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Uber sued for charging ‘wait-time’ fees to passengers with disabilities

JURIST

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Uber alleging that the company has overcharged passengers with disabilities. Uber Technologies charges “wait time” fees if drivers must wait more than two minutes, resulting in fees for passengers who need more time to enter the car owing to their disability. As per the lawsuit, Uber began charging passengers “wait time” fees in a number of cities in April 2016.

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Trademark Filings Were Up in 2020, as Companies Brought New Products to Market

The Fashion Law

The World Intellectual Property Office’s latest research shows that despite the onset and continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have continued to offer up new goods and services, and seek out trademark registrations for the corresponding branding. Based on data supplied by 150 national and regional authorities, the Geneva-based WIPO revealed in its recently-released 2021 World Intellectual Property Indicators Report that an estimated 13.4 million trademark applications for registr

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Does the Justice System’s ‘Black Box Secrecy’ Violate the Constitution?

The Crime Report

The U.S. justice system’s increasing lack of transparency raises serious constitutional concerns , according to a forthcoming American Criminal Law Review paper. . Many of the most critical elements of the system, ranging from grand jury proceedings and pretrial deliberations to jury deliberations are “cloaked in secrecy” that, while justified in many cases, may interfere with Fourth Amendment rights, argues Meghan J.

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Five Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 

Attorney at Work

According to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2020 , nearly 20% of lawyers suffer from anxiety. Lawyers struggle with anxiety at levels substantially higher than the general population and other highly educated professionals. It is important for law firms and firm leaders to “lead the way” for attorney well-being by creating a culture that does not increase our stress and anxiety to unhealthy levels.

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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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Ethiopia rights commission alleges war crimes and rights violations by Tigray forces in Afar and Amhara regions

JURIST

A new report published Saturday by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) described extensive human rights and war crimes violations allegedly committed in July and August this year in the regions of Amhara and Afar in connection to the ongoing Tigray crisis. The report was based on investigations conducted between August 28, 2021 and September 6, 2021.

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Lying to Get the Truth: How Police Induce False Confessions

The Crime Report

Police-induced false confessions are among the leading causes of wrongful convictions in the United States, a webinar was told Tuesday. The use of deception during an interrogation is not illegal in the U.S. as a result of Supreme Court rulings, but it has helped to contribute to a broken system, speakers told a panel organized by the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

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Forecasting the Forecasters: Upcoming Trends in Judicial Analytics

Attorney at Work

The pace of litigation is dizzying. The path of every single lawsuit is filled with multiple inflection points, moments where attorneys have to make decisions about how the future is likely to unfold. In the past, attorneys navigated these twists and turns by relying on intuition, experience and anecdotal evidence. But things are starting to change.

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Mauritius president appoints first female chief justice

JURIST

The President of the Republic of Mauritius Prithviraj Roopun appointed Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul to the position of chief justice on Tuesday, marking the first time that a woman has ascended to the highest position in the Mauritian judiciary. Her appointment, which takes effect on November 18, comes as a result of a vacancy created at the office following the departure of Justice Asraf Caunhye.

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Law Firm Billing Rates Reveal Ingrained Racial And Gender Disparities

Above The Law

Billing equity is the first step to equity partnership.

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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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Former judge admits ‘sexual conduct’ with prosecutor, says it didn’t affect rulings

ABA Journal

A former Oklahoma judge admitted to consensual “sexual conduct” with a prosecutor but said it didn’t affect his rulings in a murder case after their…

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ROI of Coaching: Is Your Firm’s Business Development Coaching Program Working?

Attorney at Work

A framework for measuring the ROI of coaching. Your firm or practice group launched a business development coaching program for your lawyers. Congratulations! You are among many progressive firms that realize the value of coaching in helping attorneys develop their rainmaking skills. But do you know how you will measure the program’s success? When we ask firms this question, oftentimes we get a one-dimensional answer: “We’ll know it’s a success if program participants bring in new business.

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European Commission proposes stricter waste exporting rules

JURIST

The European Commission Wednesday proposed a new regulation to curb the export of waste to third-party countries. In a statement , Executive Vice-President for European Green Deal Frans Timmermans said, “our new rules to govern waste shipments will boost the circular economy and ensure that waste exports do not harm the environment or human health elsewhere.” The regulation covers all waste, not just those forms of waste that are traditionally understood as hazardous.

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Rittenhouse Verdict Shows It’s All Trial By Combat At This Point

Above The Law

Lurching toward barbarism.

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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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“Kansas asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear case over state’s ‘ag-gag’ law”

HowAppealing

“Kansas asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear case over state’s ‘ag-gag’ law”: Sebastien Malo of Reuters has this report.

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Supreme Court grows ‘increasingly hostile’ to inmates seeking to delay executions

ABA Journal

The U.S.

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Human Rights Watch accuses sponsors of China Winter Olympics of supporting Uyghur genocide

JURIST

Human Rights Watch accused Friday the corporate sponsors of the Beijing 2020 Winter Olympics of ignoring China’s crimes against humanity in its far western region of Xinjiang, thus “squandering the opportunity” to pressure China to address its “appalling human rights record.”. Coca-Cola, Intel, and Airbnb are among the 13 Olympic Partners who were accused by name of ignoring China’s genocide against the ethnic Uyghurs and members of Muslim minority groups, as well as the repression of free spe

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Arbery Judge Refuses To Declare Mistrial Over Presence Of Black People In Courtroom

Above The Law

But if we'd just stop teaching critical race theory, this problem would go away, right?

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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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The ‘Hard Tradeoffs’ of Shrinking America’s Prisons

The Crime Report

Photo by Heikki M. via Flickr. Policies aimed at reducing prison populations could produce “modest” increases in crime, even as they reduce America’s overreliance on incarceration, according to a forthcoming paper in 33 Stanford Law & Policy Review. Policymakers must therefore accept some of the “hard tradeoffs” of decarceration strategies if they are shown to contribute to a long-term improvement in the health and wellbeing of communities most affected by mass incarceration, writes Duke Uni

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A working mother’s 32-step guide to preparing for oral arguments

ABA Journal

Appellate oral arguments are exciting, exhilarating and challenging.

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Australia state bans use of spit hoods on detainees following death of Indigenous man in custody

JURIST

The Australian state of South Australia Thursday became the first jurisdiction in the country to formally ban the use of spit hoods on detainees. A spit hood is a mesh-fabric face covering that is fixed to an individual’s neck. The device is used in prisons, immigration detention centers and mental health facilities. The legislation , known as Fella’s bill, makes it an offense for the employees of corrective and other services to use spit hoods on children and adults within South Aus

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Petition Asks Supreme Court To Topple Bar Exam As We Know It

Above The Law

The exam is indirectly used by some federal courts to limit access. Some people want that to change.

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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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Bureau of Prisons Failed to Award Time-Served Credits to 60,000 Inmates

The Crime Report

A report from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz has found that 60,000 inmates potentially did not properly receive credits for time served under the First Step Act’s recidivism programs, reports ABC News. The inspector general also found that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) failed to incentivize or reward inmates who completed First Step-related programs.

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Convictions of 2 men for murdering Malcolm X will likely be tossed

ABA Journal

The convictions of two men for the murder of Malcolm X are expected to be tossed Thursday following a 22-month investigation finding that key evidence…

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Luxembourg investigates Lebanese central bank governor over alleged money laundering

JURIST

Luxembourg judicial authorities Monday opened a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering by Lebanese Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh. In an email to Reuters, Luxembourg judicial authorities confirmed a launched inquiry, but no further details on the investigation were given. This comes after two investigations launched last year, including a Swiss inquiry in January.

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Superlawyer Jenna Ellis Cooked Up Crafty Election Stealing Memo

Above The Law

She got fired from being a traffic lawyer. And it shows.

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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.