Wed.Feb 09, 2022

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Be the Change: Why and How Solo & Small Firm Lawyers Should Testify on Proposed Legislation

My Shingle

As I mentioned in this post, I had the opportunity to testify before the Maryland House Government Operations Committee on proposed bill HB292 which would gather data on the race and gender of lawyers subject to disciplinary proceedings by Maryland regulators. Although I’ve never testified before the Maryland legislature before, this wasn’t my first rodeo.

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Canada dispatch: Ottawa Convoy protestors say they’re ‘dug in’ and awaiting weekend reinforcements

JURIST

Law students from the University of Ottawa are filing dispatches for JURIST on the “Freedom Convoy” protest in Canada’s capital that has paralyzed the city for over a week. Here, 3L Andrew Warkintin reports. In a press conference in downtown Ottawa Wednesday afternoon, “Freedom Convoy” organizers and supporters doubled-down, saying they’re still dug in and intend to remain in Ottawa’s core for the long-haul.

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Find Your Repurpose: How to Effectively Leverage Your Content

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

If it’s nice, do it twice. Or, three or four times, for that matter. Most attorneys I talk to feel like they need to choose between content types for their marketing. For example, some lawyers tell me: I need to start a blog, or I should really do a series of videos. But, why not do both? Okay, let’s take an example: If you want to start a blog, why not do a series of short videos addressing common client questions, and transcribe those -- voila: you’ve got blog posts!

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Italian parliament votes to enshrine environmental protections in constitution

JURIST

The Italian Parliament voted Tuesday to include the protection of animals and the environment in the nation’s constitution. Prior to the amendment, Article Nine protected the “natural landscape and the historical and artistic heritage of the Nation.” Now, the Article includes a mandate to protect the environment, biodiversity, ecosystems, and animals “in the interest of future generations.” Article 41 previously stated that economic enterprise could “not be ca

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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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“Intolerant Lawyers Shouldn’t Be Judges: Law school deans, faculty and students who stifle opposing views are unfit ever to sit on the bench.”

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“Intolerant Lawyers Shouldn’t Be Judges: Law school deans, faculty and students who stifle opposing views are unfit ever to sit on the bench.” Law professor Philip Hamburger will have this op-ed in Thursday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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“The Biden Appointee Who Could Change the Constitution: How hard is it to amend the Constitution? Even harder than you think.”

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“The Biden Appointee Who Could Change the Constitution: How hard is it to amend the Constitution? Even harder than you think.” Russell Berman of The Atlantic has this report.

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Canada dispatch: Coutts Blockade reaffirms that it is not going anywhere

JURIST

Ian Profiri is JURIST’s Chief Correspondent for Canada. He files this dispatch from Calgary. . The Coutts Blockade remains, despite the government of Alberta loosening restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, blockade protestors are saying they will remain until all restrictions are gone, and Justin Trudeau is no longer Prime Minister of Canada.

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“The Supreme Court Is Even More Conservative Than You Think: Long before the 6–3 court hands down rulings, the cases it chooses to hear have a tidal effect on the nation’s ideological drift.”

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“The Supreme Court Is Even More Conservative Than You Think: Long before the 6–3 court hands down rulings, the cases it chooses to hear have a tidal effect on the nation’s ideological drift.” Matt Ford has this essay online at The New Republic.

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Northern Ireland police guilty of ‘collusive behavior’ in 1990s, police ombudsman says

JURIST

Marie Anderson, Police Ombudsman for Nothern Ireland, released a 344-page report Tuesday identifying operational failures and “collusive behaviors” by the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) in the 1990s. Anderson’s office investigates civilian complaints about police in Northern Ireland. During the Northern Ireland Conflict, or “the Troubles,” Northern Ireland saw explosive conflict between loyalists, mostly Protestants, and Irish nationalists, mostly Catholics.

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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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“A Product of Public Universities, Michelle Childs Would Be an Unconventional Court Pick; The judge is seen by some as a long shot for the Supreme Court, but supporters say her bipartisan backing and the appeal of her humble ascent should not be overlooked”

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“A Product of Public Universities, Michelle Childs Would Be an Unconventional Court Pick; The judge is seen by some as a long shot for the Supreme Court, but supporters say her bipartisan backing and the appeal of her humble ascent should not be overlooked”: Erica L. Green and Rick Rojas of The New York Times have this report.

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Canada dispatch: ‘relying on OPS to enforce the injunction and curb the incessant noise plaguing downtown Ottawa may be wishful thinking’

JURIST

Law students from the University of Ottawa are filing dispatches for JURIST on the “Freedom Convoy” protest in Canada’s capital that has paralyzed the city for over a week. Here, 1L Mélanie Cantin reports. Monday’s issuance of an interlocutory injunction by Justice Hugh McLean of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has been met with relief by downtown Ottawa residents.

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“5th Circuit Judge Gregg Costa to Return to Private Practice, Saying He’s ‘Better Suited to Being an Advocate’; Judge Gregg Costa is resigning from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in August”

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“5th Circuit Judge Gregg Costa to Return to Private Practice, Saying He’s ‘Better Suited to Being an Advocate’; Judge Gregg Costa is resigning from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in August”: Avalon Zoppo has this report online at Texas Lawyer. According to the article, “The 49-year-old jurist said he plans to return to private practice with a broad focus on civil and criminal work at the trial court level.

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UN calls for renewed refugee protections after Venezeula refugee infant death in Caribbean

JURIST

Several United Nations agencies Tuesday released a joint statement condemning the death of a Venezuelan baby during a maritime interception by the Trinidad and Tobago coast guard. The intercepted vessel was fired upon while carrying Venezuelan refugees, which has become common in the Caribbean due to domestic turmoil in Venezuela. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) all so-

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“U.S. appeals court will not block order barring Biden federal staff vaccine mandate”

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“U.S. appeals court will not block order barring Biden federal staff vaccine mandate”: David Shepardson of Reuters has this report on a decision that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued today.

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Ghana land ministry fine Spanish truck company $6M for explosion killing 13 people

JURIST

Ghanian authorities Tuesday fined Spanish company Maxam $6 million for transport law violations following an explosion that killed 13 people. The truck owned by the Maxam Ghana branch was transporting explosives to the Chirano gold mine in January when a collision with a motorcycle caused an explosion in the village of Apiate, killing 13 people and injuring nearly 100 more.

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eCourts 2022 Call for Proposals

CourtTechBulletin

This year's eCourts will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 5-7 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. We are reaching out to the court community to identify session ideas that highlight progress and innovation and that will encourage teams of administrators, technologists, and judges to attend. Read more ».

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“White House begins reaching out to potential Supreme Court nominees as Biden pores over ‘binders of cases'”

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“White House begins reaching out to potential Supreme Court nominees as Biden pores over ‘binders of cases'”: Ariane de Vogue, John Harwood, Joan Biskupic, and Betsy Klein of CNN have this report.

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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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Murray Dare Saw 25% Increase in Productivity (& Cut Costs by 18%) with Process Street

The Process Street

Murray Dare is a multi-award-winning marketing consultant based in Norwich, England. With his remote team drawn from across the UK, he delivers first-class marketing strategies, content and processes to a wide range of clients. The team at Murray Dare use Process Street to streamline their content marketing operations. Armed with process documentation solutions and process automation, Process Street has empowered Murray Dare to cut costs, increase productivity, improve content quality, improve s

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“Why this California judge should be Biden’s Supreme Court pick”

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“Why this California judge should be Biden’s Supreme Court pick”: Online at CNN, Greg Wolff has an essay that begins, “The most impressive thing about California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger, a potential contender for the US Supreme Court, is that she’s not trying to impress anyone.

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Narrow Your Focus, Establish a Niche and Grow Your Law Practice

Attorney at Work

When building a law practice, don’t try to serve everyone. Establish a niche practice and focus on serving someone. . I started a small law firm in Detroit in 2009 with a friend of mine. I had six years of legal experience at that point, and no clients to speak of. I was betting there would be so much corporate restructuring work (my practice specialty) that business would simply arrive once I hung a shingle.

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“Roberts’s Grip Slips as Supreme Court Conservatives Curb Voting Rights; Chief justice sided with liberals in Alabama voting map case; Conservative majority pushes bold changes on race, abortion”

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“Roberts’s Grip Slips as Supreme Court Conservatives Curb Voting Rights; Chief justice sided with liberals in Alabama voting map case; Conservative majority pushes bold changes on race, abortion”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report.

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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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Spotify, Joe Rogan and Neil Young – Looking at the Rights and Royalty Issues Behind the Story (Part 1 – Why Spotify Has Been Promoting More Podcasts)

Broadcast Law Blog

The last two weeks have been filled with stories about Neil Young , Joni Mitchell and other artists pulling their music from Spotify in protest of its carriage of the Joe Rogan podcast. While the political statements made by these actions generate the news, there are rights and royalty issues behind the story that are worth exploring. While Washington Post articles here and here touch on some of these issues, looking at them in more depth helps to explain the importance that Spotify places on

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“How to Lose a Supreme Court Nominee in 24 Days: As Biden weighs his own appointment, Harriet Miers’ sherpa recalls her doomed bid for the court.”

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“How to Lose a Supreme Court Nominee in 24 Days: As Biden weighs his own appointment, Harriet Miers’ sherpa recalls her doomed bid for the court.” Marianne LeVine has this interview with Dan Coats online at Politico Magazine.

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Kansas Death in Custody Spurs Call for Youth Justice Reform

The Crime Report

Cedric Lofton, still photo courtesy KSN News 3. Cedric “CJ” Lofton was murdered last September while in custody at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) in Wichita, Kansas. CJ, a 17-year-old Black high school student, was experiencing a mental health crisis when he was restrained in the prone position for more than 30 minutes, with the weight of grown adults pressing upon his body, causing cardiopulmonary stress that resulted in his death two days later.

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“Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical ‘It’ Couple: How the Thomases have been able to get away with their decades long abuse of influence.”

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“Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court’s Unethical ‘It’ Couple: How the Thomases have been able to get away with their decades long abuse of influence.” Elie Mystal has this essay online at The Nation.

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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.