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6 Ways to Expand Your Paralegal Education

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Don’t Settle for the Tip of the Iceberg. Anyone who has spent any time on social media has seen memes depicting an iceberg. The top part of the iceberg illustrates what people see, while the portion below the waterline depicts what people don’t see. That portion is not only much deeper than the portion above the surface, it is often much wider as well.

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Manhattan Judge Tosses Strawberry Pop-Tarts Lawsuit

LegalReader

In his ruling, the judge observed that most consumers probably do not purchase frosting-covered strawberry Pop-Tarts because they genuinely believe they are a prime source of strawberry-based nutrition.

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US House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana

JURIST

The US House of Representatives Friday passed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana by removing it from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. HR 3617 passed with a 220-204 vote. The bill would replace statutory references to marijuana with cannabis. In addition to decriminalization, the bill establishes a trust fund to support programs and services for individuals and businesses in communities impacted by the war on drugs.

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Russian Oligarch’s $90M Yacht Seized by DOJ Order

The Crime Report

‘Tango’ yacht owned by Viktor Vekselberg. Photo via Superyacht. A 255-foot luxury yacht owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg was seized by Spanish authorities under a request from the Justice Department in the first seizure connected with Ukraine war sanctions. The $90 million yacht, named The Tango, was expropriated under the DOJ’s “Operation Klepto,” aimed at Russian individuals closely associated with the Kremlin.

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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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Alex Jones Hiding Assets? No, That Can’t Be Right.

Above The Law

Plaintiffs allege that the podcaster is moving money in preparation for coming Sandy Hook default judgments. The post Alex Jones Hiding Assets? No, That Can’t Be Right. appeared first on Above the Law.

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UN study calls for urgent action on climate change

JURIST

A new study published on Tuesday by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the urgent need for carbon emission reduction to strengthen greener economies and to have an impact on climate change efforts. Lower-carbon economies are not a new initiative, but Tuesday’s report adds depth to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) role in supporting clean energy.

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CA Police Data Shows ‘Tough-on-Crime’ Counties Experience Higher Crime

The Crime Report

California has been in the spotlight in recent weeks for its battle handling crime spikes, and most recently their Sacramento battle recovering from a devastating mass shooting. W ith that, a debate regarding policing strategy rages on — and new police data shows California counties with tough-on-crime policies actually have a greater crime increase compared to counties with progressive policies, Davis Vanguard reports.

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Maybe Twitter Should Allow Hate Speech. Then We’d See What Cops Really Think About Us.

Above The Law

You know, if you wanted to hurt minorities, becoming a cop just makes sense. The post Maybe Twitter Should Allow Hate Speech. Then We’d See What Cops Really Think About Us. appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Art Critic’s Role in Fair Use

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by Dennis Crouch. Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith (Supreme Court 2022). Although Warhol is dead, his art, legacy, copyrights, and potential copy-wrongs live on. In the 1980s, Warhol created a set of silkscreens of the musician Prince. Prince did not personally model for the prints. Rather, Warhol worked from a set of studio photographs by Lynn Goldsmith.

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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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Belarus dispatch: the invasion of Ukraine has worsened Belarusians’ views of Russia and Russians

JURIST

Belarusian law students enrolled at European Humanities University are filing reports with JURIST on current circumstances in Belarus under the constitutionally-disputed presidency of Alexander Lukashenka. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding the name of the correspondent filing this report. The text has only been lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.

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‘Outrageous Outcomes’: Plea Bargaining and the Justice System

The Crime Report

Photo by Karen Neoh via Flickr. A common misconception, perpetuated by popular television shows and movies, as well as the Sixth Amendment, is that everyone gets their day in court. However, according to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers , less than 3 percent of criminal cases have gone to trial in the last five decades. The remaining 97 percent have been decided by plea bargain: an arrangement made between a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, and the defendant under which

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Ed Sheeran Gets It: As He Wins His Copyright Lawsuit, He Decries ‘Culture’ Of Bogus Copyright Suits

Above The Law

Copyright is broken. The post Ed Sheeran Gets It: As He Wins His Copyright Lawsuit, He Decries ‘Culture’ Of Bogus Copyright Suits appeared first on Above the Law.

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Criminal proceedings reach “favorable termination” when they end without conviction

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Share A plaintiff bringing a damages claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for constitutional violations arising in the criminal-justice process “need only show that his prosecution ended without a conviction” and not “with some affirmative indication of innocence,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for a six-justice majority in Thompson v. Clark. Justice Samuel Alito dissented, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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UN experts urge Saudi Arabia not to extradite two Uyghur detainees to China

JURIST

Two UN human rights experts, Fernand de Varennes and Ahmed Shaheed, Friday urged Saudi Arabia to abide by their non-refoulement obligations under international law and refrain from extraditing two Chinese nationals belonging to the Uyghur minority. The two individuals in detention in Saudi Arabia are Nuermaimaiti Ruze and Waili Aimidoula. Fearing arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment, they fled from China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region to Turkey in 2016.

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The Prison Credential Dilemma

The Crime Report

Terrance Simon, courtesy Louisiana Parole Project. Since Terrance Simon got out of the Louisiana State Penitentiary last year, he’s mentally prepared himself for the fact that his record might mean he doesn’t get the job when talking to prospective employers. “I go into a job interview with the mindset that they’re going to know, and they’re going to tell me no because of it,” he said.

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Quick Ways To Refresh And Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Above The Law

Having a strong personal brand on LinkedIn is synonymous with a catchy billboard that lights up on the highway as hundreds of thousands of commuters pass by on any given day. The post Quick Ways To Refresh And Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile appeared first on Above the Law.

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This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 26, 2022 to April 1, 2022

Broadcast Law Blog

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The US House of Representatives, in a bipartisan vote, passed the MORE Act, a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level ( HR 3614 ). For this action to be effective, the Senate would need to also vote on this bill to take the drug off Schedule I, which currently makes its possession

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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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Human rights advocates accuse Ethiopia of ethnic cleansing in Tigray region

JURIST

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Wednesday accused armed forces in Ethiopia of participating in the ethnic cleansing of the Tigrayan minority. The Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia has been dealing with ethnic cleansing fears since the Ethiopian military conflict began in November 2020. The conflict has led to millions of refugees, including thousands to neighboring Sudan.

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The Unfinished Business of Felony Murder

The Crime Report

In 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court abolished key aspects of its “felony murder rule,” the common law doctrine that made everyone involved in a felony that resulted in death guilty of first-degree murder—guilty even if they personally inflicted no violence and never intended to hurt anyone. The penalty for first degree felony murder is life in prison, without possibility of parole.

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Older Lawyers Can Be Bolder Than Others In How They Practice Law

Above The Law

Sometimes older attorneys bring a great deal of swagger to their legal practice, and this can be a valuable resource for them. The post Older Lawyers Can Be Bolder Than Others In How They Practice Law appeared first on Above the Law.

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If You Sustained Any of These Injuries in a Truck Accident, You Need a Lawyer

LegalReader

A disability might not only make it impossible for you to continue working in your current field, but it could also inhibit you from engaging in things you once enjoyed such as sports.

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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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California legislature passes bill empowering private citizens to sue over gun violence

JURIST

The California Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday passed a bill that will empower private citizens to sue those who traffic illegal weapons into the state. The bill has been passed in response to the deadly mass shooting which occurred Sunday just blocks from the state Capitol building. Senate Bill (SB) 1327 was authored by Senator Robert Hertzberg and sponsored by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Higher Homicide and Suicide Risk Found in Homes with Handguns

The Crime Report

Stanford University researchers and their colleagues report that non-gun owners in California living with a handgun owner are more than twice as likely to die by homicide compared to anyone living in a gun-free home, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. This report comes after a California study released new data on violent crime ; and as the Golden State still reels from the pain of the weekend’s deadly mass shooting in Sacramento.

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Amy Coney Barrett’s Brazen Gaslighting — See Also

Above The Law

Amy Coney Barrett's Disingenuous Comments Get Some Serious Side Eye: But she's not talking to the lawyers who know better. . Biglaw Wedding! At the White House. These Allegations Are Disturbing: And Oklahoma is seeking the death penalty. Yes, KBJ Will Be Confirmed: But that won't stop the GOP from fighting. Did This Biglaw Firm Act In Bad Faith? These plaintiffs attorneys sure think so.

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The Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Copyright Infringement Action Involving Warhol, Prince, and Goldsmith

The IP Law Blog

The Supreme Court granted a petition for writ of certiorari filed by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts that arises from a copyright infringement action filed by photographer Lynn Goldsmith, who took the photos of Prince that were subsequently the subject of Warhol’s allegedly infringing works. In short, Warhol painted multiple works of art utilizing Goldsmith’s photographs as source material.

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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.