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AUGUST 8, 2021

US prosecutors announced Friday the arrest of two Myanmar citizens for a plot to injure or kill Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN) who represents Myanmar’s elected government. The investigative work of the FBI’s Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, which comprises special agents from various entities such as the FBI, NYPD, and New York State Police, resulted in these charges.

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EvidenceProf Blog

AUGUST 8, 2021

Texas Rule of Evidence 609(a) provides that Evidence of a criminal conviction offered to attack a witness’s character for truthfulness must be admitted if: (1) the crime was a felony or involved moral turpitude, regardless of punishment; (2) the probative.

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JURIST

AUGUST 8, 2021

On Thursday, Apple announced a new policy for child-safety measures on its devices leading to several digital rights organisations such as the European Digital Rights network (EDRi) and Electronic Frontier Foundation raising concerns over the privacy and security of the company’s large global customer base. The new policy scans messages sent or received by a minor’s account to warn children and their parents when they receiving or sending sexually explicit photos.

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Broadcast Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2021

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. In the run-up to the August 11 National EAS Test, the FCC released a Public Notice reminding broadcasters to ensure their EAS equipment is all updated, their EAS equipment can receive and process the National Periodic Test code (the “six zeroes” national location code), and their equipment is c

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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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HowAppealing

AUGUST 8, 2021

“Homeless outreach ordered to hire worker who opposes its principles goes to US Supreme Court”: John Bursch has this essay online at The Hill. Bursch is counsel of record for the party asking the U.S. Supreme Court to agree to hear this case.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

“Protecting public health from judicial arrogance; The groups lining up against the eviction moratorium are asking judges to disregard both the CDC’s public health judgments and the law”: Law professor Laurence H. Tribe has this essay online at The Boston Globe.

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LLRX

AUGUST 8, 2021

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

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 8, 2021

“The judge trying to upend California’s gun laws: ‘Blessed’ jurist or ‘stone-cold idealogue’?” In today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times, Laura J. Nelson and Kristina Davis have a front page article that begins, “For nearly two decades, U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez was a low-profile jurist handling routine immigration and drug cases in San Diego federal court.

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Patently O

AUGUST 8, 2021

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Mikey Campbell: Apple Challenges Patent Troll Targeting Maps Navigation (Source: Apple Insider). Blake Brittain: Apple Must Face Apple Watch Patent Claims, Fed Circ. Affirms (Source: Reuters). Atty. Jie Fei (Christina) Pan: Supreme Court of Canada Denies Amgen Leave to Appeal Decision Invalidating its Filgrastim Patent (Source: JD Supra).

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AUGUST 8, 2021

“Biden speeds ahead on installing judges”: Harper Neidig of The Hill has this report.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

In this On the Road Special Report, hear from National Conference of Bar Presidents leaders who presented showcase programs to evaluate the Covid-19 rollercoaster, lessons learned, and innovative ways bar groups are serving members. Incoming American Bar Association President Reginald Turner joined former fellow National Bar Association President Juan Thomas about the value of mentors.

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Law 360

AUGUST 8, 2021

Last year, as worldwide unrest over George Floyd's murder fueled demands for equity and accountability in multiple professions, Connecticut-based law firm Wiggin and Dana LLP publicly committed to provide $10 million in free legal services in 10 years for businesses owned by people from historically marginalized communities.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the investor-State context, consensual alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has long been viewed as an aspirational endeavor.

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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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JURIST

AUGUST 8, 2021

US President Joe Biden deferred Thursday the removal of Hong Kong residents who presently reside in the United States, providing a “safe haven” for citizens for at least the next 18 months. President Biden cited compelling foreign policy reasons for the action. This included the unilateral imposition of China’s National Security Law (NSL), which, according to Biden, “has undermined the enjoyment of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

The liability of online platforms relating to infringing IP material that appears on their platforms is an interesting topic.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

A new Penn Wharton Budget Model report could prove a headache for Republicans voting for the new massive bipartisan trillion infrastructure bill. Supporters insist that the bill would pay for itself. The Penn Wharton analysis destroys that claim as based on wildly absurd economic assumptions. While some members claimed the bill was entirely covered by existing of dedicated funding, much of the bill, or $351 billion, is deficit spending.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Government is offering co-funded grants up to $200m to encourage business investment in major manufacturing projects.

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Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

Because of the growing ability – and need – to reach consumers through telemarketing technology, businesses (and their call centers) face the growing risk of contacting consumers without proper TCPA consent.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

BLG's Energy Transition Series features leading companies discussing hydrogen, alternative fuels, and much more related to protecting the environment. In our second installment, BLG Counsel Kristyn Annis.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

On July 30, 2021, the ITC issued a Notice of Investigation in Certain Residential Presmises Security Monitoring and Automation Control Panels, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-1273).

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

On July 14, 2021, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario ("FSRA") released a revised version of its proposed Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Rule ("UDAP Rule" or "Rule").

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

Casual employee or not? Look at the terms of the agreement, not what might have been the practical effect of what was agreed.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

In addition to the guidance provided by recent changes to the FW Act, recent decision provides further clarity for employers.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

HC overturned decision that entitled long-term casuals to claim leave and pay entitlements reserved for permanent employees.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 8, 2021

Recent case confirms that insurers cannot rely on exclusion wordings citing the Quarantine Act and subsequent amendments

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