Restaurant Owners Sue New York City Over New Vaccine Mandate
LegalReader
AUGUST 19, 2021
The lawsuit alleges that New York has needlessly endangered restaurants, gyms, and certain indoor entertainment venues with targeted restrictions.
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How Paralegals Can Avoid UPL
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 19, 2021
Paralegals can avoid the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) by becoming familiar with their state’s rules. Rules against UPL specify that paralegals (or anyone who is not licensed to practice law) cannot provide attorney-client services to people, among other prohibitions. Unfortunately, the rules regulating UPL can often be confusing, sometimes resulting in unknowing breaches that can prove costly to a paralegal’s career.
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How one paralegal made the Bestseller list and got on national TV
The Estrin Report
AUGUST 19, 2021
. Meet Jamie Collins, award winning best selling author, national TV guest and yes, Senior Paralegal. I am Jessica: A Survivor’s Powerful Story of Healing and Hope. Unbelievable. Sometimes there are success stories that simply make you fall out of your chair. I have known Jamie Collins for about 10 years. She first contacted me really out of the blue to ask me if I would mentor her as a writer.
Poland appeals court overturns libel conviction of Holocaust historians
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2021
The Warsaw Court of Appeal on Monday overturned the conviction of two noted historians, Jan Grabowski and Barbara Engelking, for libel. Grabowski and Engelking co-edited a two-volume 1,600-page study published in 2018 titled “Night Without End: The Fate of Jews in Selected Counties of Occupied Poland [“ Dalej jest noc: losy ?ydów w wybranych powiatach okupowanej Polski” in Polish].” In addition to documenting cases of Polish assistance to Jews who escaped before they co
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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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.
Notary Public Seminar - September 10th
Paralegal.edu
AUGUST 19, 2021
Want to enhance your resume? Many employers expect their paralegals to be notaries and trust they know what they are doing! Do you know the various roles and responsibilities of a Notary Public? This seminar, which is open to students, alumni, and the general public, covers everything you need to become and serve with confidence as a Notary Public for the state of Texas.
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New Legal Document Tools Announced
CourtTechBulletin
AUGUST 19, 2021
MaxPixel.net Documents are the summer wheat that we make our court case bread (final product) from. We have two interesting announcements to share in this week’s post from The Effectiveness Project and LegalXML LegalRuleML. Read more ».
India court asks central government to bring separate law for premier investigating agency
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2021
The Madras high court issued an order Tuesday directing the central government to consider enacting separate legislation providing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a statutory status. The CBI, India’s premier investigative agency , was established through an executive order under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. It comes under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training under the Prime Minister’s Office.
Zoom Backgrounds: Looking Good in a Tiny Square!
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 19, 2021
Zoom backgrounds are either your favorite thing about online meetings or your glitchy internet nightmare. Since many have discovered Zoom’s cool trick of adding a virtual background, we’ve all been in meetings with colleagues dialing in from aquariums, the ranch in “Tiger King” or the Vatican. But here’s the thing — not all meetings are low-key and pantsless.
China market regulator issues draft regulations on unfair competition by digital platforms
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2021
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), China’s top market regulator, on Tuesday issued draft regulations for banning unfair competition on the internet and restricting the use of user data. The regulations have been drafted under the Law Against Unfair Competition , the Electronic Commerce Law , and the Administrative Punishments law.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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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.
Utility Patents Granted per Calendar Year, 1840-2020
Patently O
AUGUST 19, 2021
By Jason Rantanen. I’m getting ready to teach my Fall 2021 Patent Law class, and that means doing an updated patent grant graph. This year’s version shows U.S. utility patents granted per year from 1840-2020: Data for 2021 isn’t included in the table, but as of July 31, 2021, the authority file contains 195,480 patents. If the pace remains the same, that would predict about 335,000 patents granted this calendar year–around 10% lower than 2020 (356,640 granted patents).
Afghanistan dispatches: a bloody Independence Day as the Taliban tighten their grip
JURIST
AUGUST 19, 2021
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on Sunday. Here, a law student in Kabul offers his latest observations and perspective. For privacy and security reasons we are withholding his name and institutional affiliation. The text has been only lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.
“Philly will appeal a court order prohibiting the removal of the Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza; The statue, which became a flashpoint during the protests following the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, remains sealed in a wooden box”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Philly will appeal a court order prohibiting the removal of the Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza; The statue, which became a flashpoint during the protests following the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, remains sealed in a wooden box”: Sean Collins Walsh of The Philadelphia Inquirer has this report.
Morning Docket: 08.19.21
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2021
* No duty to care? Doc says no treatment if you’re unvaccinated. [ Washington Post]. * Everybody has a three day weekend ! At least, that’s what this congressman wants it to say. [ LGBTQNation ] * Dude who stole $600M from a company rewarded with a job. OCIs work different from how I remember them. [ PCGamer ] * Big Law firms are gassed up on profits despite the coming ecological catastrophe our children will be forced to endure. [ Reuters ] * How much does Justice pay?
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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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.
“Washington Supreme Court mandates COVID-19 vaccines for workers, encourages lower courts to do same”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Washington Supreme Court mandates COVID-19 vaccines for workers, encourages lower courts to do same”: Kip Hill of The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Washington has this report. Yesterday, the Washington State Supreme Court issued this order.
Everything You Need To Know BEFORE You Start Law School — See Also
Above The Law
AUGUST 19, 2021
Wise Words For Incoming 1Ls: From those who survived the experience. Biglaw Gives Back: A pro bono ranking. Alan Dershowitz Is Sad On Martha's Vineyard: Life imitates art. Do You Own A Rhyming Dictionary? Do I have the opportunity for you! Judge Rakoff Mandates Vaccine As Condition Of Bail: Good.
“Experts: Supreme Court could clarify McGirt ruling, won’t overturn it.”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Experts: Supreme Court could clarify McGirt ruling, won’t overturn it.” Janelle Stecklein of The Enid (Okla.) News & Eagle has a report that begins, “It’s unlikely a majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices would overturn their recent ruling that large swaths of eastern Oklahoma remain Native American reservations despite continued challenges and appeals to do so from state leaders, legal experts say.
Federal Judge Strikes Down “Racist” Immigration Re-Entry Law
LegalReader
AUGUST 19, 2021
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Miranda Du observed the racially charged beginnings of United States Code Section 1326, the first federal statute criminalizing illegal re-entry after deportation or removal.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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“Filmmaker Overcomes Supreme Court Setback to Pursue North Carolina for Stealing Footage; It looked hopeless for Rick Allen’s Nautilus Productions when the high court ruled against him in 2020. But now, he’s got a shot in his suit thanks to the Fifth Amendment”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Filmmaker Overcomes Supreme Court Setback to Pursue North Carolina for Stealing Footage; It looked hopeless for Rick Allen’s Nautilus Productions when the high court ruled against him in 2020. But now, he’s got a shot in his suit thanks to the Fifth Amendment”: Eriq Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter has this report.
San Francisco Sues Online Sellers of Ghost Guns
The Crime Report
AUGUST 19, 2021
In a civil complaint filed in California Superior Court, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin accused the companies — G.S. Performance, BlackHawk Manufacturing Group and MDX Corporation — of marketing a range of products in the state that furnish buyers with parts and accessories that can be quickly assembled into functional and untraceable firearms known as “ghost guns,” reports the New York Times.
“Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Mother Of All Spreadsheets; Here are all the judges, courts, and law schools that produced SCOTUS clerks over the past five years.”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Supreme Court Clerk Hiring Watch: The Mother Of All Spreadsheets; Here are all the judges, courts, and law schools that produced SCOTUS clerks over the past five years.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.
Federal appeals court upholds ban on common second-trimester abortion method
ABA Journal
AUGUST 19, 2021
An en banc federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law that bans dilation-and-evacuation abortions unless the fetal heartbeat is stopped before the procedure.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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“Where We Stand: Assessing Vacancies and Nominations in the Federal Judiciary — The Northeast.”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Where We Stand: Assessing Vacancies and Nominations in the Federal Judiciary — The Northeast.” Harsh Voruganti has this post at his blog, “The Vetting Room.
Lawsuit Claims Prevailing Wage Requirements for Migrant Facilities is Unlawful
LegalReader
AUGUST 19, 2021
U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor recently came under fire in a lawsuit over claims it exceeded its authority by adding prevailing-wage requirements into its contracts.
“Supreme Court, other DC buildings evacuated as police investigate bomb threat on Capitol Hill”
HowAppealing
AUGUST 19, 2021
“Supreme Court, other DC buildings evacuated as police investigate bomb threat on Capitol Hill”: Dan Mangan and Kevin Breuninger of CNBC have this report.
Feds Seek to Block Missouri Challenge to Gun Control
The Crime Report
AUGUST 19, 2021
The Justice Department has asked a court to block a Missouri law that declares certain federal gun laws invalid and threatens financial penalties on state and local agencies that enforce them, arguing the measure violated the Constitution and undermined public safety, reports the Washington Post. Federal lawyers argued that the bill signed by Gov. Mike Parson in June was “legally invalid” and undermined law enforcement activities in the state.
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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