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India court convicts Kashmir separatist leader in terror funding case

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A National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court in Delhi Thursday convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in a case related to funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Special Judge Praveen Singh framed charges against Malik under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) earlier this year.

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“Here’s who Gov. Cox could pick to be the next Utah Supreme Court justice; Justice Thomas Lee is stepping down after a dozen years on the Utah Supreme Court”

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“Here’s who Gov. Cox could pick to be the next Utah Supreme Court justice; Justice Thomas Lee is stepping down after a dozen years on the Utah Supreme Court”: Bryan Schott of The Salt Lake Tribune has this report.

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Pre-trial hearings begin against migrant rescue crew in Sicily

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The Tribunal of Tripani, Italy Saturday began preliminary hearings against the migrant rescue ship Iuventa’s crew. A ccording to the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), t he crew is accused of “facilitating illegal entry” of migrants to Italy, a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. ECCHR criticized the hearings, stating: Equating civil rescue with aiding and abetting human smuggling is a gross attempt to weaponize laws meant to protect vulnerable people on

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“The last abortion clinic in Mississippi only employs out-of-state doctors. Two are from Massachusetts.”

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“The last abortion clinic in Mississippi only employs out-of-state doctors. Two are from Massachusetts.” Hanna Krueger of The Boston Globe has this report.

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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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Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon

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The Supreme Court of Wisconsin Friday unanimously ruled on the issue of individuals allowed to possess a license to carry a concealed weapon (CCW license) in the state, in effect broadening the eligibility. The case traces back to 1993 when petitioner-appellant Daniel Doubek received a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence after he broke into his estranged wife’s home and proclaimed threats.

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Canada government imposes new sanctions, ban on Russian luxury goods

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The Canadian government announced new sanctions against Russia Friday, in addition to the sanctions already in place. According to Mélanie Joly , the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the new sanctions will add 14 individuals with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin to the individual sanctions list. The new sanctions will also cover luxury goods such as “alcoholic beverages, tobacco, some textile products and sportswear, footwear, luxury clothing and accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, and

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“Days before Oklahoma bans abortion, details still uncertain”

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“Days before Oklahoma bans abortion, details still uncertain”: Sean Murphy and John Hanna of The Associated Press have this report.

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Ninth Circuit affirms Apple had no duty to disclose alleged MacBook Pro defect

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Thursday ruled in favor of Apple regarding a potential class action over allegedly defective MacBook Pro displays. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court for the Northern District of California’s finding that “Apple had no duty to disclose the alleged defect[.]” The lawsuit alleged that Apple’s lack of disclosure violated California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law , among other laws.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, May 21, 2022

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Privacy and cybersecurity 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 online security, often without our situational awareness. – Four highlights from this week : How Often Do Ads Share Your Data Every Day?

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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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Chasing Katz: Princeton Moves to Fire Classics Professor Who Criticized Anti-Racism Measures

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We have been writing about the rising intolerance for conservative and dissenting views on our campuses. Many faculty members are fearful that, if they challenge the liberal orthodoxy at their schools, they will be shunned, investigated, or fired. For many, that fear was realized this month at Princeton where the university used a previously adjudicated grievance against Classics Professor Professor Joshua Katz to seek his termination.

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“Justice Department to appeal decision blocking Biden admin from ending Title 42; A spokesperson for the Department of Justice said that the CDC has the authority to end Title 42”

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“Justice Department to appeal decision blocking Biden admin from ending Title 42; A spokesperson for the Department of Justice said that the CDC has the authority to end Title 42”: Adam Sabes of Fox News has this report.

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US State Department: Cuba ‘not cooperating fully’ in fight against terrorism

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The Biden-Harris administration Friday re-added Cuba to the United States’ list of countries which are “not cooperating fully against terrorism.” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made the announcement via Public Notice 11747 in the Federal Register. The full list includes Iran, North Korea, Syria and Venezuela. Blinken must now submit the updated list to Congress for review.

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“Supreme Court could rule on Roe v. Wade on Monday, as Biden admin braces for violence after decision; The Biden admin is preparing for nationwide violence after the Supreme Court issues a decision on Roe v. Wade”

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“Supreme Court could rule on Roe v. Wade on Monday, as Biden admin braces for violence after decision; The Biden admin is preparing for nationwide violence after the Supreme Court issues a decision on Roe v. Wade”: Kelly Laco of Fox News has this report.

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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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New York court releases final state congressional maps

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New York Supreme Court Judge Patrick McAllister Saturday released final New York congressional and state Senate maps. The new maps become law at midnight. The release comes after the original maps , drawn by New York Democrats, were overturned by McAllister in April. The maps were drawn by Jonathan Cervas , a fellow at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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“‘Necessary evil’: Credibility at core as Luis Rivera connects dots in Dan Markel murder.”

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“‘Necessary evil’: Credibility at core as Luis Rivera connects dots in Dan Markel murder.” Karl Etters of The Tallahassee Democrat has this report (subscription required for access), along with an item headlined “ Dan Markel murder: Rivera, inconsistencies, cell phone trail in retrial spotlight on Day 3.” And Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics has a report headlined “ Markel Trial Day 5: State lights fuses; a Latin King breaks code; Corbitt spills data;

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US federal judge blocks attempt to end COVID-19 ‘turnback’ policy at US-Mexico border

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The Biden-Harris administration’s attempt to end the controversial Title 42 was Friday blocked by Federal Judge Robert Summerhays. Title 42 allows border patrol officials to quickly deport migrants at the US-Mexico border, whether or not they are legally seeking asylum, in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Title 42 was initially instituted under the Trump-Pence administration, with criticism and support falling largely along party lines.