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JANUARY 19, 2025

The jury found CNN had defamed the US Navy veteran, Zachary Young, by suggesting he was charging “exorbitant prices” to evacuate people from Afghanistan during the US withdrawal in August 2021. After the verdict, Young spoke to BBC News , saying the lawsuit was about “holding CNN accountable.”

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), along with US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), called Friday for a federal investigation into consulting giant McKinsey.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You have given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains. You cannot even tell us what your products are made from and you cannot tell us much about the conditions that workers have to work in. The reluctance to answer basic questions has, frankly, bordered on contempt of the Committee.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

A US federal appeals court on Friday temporarily lifted a trial court’s blocking of a Louisiana law mandating public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The post US appeals court temporarily lifts block on Louisiana Ten Commandments law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JANUARY 19, 2025

The US Justice Department on Friday filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, accusing Walgreens pharmacists of filling millions of prescriptions for controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose or valid authorization.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The US Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case where the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused to approve flavored e-cigarettes, citing public health concerns. The FDA denied applications from two companies—Triton Distribution and Vapetesia—to sell flavored liquids for use in e-cigarettes, also known as vapes.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday partially revived a suit alleging improper FBI surveillance of Muslim residents of Southern California. They alleged that the FBI paid a confidential informant to gather information about Muslim residents in a counterterrorism operation by the name of “Operation Flex.”

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JURIST

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York, on Thursday, unsealed an indictment against a former Indian intelligence officer who is accused of planning a failed assassination attempt against a Sikh-American activist known for his vocal criticism of the Indian government in New York City. in June 2023.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

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.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A federal indictment released Thursday revealed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, two council members, and the district attorney with conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering. The post US officials in Mississippi charged with bribery, conspiracy appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

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. This is about ending state-sponsored atheism and ensuring families have the freedom to choose faith-based education. Isidore, a Catholic online school, as a charter school.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Friday vacated a previous ruling that dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Oklahoma-based Muscogee (Creek) Nation, who challenged the construction of a casino in Alabama on land they claim is sacred. US Circuit Court Judge William Pryor Jr.,

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MARCH 18, 2025

” However, when asked about the delegation, the Chinese foreign ministry said the delegation is a “normal friendly interaction” between the two states. There have been condemnations coming from the UN and the US.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Zgambo, who writes for the Zambia Whistleblower website, has been held at Ridgeway Police Station without formal charges, highlighting escalating concerns about press freedom and human rights in Zambia. The international community has also expressed concerns about Zambia’s human rights situation.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

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NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The resolution is supported by nineteen member states, including the US, the UK, France and Germany. Simultaneously, Iran has been increasing its stockpiles of enriched uranium, raising alarms about potential weapons development. However, China, Russia and Burkina Faso opposed the resolution, with 12 other countries abstaining.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported that the surveillance targeted five prominent journalists, raising concerns about press freedom and source protection. As Mauritius is heading into legislative elections, RSF is concerned about these leaks, which point to a system of widespread wiretapping that does not spare media professionals.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee unveiled a report on Saturday, revealing that Justice Clarence Thomas of the US Supreme Court has accepted millions of dollars in lavish gifts over his 30-year tenure without reporting them.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2024

They do not deter us but rather strengthen our determination. Meanwhile, the Canada Tibet Committee said , “ This move actually strengthens our resolve to keep on this path and continue to advocate for policies that bring about a just and equitable solution to the harsh occupation and repression now ongoing in Tibet.”

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JUNE 17, 2022

No wonder our jobs can cause us so much stress! Even when we are meeting these unrealistic expectations, we can benefit from letting others help us. And if I’m honest, a part of me celebrates myself when I think about all the things I can handle. Yes, I think these are unrealistic expectations. But there is a price to pay.

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DECEMBER 25, 2024

Last year, the US Department of State also released a report on religious freedom in Iran, expressing concern about religious freedom in the region. .” Recent amendments to the penal code invited criticism and concern over their potential to curtail religious freedom in an already hostile environment.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Despite a growth in human rights law, institutions, NGOs, and technology to document and disseminate information about human rights, things are getting worse.” In Afghanistan, for example, states have recently urged legal action against the Taliban for violations of women’s rights and condemned the use of capital punishment.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Additionally, she expressed concern about the limited access to safe and regular migration pathways in line with the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. The Trafficking in Persons report by the US Department of State placed Liberia in its Tier 2 Watchlist.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In a recurring trend, foreign journalists and opposition activists working in Russia frequently face criminal prosecution for reporting on the war, particularly with charges relating to espionage and “disseminating false information” about Russia’s military.

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Above The Law

MAY 2, 2025

65 on the Am Law 100 — recently announced that it will be conducting layoffs across its international offices, including the UK and US. If your firm or organization is reducing the ranks of its lawyers or staff, whether through deferrals, open layoffs, stealth layoffs, or voluntary buyouts, please dont hesitate to let us know.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Last week I served on a panel about attorney burnout for a bar association club for attorneys in their first 10 years of practice. Asking the Right Questions About Attorney Burnout. The question was about how to handle unreasonable expectations from a supervising attorney. Here’s what I mean. Make expectations clear.

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JURIST

JANUARY 23, 2025

Bahgat was briefly detained before being released on 20,000 Egyptian pound (US$398) bail. Bahgat was summoned to the Egyptian Supreme State Security Prosecution on Sunday, where he was questioned about the source of the information on prison conditions.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

and didn’t suffer from the same feelings of constant hustling for more like so many of us. Our dependence on the clock and our perceived lack of time lead us to value busyness over stillness. Many of us high-achievers believe contentment is synonymous with complacency. Social media is the worst culprit for many of us.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Journaling provides us with the ability to get beyond our self-censoring and judgment so we can get to the good parts of ourselves. Journal about what you might enjoy trying or doing. Or think about things you used to enjoy if it’s been a long time since you spent time doing something completely for yourself. Take a Risk.

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APRIL 14, 2025

Were recognizing professional burnout and then actively doing something about it. I know that might not make too much sense if youre new to this but Im talking about the basic, drill sergeant, organized, never missing a task or beat, creating checklists on checklists, routine that paralegals have assumed since the beginning of time.

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Above The Law

APRIL 22, 2025

(Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) You’ve heard about Luigi Mangione? Most will have already made up their minds about which side they are on before they arrive at the courthouse, Worley says. Valid, but who hasn’t said something online about the case? But it doesn’t stop there! That might be a strike.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2024

O’Flaherty voiced his concerns about the disproportionate impact brought by the bill on the freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, urged the members of the Italian Senate not to adopt Bill 1236 on public security on Friday.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Australian Federal MPs voted Wednesday in favour of a motion supporting the return of Wikileaks’ founder Jullian Assange to Australia, ahead of a US extradition hearing next week in London’s High Court of Justice. ” Wilkie raised concern about the impact of Assange’s extradition on media freedom.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Leaders from the European Union (EU) and the US issued a strong joint statement Thursday condemning the recent crackdown on opposition activists and the decline of human rights in Georgia. The post EU and US leaders condemn human rights violations in Georgia as UK sanctions officials appeared first on JURIST - News.

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MAY 8, 2025

Instead, we plow through, fueled by caffeine, deadlines, and perfectionism, rarely pausing long enough to assess the difference between what gives us energy and what drains it. Some build us up. Others chip away at us slowly. Its also about how your mind and emotions are affected. You dont have to wait for a crisis.

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