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US Supreme Court turns away firearms cases

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Monday denied certiorari in three cases involving the restoration of gun ownership rights. The cases all involve a federal law (USC § 922(g)(1)) that imposes a lifetime ban on the ownership of firearms for persons convicted of crimes punishable by prison terms of more than one year, which includes many nonviolent crimes. The crimes in the three cases were driving under the influence , willfully making a false statement on tax returns , and criminal copyright violation and

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Tennessee Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Banning No-Knock Warrants

EvidenceProf Blog

The Tennessee Senate has unanimously passed a police use of force bill: SB 1380. Given my work on the Breonna Taylor case, I'm most heartened to see that it contains a complete ban on no-knock warrants: A magistrate shall not.

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US Supreme Court hears arguments on CARES funds to Alaskan tribes, permanent residency for non-citizens with temporary status

JURIST

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases on Monday: Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and Sanchez v. Mayorkas. These cases will determine which Alaskan native groups are eligible to receive COVID-19 relief funds and will impact tens of thousands of immigrants living and working in the US under a Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

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“Should Biden Pack the Supreme Court? As legislation, it’s doomed. As a threat, it’s brilliant. What Joe could learn from F.D.R.”

HowAppealing

“Should Biden Pack the Supreme Court? As legislation, it’s doomed. As a threat, it’s brilliant. What Joe could learn from F.D.R.” Columnist Bill Scher has this essay online at Washington Monthly.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allows tenants to hold debt collectors accountable for illegal evictions

JURIST

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Monday issued a rule supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) eviction moratorium , and requiring debt collectors to provide written notice to tenants of their rights under the eviction moratorium. The rule further prohibits debt collectors, including attorneys, from misrepresenting tenants’ eligibility for protection from eviction under the moratorium.

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HRW: China’s actions against Uyghurs could meet criteria for crimes against humanity

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday that China’s actions against Uyghurs and other Turkish Muslims in Xinjiang could meet the criteria for crimes against humanity, calling for a UN investigation into the abuses. The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is the only region in China with a majority Muslim population. In May 2014, the Chinese government launched the “Strike Hard Campaign against Violent Terrorism” in that region.

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“Kennebec County commissioners vote to return controversial statue to donor; Robert Fuller Jr., who gave the statue of Melville Fuller to the county and offered to take it back, will have up to a year to make arrangements to move the monument of the controversial jurist”

HowAppealing

“Kennebec County commissioners vote to return controversial statue to donor; Robert Fuller Jr., who gave the statue of Melville Fuller to the county and offered to take it back, will have up to a year to make arrangements to move the monument of the controversial jurist”: Jessica Lowell has this front page article in today’s edition of The Kennebec Journal of Augusta, Maine.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear Confrontation Clause case

JURIST

The US Supreme Court granted certiorari Monday in a Confrontation Clause case involving a man convicted for the 2006 shooting death of a child. The Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution gives a criminal defendant the right “to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” This is also known as the Confrontation Clause, and it usually requires that criminal prosecutors offer evidence at trial through witnesses subject to cross-examination.

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“U.S. Supreme Court hears San Antonio’s challenge to $2M court tab owed to online travel companies”

HowAppealing

“U.S. Supreme Court hears San Antonio’s challenge to $2M court tab owed to online travel companies”: Patrick Danner of The San Antonio Express-News has this report. Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson of Bloomberg News reports that “ Justices Dig Into Appellate Cost Awards With No Clear Winner.” And Alexandra Jones of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Cities Fight for Court Discount After Tax War With Online Travel Giant; What was once an $84 million tax judgme

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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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Five Things You Can Do to Help Keep Your Malpractice Insurance Premium in Line

ALPS

I have been a risk manager here at ALPS for well over two decades now, which helps explain why I personally view the purchase of legal malpractice insurance as a necessary expense. Trust me, I know firsthand. Having to face the fallout of a malpractice misstep while uninsured is something I would never wish upon any lawyer because, for some, the final outcome can so easily be a tipping point toward financial ruin.

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“Should party label appear on judicial ballots? Ohio Senate passes bill to make higher court races partisan.”

HowAppealing

“Should party label appear on judicial ballots? Ohio Senate passes bill to make higher court races partisan.” Jackie Borchardt of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. And Andrew J. Tobias of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that “ Bill listing party ID for Ohio Supreme Court candidates clears Ohio Senate.

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Eerie County Judge Approves $10m Settlement for Estate of Amanda Grazioli

LegalReader

A judge has approved a $10 million settlement for the estate of Amanda Grazioli, who was shot to death by her husband in 2018. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recounts how on March 8, 2018, John Grazioli shot his wife in the head while she was in bed. The one-time financial manager then penned what appeared to.

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“Originalism’s Discontinuity Problem”

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“Originalism’s Discontinuity Problem”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” And at “The Originalism Blog,” Michael Ramsey offers this response.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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4 Tips for Starting Your Home Business

LegalReader

It’s also extremely important that you are realistic about what will be required of you. If you are starting your own business it means there is no-one else – it’s just you.

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“Wells Fargo gets new hearing on ability of Oakland to sue over its minority lending practices”

HowAppealing

“Wells Fargo gets new hearing on ability of Oakland to sue over its minority lending practices”: Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report on an order granting rehearing en banc that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued yesterday.

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How Attorney Rahlita Thornton Saves 12 Hours Per Week Using MyCase

MyCase

Capturing, invoicing, and collecting payment on your billable time can be frustrating if you’re not using the right tools. In our recent customer spotlight, MyCase customer Rahlita Thornton demonstrated how the integrated MyCase Payments solution removes barriers to client payment while also reducing her firm’s time spent on administrative work by 12 hours per month.

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“Courts of Appeals Citations to the Former Lions of the Supreme Court’s Left and Right”

HowAppealing

“Courts of Appeals Citations to the Former Lions of the Supreme Court’s Left and Right”: Adam Feldman has this post at The Juris Lab.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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How Attorney Rahlita Thornton Saves 12 Hours Per Week Using MyCase

MyCase

Capturing, invoicing, and collecting payment on your billable time can be frustrating if you’re not using the right tools. In our recent customer spotlight, MyCase customer Rahlita Thornton demonstrated how the integrated MyCase Payments solution removes barriers to client payment while also reducing her firm’s time spent on administrative work by 12 hours per week.

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“Chauvin verdict reenergizes debate over Supreme Court’s legal deference for police”

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“Chauvin verdict reenergizes debate over Supreme Court’s legal deference for police”: John Fritze of USA Today has this report.

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May 2021 Visa Bulletin Released: Employment-Based Green Card Categories Advance Moderately

Chugh LLP

By: Brittany Simmons. The US State Department has released its May 2021 Visa Bulletin including Final Action dates and Dates for Filing for employment-based green card categories. Many employment-based green card categories will advance in May 2021. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will use the Final Action dates chart to accept adjustment of status to US permanent resident applications.

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Justices wrestle with procedural issues stemming from their own federal criminal law decision

SCOTUSBlog

Share If there was a dominant theme at Tuesday’s oral arguments in Greer v. United States and United States v. Gary , it was that the justices are struggling to draw boundaries around the circumstances in which federal criminal defendants are entitled to a new proceeding in the district court after the court of appeals has found “plain error” in the trial or plea hearing.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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Legal Issues with Airsoft Around the World

LegalReader

If you are thinking of entering into airsoft games, first and foremost, you have to read about your local laws and rules.

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Announcement of opinions for Thursday, April 22

SCOTUSBlog

Share We will be live blogging on Thursday, April 22, as the court releases one or more opinions in argued cases. This live blog is sponsored by Casetext : making litigation more efficient with A.I. and machine learning technology. ?. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, April 22 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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How Florida’s new anti-riot law could run afoul of the First Amendment

ABA Journal

Legal experts see First Amendment problems with Florida’s new anti-riot bill, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

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Seven Touchpoints Your Law Firm Web Design Must Have

LawTechnologyToday

Excellent web design is important for any marketplace, but when it comes to making your legal services available to your target audience, form and function both take on an increased importance. Law firms thrive on being perceived as worthy of trust. Your website is the virtual home of your firm, and the way it is designed can either draw new clients in or turn them away.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.