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Denmark appeals court gives prison sentences to Iran nationals convicted of terrorism and espionage

JURIST

The Danish Eastern High Court upheld on Friday the conviction of three Iranian nationals found guilty of promoting terror and espionage, and handed down prison terms to the convicted Iranians. The three Iranian men, who are believed to belong to the Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz, were arrested in February 2020 in connection with a deadly attack on a military parade in the Iranian city Ahvaz in September 2018.

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Ethical Options for Responding to Negative Online Attorney Reviews

Attorney at Work

If a reviewer is not a current or former client and has never consulted with me, may I respond to a bad review by stating that I have never represented the individual? The post Ethical Options for Responding to Negative Online Attorney Reviews appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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UN expert warns UK government about forced labor under seasonal worker scheme: Bureau of Investigative Journalism

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UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery Tomoya Obokata warned the UK government that reports of forced labor under the country’s seasonal worker scheme could amount to potential breaches of international law, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) said on Friday. The seasonal worker scheme was introduced in 2019 to remedy labor shortages that were caused by Brexit, such as acts of intimidation, threats, sexual harassment and poor living conditions for people working o

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“3 migrants drown after Texas blocks feds from part of Rio Grande, DHS says; On Saturday, the bodies of a woman and two children were found in the river by Mexican authorities, U.S. officials said”

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“3 migrants drown after Texas blocks feds from part of Rio Grande, DHS says; On Saturday, the bodies of a woman and two children were found in the river by Mexican authorities, U.S. officials said”: Maham Javaid and Arelis R. Hernández of The Washington Post have this report. The post “3 migrants drown after Texas blocks feds from part of Rio Grande, DHS says; On Saturday, the bodies of a woman and two children were found in the river by Mexican authorities, U.S. officials said

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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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Iran releases journalists jailed for covering Mahsa Amini death after 17 months

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Iranian authorities on Sunday released two journalists who spent over a year in prison for covering the death of Mahsa Amini , an Iranian woman whose arrest in Tehran by the morality police for opposing mandatory hijab standards and subsequent death in police custody sparked nationwide and global protests, local media outlets reported. Footage on social media also showed Hamedi and Mohammadi reuniting with family and friends immediately following their release.

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India Parliament privilege committee adopts resolution to end suspension of three members

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The Lok Sabha privilege committee, responsible for investigating breaches of privilege in the lower house of India’s Parliament, adopted on Friday a resolution to lift the suspension imposed on three opposition members during the ongoing winter session, according to reports from local news sources. The suspension was originally enforced on the members over charges of disruptive conduct within the lower house.

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“Judicial Notice (01.13.24): In The Hot Seat; Fani Willis in trouble, Davis Polk on trial, updates on federal judicial nominations, and other legal news from the week that was.”

HowAppealing

“Judicial Notice (01.13.24): In The Hot Seat; Fani Willis in trouble, Davis Polk on trial, updates on federal judicial nominations, and other legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Judicial Notice (01.13.24): In The Hot Seat; Fani Willis in trouble, Davis Polk on trial, updates on federal judicial nominations, and other legal news from the week that was.” appeared first on How Appeali

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Seminar Series – International Perspectives on Scots Law

Conflict of Laws

The University of Stirling is bringing together academics, practitioners and other stakeholders to present research examining the role of Scots law in the international legal landscape. It is hoped this will promote the ways in which Scots law can offer solutions to global legal challenges but also to offer critiques of the way in which Scots law can or must evolve to preserve and promote its value.

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“Is There a Constitutional Right to Vagrancy? The Supreme Court will consider if cities can enforce public order.”

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“Is There a Constitutional Right to Vagrancy? The Supreme Court will consider if cities can enforce public order.” This editorial appeared in yesterday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Is There a Constitutional Right to Vagrancy? The Supreme Court will consider if cities can enforce public order.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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Martin Luther King, Jr. and the California Supreme Court

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Re-publishing from past years: For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, and given this blog’s focus, we examine Dr. King and the state Supreme Court, specifically whether any opinion has relied on the civil rights leader for support. A Westlaw search reveals it’s happened only twice, and both times in dissenting opinions. Also, both citations seem to be strained invocations of King.

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Two migrant children and mother die at US-Mexico border after Texas law enforcement blocks Border Patrol access for emergency aid

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Two migrant children and their mother drowned on Friday while trying to cross from Mexico into the United States, after Texas law enforcement authorities prevented officials with the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) from reaching the victims to render life-saving aid, said US Representative Henry Cuellar. Cuellar represents a district on the border.

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Ethical Infantilism in the Age of Technological Advancement

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 , and I re-read his speech today — especially the portion contrasting development of science and technology against development of the human spirit. The past 60 years have continued to reveal astonishing discoveries and invention. Yet King’s words and warnings continue to resonate because we have continued to neglect our internal realm.

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Pakistan Supreme Court sets aside court decision allowing use of election symbol by former PM Khan’s party

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Saturday set aside a Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision suspending the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) earlier order against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) that revoked the party’s bat election symbol. This means that PTI will not be able to use their iconic bat symbol. PTI, which is led by former prime minister Imran Khan, uses a bat as its election symbol.

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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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Packing Services: Federal Judge Rules Ban on Guns in Post Offices is Unconstitutional

JonathanTurley

In Florida, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has ruled that the federal law prohibiting people from possessing firearms inside post offices is unconstitutional. The ruling is based on 2022 Supreme Court ruling New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen recognized a person’s right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense.

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Former Suriname president fails to report to prison following ‘December murders’ conviction

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Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse failed to report on Friday to prison following his conviction for the 1982″December murders.” which claimed the lives of 15 political dissidents. Bouterse’s whereabouts remain unknown. Earlier that day, Bourtese’s wife, former Surinamese first lady, Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring held a press conference signaling her continued support for her husband and the vitality of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in the 2025 elections.

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Finnish Politician Räsänen Again Facing Demands for Prosecution Over Quoting Bible

JonathanTurley

Senior Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen has been acquitted twice after the Finnish government prosecuted her for quoting the Bible. Now, however, the Finish Public Prosecutor is seeking to appeal the November 2023 decision supporting her faith and free speech. Even with the widespread attacks on free speech across Europe, Finland is now a standout for its intolerance and extremism in defining opposing views “hate speech.” We have previously followed the case and the chilling effort t

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US and UK defend strikes on Houthis at UN Security Council amid fears of escalation

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The US and UK defended the legality of their strikes launched in Yemen against Houthi rebels at the UN Security Council’s Friday meeting. The airstrikes, conducted by an international coalition led by the United States and supported by Britain, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, drew international attention and sparked a broader debate on the humanitarian situation in Yemen and compliance with Security Council resolution 2722 (2024) , which demands an end to Houthi attacks on

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.