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UNHCR calls out serious violations of international law at Tigray refugee camps

JURIST

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi on Thursday expressed concern over the humanitarian conditions in Tigray, Ethiopia and its impact on civilians, particularly Eritrean refugees living in the four Tigray camps. He said he continues to receive reliable reports and first-hand accounts of the ongoing insecurity in the region and “grave and distressing human rights abuses including killings, targeted abductions and forced return of refugees to Eritrea” There is

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The World is Temporarily Closed: Communication, Onsite Work and Pandemic Productivity

The Estrin Report

The following is one attorney's view of how the pandemic has affected his work. Not everyone is having the same experience. There are some very scary stories out there, lots of successes, too many halls of shame and finally, acceptance. Here is Ted Wells, litigation attorney in Los Angeles. Communication with Colleagues and Support Staff I miss popping into my colleagues’ offices to chat or to hear their thoughts about how to handle this or that problem or motion.

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Court of Appeals of Tennessee Finds Declarants Subject to Subpoena Exemptions Are "Unavailable"

EvidenceProf Blog

Similar to its federal counterpart, Tennessee Rule of Evidence 804(a)(5) provides that a declarant is unavailable if the declarant is absent from the hearing and the proponent of a statement has been unable to procure the declarant's attendance by process.

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The World is Temporarily Closed: Communication, Onsite Work and Pandemic Productivity

The Estrin Report

The following is one attorney’s view of how the pandemic has affected his work. Not everyone is having the same experience. There are some very scary stories out there, lots of successes, too many halls of shame and finally, acceptance. Here is Ted Wells, litigation attorney in Los Angeles. Communication with Colleagues and Support Staff. I miss popping into my colleagues’ offices to chat or to hear their thoughts about how to handle this or that problem or motion.

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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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US Defense Department blacklists 9 more Chinese companies with alleged military links

JURIST

The US Department of Defense (DOD) on Thursday released a list of nine Chinese companies with alleged links to the Chinese military to be blacklisted under section 1237 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999. The Department said in a press release: The Department is determined to highlight and counter the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Military-Civil Fusion development strategy, which supports the modernization goals of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) by ensuring i

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“Merrick Garland may be the attorney general America needs; It is essential that the next attorney general be respected for his experience, intelligence, integrity, and impartiality”

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“Merrick Garland may be the attorney general America needs; It is essential that the next attorney general be respected for his experience, intelligence, integrity, and impartiality”: Senior U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf ( D. Mass. ) has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Boston Globe.

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Mexico will not prosecute former defense minister of drug-related crimes

JURIST

The Mexican Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR) announced Thursday that it would not pursue charges against former Defense Minister Salvador Cienfuegos. Cienfuegos was arrested in the US in October on money laundering and drug-related charges that suggested a connection to the H-2 drug cartel. The US dropped the charges against Cienfuegos in November and released a joint statement with Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero suggesting it would work with Mexico to p

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“Tribes want Congress to allow criminal justice compacts with Oklahoma in wake of landmark McGirt ruling”

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“Tribes want Congress to allow criminal justice compacts with Oklahoma in wake of landmark McGirt ruling”: Barbara Hoberock of The Tulsa World has an article that begins, “Some tribal representatives want Congress to allow them to compact with the state to deal with the implementation of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case regarding criminal jurisdiction.

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Top 20 Paralegal Blogs, Websites, and Influences of 2021

The Researching Paralegal

(Last Updated Jan 13, 2021), by Feedspot Blogger, [link]. A compilation of twenty paralegal blogs, each with a different focus and content. An excellent resource for beginning or experienced paralegals. I am honored to be listed among them. Each author of these blogs has at least one thing in common – a desire to share their knowledge with others in the profession.

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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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“Harris to be sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor at inauguration; Justice Sonia Sotomayor is another historic female first”

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“Harris to be sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor at inauguration; Justice Sonia Sotomayor is another historic female first”: Averi Harper and Beatrice Peterson of ABC News have this report.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 16, 2020

LLRX

Privacy and security issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and security, often without our situational awareness.

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“Boston Marathon Bomber Appeal Is Early Biden Death-Penalty Test”

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“Boston Marathon Bomber Appeal Is Early Biden Death-Penalty Test”: Jordan S. Rubin of Bloomberg Law has this report.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 16, 2021

LLRX

Privacy and security issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and security, often without our situational awareness.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“Business as usual for high court, despite riot, impeachment”

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“Business as usual for high court, despite riot, impeachment”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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UK Supreme Court rules businesses can receive insurance payouts for COVID-19 lockdown losses

JURIST

The UK Supreme Court ruled Friday that businesses can receive insurance payouts for losses sustained due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The public health measures mandated by the UK government amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in heavy financial losses to businesses around the country. Such losses owing to COVID-19 resulted in business owners to make claims on their insurance.

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“Federal prisons on lockdown in run-up to Biden inauguration”

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“Federal prisons on lockdown in run-up to Biden inauguration”: Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo of The Associated Press have this report.

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US Justice Department makes more arrests, files more charges in wake of January 6 Capitol siege

JURIST

The US Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continue to make arrests and file charges in relation to the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol Building by pro-Trump rioters. Acting US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen attended a briefing Thurday at the FBI’s Strategic Information and Operations Center, where he was brought up to date about the attack as well as about security preparations for next week’s presidential inauguration.

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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.

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“Man who argued Crow hunting rights at U.S. Supreme Court denies child porn charges”

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“Man who argued Crow hunting rights at U.S. Supreme Court denies child porn charges”: Phoebe Tollefson of The Billings Gazette has this report.

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The Big Sleep: CEO Mike Lindell’s Notes Reference Imposition of Martial Law

JonathanTurley

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has long been a diehard supporter of President Donald Trump. Indeed, on the day of the infamous speech preceding the riot in the Capitol, Lindell told media that he was confident that the day would bring vindication for the President. The statement left many of us scratching our heads since the certification of the victory of Joe Biden was only hours away.

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“Census due to count all immigrants”

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“Census due to count all immigrants”: Lyle Denniston has a blog post that begins, “A part of government anti-immigrant policy that President Trump and his aides pursued throughout their four years in office reached its end on Friday in a federal courthouse in California.

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“U.S. Carries Out Last Execution of Trump’s Term; Dustin Higgs, the 13th and final federal inmate to die before President Trump leaves office, was executed after the Supreme Court gave its approval”

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“U.S. Carries Out Last Execution of Trump’s Term; Dustin Higgs, the 13th and final federal inmate to die before President Trump leaves office, was executed after the Supreme Court gave its approval”: Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report. Heather Yakin of The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that “ Dustin Higgs, Poughkeepsie native, becomes 13th Trump execution after Supreme Court ruling.” And Ariane de Vogue of CNN reports that “ Supreme Court

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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“Trump Targeted the Mentally Ill With His Lame Duck Execution Spree”

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“Trump Targeted the Mentally Ill With His Lame Duck Execution Spree”: Austin Sarat has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate. Also online there, Mark Joseph Stern has a jurisprudence essay titled “ Sonia Sotomayor Condemns Trump’s Execution Spree: ‘This Is Not Justice.

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“U.S. urges immunity for Trump from rape accuser’s lawsuit”

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“U.S. urges immunity for Trump from rape accuser’s lawsuit”: Jonathan Stempel of Reuters has this report. Erik Larson of Bloomberg News reports that “ Trump Asks Appeals Court to Let Him Dodge Rape Accuser Suit.” Larry Neumeister of The Associated Press reports that “ US lawyers ask 2nd Circuit to nix Trump from defamation suit.” And Tal Axelrod of The Hill reports that “ Justice Dept. argues Trump should get immunity from rape accuser’s laws

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