JonathanTurley
JANUARY 22, 2021
We have previously discussed how American journalism has been destroyed by years of openly partisan coverage in an age of echo journalism. Not surprisingly, the public has lost faith in what was once the leading nation in terms of journalistic practices and ethics. A new survey by the global communications firm Edelman ( via Axios ) found only 46 percent of Americans trust traditional media.
JURIST
JANUARY 18, 2021
The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it had indicted 14 of the world’s highest-ranking members of the MS-13 gang, charging them with the following: conspiracy to provide and conceal material support to terrorists, conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, conspiracy to finance terrorism and narco-terrorism conspiracy in connection with the defendants’ leadership of the transnational criminal organization over the past two decades from El Sa
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EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 21, 2021
It is a well known fact that Stephen King did not like Stanley Kubrick's film version of his novel, The Shining.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 18, 2021
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by the city of Baltimore against companies that produce fossil fuels, seeking to hold them responsible for their role in global warming. The justices won’t weigh in on the merits of the city’s claims or the companies’ defenses; instead, the court will consider a jurisdictional issue arising from the companies’ efforts to transfer the case from a state court to federal court.
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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.
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 21, 2021
If you’re looking for a truly immersive gaming experience that will allow you to leave the real world behind, virtual reality (VR) will allow you to do just that. These gaming applications can help you experience places and events that go far beyond our real-world environment by allowing players to exist within a three-dimensional artificial world. The human brain can adapt quickly.
Paralegal Brief brings together the best content for paralegals and legal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders
LawInSport
JANUARY 21, 2021
Commercial Dispute Resolution in China: An Annual Review and Preview. Published by Wolters Kluwer, 2020, available here. An introduction to the Annual Review by Guo Cai is available here. Table of Contents. PART 1. OVERVIEW. PART 2. MAJOR UPDATES OF LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER POLICY DOCUMENTS IN THE SPORTS SECTOR. 2.1 Law of the People’s Republic of China on Physical Culture and Sports. 2.2 National Sport Policies at the State Council Level. 2.3 Effect and Influence of the State Council Sport
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 22, 2021
This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, the federal government’s state-secrets privilege to protect classified information from disclosure. In United States v. Zubaydah , respondent Zayn Husayn, also known as Abu Zubaydah, is a former associate of Osama bin Laden who was detained abroad after his capture in Pakistan and who is now being held at the U.S. government’s Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
The Process Street
JANUARY 20, 2021
Imagine you knew absolutely everything there was to know about the company you buy from. I’m talking about their goals, values … even the challenges they face. It would be pretty radical right? Or rather, the company in question would be radically transparent. Radical transparency is a phenomenon that’s gaining traction, and this post is here to tell you why.
JURIST
JANUARY 20, 2021
Five people in Saudi Arabia who committed crimes as minors are still awaiting execution, despite the kingdom’s April announcement that juvenile offenders would no longer face the death penalty, rights groups said Monday. In April, Saudia Arabia’s government-operated Human Rights Commission (HRC) announced that a royal decree from King Salman had eliminated the death penalty for people who had committed crimes while underage.
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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.
Patently O
JANUARY 21, 2021
I’ll mention here that the new Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is an litigator, and has handled a number of intellectual property cases. These were primarily entertainment related copyright and trademark cases, although he has worked on a few patent cases as well. Examples: Jukin Media, Inc. v. Viumbe, LLC et al. (2017). In this case, Emhoff represented the copyright holder Jukin Media.
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 20, 2021
Has Alexa infiltrated your company yet? There are 3.25 billion users of digital voice assistants in the world. It stands to reason that if you haven’t seen one of these devices on employees’ desks yet, you soon will. The industry is expected to grow to eight billion users by 2023. The prevalence of smart speakers. From the multitude of Alexa devices to Google Home to Apple HomePod to other smart home devices, there are ears everywhere.
The Process Street
JANUARY 22, 2021
There’s no better moment than the ‘lightbulb moment’ The one where you finally figure out a solution to a tricky problem, or just come up with an ahead of the curve plan, scheme, or proposal. The euphoria is intense enough to make you get out there and shout about it from the rooftops. Or, do a song and dance on the street, à la Dick van Dyke in Mary Poppins.
JURIST
JANUARY 21, 2021
A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday blocked implementation of most of a rule that would have dramatically increased the fees for immigration proceedings in which individuals face deportation. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is the agency that conducts immigration proceedings, and it charges fees for motions, applications and appeals.
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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.
LegalReader
JANUARY 19, 2021
Music is an important part of life. It may be an even more important and a far more valuable tool when it comes to the management of autism.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 19, 2021
A Georgia lawyer who was arrested Friday for alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol riot Jan.
A People's Choice
JANUARY 21, 2021
You never thought the dire divorce statistics in the US would ever include you, right? Even if it seems like a nightmare, don’t wait too long to get started on your divorce planning. Your soon-to-be-ex is likely already laying a plan to get the most they can from a settlement, and you don’t want [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link Everything You Need to Prepare for Divorce in California: The Pre-Divorce Checklist This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal
JURIST
JANUARY 22, 2021
The Constitutional Court of Moldova on Thursday struck down a law passed in December that sought to provide the Russian language with legal protections alongside the Moldovan state language. The Constitutional Court ruled that the law was unconstitutional, as the constitution of Moldova does not allow for any other languages aside from Moldovan to be recognized as a special language within the country.
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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.
LegalReader
JANUARY 21, 2021
Most people know of dating apps for their benefits in fostering human connections. However, if you are looking forward to finding your potential match on the platform, tread carefully to avoid the harsh mental effects brought by these platforms.
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 19, 2021
MyVirtual.Lawyer has been selected to receive the James I. Keane Memorial Award for Excellence in eLawyering. The award will be presented virtually at the Start-Up Pitch Competition during ABA TECHSHOW. MyVirtual.Lawyer is a law firm, brand model offering limited scope representation, flat fees/subscription-based products, and that exclusively uses cloud-based technology from start to finish of a case including, but not limited to communicating with and deliver services to their clients.
iHire
JANUARY 20, 2021
Overcome ageism in your job search and find your next great career opportunity with these tips for baby boomers.
JURIST
JANUARY 17, 2021
The Poland Ministry of Justice on Thursday announced the introduction of the “freedom of speech protection” bill to stop social media platforms from deleting content posted by Polish users or blocking the users if they do not break any Polish laws. The Minister of Justice, Zbigniew Ziobro said: Today, social networking sites themselves decide about deleting entries and even blocking user accounts.
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LegalReader
JANUARY 22, 2021
The best and easiest way to avoid fraudulent moving companies in India and hire reputable packers and movers is to know what moving scams are and also the qualities to look for in a moving company.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 20, 2021
Kannon Shanmugam argues for BP and other fossil fuel companies (Art Lien). In a speech at Harvard Law School in 2015, Justice Elena Kagan told the audience that “we’re all textualists now” – that is, that any effort to interpret a statute begins (and often ends) with the language of the statute. That principle may ultimately prove dispositive in BP v.
MyCase
JANUARY 20, 2021
Now that we’ve bid adieu to 2020, it’s time to start planning for the new year. The good news is that after a challenging year, things can only get better. That’s why there’s no better time than now to build a strong foundation for success in 2021. There will be many different keys to prosperity in the coming year, one of which is a strong marketing plan for your firm.
JURIST
JANUARY 18, 2021
On Monday, the Seoul High Court sentenced Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong to two and a half years in prison on charges of corruption and bribery. Mr. Lee is the son of former Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, who was himself the son of Samsung founder Lee Byung-chul. Samsung is Korea’s largest chaebol , which refers to family-owned industrial conglomerates widespread in Korea.
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