York State Assembly, has authorized the Assembly Judiciary Committee to commence an impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo after multiple women accused the Governor of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. Among the six women who have come forward, Lindsey Boylan, Candidate for Manhattan Borough President, published an online essay detailing her unpleasant encounters with Cuomo.

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MARCH 14, 2021

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Miriam Berger: WHO Head Pushes for Waiver of Some Intellectual Property Rights for Coronavirus Vaccines, in Bid to Broaden Access (Source: The Washington Post). Emma Farge: China Extends Lead Over U.S. in Global Patents Filings, U.N. Says (Source: Reuters). Ali Salman: New Apple Patent Describes a System That Detects Light Through Display for Face ID and Touch ID (Source: WCCF Tech).

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MARCH 14, 2021

“Campus speech rules are hurting students. They deserve recompense — even if it’s just $1.” Columnist George F. Will has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Washington Post.

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LegalReader

MARCH 14, 2021

Two female firefighters in North Carolina are suing over allegations of discrimination and harassment.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 14, 2021

“What’s the price of Sunshine? Missouri Supreme Court weighs key transparency case.” Austin Huguelet of The Springfield News-Leader 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.

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MARCH 14, 2021

Privacy and security issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and security, often without our situational awareness.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 14, 2021

“Stats show the impact female judges are making on the Pennsylvania bench”: Rudy Miller of The Express-Times of Easton, Pennsylvania has this report.

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MARCH 14, 2021

We have previously discussed the criminal and civil liability of those posing as doctors. Alcalira Jimenez De Rodriguez, 56, follows a familiar pattern in doing cosmetic surgeries without a license. One of the criminal charges however is concerning. A man claimed that he was disfigured by Jimenez De Rodriguez in a botched nose job. Vincenzo Zurlo had a second rhinoplasty operation but it still was deformed so he asked for her license and insurance.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 14, 2021

“Arizona Supreme Court justice leaving, giving governor another pick”: Howard Fischer of The Arizona Daily Star 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.

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MARCH 14, 2021

by Dennis Crouch. I wrote earlier about the Federal Circuit’s TracFone decision, calling-out W.D. Texas Judge Albright for his months long delay in deciding defendant’s motions to transfer/dismiss for improper/inconvenient venue. In its decision, the appellate court repeated a prior conclusion that Judge Albright’s approach represented “egregious delay and blatant disregard for precedent.” Egregious Delay and Blatant Disregard for Precedent.

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LegalReader

MARCH 14, 2021

Dave Ramsey was recently hit with a lawsuit over claims he has been terminated employees who have premarital sex.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 14, 2021

“How Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Death Penalty Expansion: Biden vowed to end the death penalty; A recent court filing suggests where he might start.” Keri Blakinger of The Marshall Project has this report.

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MARCH 14, 2021

“‘A tremendous sea change’: Democrats see a path to remaking the Senate filibuster; Between Sen. Joe Manchin’s support for a ‘talking filibuster’ and unified GOP opposition to the popular Covid-19 relief bill, some lawmakers see an opening.” Sahil Kapur of NBC News has this report.

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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.

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