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US Senate passes bill allowing sexual misconduct victims to bypass NDAs

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On Thursday, the US Senate passed the ‘speak out’ bill which aims to limit the use and enforceability of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for cases of sexual misconduct in the workplace. The bill, introduced in July, now only has to pass through the House and be signed by the President to become law. It states: “With respect to a sexual assault dispute or sexual harassment dispute, no nondisclosure clause or non-disparagement clause agreed to before the dispute arises shall be judicially enforce

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“Four Years Later, Kavanaugh Probe Still Raising Questions”

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“Four Years Later, Kavanaugh Probe Still Raising Questions”: Cara Bayles of Law360 has this report. The post “Four Years Later, Kavanaugh Probe Still Raising Questions” appeared first on How Appealing.

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US federal judge dismisses Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against US gun manufacturers

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A federal judge in Boston Friday dismissed the Mexican government’s $10 billion lawsuit against major US gun manufacturers that sought to hold them responsible for illegal trafficking of guns into Mexico. A victory for US gun manufacturers, the decision by Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor held that the claims of Mexico did overcome the broad protection offered by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to the firearm industry.

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“The Supreme Court Has a Crisis of Trust”

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“The Supreme Court Has a Crisis of Trust”: This editorial will appear in Sunday’s edition of The New York Times. The post “The Supreme Court Has a Crisis of Trust” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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Iraq dispatch: protesters and police clash in Baghdad on third anniversary of ‘October Revolution’

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Gaithe Alwahab is a JURIST staff correspondent in Iraq and a law graduate of Al Iraqia University. Here he reports from Baghdad on the mass anti-government protest that took place in the city Saturday that was violently dispersed by security forces, leading to dozens of injuries to both protesters and police. . Yesterday was October 1, a day in Iraq that marked three years since the “October Revolution” first started in 2019, in which people from all of Iraq went out in the streets

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cybersecurity issues – October 2, 2022

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Privacy and cybersecurity 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 online security, often without our situational awareness.

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“Will the Call for a Yale Boycott Be a Wake Up Call for the Woke? Don’t Bet on it.”

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“Will the Call for a Yale Boycott Be a Wake Up Call for the Woke? Don’t Bet on it.” Jonathan Turley has this post at his blog. The post “Will the Call for a Yale Boycott Be a Wake Up Call for the Woke? Don’t Bet on it.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: September 24, 2022 to September 30, 2022

Broadcast Law Blog

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. At its September 29 regular monthly open meeting, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to update the FCC’s technical rules for full power TV and Class A TV stations.

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“Judicial Notice (10.01.22): Ho No He Didn’t! Pundits react to Judge Jim Ho’s Yale Law boycott, Latham raids yet another rival, and other legal news from the week that was.”

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“Judicial Notice (10.01.22): Ho No He Didn’t! Pundits react to Judge Jim Ho’s Yale Law boycott, Latham raids yet another rival, and other legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Judicial Notice (10.01.22): Ho No He Didn’t! Pundits react to Judge Jim Ho’s Yale Law boycott, Latham raids yet another rival, and other legal news from the week that was.” appeared firs

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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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US District Court dismisses the case filed by Mexico against the US weapons industry regarding non-contractual obligations

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Written by Mayela Celis. On 30 September 2022, a US District Court in Boston (Massachusetts, USA) dismissed the case filed by Mexico against the US weapons manufacturers regarding non-contractual obligations (among them, negligence and unjust enrichment). According to Reuters , the reason given by the judge to dismiss the case is that “federal law [Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act] ‘unequivocally’ bars lawsuits seeking to hold gun manufacturers responsible when people use guns for their

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“Dead Man Living: What happened when Alabama tried and failed to kill Alan Eugene Miller.”

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“Dead Man Living: What happened when Alabama tried and failed to kill Alan Eugene Miller.” Elizabeth Bruenig has this article online at The Atlantic. The post “Dead Man Living: What happened when Alabama tried and failed to kill Alan Eugene Miller.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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First Monday in October oral arguments; no conference this week

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It’s not just the U.S. Supreme Court that will be in the courtroom tomorrow. The California Supreme Court is also hearing arguments on its three-case October calendar , which was moved up a week from the original schedule. As usual, the arguments are being live streamed. Because of the oral arguments, the court will not be conferencing this week and there will be a double conference next week.

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“Can Indian Country withstand the new Supreme Court? The High Court is set to hear a case that will affect thousands of Native kids. Is it qualified to judge?”

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“Can Indian Country withstand the new Supreme Court? The High Court is set to hear a case that will affect thousands of Native kids. Is it qualified to judge?” Nick Martin has this essay online at High Country News. The post “Can Indian Country withstand the new Supreme Court? The High Court is set to hear a case that will affect thousands of Native kids.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Will the Call for a Yale Boycott Be a Wake Up Call for the Woke? Don’t Bet on it

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Judge James C. Ho of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently made headlines when he publicly declared that he would no longer consider graduates of Yale Law School for clerkship positions due to the erosion of free speech rights at the university. In my view, Judge Ho is right on the merits but wrong on the means. I do not believe that these students should be the subject of a boycott for the failure of the faculty.

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“Is Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch a Conservative — or a Wild Card? Nearly five years into his tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court, Colorado’s Neil Gorsuch has established himself as a modern textualist in the mode of Antonin Scalia. He’s also become something of a conservative wild card. Will that unpredictability extend to gay rights?”

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“Is Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch a Conservative — or a Wild Card? Nearly five years into his tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court, Colorado’s Neil Gorsuch has established himself as a modern textualist in the mode of Antonin Scalia. He’s also become something of a conservative wild card. Will that unpredictability extend to gay rights?

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Burkina Faso military officers stage coup against junta leader

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Burkina Faso soldiers Friday evening appeared on state television channel Radio Television Du Burkina to announce the removal of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba after he allegedly failed to stem a jihadist insurgency. Led by 34-year-old Captain Ibrahim Traore, the soldiers proclaimed , “[w]e have decided to take our responsibilities, driven by a single ideal: the restoration of security and integrity of our territory.” Traore suspended the Junta and the Constitution.

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“The Supreme Court’s Business Docket: Upcoming Supreme Court cases could have big implications for businesses.”

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“The Supreme Court’s Business Docket: Upcoming Supreme Court cases could have big implications for businesses.” Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. The post “The Supreme Court’s Business Docket: Upcoming Supreme Court cases could have big implications for businesses.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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“They’re Back: Ultraconservative Supreme Court Justices Hearing Cases Again This Week; The court’s conservative supermajority returns on Oct. 3 with affirmative action and voting rights squarely in its sights.”

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“They’re Back: Ultraconservative Supreme Court Justices Hearing Cases Again This Week; The court’s conservative supermajority returns on Oct. 3 with affirmative action and voting rights squarely in its sights.” Paul Blumenthal of HuffPost has this report. The post “They’re Back: Ultraconservative Supreme Court Justices Hearing Cases Again This Week; The court’s conservative supermajority returns on Oct. 3 with affirmative action and voting rights squarel

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“Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new term”

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“Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new term”: Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press have this report. The post “Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new term” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Pa. Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer, a Pittsburgh native, dies, called ‘a tireless champion for children'”

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“Pa. Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer, a Pittsburgh native, dies, called ‘a tireless champion for children'”: Rich Cholodofsky of TribLIVE has this report. Peter Hall of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that “ Pa. Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer has died; Debra Todd becomes first woman to lead court; ‘He was respectful, honest and carried himself with dignity and integrity,’ House Speaker Bryan Cutler said.” And in commentary, online at The

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“Giving Yale Law School The Heave-Ho; Another way to understand the boycott of YLS grads”

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“Giving Yale Law School The Heave-Ho; Another way to understand the boycott of YLS grads”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Giving Yale Law School The Heave-Ho; Another way to understand the boycott of YLS grads” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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“Apple, rebuffed in bid for appeal to shield Tim Cook emails, asks 9th Circuit for help”

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“Apple, rebuffed in bid for appeal to shield Tim Cook emails, asks 9th Circuit for help”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a petition for writ of mandamus filed yesterday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The post “Apple, rebuffed in bid for appeal to shield Tim Cook emails, asks 9th Circuit for help” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“A Jan. 6 Judge Was Targeted in a SWAT Hoax. He Likely Won’t Be the Last. ‘Swatting’ call sent police to judge’s home before hearing. Judiciary has backed bill to scrub personal information online.”

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“A Jan. 6 Judge Was Targeted in a SWAT Hoax. He Likely Won’t Be the Last. ‘Swatting’ call sent police to judge’s home before hearing. Judiciary has backed bill to scrub personal information online.” Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News has this report. The post “A Jan. 6 Judge Was Targeted in a SWAT Hoax. He Likely Won’t Be the Last. ‘Swatting’ call sent police to judge’s home before hearing.

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“Free Speech Is the Most Fundamental American Value; Why I oppose both Ivy League censorship and New York Times v. Sullivan”

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“Free Speech Is the Most Fundamental American Value; Why I oppose both Ivy League censorship and New York Times v. Sullivan”: Senior D.C. Circuit Judge Laurence H. Silberman has this essay — the text of a Constitution Day speech that he delivered last month — online at The Wall Street Journal. The post “Free Speech Is the Most Fundamental American Value; Why I oppose both Ivy League censorship and New York Times v.

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“Trump defends ‘great woman’ Ginni Thomas after Jan. 6 testimony”

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“Trump defends ‘great woman’ Ginni Thomas after Jan. 6 testimony”: Gabby Orr of CNN has this report. The post “Trump defends ‘great woman’ Ginni Thomas after Jan. 6 testimony” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.