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The Closing: Trump’s Final Argument Must Be Clarity to Chaos in Merchan’s Courtroom

JonathanTurley

Trump’s lawyers are defending a former president who is charged under a state misdemeanor which died years ago under the statute of limitations. Three-legged Stool A classic closing pitch by lawyers is to use a physical object like a three-legged stool. If any leg is missing, the stool collapses.

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The Practicality of the Enforcement of Jurisdiction Agreements in Nigeria

Conflict of Laws

International businesspersons are more interested in economies that enforce contracts, protect and secure property rights, and have simple and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms in place. Investors may envisage multiple proceedings and the cost of such proceedings are factored into the contract ab initio.

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20 Useful Applications of AI & Machine Learning in Your Business Processes

The Process Street

Applications of AI in law AI applications in law are wide-ranging and can include: Legal research and analysis AI-powered platforms can quickly scan and analyze large volumes of legal documents, statutes, case law, and regulations to provide relevant information and insights to lawyers and judges.

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The Nigerian Court of Appeal declines to enforce a Commonwealth of Virginia (in USA) Choice of Court Agreement

Conflict of Laws

When it is said that parties make their own contracts and that the courts will only give effect to their intention as expressed in and by the contract, that should generally be understood to mean and imply a contract which does not rob the Court of its jurisdiction in favour of another foreign forum.” [4].

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The Path to Success is Not Always a Straight Line.

InHouseOps

For example, in supporting some of my company’s audits from a legal perspective, I learned information that was valuable in handling contract negotiations and other matters. For example, a big part of the contract negotiation piece of my job is being able to draft specific language to meet the needs of the business.