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UN experts document Russia human rights abuses in Crimea, Ukraine POW camps

JURIST

The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission (UNHRMM) Friday accused Russia of arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances in Ukrainian territory controlled by the Russian Federation and preventing Ukrainian war prisoners from accessing basic human rights. The UNHRMM documented cases of torture and ill-treatment of prisoners of war. Russian authorities have prevented U krainian prisoners of war from contacting their relatives or sharing their locations or health conditions with loved o

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“GOP backs away from some hard-line abortion measures it once championed”

HowAppealing

“GOP backs away from some hard-line abortion measures it once championed”: Caroline Kitchener, Katie Shepherd, Rachel Roubein, and Marianna Sotomayor have this front page article in today’s edition of The Washington Post. The post “GOP backs away from some hard-line abortion measures it once championed” appeared first on How Appealing.

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America and Sweden file interventions in ICJ investigation of alleged Russian genocide in Ukraine

JURIST

The United States and the Kingdom of Sweden Thursday filed declarations of intervention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case of Ukraine v. Russian Federation. Human rights experts in Ukraine and across the world have accused Russia of genocide during its invasion of Ukraine. Under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court , states may intervene in the proceedings if the outcome will bind them.

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Many preventive medical services cost patients nothing. Will a Texas court decision change that?

Above The Law

A key part of the ruling by Judge Reed O’Connor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas says one way that preventive services are selected for the no-cost coverage is unconstitutional. Another portion of his ruling says a requirement that an HIV prevention drug therapy be covered without any cost to patients violates the religious freedom of an employer who is a plaintiff in the case.

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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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US Supreme Court blocks order directing Yeshiva University to recognize LGBTQ student club

JURIST

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the US Supreme Court Friday passed an injunction on a New York trial court’s order directing Yeshiva University to recognise “Pride Alliance” as official student club. In a two-line order, Sotomayor held that the lower court ruling would be stayed “pending further order” from her or from the full court. Last year, students of Yeshiva University f iled a lawsuit contending that the University’s refusal to recognize an LGBTQ advocacy and support cl

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UN disability rights committee ‘gravely concerned’ over treatment of people with disabilities in Ukraine

JURIST

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Friday released its special report on the condition of people with disabilities in Ukraine and offered recommendations according to the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The CRPD said it is “gravely concerned” for people with disabilities who are trapped in conflict zones in Ukraine and worried that people with disabilities are not prioritised during evacuation.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, September 10, 2022

LLRX

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.

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India increasingly arrests, rarely convicts under controversial laws, report shows

JURIST

The Hindu Saturday published its data analysis report on the growing number of cases under three statutes: the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code, aimed promoting enmity between religious groups. The data reflects that, between 2018 and2020, 4,690 individuals were arrested under UAPA and only 3 percent were convicted.

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Australia: Unconscionable conduct by a beneficiary – taking advantage of a special disability - Rostron Carlyle Rojas

Mondaq

The resolution of this case ultimately hinged on when she possessed the requisite knowledge of her father's disability.

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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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King Charles III officially proclaimed in London ceremony

JURIST

Charles III was formally proclaimed Britain’s new king in London Saturday in a traditional royal ceremony televised this year for the first time. At 10 am BST, the Accession Council, comprised of senior UK politicians who are current or former members of either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, met for the proclamation in an anteroom at St James’ Palace before moving into the Throne Room to hear a personal declaration in which King Charles, speaking from a lectern bearing t

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Australia: The law, defences and penalties for dangerous driving occasioning death in NSW - Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Mondaq

Dangerous driving occasioning death is a criminal offence in NSW, carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

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Proud Boys HI founder pleads guilty to felony charges for Jan 6 riot participation

JURIST

Nicholas Ochs, founder of the Proud Boys Hawaii chapter, Friday pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding under 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2) for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Ochs and fellow defendent Nicholas DeCarlo of Fort Worth, Texas, pleaded guilty to only one of seven charges in their plea agreements.

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Australia: Decoding design and construct contracts: Time (part 4) - Holding Redlich

Mondaq

Considers the concept of 'time' in the contract AS4902, as specifically utilised in clause 34.

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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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US Chief Justice Roberts defends Supreme Court’s legitimacy in first post-Dobbs public appearance

JURIST

Chief Justice John Roberts Saturday spoke at a judicial conference in Colorado Springs in his first public appearance since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, Colleen Slevin of AP News reported. The controversial ruling overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and established that there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States.

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Hiking in the Clouds of Colorado Springs

JonathanTurley

As a lifelong backpacker and hiker, I often use speeches to explore state and federal parks in different states. This weekend was a particular delight. I was able to take a day after speaking at the Tenth Circuit judicial conference in Colorado Springs to explore some of the trails in the North and South Cheyenne forest and the spectacular Seven Falls areas.

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Australia: Important changes to vegetation mapping in Queensland - Cooper Grace Ward

Mondaq

When considering any clearing of Queensland vegetation, you should understand the vegetation management framework.

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“How Biden’s judicial record could affect the country’s courts”

HowAppealing

“How Biden’s judicial record could affect the country’s courts”: This audio segment appeared on this evening’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The post “How Biden’s judicial record could affect the country’s courts” appeared first on How Appealing.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.