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Malaysia denies house arrest law proposal targets jailed former PM Najib

JURIST

Malaysia Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated Friday that proposed house arrest reforms are part of broader justice system changes aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and recidivism, denying speculation the legislation was designed to benefit imprisoned former prime minister Najib Razak. Fadzil defended the proposal as part of broader criminal justice reforms, pointing to prison overcrowding with 87,000 inmates in facilities designed for 74,000.

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Judicial disqualification opinion (first opinion in two months) filing Monday

At the Lectern

On Monday morning, the Supreme Court will file its opinion in North American Title Co. v. Superior Court. (Briefs here ; oral argument video here.) The opinion is expected to address these questions: (1) Is the requirement that a party seeking to disqualify a trial judge for alleged lack of impartiality file a verified statement of disqualification “at the earliest practicable opportunity” subject to waiver or forfeiture?

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“Musk Wins Appeal Over Tweet He Had to Delete About Union Push; The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the 2018 post was protected speech; It also vacated an order to reinstate a pro-union Tesla worker who was fired”

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“Musk Wins Appeal Over Tweet He Had to Delete About Union Push; The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the 2018 post was protected speech; It also vacated an order to reinstate a pro-union Tesla worker who was fired”: Brooks Barnes of The New York Times has this report on a per curiam en banc decision that a sharply divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday.

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Mexico Senate votes to block judicial review of constitutional changes amid controversial overhaul

JURIST

Mexico’s Senate voted on Friday to block courts from challenging or halting constitutional amendments approved by Congress. The vote was aimed at safeguarding a series of reforms from Supreme Court interference as the court reviews an extensive judicial overhaul. With a significant majority vote of 85-41, the Senate cleared the two-thirds requirement to pass the reforms to Articles 105 and 107 of the Magna Carta.

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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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“How Many Votes Are Likely at Stake in the PA Litigation Over Absentee Ballots for Which the RNC is Seeking Supreme Court Review?”

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“How Many Votes Are Likely at Stake in the PA Litigation Over Absentee Ballots for Which the RNC is Seeking Supreme Court Review?” Richard Pildes has this post at the “Election Law Blog.

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“Democrats Ready Thousands of Lawyers for Final Days of Race; Harris campaign’s legal teams meld law-firm partners with local specialists steeped in their states’ terrains”

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“Democrats Ready Thousands of Lawyers for Final Days of Race; Harris campaign’s legal teams meld law-firm partners with local specialists steeped in their states’ terrains”: Mariah Timms and Jan Wolfe of The Wall Street Journal have this report. According to the article, “Other heavy hitters in the Harris camp include two lawyers who served as U.S. solicitor general: Seth Waxman, who has argued more than 80 cases at the Supreme Court; and Donald Verrilli, who successfully defen

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Cambodia releases journalist on bail after apology for posts allegedly inciting unrest

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Cambodian journalist Mech Dara was released on bail on Thursday, a day after Dara issued a public apology on a state media outlet. Authorities alleged that Dara’s social media posts could “disturb social security” by inciting social unrest, contravening articles 494 and 495 of Cambodia’s Criminal Code. Days after his detention, Dara appeared in a video broadcast on government-aligned media outlets wearing an orange prison uniform and expressing remorse for his posts, pled

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Bravo, Washington Post: Ending Media Endorsements Could Help Restore Trust

JonathanTurley

As someone who used to write regularly for the newspaper, it has been a long time since I have had an occasion to say this but. Bravo, Washington Post. This week, the Post announced that not only would it not endorse a candidate this year, but it would not do so in the future. Over two decades ago, I wrote a column calling for newspapers to end the practice of all election endorsements.

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UN human rights chief says the ‘darkest moment’ is unfolding in Gaza

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The United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner, Volker Türk, said on Friday that, “the darkest moment of the Gaza conflict is unfolding in the north of the Strip.” A year after the October 7 attack that marks the beginning of the Gaza conflict, the international community has been unable to impose a ceasefire in the region, and reports of atrocities against the civilian population continue.

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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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US President Biden issues official apology for past Native American boarding school abuses

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US President Joe Biden on Friday issued an official apology on behalf of the US at the Gila River Indian Reservation for the historic abuses of the federally-run boarding schools forcefully imposed on Native Americans. Biden remarked on Native Americans’ achievements before the US expanded its rule westward, highlighting their democratic governance, advanced agriculture, and scientific and artistic achievements.

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Venezuela opposition party leader found dead after state security detention

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Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular said Friday that local leader and party co-founder Edwin Santos was found dead after being detained by state security forces in Apure state, marking an escalation in political violence following disputed July elections. Santos was actively involved in July’s democratic opposition victory in Apure state before his death, according to Voluntad Popular’s statement.

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Missouri attorney general accuses Google of censoring conservative speech

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launched an investigation into Google on Thursday, alleging that the search engine censors conservative speech during the presidential election period. In his statement on X (formerly Twitter), Bailey accused Google of “waging a war on the Democratic process.” Bailey has planned to subpoena Google to investigate its algorithms and the effect it has on conservative speech, according to Fox Business.

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