Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 11, 2022
Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. Technology becomes an ally for many of us who are confronted with these challenges.
JURIST
MARCH 8, 2022
OVD-Info, a Russian independent human rights group, reported Monday that around 5,000 anti-war protesters were arrested across 69 cities in Russia on Sunday. As of Tuesday, more than 5,292 people are detained by Russian authorities in 74 cities. OVD-Info is a Russian independent human rights media project. The group launched in 2011 in an effort to raise awareness of and fight political persecutions in Russia.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 11, 2022
On Tuesday, Adnan Syed and the State of Maryland filed a Joint Petition for Post Conviction DNA Testing. So, what does this mean? Prior DNA Testing On March 29, 2018, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland (Maryland's intermediate appellate.
Diane Drain
MARCH 7, 2022
CFPB Estimates $88 Billion in Medical Bills on Credit Reports Prepared Remarks of Director Rohit Chopra on New CFPB Medical Debt Report. By Rohit Chopra – MAR 01, 2022 (reprint). “Good morning. Today, the CFPB released a report on medical billing and collection practices in our country. Medical bills are the most common debt in collections reported on our credit reports.
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles
MARCH 8, 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to women leaders in legal technology about strategies for breaking bias, including increasing representation and striving towards greater equity.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
The Crime Report
MARCH 9, 2022
Lawsuits to settle allegations of misconduct by more than 7,600 officers from around the country have amounted to more than $3.2 billion over the past decade, reports the Washington Post. The alleged misconduct led to nearly 40,000 payouts to resolve lawsuits and claims of wrongdoing at 25 of the nation’s largest police and sheriff’s departments between 2010 and 2020.
Above The Law
MARCH 8, 2022
Authorities say her husband is a person of interest in the case. The post FBI Joins The Search For Missing Biglaw Associate appeared first on Above the Law.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 10, 2022
Social media opportunities are endless for lawyers. With the right strategy, you can build your brand authority while establishing relationships with potential clients and other legal professionals. Since implementing a successful social media strategy can take some trial and error, here are some basic social media tips for law firms. First, Why Is Social Media Important for Law Firms?
JURIST
MARCH 11, 2022
The Spanish Parliament voted Thursday overwhelmingly in favor of a proposal to create an independent commission to investigate alleged Catholic Church sexual abuses of minors. Spain’s ombudsperson is set to chair the commission. The final vote count consisted of 286 votes in favor, 51 votes against and two abstentions. Spain’s Catholic Church has been under investigation on multiple fronts since a report from El Pais newspaper revealed 1,237 cases of sexual abuse within the church.
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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.
The Crime Report
MARCH 7, 2022
As firearms in America have taken hold of young people around the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest data is showing that firearm deaths are increasing in the US. Researchers from the Westchester Medical Center , in Valhalla , NY found that between 2009 and 2018, Americans have lost 12.6 million years of life because of firearms alone, according to findings published in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.
Patently O
MARCH 11, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. Thaler v. Hirshfeld , App No. 21-02347 (Fed. Cir. 2022). Prof. Ryan Abbott continues to push Thaler’s case on a global basis. Thaler created an AI system that he calls DABUS. DABUS created two separate inventions — a “Neural Flame” and “Fractal Container.” Thaler filed for patent protection, but refused to name himself as the inventor — although he created DABUS, these particular inventions did not originate in his mind.
Above The Law
MARCH 11, 2022
Ooof. He's telling us how he really feels. The post Former AG Bill Barr Comes Out Swinging Against Rudy Giuliani’s Legal Antics In New Book appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 9, 2022
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers Wednesday urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into Amazon for obstruction of Congress. In a 24-page letter , members of the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law called upon US Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate allegations that Amazon officials deliberately misled the Judiciary Committee during an inquiry into the competitive practices of tech giants Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook.
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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.
The Crime Report
MARCH 9, 2022
In the last 18 months, states have adopted a more “enlightened” approach to integrating formerly incarcerated individuals in civil society, in areas ranging from the restoration of voting rights to eliminating discrimination in hiring, according to a report by the Collateral Consequences Resource Center (CCRC). “But there is still a long way to go before people with a record are treated fairly in getting a job and supporting a family, securing a place to live, and participating fully in ci
Patently O
MARCH 8, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. In 1982, the USPTO began charging a surcharge for patent applications that included >3 independent claims and >20 total claims. The original surcharge was $10 per extra claim. The surcharge slowly rose up to $18 per extra claim by 2004. Then, in December of that year Congress pushed the fee up to $50 per claim–almost treble damages.
Above The Law
MARCH 11, 2022
May the donation match cycle be as robust as the salary match cycle. The post More Law Firms Step Up To Match Donations For Ukraine appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 6, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Friday allowed e the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to implement a controversial policy to restore the northern spotted owl habitat by killing a limited number of barred owls from Oregon. Northern spotted owls have been listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) since 1990.
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The Crime Report
MARCH 9, 2022
Katherine Lucero is the director of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration, a new agency that will oversee the replacement of California’s youth prison system with community-based services and supports. Photo by Josie Lepe. Katherine Lucero — a daughter of farmworkers and a longtime juvenile court judge who calls for compassion and support rather than jail and foster care — is now leading the most populous state toward a once-unimaginable goal: a future without youth prisons.
Patently O
MARCH 7, 2022
by Dennis Crouch. The decision here is simple, the plaintiffs sued WM for a data breach, but failed to allege that any of WM’s actions were unreasonable. The court dismissed the case, holding that “the law does not impose strict liability for harms arising out of the storage of personal information.” In re Waste Management Data Breach Litigation , 21CV6147 (DLC), 2022 WL 561734, at *6 (S.D.N.Y.
Above The Law
MARCH 10, 2022
People have been excommunicated for this level of bad faith. The post The New Judge Jackson Dog Whistle Just Dropped And It’s So Bad appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 5, 2022
Law students and young lawyers in Ukraine are filing for JURIST on the latest developments in that country as it defends itself against Russian invasion. Here, Kyiv-based lawyer Oleh Kornat reports. . Ukrainian army is engaged in hard battles near Kyiv against Russian invaders. A town which is around 35 miles from Kyiv has been totally destroyed. The enemies go on proving there are neither legal no moral rules for them.
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The Crime Report
MARCH 7, 2022
Long one of America’s safest cities, Seattle recorded 612 shootings and shots-fired incidents in 2021, nearly double its average before the pandemic, and the city has experienced its two worst years for homicides since 1990 as gun violence now spreads outward from neighborhoods more commonly plagued by violence into the suburbs, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Broadcast Law Blog
MARCH 8, 2022
With the 2022 NCAA Collegiate Basketball Tournament about to begin, as faithful readers of this blog know, broadcasters, publishers and other businesses need to be wary about potential claims arising from their use of terms and logos associated with the tournament (see, for instance, our articles last year about this same time, here and here ). In addition, starting this year, there is another issue to consider, which I will discuss tomorrow.
Above The Law
MARCH 10, 2022
The enemy is dismissed -- with prejudice. The post Ukrainian Supreme Court Judge Earns Fierce Nickname After Leaving Bench For Battle Against Russia appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2022
The District Court of Stockholm convicted a woman Friday for failing to prevent her 12-year-old son from being used as a child soldier in the Syrian civil war. The child, recruited by ISIS, was killed in 2017. The court found that the boy’s parents “belonged to a sect-like Islamist environment that advocated armed struggle for Sharia and emigration to live in a fundamentalist society.” In 2013, the boy’s mother, a Swede, took her son to join the rest of their family in Sy
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