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COP29 climate finance proposal sparks criticism from climate activists

JURIST

The Presidency of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) on Friday released a draft financial plan, calling on developed countries to jointly mobilize $250 billion per year by 2035 to support developing countries in addressing climate change. The US$250 billion per year in public finance is peanuts. trillion per year by 2035.

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Morocco Central Bank governor confirms cryptocurrency law in progress

JURIST

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, announced on Tuesday that a draft law regulating cryptocurrencies is undergoing adoption. The draft law will seek to clarify and oversee cryptocurrency activities in Morocco, balancing innovation with financial stability and consumer protection.

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UN draft resolution calls on countries to phase out coal and subsidies for fossil fuels

JURIST

The first draft resolution of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was released on Tuesday. The draft is divided into eight sub-topics focusing on each issue the countries have decided to focus on. C above pre-industrial levels.

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Artificial Intelligence Already Being Used In Transactional Drafting: An Interview With The CEO Of Spellbook

Above The Law

The post Artificial Intelligence Already Being Used In Transactional Drafting: An Interview With The CEO Of Spellbook appeared first on Above the Law. Spellbook recently announced $10.9 million in new funding from several major venture capital firms.

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Punjab, Pakistan defamation act passed amid free speech controversy

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Pakistan’s Provincial Assembly of the Punjab passed on Monday The Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 , which allows the establishment of special tribunals to try individuals who draft, publish or disseminate fake news, according to local outlet Pakistan Today.

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Future 1L eligible for NBA draft, thanks to close reading of contract

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Representatives of small islands and developing countries walk out of UN climate change conference

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Negotiators from the Association of Small Islands States (AOSIS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) walked out of negotiations during overtime United Nations climate talks on Saturday, saying their climate finance interests were being ignored.

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