JURIST

MAY 7, 2021

The state Qatar News Agency announced Thursday that the Qatari attorney general has ordered the arrest of Finance Minister Ali Sharif al-Emadi on charges related to the abuse of his office. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, was announced as al-Emadi’s immediate replacement. Al-Emadi had served in a variety of roles in the Qatari government and financial sector, including serving as the chairman of the Qatar National Bank and on the board of the powerful Qatar Invest

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EvidenceProf Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, Iowa Rule of Evidence 5.406 provides that Evidence of the habit of a person or of the routine practice of an organization, whether corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is relevant.

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MAY 7, 2021

France’s National Assembly approved a new bill on Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions, even as opposition lawmakers and environmental groups objected and said it would leave the country short of its Paris Agreement targets. The bill was approved by a 332-77 margin by the lower house where President Emmanuel Macron has a working majority. The bill itself aims to introduce new measures to aid France in reaching its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent compared to th

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CourtTechBulletin

MAY 7, 2021

For CTC 2021, we're taking a hybrid approach to the Center's premier court technology conference. You can attend online or join us in Columbus, Ohio, from September 28–29, 2021. While we don't have all the details ironed out, we're looking forward to hosting attendees no matter how you choose to attend. Read more ».

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The Crime Report

MAY 7, 2021

This Sunday signifies a day of appreciation and thankfulness for mothers everywhere. Yet, nearly 150,000 mothers will be locked behind bars on Mother’s Day, kept apart from their children, and facing the struggles of life inside a system already traumatized by COVID-19. Over half (58 percent) of the women held in U.S. prisons are mothers, reports the Prison Policy Initiative (PPI).

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LawSites

MAY 7, 2021

The Arizona Supreme Court has approved the first three entities to be licensed as alternative business structures, enabling businesses owned by non-lawyers to deliver legal services under the liberalized licensing rules the court approved last August. On March 17, 2021, the court entered orders approving two ABS entities: Trajan Estate, LLC , a legal service provider focused on estate planning.

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HowAppealing

MAY 7, 2021

“Chief Justice lifts restrictions to courthouse entry, maintains precautions during court proceedings”: The Supreme Court of Florida issued this news release yesterday.

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LawTechnologyToday

MAY 7, 2021

WATCH ON YOUTUBE. Speaker: Graham Anderson, Vice President of Sales at Kenect. Getting a negative Google review can be frustrating, annoying, and downright damaging to your law firm. In 2021, Google rankings are almost entirely determined by the reviews you get. And so a negative review can seriously impact your firm. In this webinar we’ll discuss everything related to negative Google reviews: how to avoid them, how to respond to them, what NOT to do when you get one, and most importantly, how t

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HowAppealing

MAY 7, 2021

“Washington Has No Authority to Dictate State Taxes; Ohio and 20 others are suing to challenge an unconstitutional poison pill in the Covid relief law”: Robert Alt will have this op-ed in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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LegalReader

MAY 7, 2021

It’s not enough to simply know the law. It’s important to fully comprehend the differences between certain principles, and only then can you begin to gain a comprehensive understanding.

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HowAppealing

MAY 7, 2021

“The New, Conservative Supreme Court Is Returning to the Second Amendment; The decision could gut state laws, at a time when more and more Americans favor stricter gun regulation”: Adam Gopnik has this essay online at The New Yorker.

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LegalReader

MAY 7, 2021

A criminal accusation can be challenging to deal with, but having legal expertise on your side gives you the upper hand. You will feel more confident and have better chances of getting through. .

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HowAppealing

MAY 7, 2021

“Death penalty states returning to ‘humane’ firing squad”: Jeff Mordock has this front page article in today’s edition of The Washington Times.

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Patently O

MAY 7, 2021

The USPTO recently issued U.S. patent No 10,999,961. That means the old odometer is about to roll over. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., we can expect Patent No. 11,000,000.

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HowAppealing

MAY 7, 2021

“SCOTUS, Guns, and Police-Civilian Interactions”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.

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Above The Law

MAY 7, 2021

Lights, Camera, Vote : Our annual Law Revue contest is live. Oh? : Jed Rubenfeld is defending anti-vaxxers because if anyone knows the importance of people's right to live their lives free of painful and unwanted harassment. When The Cows Come Home To Roost : Devin Nunes attorney benchslapped. Back To Work : Reed Smith reopening offices. Speaking Of : Remote work is going to cause tax headaches.

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Customs & International Trade Law

MAY 7, 2021

On April 30, 2021, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that it had fined FLIR Systems, Inc. $307,922 for an egregious violation of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) for misrepresentations made in commodity jurisdiction (“CJ”) requests. A BIS spokesperson said: “BIS will not tolerate exporters that provide inaccurate or incomplete representations related to export regulations and laws.” This recent announcement is a tex

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Above The Law

MAY 7, 2021

* Lawsuits were filed mere minutes after Florida's new election reform was signed into law. Those attorneys must be fast typers. [ Newsweek ] * Check out this article on a law grad who has netted $83,000 a year as an underwear model on OnlyFans. [ Law and More ] * Roy Moore's lawyer was reportedly absent from a hearing in the case he filed against Sacha Baron Cohen related to Moore's appearance on Who Is America. [ Courthouse News ] * Devin Nunes's attorney has been ordered to pay CNN $21,000 in

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd. v. Motorola Solutions, Inc. , 1-17-cv-01794 (NDOH 2021-04-29, Order) (Donald C. Nugent), the District Court denied defendant’s motion for attorney fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285, determining plaintiff’s litigation positions were not baseless even after a granting of summary judgment of noninfringement that “was not a close call.” .

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Above The Law

MAY 7, 2021

Who will win this year's Law Revue Video Contest? It’s up to you. Start voting now!

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The Fashion Law

MAY 7, 2021

Statements from H&M and Nike, among other Western brands, expressing “concern” about working conditions in China’s Xinjiang region prompted widespread backlash against the retail giants beginning in March. Burberry, Zara, adidas, and Uniqlo also found themselves on the receiving end of similar boycotts amid rising attention to claims of forced labor in Xinjiang, which is home to detention camps where ethnic Uighurs and other Muslim minorities are reportedly forced to “learn Chi

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Above The Law

MAY 7, 2021

A response to a very ill-conceived Volokh Conspiracy article.

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iHire

MAY 7, 2021

Read iHire’s summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April jobs report to see how US job numbers and industries hiring in 2021 are changing.

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The Crime Report

MAY 7, 2021

In an analysis of the 2020 FBI Internet Crime Report, Rublon, a leading two-factor authentication firm, revealed which states have the highest chances of being targeted for cyber attacks. The platform examined the number of cybercrimes committed in each state/district in the US and then revealed what that number was per 100,000 living in each state.

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LegalReader

MAY 7, 2021

Legally speaking, voluntary manslaughter is an acknowledgment that humans sometimes give in to their circumstances.

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