Fri.Nov 24, 2023

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Amnesty International: Abortion rights defenders face stigmatization and unjust prosecutions

JURIST

Amnesty International released a report on Friday urging authorities to protect abortion rights defenders, including healthcare workers, more effectively. The group interviewed 48 abortion rights defenders globally and found that these defenders have experienced increasing difficulty in their work as they have been subject to stigmatization and unjust prosecutions.

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“A Supreme Court case with momentous implications for government power”

HowAppealing

“A Supreme Court case with momentous implications for government power”: Columnist George F. Will has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “A Supreme Court case with momentous implications for government power” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Pennsylvania federal court rules election official should count undated mail-in ballots

JURIST

A federal court in Pennsylvania ruled that undated mail-in ballots must be counted in a Monday decision that could significantly influence future elections in the state. The decision further builds upon Pennsylvania’s ongoing legal battles over mail-in voting, which have been ongoing since the enactment of Act 77 , a voting reform bill in the state.

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“Why are U.S. courts afraid of the 14th Amendment? Because it’s radical.”

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“Why are U.S. courts afraid of the 14th Amendment? Because it’s radical.” Law professor Sherrilyn Ifill has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Why are U.S. courts afraid of the 14th Amendment? Because it’s radical.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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ICC judges allow prosecutor to move forward with charges hearing in absence of Uganda rebel Joseph Kony

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Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday allowed prosecutors to move forward with their request to hold a confirmation of charges hearing in the absence of Joseph Kony, a fugitive Ugandan militant who founded the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Prosecutors filed for a confirmation of charges hearing against Kony on 24 November 2022.

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South Korea appellate court orders Japan to compensate former victims of Japanese occupation sexual slavery

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The Seoul High Court rendered a decision on Thursday that ordered the Japanese government to compensate each of the former “comfort women” who initially brought a lawsuit in the Seoul Central District Court in 2016, according to South Korean news source KBS. The decision overturns an April 2021 decision from the district court and awards each of the 16 victims 200 million won (approximately 154,000 USD).

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“A $15,000 tax could undo parts of the tax code in upcoming Supreme Court case”

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“A $15,000 tax could undo parts of the tax code in upcoming Supreme Court case”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. The post “A $15,000 tax could undo parts of the tax code in upcoming Supreme Court case” appeared first on How Appealing.

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German police search properties of suspects linked to far-right movement

JURIST

German police announced Thursday that they searched 20 apartments of suspects linked to the far-right Reichsbürger movement. The movement has been accused of attempting to destabilize the Federal Republic of Germany and its state institutions. This latest series of raids took place in eight of Germany’s 16 states and was initiated in 2021 after police detected suspicious activity on the Telegram messaging service.

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UK to Join HCCH Judgments Convention ‘as Soon as Practicable’

Conflict of Laws

Yesterday, the UK Government published its response to a consultation on the prospect of joining the 2019 HCCH Judgments Convention. After summarising the responses received during the consultation, the Government concludes: 16. It is clear from the responses received for questions 1, 2 and 5 that respondents consider the merits of Hague 2019 to outweigh any potential downsides.

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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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Are You Reading Practical Procedure and Evidence?

Day on Torts

About eight months ago I started another blog, Practical Procedure and Evidence. I blog about issues relating to civil and appellate procedure and evidence that impact civil trial lawyers in Tennessee. Here are some recent posts: When is a Mistrial Appropriate?

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UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

Law 360

The past week in London has seen Glencore face a claim from collapsed hedge fund Eton Park in the wake of its bribery scandal, the ex-CFO of Peppa Pig and Teletubbies toymaker bring data protection proceedings against the employment barrister who represented him at tribunal, and Delta Airlines check in to fresh trademark proceedings against hotel chain Marriott.

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Effective Employee Onboarding: Insights from HR Expert Leigh Henderson

The Process Street

Imagine transforming the often-daunting world of employee onboarding into an engaging, human-centric experience. This is exactly what we delve into on the latest episode of the Employee Onboarding Podcast. Host Erin Rice, our resident people and operations star at Process Street, sits down with the trailblazing Leigh Elena Henderson. With over 20 years under her belt in corporate America, Leigh brings a whirlwind of HR insights and innovations.

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Oklahoma Woman Charged with Murder After Giving Elderly Mother the Gun Used in Suicide

JonathanTurley

Year ago, we discussed the controversial case of Michele Carter, a teenager convicted of murder after encouraging a friend to commit suicide. The case raised difficult free speech questions. Now there is another equally troubling case out of Oklahoma , though the criminal charges should be less controversial. Jaye Dee Watts, 44, (shown here with an apt shirt reading “Dogs: Because People Suck”) is charged with giving her 72-year-old mother a handgun after berating her and saying “Do

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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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Haiti human rights NGO suspends operations due to increase in threats

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The Center for Analysis and Research in Human Rights (CARDH) announced on Thursday that they would temporarily suspend their operations in Haiti due to escalating threats against its staff. CARDH has operated in Haiti since it was founded in 2008, but has steadily reduced its operations over recent months due to intensifying gang violence within the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince.

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The new SCOTUS Code of Conduct

SCOTUSBlog

Share Charles Gardner Geyh is Distinguished Professor and John F. Kimberling Chair in Law, Indiana University Maurer School of Law. There are things to like about the Code of Conduct that the Supreme Court promulgated earlier this month. It is a bona fide code of conduct—one that, in the main, tracks the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges. It follows the same structure, features the same five canons, and includes most of the same provisions that are worded in the same way.

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Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot

Customs & International Trade Law

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open for the public to attend in person or via webinar. UFLPA detention notifications in ACE cargo release available in certification environment The ACE Cargo Release Status Notification (V33) document regardin

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Tennessee judges rule state Senate map is unconstitutional, orders redraw

JURIST

A Tennessee state court ruled that a Republican-drawn map for the state’s Senate seats violated the Tennessee Constitution. In coming to their Wednesday ruling, a panel of judges determined that lawmakers incorrectly numbered the legislative districts in Nashville and that the Tennessee legislature will need to re-number the Senate districts in accordance with the law.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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No, Rashida Tlaib Should Not Be Sanctioned by the Michigan Bar

JonathanTurley

This month, the Coolidge Reagan Foundation has called upon the Michigan bar to investigate and sanction Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., over her comments on Gaza and Israel. While I have been critical of Tlaib over her rhetoric and claims on the Hamas attack and later war, I believe that such sanctions would be inimical to free speech and pull the bar into political controversies.

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Toronto police report rise in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes since October 7 attack

JURIST

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw revealed on Thursday a significant increase in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes in the city in an update to the public. The rapid rise of Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes have been linked to the ongoing war in Gaza , beginning with the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7. While statistics for overall hate crimes this year have yet to be published for this year, in 2022 Statistics Canada divulged that 847 hate crimes were reported to Toronto poli

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