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Amnesty International reports technology contributing to human rights violations at borders

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Amnesty International said technology is contributing to the growing trend of human rights violations at borders in a research briefing released on Tuesday. The briefing documents systemic exploitation of new technologies by state and non-state actors and calls for more stringent regulation of development and deployment.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Seller’s Guide to Due Diligence

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This meticulous review of your business, from contracts to customer lists, is called due diligence. Due diligence allows the buyer to uncover risks when buying a business. A data room is an online document storage platform where due diligence material is reviewed by the buyer. Litigation and potential litigation.

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UN concerned about human rights violations committed through use of counter-terrorism technologies

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The UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Counter-Terrorism, Fionnuala Aoláin, Tuesday expressed concern that digital technologies used to combat terrorism contribute to human rights violations around the world. She urged the implementation of practical solutions.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Due Diligence

Strictly Business

Due diligence is the buyer’s process of discovering and evaluating information about a seller’s business to confirm that acquiring the seller’s equity or assets is a sound investment. However, the process of conducting due diligence differs between transactions for a variety of reasons.

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UN experts call for moratorium on the sale of surveillance technology

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A panel of human rights experts called on the UN member states to place a moratorium on the sale of surveillance technology until there is a regulatory framework that protects human rights. The experts are referring to the controversial Pegasus Project, a monitoring technology developed by Israeli-based software company, NSO Group.

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The Future of Anti-Fraud Technology

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The rise of cutting edge internet technology within an increasingly globalized financial world has seen a parallel rise in financial fraud. How can companies stay ahead of the curve on beating back fraud with technology? Technology allows financial institutions to screen for suspicious and possibly fraudulent behavior.

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LTRC Roundtable Discussion: Technology Training & Support

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This month, we asked our panel to tell us about technology training and support. How do you keep abreast of the changes in the law and its practice, specifically with regard to the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology? In addition, I subscribe to various podcasts and newsletters focused on legal technology.