The Crime Report
MAY 26, 2021
Support for capital punishment has declined in the U.S. to its lowest level in 50 years. In March, Virginia, formerly one of the staunchest supporters of the death penalty, became the 23 rd state to abolish it. But getting rid of it entirely promises to be an uphill struggle, says Marc Bookman, executive director of the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation.
JURIST
MAY 26, 2021
The High Court of Uganda at Mbale will hear a case on Wednesday brought by citizens against the federal government, alleging the government failed to uphold its human rights obligations to protect threatened communities from the effects of climate change. Forty-eight survivors of a deadly landslide assert that the Ugandan government violated their “rights to life, property, and the right to a clean and healthy environment,” in its failure to act on the known landslide risk.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 26, 2021
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and article II, section 7 of the Colorado Constitution protect against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” However, because the Fourth Amendment is silent regarding how this right is to be enforced, the Supreme.
JURIST
MAY 26, 2021
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed two major criminal justice reform bills into law Monday. The Alternatives to Incarceration Act , which replaces the Tennessee Community Act of 1985, places a cap on the duration of probation. It is meant to help local governments find alternatives to prison. The Re-Entry Success Act decreases the amount of time between parole hearings and creates mandatory supervision programs for individuals released from prison.
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LawTechnologyToday
MAY 26, 2021
Virtual assistants are now used to help both large and small businesses grow. Delegating specific administrative tasks on a regular basis enables you to focus on the most important tasks and improve your company’s overall performance. What do you know about these professionals? Is a virtual assistant worth it? A virtual assistant is a self-employed person who works from home to provide clients with services.
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Above The Law
MAY 26, 2021
Kim Still Not A Baby Lawyer : In fairness, it's tough to study when distracted by a husband doing. whatever the hell it was Kanye was doing. We'll Get You And Put You In An Office : Weil plans to be back in most offices soon. Steptoe Through The Tulips : Firm catches up on offering special bonuses. Sir, This Is A Wendy's : It's not quite that bad, but one law professor bundled all of his law school complaints into an article about the bar exam for some reason.
HowAppealing
MAY 26, 2021
“Full Fifth Circuit Hears Dispute Over Dallas Bail System; In a case challenging automatic cash bail, attorneys for indigent arrestees told the en banc appeals court that Dallas County is unconstitutionally jailing poor people without considering their ability to pay”: Sabrina Canfield of Courthouse News Service has this report on an en banc rehearing (access the oral argument audio via this link ) that the U.S.
Patently O
MAY 26, 2021
I wrote previously about Tiffany Cunningham who has been nominated to join the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Judge Wallach is set to take senior status at the end of May 2021. Today the Senate Judiciary Committee held its hearing on Cunningham’s nomination. The Senate is quite busy to day and her nomination is not considered truly controversial as such there were only a few questions and statements.
HowAppealing
MAY 26, 2021
“Asian American legal groups look to Supreme Court as they pursue path to make history”: John Fritze of USA Today 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.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 26, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a request by Oklahoma to allow the state to retain custody of a death-row inmate while the court considers whether to clarify the implications of last year’s decision holding that Oklahoma lacks jurisdiction over certain crimes committed on land reserved for Native Americans. The inmate, Shaun Bosse, was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2010 murders of Katrina Griffin and her two young children.
Above The Law
MAY 26, 2021
Although court conferences may not need to occur in person as frequently as before the pandemic, eliminating in-person conferences may do damage to the judicial process.
SCOTUSBlog
MAY 26, 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 Wednesday morning read: Originalism, Divided (Harry Litman, The Atlantic). Justices, Please Take the Harvard Case (Editorial, The Wall Street Journal).
SimplyLawJobs
MAY 26, 2021
Introducing Carys. We recently caught up with Carys Bishop, a final year Law student at Cardiff University who is currently a Team Leader on the Cardiff University Innocence Project. The Innocence Project is a Pro Bono programme that works to help those who claim to have been wrongly convicted of a crime. I became interested in the Innocence Project even before coming to Cardiff University after I was introduced to the Project during a University open day.
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HowAppealing
MAY 26, 2021
“In Defense of Viability”: Sherry F. Colb has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.
LegalReader
MAY 26, 2021
If you can implement a BPA for your company, you’ll be able to manage your clients efficiently, track your employees’ output, organize your projects better, and enhance communication among team members.
Chugh LLP
MAY 26, 2021
By Lihua Tan. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new 18-month Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti. Haitian nationals, and stateless individuals who most recently lived in Haiti, that reside in the United States as of May 21, 2021 can file for TPS if they meet other eligibility requirements. Haitians must already reside in the US since before May 21, 2021 to qualify for TPS.
LegalReader
MAY 26, 2021
The apps should make it convenient for both users and service providers to get themselves registered, provide services, toggle availability, schedule appointments, and make/receive payments.
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Above The Law
MAY 26, 2021
If your complaint is with law schools, then do something about law schools!
LegalReader
MAY 26, 2021
Family lawyers are a critical part of breakups. In the midst of the hurt and emotional turmoil, they step in and make the breakup bearable, while ensuring that all your rights and interests are protected.
Above The Law
MAY 26, 2021
Pretty sure men's feelings are the cause of most pregnancies, but OK.
Corporate Governance
MAY 26, 2021
Biogen 2021 annual meeting is June 2, 6 AM Pacific Time. To attend, vote, and submit questions during the Annual Meeting visit here. You will need your 16-digit control number. I recommend voting in advance. Enhance long-term value. Vote AGAINST Auditor, Pay, all directors except Mantas. Vote For: Forum Selection, Reports on Lobbying, Gender Pay Gap. […].
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Above The Law
MAY 26, 2021
But does the new administration's interpretation of the immigration code go far enough?
LawSites
MAY 26, 2021
Onit , the Houston company that provides enterprise workflow products for corporations and corporate legal departments, is today introducing InvoiceAI, an artificial intelligence product for first-pass invoice review. With today’s debut, Onit is making the product available to existing corporate legal customers on a select basis. It will release the product for general availability in the third quarter of this year.
Above The Law
MAY 26, 2021
Birthright leadership wasn’t a good idea when America was founded, and it still isn’t today.
Broadcast Law Blog
MAY 26, 2021
As the calendar flips to June, pandemic restrictions across the country continue to loosen, and we inch closer to summer. Broadcasters could be forgiven for not having regulatory dates and deadlines on the top of their minds. There are, however, many important dates and deadlines to keep track of during June – we provide details of some of them below.
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