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Effect of COVID-19 on Indigenous access to education spurs international concern

JURIST

Amnesty International released a report on Friday shedding light on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education of Indigenous youth across multiple continents. Drawing on more than 80 interviews and surveys conducted between 2021 and 2023, the organizations findings highlighted systemic inequities, a glaring lack of consultation with Indigenous communities, and a need for urgent, long-term remedies.

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Engagement Farming: Automating Fee Agreements Should Be a Priority for Law Firms

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Document automation for law firms, can become pretty complicated especially when youre dealing with tiers of logic, as is common with estate planning documents , for example. But, there are simpler operations than that more like find & replace where you can just slot language into a predetermined s p ot. This is the easiest sort of document assembly operation there is, because you simply need to draft/update language + determine where it goes.

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South Sudan leaders allowing human rights crisis to worsen: UN report

JURIST

South Sudan’s political leaders are failing their people by enabling impunity, corruption, and systemic human rights violations, warns the latest report from the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan on Friday. The report highlights persistent patterns of violence, repression, and economic mismanagement, underscoring the urgent need for meaningful reform to prevent further deterioration of the country’s political and humanitarian situation.

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“In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse”

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“In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse”: Carrie Johnson of NPR has this report.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Detention of journalist in Russia over Ukraine conflict sparks international concern

JURIST

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called on Russian authorities to halt legal action against a journalist who criticized the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and faces a possible prison sentence of up to 10 years. CPJ Program Director Carlos Martnez de la Serna said the case against journalist Ekaterina Barabash “ demonstrate[s] how Russian authorities are weaponizing fake news legislation to silence those who dare to contradict Kremlin-approved narratives on the Ukraine

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Human rights advocates urge Türkiye to stop abuse of terrorism charges following end of PKK insurgency

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Human rights Watch (HRW) on Friday urged for i mprisoned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah calan lan’s call for an end to the organization’s decades-long insurgency against Trkiye to be used as a catalyst to end the systematic misuse of terrorism charges against government critics. calan founded the PKK in 1978. The party waged an insurgency against Trkiye for four decades, with approximately 40,000 killed in the process.

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“Claiming ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Could Get Easier; Supreme Court justices appear likely to side with a straight woman who alleges she was discriminated against at work because of her sexual orientation”

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“Claiming ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Could Get Easier; Supreme Court justices appear likely to side with a straight woman who alleges she was discriminated against at work because of her sexual orientation”: Law professor Stephen L. Carter has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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UN agency warns that hunger in Sudan refugee camp could spike as aid stops amid growing violence

JURIST

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that hunger in Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp could worsen after the agency temporarily paused food assistance to the camp, citing intense fighting and escalating violence. A spokesperson for WFP stated that the agency had no other choice but to evacuate the staff, stressing that residents of the camp are left in difficult conditions with limited access to food.

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“Nobody wants to live near nuclear waste. The Supreme Court mulls where to put it.”

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“Nobody wants to live near nuclear waste. The Supreme Court mulls where to put it.” Davis Winkie of USA Today has this report.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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CoL.net Virtual Roundtable on the Commission’s Rome II Report

Conflict of Laws

ConflictofLaws.net will be hosting an ad-hoc virtual roundtable on the Commission’s Rome II Report on 11 March 2025, 12pm1.30pm. The conversation will focus on the long-awaited report published by the Commission on 31 January 2025 and its implications for a possible future reform of the Regulation. The event will feature the following panellists: Rui Dias University of Coimbra Thomas Kadner Graziano University of Geneva Xandra Kramer Erasmus University Rotterdam Eva Lein University of Laus

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The Fintiv Pendulum Swings Again: More Discretionary Denials Coming Soon

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El Salvador criminal law reforms said to violate children’s rights

JURIST

Recent criminal law reforms in El Salvador that expand punitive measures against minors violate children’s rights, Amnesty International said Thursday. The amendment, approved February 12, permits adolescents convicted of organized criminal offenses to be transferred to adult prisons, and further access to parole is eliminated, in contravention of juvenile justice standards.

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Commutes the Death Sentence of Rocky Myers

EvidenceProf Blog

Yesterday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Rocky Myers to a sentence of life without parole. This is the first time that Governor Ivey, a staunch supporter of capital punishment, has commuted a death sentence. The last.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Iowa governor signs bill striking gender identity from state civil rights law

JURIST

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Friday signed into law a bill that removes gender identity as a protected class under Iowa civil rights law. Reynolds emphasized that the state’s “Civil Rights Code blurred the biological lines between the sexes” in an unacceptable manner and that the new law will strengthen the state’s efforts to protect women and girls.

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“Judge says Trump cannot fire head of independent watchdog agency; The federal judge’s decision blocks Trump from removing Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel and sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over the president’s powers”

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“Judge says Trump cannot fire head of independent watchdog agency; The federal judges decision blocks Trump from removing Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel and sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over the presidents powers”: Derek Hawkins of The Washington Post has this report. Alanna Durkin Richer of The Associated Press reports that “ Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trumps bid to oust him was unlawful.” And Erik Lar

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Mexico drug lord pleads not guilty in 1985 killing of US drug enforcement agent

JURIST

Drug cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero pleaded not guilty in a Brooklyn court on Friday to charges related to his involvement in the 40-year-old killing of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent. Caro Quintero was brought to federal court along with 28 other fugitive cartel members. He is facing charges for crimes committed as the leader of the Guadalajara Cartel.

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“Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment Threats; Democrats say the calls to remove judges who block Trump administration initiatives amount to intimidation. Some senior Republicans are also skeptical of the effort”

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“Musk and Republican Lawmakers Pressure Judges with Impeachment Threats; Democrats say the calls to remove judges who block Trump administration initiatives amount to intimidation. Some senior Republicans are also skeptical of the effort”: Carl Hulse of The New York Times has this report.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Canada top court allows Métis challenge of Saskatchewan mining permits to proceed

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the Mtis NationSaskatchewan’s (MNS) application for judicial review of the Saskatchewan government’s mining permit approvals to proceed. The court ruled that the application, started in 2021, was not an abuse of process because previous proceedings between the parties had not addressed the dispute in the present case.

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The Press Falls to Another Record Low in Public Trust

JonathanTurley

We have previously discussed polling showing the media at record lows in public trust. Well, the latest survey from Gallup shows that the media hit has hit another all-time low. What is most impressive is that plummeting readers, revenues, and layoffs have done little to convince the mainstream media that the problem is not the public but themselves.

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UN experts urge Venezuela to address enforced disappearances amid post-election protests crackdown

JURIST

A group of independent UN experts on Friday urged the Venezuelan government to account for victims of enforced disappearance in connection with protests around the country’s presidential election in July 2024 and the subsequent inauguration in January 2025. The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances expressed concern over an increasing number of enforced disappearances, particularly targeting opposition figures, pro-democracy activists, and human rights defenders, emphasiz

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“Trump administration accused of sidestepping court rulings amid spree of legal losses; Trump’s efforts to drastically shrink the federal government are running into legal roadblocks”

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“Trump administration accused of sidestepping court rulings amid spree of legal losses; Trumps efforts to drastically shrink the federal government are running into legal roadblocks”: Dareh Gregorian, Gary Grumbach, and Chloe Atkins of NBC News have this report.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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UN rights chief calls for arms embargo addressing Myanmar humanitarian crisis

JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk on Friday urged the international community to implement an arms embargo and targeted sanctions on Myanmar. Trk delivered his statement at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, describing the rights situation in Myanmar as one of the worst in the world with a “litany of human suffering,” including indiscriminate air-strikes, summary executions, torture, and famine.

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“Did The Supreme Court Already Accept Donald Trump’s Autocratic Vision Of The Presidency? Trump Thinks So. The disastrous consequences of the Supreme Court’s immunity decision in Trump v. United States may only just now be fully coming to light.”

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“Did The Supreme Court Already Accept Donald Trumps Autocratic Vision Of The Presidency? Trump Thinks So. The disastrous consequences of the Supreme Courts immunity decision in Trump v. United States may only just now be fully coming to light.” Paul Blumenthal of HuffPost has this report.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, March 1, 2025

LLRX

Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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