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JULY 20, 2024

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to entertain a petition challenging legislation that gives the Tamil Nadu state government control over Hindu temples, the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act of 1959 (HRCEA). The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, directed the petitioners to approach the High Court, emphasizing its competence to handle such matters.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 20, 2024

Pre-pandemic, attorneys in a not insignificant number of states were disallowed from using ‘trade’ or ‘brand’ names for their law firms. You know, like ‘Taco Bell’ – though, you probably wouldn’t actually name your law firm Taco Bell. That meant that lawyers were basically left with naming their businesses after themselves – usually some combination of hard-to-pronounce last names.

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JULY 20, 2024

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday expressed concern over the disappearance of two Guinea activists after their arrest by the country’s security personnel. The human rights office urged Guinea to release the activists unless they were “ formally charged in accordance with established judicial procedures, guaranteeing their right to an adequate legal defence.” The office also called on authorities to launch an investigation into

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JULY 20, 2024

One thing I have found to be true about pretty much every lawyer I’ve ever encountered , is that they all just want to help people, when it comes down to it. At heart, they are generous of spirit; and, they truly do want to improve the lives of their clients. Now, I’ve also seen that approach extend to other business decisions. And, while that is generally a good thing, sometimes it causes attorneys to overreach.

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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. 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.

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JULY 20, 2024

Human rights organization Viasna reported Friday that a German man was sentenced to death by firing squad by the Minsk Regional Court in Belarus and “charged with six serious offences” under the Criminal Code. He has been held in custody since November 6, 2023. The German Foreign Ministry confirmed that it is aware of the sentence and condemned the use of death penalty as “cruel and inhuman” Rico Krieger is a German national and a former Red Cross employee.

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JURIST

JULY 20, 2024

Amnesty International urged Malian authorities to release immediately the arbitrarily detained dissidents Youssouf Daba Diawara and 11 other opposition politicians in a statement made on Friday. According to the statement, Malian authorities have been arbitrarily detaining these politicians for solely exercising their human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association.

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JULY 20, 2024

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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JURIST

JULY 20, 2024

A fire ignited Saturday night for the third day in a row at a former factory in Coolock, Ireland that was going to be set aside to house asylum seekers. While firefighters have said this latest blaze was put under control, this fire is the latest episode in a series of unrest and violent incidents as locals protest the influx of international protection applicants.

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JULY 20, 2024

McKenna Geer , who is a competitive rifle shooter on Team USA for the Paralympics, is the latest person to be censored on social media. In her case, the offense was merely posting pictures with the guns that she uses in competitions. While possessing a gun is a protected individual right, Instagram will flag your posts and bar you from some sites if you post a picture with a gun. even if it is part of your sport at the Olympics or Paralympics.

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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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JULY 20, 2024

Wrongfully convicted Missouri inmate Sandra Hemme was released from prison Friday after a monthlong battle with the state’s attorney general who sought to deny the release on procedural and jurisdictional grounds. Hemme’s release was the outcome of a sequence of motions and petitions. Following Circuit Judge Ryan Horsman’s decision to overturn Hemme’s conviction based on withheld exculpatory evidence, the AG filed a motion to deny her release.

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JURIST

JULY 20, 2024

The Peruvian judiciary announced on Thursday an extension of the pre-trial detention for former President Pedro Castillo by an additional 18 months. The Permanent Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court granted the public prosecutor’s request for the extension, and the decision reversed an earlier ruling that had extended the former president’s detention by 14 months.

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JURIST

JULY 20, 2024

The Bangladesh government imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed the army on Friday following escalating protests against government job quotas , BBC Bangla reported , citing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s press secretary. The decision, taken after a meeting of 14 political parties at the Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s residence, Ganabhaban, aims to restore order amid widespread violence that has claimed the lives of at least 105 people.

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JULY 20, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Thursday to cap the prices incarcerated individuals and their families face while making phone or video calls. Prior to the proposed change, incarcerated individuals were charged as high as $12.10 for a 15-minute phone call in small jails, and $11.35 in large ones. However, with the implementation of the new rules, these costs will be mitigated to nominal amounts which would make communication much more accessible and convenient.

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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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JULY 20, 2024

The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office confirmed on Friday that a proposed constitutional amendment to change identification procedures for in-person voting and mail ballots has qualified for the November ballot in Nevada. The amendment includes provisions that would require voters submitting mail ballots to provide the last four digits of their driver’s license or Social Security number.

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JULY 20, 2024

A US federal appeals court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from implementing its student debt relief plan. T he Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit suspended the remaining portions of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which the Biden administration introduced last year to reduce monthly payments for student loan borrowers.

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JURIST

JULY 20, 2024

The Court of First Instance of Tunisia on Friday sentenced opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi to eight months in prison with a lifetime ban from contesting elections on charges of illicitly influencing votes through gifts and cash, as reported by local media. Mraihi is the founder and president of the Union Populaire Républicaine (Republican Union Party).

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JURIST

JULY 20, 2024

The US District Court of Columbia sentenced a former Marine Tyler Dykes on Friday to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers during the January 6 Capitol attack. On top of the imprisonment, Dykes received another 36 months of supervised release and a $22,000 fine. Prosecutors from the federal government recommended a prison term of five years and three months for Dykes, emphasizing his role in instigating significant violence inside the Capitol, following his participation in

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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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JULY 20, 2024

The UK foreign secretary announced Friday that the country is resuming its funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians in the Near East (UNWRA) effective immediately, following a pause due to allegations that staff were involved in Hamas’s October 7 attacks. In lifting the pause, the foreign secretary reiterated the importance of the UNWRA to Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire.

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JULY 20, 2024

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed legislation Friday that prohibits transgender girls from competing on school athletics teams that match their gender identity while also approving another bill that bans gender reassignment surgery for minors. Sununu also vetoed a bill that would have permitted some businesses and government entities to restrict bathroom access to individuals on the basis of biological sex.

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