May, 2021

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Judge Grants Keith Davis a New (Sixth) Trial

EvidenceProf Blog

Today, Judge Sylvester Cox granted the motion of Keith Davis Jr. for a new trial (Download Motion for new trial). Amelia McDonell-Parry covered Keith's case on the Undisclosed podcast. Keith's case is far too complicated to cover in a single.

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Sweden top court deems posing with dead bodies a war crime

JURIST

According to a press release on Monday, Sweden’s Supreme Court has established that posing with a dead body during armed conflict constitutes a war crime. This comes following an array of judgements contemplating whether the term protected persons under the Act on Criminal Responsibility for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes covers dead persons.

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The Krasner Effect: DAs Can Lead the Way Towards Ending Mass Supervision

The Crime Report

Few district attorneys in recent history have had a first term as consequential as Larry Krasner’s. With his victory in this month’s primary race in Philadelphia, he proved that reimagining criminal justice can be a political winner. Other aspiring district attorneys hoping to follow his example would be wise to notice how Krasner has focused not only on mass incarceration and its devastating impact for Black and Brown communities, but also on its less-discussed counterpart: mass supervision.

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From Nike to Disney, Feminine Brand Names are More Attractive to Consumers, Says Study

The Fashion Law

Consumers subconsciously prefer “feminine” brand names to masculine ones, a finding that stands to impact “virtually any company looking to sell a product” – or a service. In a newly-released study , researchers at the University of Calgary, University of Montana, HEC Paris, and University of Cincinnati state that “one of the most important and underestimated aspects of a brand is its name, [as] in most instances, the brand name represents a consumer’s first point of contact and can, therefore,

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

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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No-Code Legal Automation Startup Josef Raises $2.5M

LawSites

Josef , an Australia-based, no-code software platform that enables legal professionals to automate common tasks, has raised $2.5 million. The funding round was led by Australian venture firm Carthona Capital , with participation from U.S. investors, including The LegalTech Fund. Added to the startup’s $1 million seed round in 2019, this brings its total funding to $3.5 million.

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Scalia Was Exactly The Jerk You Thought He Was — See Also

Above The Law

The Entitlement Was Strong: Justice Scalia threw a fit when his kids didn’t get into their choice of school. Preet Knows What’s Up: At least. we hope he’s right about this. Back To The Office Made Easy: At Baker McKenzie. Lockstep Compensation : Now at Holland & Knight.

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Germany parliament passes law compensating gay and lesbian soldiers for past discrimination

JURIST

The German parliament Thursday voted in favor of the rehabilitation and compensation of soldiers who have faced discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation. Until the year 2000, German military policy held that gay soldiers posed a threat to discipline and were not eligible to be superior officers. For many years gay soldiers were denied promotions, discharged from service, and could even face criminal conviction because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Second Look, Second Chance: Reevaluating Lengthy Sentences

The Crime Report

Mass incarceration plagues the American justice system, with 15 percent of today’s national prison population serving sentences of 50 years or more. However, according to a report from The Sentencing Project, over half of the states have introduced “Second Look” legislation to reduce extreme sentencing and dramatically cut prison populations. “Ending mass incarceration in our lifetime will require reducing prison admissions and moderating prison terms for all crimes, including for violent crimes

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Back to the Office: What Law Firm Leaders Need to Know

MyCase

As the pandemic starts to recede, everyone is wondering what’s next. What will the office look like post-pandemic? Will legal employers continue to permit employees to work remotely? Will the nature of work change? Will more collaboration and communication amongst legal teams occur online? While there’s no way to predict the future, surveys seeking the input of legal professionals can help provide an indication of what to expect in the weeks and months to come when offices begin to f

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

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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LawNext: How Law Schools Should Teach Tech, With April Dawson

LawSites

There is broad agreement that if law schools are to adequately train students for careers in law, then technology is a critical part of the curriculum. Despite this, many law schools get a failing grade when it comes to teaching tech. So how, exactly, should law schools teach tech? And what topics should such teaching cover? April G. Dawson has given a lot of thought to those questions.A former computer programmer and litigator, she is now associate dean of technology and innovation and professo

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Court rejects non-citizen’s challenge to “unlawful re-entry” charge

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled against a non-U.S. citizen who was contesting his indictment for unlawful re-entry into the country. The case, United States v. Palomar-Santiago , involved Refugio Palomar-Santiago, a Mexican citizen who obtained lawful permanent residency in the United States in 1990. Eight years later, he was deported on the basis of a California conviction for driving under the influence.

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US Patent Number 11,000,000

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. On May 11, 2021, the USPTO issued US Patent Number 11,000,000. Eleven million. Don’t forget that the office has issued another 1,000,000 design+plant patents and an additional 10,000 patents from 1791 to 1836 before the current numbering system was established. I was a junior in college at Princeton when Patent No. 5,500,000 issued to John Feagin covering a zip-tie method for suturing.

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South Carolina lawmakers pass bill to allow execution by firing squad

JURIST

The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would enable convicted individuals to elect for execution by firing squad, rather than electrocution or lethal injection. The bill passed by a vote of 66-43 and requires that, if an individual waives his right to choose, execution will be administered by electrocution. A similar bill passed the South Carolina Senate in March by a 32-11 vote.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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When Forensic Evidence Convicts the Innocent

The Crime Report

Errors and unreliable science can undermine “every step” of the process of collecting forensic evidence, and it should be kept out of the courtroom until research confirms its validity. That was the consensus of experts gathered for a recent webinar organized by the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice.

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Intake Action Plan: Yes, Your Client Intake Process Needs to be a System

MyCase

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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From “Recycled” to “Green,” Consumers are Being Influenced by Marketers’ Sustainability Buzzwords

The Fashion Law

Sustainability, alone, does not determine consumer purchasing behavior, but “it is of growing importance,” a new joint report revealed, finding that 94 percent of consumers say a more sustainable lifestyle is important to them and with 47 percent saying that they would pay more for “sustainable” products. According to a new study, Sustainability & Consumerism: U.S.

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Biden’s commission on court reform kicks off

SCOTUSBlog

Share President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court commission met publicly for the first time on Wednesday. Although the meeting consisted mostly of formalities, commissioners previewed some of the issues they will study in the next six months, including proposals to increase the number of justices, impose term limits, curtail the court’s jurisdiction, or mandate that only a supermajority of the court’s members can invalidate an act of Congress.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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Big Move: US Supports IP Waiver for COVID Vaccine

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. In the USA, COVID vaccines have been widely distributed and are now available at no cost almost on-demand for anyone seeking vaccination. Vaccines are not widely available in most other countries and global COVID cases are again at an all-time high. And, people around the world don’t really trust that Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J are going to be serving them anytime soon.

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Europe rights commissioner urges Greece to end pushback of asylum seekers

JURIST

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights urged the Greek state to end its pushback of asylum seekers at the border. Commissioner Dunja Mijatovic expressed her concerns following the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment indicating reception of “consistent and credible allegations” of pushbacks which appeared to follow a “standard practice.” Such conduct included persons dressed in uniform without iden

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Body-Worn Cameras and Police Violence: Is There a ‘Civilizing Effect’ ?

The Crime Report

Aug. 9 will mark the seventh anniversary of Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Mo., as well as the opening of a new phase in the national movement for police reform. Police body-worn cameras (BWCs) became an immediate and central feature in that effort, with a growing number of police agencies making them available to rank-and-file officers. Less than five months after Brown’s death, then-President Barack Obama pledged $75 million for the purchase of 50,000 BWCs.

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Pro Bono Net and Legal Aid Groups Partner To Launch Eviction Resource For N.Y. Tenants

LawSites

At a time when many are predicting a tsunami of eviction cases resulting from the pandemic, the organization Pro Bono Net , in collaboration with several legal aid organizations, has launched TenantHelpNY.org , an online resource designed to help tenants in New York understand their housing rights. The new site provides resources to help tenants understand their legal rights and connect with volunteer attorneys to obtain legal assistance.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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Tiffany & Co. is Parlaying its April Fool’s Joke into a Brick-and-Mortar Focused Marketing Venture

The Fashion Law

On the heels of Tiffany & Co. executive vice president of product and communications Alexandre Arnault revealing on Instagram that the April Fool’s joke that the famed jewelry company would adopt a new hue in place of its famous robin’s egg blue , the brand has revealed that it will swap in that same bold yellow color on select stores across the globe.

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New Leaf Data Services & the Supplemental Register Sneak Attack: A Preview of the Many Cannabis Intellectual Property Battles in the Years to Come

Hoban Law Group

Remember this date: February 12th, 2020. This was the day New Leaf Data Services, LLC filed a federal complaint in the District of Connecticut against PanXchange, Inc. 1 for trademark infringement regarding each other’s use of the words “Hemp Benchmarks” in connection with hemp commodity data services. While New Leaf Data Services’ complaint makes several claims for relief, for the purpose of this examination we’ll focus on the federal trademark infringement claim.

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Advantages Of Having A Virtual Assistant In Your Team

LawTechnologyToday

Virtual assistants are now used to help both large and small businesses grow. Delegating specific administrative tasks on a regular basis enables you to focus on the most important tasks and improve your company’s overall performance. What do you know about these professionals? Is a virtual assistant worth it? A virtual assistant is a self-employed person who works from home to provide clients with services.

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Ireland High Court rejects Facebook attempt to evade data regulatory probe

JURIST

The High Court of Ireland on Friday struck down Facebook’s attempt to avoid the Irish Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) regulatory process. The DPC initiated its inquiry into Facebook’s data set through the Irish Data Protection Act 2018 in mid-April. This data set includes personal information of more than 500 million Facebook users worldwide, and the DPC is concerned over potential EU GDPR breaches by Facebook Ireland.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.