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UN warns situation for Myanmar children is ‘dire’ amid unprecedented anti-personnel mine causalities

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The United Nations (UN) said on Friday that Myanmar unprecedently has the highest number of civilian causalities from anti-personnel landmines, with children making up over a third of these numbers. UN experts have called for adherence to international law, warning that the situation is dire for Myanmar’s children. The Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor’s 20 November report recorded 1,003 landmine causalities in Myanmar, with civilians accounting for 84% and children accounting fo

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“Judicial Notice (11.24.24): Follow The Leader; Trump’s new AG pick, Cravath’s year-end bonuses, partner defections from Weil, and a Senate deal on judges.”

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“Judicial Notice (11.24.24): Follow The Leader; Trump’s new AG pick, Cravath’s year-end bonuses, partner defections from Weil, and a Senate deal on judges.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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Albania criticizes the passivization of minority home addresses by Serbia authorities

JURIST

Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned the deactivation of addresses of ethnic Albanian nationals living in Southern Serbia by local authorities and asserted that this practice violated human rights. The ministry added that Alabanian authorities are closely following the progress of the issue with Serbian authorities and that they remain open to dialogue.

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“The Ivy League’s Most Incompetent Team Finally Has a Championship; The Columbia Lions football team, which once set a record for futility, won their first league title since 1961 after landing in a three-way tie with Harvard and Dartmouth”

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“The Ivy League’s Most Incompetent Team Finally Has a Championship; The Columbia Lions football team, which once set a record for futility, won their first league title since 1961 after landing in a three-way tie with Harvard and Dartmouth”: Joshua Robinson of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Putin signs law providing debt relief for new military recruits serving in Ukraine

JURIST

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law on Saturday a bill that provides debt relief to recruits who sign up to fight in Ukraine and their spouses. Federal law No. 391 was previously passed by Gosduma, Russian parliament, on Tuesday 19 November, and comes into force in December. The policy provides for the cancellation of overdue loans concluded before December 1, 2024.

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Belarus opposition figure faces terrorist charges following extradition to Minsk

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Belarusian opposition activist Vasil Verameichuk has been detained in Vietnam and extradited to Belarus, where he faces accusations of terrorism and a possible death penalty, the opposition in exile said Thursday. On Wednesday state television in Belarus showed Verameichuk being taken to Minsk on an empty plane and led down the steps by two security officers, then taken away in a van.

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“Departing Mexican Supreme Court justice weighs in on judicial reforms in his country; Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena LL.M. ’98, who recently resigned from his position, offers his views on the controversial new laws”

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“Departing Mexican Supreme Court justice weighs in on judicial reforms in his country; Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena LL.M. ’98, who recently resigned from his position, offers his views on the controversial new laws”: Rebecca Beyer of Harvard Law Today has this report.

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Issue 4 of Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly for 2024

Conflict of Laws

Issue 4 of Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly for 2024 was just published. It contains the following articles, case notes, and book review: Katherine Reece-Thomas, “State Immunity and Sunken Treasure: Finders will not Always be Keepers” Anthony Kennedy, “Unanswered Questions” Michael F Sturley†, “The Centenary of the Hague Rules: Celebrating a Century of International Conventions Overmining the Carriage of Goods by Sea” 2024 marks the centena

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“An ad supporting Jenifer Branning finds imaginary liberals on the Mississippi Supreme Court”

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“An ad supporting Jenifer Branning finds imaginary liberals on the Mississippi Supreme Court”: Bobby Harrison of Mississippi Today has this news analysis.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Justice Department Indicts Alleged Swatters of Turley, Members of Congress, and Others

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Yesterday, I was notified by the Justice Department confirming that a recent swatting indictment includes the person or persons responsible for my own swatting a year ago. One of the defendants, Thomasz Szabo, was arrested a couple weeks ago. The indictment below charges two foreign nationals: Thomasz Szabo, 26, of Romania, and Nemanja Radovanovic, 21, of Serbia.

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“Pittsburgh efforts to regulate firearms likely dead after state Supreme Court ruling”

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“Pittsburgh efforts to regulate firearms likely dead after state Supreme Court ruling”: Julia Zenkevich of 90.5 WESA Radio has this report.

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SICL: Workshop on Providing Information on Foreign Law to Courts on 26 November

Conflict of Laws

As foreign law assumes an increasingly significant role in judicial practice, the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law is pleased to announce a Workshop on Providing Information on Foreign Law to Courts, which will take place in Lausanne on November 26. Renowned experts, both individuals and institutions, will delve into practical challenges and share insights, comparing practices from various countries, including England, France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland and USA.

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The Art of Attribution and Three Unlikely Theories of AI Authorship

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by Tim Knight and Dennis Crouch. In 2018, Dr. Stephen Thaler, creator of the ‘Creativity Machine’ AI system, sought copyright registration for an AI-generated image, listing the Creativity Machine as author. The Copyright Office rejected the application, citing the necessity of a human author under copyright law. After two failed requests for reconsideration, Thaler sued to compel registration.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Strategies for Managing High-Volume Insurance Claims at Your Law Firm

CARET Legal

By adopting strategic approaches to leveraging technology, firms can streamline claim management, reduce bottlenecks, and improve efficiency Handling a large volume of insurance claims can overwhelm even the most organized law firms, straining resources and impacting client satisfaction. By adopting strategic approaches to leveraging technology, firms can streamline claim management, reduce bottlenecks, and improve efficiency.

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Prime Contractors, Subcontractors and the Role of Default Notification in SDI Coverage

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by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) is marketed as a substitute for a subcontractor performance bond, providing coverage for a prime contractor’s losses due to a subcontractor’s failure to perform on a project. In a recent article for the American Bar Association, colleagues Michael S. McNamara and Lexie R.

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“North Dakota Supreme Court considers motion to reinstate abortion ban while appeal is pending”

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“North Dakota Supreme Court considers motion to reinstate abortion ban while appeal is pending”: Mary Steurer of North Dakota Monitor has this report.

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Nicaragua legislature unanimously approves constitutional reforms establishing co-presidency

JURIST

The Nicaraguan parliament on Friday unanimously approved partial constitutional reforms proposed by President Daniel Ortega. These reforms seek to change the political constitution of the nation by creating the position of “co-presidents” and increasing the president’s term, among other things. If passed, the reforms will see the president’s spouse and the president become co-presidents.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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“Will Trump’s former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump? DOJ officials say Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, knows its tradition of barring politicians from influencing criminal investigations, but he faces a daunting task.”

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“Will Trump’s former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump? DOJ officials say Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, knows its tradition of barring politicians from influencing criminal investigations, but he faces a daunting task.” Ryan J. Reilly of NBC News has this report.

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France activists organize over 50 demonstrations to protest violence against women and femicide

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Thousands of protesters gathered across French cities on Saturday to condemn femicides and sexual violence against women in light of the Pelicot trial and US president-elect Donald Trump’s victory. The protests also took place in anticipation of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women , with Feminist organization Nous Toutes organizing over 50 demonstrations.

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“Donald Trump Thinks He Won’t Have Enough Power”

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“Donald Trump Thinks He Won’t Have Enough Power”: Online at The New York Times, columnist David French has an essay that begins, “These are the times that try a constitutional conservative’s soul.” And online at The Washington Post, columnist Ruth Marcus has an essay titled “ Four ways Trump will undermine the authority of Congress; The president-elect is setting the stage for a vast, dangerous and unconstitutional expansion of presidential power.

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Halifax dispatch: protesters at annual security forum declare ‘Warmongers are not welcome in Kjipuktuk!’

JURIST

William Hibbitts is JURIST’s Deputy Editorial Director, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He filed this dispatch from Halifax. The atmosphere in Halifax was marked by contrasts Saturday. On the one hand, Canada’s largest east coast city and longtime Atlantic naval base was yet again hosting the Halifax International Security Forum , an annual conference attended by a plethora of high-profile defence officials and politicians.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.