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MARCH 11, 2021

Numbers You Should Be Tracking. If you are a paralegal working in a law firm with an annual billable hour requirement, there are a few numbers that you should be tracking every month. They are the numbers that management tracks. I know, it’s stressful enough to meet those paralegal billable hour targets, PLUS meeting all of those work deadlines, NOW I’m asking you to add something else on top of your already-crammed day?

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Diane Drain

MARCH 8, 2021

With Protections Expiring, Millions are in Danger of Losing Their Home. by: Jann Swanson Mortgage News Daily, Mar 2 2021, 9:17AM (Reprint for education purposes only). What happens to homeowners and landlords when the federal, state, and local protections put in place during the pandemic go away? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is warning that the answer is hanging in the balance.

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A People's Choice

MARCH 6, 2021

If you are settling an estate through the probate process, most likely you will need a probate referee. The role of a probate referee is to appraise property in the estate. A probate referee is a professional, usually an attorney, a certified public accountant, or a person with several years of professional experience in property appraisal. [.]. To read the complete article, please click on the link What is a Probate Referee in California?

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JURIST

MARCH 12, 2021

A UN expert urged the Security Council Wednesday to take action on allegations of human rights violations in North Korea. Tomas Ojea-Quintana, the UN Special Rapporteur for North Korea, spoke at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, where he stated that such claims should be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for prosecution. “[A commission] concluded that crimes against humanity have been committed and continue to be committed in the DPR Korea,” Ojea-Quint

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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.

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EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

What is a drug recognition evaluation (DRE)? The DRE protocol, which is also known as the Drug Influence Evaluation, consists of twelve steps: (1) a breath alcohol test to rule out alcohol as the source of the driver's impairment; (2).

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 9, 2021

MEET & CONFER CHECKLIST FOR LITIGATION PARALEGALS. As a litigation paralegal, part of your case management duties may include getting the attorney ready for the Rule 26 Conference (the “Meet and Confer”). This ediscovery process checklist will help you get the attorney organized and ready for this important case deadline. 1. Preservation.

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MARCH 6, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students filing for JURIST in Myanmar reported Saturday that an arrest warrant has now been issued for U Tun Kyi, the outspoken Mandalay lawyer who publicly denounced the military coup as illegal in videos posted to the internet in early February, shortly after the army deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. U Tun Kyi is one of several pro-democracy lawyers sought by the authorities.

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EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

In my new article, "The Constitutional Right to an Implicit Bias Jury Instruction," I make the argument that a defendant should have the right to have the jury instructed not hold his race against him, just as a defendant has.

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MARCH 11, 2021

Legal technology writer Molly McDonough posted an article about the Utah Outreach Court ( [link] ). That court takes a courtroom to the litigants, in some instances to the homeless person's campsite, using a repurposed mobile command center vehicle and tents. Read more ».

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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.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 11, 2021

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has been talking about anonymous political donations and the Supreme Court for a long time. Now, Whitehouse is using his new position as the chair of a key Senate subcommittee to bring more attention to the issue. The senator on Wednesday held. The post Senate Judiciary holds hearing on “dark money” and Supreme Court appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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JURIST

MARCH 12, 2021

Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies voted Thursday to decriminalize marijuana. The measure was approved by a vote of 315 to 128, with 23 members abstaining. The law will allow any adult to smoke marijuana with certain restrictions. These restrictions include a cap on possession that would make it illegal to possess more than 28 grams of marijuana. The Chamber of Deputies is still debating the legal consequence for persons who possess more than 28 grams with the current proposal suggesting a $500

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EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 10, 2021

The rules of evidence prevent parties from presenting a variety of different types of evidence, such as hearsay, character evidence, and evidence of the victim's sexual history. But can a prosecutor tell jurors that he's bound by those rules, implying.

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Diane Drain

MARCH 9, 2021

You have a reverse mortgage: Know your rights and responsibilities. Publication from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “CFPB” Reverse mortgages can be a nightmare, leaving your spouse evicted from their home once the signing spouse dies. This in-depth guide teaches current reverse mortgage borrowers about their rights and responsibilities under a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan.

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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.

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My Paralegal Place

MARCH 11, 2021

Misusing a word can be embarrassing (looking at you, person who says “irregardless“) but misusing common legal terms when you work in the legal industry can actually harm your career. This is especially true if you are applying for a new job in the legal profession, whether it be an […]. The post Misused Common Legal Terms: Don’t Make These Mistakes appeared first on.

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JURIST

MARCH 9, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students reporting for JURIST in Myanmar said Tuesday that 15 law students from four different universities are still being held by Myanmar authorities in the wake of protests that have swept the country since the military displaced the civilian government effectively led by Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1. Six of the detained law students are from the University of Yangon, 5 are from Dagon University, 3 are from East Yangon University, and 1 is from Yadanabon Univers

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EvidenceProf Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

Today, I was teaching Federal Rule of Evidence 611 and was reminded of the difference between subsection (b) in the federal rules and its South Carolina counterpart. Federal Rule of Evidence 611(b) states that Cross-examination should not go beyond the.

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MARCH 8, 2021

Enco Systems, Inc. v. DaVincia, LLC (Fed. Cir. 2021) [ ENCO ]. Judge Stephen Limbaugh (E.D. Mo.) sided with the accused infringer DaVincia– holding that the claims of ENCO’s U.S. Patent No. 7,047,191 are invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101 as directed to an abstract idea. On appeal, the Federal Circuit has affirmed. U.S. Patent No. 7,047,191 claims a method of providing captioning in an audio-visual signal using speech-to-text processing.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 8, 2021

Securing a spot at a top law school could become more difficult this year, as more people with high scores on the Law School Admission…

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JURIST

MARCH 7, 2021

The US Senate on Thursday unanimously passed an Act to impose limitations on Confucius Institutes situated on college campuses. The Confucius Act, sponsored by Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, governs cultural organizations “directly or indirectly” funded by the Chinese government. Confucius Institutes hold cultural events, teach Chinese, and sponsor trips to China on college campuses.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 8, 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a major ruling in a dispute over free speech on the grounds of a public college. By a vote of 8-1 in Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, the justices agreed that a lawsuit by a Georgia student who alleges that his. The post Court revives lawsuit from student seeking nominal damages for free-speech violation at public college appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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MARCH 10, 2021

Neapco Drivelines v. American Axle & Manufacturing ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). This is a sister case to the one pending before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding eligibility of the claims of American Axle’s U.S. Patent No. 7,774,911. That case is at the petitions stage and is awaiting responsive briefing from Neapco. . In this case, American Axle challenged Neapco’s vented slip-joint coupling Patent No. 5,772,520 via Inter Partes Review.

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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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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 8, 2021

The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. This initiative launched in 2015 with a list of innovators and leaders in legal technology and with this year’s additions, that list now includes 132 talented and influential women leaders. Every Monday and Wednesday, we will be featuring a woman from our class of 2021.

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JURIST

MARCH 7, 2021

Germany’s cabinet on Wednesday launched the bill for the Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (or Supply Chain Act) aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights, health and the environment in German companies’ global supply chains. The bill mandates German companies with at least 3,000 employees to comply with supply chain standards throughout the manufacturing process by analyzing human rights-related risks, taking measures to prevent and mitigate human rights

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ABA Journal

MARCH 10, 2021

Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision,…

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MARCH 9, 2021

Uniloc 2017 v. Facebook (Fed. Cir. 2021). The PTAB sided with Facebook in this inter partes review proceeding. Finding most of the claims in Uniloc’s US8995433 unpatentably obvious. On appeal, Uniloc raised two main issues: Procedure : Whether Facebook, as well as WhatsApp and LG, should have been estopped from bringing the IPR challenges under 35 USC § 315(e)(1).

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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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