Mon.Jan 25, 2021

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Spain Jesuit order admits to sexual abuse of 81 children and 37 adults

JURIST

The Jesuit order in Spain released a report Thursday in which it admitted to and apologized for 118 cases of sexual abuse committed by its members since 1927. According to the report, published by the Society of Jesus ( Compañía de Jesús en España ), 81 of these victims had been children. Abuse ranged from the use of inappropriate language to sexual relations, though the majority of evidence was of inappropriate touching.

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Court of Appeals of Michigan Upholds Admission of Prior Consistent Statements After Defense Counsel Likens Prosecution's Case to "Let's Make a Deal"

EvidenceProf Blog

Michigan Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(B) provides the an exclusion to the rule against hearsay when The declarant testifies at the trial or hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement, and the statement is. (B) consistent with the declarant's.

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California lawmaker introduces bill to change expert testimony, forensic evidence legal standards

JURIST

A California lawmaker introduced a bill in the state Senate on Friday that aims to change expert testimony and forensic evidence legal standards. This bill seeks to make it easier for falsely accused individuals to challenge wrongful convictions. Inaccurate expert testimony and faulty forensic science can lead to wrongful convictions. According to a report from UC Berkeley School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, erroneous convictions cost California taxpayers over $282 milli

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“Unions just got a rare bit of good news from the Supreme Court; The Court won’t raid the treasuries of public sector unions — at least not yet”

HowAppealing

“Unions just got a rare bit of good news from the Supreme Court; The Court won’t raid the treasuries of public sector unions — at least not yet”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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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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Apple facing three class action suits over iPhone obsolescence

JURIST

Consumer rights organization Euroconsumers announced Monday that it is coordinating a third class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. over the technology giant’s planned iPhone obsolescence. The lawsuit was filed in Italy and “seeks compensation of at least €60 on average for owners of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S and 6S Plus.” Euroconsumers is taking action against Apple because it believes that planned obsolescence, the practice of manufacturing a good to become prematurely out-of-date

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Turkish appeals court orders retrial of nine defendants in 2013 Gezi Park protest case

JURIST

The 3rd Panel Chamber of the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice Friday overturned the acquittal of nine of the 16 defendants implicated in the 2013 Gezi Park protest against the removal of trees in the park, ordering that the case be sent back to the court of first instance for a retrial. The nine defendants were acquitted last February on charges related to the organization of protests in Gezi Park, Istanbul, including “attempting to overthrow the government of the Republic of Turkey or p

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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 but called for the views of the Solicitor General’s office in one case. The Order List concludes with an order that begins, “It is ordered that Rebecca Anne Womeldorf be appointed Reporter of Decisions of this Court to succeed Christine Luchok Fallon, effective January 25, 2021.

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Egypt prisons rife with human rights abuses: report

JURIST

Egyptian prisons are rife with human rights abuses, according to a Monday report from Amnesty International. “What do I care if you die?” Negligence and denial of health care in the Egyptian prisons , the 74-page report, looked into eight key issues: mass arbitrary detention policy; cruel and inhuman detention conditions; barring prisoners’ contact with family; mishandled COVID-19 response; medical negligence; deliberate healthcare denial; death in custody; and impunity with la

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“Biden’s order to halt border wall construction is likely illegal, experts say”

HowAppealing

“Biden’s order to halt border wall construction is likely illegal, experts say”: Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times has this report.

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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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Thousands protest in Russia against the arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, police cracks down

JURIST

Supporters of the imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny held large demonstrations across Russia over the weekend in a series of mass protests that the police deemed illegal. Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin’s lead political opponents was evacuated to Germany last August where he was treated after being attacked with what Western nations believe to be a nerve agent.

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Former Assistant to Soulja Boy Says Rapper Beat, Raped and Trapped Her

LegalReader

The Jane Doe plaintiff claims she was in a highly abusive relationship with Soulja Boy for nearly a year, during which time he repeatedly punched, raped, and financially exploited her.

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Argentina law legalizing abortion comes into force

JURIST

Argentina’s Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Law, approved by the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate last month came into force Sunday. The law gives a choice to women and other gender identities to terminate their pregnancy within 14 weeks of pregnancy. Beyond 14 weeks, pregnancy can be terminated only in cases of rape, or when there is a risk to the individual or the child.

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Music Mondays: Entertainment Industry Can Reopen Under New Public Health Orders

The Hollywood Lawyer

Along with the Governor’s orders to reduce Covid-19 restrictions, there are new guidelines for reopening film, music, and television production provided by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. Production companies will be required to do daily COVID-19 screenings, pre-employment testings, and increased use of face coverings, but the new orders allow for shorter quarantine […].

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Uganda court orders security forces to stop surrounding home of opposition leader

JURIST

A Ugandan court on Monday ordered security forces to stop surrounding the home of opposition leader Bobi Wine. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulani, has been under house arrest since the January 14 presidential election. In November Wine was detained for allegedly violating the government’s COVID-19 rules by holding political rallies. His detention sparked violent protests in which 37 individuals died.

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A Celebrity California Divorce: Kim and Kanye

A People's Choice

The Kardashian - West wedding in 2014 was a $7 million destination event in Italy, complete with celebrities flying in on private jets and tours of Versailles. When all was said and done, some sources report the price tag actually went up to over $17 million. But we all know that a wedding isn’t [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link A Celebrity California Divorce: Kim and Kanye This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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Is this an improved system, or mere automation?

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. In its October 2020 decision in EcoServices v. Certified Aviation , the Federal Circuit issued a somewhat muddled nonprecedential opinion. The en banc petition has now been briefed and awaiting action from the court. The patents at issue cover methods and systems for washing a jet engine. A jury sided with the patentee and the district court awarded $2 million in back-damages, and $400 per infringing wash in ongoing royalties. [ Federal Circuit Decision ] On appeal, the Feder

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Employee Mental Health – Employee Wellness | iHire

iHire

COVID-19 has put employee mental health in the spotlight. Learn how to care for your staff with these supportive tips.

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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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Law prof focuses on positives from the COVID-19 pandemic

ABA Journal

Rather than focus on the restrictions of teaching via Zoom, Peter H. Huang zeroed in on how he could use the platform in innovative ways.

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Parler Sues Amazon for Removing It, Loses Battle

LegalReader

Parler claimed Amazon breached contract by removing it without notice. Amazon begged to differ. Parler lost.

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Potential Legal Implications of Telemedicine and Telehealth

LawTechnologyToday

The COVID-19 pandemic has required shutdowns to occur radically and rapidly nationwide. Many medical professionals have needed to rethink their delivery of care, most notably with the accelerated expansion of telehealth. Although, there are concerns regarding the safety and privacy of patients due to the rapid deregulation we have seen, despite some limited data available.

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New Mexico Facing Another Lawsuit for Mishandling Abused Children

LegalReader

State agency accused of returning children to abusive parents.

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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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Meet Butch Bowers, a lead attorney in Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial

ABA Journal

A lawyer who is a go-to choice for GOP politicians in South Carolina will become a lead lawyer in the upcoming second impeachment trial of…

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Manufacturer has no duty to warn regarding products it did not make, sell or distribute.

Day on Torts

The Tennessee Supreme Court recently held that product liability defendants “cannot be held liable for injuries resulting from products they did not make, distribute, or sell.” In Coffman v. Armstrong International, Inc., No. E2017-01985-SC-R11-CV (Tenn. Jan. 4, 2021), plaintiff was the wife of a deceased employee of a chemical plant. The husband died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure at work.

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Judge apologizes after posting photo with her husband in Capitol rioter costume

ABA Journal

A Pennsylvania judge says she exercised poor judgment when she posted a photo of her husband apparently dressed as a U.S.

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Why Can’t The Legal Function Prove Its Value?

InHouseBlog

The legal function is oft-derided, and for many good reasons that have stood the test of time. But with the advent of digital transformation, which is affecting all industries, legal services are being reverse-engineered by customers to best suit their needs. Whether a lawyer is an in-house counsel, one working for a non-profit, or one of the multitudes in private practice, attention must be paid to the radical transformation that the legal function is undergoing.

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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.