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This and That in Court Technology - February 2021

CourtTechBulletin

Winter 2021 There is a massive amount of court technology news this month. We learned about, US Federal Courts response to the Covid-19 pandemic, conference news from the Innovating Justice 2021 and Legalweek 2021 events, California’s CourtStack initiative, Mark Beer’s upcoming talk on AI support for judicial decision making, Seattle and King County’s impact and response to the pandemic caseload, the NACM video podcast on Teleworking, and proposed USA federal government rules on digital for

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Voting discrimination is getting worse, not better

SCOTUSBlog

This article is part of a symposium on the upcoming argument in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee. Our case preview is here. LaShawn Warren is executive vice president of government affairs at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, which filed an amicus brief in support of. The post Voting discrimination is getting worse, not better appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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No Inherency in Design Patent Cases

Patently O

Mojave Desert Holdings, LLC v. Crocs, Inc., 2020-1167 (Fed. Cir. 2021) [ Merits Decision ][ Substitution Decision ]. In this non-precedential opinion, the Federal Circuit has sided with the patentee CROCS — upholding the design patent for its really amazing footwear. D517,789. The setup here is an inter partes reexamination filed by Dawgs back in 2012 (now Mojave Desert).

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International telecom giant slams cyber security bill proposed by Myanmar military coup leaders

JURIST

Norway-based Telenor Group , an international telecommunications company with extensive operations in much of Europe and Asia, sharply criticized a cyber security bill proposed by the leaders of Myanmar’s February 1 military coup in a statement issued Monday. The bill, which is expected to be formally promulgated this week, has been decried by many rights groups and international observers for rolling back online privacy and severely restricting Myanmar’s citizens’ access to th

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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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Default to Action & Overcome the Toolbox Fallacy

The Process Street

“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.” – George Patton. “Once I have X, I can do Y.”. This phrase is the defining characteristic of the toolbox fallacy: thinking you can’t do something until you have the right tool. The toolbox Fallacy is self-deception disguised as excuses or a lack of “tools” The issue with these tools is that you believe that you need them and thus, can’t (or won’t) start a project without them. “As soon as

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Texas Court Finds Defendant Could Not Have Family-Violence Expert Excluded From Courtroom During His Testimony

EvidenceProf Blog

Texas Rule of Evidence 614 provides that At a party’s request, the court must order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear other witnesses’ testimony. Or the court may do so on its own. But this rule does not authorize.

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Sudan signs ICC cooperation agreement for Darfur trial

JURIST

The Sudanese government Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for cooperating on the trial of former militant leader Ali Kushayb who is accused of committing war crimes in the Darfur region of Sudan. According to the Prosecutor , Kushyab was a top commander of pro-government Janjaweed militias that led attacks on towns and villages and is implicated in more than 300 murders and the forcing of 40,000 mainly Fur civi

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Awards Season: Lawyer Superlatives Are Great and All, But You Need More Than That to Convince Clients

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Lawyers are great at bragging on themselves via their websites. And, a significant number of attorneys supplement that with ‘superlatives’. You know, those lawyer a wards, like ‘Super Lawyers’ , that you can apply for and/or purchase. Those specific awards, and the general superlatives of your own resume , go a long way to convince leads to become your clients -- but, those don’t get you the whole way the re.

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Uber, Lyft Drivers File New Lawsuit Against California’s Proposition 22

LegalReader

The lawsuit echoes many of the same arguments which failed to win over the California Supreme Court earlier this year.

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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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Fifth Circuit Finds Evidence of Independent Contractor's Expired Insurance Admissible to Prove Casino's Negligent Hiring

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 411 states that Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible to prove whether the person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. But the court may admit this evidence for another.

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Advocates for homeless New Yorkers sue public transportation authority over subway station restrictions

JURIST

Homeless advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Friday, challenging a rule that “target[s] the manner in which homeless persons use the subway system.” New York advocacy organizations Urban Justice Center (Safety Net Project) and Picture the Homeless seek to block a rule that bans the use of large wheeled carts on trains and prohibits people from staying in the subway station for over an hour.

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How to Deliver Bad News

ALPS

Difficult conversations can be, well difficult; particularly if the purpose of the conversation is to pass along bad news. After all, who looks forward to hearing bad news or having to be the one responsible for delivering it? I suspect this is why some lawyers will reach out to me looking for help when they suddenly find themselves in a situation where they must become the bearer of bad news.

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“The Law & Corpus Linguistics Revolution: Why It Matters.”

HowAppealing

“The Law & Corpus Linguistics Revolution: Why It Matters.” James Heilpern has this post at The Juris Lab.

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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 Deems Evidence of Prior Child Molestation Convictions Admissible at Child Pornography Trial

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 414(a) provides that In a criminal case in which a defendant is accused of child molestation, the court may admit evidence that the defendant committed any other child molestation. The evidence may be considered on any.

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Dutch court finds COVID curfew impermissible under emergency powers act

JURIST

A trial court in The Hague granted a preliminary injunction Monday against the Dutch government’s curfew, which was instituted to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The curfew lasted from 9 PM to 4:30 AM and was enacted under the government’s emergency powers, which enabled the executive branch to bypass the Senate and House of Representatives.

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Women of Legal Tech: Rebecca Hernandez Benavides

LawTechnologyToday

The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. This initiative launched in 2015 with a list of innovators and leaders in legal technology and with this year’s additions, that list now includes 132 talented and influential women leaders. Every Monday and Wednesday, we will be featuring a woman from our class of 2021.

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Florida and Georgia face off again in long-running fight over water rights

SCOTUSBlog

On Monday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Florida v. Georgia, round two. At issue is whether the court will require Georgia to cap its water use in the Apalachicola River system and allow more water to flow downstream into Florida. Georgia says its. The post Florida and Georgia face off again in long-running fight over water rights appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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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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Illinois Court Finds Dead Man's Act Did Not Apply to Police Officer Conversations w/Drivers Who Subsequently Died

EvidenceProf Blog

Like a handful of other states, Illinois still has a Dead Man's Act. Illinois's act can be found in 735 ILCS 5/8-201, which states in pertinent part that In the trial of any action in which any party sues or.

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Mali former trafficked child laborers sue multinational chocolate companies

JURIST

Several Malian individuals have sued seven American chocolate companies for abetting and supporting illegal child labor in Côte D’Ivoire. The plaintiffs are former child slaves who were trafficked from Mali to harvest cocoa beans in Côte D’Ivoire. They escaped the plantation and returned to Mali. As laborers, the children are not paid and are constantly subjected to physical abuse by farmers or traffickers.

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“Did You Bring Home Covid? Spouse Sues Company for Infection.”

HowAppealing

“Did You Bring Home Covid? Spouse Sues Company for Infection.” Joel Rosenblatt of Bloomberg News has this report.

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Secondary Factors vs Objective Indicia of Nonobviousness

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch. I wrote earlier about the Supreme Court petition in Amarin Pharma, Inc. v. Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (Supreme Court 2021) that focuses on secondary considerations of non-obviousness such as commercial success and long-felt un-met need. There has been a small movement over the years to refer to these as “objective indicia of nonobviousness” as opposed to secondary considerations.

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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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My New Article: "The Constitutional Right to an Implicit Bias Jury Instruction"

EvidenceProf Blog

I have posted the draft of my new article, "The Constitutional Right to an Implicit Bias Jury Instruction," on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The Supreme Court has gone to great lengths to prevent jurors from holding defendants’ silence against.

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Leaked Chechnya government documents confirm police role in 2017 extrajudicial killings: report

JURIST

Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta released exclusive documentation leaked from a government source Monday confirming that 27 men who went missing and were presumed dead in 2017 were in fact detained by Chechnyan local police, undermining the Chechnyan authorities’ official denial of their involvement in the disappearances. The documentation comes in the form of internal police charts that list mugshots and identities of the individuals, with many photos indicating the marks of ph

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“Executioners sanitized accounts of deaths in federal cases”

HowAppealing

“Executioners sanitized accounts of deaths in federal cases”: Michael Tarm of The Associated Press has this report.

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Legal Marketing in the Age of Twitter

LegalReader

If you focus on these digital marketing concepts, devoting the necessary time and resources, you will almost certainly see your website improve by virtually every metric.

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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.