JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ruled that Rukshana Kapali, a transgender woman, should be legally recognised on all documents as a woman without having to submit to medical verification according to a Wednesday report by HRW. As part of her campaign for rights-based legal recognition of gender identity, transgender law student Kapali has filed more than 50 lawsuits against the Nepali government since 2021.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

“Abortion care remains available in Utah after state Supreme Court ruling — for now; Abortion is legal up to 18 weeks while the state awaits a lower court’s ruling on Planned Parenthood Association of Utah’s lawsuit alleging that a near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional”: Emily Anderson Stern of The Salt Lake Tribune has this report.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Kenya Court of Appeal at Nairobi delivered a judgement Wednesday rendering the controversial Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The Finance Bill 2023 was tabled before the National Assembly on May 4, 2023. It was later assented to by the president on June 26, 2023 and became Finance Act 2023. The Act amended 12 laws, eliciting 11 constitutional petitions filed at the High Court, Constitutional and Human Rights Division, Nairobi.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

“I was a member of Biden’s commission on the Supreme Court. His proposals are only a start. The president can do more to rein in the court.” Nancy Gertner has this essay online at The Boston Globe.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

Amnesty International urged Nigeria’s government on Thursday to uphold human rights ahead of widespread youth protests against food shortages and the cost of living crises. The rallies, which were coordinated on various social media channels, highlight rising prices and economic frustration among Nigerian youth. According to Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi: The Nigerian authorities must ensure that security agencies respect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Wednesday that the Pakistan government should exercise restraint in dealing with ongoing protests in the province of Balochistan. It further called for releasing all those arrested for peaceful protesting and asked to restore internet access. On July 28th, conflict erupted in Balochistan when 14 supporters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) were shot and injured in Mastung while on their way to attend a rally over enforced disappearances in the region in Gw

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AUGUST 1, 2024

“NIH ban on animal testing comments violates speech rules, court says; D.C. appeals court rules that using keyword filters unfairly hid comments from animal rights activists”: Tom Jackman of The Washington Post has this report on a decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued Tuesday.

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JURIST

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Guinea court sentenced former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for committing crimes against humanity in a massacre in the country’s capital Conakry. At least 265 demonstrators were killed and raped in the September 28, 2009 massacre by Camara’s subordinates. The court acceded to the prosecution’s request to reclassify Camara’s charges of murder, torture, kidnapping and rape as crimes against humanity under Guinea’s criminal pr

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AUGUST 1, 2024

“AZ Supreme Court justice recuses in abortion ballot measure lawsuit where his wife is a defendant”: Gloria Rebecca Gomez of AZ Mirror has this report.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the 25 successful applicants for a shared $4.3 billion in implementation funding under the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. The grants will enable investments in solar projects , building energy-efficiency upgrades , the buildout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure , and the promotion of climate-smart agricultural practices , among many other projects.

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LawSites

AUGUST 1, 2024

I recently wrote here about an American Bar Association survey of law schools that offer AI classes. The survey found that 55% of responding law schools offer such classes. A Reuters news story picked up on that and reported, “More than half of law schools now offer classes on AI.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Welcome to your daily Twitter issue spotter! The post Elon Musk Finally Finds Someone Who Wants To Wrestle As Don Lemon Files Contract Complaint appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 1, 2024

TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton Dubilier & Rice have agreed to take R1 RCM Inc. private in a deal that values the healthcare-focused tech provider at about $8.9 billion, the company said in a Thursday announcement.

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The Process Street

AUGUST 1, 2024

Acuity stands out by providing top-tier services for eCommerce businesses. To maintain their edge, they needed a robust solution that could streamline complex processes, standardize operations, and support rapid scaling. This vision became a reality with Process Street. Patti Scharf, Acuity’s Chief Process Officer, first started using Process Street with her company Catching Clouds, a smaller team of 30 people who later merged with Acuity.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Remember, your career is in your hands -- don’t let anyone else dictate what you can achieve. The post A Practical Guide For LL.M. Students To Secure Legal Jobs In The U.S. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

AUGUST 1, 2024

AbbVie Inc. says it's still owed nearly $1 million by a Massachusetts biopharmaceutical company for materials and work it provided as the smaller firm prepared to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a potential cancer treatment, according to a lawsuit filed in state court.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Victory Comes In Fives: Sidley opens another office in California. Don Lemon Sues Elon Over Sour Dealings: Hard to deny breaching contract when you end it by saying "contract cancelled". Who Needs Water Or Sight?: Here are horror stories from the profession's favorite hazing exercise. Congrats On The Diploma! Good Luck Finding A Job: NALP prospects don't look great for recent grads.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Legal automation uses technology to automate repetitive tasks in a law firm, freeing up time for higher-value work. As a legal professional, you understand the constant pressure to optimize processes and improve efficiency to keep up with an ever-growing workload. The good news is that legal automation has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way law firms operate and deliver services to their clients.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

A new report showed that financial margins have leveled off for both hospitals and physician groups in recent months. However, costs for drugs and labor continue to climb. The post Providers’ Finances Are Steady, But Cost Pressures Still Loom appeared first on MedCity News.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld a state law that gives death row inmates a choice of three execution methods: electrocution, firing squad or…

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Swing by Hotshot's booth at the Startup Hub to learn how they can help you roll out practical, foundational GenAI training to everyone at your firm — and to discuss how they can assist in making the firm’s legal, business, and tech training better — and dare we say — more fun? The post Meet Me At ILTACON: Hotshot — GenAI Training For The Legal Industry appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Texas effort to deter illegal immigration with floating buoys in the Rio Grande River got a boost Tuesday, when a federal appeals court permitted…

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

I have spent a good deal of my career trying to get lawyers to spend less time with other lawyers and more time with clients and prospects. In many cases, a lawyer’s business development and networking efforts are more effective when spent in industry or business-related organizations than bar association groups. However, there are certainly times when relationships with other lawyers can lead to client development opportunities, especially when those lawyers don’t do what you do.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

No water for you! The post Who Needs Basic Necessities When You’re Taking The Bar Exam? appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: In an Attempt to Reverse Supreme Court’s Immunity Decision, Schumer Introduces No Kings Act (Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press) Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court’s immunity ruling (Peter Stone, The Guardian) Kagan’s High Court Ethics Proposal Poses Enforcement Challenges (Lydia Wheeler, Bloomber

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

Please take a minute to share your thoughts in this (always) brief and anonymous survey, and get a chance at a $250 gift card. The post Biglaw Professionals: We Want To Know About Your Dream Job appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. The Sixth Amendment gives everyone who stands trial for a crime the right to an attorney. For poor defendants, this means that they have the right to be assigned a public defender, legal-aid lawyer, or court-appointed attorney.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

You stay classy Sidley. The post Sidley Opens New Office In ‘Greatest City In The History Of Mankind’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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