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Federal appeals court rules professors do not to have to respect student pronouns

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held Friday that public universities cannot compel professors to respect student pronoun preferences. Per the court, such speech is protected under the First Amendment, particularly if pronoun preferences go against a professor’s religious or philosophical beliefs. The case stemmed out of a dispute between Professor Nicholas Meriwether and a transgender student at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio.

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No April Fool’s joke for Florida: Water rights case is dismissed

SCOTUSBlog

A scant 38 days after oral argument, Florida finds itself at the end of the road in its quest to limit the amount of water that Georgia uses in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin. In a unanimous opinion written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in Florida. The post No April Fool’s joke for Florida: Water rights case is dismissed appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Seminar: Mastering Employment | May 7th

Paralegal.edu

Achieving success in your chosen career depends not only on possessing the requisite knowledge and skills to be proficient on the job, but also on being adept at navigating the often tumultuous terrain of employment, relationship building, and career advancement. During this 4-hour interactive seminar and presentation, you will learn valuable strategies to help find and promote success in the career you have today, or in the next opportunity that presents itself tomorrow.

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The AIA Patents have Arrived

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. The America Invents Act of 2011 included a major reshuffling of what counts as “prior art” against a given patent. 35 U.S.C. § 102 was substantially rewritten with a new focus on an application’s effective filing date, and zero focus on whether a patent applicant was the “first to invent.” The new law applies only to post-AIA patents.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

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

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ACLU requests documents on artificial intelligence from national security agencies

JURIST

Following the release of a report on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in government, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said Friday that they have filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in order to gather details about how national security and intelligence agencies are using AI in ways that may violate people’s civil rights.

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Sixth Circuit Finds a Class Can be Certified Based Solely on Inadmissible Evidence

EvidenceProf Blog

Plaintiffs seeking to bring a class action must receive class certification. For example, Lyngaas v. Ag, 2021 WL 1115870 (6th Cir. 2021), involve[d] two unsolicited fax advertisements received by Brian Lyngaas, D.D.S., in March 2016. Lyngaas asserts, on behalf of.

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Three Court Tech Events of Note

CourtTechBulletin

My inbox received notices about three upcoming events that could be of interest to the court technology community. They are by Microsoft partner, Pythagoras in the UK; the Online Courtroom Project; and the latest in the World Justice Challenge 2021 competition. Additional details are listed below. Read more ».

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Arkansas Senate approves bill banning gender-affirming care for trans minors

JURIST

The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved a bill that would ban access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Titled the “Arkansas Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act,” the legislation specifically prohibits “gender transition procedures for minors.” The bill would make it unlawful for any physician or other healthcare professional to “provide [or refer] gender transition procedures to any individual under eighteen (18) years of age.” The b

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Filing for divorce in Citrus Heights

LDA PRO

If you plan to file for divorce in Citrus Heights, it is not as simple as you think. You will be surprised to see the countless people waiting to file their divorce cases in Sacramento County. You may have to wait for hours, days, even weeks to get assistance from the court. And finally, when you arrive at the courthouse, your documents may get rejected if they are not filled incorrectly.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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SDNY Finds 1997 Conviction Inadmissible to Impeach Criminal Defendant

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 609(b) states the following: (b) Limit on Using the Evidence After 10 Years. This subdivision (b) applies if more than 10 years have passed since the witness’s conviction or release from confinement for it, whichever is.

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Drive Safe: Cloud Data Storage Is Not Backup

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

As much as I advocate for the use of cloud software by law firms, sometimes there can develop an over reliance on such tools by lawyers. Take, for example, cloud document storage. If you’re a law firm, and you’ve recently moved to a paperless office , adding your document files to a cloud drive system ( like Google Drive , Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox ) may seem like the solution to all of your problems.

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US Supreme Court rules Facebook notification messages did not violate telemarketing law

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Facebook’s notification pop-up messages did not violate the 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The court unanimously upheld a narrow definition of an automated dialer, stating that Facebook’s software fell short of the definition. The Supreme Court opinion in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid reads that Facebook’s security notification systems do not fall within the TCPA’s definition of auto-dialers.

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Why Paralegals Should Understand A.I. and Analytics in Today’s Legal Field

My Paralegal Place

As a licensed attorney and technology enthusiast who is immersed in A.I., I found it interesting when my 65-year-old mother came out of retirement as an English professor to work as a paralegal in a law firm for the first time. Like many today, my mother was curious on how […]. The post Why Paralegals Should Understand A.I. and Analytics in Today’s Legal Field appeared first on.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Eighth Circuit Punts on Question of Whether a Social Worker Can Testify That a Defendant is Not Attracted to Minors

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b) states that In a criminal case, an expert witness must not state an opinion about whether the defendant did or did not have a mental state or condition that constitutes an element of the crime.

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Supreme Court sides with Facebook in narrowing the federal robocall ban

SCOTUSBlog

On Thursday, the Supreme Court unanimously sided with Facebook in a lawsuit over unsolicited text messages the social-media giant sent to a cellphone number in the company’s database. In an opinion authored by Justice Sonia Sotomayor in Facebook v. Duguid, the court adopted a narrow. The post Supreme Court sides with Facebook in narrowing the federal robocall ban appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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New York governor signs law legalizing recreational marijuana

JURIST

New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Wednesday legalizing the adult use of marijuana, making it the fifteenth state to fully legalize the drug. The bill passed Tuesday by wide margins in both the state senate, by a 40 to 23 vote, and the state assembly, with 100 votes in favor to just 49 against in a late-night session. Cuomo, the subject of an impeachment investigation over sexual harassment claims, said that this legislation was one of his top priorities this year, and called

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Certificates of Correction 2021

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. For the most part, Certificates of Correction are boring, simple, and quite common. 35 U.S.C. § 254 & 255 provide for correction of minor mistakes by the PTO and applicant respectively. PTO mistakes are fixed when a mistake is “clearly disclosed by the records of the Office.” For applicant-mistakes, the correction is allowed for “clerical or typographical nature, or of minor character” made in good faith.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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Article of Interest: "Forensic Science and the Judicial Conformity Problem," by Katie Kronick

EvidenceProf Blog

Professor Katie Kronick (American University Washington College of Law) has posted "Forensic Science and the Judicial Conformity Problem" (Seton Hall Law Review, forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Almost a quarter of known wrongful convictions have involved faulty forensic.

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“NCAA Risks Losing Grip on Sports as Supreme Court Weighs Amateurism”

HowAppealing

“NCAA Risks Losing Grip on Sports as Supreme Court Weighs Amateurism”: Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this report.

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Federal appeals court refuses to stay decision striking down CDC eviction moratorium

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Monday denied the federal government’s motion to stay a district court decision striking down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratorium. In response to COVID-19, the CDC ordered a nationwide moratorium on residential evictions last fall. This moratorium covered tenants if they provided their landlord with a statement attesting that they incurred a substantial loss of income, applied for all available rent relie

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An incredible invention (incredible = not credible).

Patently O

In re Hu ( Fed. Cir. 2021 ). Huping Hu (PhD, JD) and his spouse Maoxin Wu (MD, PhD) have been working for many years to understand human consciousness and its relationship to quantum theory. In a series of patent applications, the pair have disclosed and claimed various applications of quantum entanglement. Pending claim 1 of their Application No. 11/944,631 lists three easy steps for taking advantage of quantum entanglement.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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Ninth Circuit Grants New Trial After Jury Clears LAPD Officers Who Tased Alex Aguilar 5 Times & Punched Him 3 Times

EvidenceProf Blog

As the trial of Derek Chauvin in connection with the death of George Floyd began today, the trial related to the death of Alex Aguilar, Jr. is set to start again. In an opinion issued on Friday, the Ninth Circuit.

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“U.S. Abandons Four-Year Antitrust Battle Against Qualcomm”

HowAppealing

“U.S. Abandons Four-Year Antitrust Battle Against Qualcomm”: David McLaughlin of Bloomberg News has this report.

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Federal appeals court allows Missouri to enforce vegan food label law

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled Monday that Missouri is not barred from enforcing a state law that criminalizes misleading advertisements of vegan food products as containing meat. Missouri enacted a statute in 2018 that makes “misrepresenting a product as meat that is not derived from harvested production livestock or poultry” a class A misdemeanor, which can include up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.

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Smart Tools to Increase Your Law Firm’s Productivity

LawTechnologyToday

Whether you are a lawyer, working as the position of legal technology operations director, or performing any other role, the ultimate goal of your law firm is to help your clients and your business succeed. When everyone in your law office learns how to manage their time efficiently, it will be easier to manage a high volume of work and improve productivity across your company.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.