JURIST
APRIL 16, 2021
The Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, Germany, ruled Thursday that Berlin’s Rent Cap Act is unconstitutional as it has undermined Germany’s Basic Law. The Act came into force last year, and its provisions are now deemed void as of April 2021. The rent cap was enacted in February 2020 as an attempt by the local government to stifle rent hikes and gentrification.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 16, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 803(1) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it. So, how much time can pass after an.
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JURIST
APRIL 16, 2021
One Fair Wage (OFW) filed suit Thursday against Darden, the parent company of the Olive Garden and Longhorn restaurant chains, over its low wages. OFW says that the $2.13/hour tipped wages Darden pays its employees leads to harassment and discrimination in the workplace. OFW says the company could prevent employment discrimination given there is no business necessity justification for paying such low wages.
CourtTechBulletin
APRIL 16, 2021
We share some news and notes in this week’s CTB post. We note a speech-to-text AI demo video, text reminders, an event on transitioning your workforce back to the courthouse, yet another article on "Zoom courts", an NCSC Tiny Chat regarding court cell phone policy, and the NCSC website on pandemic response webinars that were recorded in 2020.
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JURIST
APRIL 16, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld Ohio’s HB 214 law that prohibits doctors from performing an abortion with the knowledge that a women’s reason for terminating the pregnancy is a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. The court ruled 9-7 Tuesday in favor of Ohio, with Judge Alice Batchelder writing for the majority along with many concurring and dissenting opinions regarding eugenics, court precedent and the legal test for abortion cases.
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JURIST
APRIL 16, 2021
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on Thursday ruled Thursday that the country’s human rights commissioner, or ombudsman, may not continue holding their position after the end of their term until a successor is elected. As a result of the ruling, Adam Bodnar, whose term ended in September, will be removed. He had been appointed with the backing of the parties now forming the opposition.
LawTechnologyToday
APRIL 16, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most revolutionary technologies ever to enter the business world. From finances to entertainment, AI is reshaping how many industries go about their work. But what about practicing law? While legal professionals have been slower to embrace this technology, AI for lawyers is a growing field. Legal firms spent approximately $12 billion on AI in 2017, and experts expect that figure to reach $85 billion by 2027.
JURIST
APRIL 16, 2021
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Department of Health Services (DHS) lacked authority to limit capacities for indoor public gatherings. DHS issued Emergency Order 3 in October in response to COVID-19, which “limited the size of indoor public gatherings either to 25 percent of a facility’s permitted capacity or, if no general capacity limit was prescribed, to 10 people.” The Tavern League of Wisconsin, along with other businesses, challenged Emergency Orde
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2021
“Exceptions to Exceptions to the Merger Doctrine; Dismissals for a plaintiff’s failure to prosecute often preclude application of the merger doctrine; But not when the defendant wants to appeal”: Bryan Lammon has this post at his “final decisions” blog.
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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.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 16, 2021
Share Are Alaska Native corporations — special corporations that Congress created in 1971 when it resolved Native claims in Alaska — “Indian tribe[s]” under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act? On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear argument on that question in Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Immediately at stake in the answer is billions of dollars in federal CARES Act funding.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2021
“Private spat between McConnell and Pelosi regarding RBG’s memorial at Capitol highlighted in new book”: Daniella Diaz, Annie Grayer, and Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report.
LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
The Loveland Police Department was recently hit with a discrimination lawsuit after using excessive force to arrest a woman with dementia.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2021
“Analyzing the Recent Sixth Circuit’s Extension of ‘Academic Freedom’ Protection to a College Teacher Who Refused to Respect Student Gender-Pronoun Preferences”: Law professors Vikram David Amar and Alan E. Brownstein have this essay online at Justia’s Verdict.
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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.
LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
Overall, electric vehicles make a compelling case for themselves, with long term savings on fuel and maintenance costs alongside a huge reduction in carbon footprint.
HowAppealing
APRIL 16, 2021
“Knowingly Performing Down Syndrome Abortions Is Not ‘Eugenics'”: Sherry F. Colb has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.
LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
Businesses that need answers to their bankruptcy questions, or want support through their filing, should contact an experienced, professional bankruptcy attorney can be a great asset to improve their finances.
The Legal Ease
APRIL 16, 2021
In 2013, I wrote a post on Slaw.ca on Infographics for Lawyers. In that post, I said, Infographics are visually appealing, highly shareable and, when done right, can convey a lot of information quickly and easily, or make a mountain of data easy to understand. By combining text and visuals into one, infographics make the most of both to reinforce a message.
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LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
Parents are suing a Los Angeles school district and its teachers' union, claiming social distancing distress.
Fordham Law News
APRIL 16, 2021
Though the primary use of the corporate form is to create business entities, the concepts and statuses that underlie the corporate relationship have been employed in other contexts. [1] A currently pending Supreme Court case illustrates one such unusual use, Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. [2]. Oral arguments for Yellen are scheduled for April 19, 2021. [3] The case centers on Alaska Native Corporations (“ANCs”) and whether they qualify for certain Coronavirus Aid, Rel
LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
When MPOs are issued based on baseless allegations of sexual assault or domestic violence, it’s helpful that service members know that they can exhaust available remedies within the military justice system for redress. .
A People's Choice
APRIL 16, 2021
What happens to a person’s property when they die? The answer depends on whether or not they left a will. There's good news and bad news when it comes to wills and planning for death in America. The bad news is a majority of Americans don’t have a will or any other type of [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link Everything You Need to Know About Orange County Probate Court This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.
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LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
Deciding on a business structure can be one of the most challenging tasks you’ll have to undertake when starting a business.
The Hollywood Lawyer
APRIL 16, 2021
Scriptwriters James and John Thomas have sued Disney to gain their rights back to their original screenplay, “Hunters,” which was turned into “Predator.” In the late 80s, Disney purchased the copyright from them for 35years. Now the authors want their copyright returned, and they are suing Disney over it using the Copyright Act.
The Process Street
APRIL 16, 2021
I wrote a post about Shape Up, a development methodology, and you the reader wanted me to dive deeper. So, I did just that and interviewed Process Street ’s Product Designer, Ivy. Ivy answers common questions concerning how Shape Up works in practice, and although I briefly touch on the core phases of Shape Up’s approach, this post should be seen as a follow up to my original post which provides a full low-down of what Shape Up is and how it differs from alternative development methods like Scru
LegalReader
APRIL 16, 2021
Medical expenses for this type of injury can be astronomical, and it's something you shouldn't have to deal with when you weren't the one at fault.
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