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Asian Americans Have Highest Suicidal Ideation, Survey Shows

LegalReader

Self-reported data shows Asian Americans have high rates of suicidal thoughts.

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US Supreme Court expands judicial sentencing discretion in crack cocaine cases

JURIST

The US Supreme Court ruled Monday in Concepcion v. United States that judges should have sentencing discretion under the 2018 First Step Act and 2010 Fair Sentencing act in crack-cocaine cases. The 2010 Fair Sentencing Act brought crack-cocaine sentencing more in-line with cocaine sentencing. Prior to the act, crack-cocaine sentences were far harsher than cocaine sentences, despite the similar chemical makeup of the drugs.

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Nevada AOC Re-Opens CMS RFP

CourtTechBulletin

[link] It was announced regarding Nevada RFP 22-01: Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Statewide Case Management System that the RFP has been re-opened for bidding. Several of the RFP’s requirements were amended, resulting in a revised MSA, new Service Level Agreement, updated evaluation criteria, updated technical specifications table, and an adjusted timeline.

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US Supreme Court rules prosecutors must prove doctors knowingly prescribed drugs illegally to secure unlawful distribution conviction

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Monday ruled that the US government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a doctor knowingly prescribed opioids “in an unauthorized manner” in order to secure a conviction for the illegal distribution of controlled substances. In the case of Ruan v. United States , Doctors Xiulu Ruan and Shakeel Kahnalong were convicted of illegally distributing pain medication.

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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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Cherry-picked history and ideology-driven outcomes: Bruen’s originalist distortions

SCOTUSBlog

Share This article is part of a symposium on the court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Saul Cornell is the Paul and Diane Guenther chair in American history at Fordham University and adjunct professor of law at Fordham Law School. The majority opinion in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen invokes the authority of history but presents a version of the past that is little more than an ideological fantasy, much of it invented by gun-rights a

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Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court

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Access today’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court : At this link. The Court granted review in one new case. And in Coral Ridge Ministries Media, Inc. v. Southern Poverty Law Center , No. 21–802, Justice Clarence Thomas issued a dissent from the denial of certiorari.

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US Supreme Court declines to hear SPLC defamation case challenging 1960s precedent

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a case where a Christian ministry sued the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) over being labeled a hate group. The appellants in Coral Ridge Ministries v. SPLC asked the court to review its 1964 decision in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan , which held that public figures cannot sue for defamation unless they can prove that defamatory statements were circulated with “actual malice.” Justice Clarence Thomas dissented from the court’s

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Report Calls for Shutdown of Massachusetts’ Only Women’s Prison

The Crime Report

As Massachusetts lawmakers press for a moratorium on prison and jail construction, a new report from the Boston-based consulting firm The Ripples Group has concluded that the state’s only women’s prison needs to be replaced, echoing longtime calls for a new facility, reports the Boston Globe. To replace it, the state should build a $40 million, 150-bed medium security women’s prison, the report said.

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US Supreme Court rules in favor of high school football coach’s right to pray after games

JURIST

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Monday that Joseph Kennedy, a high school football coach, was wrongfully terminated by the Bremerton School District. Kennedy had been holding prayers with students for eight years when the school asked him to refrain from continuing the practice due to Establishment Clause concerns. Kennedy briefly stopped and then resumed the practice, resulting in his suspension.

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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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5 Tips for Better Law Firm Collaboration

Rocket Matter

Some lawyers may be tempted to go full Perry Mason and try to save the day on their own, but that doesn’t usually end like the TV show. In fact, your law firm suffers if people refuse to work together. To keep your clients coming back again and again, the members of your firm need… Read More » 5 Tips for Better Law Firm Collaboration.

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Switzerland federal court fines Credit Suisse 2M Swiss francs for failing to prevent money laundering

JURIST

Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court Monday fined Credit Suisse two million Swiss francs for failing to stop an employee who allowed a criminal organization to launder money through the bank. It also confiscated 12 million francs from Credit Suisse accounts linked to money laundering. The court says that between July 2007 and December 2008 a customer relations employee allowed a Bulgarian cocaine trafficking organization to launder more than 19 million francs through the bank.

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“Abortions to resume in Louisiana, after judge issues temporary injunction against state ban”

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“Abortions to resume in Louisiana, after judge issues temporary injunction against state ban”: Blake Paterson of The Times-Picayune of New Orleans has this report. And Becky Jacobs of The Salt Lake Tribune reports that “ Abortions can resume in Utah for now, after judge blocks enforcement of trigger law; The law, which bans abortions in the Beehive State except for a few limited circumstances, went into effect Friday after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

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The Case for Punishing ‘Police Bystanders’

The Crime Report

For the sake of civilian safety, police must intervene if they see misconduct by colleagues,, according to a forthcoming paper in the George Washington Law Review. Describing three Minneapolis officers who watched their colleague Derek Chauvin murder George Floyd as a deadly case of “police bystanderism,” University of Houston Law Prof. Zachary D. Kaufman writes that Congress and state legislatures should enact criminal laws mandating a “duty to intervene” in their colleagues’ misuse of f

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“The Lawlessness of the Dobbs Decision; The opinion that overturns Roe has to turn itself inside out to make any kind of sense — but the bias shows through.”

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“The Lawlessness of the Dobbs Decision; The opinion that overturns Roe has to turn itself inside out to make any kind of sense — but the bias shows through.” Dahlia Lithwick and law professor Neil S. Siegel have this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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Colorado River States to Face Reckoning

LegalReader

Decades deep in megadrought and damaged by the climate crisis, seven states will soon be obligated to stop using an Arizona's-worth of Colorado River water.

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“‘Time Is Running Out’: 3rd Circuit Nominee Clears Senate Hurdle, But Some Skeptical of Confirmation as Midterms Loom.”

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“‘Time Is Running Out’: 3rd Circuit Nominee Clears Senate Hurdle, But Some Skeptical of Confirmation as Midterms Loom.” Max Mitchell of The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia’s daily newspaper for lawyers, has this report.

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Tantamount to nothing: Miranda “rights” can(not) be wronged

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Thursday, the Supreme Court released its opinion in Vega v. Tekoh , in which a 6-3 court held that a violation of Miranda v. Arizona does not provide a basis for civil damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The majority’s decision both hobbles Miranda ’s enforceability and unceremoniously strips the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment right against compelled self-incrimination of Miranda ’s prophylactic protection, heretofore regarded as criminal procedure canon in American law.

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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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“LGBTQ advocate Jim Obergefell fears other rights are at risk with Roe overturned”

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“LGBTQ advocate Jim Obergefell fears other rights are at risk with Roe overturned”: This audio segment appeared on this evening’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered.

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Which Biglaw Firms Will Cover Travel Expenses For Employees Who Can No Longer Access Abortion Care?

Above The Law

Some firms are willing to devote resources to make sure their employees have access to abortion. The post Which Biglaw Firms Will Cover Travel Expenses For Employees Who Can No Longer Access Abortion Care? appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court backs a high school football coach’s right to pray on the 50-yard line”

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“Supreme Court backs a high school football coach’s right to pray on the 50-yard line”: Nina Totenberg had this audio segment on this evening’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered.

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Paul Weiss Taking Leadership Role In The Wake Of Dobbs

Above The Law

Oh look, a Biglaw firm that's been planning ever since the draft opinion leak. The post Paul Weiss Taking Leadership Role In The Wake Of <em>Dobbs</em> appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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“Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Landmark Press-Freedom Case; Justice Thomas dissented as the court turns away a case aimed at ‘actual malice’ standard established in New York Times v. Sullivan”

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“Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Landmark Press-Freedom Case; Justice Thomas dissented as the court turns away a case aimed at ‘actual malice’ standard established in New York Times v. Sullivan”: Jan Wolfe of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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GCs Wrangling With Tangled Fallout Of Roe's Demise

Law 360

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow states to ban abortions — fraught with all the raw emotions attached to this issue — is also fraught with a multitude of legal risks for general counsel and their companies, ranging from possible criminal prosecution to civil suits to high-pressure proxy fights over political spending.

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“Enforcement of Biden’s Federal Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Is Delayed — Again; A federal appeals court will rehear the case this fall in front of its full panel of its judges”

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“Enforcement of Biden’s Federal Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Is Delayed — Again; A federal appeals court will rehear the case this fall in front of its full panel of its judges”: Eric Katz of Government Executive has this report on an order granting rehearing en banc that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued today.

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Calif. Ruling Steadies Fraught EB-5 Landscape For Now

Law 360

A California federal judge has ordered the federal government to allow previously licensed EB-5 regional centers to continue operating while one of the immigrant investment centers challenges an agency mandate to seek reauthorization after March legislation revamped the program.

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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.