EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 13, 2021
Today, Judge Sylvester Cox granted the motion of Keith Davis Jr. for a new trial (Download Motion for new trial). Amelia McDonell-Parry covered Keith's case on the Undisclosed podcast. Keith's case is far too complicated to cover in a single.
JURIST
MAY 8, 2021
A two-judge division bench of the Supreme Court of India on Thursday denied relief in a petition by the Election Commission of India seeking to restrict media coverage of open courts. The petition was made by the Election Commission on account of the oral remarks of the High Court of Madras that had compared the Election Commission’s mismanagement of COVID-19 protocol during the recent spate of state elections with the crime of murder.
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Paralegal Bootcamp
MAY 13, 2021
7 C’s of Paralegal Communication Skills. Communication skills are important if you want to have a successful paralegal career. A paralegal’s day is filled with drafting motions, writing summaries, discussing the project status with an attorney, corresponding by email, telephone calls to clients and vendors, taking notes, or writing memos – the list is endless.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2021
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EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 9, 2021
The qualified immunity doctrine insulates governmental agents from liability for unconstitutional acts as long “as their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.” The primary purpose of the doctrine.
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Patently O
MAY 11, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. On May 11, 2021, the USPTO issued US Patent Number 11,000,000. Eleven million. Don’t forget that the office has issued another 1,000,000 design+plant patents and an additional 10,000 patents from 1791 to 1836 before the current numbering system was established. I was a junior in college at Princeton when Patent No. 5,500,000 issued to John Feagin covering a zip-tie method for suturing.
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2021
The latest updates on how law firms are adjusting to the new normal.
The Crime Report
MAY 11, 2021
Crime-prevention policies that focus on young persons’ quality of life could effectively lower crime rates more effectively than the incapacitation and deterrence of current youth offenders, according to a report published in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology. “It’s time we shifted focus from stopping bad guys to helping kids be good guys,” said William Spelman of the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and an author of the report.
JURIST
MAY 13, 2021
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law on Tuesday that would remove individuals from a list of voters who automatically receive mail-in ballots if they fail to vote in the primary and general elections for two consecutive election cycles. Arizona voters can opt-in to automatically receive mail-in ballots for every election. The list of the voters who automatically receive mail-in ballots was previously referred to as the Permanent Early Voting List, and this bill changed the name to
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Hoban Law Group
MAY 10, 2021
Remember this date: February 12th, 2020. This was the day New Leaf Data Services, LLC filed a federal complaint in the District of Connecticut against PanXchange, Inc. 1 for trademark infringement regarding each other’s use of the words “Hemp Benchmarks” in connection with hemp commodity data services. While New Leaf Data Services’ complaint makes several claims for relief, for the purpose of this examination we’ll focus on the federal trademark infringement claim.
Above The Law
MAY 12, 2021
The unluckiest courtroom in America strikes again.
LawSites
MAY 10, 2021
Last August, Arizona became the first state to eliminate the ban on non-lawyer ownership of law firms. In ordering that change, as well as a package of additional reforms, the Arizona Supreme Court acted on the recommendations of a task force that had called for fundamental changes in the regulation of legal services, all with the goal of enhancing access to justice.
JURIST
MAY 14, 2021
British legislators introduced a bill on Wednesday to recognize animals as sentient beings, setting the stage for new reforms under the government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare. Some of the proposals include prohibitions on the live shipment of animals and bans against shark fins, ivory, and the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 14, 2021
Today, it was announced that "[t]he city of Columbus, Ohio, has agreed to pay a record $10 million settlement to the family Andre Hill, a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer.
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2021
The Entitlement Was Strong: Justice Scalia threw a fit when his kids didn’t get into their choice of school. Preet Knows What’s Up: At least. we hope he’s right about this. Back To The Office Made Easy: At Baker McKenzie. Lockstep Compensation : Now at Holland & Knight.
LawSites
MAY 13, 2021
Ninety-two percent of law firms worldwide say they were completely or somewhat prepared for full-scale remote work at the pandemic’s onset, a survey released this morning finds. Even so, most firms plan to increase their budgets for technology and process software and adopt more cloud-based technologies, the survey reports. Published for the fourth consecutive year by Aderant , a global provider of business management software for law firms, the Business of Law and Legal Technology Survey
JURIST
MAY 11, 2021
The French Senate on Monday voted to amend a government-sponsored bill proposed by President Emmanuel Macron to fight climate change and preserve biodiversity. The climate bill seeks to change the constitution to state that France “guarantees environmental protection and biological diversity, and combats climate change.” That key phrase originated as a result of a recommendation from a convention of 150 randomly-selected citizens last year.
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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?
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 11, 2021
Assume that a defendant is convicted of the first degree murder based upon fatally shooting a deputy sheriff. Would it be prosecutorial misconduct for the prosecutor during the sentencing phase of trial to use of life-sized mannequin of the deputy.
Above The Law
MAY 11, 2021
Learn when it's time to just do it: make a decision and act on it.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
MAY 11, 2021
The stats on law firm intake are pretty damning. 64% of voicemails left for law firms by leads are never returned. Only 1 in 3 phone calls for law firms are picked up live. It takes an average of 8 emails to schedule an appointment with a law firm. Those aren’t the sort of numbers you want to see in an economy driven by consumer convenience. And, while lawyers often worry about revenue (it’s the #1 concern for law firm managers), they often view revenue through the lens of work in progress, and
JURIST
MAY 10, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives backed a bill Friday that would prohibit election officials from sending unsolicited mail-in ballot applications to voters. During the November 2020 general election, mail-in voting was very popular because of COVID-19. However, following the election, many states have considered imposing or have passed stricter restrictions, including Florida , Georgia and Iowa.
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EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 10, 2021
An emotional outburst by a witness can be grounds for a judge granting a mistrial. So, where there such grounds in Smith v. State, 2021 WL 1572359 (Fla. 2021)? In Smith, On June 21, 2013, [Donald James] Smith met eight-year-old.
Above The Law
MAY 13, 2021
You see, man, this is why we need recusal rules.
The Fashion Law
MAY 11, 2021
Your favorite social media influencer could be connecting you to illicit and potentially dangerous products. You read that correctly. A growing number of influencers are using their social media accounts to promote counterfeits online, with these self-proclaimed “dupe influencers” generating millions of views, likes, and shares by way of content that facilitates – sometimes proudly – the advertisement and sale of counterfeit goods on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
JURIST
MAY 14, 2021
The High Court of Karnataka in India observed Thursday that not providing a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine would amount to a violation of the right to life enshrined under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar has issued the order in a writ petition seeking judicial intervention on COVID-19 related matters.
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