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World Economic Forum urges corporate action to eradicate forced labor

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This practice affects many sectors, such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and domestic work, becoming entrenched within complex global supply chains.

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Amnesty: land restitution to Brazil indigenous communities a positive yet inadequate measure

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These lands were previously dispossessed for the construction of the Itaip hydroelectric dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay. It also orders Itaipu Binacional to finance the purchase of thousands of hectares of land for these communities, which have been displaced due to the dams construction.

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Australia introduces law to prevent construction of Russian embassy near parliament building

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“To our regret, Australia diligently continues to move in the main stream of the authors of the Russophobic hysteria that is now taking place in the Western countries,” Peskov said. The post Australia introduces law to prevent construction of Russian embassy near parliament building appeared first on JURIST - News.

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LinkedIn Profile Update: How to Stand Out in 4 Simple, Achievable Steps

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For example, if you are a construction lawyer, find a high-quality stock image of a construction site. When listing your skills, think beyond the traditional buzzwords like diligence , responsiveness and sound judgment. The courthouse in your county. The skyline of the city where you live and practice.

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Finding Light in Dark Places: Specific Obligations for Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Mitigation

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It characterized the “due diligence” standard for these obligations as a demanding, objective, science-based standard, not “whatever measures States deem necessary” (para 206). 238, emphasis added) It concluded, nonetheless, that articles 192 and 194 impose obligations of conduct (paras 441(c), (d)).

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Skilled Searcher Test Allows Estoppel for Unknown References

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Rather, in cases where the IPR challenger lacks knowledge of the prior art the appropriate test for estoppel is what “a skilled searcher conducting a diligent search reasonably could have been expected to discover.” However, both the district court and the Federal Circuit held that lack of knowledge is not a complete excuse.

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Nigeria investigative journalist released after spending more than a week in police custody

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In an interview with Arise News , Bukky Shonibar, the Board Chairman of the FIJ said that every story that FIJ releases is regulated by journalistic ethics and due diligence. Nigeria’s constitution requires that any crime suspect be charged before a court within 48 hours of arrest.

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