CourtTechBulletin
JUNE 4, 2021
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 ».
Paralegal Bootcamp
JUNE 3, 2021
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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The Crime Report
JUNE 2, 2021
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.
The Estrin Report
MAY 30, 2021
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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JURIST
JUNE 1, 2021
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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Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2021
Nuttin' but a bunch of hypocrisy to see here.
The Estrin Report
JUNE 2, 2021
The Estrin Report is moving to a new domain and a new blogging platform. From TypePad to WordPress.
JURIST
JUNE 4, 2021
[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.
LawSites
JUNE 1, 2021
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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Above The Law
JUNE 3, 2021
'We'll be taking that!'.
The Fashion Law
JUNE 2, 2021
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-
JURIST
MAY 29, 2021
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.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 1, 2021
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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Above The Law
JUNE 4, 2021
Perhaps these aren't as accurate as the police suggest.
The Fashion Law
JUNE 2, 2021
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
JURIST
JUNE 3, 2021
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.
HowAppealing
JUNE 4, 2021
“Guest post by Roy Black about F. Lee Bailey”: You can access this post at “The SDFLA Blog.
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Above The Law
JUNE 1, 2021
Points for creativity!
The Fashion Law
JUNE 1, 2021
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.
JURIST
MAY 29, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held Thursday that Michigan’s redistricting commission can bar people with political connections from serving on the commission. In 2018 61 percent of Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment that creates a 13-person commission to draw the state legislative districts following the 2020 election.
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 1, 2021
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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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?
Above The Law
JUNE 2, 2021
The defendants will undoubtedly assert that they are private entities that can do as they wish, including moving an All-Star Game.
ABA Journal
JUNE 3, 2021
Law grads taking bar exams developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners next year should expect to take the test in person.
JURIST
JUNE 1, 2021
Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court, the Bundesfinanzhof, demanded changes Monday to pension taxation to avoid future double taxation of retirement savings. Prior to 2005, pensions had been basically tax-exempt because contributions came from taxed salaries. Under a 2005 law change, pension contribution payments gradually become tax-free. However, the taxable share of the pension increased.
The Crime Report
JUNE 3, 2021
Unconscious bias in digital forensic analysis creates “undetected miscarriages of justice,” according to a study to be published in Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation. Digital forensics, or the search, recovery and analysis of evidence found on a suspect’s electronic devices has become increasingly popular as more and more people use technology to communicate, which leaves traces of evidence behind, reports The Guardian in a summary of the study.
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