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US Senators introduce bill to save USPS 46B

JURIST

A bipartisan group of United States senators introduced a bill Wednesday which would allow the United States Postal Service to save 45.9 billion dollars over ten years. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the Postal Service Reform Act to the Senate along with 18 colleagues from both sides of the aisle. Senator Peters noted that Americans rely on the USPS for paychecks, medications, among other essential items, and promised the bill “will ensure [the postal service

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District of New Jersey Finds "Friend With Benefits" Had Standing to Challenge Search of His Friend's Place

EvidenceProf Blog

The Fourth Amendment states that The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by.

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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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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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‘Witnesses are Often Wrong’: The Case Against Eyewitness ID

The Crime Report

According to the Innocence Project , mistaken identifications are the leading factor in wrongful convictions, accounting for almost 70 percent of the wrongful convictions overturned by post-conviction DNA evidence. Thomas D. Albright, director of the Vision Center Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, listed some of the many variables affecting eyewitness testimony in a 2017 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , entitled “ Why Eyewitnesses Fa

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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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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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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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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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Judges, Juries Should be Told Cost of ‘Over-Punishing’: Paper

The Crime Report

Informing juries and judges about the cost of incarcerating a defendant would help reduce mass incarceration and recidivism, and curb “over-punishing,” according to a Texas law professor. In a forthcoming article for the Criminal Justice Law Review , Michael Conklin of Angelo State University calls it a “common sense” approach to justice system reform that could also win support from both liberals and conservatives.

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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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Australia court rules government has duty to protect youth from climate change

JURIST

The Federal Court of Australia ruled Thursday that the Minister for Environment, Sussan Ley, and the wider government, has a duty of care to protect Australia’s youth from the climate crisis. The landmark decision comes after eight Australian teenagers filed a claim with the Federal Court, seeking an injunction to “restrain an apprehended breach of the duty,” that they believed the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment owes them and other Australian children.

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Court rejects non-citizen’s challenge to criminal re-entry charge

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled against a non-U.S. citizen who was contesting his indictment for criminal re-entry into the country. The case, United States v. Palomar-Santiago , involved Refugio Palomar-Santiago, a Mexican citizen who became a lawful permanent resident – that is, a green card holder – in 1990. Eight years later, an immigration judge found that his California conviction for driving under the influence was an aggravated felony under the federal immigration law

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Alabama Prisons Still ‘Deadly’, Years After Warnings

The Crime Report

The U.S. Department of Justice in an amended complaint says the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and its leadership continue to fail to protect incarcerated men from physical and sexual violence and death, despite years of warnings from the federal government. Last week, the Justice Department filed an amended complaint , in a December 2020 lawsuit against the state of Alabama and ADOC, which alleged violations of inmates’ constitutional rights to protection from prisoner-on-prisoner

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Survey Reveals The New Face of Law Firm Marketing: Zoom Meetings and Digital Content

LawSites

COVID was not kind to law firm marketing and business development, with two-thirds of firms reporting that business development was more difficult in 2020, and the overwhelming majority of firms pivoting their marketing strategies, turning from live conferences and face-to-face meetings to social media, email alerts and Zoom. These are among the findings of the 2021 InterAction Marketing & Business Development Survey published this week by LexisNexis InterAction. “Even law firms that g

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Alabama enacts law banning vaccine passports

JURIST

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill on Monday that blocks state institutions and businesses from requiring people to show proof of vaccination in order to receive goods or services. SB 267 says that state government entities and their agents “may not issue vaccine or immunization passports … or any other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the immunization status of an individual.” Under the new law, businesses may not deny customers based on immunizati

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Unanimous court revives Guam’s Superfund claim against U.S. Navy

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Guam in its dispute with the federal government over the cleanup costs of toxic waste on the island. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion for a unanimous court just four weeks after oral argument in the case. The case, Guam v. United States , involves the Territory of Guam’s efforts to require the U.S.

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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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Bridging the ‘Digital Moat’ Between Prison and the Outside

The Crime Report

The first challenge faced by individuals leaving prison is often the hardest: Navigating the fast-moving changes in technology that occurred while they were inside. Training in digital literacy should be a critical element in prison rehabilitation, education and counselling, but its potential is undercut by the “profiteering” of tech companies?making it more difficult for returning citizens to successfully reintegrate civilian society and increasing the likelihood of recidivism, according to two

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Recordation Requirements and a Certificate of Unenforceability

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. There are two interesting patent provisions being debated in the Senate as amendments to bipartisan Endless Frontier Act S.1260. Although it is difficult to tell exactly what will happen, the EFA Bill as a whole is likely to pass through the Senate. Both amendments were proposed in a bipartisan manner by Sens Tillis (R) and Leahy (D) and so also carry some weight.

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Ethiopia soldiers convicted of rape, killing civilian in Tigray region

JURIST

In a statement released Friday by the office of the Attorney General, the Ethiopian government confirmed that three of its soldiers have been convicted and sentenced for rape and one for killing a civilian in connection with the conflict in the Tigray region. The statement outlines the steps taken and progress made by the Ethiopian investigative agencies concerning the now six-month crisis in the northern region of the country.

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A Digital-Only Gucci Bag Sold for $4,115 on Roblox, as Brands Continue to Look to Gaming to Reach Gen-Z

The Fashion Law

A bee-embroidered Gucci Dionysus bag is making headlines after it recently commanded a resale price of 350,000 Robux – or roughly $4,115, which is more than the $3,400 retail value assigned to the bag by the Kering-owned fashion brand. The real takeaway is not the rising price tag, alone, though; it is the fact that the marked-up handbag does not come in physical form.

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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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Cannabis Sellers Struggle to Keep Money Safe as Banks Leave them Behind  

The Crime Report

Marijuana sales are spiking, but producers, retailers and manufacturers have no where to put their income, reports Reuters. Marijuana is illegal on a federal level, so banks won’t service the industry, but that leaves the people working in it with large sums of cash lying around, at risk of being stolen. Legal U.S. cannabis sales are expected to jump more than 20 percent this year.

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Law School Canons: Ford – The New Personal Jurisdiction Quick Reference Guide

Patently O

Editor’s Note: Avery Welker is a rising 2L at Mizzou and likely a future patent attorney. He authors a series linking law school canonical cases with intellectual property counterparts. You can email ideas for future posts to avery@patentlyo.com. – Dennis Crouch. By Avery Welker. This past Spring semester, I had Civil Procedure II on my schedule. As taught this year, Civil Procedure II took us through personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, and finished off with the Erie doctrine.

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Uganda court to hear first human rights case concerning climate change

JURIST

The High Court of Uganda at Mbale will hear a case on Wednesday brought by citizens against the federal government, alleging the government failed to uphold its human rights obligations to protect threatened communities from the effects of climate change. Forty-eight survivors of a deadly landslide assert that the Ugandan government violated their “rights to life, property, and the right to a clean and healthy environment,” in its failure to act on the known landslide risk.

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‘Ghost Kitchens’ Are The New Trademark Infringements You Didn’t Even Realize Were Out There

Above The Law

Have you heard of “ghost kitchens”? I certainly hadn’t until recently. But it turns out that the double-whammy of expanding availability of online food delivery orders and the pandemic forcing people to use it has given birth to a new class of restaurant trading on marks and designs that give the eerie impression that the […].

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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.