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Spain ombudsman report on Catholic Church reveals more than 1 in 200 faced sexual abuse

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A report released by Spanish Ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo on Friday found that priests within the Catholic Church have abused more than 1 in every 200 Spaniards. The report was presented to the Spanish Parliament on Friday and aimed to ensure that the perpetrators are held responsible and accountable for their actions. The ombudsman also sought to create greater awareness about the issue of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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Listing Agent: Contingency Law Firms Should Utilize a Payoff Sheet

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Contingency firms scratch a bunch of lottery tickets, and sometimes get a (big) hit. I mean, it’s a little better than the lottery, because there is some skill involved; but, it is a lottery. So, when that endorphin rush of a big hit, um. hits – it’s easy to just plow that money into a new Maserati. But, you have other obligations , as well. The best strategy to employ, then, is to create a payoff sheet for settlements.

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US federal appeals court finds Texas Governor immune from private lawsuit over migrant order

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Friday that the doctrine of sovereign immunity bars private individuals from suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott over Executive Order GA-37. The order, signed by Abbott in July 2021, prohibits private individuals from transporting migrants who were previously detained or subject to expulsion from the US.

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Guess, Work: Regular Incentives Work Better Than Ad Hoc Bonuses

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms lack structure, generally; and, that’s also true of how they compensate their lawyers, beyond their salaries. And, that’s maybe the most dangerous game to be playing in the current hiring environment – because, if you can’t keep your current staff happy, they’re more likely to be able to find an alternate position, easier and faster than they ever have before.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.

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Iran teenager dies after alleged encounter with morality police

JURIST

The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran’s state media, reported on Saturday that teenager Armita Geravand died after weeks of being in a comatose state attributed to severe brain injuries. Geravand sustained these injuries during an alleged encounter with morality police officers at the Tehran Metro station on October 1, where she was found not wearing a hijab, in contravention of Iran’s longstanding mandatory hijab law.

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“Supreme Court wades into social media wars over free speech; Three major issues on the role of social media in society are before the justices, with oral arguments in the first two cases taking place this week”

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“Supreme Court wades into social media wars over free speech; Three major issues on the role of social media in society are before the justices, with oral arguments in the first two cases taking place this week”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report. And in commentary, Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal will contain an editorial titled “ The Supreme Court Gets a Social-Media Test; The Justices will consider whether public officials can block citizens from

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Health Exec: We Have No Choice But To Embrace AI

Above The Law

Providers who don’t take advantage of AI will get “left behind,” said Dr. Shantanu Gaur, founder and CEO of Allurion Technologies, during a panel discussion at INVEST Digital Health.

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“Judge James Ho warns college campuses have become a danger to American ideals”

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“Judge James Ho warns college campuses have become a danger to American ideals”: Breccan F. Thies of Washington Examiner has this report. The post “Judge James Ho warns college campuses have become a danger to American ideals” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, October 29, 2023

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, 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 online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage

A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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“U.S. Supreme Court might consider Grants Pass homelessness case; The case stems from a ruling in 2020 from a court in Medford”

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“U.S. Supreme Court might consider Grants Pass homelessness case; The case stems from a ruling in 2020 from a court in Medford”: Jane Vaughan of Jefferson Public Radio has this report. And in related commentary, in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal, columnist Andy Kessler will have an op-ed titled “ Three Ideas to End Tent Cities; Changing a few laws and tightening border security could reduce urban homelessness.” The post “U.S.

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EAPIL Winter School in European Private International Law (12–16 Feb 2024 in Como, Italy)

Conflict of Laws

In cooperation with the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures of the University of Insubria (Italy), the Law Faculty of the University of Murcia (Spain) and the Law Faculty of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland), the European Association for Private International Law (EAPIL) has created a Winter School in European Private International Law.

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“How the US supreme court and an Idaho couple upended wetlands protection; Experts fear half of the 290m wetland acres have lost federal protection and could be at risk from developers”

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“How the US supreme court and an Idaho couple upended wetlands protection; Experts fear half of the 290m wetland acres have lost federal protection and could be at risk from developers”: Oliver Milman of The Guardian has this report. The post “How the US supreme court and an Idaho couple upended wetlands protection; Experts fear half of the 290m wetland acres have lost federal protection and could be at risk from developers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The ACA Contraceptive Mandate (Part 2)

FDA Law Blog

By Michelle L. Butler — Just over two years ago, I wrote about the challenges with implementation of the contraceptive mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). You will recall that, despite the ACA, a 2019 HRSA Guideline , and guidance from the federal agencies responsible for enforcing the contraceptive coverage requirement of the ACA (the Departments), women seeking contraceptives that were not specifically identified on an FDA Birth Control Guide were encountering roa

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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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“Can Police Simply Take Your Car? Due-process principles require the Supreme Court to impose limits on the practice of civil forfeiture.”

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“Can Police Simply Take Your Car? Due-process principles require the Supreme Court to impose limits on the practice of civil forfeiture.” Rob Johnson and Wesley Hottot will have this op-ed in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Can Police Simply Take Your Car? Due-process principles require the Supreme Court to impose limits on the practice of civil forfeiture.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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US lawmaker George Santos pleads not guilty to 23 count superseding indictment

JURIST

US Representative George Santos (R-NY) pleaded not guilty Friday to 23 federal crimes contained in a superseding indictment. Santos was accused of nine counts of wire fraud, four counts of making false statements, three counts of unlawful money transfers amounting to over $10,000, two counts of falsifying records or documents, two counts of aggravated identity theft, access device fraud, theft of public money and conspiracy to commit offense against the US.

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“Criminal Appeals from the Federal Public Defender’s Perspective | Matthew Wright”

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“Criminal Appeals from the Federal Public Defender’s Perspective | Matthew Wright”: This episode of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast appeared online on February 3, 2022. On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, attorney Wright will be joining the ranks of those making their first U.S. Supreme Court oral argument this Term when he argues on behalf of the respondent in United States v.

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At least 3 dead in Mozambique election protests

JURIST

Violence broke out in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on Saturday between Mozambican security forces and demonstrators protesting the results of the local elections. Confrontations were also reported in the cities of Nampula and Nacala. Security forces are said to have been using disproportionate force, including tear gas and live bullets, to disperse the protesters.

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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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“Faced with abortion bans, doctors beg hospitals for help with key decisions; Vague state laws, and a lack of guidance on how to interpret them, have led to some patients being denied care until they are critically ill”

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“Faced with abortion bans, doctors beg hospitals for help with key decisions; Vague state laws, and a lack of guidance on how to interpret them, have led to some patients being denied care until they are critically ill”: Caroline Kitchener and Dan Diamond of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Faced with abortion bans, doctors beg hospitals for help with key decisions; Vague state laws, and a lack of guidance on how to interpret them, have led to some patients being

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Jack Smith’s War on Free Speech: Attorney General Garland Should Rein in His Special Counsel

JonathanTurley

Below is my column in The Messenger on the renewed effort of Special Counsel Jack Smith to gag former President Donald Trump. At the same time, Judge Arthur Engoron has repeatedly fined Trump for his public statements about the New York fraud case. Engoron declared this week “Anybody can run for president. I am going to protect my staff.” There is widespread support for barring attacks on court staff and Trump did attack the Court’s clerk in a prior posting.

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“Judicial Notice (10.28.23): Abandon All Hope; A guide to the new Justice Thomas controversy, ‘Hail Mary’ tactics from SBF and Charlie Adelson, Stroock’s last stand, and other legal news from the week that was.”

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“Judicial Notice (10.28.23): Abandon All Hope; A guide to the new Justice Thomas controversy, ‘Hail Mary’ tactics from SBF and Charlie Adelson, Stroock’s last stand, and other legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Judicial Notice (10.28.23): Abandon All Hope; A guide to the new Justice Thomas controversy, ‘Hail Mary’ tactics from SBF and Charlie Adelson, Stroo

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Communication blackout in Gaza follows Israel airstrikes, ground operation

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Gaza experienced communication blackouts on Saturday following Israeli airstrikes and expanded ground operations, the Palestine Telecommunications Company ( Paltel) reported. Paltel said that “the heavy bombardment of the last hour has caused the destruction of all remaining international tracks linking Gaza to the outside world.” The internet blackout, resulting in complete loss of communication with Gaza, drew global concern and criticism from human rights groups who believe the c

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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“‘It’s 2023, for heaven’s sake’: 7th Circuit orders district court to consider reasonableness of wheelchair-accessible ramp at Shelbyville Post Office.”

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“‘It’s 2023, for heaven’s sake’: 7th Circuit orders district court to consider reasonableness of wheelchair-accessible ramp at Shelbyville Post Office.” Alexa Shrake of The Indiana Lawyer has this post. And Bernie Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Accommodations for Postal Customer in Wheelchair Were Inadequate; Postal Service wouldn’t install ramp at customer’s post office; Customer told to use online services, other locations ” (subscription required for full a

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“Louisiana Mother of Autistic Child Hit by Teacher Files Supreme Court Petition; School officials in three states are effectively immune from lawsuits over excessive corporal punishment; A Louisiana mother is asking the Supreme Court to step in”

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“Louisiana Mother of Autistic Child Hit by Teacher Files Supreme Court Petition; School officials in three states are effectively immune from lawsuits over excessive corporal punishment; A Louisiana mother is asking the Supreme Court to step in”: C.J. Ciaramella has this post online at Reason. You can view the cert. petition at this link.

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“Federal Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in Election Case; Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that her order should stay in effect while the former president’s lawyers pursue an appeal”

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“Federal Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in Election Case; Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that her order should stay in effect while the former president’s lawyers pursue an appeal”: Alan Feuer of The New York Times has this report. And Rachel Weiner and Spencer S. Hsu of The Washington Post report that “ Judge reimposes restrictions on Trump’s speech in Jan. 6 case.” The post “Federal Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in Election Case; Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled th

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