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Interim report recommends prosecution of India former ministers for alleged corruption during COVID-19

JURIST

An interim report from a commissio n led by retired Karnataka High Court judge Michael D’Cunha on Sunday recommended the prosecution of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and former Health Minister B. Sriramulu for alleged corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, submitted to the Karnataka government on August 31, details extensive financial irregularities in procurement processes under the previous Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) administration.

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“Military Judge Postpones Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case; The judge asked defense and prosecution lawyers to settle on a date for the accused mastermind of the terrorist attacks to plead guilty”

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“Military Judge Postpones Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case; The judge asked defense and prosecution lawyers to settle on a date for the accused mastermind of the terrorist attacks to plead guilty”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.

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Russia military court charges men who shot sleeping family in Ukraine with life in prison

JURIST

A military court in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on Friday charged Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanslav Rau, 28, with murder and sentenced them to life in prison for their killing of a sleeping family in Ukraine, according to the local newspaper Kommersant. The men entered the home of the Kapkanets family in Volnovakha, a city in eastern Ukraine’s partially occupied Donetsk region.

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“For legal disputes, Elon Musk’s X picked a venue far from Texas HQ; By changing his company’s terms of service, Elon Musk has ensured that lawsuits against X will be heard in courthouses that are a hub for conservative judges”

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“For legal disputes, Elon Musk’s X picked a venue far from Texas HQ; By changing his company’s terms of service, Elon Musk has ensured that lawsuits against X will be heard in courthouses that are a hub for conservative judges”: Tobi Raji of The Washington Post 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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Regulator and Funder? FDA’s Orphan Products Grants Program awards significant funding to help move promising treatments through clinical development

FDA Law Blog

By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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Supreme Court is closed Monday for Veterans Day

At the Lectern

The Supreme Court and all other California state courts will close tomorrow for Veterans Day, a state and judicial holiday. Since Justice Ming Chin’s 2020 retirement , there are no veterans on the Supreme Court.

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What is legal operations?

LawVu

In-house legal teams are under more pressure than ever in 2024. The global financial crisis, COVID-19, and swift improvements in technology have created a climate in which in-house lawyers are expected to be more cost efficient than ever before – and to take a more active role in supporting the strategic priorities of the businesses that they serve.

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Dutch police detain over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters after violent clashes in Amsterdam

JURIST

Dutch police detained more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban in Amsterdam, following clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax Amsterdam soccer fans last week. The Amsterdam District Court upheld the mayor’s decision to ban protests in the city after the altercation between the fans. Despite the ban, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Amsterdam’s Dam Square, chanting for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Understanding the importance of legal matters for in-house counsel

LawVu

Effective matter management is critical for in-house counsel. After all, managing the daily flow of legal requests is the bread and butter of any legal function. As legal workloads continue to grow in volume and complexity, in-house teams are under more pressure than ever to manage their work efficiently and make data-driven decisions which deliver strategic value to the business. “Matter management” is a common term in the lexicon of corporate legal – but there tends to be som

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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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Transforming legal borders: international judicial cooperation and technology in private international law – Part II

Conflict of Laws

Written by Yasmín Aguada** [1] – Laura Martina Jeifetz [2]. Part I is available here Abstract: Part II aims to delve deeper into the aspects addressed in the previously published Part I. International Judicial Cooperation (IJC) and advanced technologies redefine Private International Law (PIL) in a globalized world. The convergences between legal collaboration among countries and technological innovations have revolutionized how cross-border legal issues are approached and resolved.

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How to meet the challenges of legal matter management for in-house teams

LawVu

Where and how we work has become a worldwide conundrum in recent years, and in-house legal teams are discovering that like most other industries, they are expected to do more with less in both human and financial terms. The issue of how work is done efficiently and with efficacy, and with concerns such as global time zones and remote office locations added to the mix, mean the challenges facing in-house counsel are as immense as they are intense.

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US Department of Defense to appeal judge’s approval of 9/11 defendants’ plea deals

JURIST

The US Defense Department (DoD) announced on Saturday that it will appeal a recent military judge’s decision affirming the validity of plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, and two of his co-defendants. This ruling , issued on Wednesday, effectively overturns Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prior directive to discard the plea deals between government prosecutors and the defense.

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“Justice Sonia Sotomayor Is Expected to Remain on Supreme Court; Some liberal activists have called for the 70-year-old Obama appointee to retire before Trump can fill her seat”

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“Justice Sonia Sotomayor Is Expected to Remain on Supreme Court; Some liberal activists have called for the 70-year-old Obama appointee to retire before Trump can fill her seat”: Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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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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Public Demonstrations banned in Amsterdam following attacks on Israel football fans

JURIST

Several restrictive measures were taken this Friday in the Netherlands’ capital Amsterdam by the Mayor, chief public prosecutor, and police chief, following a series of allegedly antisemitic hit-and-run episodes aimed at supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv club, following their game Amsterdam has been designated a high-risk area and a ban on demonstrations has been put in place for this weekend, until further notice.

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“How the Supreme Court Helped Democrats: Their losses would have been greater without rulings that protected campaign spending as political free speech.”

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“How the Supreme Court Helped Democrats: Their losses would have been greater without rulings that protected campaign spending as political free speech.” This editorial will appear in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Ecuador suspends vice president Veronica Abad for ‘abandoning duties’ amid ongoing political tensions

JURIST

Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad has been suspended for 150 days following accusations of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties. This action, effective from midnight on Saturday, represents a significant development in the escalating tensions within Ecuador’s government leadership. The suspension comes amidst the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’s allegations that Abad defied an order to temporarily relocate from Israel to Turkey in response to the ongoing regional conflict.

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“Trump Demands Republicans Allow Some Nominees to Bypass Senate; Incoming president says next GOP leader must agree to permit recess appointments to speed up filling posts”

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“Trump Demands Republicans Allow Some Nominees to Bypass Senate; Incoming president says next GOP leader must agree to permit recess appointments to speed up filling posts”: Siobhan Hughes and Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal have this report.

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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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UN reports majority of IDF casualties in Palestine are women and children in six-month update on Gaza war

JURIST

The United Nations (UN) released a six-month update on the situation in Gaza on Friday, which detailed and analyzed vast breaches human rights violations, contrary to international law, between November 2023 to April 2024. The report underscored that the majority of verified fatalities have been Palestinian children and women. The report says that the violence against citizens by armed groups may constitute crimes against humanity and genocide.

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Curtain Pull: How Trump’s Election Produced a Moment of Unintended Honesty

JonathanTurley

Below is my column in Fox.com on the response of media figures to the Trump victory on election night. The meltdown was a moment of honesty for some in revealing the bias harbored by many in the industry. That curtain pull offered a glimpse of the Great Oz that some will be difficult to unsee. Here is the column: The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” Those words came to min

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Iran foreign minister denies DOJ allegations of involvement in Trump assassination plot

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Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Saturday denied US charges alleging Iran’s involvement in a plot to assassinate president-elect Donald Trump before the US presidential election. According to the charges announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday, Iranian national Farhad Shakeri, 51, was tasked by the Iranian government with surveilling and plotting to assassinate a US citizen.

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Yale Psychiatrist: Harris Voters May Need to Cut Off Friends and Family Members

JonathanTurley

With women pledging to break up with their boyfriends and divorce their husbands over the Trump victory, Yale University chief psychiatry resident Dr. Amanda Calhoun is advising that it may also be necessary for your mental health to cut off your family and friends who supported Trump. In that way, you can avoid being “triggered” by opposing political views — much like Yale itself.

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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.