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OCTOBER 18, 2022

A recent debate between the Oakland Police Department and a civilian oversight body over whether or not the police should be allowed to utilize shotgun-toting robots may have been shelved, with the police relinquishing their push for official language that would have had armed robots responding to certain circumstances, but the department is not ending its pursuit of an authorized robot use policy, reports Sam Biddle for The Intercept.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

French building materials manufacturer Lafarge and its Syrian subsidiary Tuesday pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to conspiring to provide material in support of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and the al-Nusrah Front (ANF). Both ISIS and ANF are designated foreign terrorist organizations in the US. Lafarge must pay a total of $777.78 million in penalties and serve probation.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

“Florida voters will decide whether to retain 5 of 7 state Supreme Court justices; Three of the judges up for retention were appointed by Crist, two were appointed by DeSantis”: Allison Ross of The Tampa Bay Times has this report. The post “Florida voters will decide whether to retain 5 of 7 state Supreme Court justices; Three of the judges up for retention were appointed by Crist, two were appointed by DeSantis” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A group of activists, journalists and lawyers in Uganda Monday petitioned the Constitutional Court of Uganda to overturn the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 which criminalise specific uses of the internet in the country. The Act was signed into law last week by President Yoweri Museveni. The activists contend that the amendments violate the right to free expression, the right to practise one’s profession, trade, or business (such as investigative journalism) and the right to access informa

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

“Victor in Supreme Court Bostock Bias Case Settles Georgia Suit”: Chris Marr of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). The post “Victor in Supreme Court Bostock Bias Case Settles Georgia Suit” appeared first on How Appealing.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

“Iowa Supreme Court does not have authority to reinstate 2018 fetal heartbeat bill, opponents’ attorneys argue; Attorneys for the groups that successfully challenged the law in 2019 filed their response to recent arguments by attorneys for Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has asked the courts to reinstate the law”: Erin Murphy of The Gazette of Cedar Rapids, Iowa has this report.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Jihene Ferchichi is JURIST’s staff correspondent in Tunisia. She reports from Tunis. It is not unusual for a country like Tunisia to witness increased propagation of fake news and rumors, considering the deteriorating socio-economic situation the country has been experiencing the past few years. In this context, the State has deemed it necessary to intervene to limit the dangerous consequences of such practices.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

“Exxon, BP ask U.S. Supreme Court to review Baltimore climate-change suit”: Clark Mindock of Reuters has this report. And Lesley Clark of ClimateWire reports that “ Big Oil makes new bid for Supreme Court climate showdown.” You can view the petition for writ of certiorari at this link. The post “Exxon, BP ask U.S. Supreme Court to review Baltimore climate-change suit” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Two US congressional committees Monday launched investigations into Mississippi’s handling of the Jackson water crisis. In August, torrential rain and flooding in the Jackson, Mississippi area left approximately 180,000 people without water for days. The Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Committee on Homeland Security are requesting information from Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves on how the government plans to spend approximately $10 billion in federal funds to fix the state’s water in

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

“First Woman to Serve on U.S. Third Circuit Dies at Age 90; ‘She inspired generations of women to follow in her footsteps as lawyers and judges,’ said Chief Judge Michael A. Chagares, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report. The post “First Woman to Serve on U.S.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The High Court (HCt) of Delhi Tuesday denied bail to student-activist Umar Khalid. Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar dismissed the application and held that it has no merit. The court questioned Khalid’s “obnoxious, hateful, [and] offensive” speech and his use of the terms Inquilabli Salam (revolutionary salute) and Krantikari Istiqbal (revolutionary welcome).

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

“Cherokee chief voices support for Indian Child Welfare ahead of Supreme Court hearing”: Curtis Killman of The Tulsa World has this report. And Tyler Olson of Fox News reports that “ Texas family fights at Supreme Court to keep adopted Native American child due to law that favors tribes; Tribes warn case could deal severe blow to their sovereignty that would go far beyond adoptions.” The post “Cherokee chief voices support for Indian Child Welfare ahead of Supreme C

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

North Carolina reproductive rights groups Monday filed a motion seeking to temporarily enjoin a ban on advanced healthcare professionals providing medication abortions. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective requested the temporary injunction amid increased appointment volume from patients traveling to North Carolina from states with full or partial abortion bans. 23 states have enacted laws banning abortion entirely or severely limiting t

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What’s in and what’s out for client gifts this year? Holiday gift-giving to clients and referral sources was already perilous before the pandemic. With so many people working remotely and many offices maintaining COVID-19 restrictions, even a simple gesture like bringing or sending a tray of Christmas cookies is often impossible. Watch Out for Rules When Presenting Client Gifts.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Australia Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler Tuesday announced an investigation into the nation’s Medicare system after a joint investigation by expert Margaret Faux, the Australia Broadcasting Corporation, t he Sydney Morning Herald and the Age alleged that an estimated $8 billion AUD ($5.031 billion USD) is misspent each year. Butler suggested that Faux’s figures align with previous audits conducted by the Australian National Audit Office and acknowledges that, due to th

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

There can be only one. The post Rudy Giuliani And Jeff Clark In Epic Derp-Off To Be Craziest Guy Disbarred In DC This Year appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has outpaced her colleagues in questioning while participating in her first oral arguments on the high court.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many have never heard of a pharmacy benefit manager, mega-profitable companies that control what consumers pay for prescription drugs. The FTC’s new probe needs to go far to change the status quo.

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LegalReader

OCTOBER 18, 2022

You shouldn’t post pictures of yourself flaunting the latest designer bag you’ve purchased or the fancy meals you’re having at restaurants on a daily basis if you are aiming for spousal support.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Some cold calls you can't pass on. This is one of them. The post From Zealous Defense To Zealous Prodding: Ketanji’s Questions Keep Counsel On Their Toes appeared first on Above the Law.

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The Crime Report

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Photo by Tadas Petrokas via Unsplash. The anxiously awaited interim report into internal police misconduct at the London Metropolitan Police, released this week, makes grim reading. . The report, commissioned by former Scotland Yard chief Dame Cressida Dick last February following the murder of 33-year-old London marketing executive Sarah Everard by a serving police officer, was tasked with reviewing the standards of behavior and internal culture of the UK’s largest police force.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yale Law's response shouldn't surprise anyone, but it's disappointing nonetheless. The post Yale Law School Responds To ‘Free Speech’ Complaints By Cracking Down On Free Speech appeared first on Above the Law.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABA’s members, volunteers and donors have answered the call to help increase legal services and transform the justice system.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Congress has long been irritated by the Navy’s pace for sealift recap. One lawmaker says he’s ready to shake things up. The post One Lawmaker Wants To Force The Navy’s Hand On Emergency Sealift Capacity appeared first on Above the Law.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the Hamburg Max Planck Institute will host its 27th monthly virtual workshop Current Research in Private International Law at 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (CET). Symeon C. Symeonides ( Willamette University College of Law ) will speak, in English , about the topic. Infringement of personality rights via the internet: Jurisdiction and applicable law.

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