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US Court of Appeals partially revives suit alleging improper FBI surveillance of Muslims

JURIST

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. The case was heard on remand from the United States Supreme Court and decided on the findings of the District Court. In the present case, Fazaga v.

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Using An LPMS for Effective Evidence Management in Litigation

CARET Legal

For litigation attorneys, effective evidence management can be the difference between winning or losing a case. Why Evidence Management is Critical in Litigation Litigation attorneys face unique pressures when it comes to managing evidence. These features work together to create a seamless evidence management system.

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Lebanon military court fails to hold security forces accountable for torture of Syrian refugee

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Amnesty International condemned Lebanon’s military court on Tuesday for its failure to hold security forces officers responsible for Syrian refugee Bashar Abd Saud’s death in custody accountable. According to Lebanon’s 2017 Anti-Torture Law, torture cases should be tried in civilian courts.

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Federal court allows illegal data collection claims against Target to move forward

JURIST

The court rejected these arguments and ruled that the plaintiffs had provided sufficient detail to make their allegations plausible. This is sufficient at this stage of litigation because the central inquiry is whether the case merits further proceedings for examination.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Litigation is expensive. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options.

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Climate Litigation in Japan: What to Expect in 2025

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In Japan, climate litigation ( / Kiko soshou ) has been used to challenge the legality of the construction and operation of the coal-fired power plants and promote coal phase-out. See Japanese Court Upholds Mistakes in post-disaster Energy Policy in Yokosuka Climate Case Decisions.) Sendai Power Station ). Kobe Steel Ltd.,

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Biglaw Litigation Powerhouse Increases Its Six-Figure Bonuses For Federal Clerks

Above The Law

To that end, we’ve recently learned of a yet another litigation powerhouse that’s increased its clerkship signing bonus. 18 on the Am Law 100 — has increased its already generous signing bonus for all federal district and appellate court clerkships to $175,000.For