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China amends tobacco monopoly law to include e-cigarettes and vaping

JURIST

The State Council of China amended its tobacco monopoly law Friday to include regulations for e-cigarettes and vaping. This result comes after months of deliberation by the Chinese government to regulate electronic tobacco consumption. E-cigarette sales have been functioning in the grey area of the law since they became popular in China. Following the amendment, they will be regulated and supervised just like conventional tobacco products.

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“To Protect Abortion Rights, Turn to Elections”

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“To Protect Abortion Rights, Turn to Elections”: This editorial appears in today’s edition of The New York Times.

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Argentinian judiciary opens case against Myanmar military

JURIST

The Second Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court in Buenos Aires opened a case against the Myanmar military Saturday over atrocities committed against the Rohingyas. In 2017, the Myanmar military and its proxies launched a vicious campaign in the region. A report by the Anadolu Agency shows that nearly 24,000 Rohingya Muslims were killed, 34,000 Rohingya Muslims were thrown into fires, over 114,000 Rohingya Muslims were beaten, approximately 18,000 women and girls were raped, over 115,00 Rohingy

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“Courts and the Regulatory State: The Supreme Court has a chance to revisit its Chevron deference to runaway bureaucracies.”

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“Courts and the Regulatory State: The Supreme Court has a chance to revisit its Chevron deference to runaway bureaucracies.” This editorial will appear in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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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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Poland constitutional tribunal rejects ECHR decision on legality of judges’ appointments

JURIST

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal rejected a decision from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Wednesday, ruling that the ECHR has no power to intervene on the appointment of judges in the country. Referring to the ECHR’s May decision assessing the legality of appointments in the country, the Polish Tribunal held that this was “unconstitutional” to allow the court to decide on the legality of the appointment process of judges.

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Jury finds white nationalist rally organizers liable for $26M

JURIST

A US District Court jury in Virginia decided Tuesday that 17 white nationalist leaders and organizers of the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville are liable for more than $26 million in damages. The jury concluded that the organizers engaged in conspiracy to intimidate, harass or harm prior to the rally. In August 2017, white nationalists and supremacists marched through Charlottesville and the University of Virginia campus.

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“For Clarence Thomas, avowed critic of Roe v. Wade, Mississippi abortion case a moment long awaited”

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“For Clarence Thomas, avowed critic of Roe v. Wade, Mississippi abortion case a moment long awaited”: Robert Barnes has this front page article in today’s edition of The Washington Post.

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Pinterest settles shareholder lawsuit alleging discrimination at top executive level

JURIST

On Wednesday, Pinterest settled a shareholder lawsuit alleging that its top executives enabled racial and gender discrimination in the company. In the past year, many former employees of the popular image-sharing social media service reported unequal payment and treatment of women and people of color. The shareholder lawsuit was filed in November 2020 against top executives of Pinterest, including CEO Ben Silbermann for “enabling a culture of discrimination.” The plaintiff, Employees

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“Mississippi attorney general: Overturning ‘Roe’ will return abortion policy to the people.”

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“Mississippi attorney general: Overturning ‘Roe’ will return abortion policy to the people.” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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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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Egyptian court confirms death sentences for 21 terror suspects

JURIST

An Egyptian court Thursday affirmed death sentences for 21 people who were alleged to be Islamic Militants associated with a terror group. Handed down by the Court of Cassation, the country’s highest civilian court, this appeal comes from a ruling delivered by the Cairo criminal court in March 2020 in which 208 suspects were indicted. The suspects were convicted over terrorism-related charges including more than 54 terrorist attacks in which at least 57 people were reported to have died, w

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“Judges Who Rescind Their Senior Status Announcement Because They Don’t Like Their Replacements; Judges Kanne (CA7) and King (CA4) have started a new trend”

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“Judges Who Rescind Their Senior Status Announcement Because They Don’t Like Their Replacements; Judges Kanne (CA7) and King (CA4) have started a new trend”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” And at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site, David Lat has a post titled “ Judicial Notice (11.27.21): ‘The System Works’; Two landmark victories against racism, the start of Biglaw bonus season, and other legal news from

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UK introduces bill to fine manufacturers of unsecure digital products

JURIST

The UK government introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill to regulate cybersecurity Wednesday. The Bill aims to impose harsher sanctions for non-compliance with the standards that the Bill introduces. The Bill was created to help to protect consumers from attacks by hackers by imposing security requirements on all manufacturers of “internet-connectable” devices.

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“Roe vs. Wade in crosshairs at Supreme Court, which sticks with precedent, except when it doesn’t; Abortion rights hinge on justices’ regard for precedent as they weigh Mississippi’s 15-week ban in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health”

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“Roe vs. Wade in crosshairs at Supreme Court, which sticks with precedent, except when it doesn’t; Abortion rights hinge on justices’ regard for precedent as they weigh Mississippi’s 15-week ban in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health”: Todd J. Gillman of The Dallas Morning News has this report. And Kaia Hubbard of U.S. News & World Report has an article headlined “ Mississippi Abortion Case Looms With Supreme Court Still Mum on Texas Law; Weeks after the Supr

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Virgil Abloh, Fashion, Streetwear Visionary, Dies at Age 41

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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton, and Off-White announced the death of Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton menswear director this weekend, saying that they “are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh, on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, which he had been battling privately for several years.” In a statement, LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault said, “We are all shocked after this terrible news.

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“Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? Possible outcomes for the upcoming abortion case; The case could radically change the landscape of abortion access in the United States.”

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“Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? Possible outcomes for the upcoming abortion case; The case could radically change the landscape of abortion access in the United States.” Sam Dorman of Fox News has this report.

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Lawsuit: Pennsylvania Chapter of Mennonite Church Forced Boys into Hard Labor

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The lawsuit alleges that a chapter of the Mennonite Church sent "troubled" boys and young adults to Liberty Ridge Farms, where they were abused and forced to perform hard labor.

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“Libertarian Israeli Think Tank Pushes ‘Conservative’ Judges for Supreme Court; Documents and testimony obtained by Haaretz shed further light on how the political leanings of members of the Judicial Selection Committee play out in the behind-the-scenes appointment process”

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“Libertarian Israeli Think Tank Pushes ‘Conservative’ Judges for Supreme Court; Documents and testimony obtained by Haaretz shed further light on how the political leanings of members of the Judicial Selection Committee play out in the behind-the-scenes appointment process”: Michael Hauser Tov and Chen Maanit of Haaretz have this report.

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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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Pete Recommends

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Privacy and security 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 security, often without our situational awareness.

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“The Rule of Six: A newly radicalized Supreme Court is poised to reshape the nation.”

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“The Rule of Six: A newly radicalized Supreme Court is poised to reshape the nation.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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Nigeria: Setting Up Your Start-Up: 9 Essential Agreements You Need - Brickmans Law

Mondaq

With the largest economy and population in Africa, Nigeria has seen a rise in the number of successful start-ups, particularly in Lagos State which has been described as Africa's Silicon Valley.

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“Virginia Supreme Court takes up court access case in fatal police shooting”

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“Virginia Supreme Court takes up court access case in fatal police shooting”: Frank Green of The Richmond Times-Dispatch has this report.

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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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United States: Florida Throws Wrench In Federal Vaccine Mandate Programs - Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Mondaq

Tampa, Fla. (November 24, 2021) – Earlier this month, OSHA issued emergency workplace safety rules requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to ensure their employees are vaccinated or submit to regular COVID-19 testing.

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“Chief Justice John Roberts is at the epicenter of an abortion dispute before the Supreme Court”

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“Chief Justice John Roberts is at the epicenter of an abortion dispute before the Supreme Court”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report.

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United States: Banking Agencies Provide Crypto-Asset Roadmap As A Result Of Interagency "Policy Sprints" - Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

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On November 23, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("banking agencies").

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Pinterest Settles Shareholder Discrimination Lawsuit

LegalReader

Pinterest said that it will pledge $50 million to programs aimed at improving diversity within its own ranks.

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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.