Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Law firm data breaches aren’t random, happy accidents for cyberthieves. The time and effort some bad actors devote to laying the groundwork for a single cyberattack is mind-boggling. Oh, wait. You thought data breaches and other forms of cyberattack were purely the results of luck? On the contrary. Quite often, attempts to breach a law office’s confidential data are the product of meticulous research and preparation.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The trial of Félicien Kabuga, one of the alleged financiers and masterminds of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Thursday began at The Hague. Kabuga faces charges of genocide, direct public incitement to commit genocide and murder as crimes against humanity. Kabuga was one of the financiers of the Rwandan media outlet Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

She could've helped prove that he likely perjured himself during his confirmation hearings. The post This Biglaw Partner Is ‘Disappointed’ Her Brett Kavanaugh Tips Were Never Investigated By The FBI appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Thursday demanded a stay of execution for Zahra Sedighi-Hamadani and Elham Choubdar. In August, the Islamic Revolution Court of Urumieh charged Sedighi-Hamadani and Choubdar with “corruption on earth” for allegedly promoting homosexuality and sentenced both women to death.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Supreme Court Trust, Job Approval at Historical Lows”: Jeffrey M. Jones of Gallup has this report. The post “Supreme Court Trust, Job Approval at Historical Lows” appeared first on How Appealing.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Supreme Court, dogged by questions of legitimacy, is ready to resume; A new term opens with public approval of the court at historic lows and the justices themselves debating what the court’s rightward turn means for its institutional integrity”: Robert Barnes of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Supreme Court, dogged by questions of legitimacy, is ready to resume; A new term opens with public approval of the court at historic lows and the justices themselve

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Russia Thursday announced plans for a formal signing ceremony at the Kremlin to accept the results of recent referenda in the four regions to join Russia. The referenda have been called a “ sham ” by the US and “ illegal ” by the EU. Russia will also send defense forces and more than three billion rubles to the Russian-occupied Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions in Ukraine.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Ohio man who was jailed for making fun of police online takes First Amendment case to Supreme Court”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report on a petition for writ of certiorari filed Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court. The post “Ohio man who was jailed for making fun of police online takes First Amendment case to Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday banned the organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) for undertaking “unlawful activities” which are “prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty and security of the country” and for its alleged connection to the organisations. Under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), PFI is banned for five years.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“The Supreme Court Returns on Monday, Stronger and More Terrible Than Ever; This term, the high court will cement its grip on political life in America, overturning affirmative action and other critical protections along the way”: Elie Mystal has this essay online at The Nation. The post “The Supreme Court Returns on Monday, Stronger and More Terrible Than Ever; This term, the high court will cement its grip on political life in America, overturning affirmative action and other

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly member Pádraig Delargy Wednesday released a statement criticizing administrative delays in the recent prosecution of alleged Bloody Sunday perpetrator “Soldier F.” Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced a new trial would begin on Tuesday against Soldier F. On January 30, 1972, in Derry, Northern Ireland, 26 unarmed civilians were shot by British Army soldiers for protesting against unpopular government policies. 14 of those

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Supreme Court starts new term in political spotlight, tilted right; Justices will consider affirmative action, the use of race in congressional redistricting and more in term beginning Monday”: Michael Macagnone of Roll Call has this report. The post “Supreme Court starts new term in political spotlight, tilted right; Justices will consider affirmative action, the use of race in congressional redistricting and more in term beginning Monday” appeared first on How Appealin

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Copyright protection automatically attaches to a work when it is created. Specifically, copyright protection attaches to the original, creative work when it is fixed in a tangible medium, such as when it is written, drawn, recorded digitally, or typed electronically. Copyright law “protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Supreme Court to hear 2 cases with major implications for 2024; The Court’s new term starts in October and includes significant voting cases”: Zach Montellaro of Politico has this report. The post “Supreme Court to hear 2 cases with major implications for 2024; The Court’s new term starts in October and includes significant voting cases” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

For people complaining about censorship, White Christian Nationalists can't seem to shut up. The post This History Teacher’s Rant About Needing To Bring Back Racial Terror Is Probably Going To Be The Big New Free Speech Thing appeared first on Above the Law.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“India’s top court gives equal abortion access to all women”: Bhumika Saraswati of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “India’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all women, regardless of marital status, can obtain abortions up to 24 weeks into their pregnancies.” And Manveena Suri and Jack Bantock of CNN report that “ Landmark Indian court ruling says rape includes marital rape and extends abortion rights to 24 weeks.” The post “

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Internet Archive (IA) "is a non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies & music, as well as 624 billion archived web pages." The IA offers users unrestricted access to its expansive ecosystem of knowledge and educational resources from the public domain. Andy Oram , prolific author, editor, publisher, and technical expert on all aspects of computing, undertook an extensive examination of a game changing case, Hachette v.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Justices shield spouses’ work from potential conflict of interest disclosures; Ginni Thomas, Jane Roberts and Jesse Barrett’s clients remain a mystery, fanning fears of outside influences”: Hailey Fuchs, Josh Gerstein, and Peter S. Canellos of Politico have this report. The post “Justices shield spouses’ work from potential conflict of interest disclosures; Ginni Thomas, Jane Roberts and Jesse Barrett’s clients remain a mystery, fanning fears of outside

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At the Lectern

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The latest edition of California Legal History, the Journal of the California Supreme Court Historical Society , is out and available here. (I’m on the Society’s board of directors.). This is the last issue to be edited by the incomparable Selma Moidel Smith, who was admitted to the California Bar almost 80 years ago. (See, e.g., here , here , here , here , and here about Selma.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Ginni Thomas meets with January 6 committee for more than 4 hours”: Annie Grayer, Sara Murray, Kristin Wilson, Andrew Millman, and Paul LeBlanc of CNN have this report. Summer Concepcion, Haley Talbot, and Ali Vitali of NBC News report that “ The Jan. 6 committee interviewed Ginni Thomas following questions about ‘fake elector’ scheme; Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was interviewed at the Capitol Thursday morn

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Share When the Supreme Court returns to the bench on Oct. 3 for the start of its new term, it will begin with a case that is not new to it. In Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency , the justices will once again weigh in on an Idaho couple’s efforts to build on land that they own – specifically, what test courts should use to determine whether the Clean Water Act applies to the land, which the EPA has deemed a wetland.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“A Prominent Federal Judge Declares He Will No Longer Hire Clerks From Yale Law School; And he’s trying to get his fellow judges to join his boycott of YLS clerks — will it work?” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “A Prominent Federal Judge Declares He Will No Longer Hire Clerks From Yale Law School; And he’s trying to get his fellow judges to join his boycott of YLS clerks — will it work?

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Few things are more 2022 America than legislating morality. The post What Happens After The Choice Is Made? A Barred Indiana Law About Fetal Tissue Leaves Options Open appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Supreme Court ready to tackle free speech, affirmative action and election law in new term”: Mark Walsh has this report online at ABA Journal. The post “Supreme Court ready to tackle free speech, affirmative action and election law in new term” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Jazmin Valentine, an eight months-pregnant woman arrested for an alleged probation violation and taken to the Washington County jail in Hagerstown, MD., has filed a federal suit against Washington County, Maryland, its sheriff department and sheriff, as well as nurses and deputies at the jail, accusing them of violating her rights under state law and the Constitution, reports Colleen Slevin for the Associated Press.

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