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15 Months

CourtTechBulletin

Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer Stating the obvious, since March 2020 we have seen massive changes in court and work/office organization and communications. The pandemic forced changes to process, office, and data design that embrace the new virtual environment. But first, we must discuss some pushback. Read more ».

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19 Tips to Streamline Records Retrieval

Paralegal Bootcamp

19 Tips to Streamline Records Retrieval. RESEARCH & DUE DILIGENCE. If your firm handles litigation that involves any sort of injuries, chances are you’re familiar with the process of records retrieval. While records retrieval does not have to be a complicated activity, each step does have its fair share of nuances. The following are various considerations and opportunities each step of the way that may add value to your current approach to records retrieval. #1 Confirm accurate location info

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Want a ‘New Vision’ for Youth Justice? It Will Cost Money

The Crime Report

As state legislatures begin to recognize that justice-involved juveniles do not fare well in carceral settings, California is leading a national trend in developing alternatives to youth detention. But finding community-based alternatives that prioritize rehabilitation instead of punishment remains an uphill battle, and some advocates believe more can be done in the meantime.

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Are You Riding the Horse in the Direction It Is Going?

The Estrin Report

How inability to change can bust your career. by Chere B. Estrin. COVID 19. It is, or was here, and it may never, or might, go away. It’s the great unknown. To say that this horrendous virus brought significant changes to our work and personal lives is clearly underrating it. Work life changed – working remotely is no longer considered taboo; flexible work schedules seem to produce more work product; that corner office is still yours but on rotation; and a tremendous amount of stress either rema

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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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US Supreme Court rules against suppressing evidence found by tribal police on federal highways

JURIST

The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that tribal police officers have the authority to detain and search non-Indigenous persons on federal highways within their territories. The decision quiets what some feared would be a further infringement on the inherent sovereignty tribes possess to govern themselves. United States v. Cooley examines the sovereign authority of tribal governments over their territory and persons within.

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Thomson Reuters Launches AI-Powered Contract Analysis Tool in HighQ

LawSites

Thomson Reuters is getting into the game of AI-powered contract analysis with the launch today of HighQ Contract Analysis , a contract review tool that uses machine learning to find answers to specific legal questions. Integrated with HighQ, the collaboration and workflow platform Thomson Reuters acquired in 2019, HighQ Contract Analysis is designed for attorneys to use in transactional due diligence, compliance review and contract investigations.

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The Estrin Report has a new location!

The Estrin Report

The Estrin Report is moving to a new domain and a new blogging platform. From TypePad to WordPress.

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India dispatches: Delhi law students petition Bar Council for alternative assessment models in second wave after lockdown postponement

JURIST

[JURIST South Asia Bureau Chief Ananaya Agrawal files this correspondent’s report. She is based in Delhi.]. Legal education in India has frequently come under fire for insisting on academic rigor and meritocracy without duly acknowledging the impact that cut-throat competition can have on the mental health and physical wellbeing of undergraduate students.

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Harvard Law School Students Forced To Give 90% Of Summer Job Money Straight To School

Above The Law

'We'll be taking that!'.

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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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Etsy to Acquire Second-Hand Shopping App Depop for $1.62 Billion in Bid for Gen-Z

The Fashion Law

In a quest to target Gen-Z consumers (i.e., those born between the late 1990s and the early 2010s), who are driving both social shopping and largescale pushes in sustainability, Etsy announced that it will acquire burgeoning British shopping app Depop for $1.62 billion. Since its founding in 2011, London-based Depop has made its name in the pre-owned fashion space, garnering some 30 million registered users across 150 countries who can buy and sell apparel and accessories by way of its consumer-

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Colorado Court of Appeals Finds Trial Court Can't Rely on Additional Race-Neutral Reasons Given on Remand in Resolving Batson Claim

EvidenceProf Blog

In Batson v. Kentucky, the Supreme Court "ruled that a State may not discriminate on the basis of race when exercising peremptory challenges against prospective jurors in a criminal trial."* Under Batson, once the opponent of a peremptory challenge has.

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Former Italy mob boss known for ruthless killings released from prison

JURIST

Former Italian mob boss turned informant Giovanni Brusca was released from Rebibbia prison in Rome Monday. Brusca, a high-profile leader of the Sicilian Mafia group known as Cosa Nostra , was arrested in 1996 after having repeatedly eluded Italian law enforcement. Brusca was the “right-hand man of the so-called super boss Totò Riina, who died in prison in 2017.” The former mob boss is responsible for setting off a bomb in 1992 that killed Italian judge Giovanni Falcone, who was known

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DOJ Tells Court Plaintiffs’ Baby Died So Fast, It’s Not Like They Got Too Attached

Above The Law

People actually signed their names to this.

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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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Consumers Are Confused About What “Sustainability” Means in Fashion, Per New Survey

The Fashion Law

Consumers are confused about sustainability in the fashion sphere. A new report from clean manufacturing firm Genomatica found that while “consumers in the United States want to make more environmentally-friendly choices when it comes to shopping for clothing,” a large portion of them are unsure where exactly they can to purchase sustainably-made apparel, and even more fundamentally, they are “confused about what makes something sustainable” in the first place, with one survey respondent stating

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Justices unanimously rule against asylum seekers on question of credibility

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with the federal government in a dispute over when federal courts can treat asylum seekers’ testimony as credible. In a unanimous opinion in the consolidated cases of Garland v. Dai and Garland v. Alcaraz-Enriquez , the court rejected the approach of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which had previously taken asylum seekers’ testimony as credible when reviewing cases where immigration courts were silent on applicants’ credibility.

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Nevada resident charged with exporting electronics to Iran in violation of sanctions

JURIST

A Nevada resident was arraigned Friday on charges that she knowingly exported electronics and other goods to Iran in violation of US sanctions. The indictment alleges that Tina Chen purchased goods from US companies through her business, Top Zone Inc., and shipped them to Iran. The products were ultimately meant for Zanjan University, one of the largest universities in Iran.

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Barnes & Thornburg Partner From Loony MyPillow Suit ‘No Longer With The Firm’

Above The Law

Live by the pillow, die by the pillow.

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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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“Guest post by Roy Black about F. Lee Bailey”

HowAppealing

“Guest post by Roy Black about F. Lee Bailey”: You can access this post at “The SDFLA Blog.

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Supreme Court Will Take on the Copyright Case Between Fabric Maker Unicolors and Fast Fashion Giant H&M

The Fashion Law

The years-long legal battle between H&M and pattern-making company Unicolors is going before the Supreme Court. On the heels of Unicolors filing a petition for a writ of certiorari on January 4, the nation’s highest court has agreed to take on the case the copyright case that has pitted Unicolors against H&M ever since the the fabric-maker filed suit in the U.S.

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US Supreme Court rejects Ninth Circuit rule presuming credibility of asylum seeker testimony

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a Ninth Circuit rule that required courts reviewing immigration decisions to assume that testimony from petitioners was credible and true unless the immigration judge (IJ) made an explicit adverse credibility determination. This consolidated case involved two asylum seekers whose initial testimonies were later undermined by new facts that came to light.

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Man Sues After Field Drug Test Says His Daughter’s Ashes Are Meth And Ecstasy

Above The Law

Perhaps these aren't as accurate as the police suggest.

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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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Court unanimously holds that Indian tribes retain the inherent power to police non-Indians

SCOTUSBlog

Share In its first major opinion on the scope of American Indian tribes’ sovereign powers in decades, the Supreme court held on Tuesday in United States v. Cooley that tribal governments — and thus their police officers — have the power to search and temporarily detain non-Indians suspected of breaking federal or state laws within reservations. Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the opinion for the court.

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Online bar exams axed by NCBE beginning next year

ABA Journal

Law grads taking bar exams developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners next year should expect to take the test in person.

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UN rights chief calls for end to violence in Colombian city of Cali

JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet voiced “deep concern” Sunday over recent events in the Colombian city of Cali that include reports of deaths and violence following demonstrations to commemorate a month of national strikes. The High Commissioner’s statement follows reports of the death of 14 people and 98 injuries after protests against the Colombian government turned violent.

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Kraken Lawyer Sues MLB For Violating Atlanta’s Constitutional Right To Host The All Star Game

Above The Law

Points for creativity!

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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.