Paralegal.edu
JANUARY 6, 2021
When you apply for a job online your resume will often be scanned by an internet robot, also known as an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) before it ever lands in the hands of a hiring manager. An ATS is an electronic filtering software that scans resume content for specific keywords to determine if the document should be passed forward for human review.
LegalReader
JANUARY 5, 2021
Domestic violence may take different forms like shouting and yelling, making kids feel intimidated, controlling children all the time, threats of murder, causing severe injuries, and threats concerning weapons. Violence on kids means the play of control and power of adults over children.
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EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 2, 2021
They say* the only thing rarer than steak tartare is a prosecutor being disciplined for failing to disclose material exculpatory evidence pursuant to Brady v. Maryland. But the case of Glenn Kurtzrock is an exception. A petition, filed by the.
CourtTechBulletin
JANUARY 4, 2021
image provided by LG.COM We just learned of the new transparent OLED (flat panel) displays that are being introduced by the LG corporation at the 2021 ConsumerElectronics Show. While this article projects that these displays would be used at restaurants or subway stations , I think they would be the perfect court clerk/registrar "window" We explain… Read more ».
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Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2021
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh signed an ordinance Monday to create a board independent of the Boston Police Department (BPD) to investigate police misconduct allegations. The ordinance was signed by Walsh in a ceremony conducted virtually. It establishes the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT), which will “investigate complaints of police misconduct, ensure that the Boston Police Department’s internal affairs review process is fair and thorough, and review Boston Poli
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 4, 2021
Despite predictions made in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, lawsuits alleging that COVID-19 caused physical or economic harm were limited in 2020.
Diane Drain
JANUARY 2, 2021
Find The Right Bankruptcy Lawyer For You. Reprint from a great California bankruptcy attorney – Cathy Moran. Picking the right bankruptcy lawyer is a lot like picking the right head coach for a sports team. It doesn’t assure success, but without the right professional, success is a whole lot harder to come by. Bankruptcy is a specialized area of law that can be far more complex than appears on the surface.
JURIST
JANUARY 8, 2021
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has approved legislation designed to “prevent and combat” hate crimes against the Roma community. The legislation targets “verbal or physical manifestations” of hatred against the Roma community. It provides a range of offences, including Article 6, which states that those found guilty of “initiating or constituting” an anti-Roma organization will face up to 10 years’ imprisonment.
CourtTechBulletin
JANUARY 8, 2021
See attribution below Via Press Release Published on January 6, 2021 “After the recent disclosure of widespread cybersecurity breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, federal courts are immediately adding new security procedures to protect highly sensitive confidential documents filed with the courts. “The federal Judiciary’s foremost concern must be the integrity of and public trust in the operation and administration of its courts,” James C.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 4, 2021
Bar exams of the future should be delivered online as an integrated test with scenarios to answer questions from, rather than in, sections with different…
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 8, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 611(b) states that Cross-examination should not go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination and matters affecting the witness’s credibility. The court may allow inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. Meanwhile, Ohio.
JURIST
JANUARY 2, 2021
The Yantian District People’s Court in the Chinese city of Shenzhen sentenced Wednesday 10 Hong Kong activists to imprisonment ranging from seven months to three years for illegal border crossing. The Shenzhen coast guard authorities intercepted the boat taken by the group from a port in Hong Kong on August 23, in waters under Guangdong province’s jurisdiction.
CourtTechBulletin
JANUARY 6, 2021
See attribution below This past weekend I read an article in our local newspaper regarding problems some courts were having dealing with the backlog of housing/landlord-tenant cases due to the pandemic. I was somewhat surprised to read that all their hearings were still being done in-person. Why? I do not know. But for those courts who may not be able to develop their own procedures, I suggest that you take a look at the New Jersey Courts “Instructions for Participants in RemoteCourt Events
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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.
LDA PRO
JANUARY 4, 2021
Going through a divorce is pretty tough to deal with. At that time, making a decision or proceeding with the separation procedures become hard. Knowing the process or steps beforehand will help you to execute them conveniently. For that, we have mentioned the ways that you need to follow for filing a divorce. However, by acquiring the divorce services by an expert paralegal will of great help.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 7, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(B) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay for a statement that (B) is consistent with the declarant’s testimony and is offered: (i) to rebut an express or implied charge that the declarant recently fabricated.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2021
The Court of Appeals for Fourth Circuit ruled Monday in favor of North Carolina inmate Willie James Dean, Jr. in a prison abuse case, finding corrections officers were not entitled to qualified immunity. Dean alleged that corrections officers had used excessive force against him in violation of the Eighth Amendment. The district court that heard the case granted summary judgment for the officers, holding that a reasonable jury would determine that the incidents at issue were appropriate uses of
Patently O
JANUARY 4, 2021
By Jason Rantanen. This post uses data from the Compendium of Federal Circuit Decisions to provide a quick statistical overview of the Federal Circuit’s decisions this year, particularly in appeals arising from the district courts and USPTO. Decisions by origin. Figure 1 shows the total number of Federal Circuit opinions and Rule 36 summary affirmances by origin.
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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
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 7, 2021
Legal operations has existed for longer than one might think. Before the role was defined, some functions were performed by an office manager within the in-house legal department. Technology wasn’t prevalent, so the job was primarily focused on making sure the day-to-day operations of the legal organization ran efficiently. The role has since evolved, allowing legal operations professionals to reinvent themselves over the years to become highly respected and strategic business partners.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 6, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 702 states that A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if: (a) the expert’s scientific, technical, or other.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2021
The Cabinet of Iran approved a bill Sunday to bolster protections for women against violence in the country. The Cabinet meeting saw the Council of Ministers approve the Protection, Dignity and Security of Women against Violence bill, moving the bill along the country’s law-making process. The bill defines violence as “any behaviour that is committed against a woman due to her gender or vulnerable position or type of relationship and causes harm or damage to her body or mind or perso
LegalReader
JANUARY 5, 2021
Report shows thousands of Medicaid patients received unusually high amount of opioids.
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?
LawTechnologyToday
JANUARY 4, 2021
There is a big difference between using an online source to collect information and copy the content without changes. If you are using content on the internet that does not belong to you, it is a prohibited act termed as plagiarism. Plagiarized content is penalized by search engines when submitted as articles, blogs or in any other form. If you are an article writer responsible for creating posts on a certain topic, it is expected that you would use the internet.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 5, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 606(b) states that Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict, including a sentencing verdict pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9711 (relating to capital sentencing proceedings), a juror may not.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2021
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was arrested in Washington, DC, Monday on a misdemeanor count for burning a Black Lives Matter (BLM) flag last month. On December 12, members of the extremist group burned at least one BLM flag hung at Asbury United Methodist Church, a historically Black church located in the northwest section of the city. Right-wing protesters took to city streets last month to challenge the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 6, 2021
Pham v. Guzman Chavez , which will be argued on Jan. 11, addresses the right of certain noncitizens to be released on bond while they are in the process of removal from the United States. The migrants at issue are a subgroup of a subgroup: those who have previously been ordered removed, and are statutorily subject to swift deportation based on reinstatement of the prior order, but who have a so-called “withholding” claim, which, if granted, prohibits their removal to a particular country under t
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