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Missouri Supreme Court upholds inmate’s execution warrant despite prosecutor motion to vacate conviction

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The Missouri Supreme Court on Friday upheld an execution warrant for Marcellus Williams even though a prosecutor filed a pending motion beforehand to vacate Williams’s 2003 first-degree murder conviction and death sentence. The court initially issued a warrant of execution set for January 28, 2015. It later vacated the execution date after Williams petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus claiming he was entitled to further DNA testing to prove his innocence.

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“George W. Bush Aims for Strong Start on Judicial Nominations; But lots of challenges lie in his way”

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“George W. Bush Aims for Strong Start on Judicial Nominations; But lots of challenges lie in his way”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.

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Human rights organizations criticize China guidelines targeting Taiwan independence advocates

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Amnesty International and four other human rights organizations on Thursday criticized China’s new judicial guidelines targeting individuals advocating for Taiwan’s independence, calling the guidelines “a blow for human rights protections.” Amnesty International, the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network, The Rights Practice, the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty and the Capital Punishment Justice Project jointly condemned the guidelines, stating that the directives enc

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, July 13, 2024

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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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The Tech-Savvy Paralegal's Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Argentina court opens investigation into Uyghur genocide claims

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Argentina’s Federal Court of Criminal Cassation revived a complaint alleging that Chinese state agents committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Uyghur people in a judgement on Thursday. The complaint was filed by the Uyghur Human Rights Project , World Uyghur Congress and Lawyers for Uyghur Rights. The Court of Cassation ruled that the Court of Appeal of Buenos Aires’ agreement with prosecutors to archive the complaint lacked sufficient foundation and justification.

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Chile government announces arrest of suspect in murder of Venezuelan dissident

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The Chilean government confirmed Friday the arrest in Costa Rica of a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Ronald Ojeda, a former Venezuelan military officer and dissident who was living as a refugee in Chile. The apprehension was executed in response to an Interpol red notice, prompting the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to initiate extradition proceedings to bring the suspect to Chile for trial.

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Arbitration opinion filing Monday

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On Monday morning, the Supreme Court will file its opinion in Ramirez v. Charter Communications, Inc. (Briefs here ; oral argument video here.) Ramirez is expected to decide whether the Court of Appeal erred in holding that a provision of an arbitration agreement allowing for recovery of interim attorney’s fees after a successful motion to compel arbitration, was so substantively unconscionable that it rendered the arbitration agreement unenforceable.

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Australian Army private and husband arrested on espionage charges after allegedly spying for Russia

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The Australian Federal Police announced Friday that an Army Private and her husband have been charged with preparing to commit espionage. The ADF private, Kira Korolev , and her husband, Igor Korolev, are both Russian-born and were arrested at their Brisbane home on Thursday. The AFP reports that the Korolevs frequently used Kira’s ADF work log-in to access sensitive information about “ Australian national security interests.” She would guide her husband to access the informat

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“Senate Judiciary Committee sinks Biden judicial nominee Sarah Netburn; Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff votes with GOP to defeat nomination”

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“Senate Judiciary Committee sinks Biden judicial nominee Sarah Netburn; Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff votes with GOP to defeat nomination”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. Julia Johnson of Fox News reports that “ Dem senator helps block Biden judicial nominee amid controversy over transgender inmate.” Tiana Headley of Bloomberg Law reports that “ New York Federal Court Nominee Rejected by Senate Committee; Democrat Ossoff voted against Sarah Netbur

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Australia competition regulator begins review of $1.17B network sharing agreement

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) commenced an informal review on Friday of a proposed network and spectrum sharing arrangement between telecommunication companies Optus Mobile Pty Ltd. (Optus) and TPG Telecom Limited (TPG). The commission cited the legal test under Section 50 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) , which prohibits acquisitions likely to substantially reduce competition in the market.

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UK Labour government announces plan to cope with prison overcrowding

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New UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said in a speech on Friday that the fresh Labour government will temporarily release prisoners and place them under community supervision to combat overcrowding in the nation’s prisons. The government will reduce the proportion of certain custodial sentences to be served within prison walls by 10 per cent.

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CPJ demands safe and immediate release of Libya journalist

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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) asked the Libyan government on Friday to release television host Ahmed al-Sanussi from detention. The organization denounced al-Sanussi’s arrest, which occurred the previous day in Tripoli, expressing concern that his place of detention and reason for arrest were still unknown. CPJ’s Interim MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Program Coordinator Yeganeh Rezaian stated: It is unacceptable that authorities have not disclosed where he is bein

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Northern Ireland Secretary of State condemns effigy burning during Eleventh Night bonfires

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Northern Ireland Secretary of State and Labour Party MP Hilary Benn on Friday condemned the burning of effigies and sectarian symbols in Eleventh Night bonfires, according to statements he made to BBC News. Benn, who made the comments while attending a Twelfth of July parade, showed support for Northern Ireland citizens’ rights to take part in the tradition of Eleventh Night celebrations.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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US court dismisses former Trump lawyer Giuliani’s bankruptcy case for non-compliance with disclosure obligations

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The United States Bankruptcy Court on Friday dismissed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of former New York City mayor and Trump lawyer Rudolph Giuliani, citing his ongoing failure to comply with financial disclosure obligations. Giuliani filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2023, citing financial strain from a $148 million defamation judgment. This judgment stemmed from allegations by Ruby Freeman and Wandrea’ ArShaye Moss that Giuliani falsely accused them of election fraud during the 2020

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BREAKING: Former US President Donald Trump injured in apparent assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally

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Former US President Donald Trump was taken to a “local medical facility” after apparent gunshots rang out at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump confirmed that he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of [his] right ear.” The former president also said that the shooter and a rally attendee were killed and a separate rally attendee was gravely injured.

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