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UN World Food Program asks Israel for humanitarian access through Gaza blockade

JURIST

Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Cindy McCain called upon Israel on Monday to increase humanitarian access to Gaza. McCain met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss the food crisis in the region. After the October 7 attack , the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) put a blockade in place in Gaza to pressure Hamas.

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Empowering Your Estate Planning with Living Trusts Preparation in Roseville

LDA PRO

Looking for Living Trusts Preparation in Roseville? Estate planning is a vital component of securing your financial future and protecting your assets. Living trusts are a powerful tool within estate planning, and the process of living trust preparation in Roseville is essential to harness their benefits. At LDA Pro Legal, we understand the significance of thorough and accurate estate planning.

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HRW: France draft immigration law threatens human rights

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned in a report Monday that a French immigration bill under consideration threatens to curtail human rights. HRW says the bill, which is currently before the French Senate, would weaken safeguards for foreign nationals being deported, allow the rejection of residence permits for failing to comply with France’s values, place greater restrictions on appeal rights and administrative procedures, and limit protections for migrant children.

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FTC Sees Red Over Alleged Misuse of FDA Orange Book, Puts 10 Pharmas on Notice

Above The Law

The Federal Trade Commission says more than 100 patents from 10 biopharma companies are improperly listed in the FDA’s official publication of approved products. Such listings delay generic competition, which reduces consumer choice and keeps prices high, the regulator said.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Colorado jury finds third police officer charged with death of Elijah McClain not guilty

JURIST

A Colorado jury returned a not guilty verdict on Monday for a third police officer charged in the 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain. Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard was charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in 2021. Woodyard was one of the five people, including three police officers and two paramedics, who were charged in a 32-count indictment.

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Federal judge dismisses some charges against opioid distributor

JURIST

US District Court Judge Jerry Pappert limited the liability of opioid distributor Cencora (previously known as Amerisourcebergen) on Monday in the case US v. Cencora , which is a case alleging the company failed to report thousands of suspicious opioid prescriptions, fueling the opioid epidemic. The government will now only be able to prosecute the company for failure to report suspicious prescriptions after October 2018, when the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) was amended.

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Stephen Breyer Is Confident Supreme Court Justices Will Figure Out Their Ethics Issues

Above The Law

SCOTUS will get around to doing something about the ethics controversies eventually, says the retired justice. The post Stephen Breyer Is Confident Supreme Court Justices Will Figure Out Their Ethics Issues appeared first on Above the Law.

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Venezuela objects to resumption of ICC investigation

JURIST

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber heard arguments on Tuesday over whether the court may resume its investigation into human rights abuses in Venezuela. Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, and Canada referred Venezuela for investigation to the ICC in 2018. The referring states alleged the Maduro government committed crimes against humanity, performed arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances for political rivals.

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“Supreme Court Seems Likely to Uphold Law Disarming Domestic Abusers; A decision in the case could extend far beyond domestic abuse by clarifying the scope of a court ruling last year on gun rights”

HowAppealing

“Supreme Court Seems Likely to Uphold Law Disarming Domestic Abusers; A decision in the case could extend far beyond domestic abuse by clarifying the scope of a court ruling last year on gun rights”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “ Court seems likely to allow gun bans for those under protective orders.” Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal reports that “ A Skeptical Supreme Court Considers Whet

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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Albania dispatch: bill requiring medical students to work in Albania after finishing their degrees faces constitutional challenge

JURIST

Emanuel Xhindi is a special correspondent for JURIST and a law student in the University of Tirana Faculty of Law in Tirana, Albania. Emigration measures in developing countries are almost always seen through a vague, public-interest lens, but their constitutionality may be dubious. In an effort to stop young doctors from leaving the country to work in the West, the Albanian government is pushing for a new law which would make it absolutely necessary for medical students in Tirana’s Unive

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“Adeel Mangi is top candidate for Third Circuit Court of Appeals seat; New Jerseyan would become first Muslim to serve as a federal appellate court judge”

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“Adeel Mangi is top candidate for Third Circuit Court of Appeals seat; New Jerseyan would become first Muslim to serve as a federal appellate court judge”: David Wildstein of New Jersey Globe has this report. The post “Adeel Mangi is top candidate for Third Circuit Court of Appeals seat; New Jerseyan would become first Muslim to serve as a federal appellate court judge” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Portugal prime minister resigns amid corruption investigation

JURIST

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned Tuesday due to an ongoing inquiry into alleged corruption. Upon announcing his decision, Costa said that the dignity of the tasks of a prime minister is not compatible with any suspicion regarding integrity, good behavior, or criminal activity. The investigation surrounding Costa is looking into alleged misuses of funds, active and passive corruption by political figures, and influence peddling.

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“Delays plague US judiciary’s financial disclosure database”

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“Delays plague US judiciary’s financial disclosure database”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report. The post “Delays plague US judiciary’s financial disclosure database” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2023)

Above The Law

Who will be the winner of our fourteenth annual law-related Halloween costume competition? The post ATL’s Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest: The Finalists (2023) appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Texas, Biden administration square off in court over emergency abortions”

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“Texas, Biden administration square off in court over emergency abortions”: Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report. Kevin McGill of The Associated Press reports that “ Biden administration guidance on abortion to save mother’s life argued at appeals court.” And Eleanor Klibanoff of The Texas Tribune reports that “ Appeals court considers Texas’ challenge to federal abortion guidance; The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act requires hospitals to sta

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Federal Prosecutor Benchslapped Over ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ Press Release

Above The Law

The judge said it could jeopardize the defendant's right to a fair trial. The post Federal Prosecutor Benchslapped Over ‘Gratuitously Hyperbolic’ Press Release appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion; The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure; The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe”

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“Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion; The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure; The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe”: Kate Zernike of The New York Times has this report. The post “Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion; The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure; The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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9 Years After Law Professor Murdered, Jury Finds Charlie Adelson Guilty

Above The Law

Conviction in the murder-for-hire plot that killed Dan Markel. The post 9 Years After Law Professor Murdered, Jury Finds Charlie Adelson Guilty appeared first on Above the Law.

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“The Supreme Court’s Big Gun Case Was Humiliating for the Justices”

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“The Supreme Court’s Big Gun Case Was Humiliating for the Justices”: Jay Willis has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. And online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay titled “ The Supreme Court appears poised to rein in its worst decision on guns; Reason and basic human decency seemed to prevail at the Supreme Court’s big argument about whether domestic abusers should be armed.” The post “The Supreme Court’s Big Gun Case Was Humiliating for the Justices”

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Alabama inmate may be first person to be executed this way

ABA Journal

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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“The Dan Markel Case: Charlie Adelson, Convicted; Here are answers to your FAQs — including who might be prosecuted next.”

HowAppealing

“The Dan Markel Case: Charlie Adelson, Convicted; Here are answers to your FAQs — including who might be prosecuted next.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “The Dan Markel Case: Charlie Adelson, Convicted; Here are answers to your FAQs — including who might be prosecuted next.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Cohen Ziffer’s Managing Partner On Why Choosing A Boutique Firm May Be The Best Career Move You Make

Above The Law

The leader of this boutique firm has the scoop on what makes boutique life so enjoyable for lawyers, from compensation to culture to gaining hands-on experience. The post Cohen Ziffer’s Managing Partner On Why Choosing A Boutique Firm May Be The Best Career Move You Make appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Judging as plumbing: In praise of a practical solution to Moore v. United States.”

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“Judging as plumbing: In praise of a practical solution to Moore v. United States.” Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” The post “Judging as plumbing: In praise of a practical solution to Moore v. United States.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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3 Questions For Advocates For Women Inventors (Part II)

Above The Law

Experienced and entrepreneurial patent lawyers like Carolyn Favorito are thinking of ways to make the daunting cost of securing IP protection more manageable for female clients. The post 3 Questions For Advocates For Women Inventors (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court sounds wary of extending gun rights to domestic abusers”

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“Supreme Court sounds wary of extending gun rights to domestic abusers”: David G. Savage of The Los Angeles Times has this report. And Mark Sherman of The Associated Press reports that “ The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims.” The post “Supreme Court sounds wary of extending gun rights to domestic abusers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.