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Federal appeals court rules Boston can refuse to fly religious flag at city hall

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled Friday that the city of Boston did not violate the First Amendment when it denied a private group’s request to fly a Christian flag on a flagpole at the city hall. Over the course of the last 12 years, the city approved 284 flag-raising events in connection with various cultural celebrations, such as the gay pride flag, country flags and organization flags.

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First Circuit Finds Judge Committed Reversible Error by Saying Defense Witness's Testimony Was Irrelevant

EvidenceProf Blog

It is well established that a judge "weighing in on witness credibility amounts to 'per se misconduct.'" United States v. Raymundí-Hernández, 2020 WL 7706932 (1st Cir. 2020). But what about a judge weighing in on witness relevance? That was the.

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency to combat gender-based violence

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The governor of Puerto Rico declared a state of emergency on Sunday in response to the high rate of violence against women and transgender individuals. Governor Pedro Pierluisi, who took office earlier this month, issued an executive order to combat the high rates of gender-based violence in the territory. In addition to declaring the state of emergency, the order establishes several other mechanisms to respond to the issue, including the appointment of a Compliance Officer to monitor the imple

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eCourts 2020 Session Replays Available Now

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We’re happy to announce that all session replays from eCourts 2020 are now available at [link] Here are some highlights: HR guru Tom Topping discussed outcome-driven approaches for leaders, managers, and staff that provide resilient models for success in a remote work environment—while creating a satisfying work experience for everyone. Siobhan Gorman and Suzanne Spaulding shared information about what disinformation attacks could look like if they end up in your backyard and how you can prepare

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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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US Supreme Court declines to hear COVID church restriction case

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Monday denied a petition for certiorari by Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley regarding Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s COVID-19 reopening orders. Sisolak’s May Emergency Directive 021 allowed businesses like amusement parks, museums and gyms to open at 50 percent capacity but specified that religious institutions could host no more than 50 people at a time, regardless of capacity.

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US Supreme Court vacates lower court rulings that upheld Texas abortion ban

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The US Supreme Court Monday vacated lower court rulings in a case related to Texas’ ban on most abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of Texas’ response to the pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott ordered a halt to all non-essential medical procedures last March in order to preserve resources such as protective equipment. Later, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement declaring that the order applied to all types of abortions.

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“Supreme Court wipes out lower court rulings in Texas abortion battle; The governor ordered a halt to nonessential medical procedures last year, which the attorney general then said applied to ‘any type of abortions'”

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“Supreme Court wipes out lower court rulings in Texas abortion battle; The governor ordered a halt to nonessential medical procedures last year, which the attorney general then said applied to ‘any type of abortions'”: Pete Williams of NBC News has this report.

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What is next in Digital Marketing?: A 2021 Perspective

LegalReader

Digital marketing is the strongest aspect of marketing to promote your business through some online technologies such as personal computers, smartphones, and some other services that can promote your business rather than traditional marketing. Digital marketing has changed the way marketing technology is used by companies and businesses and has also allowed them to grow.

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“[I]nternational law does not generally prohibit the United States from prosecuting drug traffickers found on a stateless vessel stopped and boarded by the United States on the high seas”

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“[I]nternational law does not generally prohibit the United States from prosecuting drug traffickers found on a stateless vessel stopped and boarded by the United States on the high seas”: So ruled the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in an en banc decision issued yesterday.

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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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Predictive Analysis is Inspiring the Future of Marketing

LegalReader

In a simple scenario, predictive marketing experts (usually data scientists, data analysts, or some specialized analysis companies) collect business-related data from multiple sources and analyze it together with the company's marketing data and customer data. .

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“Federal court partially OKs California’s COVID-19 limits on indoor worship”

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“Federal court partially OKs California’s COVID-19 limits on indoor worship”: Maura Dolan has this article in today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times. Sean Emery of The East Bay Times reports that “ Federal court strikes down some California COVID-19 church restrictions, leaves others intact.” Andre Coleman of Pasadena Now reports that “ Harvest Rock Church Wins One, Loses One; Church still cannot hold indoor services in most of the state.” And at

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The Status of Global Climate Change Litigation: A New Report

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

By Daniel J. Metzger. Countries around the world are increasingly setting national emissions reductions targets and articulating policy objectives to address climate change impacts. As they do, a broad set of actors are turning to courts to seek enforcement of existing climate laws, to articulate clearer definitions of climate rights, to ask for compensation for a variety of climate harms and, on the other side of things, to demand relief from policies seen as overly ambitious.

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“Convictions of Militia Members Who Plotted to Bomb Apartments of Muslim Immigrants Upheld; The three men — all members of the so-called ‘Kansas Security Force’ — claimed they were entrapped by the FBI and an undercover informant”

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“Convictions of Militia Members Who Plotted to Bomb Apartments of Muslim Immigrants Upheld; The three men — all members of the so-called ‘Kansas Security Force’ — claimed they were entrapped by the FBI and an undercover informant”: Amanda Pampuro of Courthouse News Service has this report on a ruling that the U.S.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Extreme Caution Required With Coronavirus

LegalReader

As with all viruses, it’s best to be careful when you’re in a situation where exposure is possible. This is why we must all be mindful of the new coronavirus disease strain, now named COVID-19, that originated last year in Wuhan, China. In just a few months, it had already spread around the world. Previous.

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“US Supreme Court set to decide in Feb. whether to hear US Rep. Mike Kelly’s election case”

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“US Supreme Court set to decide in Feb. whether to hear US Rep. Mike Kelly’s election case”: Ed Palattella of The Erie Times-News has this report.

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The Benefits of Using Drone Photography for Your Business

LegalReader

If you’re interested in leveraging drone photography for your business, you can choose to get and operate your own drone or hire a company that provides drone services.

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“Is there a path forward for court reform?”

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“Is there a path forward for court reform?” The Brookings Institution has posted on YouTube at this link the video of this event from yesterday.

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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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Constitutional Priorities in the First 100 Days

SCOTUSBlog

On Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. EST, Georgetown’s Supreme Court Institute will host a conversation between Supreme Court litigators Paul Clement and Neal Katyal, who each led the Office of the Solicitor General during a recent presidential transition. In addition to discussing how the. The post Constitutional Priorities in the First 100 Days appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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“Supreme Court Seeks Biden DOJ Views on Work-From-Home Taxes”

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“Supreme Court Seeks Biden DOJ Views on Work-From-Home Taxes”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report.

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Small Firms Lawyers: Plan For a Successful 2021 With These 4 Books

MyCase

Planning for 2021 isn’t an easy task since there are so many unknowns. It’s unclear when the pandemic will abate, and as a result charting a course for your law firm for the upcoming year is no easy task. Notably, your path forward should include contingencies, since you may have to alter your chosen course once or twice. That’s to be expected in what will no doubt be a year of unpredictability.

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“Defeat in Texas shows how the conservative judiciary can thwart Biden’s agenda”

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“Defeat in Texas shows how the conservative judiciary can thwart Biden’s agenda”: Joan Biskupic of CNN 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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Professor Gensler: Unsolicited Advice

Corporate Governance

Professor Gensler Congratulations. When confirmed to chair the SEC, you can take a major role in reconstructing our financial and economic systems. Below, I offer the unsolicited advice of a real “Main Street” investor. Central to a recovery that helps America address its many issues (institutional racism, inequality, climate change, anomie, etc.) is a system […].

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Patel v. Mirza: The Illegality Doctrine Clarified

LegalReader

A claimant will usually be permitted to enforce a claim for unjust enrichment simply when the money to be recovered was paid for an unlawful purpose.

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Law School Canons: X Marks the Spot (X = Summary Judgment)

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Editor’s Note: Avery Welker is a 1L at Mizzou and likely a future patent attorney. He is starting a new series linking law school canonical cases with intellectual property counterparts. You can email ideas for future posts to avery@patentlyo.com. – Dennis Crouch. By Avery Welker. “That doesn’t look too bad,” I thought to myself while scanning through my Civil Procedure reading assignment over Rule 56, Summary Judgment.

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Things to Consider When Moving Ahead with Legal Translation Services

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It is important to approach those who are fluent and who will help you get the perfect results.

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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.