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Ecuador court rules former vice president Jorge Glas must remain incarcerated despite illegal and arbitrary arrest

JURIST

The National Court of Justice of Ecuador decided on Friday that former vice president Jorge Glas must remain in jail despite denouncing his arrest at the Mexican Embassy as illegal. The habeas corpus petition filed to request his release stemmed from his detention during the raid at the Mexican Embassy last week and followed a series of international petitions to international organizations.

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“Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning”

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“Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Germany parliament authorizes the issuance of payment cards for asylum seekers and refugees

JURIST

The German parliament, the Bundestag, passed contentious legislation on Friday authorizing the issuance of payment cards to asylum seekers and refugees for the distribution of state benefits. The nationwide legal framework was approved following a conference between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the state prime ministers in November last year, during which 14 out of the 16 federal states reached a consensus on the prepaid payment system.

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“Who Cares if Supreme Court Justices Get Along?”

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“Who Cares if Supreme Court Justices Get Along?” Linda Greenhouse has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “Who Cares if Supreme Court Justices Get Along?” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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Belgium prime minister announces investigation into alleged Russia interference in EU elections

JURIST

Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander de Croo announced in a press conference on Friday that Belgium has opened an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the upcoming EU parliamentary elections. The Prime Minister specified that the Belgian intelligence received information from Czech authorities that revealed pro-Russian activity in the EU involving several types of espionage networks.

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Former chairman of prominent China bank indicted for bribery and embezzlement

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The former chairman of China Everbright Group, Tang Shuangning, who used to serve as a senior official at the People’s Bank of China and the China Banking Regulatory Commission, is under indictment Friday on bribery and embezzlement charges. Tang was originally arrested in January. On Friday, the investigation of Tang was concluded by the National Supervisory Commission.

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“Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she will not seek re-election; The race to replace her will decide whether the court has a liberal or conservative majority”

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“Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she will not seek re-election; The race to replace her will decide whether the court has a liberal or conservative majority”: Julie Bosman of The New York Times has this report. The post “Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she

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Berkeley Law Student: We Had A Protected Right to Protest at Dean’s Home

JonathanTurley

We recently discussed the students who conducted a protest inside the home of Berkeley Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, law Professor Catherine Fisk. The students, including UC Berkeley law student Malak Afaneh, refused to stop disrupting the dinner as Chemerinsky and Fisk reminded them that this is their home, not a public forum. Now Afaneh is claiming a First Amendment right to enter a private home and protest and she is citing legal advisers with the National Lawyers Guild.

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“What Sandra Day O’Connor’s papers reveal about a landmark Supreme Court decision — and why it could be overturned soon”

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“What Sandra Day O’Connor’s papers reveal about a landmark Supreme Court decision — and why it could be overturned soon”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “What Sandra Day O’Connor’s papers reveal about a landmark Supreme Court decision — and why it could be overturned soon” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, April 13, 2024

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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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Justice Jenkins to keynote Santa Clara University graduation

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Commencement time is approaching and Supreme Court justices are often sought-after speakers for undergraduate and law school ceremonies. So, it’s not surprising that Justice Martin Jenkins will deliver the keynote address at Santa Clara University’s 173rd commencement ceremony on June 15, especially since he’s also an alum. Jenkins, class of 1977, is quoted in the school’s news release , “My Jesuit education has informed virtually every aspect of my life, and I am delighted to

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Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D) vetoed SB 233 on Friday, a Senate bill aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth, including surgery, hormone treatments, and puberty blockers. Additionally, it proposed revoking the licenses of doctors providing such care and restricting state funds for gender-affirming treatments. Kelly stated that she vetoed the bill because “[t]he last place that I would want to be as a politician is between a parent and a child who needed medical c

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“Nonsensical”: Another Federal Judge Rejects All of Hunter Biden’s Claims for Dismissal

JonathanTurley

While some legal analysts continue to boost Hunter Biden’s legal claims, the reviews in actual courts are far less glowing. Recently, we discussed a federal judge rejecting all eight motions of Hunter Biden to dismiss his tax charges in a stinging opinion citing a conspicuous lack of actual evidence to support their claims. Now, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika has also rejected those claims in the gun case in Delaware, calling Hunter’s arguments “nonsensical.” Legal

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Former Cornell University student pleads guilty to posting antisemitic threats online

JURIST

Former Cornell University student Patrick Dai pleaded guilty to making a threat using interstate communications against the university’s Jewish students. On October 28 and 29, 2023, Dai anonymously posted several antisemitic threats of violence against Cornell students in an online discussion forum. One of his posts stated: if I see a pig male jew I will stab you and slit your throat. if I see another pig female jew I will drag you away and rape you and throw you off a cliff. if i see anot

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Germany police interrupt and shut down pro-Palestine event

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The Berlin Police interrupted a pro-Palestinian event Friday and issued a ban to prevent the group from meeting again on Saturday or Sunday after the group allowed someone to speak who had been previously banned from political activities for allegedly making anti-semitic remarks. The speaker in question, Salman Abu Sitta, had been issued a “ban on political activities,” and the police stated that they stopped the event and issued the ban out of concern that Sitta would make anti-semi

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Germany parliament passes self-determination legislation allowing gender identity modification

JURIST

Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, passed the Self-Determination Act on Friday, allowing transgender and non-binary citizens to modify the gender marker on their legal documents through self-identification. The Transsexuals Act is the German law that is currently in place to govern the legal requirements for modifying gender identity on legal documentation.

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US House of Representatives reauthorizes controversial surveillance law

JURIST

The US House of Representatives passed on Friday a two-year reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance law that had been stalled earlier in the week. The passed bill extends a contentious provision called Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act , also known as FISA. Wiretapping for national security investigations involving Americans or individuals within the country falls under the traditional FISA framework, which mandates warrants from the Federal Intelligence Su

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.