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DC trial court dismisses Amazon antitrust lawsuit

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The Superior Court of the District of Columbia Friday dismissed a lawsuit brought by DC Attorney General Karl Racine against Amazon for violating the District of Columbia Antitrust Act. Judge Hiram Puig-Lugo granted the motion to dismiss. Racine filed suit in May of 2021 on behalf of the District. The complaint alleged that Amazon’s pricing agreements imposed on third-party sellers were anticompetitive and allowed Amazon to maintain an illegal monopoly.

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“First woman on high court, O’Connor faced little opposition”

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“First woman on high court, O’Connor faced little opposition”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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UN reports over 2100 civilian casualties in Ukraine

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The office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) posted an update Friday noting over 2100 civilian casualties in Ukraine. Since the start of hostilities on February 24, OHCHR has verified 816 civilians were killed and 1333 injured. The death toll includes 59 children, while 74 children were injured in the fighting. 903 of the casualties occurred in Donetsk and Luhansk, two regions in southeastern Ukraine controlled by separatists and recognized as independent by Russia.

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“The Truth About the Yale Law Protest That Prompted a Federal Judge to Threaten a Clerkship Blacklist”

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“The Truth About the Yale Law Protest That Prompted a Federal Judge to Threaten a Clerkship Blacklist”: Mark Joseph Stern has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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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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Australia competition watchdog sues Meta over scam crypto advertisements

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced Friday that it filed a federal case against Facebook owner Meta, alleging that the company engaged in “false, misleading and deceptive conduct” by posting scam advertisements involving Australian celebrities. The ACCC claimed that the concerned advertisements encouraged users to invest in cryptocurrencies and money-making schemes by leading them to believe that the advertised schemes were linked to celebrities.

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Internet regulator demands removal of anti-Russian YouTube ads

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Roskomnadzor, Russia’s internet regulator, Friday demanded that Google immediately stop publishing threats against Russian citizens on YouTube. In a press release, the regulator alleged that YouTube is showing advertisements calling for the disablement of railway communication lines between Russia and Belarus. It alleged that the actions of YouTube are of a “terrorist nature,” which endangers the lives and health of Russian citizens.

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“How low will the GOP go in taking on Ketanji Brown Jackson? Josh Hawley lets us know.”

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“How low will the GOP go in taking on Ketanji Brown Jackson? Josh Hawley lets us know.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Australia imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks

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Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Senator Marise Payne announced Friday that Australia imposed financial and travel bans on two Russian billionaires and more sanctions against 11 Russian banks and government entities. Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ministry has amended the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations to include an addendum called the Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons for Russia and Ukraine.

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“Federal judges have already begun to drift away from hiring Yale Law clerks”

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“Federal judges have already begun to drift away from hiring Yale Law clerks”: Derek T. Muller has this post at his blog, “Excess of Democracy.

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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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UN chair presents report, alleges war crimes in South Sudan to Human Rights Council

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Yasmin Sooka, Chair of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, Friday presented the Sixth Report of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan before the Human Rights Council. South Sudan gained independence in 2011 and in 2013 descended into a civil war that lasted five years. In 2018, rival leaders came together for the first time and, in September of that year, signed a peace agreement between the government and the opposition leaders.

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“Ketanji Brown Jackson’s story is a triumph of American progress”

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“Ketanji Brown Jackson’s story is a triumph of American progress”: Philippa Scarlett has this essay online at The Hill.

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US Commerce Department grounds aircrafts over flights to Russia

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The US Department of Commerce Friday through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) effectively grounded 100 aircraft, both commercial and privately owned. These aircraft have flown to Russia in violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The owners and operators of the grounded planes include Roman Abramovich, Aeroflot, Aviastar, Azur Air, Nordwind and Utair.

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Expert Corner – How NFTs get their value?

LexForti

In this article, we get to understand, How and Why NFTs get their value. Today’s post has been contributed by the lawyer Andres Munoz (Litigation Parter – Romano Law) who is a New-York based intellectual property and commercial litigator; and by Stefan Ateljevic , who is the founder of BitcoinPlay. Andres Munoz | Litigation Partner – Romano Law (New York).

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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White House Mum on Hunter Biden Story as DOJ Acquires Additional Financial Records

JonathanTurley

In the aftermath of the New York Times admitting that the Hunter Biden laptop was authentic all along, the Biden White House has gone into radio silence — and few reporters are pressing the President for an answer. White House press secretary Jen Psaki previously spread the false claim that the laptop was Russian disinformation (as did President Biden).

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Australia: The pitfalls of separation - HHG Legal Group

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Separating from a spouse or partner can be emotionally difficult, as it involves making changes to many aspects of life.

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Will the New York Times Apologize to Sen. Cotton?

JonathanTurley

Every recovery program starts with the mantra that the first step in dealing with a problem is to admit that you have a problem. That cathartic moment seems to have escaped the editors of the New York Times in denouncing a cancel culture that they helped spread in the media. Many of us were both bemused and bothered by the editorial in the New York Times opposing cancel culture.

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Australia: The importance of maintaining corporate records with ASIC: Energy Resources of Australia Limited [2022] FCA 176 - Holman Webb

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To avoid personal responsibility for a company's conduct, retiring directors must notify ASIC promptly and effectively.

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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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“Judge rules Kim Davis violated couples’ rights. Jury to decide if she’ll pay damages.”

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“Judge rules Kim Davis violated couples’ rights. Jury to decide if she’ll pay damages.” Morgan Watkins of The Louisville Courier Journal has this report. Bill Estep of The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that “ Former KY clerk violated rights of same-sex couples by refusing marriage licenses, judge rules.” Jonathan Mattise of The Associated Press has a report headlined “ Judge: Same-sex marriage license denials violated rights.” Brad Dress of The H

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Australia: No talk provisions: the battle is won, but the war continues - Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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The battle for strategic advantage in takeovers is likely to move on from the no talk provisions.

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UK media regulator revokes Russian state-controlled broadcaster license

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UK communication services regulator Ofcom Friday revoked Russian state-controlled broadcaster RT’s license to broadcast in the UK. This revocation is effective immediately. UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorrie sent a letter to Ofcom in February, accusing RT of spreading disinformation and requesting that Ofcom take action if necessary. In response to the letter, Ofcom CEO Dame Melanie Dawes stated on February 23 that the regulator recognized the gravity of the Ukrainian issue.

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Australia: Natural disasters: Navigating business closures and employee leave entitlements - People + Culture Strategies

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Employers should check awards, enterprise agreements and employment contracts for any provisions about natural disasters.

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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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“Democrat Durbin Reaches Out to Republicans as Supreme Court Hearings Start; Lawmakers pledge calmer proceedings for Biden nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson after heated battles over Trump picks”

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“Democrat Durbin Reaches Out to Republicans as Supreme Court Hearings Start; Lawmakers pledge calmer proceedings for Biden nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson after heated battles over Trump picks”: Natalie Andrews of The Wall Street Journal has this report. And Joseph Bustos of The State of Columbia, South Carolina reports that “ SC’s Tim Scott says Supreme Court vote on Judge Jackson won’t be based on skin color.

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Australia: NSW par­lia­ment pro­pos­es mak­ing COVID-19 long ser­vice leave flex­i­bil­i­ty permanent - Swaab

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The proposed Bill will pro­vide employ­ers and work­ers with greater flex­i­bil­i­ty in access­ing long ser­vice leave.

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Australia: S100A and Trusts – what is the ATO concerned with? - Moore Australia

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Section 100A of ITAA 1936 gives the ATO powers to tax the trustee of a trust on "sham" distributions at a rate of 47%.

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Australia: Changes to Director Penalty Notice (DPN) regime - BRI Ferrier

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Directors with a DPN can no longer avoid personal liability by causing the company to enter a payment arrangement.

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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.