Mon.Dec 06, 2021

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What Do You Need to Know About Social Security Disability Benefits?

LegalReader

Individuals with little financial resources who receive SSI are often eligible for Medicaid immediately.

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Afghanistan dispatches: major Afghan bank faces failure as banking system wobbles under Taliban

JURIST

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul comments on reports of a pending bank failure that would be the first since the Taliban took power in August. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.

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What Is “Noisy Tenant” Defined In The Sacramento Eviction Process Service?

LDA PRO

Noise is one of the most common complaints received by landlords from renters. Every tenant entitled to peace and quiet. The “Right to Quiet Enjoyment,” or the right to use and enjoy the property they are renting without interruption, implied in every rental contract in Sacramento and all fifty states – whether it is written or not.

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Indonesia police charge eight Papuan students on treason charges over ‘independence’ protest

JURIST

Indonesia’s police Friday arrested eight Papuan university students on charges of treason for raising the banned “Morning Star” flag in a demonstration of the independence of the Papua region in Indonesia. The region was liberated from Dutch colonial occupation on December 1, 1963 which is considered by many Papuans to be their ‘independence day’ Commemorating the event, students marched to the Papua Police Headquarters and raised the flag at Cenderawasih Sports C

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

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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Is a Single Fingerprint Enough to Convict? 

The Crime Report

Contrary to popular imagination — and C.S.I. plotlines — it often takes much more than a single fingerprint to accurately identify a killer. In fact, convictions based on a single piece of forensic evidence have historically resulted in cases of wrongful conviction, argue South African criminologists Adebola Olaborede and Lirieka Meintjes-van der Walt.

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Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court

HowAppealing

Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court did not grant review in any new cases. And in Tucker v. City of Shreveport , No. 21–569, Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a statement respecting the denial of certiorari.

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Justice Department alleges Texas redistricting plans violate the Voting Rights Act

JURIST

The Justice Department announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas and the Texas attorney general, challenging the state’s congressional and statehouse redistricting plans. The lawsuit notes that Texas is one of the most diverse states in the nation, in which non-Latino whites make up less than 40 percent of the population, and that Texas grew by nearly 4 million residents between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, with minorities making up 95 percent of that growth.

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The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life

Above The Law

When a lump of coal just isn't an option. The post The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life appeared first on Above the Law.

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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in crucial immigration and ERISA cases

JURIST

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in Patel v. Garland (“the immigration case”) asking whether a federal court can review a decision by an agency within the Department of Justice ruling that a person is ineligible for permanent residency and in Hughes v. Northwestern University (“the fiduciary case”) requesting clarification regarding the fiduciary obligation of sponsors of defined contribution plans.

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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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U.S. Military Ends ‘Hands-Off’ Approach to Ransomware Attacks Against Civilians

The Crime Report

Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the National Security Agency (NSA), has revealed that the U.S. military has taken actions against ransomware groups as part of its surge against organizations launching attacks against American companies, reports the New York Times. Cyber Command, the NSA and other agencies have poured resources into gathering intelligence on the ransomware groups and sharing their newfound understandings across the government and with int

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Recruiting and Retention: Seven Strategies to Help Win the War for Talent

Attorney at Work

In my 25 plus years of recruiting in the legal sector, I have never seen an environment like the current one with respect to recruiting legal talent. And that’s at every level —partners, associates, management and staff. Demand is high and so are the demands of the candidates. We’re seeing firms pushing the envelope and doing things like: Offering associates in lower-cost markets “New York” salaries plus the ability to work from home.

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“Supreme Court picks may be delayed by months; Temporary picks could fill the vacant seats on the Supreme Court in the meantime”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court picks may be delayed by months; Temporary picks could fill the vacant seats on the Supreme Court in the meantime”: Yonah Jeremy Bob of The Jerusalem Post has this report.

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Luxury Brands on Deloitte’s Top 10 Sold Nearly $130 Billion Worth of Goods in 2020

The Fashion Law

Despite falling sales during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020 as a result of the striking impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Deloitte found that the luxury goods market as a whole “proved resilient,” as indicated by the fact that the world’s Top 100 luxury goods companies generated luxury goods revenues of $252 billion, down by just over 10 percent from the $281 billion generated during the previous fiscal year.

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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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“Inside the Arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health: The Supreme Court’s conservative majority eyes overturning Roe v. Wade.”

HowAppealing

“Inside the Arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health : The Supreme Court’s conservative majority eyes overturning Roe v. Wade.” Julie Rikelman joined host Dahlia Lithwick on this week’s installment of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast.

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Indicted Rep. Fortenberry Says It’s Cool Because Prosecutors Gave Him Permission To Lie To The FBI Actually

Above The Law

Since Michael Flynn got off, these a-holes will try any crazy thing. The post Indicted Rep. Fortenberry Says It’s Cool Because Prosecutors Gave Him Permission To Lie To The FBI Actually appeared first on Above the Law.

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“After Dobbs: What would the potential overturning of Roe portend for other substantive due process cases?”

HowAppealing

“After Dobbs : What would the potential overturning of Roe portend for other substantive due process cases?” Sean Beienburg has this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.

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The Right To Life, Abortion, And COVID Vaccines

Above The Law

We gave up long ago on rational discourse about abortions and vaccines, but here are some thoughts on both. The post The Right To Life, Abortion, And COVID Vaccines appeared first on Above the Law.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“How Unappealing: An Empirical Analysis of the Gender Gap among Appellate Attorneys.”

HowAppealing

“How Unappealing: An Empirical Analysis of the Gender Gap among Appellate Attorneys.” The American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession has published this report written by Seventh Circuit Judge Amy J. St. Eve and Jamie B. Luguri. Any connection between the title of this report and the title of this blog remains to be determined.

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Let’s Reopen America’s Courts, But Send the Pundits Home

The Crime Report

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson interviews Kyle Rittenhouse following his acquittal. Photo courtesy Fox News. Looking back over the weeks of coverage of the trials of Kyle Rittenhouse in Minnesota and the killers of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, it’s clear that we have a civic emergency on our hands. The American public no longer participates meaningfully in its criminal justice system.

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“Judicial Notice (12.04.21): ‘Stench’; A deep dive into Dobbs, a major merger in Biglaw, and other legal news from the week that was.”

HowAppealing

“Judicial Notice (12.04.21): ‘Stench’; A deep dive into Dobbs, a major merger in Biglaw, and other legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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Biglaw Job Offers WITHOUT Interviews?? What Hath The Hot Lateral Market Wrought?

Above The Law

Biglaw firms find they need to move on sought after laterals before they've even had a chance to interview them. The post Biglaw Job Offers WITHOUT Interviews?? What Hath The Hot Lateral Market Wrought? appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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Suing for a Slip and Fall in an Icy Wyoming Parking Lot

LegalReader

Even if the property owner or business owner fails to clear away snow, they may be able to protect themselves from liability by placing cones or signage around slippy areas.

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5 Important Skills For The In-House Counsel Of The Future

Above The Law

The future may be unknown, though one thing is certain: the law profession is not becoming simpler. The post 5 Important Skills For The In-House Counsel Of The Future appeared first on Above the Law.

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What to Do About Ghost Customers? 5 Tips for Successful Reactivation

The Process Street

During the second world war, a young soldier from Lille attended a dance for servicemen about to be deployed. One woman caught his eye, and eventually, he worked up the nerve to ask her to dance. Thinking that he would ask again – as most of the other young men would – she politely declined. The young soldier was shy, though, and took her refusal at face value.

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Top 50 Biglaw Firm Floods The Market With Even More Cash Bonus Money

Above The Law

Associates will be happily riding this wave of cash. The post Top 50 Biglaw Firm Floods The Market With Even More Cash Bonus Money appeared first on Above the Law.

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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.