JURIST
JANUARY 3, 2022
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Thursday filed a lawsuit in Georgia, claiming that the state’s newly-drawn state House and Senate districts disadvantage Black voters. The complaint notes that Georgia is one of the fastest growing states in the nation, with much of that growth driven by an increase in the Black population which has grown 16% over the last ten years.
The Estrin Report
JANUARY 4, 2022
The Great Reluctance Crossover. By Chere B. Estrin. Warning! For God’s sake, don’t show this article to your employer! That being said, (as if I had to), there has been no greater time to take advantage of a healthy job market where candidates firmly hold the upper hand – and probably will for some time to come. . If you haven’t peaked out from your current position to view what’s going on in the job market, it’s time.
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CourtTechBulletin
JANUARY 6, 2022
With news that jury trials are being delayed once again due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is useful to resurrect some early court technology used by the Erie County Common Pleas Court, General Division in Sandusky, Ohio from the '70s and later. The following is a report that my NCSC colleagues, Peggy A. Walsh and Kevin P. Kilpatrick, Staff Associate published as part of the Court Technology Reports, 1990 publication available in PDF in our Library eCollection here.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 4, 2022
What We Learned in 2021. In December 2021, Dave Ries, a frequent co-presenter with the authors, wrote an excellent summary of the cybersecurity portion of the ABA’s 2021 Legal Technology Survey Report. Perhaps the most striking statistic is that 25% of the survey’s respondents reported that their law firm had been breached at some time. Clearly, law firms are an attractive target for cybercriminals — with a plethora of data about so many people and businesses, law firms are a one-stop-shop for h
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JURIST
JANUARY 6, 2022
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Wednesday that thousands of ethnic Tigrayans have been deported from Saudi Arabia and abused by Ethiopian authorities upon their return. Tigray, a northern region of Ethiopia, has been a center of conflict for years. According to the New York Times , the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) “dominated” Ethiopian politics for almost 30 years.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 5, 2022
I’ve mentioned it more than once: Occasionally, some law-related television is simply too “real” for me to enjoy.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 7, 2022
Where will you focus your technology spending in the next months? Our experts have advice. During the past two years, the pace of tech adoption quickened as firms moved to automate their practices for remote work and virtual practice. We wondered what tools or initiatives small firms might open their wallets for this coming year. So we asked our experts: What do you think small law firms should (or should not) be spending their technology dollars on in 2022?
JURIST
JANUARY 3, 2022
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Jordan announced in a press conference with Jordanian media Sunday that 5,500 Syrian refugees had left Jordan and returned to Syria in 2021, a small fraction of the total number of Syrian refugees living in Jordan. The UNHCR stated that while many more wished to return to Syria in 2021, they were unable to do so because of continued violence and instability due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Above The Law
JANUARY 3, 2022
She's back. The post Law Professor Amy Wax Expands Racism Portfolio To Declare That America Needs ‘Fewer Asians’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
JANUARY 5, 2022
The Legalweek conference scheduled to convene in New York City later this month has been moved to March due to the surge in coronavirus cases resulting from the Omicron variant. Originally scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 3, the conference is now scheduled for March 8-11, still at the New York Hilton Midtown. Mark Fried , CFO and president of events at ALM , the company that produces Legalweek, told me that the conference schedule will remain exactly the same, except that the Monday-Thursday schedu
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 3, 2022
As lawyers, we are in a service industry. However, I suspect most of us did not sign up to be on call to provide legal services 24-7. I’ll admit I’m a bit neurotic and controlling. I have an, at times, overwhelming caseload and I use systems (yes, plural) that help me prioritize and juggle my clients’ numerous projects. Driving into the office each morning, I want to know which client projects I’ll be working on and what I’ll likely accomplish.
JURIST
JANUARY 4, 2022
Judge Reed O’Connor of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas temporarily enjoined the United States Navy’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy on Monday. In August 2021, the Department of Defense (DOD) mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for all service members. The Navy issued its own mandate requiring all active-duty service members to be fully vaccinated before November 28, 2021.
Above The Law
JANUARY 5, 2022
Which federal courts are going virtual? The post Omicron Is Closing — SOME — Federal Courtrooms appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 6, 2022
The ABA Commission on Immigration, through a new partnership with refugee resettlement agency HIAS, is hoping to help more people from Afghanistan who were evacuated…
HowAppealing
JANUARY 6, 2022
“The Court and the ‘vaccination wars'”: Lyle Denniston has this blog post.
JURIST
JANUARY 3, 2022
On Friday, Morgan Stanley agreed to pay $60 million as a preliminary settlement of a class action lawsuit brought against it for allegedly failing to secure customers’ personal data before retiring old information technology, Reuters reported. The settlement offer awaits the approval of New York District Judge Analisa Torres. . The lawsuit was filed on behalf of roughly 15 million Morgan Stanley customers pursuant to two incidents that occurred in 2016 and 2019 respectively.
Above The Law
JANUARY 4, 2022
Following orders is optional according to Judge O'Connor. The post Judge Creates New Constitutional Right For Crybaby Navy SEALs appeared first on Above the Law.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 6, 2022
Conservatives look at 2022 in the U.S. Supreme Court with great anticipation, while liberals feel dread for what is likely to come.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 7, 2022
A new Utah-based report from the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation espouses reforms to expand family visitation and bolster social connections between those convicted of crimes and their respective communities as a necessary means to reduce recidivism and stave off intergenerational imprisonment, reports the Deseret News. The report argues that the primary narrative around criminal justice is overly concerned with the punitive elements of justice at the expense of meaningful correction, calling for the
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2022
Newly elected District Attorney for Manhattan, Alvin L. Bragg Jr., announced changes for the office’s charging, bail, plea and sentencing policies to promote safety and fairness on Monday. In his staff memo, DA Bragg outlined critical changes and continuities that will define his office’s approach to particular crimes in Manhattan. The memo outlines five key principles for which DA Bragg intends to implement in the office.
Above The Law
JANUARY 5, 2022
In the form of a lawsuit. more or less. The post Seb Gorka Shouts Incoherently At January 6 Committee appeared first on Above the Law.
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?
LegalReader
JANUARY 3, 2022
Sexual harassment can be any act of misconduct that is directed at a worker because of their gender.
EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 7, 2022
Last year, I wrote cert stage and merits stage amici curiae briefs in Torres v. Madrid, which dealt with the question of what constitutes a "seizure" under the Fourth Amendment. The Supreme Court ultimately held that there is a Fourth.
JURIST
JANUARY 6, 2022
The Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) Wednesday published a draft of amendments to the Administrative Regulations on the Management of Mobile Internet Application Information Services issued in 2016. The draft contains 27 articles and places emphasis on data security, user privacy, and national security. The rules govern app providers and distribution platforms, requiring them to abide by China’s Constitution, laws, and administrative regulations.
Above The Law
JANUARY 4, 2022
Find something outside of your daily practice of the law to feed your soul. The post How Birding Made Me A Better Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.
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