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DECEMBER 18, 2020

The European Court of Justice (ECJ), the EU’s highest court, on Thursday upheld Belgium’s ban on slaughtering animals without stunning them first, rejecting legal challenges from Muslim and Jewish groups. This ban expands the restrictions that EU Council Regulation no. 1099/2009 placed on meat processing facilities to require the use of reversible, non-lethal stunning or anesthesia on animals prior to slaughter, but allowed religious groups the freedom to slaughter animals as they wi

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

No landlord thinks about eviction unless and until the tenant is causing some serious problem. If an eviction is done wrongly, it can be expensive and long-drawn. Plus, it will also be a risk to your property. To understand tenant eviction in Roseville, you need to understand the legal processes applicable for California landlords. Avoid evictions. The best way is to avoid eviction process entirely.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Thursday that Hungary failed to fulfill its obligations under EU law after adopting legislation that restricts international protection offered to asylum seekers. The ruling comes after Hungary adopted legislation in 2015 that created transit zones at the Serbian-Hungarian border to apply asylum procedures and created the concept of a “crisis situation caused by mass immigration” in which derogation from general rules would be allowed.

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EvidenceProf Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Similar to its federal counterpart, Minnesota Rule of Evidence 614(b) states that "[t]he court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by itself or by a party." The Supreme Court of Minnesota has found that "courts ordinarily should exercise that authority 'with.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The New Jersey legislature voted to legalize the sale of marijuana on Thursday in a move making New Jersey the first state in the region to legalize the drug. The New Jersey legislature voted to approve the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act ( S21 ). The vote is in line with the majority of New Jersey electors voting in favor of a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Paris’ city hall has been ordered to pay a fine of €90,000 for putting too many women in management positions. The order was issued Tuesday by France’s civil service ministry, which determined in its annual report on professional equality that the Paris city hall broke the national rules on gender parity when it appointed 11 women and only 5 men to management positions in 2018.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

“Colorado Supreme Court approves new rules for suppressing criminal cases from the public; Judges will be required to hold hearings and issue written orders before keeping cases from public view”: David Migoya of The Denver Post has an article that begins, “The Colorado Supreme Court on Thursday voted to approve rules for how criminal trial judges can restrict public access to court records, a direct response to Denver Post stories that exposed how thousands of cases have been

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The US Department of Justice announced Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement agreement with Home Depot over its failure to follow rules involving lead paint in renovations. The complaint was lodged in Atlanta and claimed that Home Depot had violated the Toxic Substances Control Act. According to the complaint, Home Depot was contracted to renovate homes built pre-1978 that needed to be tested for lead paint.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

“Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide if police violated George Burch’s cellphone privacy in Nicole VanderHeyden murder case”: Doug Schneider and Mark Treinen of The Green Bay Press-Gazette have this report.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has expressed dismay at China’s treatment of human rights defenders and lawyers, claiming they continue to be charged, detained and tortured under the guise of national security concerns. “Since the so-called ‘709 crackdown’ began on July 9, 2015, the profession of human rights lawyer has been effectively criminalized in China,” said Lawlor in Geneva Wednesday.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

“Divided Ohio Supreme Court kicks out groups’ suit on ‘bump stocks'”: Bill Bush of The Columbus Dispatch has this report on a 4-to-3 ruling that the Supreme Court of Ohio issued today.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Thursday that warrants issued by Polish judges must be enforced by other member nations despite concerns of systemic and generalized issues of judicial independence. This ruling comes from two European arrest warrants issued against Polish nationals who were abroad in the Netherlands. The district court of the Netherlands had doubts about whether they should comply with the warrant since the Polish judiciary system was in the midst of reform.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Ohio Supreme Court overturns order requiring man convicted of failing to pay child support to the mothers of his 11 children to “make all reasonable efforts to avoid impregnating a woman” while on probation: You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Because of the impact of COVID-19, the practice of law is changing – and quickly. By way of example, many law firms transitioned to remote working at the start of the pandemic and many continue to have work-from-home mandates in place. Similarly, videoconferencing has become the norm, and court appearances, hearings, and trials are now occurring virtually on a regular basis in many jurisdictions.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Some estimates put the wrongful conviction rate at between 2 to 10 percent. With 2.3 million people in the prison system, it means that 46,000 to 230,000 innocent people are wrongfully in prison.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The Indian Supreme Court Thursday offered to set up a committee to mediate the impasse between the central government and farmers protesting against the new agricultural reform laws that were passed earlier this year in September. The court made the suggestion while hearing a batch of public interest litigation petitions (PILs) from citizens seeking an order for removing the farmers who have been protesting for three weeks by blocking numerous highways outside New Delhi, the country’s capi

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Netflix has signed an agreement with Clement Magar and GM of Fortissimo Films to pick up the international rights to stream the Chinese fantasy film The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity. The acquisition is the next in line for the portfolio of high-profile Chinese commercial movies. Directed by an upcoming favorite filmmaker amongst young Chinese youth, Guo Jingming has a release date of Feb. 5, 2021, in every market where Netflix is active.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Cats are tricky and inquisitive creatures, so it may not be enough to just put your houseplant in a room that your cat doesn’t usually have access to. You may need to get rid of them entirely, but in the end, it’s what’s best to keep your kitty friend safe. .

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

USPTO is seeking public comment on the meaning of an “article of manufacture” as used in 35 U.S.C. 171(a): Whoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title. The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Curver Luxembourg refocused attention on the importance of the particular article of manufacture in the design patenting process.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

A Lyft driver faces a harsh reality, drivers get new tech, and vaccines roll out. LegalRideshare breaks it down.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

by Dennis Crouch. Caterpillar v. ITC & Wirtgen ( Fed. Cir. 2020 ). Caterpillar filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against Wirtgen — arguing that the German manufacturer was importing infringing devices into the US. However, the ITC found the claims invalidated by the company’s pre-filing sales. On appeal here, the Federal Circuit has affirmed.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Norway is helping UNICEF ensure children around the world continue to receive healthcare and a quality education during the pandemic.

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A People's Choice

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Filing for divorce can be expensive and time-consuming. Plus, it becomes complicated when the two parties don't agree on the issues at hand. If you're looking for a cheap, simple divorce, you may want to forego hiring an attorney. Read on for an explanation of the divorce process in California, and to determine whether you would be eligible to represent yourself in court.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

When you’re involved in a car accident, your body needs to heal and recover from the injuries and the stress of what happened.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

As we close out a, um, memorable 2020, there’s no shortage of wishes for a happier and healthier New Year. Helping us look ahead is legal industry analyst Ari Kaplan. He reviews some of his recent legal research projects and provides professional growth tips for lawyers with On Balance Podcast hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Tish Vincent. Kaplan, who celebrates his 200th #VirtualLunch on Dec. 21, shares how legal professionals can build community with teams and peers even when in-person interaction is

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