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Algeria pro-democracy Hirak movement regains momentum after year-long break

JURIST

Protesters filled the streets of Algiers on Friday as the pro-democracy Hirak movement regained momentum after a year-long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hirak, meaning “movement” in Arabic, was formed in 2019 to oppose former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s run for a fifth term. The non-partisan movement aims for systemic change that includes judicial independence and the rule of law as well as the complete end of the old regime and of military interference in pol

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Notary Public Seminar - March 19th

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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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South Africa approves bill for new court to adjudicate land reforms

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South Africa’s Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said Monday that the country’s Land Claims court would be converted into a specialized new court to adjudicate on all matters and not just restitution. The statement was made in a press conference introducing the new Land Court Bill that was approved for submission to the Parliament by the Cabinet last week.

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Court of Appeals of Indiana Finds Head Nod Constituted a Dying Declaration

EvidenceProf Blog

Similar to its federal counterpart, Indiana Rule of Evidence 804(b)(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement that the declarant, while believing the declarant's death to be imminent, made about its cause or circumstances. Under this.

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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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Roseville jurisdictions in Child Custody decisions

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Parents who are new in California or have been residents for years, will eventually discover that jurisdiction is a vital issue in their child custody case. Residency requirements are also applicable. A child custody determination revolves around the judgement or order of a court that provides legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to the child.

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Pakistan court grants bail to Christian man convicted of blasphemy

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The Lahore High Court in Pakistan on Monday granted bail to a 20-year-old Christian man convicted of blasphemy. Nabeel Masih was 16 years old when a photo of the Kaaba, a holy site in Islam, with a pig on top of it appeared on his Facebook page. According to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), police quickly removed the image from Masih’s Facebook page, and “it is still unknown whether Masih posted the photo himself or was just tagged in the photo.” M

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“Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor to relinquish Pa. Supreme Court’s top post months before he retires”

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“Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor to relinquish Pa. Supreme Court’s top post months before he retires”: Matt Miller of The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has this report. Yesterday, the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania issued a news release titled “ Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Announces Retirement Transition Plan.

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Artistas cubanos testifican sobre violaciones de derechos ante el Parlamento Europeo

JURIST

Artistas y disidentes cubanos presentaron su testimonio ante el Parlamento Europeo el viernes denunciando violaciones a los derechos humanos por parte del gobierno cubano. Testificaron, basado en sus propias experiencias, sobre la censura que cada uno de ellos ha sufrido por sus creencias políticas. El evento fue presentado por los diputados Dita Charanzová y Leopoldo López Gil.

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“Kansas judge suspended for frequent F-bombs, sexism; called Black men ‘boy’ in court”

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“Kansas judge suspended for frequent F-bombs, sexism; called Black men ‘boy’ in court”: Dion Lefler of The Wichita Eagle has this report. And oxana Hegeman of The Associated Press reports that “ Kansas Supreme Court suspends foul-mouthed judge from bench.” You can access Friday’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Kansas at this link.

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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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UN report shows abuses by all major parties to Syria conflict

JURIST

Tens of thousands of Syrian civilians have been detained, forcibly disappeared, or subject to torture, sexual violence, or death in detention throughout the decade of conflict in Syria , a UN human rights report said Monday. The report was a result of various resolutions passed by the UN Human Rights Council requesting a report on “arbitrary imprisonment and detention in the Syrian Arab Republic.” The investigation for the report covered the years since the Syrian conflict began in 2

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“Ousted Endo lead counsel tells 3rd Circuit that trial judge abused discretion”

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“Ousted Endo lead counsel tells 3rd Circuit that trial judge abused discretion”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Thomson Reuters News & Insight has this post about a petition for writ of mandamus filed yesterday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

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France ex-president Sarkozy found guilty of corruption and influence peddling

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The Correctional Tribunal of Paris on Monday found former French president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of trying to bribe a judge and influence peddling while serving in office. Sarkozy was sentenced to three years in prison but will only serve one year as his remaining sentence was suspended. Prosecutors had accused Sarkozy and his lawyer Thierry Herzog of attempting to bribe former Court of Cassation magistrate Gilbert Azibert in exchange for confidential information on an inquiry looking into alle

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“Lower courts take notice: The Supreme Court is rethinking qualified immunity; At a time when Americans of all philosophical stripes seek greater government accountability, the Supreme Court is stepping up to deliver by reintroducing some common sense to the law.”

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“Lower courts take notice: The Supreme Court is rethinking qualified immunity; At a time when Americans of all philosophical stripes seek greater government accountability, the Supreme Court is stepping up to deliver by reintroducing some common sense to the law.” Anya Bidwell and Patrick Jaicomo have this essay online at USA Today.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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US Supreme Court considers appointment of patent judges

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments Monday in United States v. Arthrex, Inc., a case that intersects patent law, administrative law and the separation of powers. The question before the court is whether administrative patent judges of the US Patent and Trademark Office should be considered “principal officers” who must receive both presidential appointment as well as Senate confirmation, or “inferior officers” appointed by the department head.

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“Biden’s Hurdle: Courts Dubious of Rule by Regulation; Executive orders and agency edicts are important to a president facing a polarized Congress, but judges show increasing skepticism — which conservatives hope to harness.”

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“Biden’s Hurdle: Courts Dubious of Rule by Regulation; Executive orders and agency edicts are important to a president facing a polarized Congress, but judges show increasing skepticism — which conservatives hope to harness.” Jacob M. Schlesinger will have this article in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Employer Legal Duties: Warehouse Health & Safety Lessons

LegalReader

The primary take away that has the greatest impact upon business owners and employers is to take the responsibility of managing the safety of your employers seriously over and above what is legally required of you.

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“Why Did Amazon Cancel Justice Thomas? Without explanation, the company took down a popular documentary during Black History Month.”

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“Why Did Amazon Cancel Justice Thomas? Without explanation, the company took down a popular documentary during Black History Month.” Columnist Jason L. Riley will have this op-ed in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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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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The Law Firm Billing Problem in 2021

LawTechnologyToday

This is a guest post from Smokeball. Visit them virtually in the sponsor panel during ABA TECHSHOW. In a report earlier this year , Smokeball CEO Hunter Steele found that changes in communication style, document creation, and sheer complexity of billing requirements have created an environment requiring very different practice management tools than those used 20 years ago.

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“Supreme Court Considers Whether Patent Judges Were Properly Appointed; Several justices seemed concerned that judges should have been appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate; But there was no consensus about how to fix that flaw”

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“Supreme Court Considers Whether Patent Judges Were Properly Appointed; Several justices seemed concerned that judges should have been appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate; But there was no consensus about how to fix that flaw”: Adam Liptak has this article in today’s edition of The New York Times. Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press reports that “ Supreme Court skeptical about patent judge appointments.” Andrew Chung of Reuters reports that 

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What’s the Difference Between Asylees and Refugees and Who is Eligible?

LegalReader

If you or someone you love is unable or unwilling to return to their home country due to a fear of persecution, apply for asylum or refugee status as soon as possible.

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“SCOTUS Won’t Explain Why It Keeps Blocking COVID Restrictions; The conservative justices have revolutionized the law of religious liberty without bothering to explain why”

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“SCOTUS Won’t Explain Why It Keeps Blocking COVID Restrictions; The conservative justices have revolutionized the law of religious liberty without bothering to explain why”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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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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Meetings Matter.  Make them Better.

LawTechnologyToday

Meetings should be engaging, focused and efficient. Talented leaders run them with clarity and purpose. Given the time lawyers spend in meetings, leading them skillfully should be a professional requirement. And yet, most of us have received no basic advice on how to do this. According to research cited in the Harvard Business Review , nine out of ten people daydream in meetings, 25% of meetings are spent discussing irrelevant issues, 50% of people find meetings to be unproductive, and 73% of

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“The Supreme Court case that could end affirmative action, explained; A case challenging Harvard’s admissions policy gives a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court the vehicle it needs to end race-conscious admissions”

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“The Supreme Court case that could end affirmative action, explained; A case challenging Harvard’s admissions policy gives a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court the vehicle it needs to end race-conscious admissions”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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WATCH: The 7 Vital Trust Accounting Reports to Keep Your Law Office Compliant & Successful

LawTechnologyToday

WATCH ON YOUTUBE. Speakers: Erica Birstler, Vice President at CosmoLex Legal. Many lawyers think that trust accounting can be managed easily by following just a few best practices. But improper trust accounting (whether by accident or fraud) is one of the top reasons lawyers find themselves in trouble both financially and professionally. While it’s critical to know the basics of how to manage your trust accounts, proper, compliant trust accounting is more involved.

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L’ancien président français Sarkozy condamné à trois ans de prison pour corruption et trafic d’influence

JURIST

Le Tribunal correctionnel de Paris a déclaré ce lundi l’ancien président français Nicolas Sarkozy coupable d’avoir tenté de corrompre un juge et trafic d’influence lorsqu’il était en fonction dans l’affaire dite « des écoutes ». Sarkozy a été condamné à trois ans de prison, dont deux avec sursis. Le parquet national financier (« PNF ») avait accusé Sarkozy et son avocat Thierry Herzog d’avoir tenté de soudoyer l’ancien magistrat de la Cour de cassation G

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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.