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Türkiye warns citizens of possible Islamophobic attacks following Quran burnings

JURIST

In a press release Saturday , following an “Attack Targeting Holy Quran in Denmark,” Türkiye warned its citizens about possible “racist, xenophobic and anti-Islam attacks” in the US and Europe. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned in strongest terms the “hate crime” carried out in Sweden against their holy book, the Quran. They noted that a similar act had been carried out in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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“A Volatile Tool Emerges in the Abortion Battle: State Constitutions; Many of the legal arguments seeking to overturn abortion bans rely on rights provided by the states, and how they are interpreted by state supreme courts.”

HowAppealing

“A Volatile Tool Emerges in the Abortion Battle: State Constitutions; Many of the legal arguments seeking to overturn abortion bans rely on rights provided by the states, and how they are interpreted by state supreme courts.” Kate Zernike has this front page article in today’s edition of The New York Times. The post “A Volatile Tool Emerges in the Abortion Battle: State Constitutions; Many of the legal arguments seeking to overturn abortion bans rely on rights provided by

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Kenya Supreme Court rules against automatic equal division of wealth upon divorce

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The Kenyan Supreme Court ruled Friday that married couples are not automatically entitled to equal shares of matrimonial property in case of divorce. This precedential ruling stated that upon divorce each partner should exit their marriage with the wealth each of them acquired individually. The case before the court concerned a decade-long legal battle between Joseph Ombogi Ogentoto and his ex-wife Martha Bosibori.

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What Health Plans Need To Know About QHPs Now That the ACA Is Here To Stay

Above The Law

Now that numerous calls for repeal and legal challenges brought against the ACA over the years have failed, health plans can finally invest confidently in this line of business.

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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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Syria rejects finding that it carried out 2018 chemical weapon attack

JURIST

Syria’s Foreign Ministry Saturday said that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’s report holding the Syrian government responsible for the 2018 Douma attacks was unfounded. The report , released Friday, investigated a chlorine gas attack on April 7, 2018, in Douma, Syria which killed 43 people. The OPCW’s report contends that its nearly two-year investigation observed “reasonable grounds” to conclude that the Syrian Air Force was responsi

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Philippines Department of Justice: ICC lacks jurisdiction to investigate death of civilians during war on drugs

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Secretary Jesus Remulla of the Philippines Department of Justice held a press conference Saturday regarding the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to authorize an investigation into the deaths of civilians during the government’s “war on drugs.” Remulla stated he did not understand why the ICC “insist on entering the Philippines’ considering they have a ‘fully functioning judicial system” and the country is no longer a member of the ICC

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A Possible Change to Child Support and Pregnancy Expenses Law

Livesay&Myers

Many people do not realize that in Virginia, a court can order either parent to… Continue reading A Possible Change to Child Support and Pregnancy Expenses Law The post A Possible Change to Child Support and Pregnancy Expenses Law appeared first on Livesay & Myers, PC.

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Chamberlain Closes on Overhead Door

Patently O

The Chamberlain Group v. Overhead Door Corp., 21-CV-00084 (E.D. Tex. 2023) Overhead door won a jury verdict in this case back in March 2022. However, Judge Gilstrap ordered a partial new trial because Overhead Door had failed to disclose key features of its products until just before trial. New Jury, New Verdict. Second time around, the new jury found the asserted claims valid and not infringed — setting the royalty at $43 million.

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LLRX January 2023 Issue

LLRX

Articles and Columns for January 2023 2023 Healthcare MiniGuide – Marcus P. Zillman’s guide addresses the challenging landscape of healthcare information that proliferates on the internet. A large measure of the information hosted on self described authoritative health and healthcare sites is grounded in speculative, e-commerce drive subject matter.

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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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An FDA Inspector’s Knock Will More Likely Be Followed by FDA’s Enforcement Hammer

FDA Law Blog

By Douglas B. Farquhar & Aisha T. Evans* — A recent analysis of statistics on FDA’s website, prepared for a presentation at a good manufacturing practices (GMP) conference in San Diego next week, shows a dramatic increase in the percentage of FDA drug manufacturing facility inspections that result in an “Official Action Indicated” classification.

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HOUSTON [ASTROS], WE HAVE A PROBLEM.

NewmanFerraraLLP

Team Discriminates Against the Disabled? In early December, Rebeka and Carrie Stowell filed suit, in a Texas federal court, against the Houston Astros (and others) alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fans of their local baseball team, the Stowells wanted to attend a game, but encountered numerous impediments which compelled them to leave the stadium prematurely.

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Rep. Issa – House IP Leader

Patently O

Ryan Davis at IP360 is reporting that Rep. Darryl Issa is the new chair of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. He was previously Chair 2015-2019. Issa has been called-out by the group US Inventor for his previous failure to focus on their particular concerns. He has not announced particular plans for the committee.

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KLAW-ING THIS OLIVE OIL CAKE

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We were having dinner at KLAW , a Miami “surf and turf restaurant,” located at 1737 North Bayshore Drive, right next to Margaret Pace Park, and were having a bit of a bumpy ride. While the SEAFOOD PLATTER (“B-“), CALIFORNIA WHITE STURGEON (“C”), and SLOW-GRILLED PICANHA (“C”), (all reviewed earlier), weren’t terrible, they were exceedingly pricey. ▫️ Since the building’s location is prime, and the rooftop offers stunning Biscayne Bay vi

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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The Nichols Videotapes and Their Impact on the Prosecution of the Former Memphis Officers

JonathanTurley

Below is my column on the release of the videotapes in the Nichols case and what they suggest about the prosecution of the five officers accused of murder. This is the longer version of the column that ran in the New York Post. Here is the column: The release of the videotapes from the lethal arrest of Tyre Nichols, 29, shows a shocking in its lack of professional tactics and procedures.

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“Trump’s lasting legacy on the judiciary is not just at the Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

“Trump’s lasting legacy on the judiciary is not just at the Supreme Court”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Trump’s lasting legacy on the judiciary is not just at the Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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