EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 27, 2021
Minn. Stat. § 609.341, subd. 7 states that "Mentally incapacitated" means that a person under the influence of alcohol, a narcotic, anesthetic, or any other substance, administered to that person without the person's agreement, lacks the judgment to give a.
JURIST
MARCH 29, 2021
Following the release of a report on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in government, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said Friday that they have filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in order to gather details about how national security and intelligence agencies are using AI in ways that may violate people’s civil rights.
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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.
CourtTechBulletin
MARCH 25, 2021
Microsoft announced an AI-powered live transcription service (AI we can use BTW) in Microsoft Teams, answering Zoom’s new feature. That got me thinking that they are not alone, as we share below. -- Read more ».
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Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base
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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EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 1, 2021
In Ramos v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court held that "if the Sixth Amendment’s right to a jury trial requires a unanimous verdict to support a conviction in federal court, it requires no less in state court." Before, this opinion, a.
JURIST
MARCH 21, 2021
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit on Friday brought by Oregon ranchers which would have prevented the Klamath Tribes from exercising their water rights when they interfere with Oregon ranchers’ irrigation. The district court originally dismissed the ranchers’ lawsuit for lack of standing under Article III of the US Constitution and ruled that the Klamath Tribes’ water rights, pursuant to a treaty made in 1864, s
Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 19, 2021
This Friday’s Fast Track tip for your paralegal career is: Make your office space a happy space ! Whether you’re working from home or back in the office – have at least one thing in your office that brings you joy. A plant. A picture in a nice frame. Artwork. A vase or a sculpture. Paralegals: What is the ONE thing you have in your office space (or WFH space) that brightens up your day?
Paralegal.edu
MARCH 2, 2021
Want to enhance your resume? Many employers expect their paralegals to be notaries and trust they know what they are doing! Do you know the various roles and responsibilities of a Notary Public? This seminar, which is open to students, alumni, and the general public, covers everything you need to become and serve with confidence as a Notary Public for the state of Texas.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Diane Drain
MARCH 1, 2021
A powerful story from one man who refused to be bullied to one of the devious debt collectors: Millions Are Hounded for Debt They Don’t Owe. One Victim Fought Back, With a Vengeance. Article by Zeke Faux, Bloomberg Business week. Andrew Therrien wanted payback. He got it—and uncovered a conspiracy. “It begins when someone scoops up troves of personal information that are available cheaply online—old loan applications, long-expired obligations, data from hacked accounts—and reformats it to
HowAppealing
MARCH 23, 2021
“Judge Silberman Laments Reality’s Liberal Bias”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at “Dorf on Law.
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 18, 2021
Reptile strategy has taken the plaintiffs' bar by storm. The Reptile theory asserts that you can prevail at trial by speaking to, and scaring, the primitive part of jurors' brains, the part of the brain they share with reptiles. The.
JURIST
MARCH 3, 2021
The Cuban government has passed a long-awaited animal welfare law after decades of ignoring citizens’ demands for animal rights legislation. The Animal Welfare Bill requires state agencies and animal welfare organizations to uphold duties concerning animal physical and mental health while prohibiting all forms of animal abuse, which carries fines up to 7,000 pesos.
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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
Paralegal Bootcamp
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?
Paralegal.edu
MARCH 29, 2021
Achieving success in your chosen career depends not only on possessing the requisite knowledge and skills to be proficient on the job, but also on being adept at navigating the often tumultuous terrain of employment, relationship building, and career advancement. During this 4-hour interactive seminar and presentation, you will learn valuable strategies to help find and promote success in the career you have today, or in the next opportunity that presents itself tomorrow.
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.
ABA Journal
MARCH 9, 2021
Even if you are on mute, talking during a Zoom meeting is rude because it shows you are not listening.
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Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
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).
JURIST
MARCH 19, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled Wednesday that Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) cannot force plaintiffs to arbitrate their disability discrimination claims. The plaintiffs include motorized-wheelchair users from the Pittsburgh area and the Pittsburghers for Public Trust, which is a non-profit organization that aims to make “transportation … available and accessible to all, including people with limited mobility.” The plaintiffs alleged that Uber discriminated
Patently O
MARCH 17, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. The vast majority of US non-provisional patent applications (utility) claim some form of priority relationship back to a previously filed patent document. The chart below shows the percentage of applications that assert these various forms of priority claims. Note that continuation applications have continued to rise while provisional applications show a plateau.
HowAppealing
MARCH 3, 2021
“The Roberts Court and DIGs”: Bryan Gividen has this post at The Juris Lab.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
MyCase
MARCH 24, 2021
Three decades ago, the internet was not well-traversed and very few people even knew it existed. Fast forward to 2021 and it’s an entirely different story. We live in a digital world now, and the internet is central to many aspects of our personal and business lives. These days we communicate, interact, purchase goods and services, and get work done online.
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…
EvidenceProf Blog
MARCH 2, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, Indiana Rule of Evidence 804(b)(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement that the declarant, while believing the declarant's death to be imminent, made about its cause or circumstances. Under this.
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
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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