Fri.May 21, 2021

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US Supreme Court reform commission holds first meeting

JURIST

US President Joe Biden’s 36-member commission to study US Supreme Court reforms met for the first time on Wednesday, following increased public pressure to add new court seats in response to the current court’s decision to take on a case that could upend Roe v. Wade , a landmark abortion rights case. The commission was established through an executive order last month.

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COVID Lockdowns Didn’t Curb Rising Murder Rates: Study

The Crime Report

As America emerges from the pandemic, increasing violent crime rates represent a warning to city and state leaders not to relax focus on strategies to reduce violence and address the issues contributing to criminal behavior in the nation’s most troubled neighborhoods, says a study released Friday. The report by criminologists Richard Rosenfeld and Ernesto Lopez of the University of Missouri-St.

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Lithuania lawmakers call for UN probe into China treatment of Uyghurs

JURIST

The Lithuanian Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution strongly condemning human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed by China against the Uyghur minority. The resolution was adopted on account of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Uyghur Muslims held in internment camps in China. The Parliament, with due consideration to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide , has voted to declare that acts of China amount to genocide aga

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Pro Bono Net and Legal Aid Groups Partner To Launch Eviction Resource For N.Y. Tenants

LawSites

At a time when many are predicting a tsunami of eviction cases resulting from the pandemic, the organization Pro Bono Net , in collaboration with several legal aid organizations, has launched TenantHelpNY.org , an online resource designed to help tenants in New York understand their housing rights. The new site provides resources to help tenants understand their legal rights and connect with volunteer attorneys to obtain legal assistance.

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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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Kenya president appoints Martha Koome as country’s first-ever female Chief Justice

JURIST

Through a special gazette notice on Wednesday, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed the appointment of Lady Justice Martha Koome as the Country’s inaugural female Chief Justice (CJ). The presidential appointment marks one of the final stages of the rigorous recruitment exercise, which was occasioned by the retirement of her immediate predecessor, David Maraga late last year.

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Brazil police launch timber-trafficking investigation of Environment Minister Ricardo Salles

JURIST

Brazil’s Federal Police on Wednesday announced the launch of an investigation into alleged illegal exports of timber from the Amazon region into the US and Europe, facilitated by the Minister of the Environment, Ricardo Salles. According to the announcement, more than 150 federal officers served 35 search and seizure warrants at both Salles’ home and Environment Ministry offices in the states of São Paulo and Pará. “Operation Akuanduba”—named for the indigenous deity Akua

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Withdrawn patents.

Patently O

Can someone help me understand what’s going on with the rise in withdrawn patents? (FYI – since 2000 the numbers have been growing substantially faster than the rate of new patent issues). . I posted last week about recently issued U.S. Patent No. 11,000,000. I should note though that the 50,000+ patents "withdrawn from issue." This messes up the count. — Dennis Crouch (@patentlyo) May 21, 2021.

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“Rite Aid loses bid to arbitrate drug pricing class action”

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“Rite Aid loses bid to arbitrate drug pricing class action”: Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued today.

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How Black Lives Matter Went Global

The Crime Report

The Black Lives Matter movement sparked calls for police accountability and an end to bias around the world, yet the changes called for nearly a year ago have yet to happen, reports Axios. In France, prominent cases of police abuse and killings in France, such as Adama Traoré and Cedric Chouviat sparked demonstrations and protests to put pressure on law enforcement and politicians.

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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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“Pro-Lifers Needn’t Fear a Post-Roe Abortion-Rights Backlash; Liberals have few ways to fight back effectively if the Supreme Court overturns its landmark 1973 decision”

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“Pro-Lifers Needn’t Fear a Post-Roe Abortion-Rights Backlash; Liberals have few ways to fight back effectively if the Supreme Court overturns its landmark 1973 decision”: Ramesh Ponnuru has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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Five Microsoft 365 Tools to Transform the Way You Work (Part 2)

LawTechnologyToday

As a law professional, Microsoft 365 makes your life easier in so many ways. But what if there were untapped tools and tricks to take advantage of the Microsoft suite even further? Rohit Parekh , a practicing lawyer and Vice President of Customer Success at Matter365 , recently led a free webinar titled “Collaboration in Microsoft 365- Tips and Tricks” with the American Bar Association to tackle this topic.

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“Why firing squads are making a comeback in 21st-century America; The death penalty is slowly disappearing in the United States, but its death throes are getting ugly”

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“Why firing squads are making a comeback in 21st-century America; The death penalty is slowly disappearing in the United States, but its death throes are getting ugly”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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Study Shows States Resist Gun Reform

The Crime Report

According to a study to be released in the July issue of the American Journal of Public Health , the majority of U.S. states have passed laws to keep gun-control policies up to states, but have not passed substantial statewide firearm policies, reports the Courthouse News Service. The study shows that nearly 40 states have restricted their local governments from enacting any gun-control laws in their communities.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Ballrooms Become Courtrooms to Get Jury Trials Moving; States are ditching old, cramped courthouses for airier venues like fairgrounds, theaters and Lombardo’s — known for weddings and proms”

HowAppealing

“Ballrooms Become Courtrooms to Get Jury Trials Moving; States are ditching old, cramped courthouses for airier venues like fairgrounds, theaters and Lombardo’s — known for weddings and proms”: Laura Kusisto will have this front page article in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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The Alston Oral Arguments: A Citations-Focused Perspective

Above The Law

The NCAA antitrust case is likely to have major implications for intercollegiate athletics. Here's a look at the cases cited by the attorney-advocates and justices.

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“Local law firms among those showing interest in investigating Colorado Supreme Court contract and culture”

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“Local law firms among those showing interest in investigating Colorado Supreme Court contract and culture”: David Migoya of The Denver Post has an article that begins, “Dozens of Colorado law firms have downloaded information about a $350,000 state contract to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct in the Supreme Court, raising the possibility that local lawyers could conduct an inquiry into the actions of the agency that regulates and disciplines them.

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Solving Last Mile Delivery Problems

LegalReader

Another feature that a last mile delivery software solution offers is real-time tracking. This enables the shippers to track the status of their parcels using GPS technology. .

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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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“Supreme Court enters a new era of personal accusation and finger-pointing”

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“Supreme Court enters a new era of personal accusation and finger-pointing”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report.

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Third-Degree Murder Charges Weighed Against 3 Former Officers in Floyd Case

The Crime Report

Prosecutors in the case of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd told an appellate court on Thursday that they are considering adding a third-degree murder charge against the three men, reports the Wall Street Journal. Former officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and manslaughter, and are expected to stand trial next March.

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“At the Supreme Court, precedent takes a leave of absence”

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“At the Supreme Court, precedent takes a leave of absence”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Amazon 2021 Proxy Votes

Corporate Governance

Amazon 2021 annual meeting is May 26, 9 AM Pacific Time. To attend, vote, and submit questions during the Annual Meeting visit here. You will need the control number you got from ProxyVote or elsewhere. Amazon will limit questions to one per shareholder. Of course, I recommend voting in advance online by May 25. To […]. The post Amazon 2021 Proxy Votes appeared first on Corporate Governance.

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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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Joy as great-grandmum who worked as cleaner for nearly 30 years earns degree at 78

Paralegal Coffee Talk

– A great-grandmother, Vivian Cunningham, has received her degree at age 78 – She earned a liberal studies degree from Samford University in the United States – Cunningham has an associate degree in paralegal studies from Virginia College Our manifesto: This is what YEN.com.gh believes in A great-grandmother, Vivian […]. Click here to view original web page at yen.com.gh.

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Police Officers Lagging Behind in U.S. Vaccine Efforts

The Crime Report

Police officers across the country are vaccine hesitant, raising concerns over their potential to spread the virus during interactions in communities they are sworn to protect, reports 4029 News. Many agencies are “strongly encouraging” officers to get the vaccine, but reports across the country show they are lagging behind. Of the NYPD’s roughly 36,000 officers and 19,000 civilian employees, 40 percent had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is nearly 20 percent less

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Legal Teams Realize Bigger Impact of Tech Adoption in 2021

LegalReader

Legal tech makes it possible for legal professionals to do more — and do it better — in far less time.

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Hong Kong court refuses jury trial in first case under new security law

JURIST

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance denied a bid on Thursday for a jury trial by the first person charged under the country’s new security law, Tong Ying Kit. The court found that a trial in front of a jury is not a constitutional right and that decision from a panel of judges will not be different compared to a panel of juries. Tong Ying Kit was charged under sections 20, 21 and 24 of the New Security Law for “incitement to secession” and “terrorist activities” a

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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.