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Rights group warns Indonesia crackdown on journalists undermines media freedom

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday warned that the latest wave of threats on journalists and media outlets in Indonesia has escalated, leading to a severe impact on press freedom across the country. According to HRW, these actions are against the fundamental principle of democracy and have led to nationwide outrage, with journalists criticizing the government’s unconstitutional actions.

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Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose

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Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How should I balance priorities when everything for everyone seems to be a top priority? The post Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Healthcare Companies Screwed Over So Many People That It’s Hard To Find Luigi Mangione A Neutral Jury

Above The Law

(Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) You’ve heard about Luigi Mangione? Of course you have — his likeness has been all over your Twitter feed, Saturday Night Live , and those Altar Candles that were in vogue for a little while. And while that shared knowledge base might make it easy for you to throw #FreeLuigi on your dating profile to show off your politics and whimsy, it makes it damn hard to compile a neutral jury to adjudicate at trial.

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Trust Me, Bro: It's Time to Dig Deeper Into Vendor Contracts

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Lawyers can get taken advantage of by vendors from time to time, in at least a couple of ways. First off, most vendors know that attorneys are really busy & just want someone else to handle things for them. That means that lawyers will often not dig into the elements of a specific contract, or learn enough about a topic to ask relevant questions.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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“Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at Courthouse”

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“Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by federal authorities at Courthouse”: Daniel Bice of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article that begins, “Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested April 25 by federal authorities who are investigating whether she tried to help an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, officials confirmed.

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Midsized Law Firms Increasingly See AI and Interconnected Technology as Critical for Future Success, New Survey Finds

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An overwhelming 87% of professionals in midsized law firms view investing in cutting-edge technology as critical for their firm’s future, with expectations for AI’s value growing significantly, according to the 2025 US Midsize Law Firm Priorities Report, released today by law practice management company Actionstep. The report, which surveyed 264 U.S.

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California Bar Reveals It Used AI For Exam Questions, Because Of Course It Did

Above The Law

Unaware that you’re supposed to rip the band-aid off all at once, the embattled officials behind the California Bar Exam decided they hadn’t had enough of the non-stop cavalcade of disastrous headlines about February’s exam, so they just casually threw out there that they used AI to come up with some of the questions. Everyone’s going to be chill about this, right?

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Back to Back: Why Backlinks Are Essential for Web Marketing

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

One of the primary ways that Google and other search engines connect legal consumers to law firms, is through domain authority, which is attributed to your website. You can check yours for free here. Domain authority is effectively a measure of the extent to which a search engine views you /your business (through the lens of your website) as providing relevant expert ise in your space.

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“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.”

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“6 beers, 1 plane: Alaska Supreme Court upholds aircraft forfeiture in bootlegging case.” Patrick Gilchrist of Alaska Public Media has this report. And James Brooks of Alaska Beacon reports that “ Alaskas seizure of a bootleggers plane was legal, Supreme Court says; A decision released Friday says even a six-pack of beer causes grave societal harm.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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US jury finds New York Times not liable for libel against former VP candidate Sarah Palin

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A New York federal jury on Tuesday found The New York Times (NYT) not liable for libel against 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. The former Alaska governor filed suit in 2017, stating that the NYT damaged her reputation by erroneously linking her to a mass shooting in an editorial piece. The editorial piece, titled “ America’s Lethal Politics ,” written by James Bennett, included a statement saying that Palin’s political rhetoric helped incite the 2011 mass sh

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Supreme Court Hears Major Parental Rights Case Over LGBT Readings

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Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a major parental rights case in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a challenge to Montgomery County (Md.) requiring their children to participate in instruction that includes LGBTQ+ themes. It is a case that could produce sweeping changes across the county as parents object to the use of public schools to advance social and political agendas.

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Supercharge Your Law Firm With AI Legal Assistants: A Conversation With Tom Martin

Above The Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at lightning speed, and law is no exception. In Season 10, Episode 8 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I sat down with Tom Martin, founder and CEO of LawDroid, to discuss how AI legal assistants are changing the game for law firms. Toms mission is clear: help lawyers work smarter, not harder, with the power of AI.

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Block Party: Blocking Time Is Essential for Workflow

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Have you ever thought to yourself: I never can get any work done; Im always getting interrupted. Well, you feel that way, because its true. Its impossible to concentrate, when youre being interrupted constantly. On average, simply checking an email will get you off-task for 17 minutes! If you dont get any focus time, its really hard push through any project; and, the world as presently constituted, is rife with distractions.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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“Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit; Federal courts will allow NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs to pursue her claim that her colleagues on the state’s highest court are violating voters’ constitutional rights by ruling in favor of election claims by Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin”

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“Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit; Federal courts will allow NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs to pursue her claim that her colleagues on the state’s highest court are violating voters’ constitutional rights by ruling in favor of election claims by Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin”: Will Doran of WRAL has this report.

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Council of Europe reports systemic abuses and informal hierarchies in prisons across Europe

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The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) raised Thursday serious concerns about prison conditions and psychiatric care practices across Europe. The 34th General Report highlights issues pertaining to prison overcrowding, the continued influence of informal prisoner hierarchies, and the excessive use of pharmacological treatments in psychiatric institutions.

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10th Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to Police Officer Who Claimed There Was No Clearly Established Law Preventing Him From Shooting Dog Who Posed No Danger

EvidenceProf Blog

Police officers are entitled to "qualified immunity" unless their conduct violates clearly established federal law. In Love v. Grashorn, 2025 WL 1162842 (10th Cir. 2025), a police officer tried to claim that there was no clearly established law preventing him.

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SCOTUSblog Gets Gobbled Up By Right-Leaning Media

Above The Law

If you’ve been following the financial and legal woes of SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein , you probably assumed that legal media institution’s independence wasn’t long for this world. Earlier today, Ben Mullin of the New York Times reported that the right-wing, subscription-based publication The Dispatch purchased SCOTUSblog. Along with the domain saved in every attorney’s favorites list, The Dispatch also acquired the talents of Amy Howe, the other SCOTUSblog co-foun

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Daily Reflection: Why It's Important & Easy, To Look at Your Financial Data Every Day

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Theres usually just one time every year, when law firm owners review their revenue and profitability. Thats at the end of the year otherwise known as the time when you cant do anything about your revenue numbers, that you dont like. So, the better strategy is to review your revenue and profitability, on a regular & recurring basis. You know, so you can actually do something about what you see.

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“Federal judges block NC Supreme Court election ‘cure’ process — for now”

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“Federal judges block NC Supreme Court election cure process — for now”: Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. And at his “Election Law Blog,” Rick Hasen has a post titled “ 4th Circuit, on 2-1 Vote, Halts Likely Unconstitutional ‘Cure’ Order in North Carolina Supreme Court Election Contest.

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UAE urged to remove terrorism designation of political opponents

JURIST

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday urged United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities to remove the terrorism designation of 11 political opponents, relatives, and eight companies they own. In January, the UAE government released the cabinet’s decision, Resolution No. (1) of 2025 Regarding Approving the List of Terrorist Persons and Organizations, authorizing a list including 11 individuals and eight organizations due to alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Islamist or

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The Future of SCOTUSblog

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Dear SCOTUSblog readers, As one era ends, an exciting new one begins. SCOTUSblog is delighted to announce that it has been acquired by Dispatch Media, Inc., and will round out The Dispatch s coverage of the Supreme Court and the rule of law. This blog began nearly a quarter of a century ago as a way to promote our legal work. Over the years, it has evolved into a resource on all things related to the Supreme Court, from soup-to-nuts coverage of the cases argued at the court to retirements, confi

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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U.S. News Ranks The Best Law Schools For Getting Biglaw Jobs (2025)

Above The Law

Rankings season is officially upon us, and this time around, even U.S. News & World Report has rolled out additional rankings on top of their influential law school rankings. Given that a legal education can land the average law school graduate in up to six figures of debt, it makes sense that would-be lawyers are eager to snag Biglaw jobs, where salaries at leading firms begin at $225,000.

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Companies Scramble to Account for Impact of Tariffs

Intelligize Blog

Back in the 1980s, one of the more popular series of childrens books was called Choose Your Own Adventure. Rather than telling a linear story, the books essentially offered readers a chance to build their own narratives by choosing from different options as they worked through the pages. While a story about an airlines corporate earnings report would probably flop with the series young target demographic, perhaps it would appeal more to investors and financial analysts looking for clarity in unc

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“Supreme Court to hear religious freedom case involving LGBTQ+ storybooks; The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether public schools can refuse to give parents the right to pull kids from lessons involving LGBTQ-themed books”

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“Supreme Court to hear religious freedom case involving LGBTQ+ storybooks; The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether public schools can refuse to give parents the right to pull kids from lessons involving LGBTQ-themed books”: Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post has this report. And in commentary, Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal will contain an editorial titled “ Gender Storytime at the Supreme Court: If elementary schools read childrens books with L

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Rights group condemns Dominican Republic new health protocol for discriminating migrants

JURIST

Amnesty International condemned Thursday the Dominican Republic’s new health protocol that requires migrants to provide documentation and pay fees to access public health services. The group argued that the new protocol is discriminatory and may violate international human rights standards. On April 6, the government announced a new health protocol consisting of 15 migration measures.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.