The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

. Recruiters can be your best ally in developing your career. It’s that time again. We struggle as to whether it’s time to change jobs, hang in there or be thankful we’re in the best firm in the world. Well, maybe the best. OK, the best so far. Working with a good recruiter can help make your career. Here’s the inside scoop: Recruiters, and I am talking about the staffing agency kind, hold the keys to literally hundreds of contacts they have built up over the years.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Paralegal burnout can cripple your mental health. Learn how you can find a way out of burnout—including alternative careers for paralegals

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The Western Division of the US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction on Friday to blocking Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s executive order allowing parents in Shelby County to opt out of school mask requirements, asserting that plaintiffs established evidence demonstrating Lee’s order prevents children with health problems from safely attending school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the demise of the internationally renowned public sector UK Forensic Science Service in 2012 came the promulgation and growth of a new competitive marketplace. Private sector companies working in a hastily drawn up framework for forensic science provision were invited into rounds of competitive tendering that were driven by the police service. These were based on the notion that the Forensic Science Service had been inefficient, delivering forensic science analysis in an expensive and untim

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

An Interview With Chere Estrin. T he legal field is known to be extremely competitive. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? In this interview series called “5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law”, we are talking to top lawyers who share what it takes to excel and stand out in your industry.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Ukraine’s parliament passed a bill defining anti-Semitism on Wednesday, establishing a punishment for transgressions. The Draft Law on Prevention and Counteraction to Anti-Semitism in Ukraine , Law No. 5109 (the Bill), was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada after it passed the second reading by 276 votes in the affirmative, reaching the 226 votes required.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Juarez demonstration against femicide. Over 400 women are believed dead. Photo by Aine Philips via Flickr. A new report by Amnesty International has found that at least 10 women and girls are murdered every day in Mexico, documenting both the scale of the violence and the disturbing lack of interest on the part of Mexican authorities to prevent or solve the murders, reports The Guardian.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Ohio lawyer Thomas Renz quickly gained prominence in conservative circles by challenging COVID-19 mandates in a series of lawsuits filed after he passed the bar…

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The pandemic has raised a number of ethical issues for lawyers and resulted in the issuance of several ethics opinions addressing those issues. While we once might have thought these issues were temporary, many legal professionals continue to operate virtually, and even when we are fully free of the pandemic, many of us are likely to continue to practice virtually, at least part of the time.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Tuesday struck down a portion of a Florida immigration law as unconstitutional and declared that the measures within the bill were racially motivated. Judge Beth Bloom released a 110-page ruling in which she rejected sections of the law that ban local government sanctuary policies and require local law enforcement to make their best effort to work with federal immigration authorities.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Illustration courtesy George Washington University Law School. People subject to ankle monitors and other forms of electronic surveillance are subject to draconian rules of movement and travel restrictions, amounting to an alternative form of incarceration that “sets people up to fail,” says a study by the George Washington University Law School. “The number and nature of monitor­ing rules, combined with the capacity of surveillance technology, facilitates easier detection of technical rule vi

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 violates equal protection under the Fifth Amendment and the anti-commandeering doctrine of the 10th Amendment and whether BB&T’s arbitration agreement as to a predecessor bank’s accountholders is valid under the Federal Arbitration Act.

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In what has proven to be a striking rise over the past several months, non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) have captivated the art world and have since entered the world of fashion, creating a market where digital versions of garments and accessories that are linked to unique blockhain-hosted tokens are increasingly coming front and center. With the sheer success of NFTs in the art world, the adoption of these relatively novel digital assets by fashion industry entities seemed inevitable, and they have

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Venezuela’s judicial independence has been deeply eroded, according to a recent report from the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in which it details the central role that Venezuela’s justice system has played in perpetuating state impunity for human rights violations and repressing government opponents.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Photo by William Johns via Flickr. It’s not easy being a police chief. What some call one of the most difficult jobs in America takes a stiff toll on the men and women who run the nation’s 18,000-plus law enforcement agencies. At least 32 police chiefs in Minnesota have retired this year, and another dozen retired in 2020, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

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Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

by Dennis Crouch. A bipartisan pair of Senators have proposed the “ Pride in Patent Ownership Act.” The premise is that if you own a patent, you should be proud to own the patent — and actually record your ownership interest. The bill pushes this pride by requiring patent owners to record their ownership with the kicker that those who fail to record lose their right to punitive damages for any infringement that occurs prior to recordation.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found on Tuesday that police breached privacy rights by searching images that were automatically reported by a Google algorithm before obtaining a warrant. One of Google’s algorithms automatically reported to authorities four images that the defendant attached in an email. The algorithm had detected suspected child sexual abuse material.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

911 dispatcher. Photo by Scary Side of Earth via Flickr. Underfunding and understaffing cripple 911 call centers across the country, and increase the likelihood that incomplete or inaccurate information will trigger a fatal response from police, according to researchers. Harold Pollack, co-director of the Transform 911 project, said the lack of resources was complicated by the fact that emergency dispatch centers often aren’t on “equal footing” with law enforcement, fire departments, and emerge

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Stuart Semple is looking to #FreeTiffany. In order to “liberate” Tiffany & Co.’s signature hue , the British artist created a “super flat matte high-grade shade” acrylic paint that mimics the stalwart New York-based jewelry brand’s robin’s-egg blue, and recently offered 150 ml tubes of it for sale on his e-commerce site for $28, all of which have since sold out.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The real problem that must be faced is the over-incarceration of mostly people of color, with little emphasis on rehabilitation once they’re 'warehoused.'.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions Tuesday against SUEX OTC, S.R.I., a virtual currency exchange, for allegedly facilitating transactions involving illegal proceeds from ransomware attacks. In addition, the department also issued an updated advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Historically, the American education system has been in dire need of reform, mainly to bridge the opportunity access gap, as well as address the glaring school-to-prison pipeline that exists in countless communities. Now, thanks to a $122 billion infusion of federal stimulus funds into the education system, advocates say this is a “pivotal turning point,” according to the latest report by the Sentencing Project.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When stress becomes severe or persistent, it can have a negative impact on your health. That is why it is critical to have stress relievers that can both soothe your mind and body.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, the New York Times reported on the growing popularity of “buy now, pay later” services that enable consumers to purchase online products and spread the cost into manageable, interest-free installments paid over several months.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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