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Mobile Notary (Signing Agent) Work As A Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

As a Paralegal, there are an exciting number of opportunities available to make extra income, or even start your very own business as a mobile notary! I came from a background of 20 years in the medical field only to decide I wanted a change. I went back to school, became a Certified Paralegal, and started my own freelance business. Having learned a lot along the way, I have had some unexpected success that I would like to share!

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House passes bill to give more rights to family members of federal homicide victims

JURIST

The Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act , a bipartisan bill that gives families of homicide victims in federal cases more rights, passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday with a vote of 406-20 and is now headed to the Senate for consideration. Under the bill, immediate family members of a homicide victim in a federal case are given the right to request a review of the case file if the murder was committed over three years ago, investigative leads have been exhausted, and a likely perpe

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April Fool’s Day and the FCC’s Hoax Rule – Be Careful Out There

Broadcast Law Blog

As life slowly returns to something approaching normal after the last two years, radio stations may be inclined to go big on some April Fool’s Day stunt. But remember that not everyone may be in on the joke and a prank that may seem funny to some could trigger concerns with others. As we do every year about this time, we need to play our role as attorneys and ruin the fun by repeating our reminder that broadcasters need to be careful with any on-air pranks, jokes or other on-air bits prepared

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It’s Time to Listen to Women in Policing

The Crime Report

Research has proven that better outcomes are achieved when there is diversity of voices, backgrounds, experiences, and contributions at the table. The people most affected by policy or lawmakers’ decisions should be at the heart of the decision-making process. Nowhere is this more true than in police-community relationships. Silo-ing people into groups or pitting them against one another simply does not work.

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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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Overlap of Enablement and Eligibility

Patently O

New pending petition for certiorari in Interactive Wearables, LLC v. Polar Electro Oy , 21-1281 (Supreme Court 2022) on patent eligibility grounds. Question presented: The patents-in-suit are directed to an electronics hardware device comprising a content player/remote-control combination having numerous concretely-recited components that undisputedly qualifies as a “machine” or “manufacture” under the statutory language of 35 U.S.C. § 101.

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Alex Jones Calls For Fauci’s Execution, While Refusing To Sit For Deposition During Deadly Pandemic

Above The Law

CHUTZPAH, as the, um, globalists might say. The post Alex Jones Calls For Fauci’s Execution, While Refusing To Sit For Deposition During Deadly Pandemic appeared first on Above the Law.

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NYC Experiment ‘Shifts Power’ from Law Enforcement to Community

The Crime Report

In an experiment aimed at reducing chronic criminal behavior, the district attorney responsible for one of the country’s most violent neighborhoods has agreed to forego prosecutions for some non-violent offenses and place offenders under the responsibility of community organizations. The experiment involves a “shift in power” aimed at giving individuals more responsibility for turning their lives around instead of experiencing a fruitless cycle of incarceration, release and re-arrest, according

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Guest post: Brazil will have first climate litigation trials in the Supreme Court

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

By Isabela Soares Bicalho, Gabriel Mantelli, Maria Antonia Tigre and Carmem Añon Brasolin. On March 30, 2022, the Brazilian Supreme Court, the most important judicial body in the country, will hear seven cases, and all of them are environmental cases. This is an atypical situation in the Brazilian context: having a full day focused on environmental cases has never been done before, and emphasizes the deliberate effort of the Supreme Court to ensure an environmental agenda within the country.

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Biden administration announces measures to make federal ID more inclusive

JURIST

The Biden administration Thursday announced several measures to make federal forms of identification more inclusive of transgender and nonbinary Americans. In a release posted to the White House website, the administration said that the Department of State would allow Americans to enter their gender as “X” on US passport applications starting on April 11.

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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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Can ESG Handle Adding an H?

Intelligize Blog

The concept of corporate sustainability has evolved over time beyond just environmental concerns such as carbon emissions and pollution. It now incorporates social and governance issues ­– the “S” and “G” to go with the “E” of what is commonly known as ESG. But if there’s room for three pillars of sustainability, why not a […]. The post Can ESG Handle Adding an H?

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Some Lawyers Are Unacceptably Bad With Technology

Above The Law

Some lawyers are not well versed in even the most routine technologies. The post Some Lawyers Are Unacceptably Bad With Technology appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justices mull purpose of Hague Convention in international dispute over child custody

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Tuesday the justices considered what obligations, if any, U.S. courts have to consider measures that might reduce the risk of harm if a child who has been abducted is returned to the country where she lives. The oral argument in Golan v. Saada was the latest case asking the justices to interpret the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, an international agreement adopted in 1980 to deal with international child abductions during domestic disputes.

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Mauritius dispatch: UK Chagos citizenship scheme raises concerns for former and current islanders

JURIST

With the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict dominating news headlines across the world, a more subtle development involving another violation of international law appears to have garnered little attention – the United Kingdom’s ongoing illegal occupation of the Chagos Archipelago, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean about 1300 miles from Mauritius.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Navigating Unemployment - Managing Stress | iHire

iHire

Being unemployed can be a devastating blow to the ego, a strain on relationships, and a huge cause of stress. It's important to remain positive throughout your job search in order to succeed.

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Navy To Name Ship After Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Above The Law

Full speed ahead, Your Honor! The post Navy To Name Ship After Ruth Bader Ginsburg appeared first on Above the Law.

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Police Fatal Shootings of Civilians Persist at ‘Alarming Rate’

The Crime Report

Police officers in America continue to kill civilians “at an alarming rate” — and according to the latest data that has analyzed deadly force trends in recent years spearheaded by Mapping Police Violence , a non-profit research group, the projected rate of deaths by the end of the year could average as high as three per day, the Guardian reports. The data, according to experts who spoke to the Guardian , suggests that in the nearly two years since George Floyd ’s murder and the legal trials ag

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US Supreme Court limits federal jurisdiction over worker arbitration

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Thursday narrowed the role of federal courts in enforcing certain provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In an 8-1 decision authored by Justice Elena Kagan, the court held in Badgerow v. Walters that federal courts do not have jurisdiction to confirm or vacate certain arbitral awards, even where the claim would normally fall within federal jurisdiction.

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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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Property Management Checklist Masterclass with Angel Homes and Lettings

The Process Street

The Angel Group encompasses several companies that revolve around property buying, property renovation, and property letting. . Joanne Dron, Director and Owner of The Angel Group, talks to us about how Process Street has revolutionized the way they manage new properties, and shares a few tips on how to revamp your other processes and even onboard employees 24x faster.

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‘Woke Curriculum’ Based On Actual Supreme Court Cases Terrifies Conservatives

Above The Law

Georgetown Law incorporating race into legal discussions prompting conservative freak-out. The post ‘Woke Curriculum’ Based On Actual Supreme Court Cases Terrifies Conservatives appeared first on Above the Law.

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Top Five Benefits of a Virtual Law Practice 

LawTechnologyToday

Running a law practice looks much different than it did five years ago. Nearly everything that happens during your day—meeting clients, scheduling appointments, and drafting and storing documents—can be accomplished more efficiently using virtual tools and platforms. . The ABA reports that 60 percent of lawyers use cloud applications. The seismic shift toward a virtual workplace has presented a new question: does a law practice need a physical location?

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DOJ charges China agent for attempting to pressure dissidents to return to China

JURIST

The US Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it had charged a Chinese national with conspiring to act in the US as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China. Sun Hoi Ying, also known as Sun Haiying, spent at least five years—from February 2017 through February 2022 — acting in the US as an agent of the PRC government. According to the press release, Ying failed to notify the US Attorney General, which was required by law.

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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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When ‘Loof Lirpa’ goes awry, enter the lawyers

ABA Journal

On April 1, 2004, the Glastonbury Citizen , a weekly newspaper, reported that John Sakon, a real estate developer, was planning to build a 250,000-square-foot Walmart…

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Ted Cruz Figured He Was Just The Man To Defend Texas’s Dumb Election LOLsuit At The Supreme Court

Above The Law

Who could possibly resist his charms, right? The post Ted Cruz Figured He Was Just The Man To Defend Texas’s Dumb Election LOLsuit At The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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Pete Recommends Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, March 26, 2022

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Singapore court rejects appeal against execution of man with intellectual disability

JURIST

The Singapore Court of Appeal Tuesday rejected an appeal against the execution of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a Malaysian national who was convicted of illegally importing 42.72 grams of diamorphine in 2009. Nagaenthran’s death penalty arises out of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), which provides for the mandatory death penalty in cases involving over 15 grams of diamorphine.

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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.