Paralegal Bootcamp
APRIL 22, 2021
Use the “SMARTER” Goal-Setting Method. As a new paralegal or someone who has been working as a paralegal for a few years, this is a great time to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals. Even though it’s springtime, regardless of what time of the year you’re reading this or watching the video presentation below, you probably are already acutely aware of how fast the years go by (especially as you get older!).
JURIST
APRIL 22, 2021
The District Court of The Hague, Netherlands, convicted Ahmad Al-Y, a 31-year-old Syrian man, on Wednesday for fighting with the terrorist organization Ahrar al-Sham, and sentenced him to six years in prison. The court convicted Al-Y for the war crime of assault on personal dignity. In 2015, Al-Y fought with Ahrar al-Sham in the battle of al-Ghab in Syria.
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EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 22, 2021
This week, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in Hemphill v. New York. Here is the issue presented: Whether, or under what circumstances, a criminal defendant, whose argumentation or introduction of evidence at trial “opens the door” to the.
JURIST
APRIL 22, 2021
The EU Council and Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement Wednesday raising the bar for greenhouse gas emissions targets by 2050. This came after the adoption of a general approach in December, following which the Council and Parliament launched a series of meetings to secure an agreement on the final text this week. The agreement entrenches into community law the new objective of a climate-neutral EU by or before 2050, with a net greenhouse gas reduction aim of at leas
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
MyCase
APRIL 22, 2021
Convenience is the driving factor for consumer decision-making in the modern economy. For law firms that want to compete, delivering an intake program that respects the emphasis consumers place on convenience is essential. Oftentimes, convenience is driven by systems, which must rely on consistency and speed. Not only do law firm systems provide a hedge against malpractice (checklists limit mistakes), but the application of systems also provides for a more consistent (and improved) experience fo
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The Fashion Law
APRIL 22, 2021
In November, a $1.15 billion deal came to light, bringing together Cartier’s parent company Richemont, Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba, and fashion retail platform Farfetch. The headline-making transaction followed from reports that a “mega deal” was in the making. In addition to proving noteworthy because it brought together three very big names in the fashion sphere in furtherance of an effort that largely focuses on “providing luxury brands with enhanced access to the China market,” the alli
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 22, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to impose new restrictions on the ability of states to sentence juveniles to life without parole, rejecting a challenge from a Mississippi man, Brett Jones, who was convicted of the 2004 stabbing death of his grandfather, a crime committed when Jones was 15. Jones had argued that two recent Supreme Court decisions on mandatory life-without-parole decisions for juveniles – the court’s 2012 decision in Miller v.
JURIST
APRIL 22, 2021
Syria was stripped of its voting rights on Wednesday at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), after recent findings evidenced their use of poisonous gas throughout the nation’s civil war. A two-thirds majority of nations voted to strip Syria’s Bashar al Assad regime of its rights and privileges as a member of the organization, including the right to vote at OPCW conferences.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Supreme Court Rejects Limits on Life Terms for Youths; The court, which has for years been cutting back on harsh punishments for juvenile offenders, changed course in a 6-to-3 decision”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court rules against juvenile sentenced to life without parole.” David G.
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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.
Patently O
APRIL 22, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 21, 2021 in the pending assignor estoppel case of Minerva Surgical Inc. v. Hologic Inc. The basic idea is that an inventor who signs the oath-of-inventorship and assign rights to a third party is estopped from later challenging the patent’s validity in court. The inventor here (Truckai) filed for patent protection and assigned rights in his inventions to the company he started.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Chamber to SCOTUS: Corporation’s ‘objectively baseless suit’ is not a sham.” Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Thomson Reuters News & Insight has this post. And you can view the amicus brief at this link.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 22, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled against the Federal Trade Commission in a dispute with a payday loan company over the extent of the commission’s authority to seek monetary restitution from companies engaged in deceptive practices. In an opinion by Justice Stephen Breyer, the court held that Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act does not authorize the FTC to seek (and does not allow courts to award) “equitable monetary relief such as restitution or disgorgement.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“The Supreme Court’s ‘cursing cheerleader’ case could reshape students’ First Amendment rights; A case about a high school student acting like a high school student raises difficult First Amendment questions”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.
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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.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
APRIL 22, 2021
By Tiffany Challe*. Photo by Mark Koch on Unsplash. On Earth Day, citizens all around the world make a concerted effort to reflect upon their relationship with nature, and collectively share what specific actions we can take to protect our planet against threats such as air and water pollution, deforestation, species decline, extreme weather events, and more — all of which are exacerbated by climate change.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Supreme Court Cuts Federal Trade Commission Powers to Recover Ill-Gotten Gains; Ruling deals significant blow to longstanding FTC approach against companies that cheat consumers”: Brent Kendall of The Wall Street Journal has this report. And Robert Barnes and Rachel Lerman of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court unanimous that FTC lacked authority to recover billions for consumers.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 22, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the federal government and in favor of people seeking Social Security benefits on a procedural issue about administrative “exhaustion” requirements. Carr v. Saul considered whether Social Security claimants are required not only to go through the administrative process before seeking relief in court, but whether they must raise before the agency all of the issues they will present when they get to court.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Deputy Who Shot Woman Allegedly Trying to Moon Him Avoids Suit”: Bernie Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday.
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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 22, 2021
The tobacco industry is still widely successful and that fact is unlikely to change without stronger anti-smoking campaigns and better public consciousness. .
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Cannabis retailer Harborside appeals 280E tax ruling, but will it prove fruitful?” John Schroyer of Marijuana Business Daily had this report back in June 2020. Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued this decision answering that question in the negative.
LegalReader
APRIL 22, 2021
A federal lawsuit accuses Canisius College of tacitly permitting discrimination against female athletes on the school’s cross-country and track and field teams. The lawsuit also accuses Canisius of ignoring reports of sexual assault at the Buffalo, New York, college, with administrators purportedly only taking action after a female athlete was raped.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Episode 18: You Guys Are Such Dads!! (with David Lat).” You can access this week’s new installment of the “In Loco Parent(i)s” podcast hosted by Karen and Steve Vladeck via this link.
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The Fashion Law
APRIL 22, 2021
In a Q1 earnings call this week, Kering shed light on its “solid start to the year,” which saw it generate sales of 3.73 billion euros ($4.49 billion), up 25.8 percent on a year-over-year basis. The Paris-based conglomerate pointed to the launch of Gucci’s new ready-to-wear flagship on Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion in December 2020 and subsequent debut of a second beauty-centric shop on the Chinese e-commerce titan’s platform in February 2021 as helping to boost Gucci’s “strong results.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“Uncomfortable Timing for a Supreme Court Gun Fight; The justices contemplate expanding arms rights in the wake of mass shootings”: Linda Greenhouse has this essay online at The New York Times.
Conflict of Laws
APRIL 22, 2021
This Thursday, the Court of Justice delivered its judgment in the case Oeltrans Befrachtungsgesellschaft, C-73/20, on the interpretation of the Insolvency Regulation and the law applicable to detrimental acts. This judgment, pertaining to Articles 4(2)(m) and 13 of the Regulation No 1346/2000, completes therefore the case law constituted most notably by the judgment in the case Vinyls Italia, C-54/16.
HowAppealing
APRIL 22, 2021
“A Different Kind of Supreme Court Reform Is Already Happening; The left is finally paying attention to the court, and it might be having an impact”: Dahlia Lithwick has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.
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