LDA PRO
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Have you ever thought about getting a divorce without the extra effort of visiting courts and professional lawyers? If yes, then the only right person is a Paralegal. Paralegals are a kind of personal assistant in the matter of legal and personalized legislative issues like divorces. A paralegal is a certified legal authority you can use for any kind of legislative paperwork.
The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 27, 2021
By Chere B. Estrin. It’s interesting how some people think they are giving a great interview. Sometimes, it is just downright laughable. A couple of months ago, we were searching for a new recruiter for our own organization. We interviewed a number of people but couldn’t seem to find the right person. I interviewed a candidate that while I thought maybe was not quite right, should go for a second interview with our team.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
A New York state judge Friday upheld a ruling banning the New York Times from publishing documents related to Project Veritas. Judge Charles Wood of the Westchester County Supreme Court ordered the New York Times to turn in physical copies of documents in question and delete digital versions of the documents. Project Veritas is a conservative activist group that seeks to uncover wrongdoing by mainstream media and liberal groups.
Paralegal Bootcamp
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Not sure how to take those end-of-the-year performance reviews? Performance reviews are a necessary evil but changing how you perceive them overall, especially as paralegals, can be a total game-changer. There’s no time like the present to shift your mindset and see these reviews and overall self-reflection in your paralegal career as an opportunity to grow and shift gears to accomplish even more in the coming year.
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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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Amnesty International Saturday reported that a nonbinary Jordanian LBTQI+ activist, who has been identified as AOA, has been improperly arrested and detained in Beirut while planning to fly to Australia to seek asylum. AOA’s arrest comes after they spent several years working in LBTQI+ rights in Jordan and eventually left to flee their allegedly oppressive and influential family.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Beginning in the new year, people in Switzerland will be able to legally change their gender with only a visit to the civil registry office. The Swiss parliament passed amendments in 2020 to the civil code and the civil status ordinance that would allow people to change their first name and their gender quickly and without heavy bureaucratic burdens.
The Fashion Law
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Move over traditional fashion weeks. The next major fashion industry showcase may be entirely virtual. Metaverse platform Decentraland announced on Sunday that it will host four days of “catwalk shows and showcases, pop up shops, after parties, and immersive experiences” in March 2022 in collaboration with Polygon blockchain-hosted luxury marketplace UNXD, the company that recently played host to Dolce & Gabbana’s first NFT clothing collection. “Have your collections
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
In their final report released Friday, The Gambia Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) called for the persecution of former President Yahya Jammeh and co-perpetrators for 44 cases of murder, torture, and rape. The TRRC was established to investigate crimes committed in The Gambia under the leadership of Jammeh from 1994 to 2017. The commission’s report resulted from a three-year-long investigation during which almost 400 witnesses’ testimonies were collected.
The Fashion Law
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Ferrari revealed on Monday that it has entered into a multi-year deal with Swiss technology firm Velas Network to create digital content for fans of Scuderia Ferrari, the company’s racing division. Boasting an “ecosystem of decentralized products that allow anyone to feel the benefits of blockchain technology” and of course, the metaverse more broadly, Velas will also become a “Title Sponsor of the Ferrari Esports Series, the online mono-brand series of the Prancing Horse, and of the Espor
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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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
In their final report released Friday, the Gambia Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) called for the prosecution of former President Yahya Jammeh and co-perpetrators for 44 cases of murder, torture, and rape. The TRRC was established to investigate crimes committed in Gambia under the leadership of Jammeh from 1994 to 2017. The commission’s report resulted from a three-year-long investigation during which almost 400 witnesses’ testimonies were collected.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“Stand-Up Appellate Work: Why would someone who had real appellate experience need help from someone in the firm’s appellate practice?” At “Above the Law,” Mark Herrmann has this post , which is already drawing reactions on Twitter.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
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 reports on a new religious code restricting everything ranging from men shaving their beards to women traveling without a male companion. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding his name.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“Google $13 Million Street View Privacy Deal Survives Appeal Bid”: Holly Barker of Bloomberg Law has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today.
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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.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Russia’s media regulator Roskomnadzor Saturday blocked the website of prominent rights and protest monitoring group OVD-Info after a court decision, the group said in a statement. OVD-Info is an independent Russian human rights group that has documented anti-Kremlin protests for several years and allegedly is fighting political persecution in Russia.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“U.S. appeals court sets Jan 7 argument date in Texas abortion case”: Kanishka Singh and Mike Scarcella of Reuters have this report. And Mary Anne Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Fifth Circuit Will Hear Texas Abortion Law Referral Jan. 7.” Today, a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued this letter scheduling oral argument , which includes a dissent therefrom.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
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 reports on the shooting death of a young civilian by Taliban forces and the protests, marked by anti-Taliban chants, that followed. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding his name.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“Lawyers say ditching old typeface is a breach of human writes”: Jonathan Ames of The Times (UK) has an article that begins, “Lawyers and legal academics glory in debating the minutiae of statute and case law but it is a typeface that has now got their blood boiling. The Inns of Court have been rumbling over social media about the move by the Supreme Court to publish its judgments in Calibri, a sans-serif typeface developed a mere 20 years ago.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel Sunday announced that she is bringing forward legislation that would ban people from attending football (soccer) games for ten years if they are found guilty of online racism related to football. Through this legislation, “ Football Banning Orders ” (FBOs), currently imposed on people convicted of violence, disorder, and homophobic or racist chanting, would also be expanded to cover those who post racist abuse online.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“Due to changing public health conditions impacting the National Capital Region, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will now be conducting all scheduled arguments for the January 2022 session by telephonic hearing.” The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued this notice today.
JURIST
DECEMBER 27, 2021
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel Sunday has said that she is bringing forward legislation that would ban people from attending football games for ten years if they are found guilty of online racism related to football. Through this legislation, ‘ Football Banning Orders ‘ (FBOs), currently imposed on people convicted of violence, disorder, and homophobic or racist chanting, would also be expanded to cover those who post racist abuse online.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“The McGirt Ruling Breaches Its Levee; Oklahoma’s civil power is at risk, as a court order showed last week”: This editorial appears in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 27, 2021
But associates need pretty big billables to earn their special bonuses at this firm. The post Yet Another Boutique Firm Matches Market For Biglaw Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“Government Can’t Censor the Truth About Judges; A well-intentioned bill to protect their privacy and safety runs afoul of the First Amendment”: Thomas Berry has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The op-ed begins, “Can the government censor you for tweeting happy birthday to a judge? The Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted 21-0 to advance a bill that would allow exactly that.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 27, 2021
They've got other perks that will help them compete in the lateral market. The post Not All Law Firms Think They Need To Hand Out Big Raises And Bonuses To Attract The Best Talent appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“Justice Roberts Tops Federal Leaders in Americans’ Approval”: Lydia Saad of Gallup has this report.
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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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