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EU data protection body launches investigation against coast guard agency

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The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) suggested on Thursday that Frontex (European Coast Guard Agency) is violating rights and data protection laws by not handling migrant data correctly when processing debriefing interviews before handing the data to Europol (EU’s police agency). The EDPS published a report based on an audit held in October 2022, which identified 36 findings, including Frontex using debriefing interviews to collect personal data which would allow the interviewee

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“Two Black Members of Native Tribes Were Arrested. The Law Sees Only One as Indian. A Supreme Court ruling barred Oklahoma from prosecuting crimes committed by Native Americans on tribal land, but some Black tribal members are still being prosecuted because they lack ‘Indian blood.'”

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“Two Black Members of Native Tribes Were Arrested. The Law Sees Only One as Indian. A Supreme Court ruling barred Oklahoma from prosecuting crimes committed by Native Americans on tribal land, but some Black tribal members are still being prosecuted because they lack ‘Indian blood.'” Chris Cameron and Mark Walker of The New York Times have this report.

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Federal judge declares Tennessee’s anti-drag bill unconstitutional

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Judge Thomas Parker, a judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Friday ruled that Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) is unconstitutional. In his opinion, Parker ruled that the AEA violates First Amendment rights. He stated that free speech does not extend to just words. Instead, the fundamental right covers an individual’s ability “to express one’s identity, and to realize self-fulfillment in a free society.

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“Not How He Wanted to Be Remembered: Two decades passed before the ghosts of the Rosenbergs came back to haunt Irving Kaufman, the judge who sentenced them to death.”

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“Not How He Wanted to Be Remembered: Two decades passed before the ghosts of the Rosenbergs came back to haunt Irving Kaufman, the judge who sentenced them to death.” Linda Greenhouse has this review of Martin J. Siegel ‘s new book, “ Judgment and Mercy: The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs ,” in the June 22, 2023 issue of The New York Review of Books.

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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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Florida federal court sentences man for assassination of Haiti president

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Rodolfe Jaar was sentenced to life in prison Friday by Judge Jose Martinez of the Southern District of Florida for his role in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. In Jaar’s March plea agreement , he admitted to “knowingly and willfully” providing weapons and personnel in furtherance of the plot. Jaar’s original indictment alleges that a group of 20 Colombian nationals with military backgrounds were recruited to “assist in the execution of a purport

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Thousands gather in Florida to protest law targeted at undocumented immigrants

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Floridians gathered across the state Thursday to protest a recently enacted law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants. In what protesters dubbed, “a day without immigrants,” thousands walked off the job to voice their disapproval of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s approval of Senate Bill (SB) 1718. In Immo kalee , Florida, dozens of businesses closed in support of the protest.

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What is Mediation and What are the Benefits?

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Share This Story! What is Mediation and What are the Benefits? M ediation is a process that involves a mediator, who acts as a neutral third party, assisting parties in reaching an agreement in various family matters including, but not limited to, divorce and parenting. Voluntary Process Private mediation is completely voluntary, both parties must agree to participate and sign an agreement to complete the process.

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Northern Ireland Department of Justice report highlights support for raising the age of criminal responsibility

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On Thursday, the Northern Ireland Department of Justice published a summary of various responses pertaining to increasing the minimum age of criminal responsibility. Former Justice Minister Naomi Long headed a 12-week public consultation in October 2022, where respondents gave their views on whether the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) should be increased from 10 to 14 years old, which would meet the UN’s international children’s standards.

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No Laughing Matter: “Life of Brian” is the Latest Battleground for the Future of Comedy

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Below is my column in The Messenger on continued campaigns to remove material from movies and comedy acts, including most recently a stage remake of the film classic Life of Brian. So far, John Cleese has told critics to pound sand and seems to be channeling Brian’s mother from the movie in declaring “He’s a very naughty boy! Now, p**s off!

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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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Canada NGOs request federal court block former Israel PM’s visit

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Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) submitted a court application, known as a mandamus, in federal court Friday urging Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino to deny former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett entry into Canada. The organizations that filed the mandamus include the Palestinian and Jewish Unity, Just Peace Advocates and the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute.

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US sanctions Sudan warring factions and suspends negotiated ceasefire

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The White House announced sanctions against Sudanese companies Thursday in an attempt to “hold the [fighting] parties accountable and to deny them the resources, funds, and weapons that have enabled them to perpetuate this horrific conflict.” The US announced the sanctions shortly before suspending the ceasefire extension the US and Saudi Arabia had negotiated between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).