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OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Supreme Court of Kenya reversed the Court of Appeal ruling on Tuesday that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. President Ruto signed the Finance Act 2023 into law on June 26, 2023, but it was later contested for unconstitutionality in the High Court. The 11 petitions filed in the High Court challenged the constitutionality of the Act based on its provisions, including the housing levy, and the legislative process employed.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I’ve worked with micromanagers throughout my career. It’s not easy. One of the things that I learned about micromanagers is that you can’t change them. Instead, you have to change how you think and maybe what you do. Try these tips if your attorney is a micromanager. 1. Reduce their perceived need to micromanage. First, look at your productivity and track record with this person to ensure you’re not doing anything inadvertently to give the micro-manager more reason to hover.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday that the extension of a formal agreement between The Holy See and the People’s Republic of China should aim to facilitate human rights and the immediate freedom of “forcibly disappeared Catholic bishops” in China. A Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China regarding the Appointment of Bishops was agreed to extend for four years from October 22, 2024, marking this as its third renewal.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election; All but three of the country’s Supreme Court justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul”: Natalie Kitroeff and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega of The New York Times have this report , along with an article headlined “ Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes; The bill has drawn criticism from legal scholars

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The High Court in Malaysia decided on Wednesday that the prosecution gathered sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. The court also ruled that Najib Razak must defend himself against charges of abuse of power and money laundering related to the mismanagement of the investment fund 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) published a report on Tuesday reprimanding former MP and Assistant Government Whip Aaron Bell for his sexual misconduct, which took place in December 2023. The misconduct was reported to the IEP by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (the commissioner) in early 2024 and relates to Bell’s inappropriate and unwanted touching of his younger colleague whilst at a bar.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls ahead of election (Lawrence Hurley, NBC News) Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations (Mark Sherman, The Associated Press) Supreme Court Declines to Remove R.F.K.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report Tuesday urging the authorities of Burkina Faso to investigate and protect its citizens following the August 24, 2024 attack on civilians by the armed Islamic group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen (JNIM). The attack which occurred at a military trench digging site left casualties of over 133 and 200 people injured.

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Fordham Law News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has intensified its focus on Big Tech, aiming to curtail the unprecedented power that companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Meta have accumulated. [1] The regulatory crackdown comes as part of a broader global movement where governments, particularly in Europe and the U.S., are enacting laws and bringing lawsuits to rein in tech giants. [2] The overarching concern is that these “handful of tech companies” hinder free and fair competitio

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Work sucks, I know. The post Most Young Legal Professionals Think Their Jobs Aren’t Good For Their Mental Health appeared first on Above the Law.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The post What to Do After a Car Accident: A Complete Guide by Dwyer Williams Cherkoss appeared first on [link] What to Do After a Car Accident: A Complete GuideBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, whether it’s a minor fender bender or a severe collision. Knowing what steps to take immediately after an accident is crucial for your safety and protecting your legal rights if you decide to pursue a car accident.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After the FDA delayed the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, there’s still a way forward for psychedelic medicines, experts said at HLTH. The post What’s Next for Psychedelic Medicines? appeared first on MedCity News.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Colorado Supreme Court considered last week whether five wild-born zoo elephants should be considered "persons" entitled to seek liberty through a habeas corpus petition.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

But don't you dare criticize them for abusing the shadow docket! The post SCOTUS Warms Up For Election By Allowing Illegal Purge Of Virginia Voters appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Alt Legal, a company that provides software for automated trademark docketing, is expanding into providing trademark paralegal services through the acquisition of WeberMark. Alt Legal will now offer paralegal services under the brand Alt Legal Assist, to supplement its flagship docketing and monitoring products.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And the school will dutifully comply. The post Yale Law School Group Invites Law Professor Troll To Do Some Trolling appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“From Wachtell To The White House To The Federal Bench: Judge Kenneth Lee; A judge on the Ninth Circuit since 2019, Judge Lee extols the virtues of public service, building relationships, and the United States of America.” David Lat has posted online this new episode of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What was the ABA thinking? The post MAGA Architect Of 2020 Election Denial Invited By American Bar Association To Give Election Law CLE appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“There’s no such thing as a guaranteed Supreme Court vacancy”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Yet another U.S.-based firm closes the door on the Chinese market. The post Top Biglaw Firm Leaves China Behind As It Closes Its Beijing Office appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Hawaii Takes Aim at the Supreme Court’s Most Chaotic Gun Rights Ruling. Can the Aloha State defy the Roberts court on a controversial Second Amendment decision? They may soon find out.” Matt Ford of The New Republic has this report.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Even if you're just gonna fill them with water and throw them, those condoms are tax deductible. The post IRS Rules That The Purchase Of Condoms And Oral Contraceptives Are Tax Deductible appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Mexico Supreme Court justice announces resignation, more expected”: Lizbeth Diaz of Reuters has this report.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In Nvidia v. Ohman Fonder, the U.S. Supreme Court could strip lower courts of their long-standing ability and obligation to holistically weigh all relevant facts supporting plaintiffs' allegations of securities fraud, which would have a wide-ranging impact on securities fraud class actions in the U.S., say attorneys at Labaton Keller.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this week’s episode of our video series How it Works, I received a demonstration of Casemark, a legal document summarizer intended to improve deposition summaries, trial summaries, and more. In the founders’ words: CaseMark has strived to build the “easy button” for AI-in-legal that won’t get attorneys in trouble.

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