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Human rights group says Mississippi failed to prevent cervical cancer deaths for black women

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Mississippi state and the US federal governments have neglected to protect black women from cervical cancer deaths in the rural Mississippi Delta region, Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative for Economic and Social Justice (SRBWI) and Human Rights Watch released in a report on Wednesday. The report states that “there are persistent and glaring racial disparities in rates of cervical cancer deaths in the US.” The report documents published that as of 2022, “10.8 percent

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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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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

EvidenceProf Blog

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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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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Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo

Above The Law

Absolutely laughable. The post Department Of Justice Makes *The* Most Embarrassing Typo appeared first on Above the Law.

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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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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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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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“White House eyes fight to expand Trump’s power to control spending; Trump’s early, extraordinary steps pose a direct challenge to Congress’s constitutional power of the purse”

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“White House eyes fight to expand Trumps power to control spending; Trumps early, extraordinary steps pose a direct challenge to Congresss constitutional power of the purse”: Tony Romm and Jeff Stein of The Washington Post have this report.

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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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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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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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'Secret Plot' Drove Perella Weinberg Split, Judge Hears

Law 360

A New York state judge heard dueling claims of deception on Friday as counsel for investment banking firm Perella Weinberg and a group of former partners each accused the other of a "secret plot" that violated their partnership agreement, kicking off a trial centering on a sudden split in the firm a decade ago.

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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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“William Pryor Takes Tortuous Path to Eleventh Circuit; His shocking testimony guarantees Democratic filibuster”

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“William Pryor Takes Tortuous Path to Eleventh Circuit; His shocking testimony guarantees Democratic filibuster”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.

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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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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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The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025)

Above The Law

Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justices decline to reinstate Ohio man’s attempted murder conviction

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea to reinstate an Ohio mans conviction for attempted murder. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented from the courts announcement that it would not intervene in the case, in an eight-page opinion joined by Justice Samuel Alito. Thomas was sharply critical of the Cincinnati-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, which had thrown out David Smiths 22-year conviction and sentence for a brutal attack on Quortney Tolliver in 2016.

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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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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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“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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Tenth Circuit Finds Forensic Interviews Admissible as Prior Consistent Statements

EvidenceProf Blog

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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DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report We’ll See For The Next Four Years

Above The Law

From the parting-shot-from-the-Civil-Rights-Division dept The post DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report Well See For The Next Four Years appeared first on Above the Law.

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Archegos CFO Gets 8 Years For $100M Stock Fraud Ploy

Law 360

The former chief financial officer of defunct hedge fund Archegos on Monday was sentenced in New York federal court to eight years in prison for his role in a $100 billion scheme to manipulate the market and defraud banks.

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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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US Supreme Court to hear landmark cases on public funding for religious schools

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On Friday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would take up a groundbreaking case to determine whether Oklahoma could fund a proposed Catholic charter school. The decision could redefine the boundaries between church and state. If the court sides with Oklahoma, it would mark the first time the government can establish and directly fund religious schools.

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“Appeals court weighs if U.S. can nix accused 9/11 plotters’ plea deal; If the Pentagon were ever to get courts’ leeway to withdraw a pledge not to seek the death penalty, the United States says, it should be for the alleged mastermind of the 2001 attacks”

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“Appeals court weighs if U.S. can nix accused 9/11 plotters plea deal; If the Pentagon were ever to get courts leeway to withdraw a pledge not to seek the death penalty, the United States says, it should be for the alleged mastermind of the 2001 attacks”: Spencer S. Hsu and Missy Ryan of The Washington Post have this report. And Ryan Knappenberger of Courthouse News Service reports that “ DC Circuit skeptical feds can back out of plea deal with 9/11 plotters; The federal govern

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Supreme Court of Georgia Finds Judge's Instructions Were Not Improper "Verdict Urging" to the Jury

EvidenceProf Blog

When does a judge's pre-deliberations instruction to a jury cross the line from properly managing the business of trial to improper "verdict urging"? That was the question addressed by the Supreme Court of Georgia in its recent opinion in Edwards-Tuggle.

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