Sat.Sep 11, 2021

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Federal court blocks Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill

JURIST

The Tallahassee Division of the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction blocking Florida’s controversial “anti-riot” bill, delivering a blow to one of Governor Ron DeSantis’s central election promises and a victory to civil rights groups. HB1, “Combating Public Disorder ,” was signed into law by DeSantis in April and severely criticized for its heavy-handed approach to demonstrations and treatment of protestors.

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“Moussaoui case judge says terror trials should be held in U.S. courts; U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema and others are critical of the military’s failure to try 9/11 defendants after 20 years”

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“Moussaoui case judge says terror trials should be held in U.S. courts; U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema and others are critical of the military’s failure to try 9/11 defendants after 20 years”: Tom Jackman has this article in today’s edition of The Washington Post.

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Federal appeals court blocks Tennessee six-week and ‘reason’ bans on abortion

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Friday blocked a Tennessee law that outlawed abortions based on certain reasons, such as a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome or the race or gender of the fetus. The court also blocked the state’s six-week abortion ban. Tennessee enacted the anti-abortion measure , including the “reason bans” and six-week ban, last year in what Governor Bill Lee called the “strongest pro-life law in our state’s history.

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“Not one vigilante lawsuit yet, but new Texas law has cut abortion to a trickle and kept courts busy; Justice Department effort to block SB 8 is one of many legal skirmishes as law deters clinics and shuts out pregnant women”

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“Not one vigilante lawsuit yet, but new Texas law has cut abortion to a trickle and kept courts busy; Justice Department effort to block SB 8 is one of many legal skirmishes as law deters clinics and shuts out pregnant women”: Todd J. Gillman has this front page article in today’s edition of The Dallas Morning News. And online at The New Republic, Jason Linkins has a post titled “ Why Would Corporate America Save Reproductive Rights?

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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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UN human rights office condemns violence against Afghanistan protestors

JURIST

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a statement on Friday condemning the increasing amount of violence against peaceful protestors in Afghanistan over the past month at the hands of the Taliban. The statement noted the use of live ammunition, batons and whips by Taliban forces against protestors, including large numbers of women who have been gathering in recent days to assert their rights.

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DOJ files suit challenging Texas six-week abortion ban

JURIST

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging a highly controversial Texas law, Senate Bill (SB8) , which bans all abortions after six weeks and authorizes citizens to report individuals who assist or intend to assist people seeking to terminate their pregnancies. The complaint asserts that the law defies the Supremacy Clause because it lacks an exception for cases of rape and incest.

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“5th Circ. Lets Texas Abortion Restrictions Stay In Effect”

HowAppealing

“5th Circ. Lets Texas Abortion Restrictions Stay In Effect”: Katie Buehler of Law360 has this report (subscription required for access) on a per curiam decision that a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday.

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Afghanistan dispatches: ‘Terrible changes and disasters have come upon society.’

JURIST

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Here, a female law graduate in Kabul offers her observations and perspective. For privacy and security reasons we are withholding her name and institutional affiliation. The text has been only lightly edited to respect the author’s voice.

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“Biden Tests Limits of Presidential Power in Pushing Vaccinations; White House officials said the president was ‘committed to pulling every lever possible’ in the fight against the pandemic”

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“Biden Tests Limits of Presidential Power in Pushing Vaccinations; White House officials said the president was ‘committed to pulling every lever possible’ in the fight against the pandemic”: Michael D. Shear and Noam Scheiber have this article in today’s edition of The New York Times. In commentary, online at The New York Times, Robby Soave has a guest essay titled “ Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Is a Big Mistake.” And online at The Washington Post, col

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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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Australia anti-trust watchdog invites comments on anti-plagiarism software merger

JURIST

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) raised concerns Thursday about Turnitin’s proposed acquisition of Ouriginal. Turnitin first announced its intent to acquire Ouriginal in March 2021. Turnitin and Ouriginal are anti-plagiarism software vendors that largely provide their services to higher education consumers, such as educational institutions.

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“Vaccine Resisters Seek Religious Exemptions. But What Counts as Religious? Major denominations are essentially unanimous in their support of the vaccines against Covid-19, but individuals who object are citing their personal faith for support.”

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“Vaccine Resisters Seek Religious Exemptions. But What Counts as Religious? Major denominations are essentially unanimous in their support of the vaccines against Covid-19, but individuals who object are citing their personal faith for support.” Ruth Graham of The New York Times has this report.

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UK: Email Indicating Intention To Dismiss Employee Was Protected By Litigation Privilege - Trowers & Hamlins

Mondaq

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held in Abbeyfield (Maidenhead) Society v Hart that an email between an employer and an HR consultant which concerned an employee who was suspended, and then dismissed,

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“How to mess with Texas’ anti-abortion bounty? Apply it to gun sales.”

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“How to mess with Texas’ anti-abortion bounty? Apply it to gun sales.” Law professor Alan M. Dershowitz has this essay online at The Hill.

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Most Popular Design Patent Articles of Manufacture

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This moving chart shows the most popular "article of manufacture" claims in US Design Patents since the 1970s. pic.twitter.com/Wcy5c1ITAq. — Dennis Crouch (@patentlyo) September 11, 2021.

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“Why a deadly 1894 railroad strike may be key to DOJ’s Texas abortion law challenge”

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“Why a deadly 1894 railroad strike may be key to DOJ’s Texas abortion law challenge”: Alison Frankel has this essay online at Reuters.

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Call for Papers: NGPIL Competition

Conflict of Laws

Originally posted today on NGPIL website. The Nigeria Group on Private International Law “(NGPIL”) invites submissions for next year’s NGPIL Conflict of Law’s Competition. The winner will be awarded for the best essay on any aspect of Nigerian conflict of laws. Entries will be accepted from the following: an undergraduate and/or postgraduate scholar studying in Nigeria, or any Nigerian lawyer five years call or below practicing and residing in Nigeria.

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United States: CDC Issues New Federal Eviction Moratorium - Perkins Coie LLP

Mondaq

Citing a surge of COVID-19 cases in July 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new federal eviction moratorium on August 3, 2021.

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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“We Bury the Ashes of Racism, Discrimination and Stereotypes”: Canadian Schools Hold Book Burning Demonstration to be a More “Inclusive Country”

JonathanTurley

We recently discussed how many on the left have discovered the allure of book burning , book banning, and blacklisting of authors. While expressing shock at ISIS and other extremist groups burning books , the practice appears acceptable based on the titles or content. Now educators in Ontario have held a “flame purification ceremony” for the local indigenous population by burning roughly 5,000 books.

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Australia: Inside Track: Transport, Shipping & Logistics - In the media, Practice and regulation, Cases and Legislation - Holding Redlich

Mondaq

Links to recent media releases, reports, cases and legislation relating to transport, shipping & logistics.

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NYT: The “ISIS-K Planner” Killed By The Administration Was A Former U.S. Aid Worker Loading Water Containers

JonathanTurley

During the debacle in the withdraw from Afghanistan, the Biden Administration claimed to have killed an “ISIS-K Planner” but curiously refused to give his name despite repeated media requests. It was odd because clearly he knew about it as did his colleagues. Ten innocent people (rather than three claimed by the Administration) appear to have also died in the attack.

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Guernsey: Forget Net-Zero, We Need To Be Net-Negative - GuernseyFinance

Mondaq

What is driving the sustainability agenda? Here, J.P. Morgan's Regional Head of UK, Channel Islands & Ireland Private Bank Oliver Gregson, who we were pleased to have as a keynote speaker at our Sustainable Finance Week event.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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Syracuse Professor Declares the Sept. 11th Attacks a Response to “Heteropatriarchal Capitalistic Systems”

JonathanTurley

Many of us who lived through September 11th terrorist attacks have used today to share the painful memories of that day. In addition to losing a friend on one of the flights, the Pentagon plane hit just after I passed next to the impact side of the Pentagon in my car on the way to work. I ended up being cut off by another car and blowing my front tire and fixing it as the huge plume rose over the Pentagon.

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Guernsey: Record Revenue And Profit For TISE In H1 2021 - GuernseyFinance

Mondaq

The International Stock Exchange (TISE), headquartered in Guernsey, has set new records for revenue, profit and earnings per share during the first half of 2021.

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False promise of re-employment does not come within the ambit of “free consent” for sexual act- MP HC

LexForti

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while refusing to quash the FIR, held that acquiring consent of prosecutrix for sexual act, under the garb of false promise of re-employment, does not constitute “free consent” rather, amounts to consent obtained under misconception of fact. The single-judge bench refused to quash the FIR filed by the receptionist against the Director of a hospital.

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UK: A Couple Of Recent Decisions On Furlough And Redundancy - Trowers & Hamlins

Mondaq

Two recent employment tribunal cases have provided helpful guidance on making redundancies during the operation of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.