The Estrin Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

By Chere B. Estrin Have you ever participated professionally in a competitive sport? Are you familiar with the approaches in which professionals train for one? If you look deeply, you will see a strong resemblance in principal to sports and the legal professional field. The reality is, if we focus on the actual mechanics of what we do over a period of time, we can see that we receive results through our reflexes.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In 2020, millions of people took to the streets in a nationwide reckoning with racial injustice and the American carceral system. One year later, we have not delivered on the transformative changes that communities are demanding. Congress has failed to pass police reform, there has been disappointing backlash against racial equity efforts, and injustice continues to permeate our criminal legal system.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 8, 2021

South African lawmakers Tuesday rejected a proposed amendment to the country’s constitution that would allow the expropriation of land without compensation as a way of addressing apartheid injustices. The ruling party now says they will resort to legislation to facilitate the process. The proposed amendment to Section 25 of the South African Cosntitution failed to reach the two-thirds threshold requirement.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Being a litigation paralegal comes with its challenges. From learning how to read your attorney’s mind to staying up to date with the latest paralegal technology, you might feel overwhelmed with questions on how you can become a rockstar at your firm. In our latest podcast episode, Ann answers your litigation questions so you can fast-track your paralegal career today.

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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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Above The Law

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Post jurors' personal details on 8chan? He'd never! The post After Sh*tshow Hearing, Court Blocks Steve Bannon Posting Discovery Docs Online appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul comments on reports of a pending bank failure that would be the first since the Taliban took power in August. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Law360 , the legal news service owned by LexisNexis, is today introducing audio versions of every story it publishes. For every story published on Law360, readers will now see an icon they can click to listen to an audio version of the article, read by a relatively lifelike male or female “newscaster” voice. Rachel Travers , vice president and general manager of Law360, said this is the first legal news service to offer this feature. “We know that the legal profession has many

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Getting laid off during the holidays can be the greatest blessing in disguise for your long-term career. The post How To Handle A Holiday Layoff (And How Companies Like Better.com Can Do Better) appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Photo by G20Voices. Just coming off the Thanksgiving holiday, while many of us were able to celebrate with friends and family, a number of stories appeared of officers who took their lives. Each story is sad for reasons all of us understand, and they provoke that same question: “What was happening in their lives that would cause them do this?”. These stories stay in the shadows, and we are left to wonder what could have been done to save that life, or to save lives in the future.

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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

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Indonesia’s police Friday arrested eight Papuan university students on charges of treason for raising the banned “Morning Star” flag in a demonstration of the independence of the Papua region in Indonesia. The region was liberated from Dutch colonial occupation on December 1, 1963 which is considered by many Papuans to be their ‘independence day’ Commemorating the event, students marched to the Papua Police Headquarters and raised the flag at Cenderawasih Sports C

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Prosecutors in Michigan will have to prove that the parents of alleged school shooter Ethan Crumbley were grossly negligent or reckless to obtain a conviction…

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Share The Supreme Court on Monday heard oral argument in Patel v. Garland , an immigration case that raises a question about federal court review for noncitizens who were denied certain types of discretionary relief. For just over 90 minutes, the justices explored statutory text, legislative history, and the presumption of judicial review. The case involves Pankajkumar Patel, a citizen of India who has lived and worked in the United States for nearly 30 years.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Contrary to popular imagination — and C.S.I. plotlines — it often takes much more than a single fingerprint to accurately identify a killer. In fact, convictions based on a single piece of forensic evidence have historically resulted in cases of wrongful conviction, argue South African criminologists Adebola Olaborede and Lirieka Meintjes-van der Walt.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 4, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Armed Taliban fighters broke up a press conference by Afghan lawyers about to start at a Kabul hotel early Sunday morning, arresting several of the lawyers in attendance. A group of four women lawyers and two male lawyers calling themselves the Afghanistan Bar Association Advocates had called the press conference for 10 AM AFT, inviting media and local NGO and UN representatives to the Esteghlal Hotel near Kabul Airport to hear them state their case against the recent Ta

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform your BigLaw competitors through personalized legal services delivery. Yet year after year, the biggest struggle for solo practitioners and small law firms is finding time to do what matters most: marketing and growing their practice.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Cough it up. The post Sussman Trial Must Be Delayed, John Durham Says, Because He’s Really Bad At Discovery appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the National Security Agency (NSA), has revealed that the U.S. military has taken actions against ransomware groups as part of its surge against organizations launching attacks against American companies, reports the New York Times. Cyber Command, the NSA and other agencies have poured resources into gathering intelligence on the ransomware groups and sharing their newfound understandings across the government and with int

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JURIST

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday ordered provisional measures regarding the Armenian government’s allegations of racial hatred and discrimination against Azerbaijan instructing it to protect and ensure the safety and security of Armenian prisoners of wars (POWs), and prevent incitement of violence against individuals of Armenian origin.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In my 25 plus years of recruiting in the legal sector, I have never seen an environment like the current one with respect to recruiting legal talent. And that’s at every level —partners, associates, management and staff. Demand is high and so are the demands of the candidates. We’re seeing firms pushing the envelope and doing things like: Offering associates in lower-cost markets “New York” salaries plus the ability to work from home.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When a lump of coal just isn't an option. The post The Lawyer Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For The Attorney In Your Life appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I write from prison because I have to. There’s really no option. It is either this, or one long, silent, numb existence spent waiting in line to cash my ticket for death. When I wake up in the morning, I do not feel like waking up. Do not feel like even wanting to be alive. Every night in my dreams I am free for a few hours of troubled sleep. Only to awaken to a cold, gray cement box and re-realizing every morning that I am trapped.

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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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JURIST

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Rohingya refugees in the US and UK on Monday filed a coordinated lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Facebook”) alleging the social media giant’s “inaction and support of hate speech, misinformation, and incitement of violence fostered the 10-year genocide of the Rohingya Muslims.” The suit was filed by Chicago-based Edelson PC and seeks to apply Myanmar law to the plaintiffs’ claim in an attempt to circumvent § 230 of the Communications Decency Act —a US

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may be changing the composition of juries because of the exclusion of people who fear contracting the virus, defense lawyers have told…

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When we apply the same creativity and compassion we have for our clients to ourselves, we can reach new heights at the office and home, even if the office is home. The post Long Before The Pandemic, I Started A Virtual Law Firm To Accommodate Working Moms Like Me appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Fashion Law

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Chanel is aiming to bolster its robust arsenal of world-famous trademark registrations by way of an interesting new(ish) mark. According to a newly-filed trademark application for registration, Chanel is looking to register the number 5 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for use on cosmetics, pointing to its use of the number embossed on shades of eyeshadow inside No. 5-branded palettes as an example of how it is currently using the mark and has been consistently using since at least as e

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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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