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HRW raises concerns about draft cybercrime treaty over possible human rights violations

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) raised concerns Tuesday about the draft Cybercrime Treaty of the United Nations over possible human rights violations. A UN Committee released the latest draft of the Treaty on September 1, 2023. The draft convention preamble acknowledges concerns about information technologies fostering criminal activities.

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New York governor signs bills to protect abortion rights

JURIST

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Monday signed six bills aimed at protecting the rights of those who provide and seek abortions. Hochul commented: Reproductive rights are human rights, and today we are signing landmark legislation to further protect them and all who wish to access them in New York State.

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“I, Too, Have a Human Form; In Justice Alito’s draft opinion, the pregnant body is erased”

HowAppealing

“I, Too, Have a Human Form; In Justice Alito’s draft opinion, the pregnant body is erased”: Irin Carmon has this post at the “Intelligencer” blog of New York magazine.

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United States: New York State Releases Notable Draft Regulations For Labeling, Packaging Cannabis - Harris Beach

Mondaq

New York state's Office of Cannabis Management has released draft regulations for labeling and packaging cannabis that may appear restrictive, complex and surprising — and that will likely spark vigorous.

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New York Reaches Agreement to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana

Hoban Law Group

Following multiple failed attempts, the New York legislature has finally reached an agreement to legalize cannabis for adult-use. Other attempts at legalizing cannabis in New York failed in prior sessions, despite the promise of increased tax revenue. billion and is expected to grow to $5.8 billion by 2027.

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LegalOn Expands from Contract Review to Drafting with Addition of 100+ Lawyer-Drafted Contract Templates

LawSites

market last December, today is announcing its expansion into contract drafting with the release of LegalOn Templates, a collection of more than 100 market-standard templates created and kept current by attorneys experienced in the applicable area of law. CEO, told me during an interview yesterday. ”

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In New York State Rifle, the court should look to text, history, and tradition

SCOTUSBlog

Share This article is part of a symposium on the upcoming argument in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. So far, New York isn’t doing well on the text. A preview of the case is here.

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