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Has the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action Affected College Enrollment?

Law and Daily Life

In June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that effectively ended the practice of affirmative action in university admissions. The Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies, asserting that such practices violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Expert Witness Not Allowed in Six Flags Discrimination Case

Expert Witness Blog

Summary: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Expert Witness testimony not allowed because the expert provided legal opinions about discrimination, which is not admissible. In addition, the court rules that these opinions would not assist the trier of fact as he did not explain how he used the evidence to come to his conclusions.

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California's Secondary Evidence Rule: Helpful, Yes. But Not an End Run.

Evidence at Trial

Code §§ 1521 - 1523) provides a commonsense approach that begins with a simple general rule: "The content of a writing may be proved by otherwise admissible secondary evidence." Even simpler, the secondary evidence rule cannot be used as an end-run around the rules of evidence. Code § 1521(a).

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Do I Need An Attorney? Legal Considerations For Business Owners In North Dakota

SW&L Attorneys Blog

In small claims court, an entity may be represented in a small claims court by an officer; a person holding an ownership interest; a director or other member of the governing board; a trustee; or an employee. Secured from the supreme court a certificate of admission to the bar of this state; and 2.

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Rhymes and Crimes: Fourth Circuit Uses Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Drug Trafficking Case

Practice of Law

Watkins appealed the conviction to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He raised several objections on appeal, but we’ll focus on two: his challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence and to the admission of his song lyrics as evidence. All in all, the court of appeals let the conviction stand.

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Best Evidence Rule Requires Post-Level Collection for Social Media Evidence

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

In fact, given the unfortunately extensive but erroneous reliance on screenshots of social media evidence, The Best Evidence Rule could be cited far more frequently by opposing counsel seeking to contest the admission of such evidence. A case out of the federal courts in Texas addressed this issue head on.

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From Evidence to Misinformation: Courts Brace for Deepfake Challenges

Complex Discovery

Familiarity with the technology will help courts make informed decisions about the admissibility and reliability of digital materials. Ongoing Training: Legal professionals, judges, and juries need education on AI and its potential impact on evidence.

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