Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Guest post by Janaína Albuquerque, International Lawyer and Mediator The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) has just published their first ever judgment on an international child abduction case in Córdoba v. Paraguay , which concerns the illicit removal of a child who was habitually resident in Argentina. The applicant and left-behind parent, Mr.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Tokyo’s High Court found the government of Japan not liable Tuesday for damages related to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and associated mass evacuations, leaving responsibility solely with plant operator the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO). The ruling also reduced the damages amounts of a previous court order from $414,400 to $165,000 for 44 of 47 petitioners.
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The Estrin Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Well, well, well, they said what about your performance? Surprise, surprise, it’s performance review time! You strut in there like you own the place, expecting a standing ovation, a raise that could buy a small country, and maybe even a golden trophy labeled “Employee of the Millennium.” But hold the confetti! Instead of the anticipated praise, you get hit with a review suggesting your performance is in need of CPR.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Amnesty International released a report Thursday alleging the targeted use of Pegasus spyware against prominent Indian journalists, rekindling apprehensions about government surveillance and press freedom in the country, following the 2021 Pegasus project disclosures that sent shockwaves through India. The report specifically highlights the cases of Siddharth Varadarajan, the founding editor of The Wire, and Anand Mangnale, South Asia editor for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Proj
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Patently O
DECEMBER 28, 2023
by Dennis Crouch Thus far US copyright and patent tribunals have refused to award rights for AI generated works. China has begun its move in the opposite direction with the recent decision granting rights to an artist who created an image using the popular generative AI system Stable Diffusion. The case of Li v. Liu was decided by the recently Beijing Internet Court.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 28, 2023
“Green Amendment case over massive landfill is under appeal; One of first tests for New Yorkers’ new Constitutional right to a ‘clean. healthful environment’”: Rick Karlin of The Times Union of Albany, New York has this report. And Austin C. Jefferson of City & State New York reports that “ Landfill case advances to appellate court, testing Green Amendment; Residents in Monroe County argue that their right to clean air and water is not being fulfilled.” Th
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Poland’s Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, issued an order on Wednesday for the liquidation of three prominent state media companies – television network Telewizja Polska (TVP), national radio broadcaster Polskie Radio and news agency Polska Agencja Prasowa (PAP). According to Sienkiewicz, the aim of this move is to ensure the continued operation of these entities, facilitate necessary restructuring, and prevent potential layoffs resulting from a lack
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 28, 2023
“How Supreme Court Practice Has Changed (And Stayed the Same) Heading Into 2024; With cert grants having slowed to a trickle, many appellate attorneys have shifted their focus to lower courts”: Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report. The post “How Supreme Court Practice Has Changed (And Stayed the Same) Heading Into 2024; With cert grants having slowed to a trickle, many appellate attorneys have shifted their focus to lower courts” appeared first on How
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a ban Wednesday on the Masarat Alam faction of the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League (MLJK-MA) for a five-year period under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in an alleged attempt to curb “secessionist activities.” The MHA alleged that the MLJK-MA and its members are actively “involved in anti-national and secessionist activities” in Jammu and Kashmir.
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HowAppealing
DECEMBER 28, 2023
“Access to abortion pills has grown since Dobbs; How activists, clinicians, and businesses are getting abortion medication to all 50 states”: Rachel M. Cohen of Vox has this report. The post “Access to abortion pills has grown since Dobbs; How activists, clinicians, and businesses are getting abortion medication to all 50 states” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The Pakistan Supreme Court held Wednesday that implementing the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act , 2023, which amends and curtails the court’s powers, did not violate any fundamental rights, instead, enhancing their protection and implementation. The court rejected arguments about potential threats to judicial independence and the Chief Justice’s role as the “Master of the Roster.” It emphasized that the Constitution limits the judiciary’s powers, and lega
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Suing lawyers for copying your brief is. a choice. The post Boutique Sues Winston & Strawn For Violating ‘Copyright’ In Rule 12 Brief appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Sri Lankan Prison Commissioner Gamini Dissanayake announced President Ranil Wickremesinghe pardoned over 1,000 prisoners because of the Christmas holiday. The exact number to be released is 1,004, comprising of 989 men and 15 women. A majority of those who were pardoned by the president Sunday are those accused of being unable to pay outstanding fines.
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The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
“In my head there was a possibility that it could happen, but I wasn’t looking forward to—it wasn’t my intention to do so … but I knew I had the potential [to kill],” Keith Jesperson, also dubbed the Happy Face Killer, explained over the phone from Oregon State Penitentiary. Reflecting on the sixth murder he committed, he described the narrative in such a detached manner, like he was reciting a work of fiction rather than a real event.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The Peshawar High Court suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) ruling Tuesday, which deemed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI), the party of the former Prime Minister Imran Khan, intra-party polls as unconstitutional and revoked the party’s ‘bat’ election symbol. Local news portal Dawn has reported having a copy of the order which instructed the issuance of notices to all parties involved by January 9 and suspended the Election Commission of Pakist
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
If you want to run an innovative law firm, try running your law firm like another sort of business. The post As If: Can Law Firms Act Like Tech Companies? appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The Washington Post (WP) reported Wednesday that following Apple’s October alert about alleged government hacking attempts on iPhones of independent Indian journalists and opposition politicians, Indian government officials swiftly retaliated against Apple. It is reported that officials of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), the ruling party, hurried to contain the fallout after journalists and politicians shared Apple’s warnings.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
No longer a haven for burned-out law firm lawyers, in-housers are burned out as well. Can AI help them stop feeling the burn? The post In-House Resolutions For 2024? AI Predictions For 2024? Phooey! appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Authorities from India’s western state of Gujarat launched an investigation Tuesday into a plane which was held in Paris carrying 303 passengers from India over human trafficking suspicions. A chartered plane carrying 303 Indian passengers, which was detained in France for four days due to suspected human trafficking, landed in Mumbai reportedly carrying 276 passengers on Tuesday. 21 of the total passengers are alleged to be from Gujarat.
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
A healthy legal tech ecosystem is vital for AI integration. The post Building A Treehouse: A Personal Journey In Establishing AI Usage Rules In Legal Teams appeared first on Above the Law.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The recent death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun-kyun highlights South Korea’s crackdown on drugs, one which draws a hard line against anything other than total abstinence, John Yoon reports for the New York Times. The policies have come under criticism from treatment experts who say that the authorities focus too much on punishment rather than rehabilitation.
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Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Health systems have made dozens of M&A deals this year, as many are seeking out partnerships to grow and protect their long-term financial sustainability. Here is a rundown of five newsworthy deals announced in 2023.
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In Mississippi, allegations of jailhouse rape, brutal beatings and corrupt acts by sheriffs and their deputies regularly go ignored by the state, even despite ample evidence, Ilyssa Daly, Jerry Mitchell and Rachel Axon report in an investigation for the New York Times. Out of dozens of publicly available federal lawsuits that described severe brutality and other abuses of power, their investigation found that at least 27 claims do not appear to have led to a state investigation, including accusa
Above The Law
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Want to ensure your discovery requests are not only FRCP-compliant but thorough and effective? Check out this Practical Guidance note on drafting and serving federal document requests under Rule 34. The post Document Don’ts: Drafting Discovery Requests appeared first on Above the Law.
JonathanTurley
DECEMBER 28, 2023
When my family and I were driving back from Chicago, a vote of the city council was revealed that perfectly captured the hypocrisy and politics surrounding undocumented migrants in major cities. The council voted down an effort to allow voters to decide on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city. The measure was defeated 16-31. During our visit, there were distribution areas of undocumented families near my mother’s house on the Northside.
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