JURIST

OCTOBER 9, 2021

The United Human Rights Council recognized a “ safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment” as a fundamental human right on Friday. . The resolution first proposed in the 1990s will implement the right to a healthy environment and introduce a Special Rapporteur to establish these changes. The text proposed by countries including the Maldives and Morocco passed with the only abstentions being Russia, India, China, and Japan.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Worried about what you may not know about keeping up with calendaring? Try out these recommendations for avoiding costly mistakes and missed deadlines.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

American prisons are profoundly inhospitable for incarcerated women — but prison education programs can help women on the inside resist the inhumanity of incarceration, say Kathy Boudin and Judith Clark, two formerly incarcerated women advocating for reform. Boudin and Clark shared their experiences in prison — an environment they said most Americans are shielded from — during a webinar hosted this week by The Graduate Center at the City University of New York (CUNY).

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

As technology evolves, the threat of cyber attacks also rises. When a law firm faces cyber attacks, it can lead to fines, penalties, malpractice lawsuits, investigations, and negative publicity.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A district clerk in Brazoria County, Texas, divided up potential jurors by region and race to assemble jury venires, an “idiosyncratic system” that could potentially…

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Supreme Court added two new cases Monday involving Native Americans to its docket this term. The first case is Denezpi v. United States , which asks the Court to consider an issue regarding the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment. In 2017 Merle Denezpi, a member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to an assault charge before the Court of Indian Offenses, for which he was sentenced to 140 days incarceration.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We asked paralegals across the country, and here's their tips for new paralegals. Things they wish someone told them early in their career.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

California plans to write off an estimated $534 million in fines and fees that have accrued to justice-involved individuals in the state. A landmark bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week will eliminate 17 fees charged to individuals involved in the state’s criminal justice system, lifting an estimated $534 million in debt?ranging from overdue court fees to unpaid traffic fines.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The training offered by law librarians was critical for me in learning how to be more efficient with my time and find the best information possible for clients.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2021

An app that connected traffic-ticket defendants with lawyers was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 4-3…

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Whether you’re just now jumping on the digital signature wagon or you’re looking to consolidate your subscriptions, Adobe Sign may be the answer. Adobe Sign is included with all Adobe Acrobat Pro DC subscriptions, saving you money and reducing the number of products you need to get the job done. Learn more tips like this in Affinity Consulting Group ’s “ Adobe Acrobat for Legal Professionals.”.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Austrian environmental group AllRise announced that it filed an official complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday accusing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro of “crimes against humanity” for his role in the destruction of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. The group also launched its “ The Planet Vs Bolsanaro ” campaign across social media following the filing of the ICC complaint.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Tips for successfully turning your traditional office position into a mobile paralegal position so that you can work remotely.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In recent years, drug addiction has been described as a public health crisis, but that perspective has mostly been missing in American courtrooms. Prosecutors’ focus on punishment has been both “ineffective” and “counterproductive,” a webinar sponsored by the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution (IIP) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York was told this week.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Share The justices on Wednesday were skeptical of efforts by a Guantanamo Bay detainee to obtain testimony and documents about his treatment under the U.S. government’s torture program at CIA “black sites” in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. The government has contended that the information is protected by the “state secrets” privilege, a doctrine that allows the government to withhold information in litigation when disclosing it would compromise national security, and by the time the lawyer rep

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

by Dennis Crouch. In Australia, the term “ugg boots” refers to a general style of sheepskin shoe with the fleece turned in for warmth. It is a generic term, and not a trademark – in Australia. And, there are dozens of companies that make and sell ugg boots in that country, including Australian Leather Pty. Ltd. The original name “ugh” came from 1970s surfer Shane Stedman who has been quoted as saying “We called them Ughs because they were ugly.” UGG i

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 13, 2021

As much as we like to believe that if we do everything well, our clients will always love us, it’s just not true. Here are 10 steps to soothe an angry client. You know the scenario. It’s the end of the day. The phone rings and you pick it up, knowing you really shouldn’t. You should just let it go to voicemail, pack up your laptop, and go home. “What the bleep is this?

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JURIST

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Chile became the first country in the world to protect neuro-rights after the Chamber of Deputies approved Wednesday an amendment to the Chilean Constitution. The bill is expected to be signed into law by their president soon. The amendment to the Chilean Constitution aims at defining mental identity for the first time in history as a non-manipulable right to protect it against technological advancements in neurosciences and artificial intelligence.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 11, 2021

One of the essential job responsibilities for a personal injury paralegal is to put together high-quality demand packages to help promote the pre-litigation settlement of personal injury claims. Other Records to Consider in the Personal Injury Demand Package.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In February 2017, when Keia Blount was preparing to be released after serving a five-year prison term at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, she had no idea where to go. “Family was not an option to go back to,” she says. “There was nowhere for me to go except for a shelter.”. At the last minute, she found Benevolence Farm in Graham, North Carolina, a transitional residential and employment program on an organic farm.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A Massachusetts lawyer is suing Amazon for $150,000 because its delivery drivers allegedly blocked his car, causing “loss of freedom of mobility, anxiety, humiliation.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 14, 2021

No, RBG Wasn't Infallible: Which everyone who has been paying attention already knew. Wild Story Gets Even Wilder: That's. really saying something. Lawyers And Technology: Not really a winning combination. Milbank's Opening Back Up: With higher expectations for newer associates.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Virtual law firm status has worked out so well for some firms, they’re making the switch permanent. Should you? Amid the coronavirus pandemic, office workers everywhere have shown that to be productive, all you need is a laptop, a reliable internet connection and a desk. This begs the question: Do people really need to be inside an office all day?

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JURIST

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Amazon filed an appeal at the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal on Friday challenging an $865M fine imposed by Luxembourg National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD). The penalty was handed down for violations of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The retail giant was first brought under scrutiny by La Quadrature du Net , a French Privacy Advocacy group in 2018.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Summarizing medical records can be a major part of a paralegal’s job, yet it is one that gets little attention in the curriculum of many paralegal certificate programs. As one who has had to learn it the hard way, I’d like to offer my top 10 tips for summarizing medical records. Know Your Purpose.

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