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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

by Dennis Crouch I have been thinking about the potential rise in the use of means-plus-function (MPF) claims as a reaction to indefiniteness cases such as Williamson v. Citrix as well as pressure from other doctrines, including enablement, written description, and eligibility. But, my preliminary data show that the foretold rise has not yet come. As the chart above illustrates, MPF claims continue their descent into obscurity, with no sign from the preliminary data of rising from the grave an

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) expressed concerns during a Tuesday press briefing over Pakistan’s orders for undocumented foreigners to leave the country, saying that the directive has caused fear and panic within Afghan communities. The UNHCR representative in Pakistan, Philippa Candler, cited adverse consequences for Afghan nationals, including registered refugees and individuals with valid documents.

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The eviction process is a legal procedure that landlords may need to navigate to regain possession of their property. In Sacramento County, this process comes with its own set of rules and intricacies. In this extensive guide by LDA Pro Legal, we will unravel the Sacramento County eviction process, emphasizing key details, legal considerations, and the vital role of our services, including probate paralegal services and access to paralegals for hire.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

An Oregon county judge blocked Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (BM 114), Oregon’s gun control law, from taking effect on Tuesday. The court found that the ballot measure violated the state constitution , despite a previous federal court ruling finding that the measure complied with the US Constitution’s Second Amendment. The court found that two provisions of BM 114, the “permit-to-purchase scheme” and the high capacity magazine ban, were facially unconstitutional.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Non-lawyer Stephen Miller times another legal action for maximum publicity (and fundraising)! The post Stephen Miller COINCIDENTALLY Lodges Complaint Against Macy’s On The One Week A Year When People Google ‘Macy’s’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“It’s Not So Hard to Write an Opinion Following Bruen and Reversing in Rahimi ”: Will Baude has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “It’s Not So Hard to Write an Opinion Following Bruen and Reversing in Rahimi” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy (FvD) party in the Netherlands was assaulted during a campaign event on Monday, two days ahead of the national elections. The incident unfolded in a bar where the politician, Thierry Baudet, was campaigning. Baudet was struck in the back of the head and on his temple with a beer bottle. Video capturing the moment and subsequent arrest of a suspect outside the establishment have circulated widely on social media.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post. The post “Clarence Thomas has a beef with bellwether trials in mass tort cases” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Azerbaijan arrested the editor-in-chief Sevinj Vagifgizi and director Ulvi Hasanli of the privately-owned independent Abzas Media. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the release of the journalists and asked that Azerbaijan authorities “allow Abzas Media to continue its vital public interest reporting.” Azerbaijan police detained Hasanli on Monday and then searched his apartment and Abzas’s Baku office.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“‘Foreign cyberattack’ stole data from courts in ‘assault on the Kansas system of justice’”: Jason Alatidd of The Topeka Capital-Journal has this report. Daniel Desrochers of The Kansas City Star reports that “ Foreign cyberattack stole residents’ sensitive information from Kansas court system.” And Tim Carpenter of Kansas Reflector reports that “ Kansas court officials confirm details of ‘evil, criminal’ international cyberattack; Preliminary asse

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A Pakistani court declared on Tuesday that the jail trial of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of leaking state secrets is illegal, according to Khan’s lawyer Naeem Panjutha.”The proceedings and the trial conducted in jail premises in a manner that cannot be termed as an open trial stand vitiated,” Panjutha said, quoting the Islamabad High Court order.

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HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“Pa. High Court Rejects ‘Percentage of Revenue’ Venue Defense; The ruling is ‘one of if not the most impactful venue decisions in the last 20 years,’ said Robert Mongeluzzi, a partner at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, who represented the plaintiffs”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report on a case in which I serve as appellate counsel for the plaintiffs.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Russia placed Ukrainian singer Jamala on a wanted list Monday based on an undisclosed criminal charge. As reported by Mediazona, Susana Jamaladinova, known as Jamala, was added to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs wanted database in October and was arrested this month in absentia, meaning that Jamala was not physically present when the arrest warrant was issued.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The creator of a LEGO brick Second Holy Temple product is accusing another LEGO creator of copyright infringement for their interpretation of the same temple. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here. Read Eric’s article about this case here.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We need *your* help to find the absolute dumbest law of all. The post No Really — *This* Has To Be The Worst Law Of Them All appeared first on Above the Law.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Remember Shadow IT? Well say 'hello' to its pal, Shadow AI There were plenty of articles written about Shadow IT — defined by Cisco as “the use of IT-related hardware or software by a department or individual without the knowledge of the IT or security group within the organization,” Shadow IT included cloud services, software, and hardware.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A courtroom sketch artist can strike a delicate balance between publishing what happens in court and protecting the proceedings from the negative consequences of photographing or video recording. The post Everyone Should Be Grateful For Courtroom Sketch Artists appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

To represent it in its landmark plea hearing in federal court Tuesday, cryptocurrency giant Binance Holdings Ltd. chose a deputy general counsel who once prosecuted crypto crimes aggressively but who also has expressed faith in the technology.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Or made it -- depending on your thoughts on jiggly canned cranberry sauce. The post Yes, A Lawyer Ruined Thanksgiving Dinner appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Firms Are Acting Scroogey: Be more like Milbank and share the wealth ! Perfect Timing: This Stephen Miller suit feels like it has some SEO behind it. 'Tis The Season: A little help on what to buy that lawyer in your life never hurt. Which Law Is The Worst One?: Not rhetorical -- send in your submissions ! The More The Merrier: Make sure you RSVP for the Above the Law holiday party !

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce told the Ninth Circuit it supports Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC in their appeal of a court order refusing to send proposed class action claims against them to arbitration, saying the flawed ruling threatens arbitration benefits for businesses and customers alike.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Which law firm was bestowed with the honor of being named law firm of the year for 2023? The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Achieves Greatness, Takes Home Grand Prize Award For Law Firm Of The Year appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A data security firm has slapped JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and nine others with separate patent actions in Texas federal court, claiming they ripped off its pioneering inventions that follow the "Sheltered Harbor" industry standards for banks to protect critical information and recover from cyberattacks.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Biglaw firms are busy biding their time as they wait for someone else to make the first move on bonuses and raises -- and associates are tired of waiting. The post Desperately Seeking A Milbank Match: When Will The Waiting Game End? appeared first on Above the Law.

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