EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 14, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, section 90.404(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes states that Similar fact evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is admissible when relevant to prove a material fact in issue, including, but not limited to, proof of.
JURIST
JANUARY 14, 2021
The Attorney General of Michigan brought two charges of criminal neglect Wednesday against former governor Rick Snyder for his role in the Flint water crisis. The charges cite violations of section 750.478 of the Michigan Penal Code. Section 750.478 refers to willful neglect of duty of a public officer or a person holding public trust or employment.
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LDA PRO
JANUARY 14, 2021
Deed transfer should involve the assistance of competent paralegals for appropriate document preparation. LDAs specializing in deed transfer carry out the transfer of interest for Roseville resident’s real properties. Below are the details of proceeding with a deed transfer in Roseville to offer you a clear understanding. Deeds are used when the current owner decides upon adding or changing names on the title.
JURIST
JANUARY 14, 2021
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed new rules on Tuesday detailing the production and research of medicinal marijuana, essentially legalizing marijuana for medicinal use. The rules will also legalize and oversee the cultivation of marijuana on Mexican soil for medical purposes. The new regulations primarily target pharmaceutical companies that are intending to sell and prescribe marijuana to patients.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 14, 2021
“Pennsylvania’s Last 2020 Election Mess: A mail-vote fiasco comes to an end, 70 days after the election.” The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 14, 2021
“Lawmakers who conspired with Capitol attackers in legal peril; If any members of Congress are proven to have colluded with the rioters, their position likely won’t save them from criminal liability”: Josh Gerstein of Politico has this report.
JURIST
JANUARY 14, 2021
The US Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the execution of two men on federal death row would go forward this week, overturning a stay that would have delayed their executions until mid-March. Corey Johnson and Dustin Higgs, the men scheduled for execution, were both diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-December. They requested a preliminary injunction postponing their sentences until they could recover.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 14, 2021
“A $38 million injury verdict is in limbo after the court reporter — and trial transcript — go missing”: Bruce Vielmetti of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report , along with an updated report headlined “ Judge says missing court reporter is hospitalized; state will try to extract needed transcripts from her equipment.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 14, 2021
If you’re arguing on behalf of a federal regulatory agency’s authority to protect consumers from businesses and Justice Stephen Breyer sets his face against you, then chances are your day is not going well. But that is what happened Wednesday morning when Joel Marcus appeared on behalf of the FTC in AMG Capital Management v. Federal Trade Commission.
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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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 14, 2021
“The Supreme Court Won’t Explain Why It Just Greenlit New Abortion Restrictions; The court issued its first abortion decision since Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed”: Law professor Leah Litman has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
At least 20 Arkansas bars have filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming a recently-imposed curfew discriminates against their businesses. The lawsuit, says The Fayetteville Flyer, was registered last week in Pulaski County. Filed by Little Rock attorney Gary Barnett, the complaint accuses Arkansas authorities of acting “arbitrarily” in enacting an order that demands certain.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 14, 2021
Access today’s ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in an argued case: Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court , Justice Amy Coney Barrett not participating, in Chicago v. Fulton , No. 19-357. And Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a concurring opinion. You can access the oral argument via this link.
LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
An optometrist does the basic vision test to confirm that your kids’ eyes are perfectly alright and there is no problem with their vision.
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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.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 14, 2021
“Cory Johnson, facing execution Thursday for Richmond murders, is appealing to U.S. Supreme Court”: Frank Green of The Richmond Times-Dispatch has this report.
The Process Street
JANUARY 14, 2021
This is a guest post by Reese McKnight. Reese is a sales veteran and editor over at JookSMS , a messaging platform for teams and customers. Hailing from Royersford, Pennsylvania, she started out as a sales assistant in local advertising. Her favorite pastime is trying out new cuisines and board games. Widespread business changes, caused by COVID-19, have affected global trade and supply chains significantly.
LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
Overall, put a lot of effort into choosing the right attorney for your family's needs. Having the wrong lawyer can cost you dearly in many ways.
Patently O
JANUARY 14, 2021
Waterblasting, LLC v. Iancu (Fed. Cir. 2021). A few years ago, I wrote an article arguing that 35 U.S.C. § 144 requires the Federal Circuit to issue an opinion when it decides cases on appeal from the USPTO. The … Federal Circuit shall review the decision from which an appeal is taken on the record before the Patent and Trademark Office. Upon its determination the court shall issue to the Director its mandate and opinion , which shall be entered of record in the Patent and Trademark Office
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LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
Whether you’re a defendant, plaintiff, or witness to a crime, expect to make a remote court appearance, and don’t count on a speedy resolution. .
ABA Journal
JANUARY 14, 2021
The Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday passed sweeping criminal justice reforms that include the elimination of cash bail and a requirement that police officers in…
LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
Three inmates in New York’s Adirondack Correctional Facility are suing the state, alongside its governor and corrections department, for allegedly endangering elderly inmates at heightened risk for novel coronavirus. According to The Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the plaintiffs are represented in litigation by Relman Colfax PLLC and the Prisoners’ Rights Project of the Legal Aid Society.
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 14, 2021
As a new generation of lawyers is about to enter the workforce, they bring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working that are bound to influence how law will be practiced in the future. Gen Z practitioners will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the profession. Why? For one thing, this generation is proportionally large: Gen Zers will soon comprise one-third of the world’s population, and they already make up more than a quarter of the US population.
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LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
Large oil company accused of misrepresenting itself to secure a business partnership in Malaysia.
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 14, 2021
University and college students are voracious consumers of technology. Well-designed and functional apps are an essential part of education, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic when learning moved online. Hence, technology is unavoidable in the education sector. Education doesn’t look the same in every field. Math and engineering students will have differing needs to the more essay writer orientated degrees in the arts and humanities.
LegalReader
JANUARY 14, 2021
A new suit contends King's Hawaiian is misleading consumers about where its rolls are made.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 14, 2021
We live blogged on Thursday, Jan. 14, as the court released its opinion in Chicago v. Fulton. For answers to common questions regarding opinion announcements, read our FAQs. Our live blog is sponsored by Casetext : making litigation more efficient with A.I. and machine learning technology. The post Live blog of opinions (completed) appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
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