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For Rivendell!: Paul Davis continues to impress, stepping away from Tolkien to propose a new government where Donald Trump just gets to veto any government action. Honestly, this motion reads like something Gollum would write, except replace all references to his precious with Trump or "tacit public acceptance of transphobia." This Is Why We Have Black History Month: There's rightly a lot of backlash against performative politics. Having a month set aside for corporate brands to repackage themselves with kente cloth before going back to systematically denying access to meaningful equality can be dispiriting. But this is why we have to keep having these observances -- because lawyers unwittingly reveal exactly how far we really are from fixing the problem. Flag That, ExamSoft: What will the proctoring algorithm do with someone peeing into a bottle during the test? We're about to find out! But seriously, this is no way to manage a profession. We also learned of an applicant who got her period during the exam and is confident that she was flagged for cheating as she squirmed from cramps. Nothing about this test is acceptable. Oh, Pardon Me: Steve Bannon thought getting a pardon would put an end to the federal charges against him. But the government points out that just because he can't be punished doesn't mean he isn't still in the matter.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:17:32 +0000

Attorneys Spend An Awful Long Time At This Biglaw Firms

That's a long time at one firm.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:44:57 +0000

Stat Of The Week: The Pandemic Slammed Solos

But technology softened the blow for some.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:18:26 +0000

Embrace Your Legal Tech Journey

Notes to my (legal) self.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:46:24 +0000

Fifth Circuit Says Tasing A Person Soaked In Gasoline And Setting Them On Fire Isn’t An Unreasonable Use Of Force

Where does 'qualified' end?
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:17:39 +0000

There Is Always A Solution. Always.

It will take lots of work, as any good result by a trial lawyer always does.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:46:33 +0000

Law Technology Today

Five Reasons to Trust a Password Manager and Not Your Notepad

In the digital age, passwords are king, and protecting your many different safeguards is a challenging task. Find out why Password Managers are the answer.

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Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Industry Insight Webinar | How to Find New Clients Online with Legal Leads

Join us on March 3rd for an Industry Insight webinar with 4LegalLeads.com on how to find new clients online with legal leads.

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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:33 +0000

Women of Legal Tech: Hon. Judge Samantha Jessner

A Q&A with one of our Women of Legal Tech 2021 honorees, Hon. Judge Samantha Jessner!

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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0000

Legal Reader

Labor & Employment Law Blog

Upcoming Deadline for California Employers to Report Employee Pay and Hours Worked Data to the DFEH

Pursuant to Government Code Section 12999, employers of 100 or more employees, and at least one California employee, must report pay and hours worked data by establishment, job category, pay band, sex, race, and ethnicity to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The deadline to do so is March 31, 2021 and annually... Continue Reading
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:43:16 +0000

California Employers Should Be Aware of Updates to Leave Requirements

The Ninth Circuit and the California legislature recently updated employer leave requirements, impacting California employers. The Ninth Circuit recently handed down two decisions regarding leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), including a decision concerning what constitutes a “workweek” for FMLA purposes. Additionally, as of January 1, 2021, smaller employers in California will have... Continue Reading
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:21:17 +0000

Employee Separation Agreements Likely to Face Increased EEOC Scrutiny

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”)—the agency tasked with enforcing federal labor laws—was deputized by Congress in 1972 with authority to bring lawsuits against employers for violating anti-discrimination laws and retaliating against employees. Since then, the agency has made a concerted and aggressive effort to challenge, among other things, standard clauses in separation agreements that... Continue Reading
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:09:08 +0000

New Administration, New Direction as Acting NLRB General Counsel Rescinds 10 General Counsel Memos and Reverses Course on Neutrality Pacts With Unions

Substantial changes are afoot at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Most notably, these include the firing of the NLRB’s General Counsel Peter Robb and the rescission of ten of Robb’s General Counsel Memoranda. The New Acting General Counsel further ordered the withdrawal of an unfair labor practice complaint against UNITE HERE challenging a pre-recognition... Continue Reading
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:16:28 +0000

SCOTUSblog

Court clears way for indoor worship services in northern California

In the latest of a line of challenges to restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court ordered a California county to allow churches to hold indoor worship services. In a brief order on Friday night, the justices granted a request to block county...

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Sat, 27 Feb 2021 02:17:46 +0000

Rocket Lawyer

2021 Eviction Moratorium Extension and Tenant Rent Relief Update

Millions of Americans continue to struggle financially as businesses big and small fight to stay afloat amid repeated pandemic shutdowns and re-openings. Renters, in particular, worry about the possibility of […]

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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000

12 Inspirational Quotes from Black Lawyers Who Made History

The annual celebration and recognition of the accomplishments of African Americans that is Black History Month started as a week-long celebration in the United States in 1926. Created by historian, […]

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Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:34:28 +0000

Raising Your Profile as a Black-Owned Business During the Pandemic

The pandemic has caused financial upheaval for businesses across the country. From trying to find new customers to adjusting how to do business while keeping people safe, these issues have […]

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Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:03:55 +0000

Filing an Insurance Claim After a Disaster

Insurance is something you buy but hope you’ll never have to use. So unless you’ve gone through it before–and we hope you haven’t–you might not be fully aware of how […]

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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:06:00 +0000

What Are the Most Common Home Remodeling Disputes?

Disputes during construction and remodeling projects are common, from general breaches of contract to disputes over boundary lines and the quality of the work performed. Most home remodeling disputes can […]

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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:17:44 +0000

How to Transfer Rental Property to an LLC

If you’re a landlord, it means you’re also a small business owner and may benefit from establishing your operation as such. More to the point, you should really consider the […]

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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:27:47 +0000

What Happens When Your Tenant Files for Bankruptcy?

A tenant declaring bankruptcy is never good news for a landlord. Even if you’ve been collecting full rent so far, it means your tenant is having serious financial difficulty that […]

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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:05:45 +0000

The Crime Report

Can We Lower Urban Violence Without Police?

The common response to violence has traditionally involved law enforcement. But researchers and activists are turning to new community-based programs and practices that remove law enforcement from the center of the anti-violence conversation entirely, a webinar hosted by the Council on Criminal Justice heard Thursday.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:40:49 +0000

Tackling Overcriminalization in 2021: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Overcriminalization is as much a cause of America’s incarceration addiction as it is a symptom, writes a resident fellow of the R Street Institute. States are making some progress in reducing the number of statutes and regulations on the lawbooks, but there’s still a long way to go.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:35:34 +0000

U.S. Facing ‘Most Violent Year of Century’: Researcher

Criminologists and criminal justice activists analyzing the nearly 50 percent increase in mass shootings in 2020 are debating whether vaccinations and reopening schools and businesses will be enough to reverse this alarming trend.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:48:51 +0000

Utah Weighs College Courses for Incarcerated Youth

Under a bill presented to state lawmakers this month, incarcerated young people can choose a variety of degrees or technical certificates to pursue. Utah State Rep. Lowry Snow, the bill’s author, called education “the antidote to recidivism.”
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:51 +0000

Capitol Police Chief Warns of New Extremist Attack on Congress

Acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Yogananda D. Pittman told lawmakers that militia members involved in the Jan. 6 riot “want to blow up the Capitol and kill as many members as possible” during President Biden’s first congressional address.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:50:44 +0000