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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 9, 2021
Share A divided Supreme Court on Friday night granted a request by a California pastor to put COVID-related restrictions on in-home Bible study and prayer meetings on hold. The ruling, issued just before midnight, was the most recent in a series of challenges, dating back almost to the start of the pandemic, to restrictions on in-person gatherings. Chief Justice John Roberts indicated that he would have denied the request; Justice Elena Kagan filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined by Justi
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 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
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.
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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.
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
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.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 5, 2021
Professor Brian Larson (Texas A&M University School of Law) has posted "Endogenous and Dangerous" on SSRN. Here is the abstract: As far as we know, Aristotle was the first Westerner to formalize logic, about 2,500 years ago. But he recognized.
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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.
Diane Drain
APRIL 3, 2021
Bankruptcy Related Changes Under the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. February 9, 2021 By Andreozzi Bluestein LLP By: Daniel F. Brown, Esq. (provided here for educational purposes only). The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Appropriations Act”) was passed by Congress and became law on December 27 th , 2020, and addressed a number of specific bankruptcy issues which had not been addressed as a part of either t
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.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 4, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 408(a) states that Evidence of the following is not admissible — on behalf of any party — either to prove or disprove the validity or amount of a disputed claim or to impeach by a prior.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
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.
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.
JURIST
APRIL 6, 2021
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Monday allowing him to run for an additional two terms, meaning that Putin could retain control of the Russian presidency until 2036. Putin first served as President of the Russian Federation from 2000 until 2008, then stepped down to serve as Prime Minister from 2008 until 2012, at which time he regained the presidency.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 3, 2021
A liberal icon, a conservative icon, an early 19th-century pioneer, an early 20th-century luminary. One of those four contenders will be chosen by SCOTUSblog readers as the greatest Supreme Court justice. SCOTUS bracketology began with a field of 16 former justices from throughout history. After. The post A formidable Final Four: Marshall, Scalia, Warren and Brandeis vie for the title appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
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