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Europe rights court introduces Ethics Council to uphold judicial integrity

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) announced Monday the establishment of an Ethics Council tasked with providing advisory guidance to the President of the court on matters pertaining to judicial ethics. The decision to formally constitute the Ethics Council was adopted by the Plenary Court during its session on 16 December 2024. This development marks a significant step in the court’s commitment to judicial ethics, ensuring that the ethical standards governing its judges are transpa

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Tenth Circuit Finds Forensic Interviews Admissible as Prior Consistent Statements

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Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(1)(B) provides an exclusion to the rule against hearsay if The declarant testifies and is subject to cross-examination about a prior statement, and the statement: (B) is consistent with the declarants testimony and is offered: (i).

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US Supreme Court revives Corporate Transparency Act to regulate money-laundering

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The US Supreme Court issued a temporary nationwide stay Thursday that revived the Corporate Transparency Act , which regulates money laundering by requiring small businesses to register with the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The Act prevents money laundering by requiring corporate entities to report their beneficial ownership which also regulates anonymous and illicit business ownership.

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Supreme Court will weigh in on effort to found nation’s first religious charter school

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Share The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon added three more cases two of which will be argued together to its docket for the 2024-25 term. In a brief unsigned order , the justices agreed to review a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that rejected an effort by a Catholic online school to become the nations first religious charter school. The justices also agreed to weigh in on a question relating to the certification of class actions.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security risks before they become problems.

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"A Grieving Widow Wouldn't Travel With a Thong": In Biggest Evidence Ruling in Decades, the Supreme Court Agrees With My New Article and Creates a Constitutional Right to Exclude Evidence

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In its most significant Evidence ruling in decades, the Supreme Court recognized a Constitutional right to exclude evidence in its per curiam opinion this week in Andrew v. White. Criminal defense attorneys now have an entirely new argument that they.

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Access to Justice 2.0: How AI-powered software can bridge the gap

ABA Journal

Many predictions have been made about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession.

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Rohingya survivor files complaint against Meta for alleged contribution to Myanmar atrocities

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Rohingya atrocity survivor, Maung Sawyeddollah, filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Meta for its alleged role in promoting the spread of content inciting attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar, according to a statement published by Amnesty International on Thursday. In the complaint, Maung Sawyeddollah asked the SEC to investigate Meta’s violations of securities laws.

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Exclusive: SurePoint Technologies Acquires ZenCase to Expand Practice Management Capabilities

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Legal technology company SurePoint Technologies has acquired the legal practice management company ZenCase in a strategic move aimed at enhancing SurePoint’s practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms.

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A Roadmap for Criminal Defense Attorneys to Object Using the New Constitutional Right to Exclude Evidence

EvidenceProf Blog

A few days ago, I posted about the Supreme Court's landmark opinion last week in Andrew v. White, which recognized a Constitutional right to exclude evidence. Specifically, the Supreme Court concluded that it is clearly established federal law that the.

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Document Automation for Small Law Firms: A Practical Guide for Paralegals & Staff

Stop recreating the same legal documents. Learn to automate client intake forms, correspondence, and agreements—without expensive software. What You'll Learn: Which documents to automate first How to create simple templates Ways to reduce errors and save time Practical workflows for small firms Download now to transform your legal document drafting process.

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Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification

Above The Law

Likely the first of many. The post Law School Now Requires Students To Get Artificial Intelligence Certification appeared first on Above the Law.

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A Duty on Public Bodies to Prioritize Climate Action? Coolglass Windfarm Limited v. An Bord Pleanala

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Planning law has proven to be a useful tool for climate activists seeking to block or challenge new fossil fuel developments. However, it has also been used to frustrate efforts to accelerate the renewable energy transition by delaying the construction of new renewable energy infrastructure (see here ). Ireland has been a particular victim of this latter problem, with developers citing concerns over current planning laws as a reason for delays in constructing onshore wind farms, among other faci

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Colombia president declares state of emergency as violence surges

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Colombian President President Gustavo Petro declared a state of emergency Friday in response to escalating violence between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The declaration grants Petro special powers for 90 days and allows the government to impose curfews and traffic restrictions to restore order.

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“Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court”

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“Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court”: Stacey Barchenger of The Arizona Republic has this report. Howard Fischer of The Arizona Daily Star reports that “ Hobbs appoints first Latina and Black justice to Arizona Supreme Court.” Sejal Govindarao and Gabriel Sandoval of The Los Angeles Times report that “ Arizona governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court.” And Caitlin Sievers of AZ Mirror reports t

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.

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Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Questions Whether Lay Witness Can Testify About Metadata, Cache, and Cookies

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 701 provides that If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is: (a) rationally based on the witnesss perception; (b) helpful to clearly.

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Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex

Above The Law

Stupidest timeline. The post Pardoned Jan 6 Militia Member Attacks Doughnuts In Capitol Complex appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justices take up case on right to sue over mistaken SWAT raid

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Share The Supreme Court will weigh in on whether a Georgia family whose home was mistakenly raided by an FBI SWAT team can sue the federal government for the error. Just over six hours after the justices issued a list of orders from their Jan. 24 conference, and three days after they granted three cases from that conference, the court issued a new order granting review in Martin v.

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Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law

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The Supreme Court of Canada announced on Thursday that it will hear a landmark challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, Bill 21. The law was passed in 2019 and prohibits certain public sector employees in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols while on duty. Central to the case are Sections 2(a) and 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Case Closed: How to Optimize Your Legal Intake Process for Efficiency

Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

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“Appeals Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to Teenagers; The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit applied the Supreme Court’s ‘historical tradition’ test”

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“Appeals Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to Teenagers; The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit applied the Supreme Courts ‘historical tradition’ test”: Mattathias Schwartz of The New York Times has this report. Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times reports that “ Federal appeals court strikes down feds handgun ban on those under 21; Judges declare law unconstitutional, say 18-20-year-olds have right to keep and bear arms.” A

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Supreme Court of New Hampshire Finds Child Testimony Via One-Way Livestream Video Violates State Constitution

EvidenceProf Blog

The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment provides that "[a]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right.to be confronted with the witnesses against him." Moreover, Part I, Article 15 of the New Hampshire Constitution states that "[e]very subject.

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Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program Improved Access To Justice For Tort Victims And Possibly Large Companies

Above The Law

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. According to the 2019 Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services report which recommended the creation of the ABS program, there is a decline in the representation of individuals in the people law sector.

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BigLaw firm took several pages from ‘Retaliating Employer’s Handbook,’ suit alleges

ABA Journal

Updated: A counsel at Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle has filed a retaliation lawsuit against the law firm and several partners, including one defendant who…

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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US Supreme Court approves extradition of convict linked to 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

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The Supreme Courtof theUnited States (SCOTUS) on Saturday authorized the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a convict linked to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks , to India. This decision follows the rejection of his petition against extradition, which was submitted by Rana on November 13, 2024. In his petition, Rana argued that he had already been tried and acquitted in a federal court in Illinois on charges related to the Mumbai attacks, further contending that extraditing him to India would subject h

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“Judge denies Charlie Adelson request for new sentencing hearing over scoresheet error”

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“Judge denies Charlie Adelson request for new sentencing hearing over scoresheet error”: Jeff Burlew of The Tallahassee Democrat has this report.

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Ninth Circuit Finds Expert Testimony About the Retail Value of Fentanyl Was Admissible in Prosecution For Importing Drugs

EvidenceProf Blog

Federal Rule of Evidence 401 provides that Evidence is relevant if: (a) it has any tendency to make a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence; and (b) the fact is of consequence in determining.

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The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms

Above The Law

What's the difference between getting rid of tenure and placing a muzzle on professors? The post The Attacks On Tenure Could Change How Law Professors Run Their Classrooms appeared first on Above the Law.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Think, McFly! 'Back To The Future' Writer Says No Apple Theft

Law 360

The co-writer of "Back to the Future" suggested to a California federal jury Thursday that an independent filmmaker suing Apple and acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan for copyright infringement should make like a tree and get out of the courtroom because her film bears no resemblance to the Apple TV+ show, "Servant.

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“Kim Davis’ lawyer eager for next step as he argues same-sex marriage case before appeals panel”

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“Kim Davis lawyer eager for next step as he argues same-sex marriage case before appeals panel”: Sarah Ladd of Kentucky Lantern has this report.

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Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees?

Above The Law

ICHRAs are gaining a lot of interest in healthcare. Some say they are beneficial because they give employees more choice in their health insurance, while others are more skeptical. The post Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees? appeared first on MedCity News.