CourtTechBulletin
APRIL 7, 2021
Earlier this month I was reading the opening day story about my Chicago Cubs baseball club and stumbled on the news that they have installed new AI-enhanced person scanning devices (pictured). The big benefit of this new technology is that one does not have to remove keys, mobile phone, or have your bag separately scanned. Great, right? Details below.
My Paralegal Place
APRIL 7, 2021
If you have graduated college and are ready to start your career but are unable to find work as a paralegal, do not worry. There are many jobs that you can do with your degree while you are waiting for the perfect paralegal position. These jobs will not only allow […]. The post 10 Things You Can do With a Paralegal Degree appeared first on.
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Diane Drain
APRIL 3, 2021
CFPB Compliance Bulletin Warns Mortgage Servicers: Unprepared is Unacceptable. Servicers Should Gear Up for Expected Surge in Homeowners Needing Assistance. (April 1, 2021 – reprint from CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today warned mortgage servicers to take all necessary steps now to prevent a wave of avoidable foreclosures this fall.
Paralegal Bootcamp
APRIL 7, 2021
The skills that you’ve acquired throughout your paralegal career have opened the door to unlimited employment opportunities if you are looking for a paralegal career path that does not have the title “paralegal” that utilize your paralegal skills and experience. Here are 15 Alternative Careers for Paralegals: Legal Staffing Recruiter.
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With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.
JURIST
APRIL 9, 2021
The French Parliament met on Thursday to debate a new bill that protects the right to die with dignity. The bill was proposed by centrist MP Olivier Farloni, who serves as deputy for the parliamentary splinter group Libertes et Territoires, a party made up of center-leftist and center-rightist politicians. The bill in question is set to include the right to active assistance in dying to be included in the public health code and specifies that it shall be carried out in the form of assisted suici
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Diane Drain
APRIL 4, 2021
In prison? If You Are Going to File Bankruptcy, You Must Follow the Rules – No Exception. In re Harrell , BAP No. EC-20-1091-BTL (9th Cir BAP, 3-20-21) Harrell is incarcerated at Folsom State Prison in California. He filed a “skeletal” chapter 7 bankruptcy case on March 2, 2020. Later that day, the clerk issued a Notice of Incomplete Filing (“Notice”), instructing Harrell to file by March 9 a Statement of SSN (Form 121) and Verification and Master Address List, an
Patently O
APRIL 5, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. The following chart provides one look at USPTO historic patent grant rate for patent applications filed over the past 20 years. The chart groups together patent applications as of their filing-month and then simply reports the percentage patented, abandoned, and still-pending. The red-line in the chat excludes the still pending applications and thus reports the grant rate of disposed-of applications.
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2021
Arkansas legislators voted on Tuesday to pass a bill that will ban transgender minors from receiving gender-confirming treatments within the state, overcoming the governor’s veto. The Arkansas bill is the first such law to pass in the US. House Bill 1570 , otherwise known as the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, prevents Arkansas physicians from providing puberty blockers and also prohibits them from referring minor patients to other providers.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 5, 2021
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Google over Oracle in a major copyright battle, ruling that Google’s copying of a portion of the Java SE computer program is protected as “fair use.” The ruling in Google v. Oracle was 6-2, with Justice Stephen Breyer. The post Google wins copyright clash with Oracle over computer code appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies
Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!
The Process Street
APRIL 9, 2021
I’m writing a post about Airbnb, from an Airbnb. Ironic yes, but not unlikely. In 2019, Airbnb hosted 272 million bookings globally. And, in 2020, despite a global pandemic restricting travel, Airbnb suffered relatively minimal losses of only 22%. 2020 was also the year Airbnb decided to go IPO, despite the global pandemic, a significant drop in revenue, and global travel restrictions.
Patently O
APRIL 5, 2021
Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. (Supreme Court 2021). In a 6-2 decision authored by Justice Breyer, the Supreme Court has held that Google’s copying of the JAVA API naming convention was a fair use as a matter of law. The court did not decide the question of whether the API was copyrightable in the first place. In his dissent, Justice Thomas (joined by Justice Alito) argues that the majority opinion “disregards half the relevant statutory text and distorts its fair-use analysis.
JURIST
APRIL 7, 2021
XTO Energy, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil, sued Energy Transfer LLC on Monday in a Texas state court for breach of contract involving disputed fines related to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The lawsuit claims that Energy Transfer pipeline operators charged XTO unnecessary fines and revoked production volume credits when a series of events outside of XTO’s control forced them to divert oil meant for the pipeline in August.
LegalReader
APRIL 8, 2021
If your business is in dire straits, take hard steps to turn things around, but think positive. These short-term remedies might lead to long-term, sustainable solutions.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 8, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, Utah Rule of Evidence 412(a) provides that The following evidence is not admissible in a criminal proceeding involving alleged sexual misconduct: (a)(1) evidence offered to prove that a victim engaged in other sexual behavior; or.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
APRIL 6, 2021
Mixed-use work and personal email accounts can quickly become ultra-confusing. And yet, ma n y lawyers still utilize the setup, ostensibly (and, ironically) for ease-of-use/simplicity. Modern law firms need to specialize in efficiency, more than any specific practice area. To that end, your email should be mission-critical to your business. That messages in your inbox should be from your clients, from referral sources and colleagues, maybe from organizations you belong to (those should be pushed
JURIST
APRIL 5, 2021
The Supreme Court of Virginia Thursday ruled that the city of Charlottesville can remove two Confederate statues, including one of General Robert E. Lee for protesting the removal of which a deadly white supremacist rally took place in 2017. The court overturned a Charlottesville Circuit Court decision in favor of a group of residents who sued to block the city from taking down statues of General Lee and General Thomas Jackson.
Patently O
APRIL 8, 2021
The chart above is an update on yesterday’s data that also includes patent applicant entity size status (Large, Small, Micro). Large entities substantially outperform their counterparts in terms of allowance rates.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 7, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 804(b)(1) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for Testimony that: (A) was given as a witness at a trial, hearing, or lawful deposition, whether given during the current proceeding or a different one; and.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 6, 2021
Share Monday’s decision in Google v. Oracle reminds us that occasionally the Supreme Court can take a big case and actually decide it! So many of the intellectual-property cases that reach the justices reflect minor circuit conflicts of largely technical interest or end up with a decision so narrow as to contribute little to the development of the law.
JURIST
APRIL 4, 2021
The European Union on Thursday released a statement accusing the Russian Federation of conducting a “conscription campaign” in Crimea, a move it said was yet “another violation of international humanitarian law.” In the strongly-worded statement, the EU spokesperson claimed that “the Russian Federation has launched yet another conscription campaign in the illegally-annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to draft residents of the peninsula i
Patently O
APRIL 7, 2021
by Dennis Crouch. Here is a different look at the USPTO grant rate that looks at two numbers for each quarterly period: how many patents issued, and how many applications were abandoned. These can be added together as a total number of applications disposed-of during the period. The percentage reported in the chart below is the percent of patents out of that total disposal.
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Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 6, 2021
In Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado, the Supreme Court held that where a juror makes a clear statement that indicates he or she relied on racial stereotypes or animus to convict a criminal defendant, the Sixth Amendment requires that the no-impeachment rule.
LegalReader
APRIL 9, 2021
Uber takes back control, Apple eyes cars, and Instacart introduces credit cards. LegalRideshare breaks it down.
JURIST
APRIL 9, 2021
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced Friday that it would file Objections and Unfair Labor Practice Charges (ULPs) against Amazon with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the wake of the RWDSU’s unsuccessful union election this year at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, fulfillment center. The RWDSU is alleging that Amazon illegally interfered with the right of its Bessemer employees to vote in a free and fair election in violation of the National Labor Relations
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2021
“Activists to Breyer: Give us your seat.” That’s the title of today’s installment of Politico Playbook.
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