Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 15, 2021

At first, preparing an ediscovery project budget can seem intimidating and overwhelming. This is especially true if you’re sitting there staring at a blank piece of paper, trying to figure out where to start. Eventually, as you grow into your role as an ediscovery project manager , you will realize that the ediscovery project budget can be your tool to: measure efficiencies. consider alternative technologies that could save you time and money. establish metrics to use on future ediscovery budget

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 15, 2021

Share Four congressional Democrats introduced legislation Thursday to expand the number of seats on the Supreme Court from nine to 13, but party leaders in both the House and Senate immediately threw cold water on the plan. Expanding the size of the court – once a fringe idea – has become a rallying cry for many liberal Democrats who remain angry about how Republicans handled Supreme Court nominations in 2016 and 2020.

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LegalReader

APRIL 14, 2021

Paternity fraud happens when a man is incorrectly identified — or accused — as the biological father of a child.

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JURIST

APRIL 14, 2021

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments on Monday to impose a “solidarity or wealth tax” on the rich who made money during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to reduce inequality. “We must make sure funds go where they are needed most. Latest reports indicate that there has been a $5 trillion surge in the wealth of the world’s richest in the past year,” Guterres stated at a UN meeting on development financing.

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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.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Federal Rule of Evidence 803(1) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it. So, how much time can pass after an.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 15, 2021

Share On Feb. 24, 2020, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia , a case in which the petitioners and several amici are asking the Court to either (1) overrule Employment Division v. Smith , a 1990 decision holding that the free exercise clause does not provide a right to religious exemptions from general laws, or (2) sharply limit the impact of Smith by interpreting it as guaranteeing a “most favored nation” status for religious exemption claims.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

The Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, Germany, ruled Thursday that Berlin’s Rent Cap Act is unconstitutional as it has undermined Germany’s Basic Law. The Act came into force last year, and its provisions are now deemed void as of April 2021. The rent cap was enacted in February 2020 as an attempt by the local government to stifle rent hikes and gentrification.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

As the Innocence Project has reported, In 2006, Sedley Alley was executed by the state of Tennessee after the courts refused to conduct DNA testing that could have helped uncover the truth.

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MyCase

APRIL 13, 2021

Technology has shaped consumer expectations in recent years, particularly as smartphones continue to evolve and digital tools become a more integral part of our daily lives. People manage and execute many of their day-to-day activities online – whether on their phones or on a laptop or other device. With markedly increased remote interaction during the pandemic, legal services consumers will expect similar connection to and engagement with law firms in 2021 and beyond.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

Finance

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 16, 2021

Share On Tuesday, April 20, at 12 p.m. EDT, the Harvard Law School chapter of the Federalist Society will host a debate, entitled “Breaking the Court or Saving Democracy? A Debate on Court Packing,” between two scholars on the merits of proposals to add seats to the Supreme Court. Professor Michael Klarman of Harvard Law will advocate in favor of court packing, and Dan McLaughlin of the National Review will advocate against.

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JURIST

APRIL 12, 2021

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a petition by Guantanamo detainee Nashwan al-Tamir to dismiss the charges against him and disqualify the judge presiding over his case over conflicts of interest. Al-Tamir was apprehended in 2006 in Turkey, taken to a CIA black site and tortured for six months, and then held at Guantanamo for seven years without charges.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 14, 2021

Federal Rule of Evidence 803(18) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement contained in a treatise, periodical, or pamphlet if: (A) the statement is called to the attention of an expert witness on cross-examination or relied.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most revolutionary technologies ever to enter the business world. From finances to entertainment, AI is reshaping how many industries go about their work. But what about practicing law? While legal professionals have been slower to embrace this technology, AI for lawyers is a growing field. Legal firms spent approximately $12 billion on AI in 2017, and experts expect that figure to reach $85 billion by 2027.

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Patently O

APRIL 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: Avery Welker is a 1L at Mizzou and likely a future patent attorney. He is starting a new series linking law school canonical cases with intellectual property counterparts. You can email ideas for future posts to avery@patentlyo.com. – Dennis Crouch. By Avery Welker. Grilling weather is coming up soon! You may be in the market for a new grill to set up in your backyard.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

One Fair Wage (OFW) filed suit Thursday against Darden, the parent company of the Olive Garden and Longhorn restaurant chains, over its low wages. OFW says that the $2.13/hour tipped wages Darden pays its employees leads to harassment and discrimination in the workplace. OFW says the company could prevent employment discrimination given there is no business necessity justification for paying such low wages.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Federal Rule of Evidence 901(b)(4) allows for the authentication of evidence based upon The appearance, contents, substance, internal patterns, or other distinctive characteristics of the item, taken together with all the circumstances. Nowadays, you often see courts allowing parties to.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 16, 2021

Share Are Alaska Native corporations — special corporations that Congress created in 1971 when it resolved Native claims in Alaska — “Indian tribe[s]” under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act? On Monday, the Supreme Court will hear argument on that question in Yellen v. Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. Immediately at stake in the answer is billions of dollars in federal CARES Act funding.

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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Patently O

APRIL 14, 2021

The (revised) chart above shows the percentage of issued utility patents whose claims include at least one reference to the term non-transitory. The chart does not reflect any kind of innovation transformation. Rather, in a February 2010 memo , PTO Dir. Kappos announced that claims directed toward information stored in computer readable memory would be rejected as ineligible under Section 101.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld Ohio’s HB 214 law that prohibits doctors from performing an abortion with the knowledge that a women’s reason for terminating the pregnancy is a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. The court ruled 9-7 Tuesday in favor of Ohio, with Judge Alice Batchelder writing for the majority along with many concurring and dissenting opinions regarding eugenics, court precedent and the legal test for abortion cases.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 11, 2021

Jeffrey Bellin (William & Mary) and Diana Bibb (William & Mary) have posted "The Modest Impact of the Modern Confrontation Clause" (Tennessee Law Review, forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause grants criminal defendants the.

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LegalReader

APRIL 14, 2021

While syncing a smart phone to an infotainment system may sound appealing on the surface, we must ask ourselves what we — as a society — are willing to sacrifice for the conveniences of technology. .

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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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Patently O

APRIL 10, 2021

If you are in-house patent attorney/agent prosecuting cases for your employer-client, do you still need to file a power of attorney? I’m finding that a good percentage of cases have a registered patent professional listed as the correspondence address within the Application Data Sheet, and that individual is being allowed by the USPTO to prosecute the case no behalf of its client.

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JURIST

APRIL 12, 2021

The EU announced Monday that it had sanctioned Iranian militia commanders, police chiefs, and three prisons due to their violent response to November 2019 demonstrations. A series of nationwide protests in Iran over high fuel prices led to calls for the overthrow of the government. During these protests, Iranian forces allegedly used “widespread and disproportionate” force, which led to more than 1,500 deaths in less than two weeks.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 14, 2021

Share Forget Ali vs. Frazier, Celtics vs. Lakers, or Evert vs. Navratilova. It’s time for Marshall vs. Warren. After three rounds of the first-ever SCOTUS bracketology tournament, only two justices remain. Both held the title of chief justice. Both reshaped American law and society. Both are legal titans who defeated a string of worthy contenders to reach the championship.

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LegalReader

APRIL 13, 2021

Taking a customer-centric approach to client communication, engagement, and management through technology adoption can help firms deliver value and improve satisfaction, while also building their business.

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Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

Finance

Patently O

APRIL 12, 2021

by Dennis Crouch. The chart below shows a measure of patent grant rate for a group of 30,000 recently completed patent prosecution cases. I reported earlier on the grant-rate differential based upon entity size classification: Large>Small>Micro. For this chart, I also added-in a second variable of whether the patent application filings were submitted by a registered US patent attorney or agent.

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JURIST

APRIL 10, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Our Myanmar law students are answering JURIST reader questions about the on-the-ground situation and their own concerns amidst the chaos and carnage of the Myanmar military coup. Contact them by DM or reply on Twitter @bernardhibbitts. Today’s question is: “What gives you hope and courage to keep going during this very uncertain time?

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Hoban Law Group

APRIL 13, 2021

Some things in life are simply no-brainers, not only because the justification for doing them is so immediately obvious, but further, because the justification for not doing them is so obviously absent. The filing of “protective” claims for refund as a hedge against the draconian provisions that govern the federal taxation of cannabis, and particularly for marijuana, is one of those things properly placed at the top of the no-brainer list.

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