LawTechnologyToday
JULY 1, 2021
According to a recent survey by PWC , mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are expected to lead the post-pandemic economic recovery. As M&A activity accelerates in 2021, the survey suggests that there will be an increase in five-billion-dollar deals on the table. While this is good news for the economy, the legal community will be bracing for hard, fast, and high-stakes work.
JURIST
JULY 1, 2021
The Delhi Police Cyber Cell on Monday filed a case against Twitter Inc. & Twitter Communication India Pvt. Ltd. for failing to take action on a complaint by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPR). The NCPR had filed a complaint in May for cases of child pornographic content on the micro-blogging platform. The NCPR is India’s apex statutory body for the protection of child rights.
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CourtTechBulletin
JULY 1, 2021
My friends in the NCSC Tiny Chat Division, have been doing some terrific work lately. Here is a selection of some interesting and fun sessions. Read more ».
JURIST
JULY 1, 2021
In a 6-3 decision split along ideological lines, the US Supreme Court upheld provisions of a restrictive Arizona voting law, stating that the provisions do not violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion. The legal challenge focused on two provisions: “precinct-based election-day voting and early mail-in voting.
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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.
The Crime Report
JULY 1, 2021
Last month, police in Ocean City, Md., tased, hog-tied and carried away a Black teenager for allegedly violating a vaping ban on the city’s boardwalk. A video of the incident quickly went viral and drew immediate criticism for being yet another example of police use of force. But what has not been discussed enough is the overcriminalization of tobacco products and the often racially disproportionate enforcement that contributes to ongoing hostility between police departments and Black and Brown
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Above The Law
JULY 1, 2021
You Knew It Was Going To Be bad When Justice Alito Was Writing The Decision: The Voting Rights Act is left basically nonexistent. . Attorney's Wildly Inappropriate Facebook Posts Get Him In Trouble: Suspended for six months plus he has to take sensitivity training. How Much Is Staying Home Worth To You? A look at how much you want to go back to the office. .
JURIST
JULY 1, 2021
The Constitutional Court of South Africa sentenced Jacob Zuma, former President of South Africa, to 15 months’ imprisonment on Tuesday after the Court found him guilty of contempt of court. Zuma’s conviction followed his failure to comply with orders to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State ( Zondo Commission ) to answer questions about his alleged involvement in corrupt
The Crime Report
JULY 1, 2021
In 2020, 72 of California’s largest cities reported an overall decline in crime by an average of seven percent, following a generally falling rate of property and violent crime, according to a research report published by the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice. In addition, 48 cities showed declines in violent and property crimes and the other 24 showed increases.
The Fashion Law
JULY 1, 2021
Chanel hiked up its prices twice during the pandemic. First, it tacked an increase of between 5 and 17 percent on certain bags in May 2020, citing a rise in the cost of certain raw materials and “the consequence of recent significant exchange rate fluctuations between the euro and certain local currencies.” The famed fashion brand followed this up with another 5 percent rise in October 2020 in line with a larger trend that has also seen some of its rivals, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Gucc
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LawSites
JULY 1, 2021
The Chicago-based legal technology company Litera has acquired Objective Manager , a UK company that provides a SaaS platform for law firms to use in strategic planning, performance measurement and talent engagement. The purpose of the platform is to enable firms to accelerate their strategic and performance agendas by aligning their people to the firm’s strategic objectives.
The Crime Report
JULY 1, 2021
If a law enforcement officer accidentally shoots your child while meaning to shoot your dog, steals money from you while executing a search warrant, or tases you for refusing to sign a speeding ticket, it’s unlikely you’ll be successful suing them in court. Due to qualified immunity. Qualified immunity, which has been increasingly discussed in the wake of calls for police reform, is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from being held personally liable for constitutional violations
HowAppealing
JULY 1, 2021
“Attorney General Merrick Garland orders pause of federal executions; Thirteen people on federal death row were executed between July 2020 and January 2021 after then-Attorney General William Barr federal prison officials to carry them out”: Pete Williams of NBC News has this report.
Attorney at Work
JULY 1, 2021
If you’re looking for apps to help you sleep, join the club. We meet at 3 a.m. on Google, searching for “the best app to help you sleep” and “best insomnia apps” and “why does my cat look at me like she knows what I did in Mrs. Whitfield’s fourth-grade math class?” Like you, I used to lie in bed staring into the dark wondering what I’d done with my life.
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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
JULY 1, 2021
“The Supreme Court Is Putting Democracy at Risk”: Law professor Richard L. Hasen , founder of the “ Election Law blog ,” has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
Intelligize Blog
JULY 1, 2021
As life in the U.S. inches back to normal, several financial institutions, including Citigroup, UBS and Synchrony Financial are offering employees a menu of hybrid working arrangements. Companies offering work-from-home options may seem unremarkable, but not in financial services. As quarantine restrictions lift, some top banks still seem determined to live up to the industry’s […].
HowAppealing
JULY 1, 2021
“Don’t be fooled: This is not a moderate Supreme Court.” Law professors Leah Litman and Melissa Murray have this essay online at The Washington Post.
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 1, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down California’s requirement that charities and nonprofits operating in the state provide the state attorney general’s office with the names and addresses of their largest donors. The 6-3 ruling in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta was a major victory for the two nonprofit challengers, which had argued that the rule violates the First Amendment by deterring their donors from making contributions.
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HowAppealing
JULY 1, 2021
“What the Supreme Court Did for Religion”: Columnist Linda Greenhouse has this essay online at The New York Times.
Above The Law
JULY 1, 2021
As an in-house counsel, you are uniquely qualified to help eliminate future problems if you work closely with outside counsel as they defend those lawsuits brought against your organization.
HowAppealing
JULY 1, 2021
“Dissents from the bench: A Supreme Court tradition missing during Covid.” Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report.
LegalReader
JULY 1, 2021
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy, it’s for anyone who wants to save their family an emotional and legal hassle when they pass and ensure that their intentions are carried out.
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HowAppealing
JULY 1, 2021
“Major 6-3 rulings foreshadow a sharper Supreme Court right turn”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report.
The Crime Report
JULY 1, 2021
San Jose city council members have unanimously approved a law that requires gun owners to carry liability insurance, the first of its kind in the country, reports USA Today. The law requires resident gun owners to pay a fee to cover taxpayers’ costs associated with gun violence. A preliminary report released ahead of the vote estimates that the cost of gun violence to taxpayers in the city from 2013-2019 was $442 million in direct out-of-pocket cost, lost work and quality of life, said the state
LegalReader
JULY 1, 2021
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Patently O
JULY 1, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. In re Samsung Electronics Co., LTD ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). The Federal Circuit has again granted mandamus and ordered Judge Albright to transfer two cases case out of his W.D.Tex. court to a more convenient forum (N.D.Cal.). The underlying actions were filed by a patent holding company known as Ikorongo Texas LLC against Samsung and LG Electronics.
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