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Ninth Circuit reinstates Arizona voting registration and mail-in voting laws

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked key provisions of Arizona’s contentious Senate Bill 1260 , resulting in the reinstatement of Arizona’s 2022 voter registration and mail-in voting laws which were intended to increase election security. The court cited FDA v.

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Elon Musk criticizes Australia law designed to combat misinformation

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The proposed law would mandate that digital platforms establish codes of behaviour and receive regulatory approval in order to prevent the spread of harmful misinformation. The post Elon Musk criticizes Australia law designed to combat misinformation appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Federal court blocks California law regulating deepfakes ahead of election

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The US District Court for the Eastern District of California on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction, blocking a law allowing the subjects of election deepfakes to sue the deepfakes creators for damages. The law also enables recipients of deceptive content to claim damages against the distributor.

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France government announces new immigration law to extend detention periods for irregular migrants

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A spokesperson for the French government, Maude Bregeon, announced on Sunday that France’s newly appointed interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, has proposed a new immigration law to be adopted by the beginning of 2025 “to protect the French people.” Currently, irregular migrants can only be held in administrative detention for up to 90 days.

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

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Russia signs law exempting defendants from criminal liability during military service

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed laws on Wednesday that provide exemptions from criminal liability for individuals in the Russian Federation who have contracted for military service or have been mobilized. The post Russia signs law exempting defendants from criminal liability during military service appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Texas attorney general sues TikTok for violating child privacy law

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The State of Texas on Thursday sued social media platform TikTok for violating a Texas law enacted to protect children’s online privacy. Texas law requires social media companies to take steps to protect kids online and requires them to provide parents with tools to do the same.

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Becoming a CP means you have successfully passed a rigorous exam based on federal law and procedures. The NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) credential is key to respect and opportunity throughout the legal profession. Earning this credential is with a career-long commitment.

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