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APRIL 13, 2021

New Zealand announced the introduction of legislation Tuesday that will make it the first country in the world to require its financial sector to disclose the impacts of climate change on its business. The legislation, The Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosure and Other Matters) Amendment Bill has been introduced to New Zealand’s Parliament and is scheduled to have its first reading this week.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Federal Rule of Evidence 901(b)(4) allows for the authentication of evidence based upon The appearance, contents, substance, internal patterns, or other distinctive characteristics of the item, taken together with all the circumstances. Nowadays, you often see courts allowing parties to.

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JURIST

APRIL 13, 2021

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Turkey has violated the rights of noted Turkish writer and journalist Ahmet Altan under the European Convention on Human Rights arising from his pre-trial detention on charges relating to the attempted coup d’état of July 2016. Altan is a noted 71-year-old journalist from Istanbul and founder of the newspaper Taraf , which drew critics from the military and government establishment for its coverage.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Technology has shaped consumer expectations in recent years, particularly as smartphones continue to evolve and digital tools become a more integral part of our daily lives. People manage and execute many of their day-to-day activities online – whether on their phones or on a laptop or other device. With markedly increased remote interaction during the pandemic, legal services consumers will expect similar connection to and engagement with law firms in 2021 and beyond.

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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.

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JURIST

APRIL 13, 2021

The Court of Rotterdam announced on Monday that Fatima H. has been sentenced to four years in prison in the Netherlands for her involvement with the terrorist organization known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Shaam (ISIS) or Islamic State (IS). According to the court: The suspect is guilty of participation in a terrorist organization in Syria, namely IS.

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JURIST

APRIL 13, 2021

New Zealand announced a unique new youth justice residence on Sunday. The residence, called Whakatakapokai, has been designed by both the iwi Waikato-Tainui and the government. Whakatakapokai aims to support rangatahi (young persons) and reduce recidivism rates among rangatahi. Minister for Children Kelvin Davis stated that Whakatakapokai will “provide prevention, healing, and rehabilitation services for both young people and their wh?

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APRIL 13, 2021

“Whether the Fourteenth Amendment bars States from prohibiting abortions that are sought solely because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.” That is the question presented in a petition for writ of certiorari that the State of Arkansas had docketed today in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Britain’s government announced Monday that it has opened an independent investigation into lobbying, following former Prime Minister David Cameron’s lobbying activities on behalf of UK- and Australia-based financial services company Greensill Capital. The investigation into the development and use of supply chain finance addresses the concern about the ability of former prime ministers to access government decision makers.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“Top private law firms plan ‘SWAT teams’ to fight voting restrictions in court; The effort involves 16 firms as the legal community joins corporate American in criticizing GOP-led restrictions”: Jane C. Timm of NBC News has this report.

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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.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Taking a customer-centric approach to client communication, engagement, and management through technology adoption can help firms deliver value and improve satisfaction, while also building their business.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“Justice Thomas and the Public/Private Rights Distinction”: Jennifer B. Dickey has this post at the “Chamber Litigation Blog” of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.

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APRIL 13, 2021

by Dennis Crouch. Ericsson v. Samsung , Docket No. 21-1565 (Fed. Cir. 2021). I wanted to briefly highlight this important pending Federal Circuit appeal involving parallel litigation in both the US and China. The Swedish company wants to litigate in the US, while the Korean company wants to litigate in China. US Case : Ericsson Inc. v. Samsung Elecs.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“California lifts capacity limits on places of worship”: Leila Miller of The Los Angeles Times has this report. And Bianca Bruno of Courthouse News Service reports that “ California Lifts Covid Capacity Limits on Places of Worship; Citing ‘recent judicial rulings’ — namely a weekend order by the U.S. Supreme Court — California public health officials uncapped Covid limits on churches, mosques and synagogues.

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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.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Hot houses will sell for a higher price. You may be looking for a home with a specific neighborhood in mind. The challenge can be that where you want a house is in an expensive locality.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ohio’s Down Syndrome Abortion Law; Ohio law prohibits doctors from performing an abortion once a patient reveals she is motivated by fears the fetus has Down syndrome”: Jacob Gershman of The Wall Street Journal has this report. John Caniglia of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that “ Divided federal appeals court upholds Ohio law banning Down syndrome abortions.” Joan Biskupic of CNN reports that “ Appeals court upholds Ohio

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Hoban Law Group

APRIL 13, 2021

Some things in life are simply no-brainers, not only because the justification for doing them is so immediately obvious, but further, because the justification for not doing them is so obviously absent. The filing of “protective” claims for refund as a hedge against the draconian provisions that govern the federal taxation of cannabis, and particularly for marijuana, is one of those things properly placed at the top of the no-brainer list.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“What It Feels Like When a Federal Court Gives a Professor the Right to Misgender You: An interview with ‘Jane Doe.'” Mark Joseph Stern has this jurisprudence interview online at Slate.

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A People's Choice

APRIL 13, 2021

If you know someone who has been through a divorce in California, you probably noticed it can be quite a very expensive process. But what if you can’t afford one? Can you still file for divorce without any expenses in the state of California? The answer is yes! Under the right circumstances, you can [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link How to Get a Free Divorce in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“This Supreme Court Isn’t Going to Like Vaccine Passports; Governors should avoid a fight they’re likely to lose”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 13, 2021

When law firms switch over to our service from other legal lead providers, we hear about their frustrations with those companies, and the complaints tend to center on lead quality. While there are a lot of factors that play into this issue, one of them might surprise you. One would assume that in a tech-oriented industry like online lead generation, providers would have to keep up with changes in technology by default, but there are many companies who have managed to provide leads to attorneys b

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APRIL 13, 2021

“Some in power are still mad that Pa.’s Supreme Court ruled on election law. Here’s why it matters now.” Sam Dunklau of NPR affiliate WITF in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has this report.

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APRIL 13, 2021

By Victoria Judd , Sidney L. Fowler and Robert Howard. Hydrogen is the new buzzword in every industry, and real estate is no exception. Hydrogen does not emit carbon dioxide when burnt and could therefore help reduce the climate impact of buildings, which in aggregate represent one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases after industry and surface transport.

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APRIL 13, 2021

“Judges cite Holocaust, eugenics in divided ruling allowing Ohio to enforce Down Syndrome abortion ban”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. And The Associated Press reports that “ US court lifts hold on Ohio’s Down syndrome abortion law.” Today’s 111-page en banc ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit consists of what is a majority opinion in large measure, three concurring opinions, one opinion concurring in part and

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Hoban Law Group

APRIL 13, 2021

Following multiple failed attempts, the New York legislature has finally reached an agreement to legalize cannabis for adult-use. Following a three-way agreement between the New York Assembly, Senate, and the governor’s office, the new law will permit the cultivation, distribution and sale of cannabis in New York subject to state regulations. .

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APRIL 13, 2021

“How a Cheerleader’s Snapchat Profanity Could Shape the Limits of Students’ Free Speech”: Mark Walsh of Education Week has this report (subscription may be required for full access).

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