Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 8, 2021
Sometimes it is just as important to know what not to say in your paralegal job interview as it is to know what to say. We know it helps to talk about skills, work ethic, and the value you can bring to a potential employer. However, there are also things that you should not say during the interview. Here are the five things that you should avoid saying in paralegal job interviews. 1.
JURIST
JULY 8, 2021
UN Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews called Wednesday for countries to impose economic sanctions on Myanmar’s oil and gas sector in order to cripple the junta that took power over the country five months ago. Andrews identified two patterns that have emerged since then; the military junta’s widespread, systematic attacks on the people of Myanmar and the inability of the international community to do what is required to stop it.
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EvidenceProf Blog
JULY 8, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b) states that In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime.
JURIST
JULY 8, 2021
The government of India stated in an affidavit on Tuesday that US microblogging platform Twitter has lost its legal immunity against claims arising from user-generated content due to its failure to comply with the country’s new technology rules. The rules, known as the Information Technology (Guidelines For Intermediaries And Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 , were notified by the central government in February this year for regulating digital content publishers such as social media
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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.
Above The Law
JULY 8, 2021
LexisNexis and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium have partnered to launch a fellowship initiative for 12 law students to spend nine months working to end systemic racism.
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Patently O
JULY 8, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. Timberland has been selling its iconic boots back in 1973 – almost 50 years ago. Actually, at the time the company name was Abington Shoes, but quickly changed its name to Timberland Boot because of the popularity. Timberland did not patent or register a copyright the design, and the market it rife with copycat boots. Over the past several years, Timberland has been attempting to register the shape of the boots as protectable trade dress.
JURIST
JULY 8, 2021
Former executive president of Desarrollos Energéticos S.A. (DESA) Roberto David Castillo Mejía was found guilty of murder on Monday for the 2016 killing of environmental activist Berta Isabel Cáceres Flores. Mejía was a US-trained former intelligence official for the Honduran Army. The company DESA, for which he was an executive president, was working to acquire a dam project on the Gualcarque River in western Honduras.
Attorney at Work
JULY 8, 2021
Your solo or small law firm is busier than ever and you desperately need another warm body to complete the work. Resist the knee-jerk reaction to hire another lawyer. Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. You’ll find that in most practice areas it can. Reasons Why It’s Better to Hire Paralegals Than Lawyers. 1. Less Money.
The Fashion Law
JULY 8, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many businesses – including some big-name entities – pushed into bankruptcy, as millions more (from high street names to those in the luxury space) have struggled to survive in light of lockdowns, shifting consumer priorities and consumption patterns, and an uncertain economy. As markets slowly begin to reopen across the globe, businesses are now being forced to navigate the challenges of a more discerning consumer base, which means that many companies are looking
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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.
HowAppealing
JULY 8, 2021
“The Supreme Court’s Total War on Congress: In little-heralded decisions, the Roberts court has moved to entrench judicial supremacy and destroy the legislative branch.” Simon Lazarus and Robert Litan have this essay online at The New Republic.
LawSites
JULY 8, 2021
News today of further consolidation in the e-discovery market, as Seattle-based Lighthouse , a provider of technology-enabled e-discovery, compliance and information governance services, announced that it will acquire H5 , a company that offers technology assisted review and analytics products that work within the Relativity and RelativityOne e-discovery platforms.
HowAppealing
JULY 8, 2021
“The Supreme Court’s Latest Voting Rights Opinion Is Even Worse Than It Seems”: Law professor Richard L. Hasen , creator of the “ Election Law Blog ,” has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
Above The Law
JULY 8, 2021
Due to MSJDN’s advocacy, more military spouse attorneys have been able to continue to practice law, ultimately keeping families together and retaining quality service members in our Armed Forces.
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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.
HowAppealing
JULY 8, 2021
“Judge David Tatel’s lack of eyesight never defined him, but his blindness is woven into the culture of the influential appeals court in D.C.” Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report.
Above The Law
JULY 8, 2021
Unless you understand the basics, you won't be able to make educated decisions about whether to use this type of technology in your law firm.
Patently O
JULY 8, 2021
DataCloud Techs v. SquareSpace (D.Del. 2021). Eligibility and indefiniteness are both judged primarily as questions of law, although both can occasionally depend upon some underlying factual finding. And, even when questions of fact are at issue, it is a judge (rather than a jury) that hears the evidence and determines the facts. In recent years, eligibility determinations have moved forward in the litigation context and become a true “threshold test.” See Bilski v.
The Fashion Law
JULY 8, 2021
Kering is bolstering its eyewear division by way of a new name. The Paris-based conglomerate announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement for Kering Eyewear to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of LINDBERG, the Danish eyewear brand launched in 1969 by optician Poul-Jørn Lindberg and his wife as an optical store and subsequently turned into a multinational company by their son Henrik.
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LegalReader
JULY 8, 2021
Judge Xavier Rodriguez found that the Air Force was largely responsible for the shooting, since it did not report the gunman's 2012 court martial for domestic violence--an offense that would have made it impossible for him to legally acquire a firearm.
LawTechnologyToday
JULY 8, 2021
Can you imagine a day when court reporters are not readily available? When you call an agency to schedule a proceeding and they tell you they don’t have an opening for six months? Or when a judge’s schedule is dictated by the availability of a court reporter rather than the number of cases on the docket? When your trial is continued four or five times, not at counsel’s request, but due to a lack of court reporters?
LegalReader
JULY 8, 2021
In March of 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak swept through Canada and the United States, sending North America into a lockdown. By April 2020, the Federal government of Canada had invoked both the Emergencies Act and the Quarantine Act in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Stay-at-home orders were issued and travel both inside.
LawSites
JULY 8, 2021
The past year has laid bare, in shockingly explicit detail, the racial inequities of the justice system. Now, LexisNexis and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium have partnered to launch a fellowship initiative for 12 law students to spend nine months working to end this systemic racism and further the rule of law. .
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LegalReader
JULY 8, 2021
A business can require outside funding at any time. Corporations will always have it easier when it comes to obtaining external funding compared to other business structures.
Chugh LLP
JULY 8, 2021
By: Brittany Simmons. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has stated that it will not accept Form I-485 adjustment of status applications based on approved Form I-526 petitions that are affiliated with the expired EB-5 Regional Center Program. The agency previously stated that it would accept these applications and place them on hold.
LegalReader
JULY 8, 2021
You can only have the freedom of the road by following the rules of good driving. Always buckle up before hitting the road. Make sure to keep your license on you before leaving. Never drive if you think you are high drunk. Know the speed limit and drive safely. .
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 8, 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 Thursday morning read: The Supreme Court’s Total War on Congress (Simon Lazarus & Robert Litan, The New Republic). The Supreme Court won’t stand up for voting rights.
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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