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Tunisia court sentences smugglers involved in 2022 migrant shipwreck to prison

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The Tribunal of First Instance of Medenine sentenced on Thursday five individuals involved in the tragic 2022 Zarzis shipwreck case which killed 18 people from the southern coastal town to prison sentences between four and 10 years, the general prosecutor told local Radio channel Mosaïque FM.

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Brazil court sentences three officers for asphyxiation death of Black man in tear gas-filled trunk

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The Public Ministry of Sergipe announced Saturday that three former police officers have been sentenced to long prison terms for the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a black man with schizophrenia, in 2022. The events unfolded on May 25, 2022, when Santos was stopped for riding a motorcycle without a helmet in Umbaba, Sergipe.

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Amnesty International’s Secretary General denounces rollback of human rights in Tunisia

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The political and judicial state of Tunisia has been in flux in recent years after Tunisia President Kais Saied issued a decree in 2022 which allowed him to dismiss any judge based on vague criteria without due process.

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Russia signs decree allowing seizure of US assets in Russia

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Notably, assets of foreign investors, including both US individuals and major investment funds are currently being held in special “type-C” accounts which Russia introduced in February 2022 after being subjected to numerous Western sanctions for their invasion of Ukraine.

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Top 3 Data Privacy Challenges for Contract Compliance in 2022

The data privacy regulatory landscape is quickly becoming hyper-fragmented with dozens of new, updated, or proposed laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to legal landmines that damage reputations and cost millions of dollars. Contract intelligence can help.

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Armenia Parliament to consider ratifying Rome Statute

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However, in December 2022, Armenia took steps to ratify the Rome Statute anyway. While both nations had agreed to a ceasefire after the 2020 conflict, Azerbaijan invaded Armenia in September 2022. Armenia signed the Rome Statute in October 1999 but has not ratified it.

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Pakistan writes to The Economist over article by former PM Imran Khan

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Filed in August 2022, the case delt with accusations against Khan of failing to information about gifts. The ECP’s verdict on October 21, 2022, cited dishonest behaviour, leading to criminal proceedings. Khan was disqualified for five years by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the Toshakhana reference case.

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2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management Report

A Visionary in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management. Gartner, a company that delivers actionable, objective insight to executive and their teams, has positioned Evisort in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Life Cycle Management.

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Stop Getting Rejected! Learn the top eFiling Rejection Reasons in 2022

Download this report on the top rejection reasons of 2022 to find out the most common reasons clerks rejected eFilings. Plus, get detailed advice to help you avoid rejection in your own filings.

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

In 2022, there are dozens of case management software options for law firms to choose from. But the truth is: not all legal software is created equal. Plaintiff personal injury law firms need a specific set of features and tools that don’t necessarily apply to other practice areas.

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Recovering from a Cyber Attack

Speaker: Mike Cramer, Director of HIPAA & Data Security at The Word & Brown Companies

January 11th, 2022 at 11:00 am PST, 2:00 pm EST, 7:00 pm GMT Your best response(s) for when a breach occurs; Best methods for making data privacy and security measures usable to all employees, from the C-suite to managers to “front-line” employees.