Researchers Believe Plasma Could Help Stop Omicron
LegalReader
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Convalescent plasma may help halt the coronavirus, but it is restricted by WHO and the CDC.
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As Russia shutters respected NGOs, European Court of Human Rights intervenes
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Exercising a form of injunction reserved for exceptionally serious cases, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR, Court) has instructed Russia to halt efforts to shutter Memorial International and its subsidiary organization, the Court announced Wednesday. The move followed two high-profile decisions by Russian courts this week to dissolve respected non-governmental organizations that were created to shed light on the victims of historical and modern political repression in the country.
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Make Prosecutors ‘Earn’ Immunity
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
When a witness embroiled in a criminal investigation is given a grant of immunity, it always comes with strings attached. The witness gets immunity, but society gets the witness’s information in exchange—all of it. If the information the witness provides isn’t truthful, or isn’t complete, the grant of immunity is withdrawn. The witness (often a potential defendant) pays the price.
War crimes prosecutor indicts nine for killing Muslims during Bosnia War
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
A war crimes prosecutor Wednesday indicted nine Bosnian Serbs for killing about 100 Muslim Bosniaks during the Bosnian War, according to Reuters. All nine are men who served in the Bosnian Serb army and are accused of killing dozens of Muslim civilians, including seven entire families, women, the elderly and children. The civilians they allegedly targeted lived in the southeastern town of Nevesinje.
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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Teaching in Prison: ‘You Have to Respect the Rules’
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Even before I started covering college programs in prisons, one of my favorite podcasts was Ear Hustle , which focuses on life inside San Quentin State Prison in the Bay Area. Nigel Poor. Photo by Eddie Herena . When I found out that Nigel Poor , one of the co-producers of Ear Hustle, first got involved with San Quentin as a volunteer professor, I reached out to talk about her experience teaching in prison.
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Rudy Giuliani Still In Disbelief That He’s Been Banned From Appearing On ‘Fascist’ Fox News
Above The Law
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Those billion-dollar defamation lawsuits will really kill your on-air time. The post Rudy Giuliani Still In Disbelief That He’s Been Banned From Appearing On ‘Fascist’ Fox News appeared first on Above the Law.
Afghanistan dispatches: long lines and long waiting hours at the only functioning bank in northern Afghanistan becomes routine for cash-strapped citizens
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Here, a law student discusses the plight of Afghan citizens traveling long distances and waiting long hours in long lines at northern Afghanistan’s only functioning bank just to make use of their hard-earned salary.
Black Tears: Lament For a Murdered Son
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Photo by Heikki M. via Flickr. A man should always be buried by his son. Instead I buried my son, Lil’ Treal, who died on Dec. 15, 2012?murdered by another Black kid. My son was a 17-year-old football star. He was a senior in high school with a 3.8 grade point average. He had promised his mom and I that he was going to get it up to a 4.0 before he graduated.
US calls on Hong Kong to cease targeting free and independent media journalists
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Wednesday called on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong to release several arrested journalists. After Hong Kong authorities raided Stand News and arrested seven senior staff members, Blinken released a statement asking that the PRC and Hong Kong stop targeting free and independent media. The statement also requested that the “unjustly detained and charged” journalists be released.
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“Iowa court to see lawsuit alleging ‘gross negligence’ by Tyson during COVID-19 outbreaks”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“Iowa court to see lawsuit alleging ‘gross negligence’ by Tyson during COVID-19 outbreaks”: Nick Coltrain of The Des Moines Register has this report. And Brian Flood of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Tyson Worker Covid Death Suits Rightly Sent to Iowa State Court.” You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit at this link.
Afghanistan dispatches: ‘My hands were shaking with fear of being shocked… My little sister was very scared and clinging on to me’
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a female law student reports on what she witnessed during her second visit to the passport office in one of the country’s major cities. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding her name. The text has only been lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.
“The Role of Justices and Judges in a Tumultuous Time: Judges, lawyers, law professors and even journalists weigh in on how the Supreme Court and other courts could help calm the divisions in the nation.”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“The Role of Justices and Judges in a Tumultuous Time: Judges, lawyers, law professors and even journalists weigh in on how the Supreme Court and other courts could help calm the divisions in the nation.” Tony Mauro has this post at his “The Marble Palace Blog.
Australia Old Parliament House catches fire amid protests
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Australia’s historic Old Parliament House caught fire Thursday during protests by a mix of activists. Reporters on the scene from 7NEWS Australia cited “conflicting reports” about the fire’s origin and the protestors’ identities. Protestors performed a small, traditional smoking ceremony outside of the building. According to Sky News , ACT Commander Linda Champion said police approved the ceremony.
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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“Justice LaVecchia won’t extend retirement, leaving Supreme Court on December 31; Senate still hasn’t confirmed Rachel Wainer Apter, who was nominated by governor to replace LaVecchia in March”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“Justice LaVecchia won’t extend retirement, leaving Supreme Court on December 31; Senate still hasn’t confirmed Rachel Wainer Apter, who was nominated by governor to replace LaVecchia in March”: David Wildstein of the New Jersey Globe recently had this report.
Germany legislature will enact law to protect COVID-19 patients with disabilities
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann announced Tuesday that the German legislature must take action to protect disabled patients and patients with pre-existing conditions in the event of triage caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Buschmann’s proclamation comes after an identical ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court. The Federal Constitutional Court consists of sixteen justices divided into two Senates.
“An Amazon Suit Encounters a Snag: a Judge With a Conflict of Interest; Nearly two years into kickback case against ex-employees and a vendor, an Amazon stockholding by the judge’s wife threatens costly delays.”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“An Amazon Suit Encounters a Snag: a Judge With a Conflict of Interest; Nearly two years into kickback case against ex-employees and a vendor, an Amazon stockholding by the judge’s wife threatens costly delays.” Joe Palazzolo, Coulter Jones, and James V. Grimaldi will have this article in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
US appeals court rules Intel can challenge Qualcomm smartphone patents
JURIST
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Tuesday that the United States Patent and Trademark Office erred when it dismissed opposition by Intel Corporation to potential patents by Qualcomm Incorporated. The Federal Circuit released two rulings over the tech companies’ patent disputes, one regarding multi-processor systems and the other regarding radio frequency communication systems.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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“Do We Have the Supreme Court We Deserve?”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“Do We Have the Supreme Court We Deserve?” Linda Greenhouse has this essay online at The New York Times. At the end of the essay, Greenhouse announces that this will be the final installment of her current column.
A New Secret Court Is Coming to Guantanamo
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The Pentagon is building a second courtroom for war crimes trials at Guantánamo Bay that will exclude the public from the chamber and will permit two military judges to hold proceedings simultaneously starting in 2023, reports the New York Times. While the cases for detainees such as Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and the four other men who are accused of plotting the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, would have hearings in the existing chamber, which has a viewing gallery for the public, smaller cases would b
“Pentagon Building New Secret Courtroom at Guantánamo Bay; The concept is to permit two military judges to hold proceedings simultaneously starting in mid-2023”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“Pentagon Building New Secret Courtroom at Guantánamo Bay; The concept is to permit two military judges to hold proceedings simultaneously starting in mid-2023”: Carol Rosenberg has this article in today’s edition of The New York Times.
Departing NYPD Chief Slams ‘Magical Thinking’ of Reformers
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Outgoing NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea. Photo via CBS-TV New York. Blaming the rise in violent crime on “misinformed” efforts to overhaul the justice system, outgoing New York police commissioner Dermot Shea said authorities should stick with the kind of policies that were proven to keep people safe. “I can also tell you that more than 80 percent of the people arrested for illegal gun possession this year are not in custody.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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Goodbye To 2021: Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out
Above The Law
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The antics of those in our profession, both lawyers and judges, continued to amaze this year. The post Goodbye To 2021: Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out appeared first on Above the Law.
Year in Review: Trademark Trends, Filings & Cases of 2021 – Part II
The Fashion Law
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The impacts of the pandemic have been far-reaching and trademarks have not been immune. Despite reporting an initial dip in filings early this year, the World Intellectual Property Organization revealed in November that that the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped companies – including those in the fashion, sportswear, and luxury industries – from offering up new goods and services, and seeking out corresponding trademark registrations (and creating new trademark trends) along the way.
Another Hit For Alan Dershowitz — See Also
Above The Law
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Not The Best Moment For Journalism: Alan Dershowitz sounds off on Ghislaine Maxwell verdict. Rudy Turns On Fox News: Welp, the revolution *does* eat its children. Do Something For Your Mental Health: Dial 988. Fund XX: The investment fund supporting women. The post Another Hit For Alan Dershowitz — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
LAPD Kills Five in Nine Days
The Crime Report
DECEMBER 30, 2021
The killing of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, a 14-year-old who died after police shot her in a department store dressing room, was just one of five killings by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in a nine-day period in December 2021, capping off a year in which the LAPD killed more than double the number of civilians than in 2020, reports The Guardian.
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