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“Kansas Voters Will Decide Whether to Hold Open Elections for State Supreme Court; A question on the ballot next year will ask voters to amend the Constitution to set open elections; Republicans said it would empower Kansans, while Democrats argued it would politicize the judiciary”

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“Kansas Voters Will Decide Whether to Hold Open Elections for State Supreme Court; A question on the ballot next year will ask voters to amend the Constitution to set open elections; Republicans said it would empower Kansans, while Democrats argued it would politicize the judiciary”: Mitch Smith of The New York Times has this report.

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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report

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In some Australian jurisdictions, the report found, between 75 and 85 percent of reports to the police do not proceed to charge and even fewer to court. Stage two is set for 2026 and 2027 and will focus on the design and effectiveness of new types of criminal trials aimed at early intervention and prevention.

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Three Ways AI-Assisted Court Reporting Helps Improve Client Experience 

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Dean Whalen, Chief Legal Officer of Readback, a new AI-assisted deposition court reporting platform, explains how AI-assisted court reporting addresses the stenographer talent crunch — with added benefits. What Is AI-Assisted Court Reporting? AI-assisted court reporting is a hybrid model of AI and humans.

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The Court of Arbitration for Sports hears Russia appeal against International Olympic Committee ban

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The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) heard Russia’s appeal Friday against the sanctions imposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). The IOC in October 2023 banned the ROC with immediate effect for “breach of the charter.”

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Native Americans allocated further healthcare funding following US Supreme Court dispute with Federal Government

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The US Supreme Court decided Thursday that when Native Americans administer healthcare through their own programs, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service must pay for costs associated with the operation of the healthcare program. For fiscal year 2025, the IHS budget was increased by 16 percent, or $1.1

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ECJ declares the mandatory inclusion of fingerprints on ID cards legal under EU law

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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Thursday that the mandatory inclusion of fingerprints on identity cards is in contravention of the fundamental rights of respect for private life and the protection of personal data.

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New Jersey Governor signs bill allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections

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However, the law does not take effect until January 2026, so 17-year-olds in New Jersey cannot vote in the 2024 primaries. Under the new law, 17-year-olds can vote in the primaries if they are US citizens, reside in the district they expect to vote in and will be 18 by the next general election.