JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Utah filed a lawsuit against TikTok on Tuesday, claiming the app harms children in the state by knowingly creating an “addicting” social media platform that damages children’s mental health. The state argues TikTok violates the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCSPA) in its complaint. The lawsuit focuses on TikTok’s “deceptive” and “misleading” conduct, raising three main aspects of its business that allegedly violate the UCSPA.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the realm of estate planning and asset protection, a living trust is a powerful tool that can help individuals and families secure their financial future. The creation and management of living trust paperwork are essential steps in this process. At LDA Pro Legal, we understand the significance of proper estate planning, which includes living trust documentation.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A UN special advisor expressed grave concern Tuesday over the rising threat of genocide and related crimes in Ethiopia. UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Alice Wairimu Nderitu called attention to ongoing battles between government military forces and local militias, highlighting the critical need to address serious human rights violations such as mass executions, sexual assault and the destruction of property.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the course of his adventures at the Elkhorn Ranch, Teddy Roosevelt wrote of seeing wild horses. The post How And Why To Make Your Voice Heard On Whether Wild Horses Belong In Theodore Roosevelt National Park appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a landmark whistleblower case, Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC , in which the court was asked to consider whether publicly traded companies can discriminate against employees who report wrongdoing within the company. Back in 2011, Trevor Murray joined UBS’s commercial mortgage-backed securities department.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Human Rights Office launched new guidance on Monday to improve laws addressing human rights violations in mental health care. The guidance encourages countries to rethink their approach to mental health policy so that the individual’s dignity and human rights are at the center of conversation and care.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

He's in a financial tailspin, and the IRS is another creditor. The post Rudy Giuliani Hit With $550K Tax Lien appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A Delhi official approved the prosecution of Booker prize-winning author Arundhati Roy on Tuesday based on charges of sedition. Roy and her three co-defendants, Delhi University lecturer Syed Abdul Rahman Geelani, Kashmiri separatist leader Sayed Ali Shah Geelani and Central University of Kashmir law professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain, are accused of criticizing the Indian government’s policy towards Kashmir in a 2010 speech.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

At HLTH, General Catalyst Principal Candace Richardson discussed some of the questions she frequently asks startups during investment meetings. Some of these include “Do you stratify your outcomes data by different populations to ensure your model works well for everyone?” and “Is serving Medicaid populations on your roadmap?

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JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Tuesday that compel California public universities to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001 (Repatriation Act), which requires state agencies that receive state funding to provide a process for the identification and repatriation of Native American remains and cultural items to the appropriate tribes.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

House guests allegedly found a hidden camera in the bathroom. The post Law Student/Son Of Buc-ee’s Co-Founder Accused Of Secretly Filming In Bathrooms appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The UK Home Office announced plans Monday to return asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge next week following an August evacuation of the barge over legionella bacteria being found in its water supply. Portland mayor and local councillor Carralyn Parkes attempted to incite a judicial review into move but was rejected by the High Court on Wednesday.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

“Justices Probe Fed., State Law Interplay In Maritime Insurance”: Daniel Tay of Law360 has this report (subscription required for access). The post “Justices Probe Fed., State Law Interplay In Maritime Insurance” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Indianapolis attorney Shawn Scott discusses what she decided to keep — and what she left behind — as she departed her old firm to start a new one. The post Start Fresh Or Build Back? The Tech Choices For A New Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court weighs South Carolina racial gerrymandering dispute (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) US Supreme Court justices skeptical of high bar for whistleblower lawsuits (Daniel Wiessner, Reuters) How new regulations impact abortion and birth control access in Texas (María Méndez, The Texas Tribune) We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Ma

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whomst among us? The post Judge Disputes ‘Undisputed’ Allegations In Peter Navarro’s Motion For New Trial appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A third person charged with insider trading ahead of a planned Analog Devices Inc. acquisition in 2016 pled guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy charges Wednesday, days before he was set to stand trial in the case.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If this goes anything like Jones's last court appearance, prosecutors will be rejoicing. The post Alex Jones Might Just Make An Appearance In The Georgia Election Interference Trial appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A judge in Leon County, Florida, ruled Monday that prosecutors can use a secret recording in the trial of a dentist accused of ordering the hit that killed Florida State University College of Law professor Dan Markel in July 2014.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Fake it 'til you make it. And then keep faking it 'til they lock you up. The post More Charges For Fantabulous Fabulist Rep. George Santos appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The former CEO of bankrupt energy drink company Bang Energy was hit with a $63,517 sanction from a Florida bankruptcy court for failing to comply with court orders regarding his use of the company's social media accounts.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

I was amazed at how efficient I was at handling tasks over the weekend. The post Attorneys Might Work More Efficiently Over The Weekend appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Michigan-based Honigman LLP's corporate department has gained a former McDermott Will & Emery LLP partner with a number of multibillion-dollar deals under his belt, the firm has announced.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

There are dope clients, and then there are dope clients. The post Louisiana Lawyer Gets In Trouble Over Less Than Legal Side Gig appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 11, 2023

An engineer convicted of stealing trade secrets from Analog Devices Inc. should have to cover the company's $600,000 legal tab with WilmerHale and Quinn Emanuel, since it needed an experienced attorney sitting in on the engineer's trial, Analog Devices told a Massachusetts federal judge Wednesday.

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