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Brazil court sentences three officers for asphyxiation death of Black man in tear gas-filled trunk

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The Public Ministry of Sergipe announced Saturday that three former police officers have been sentenced to long prison terms for the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a black man with schizophrenia, in 2022. Judge Rafael Soares of the 7th Federal Court in the Brazilian state of Sergipe sentenced them to between 23 and 28 years in prison. The officers, who were members of the Federal Highway Police (PRF), received individual sentences based on their roles in the crime.

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The Big 3 PBMs are Countersuing the FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?

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After the FTC filed a lawsuit in September, accusing the three major pharmacy benefit managers of anticompetitive rebating practices related to insulin, the defendants reversed roles and became plaintiffs. In November, they countersued the agency, arguing that its lawsuit is unconstitutional. The post The Big 3 PBMs are Countersuing the FTC. Does Their Argument Have Any Teeth?

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“Stockard in the Swamp: Can we get a decent sound system in America’s highest court?”

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“Stockard in the Swamp: Can we get a decent sound system in Americas highest court?” Sam Stockard has this essay online at Tennessee Lookout.

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Hospitals Are Facing New Price Transparency Requirements, But Will They Truly Help Patients Shop for Care?

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Come January 1, CMS will begin enforcing new price transparency requirements for hospitals. Experts doubt that these regulations will do much to help patients shop for care, but they are optimistic that increasing the amount of publicly available pricing data will help tech companies develop tools that simplify pricing for patients. The post Hospitals Are Facing New Price Transparency Requirements, But Will They Truly Help Patients Shop for Care?

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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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“Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch; The long-shot proposal by Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin III (I-West Virginia) would impose 18-year term limits on new justices”

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“Supreme Court term-limits amendment proposed by Sens. Manchin, Welch; The long-shot proposal by Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin III (I-West Virginia) would impose 18-year term limits on new justices”: Tobi Raji of The Washington Post has this report.

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“Incoming Alaska Supreme Court chief justice applauds first female majority”

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“Incoming Alaska Supreme Court chief justice applauds first female majority”: Casey Grove of Alaska Public Media has this report.

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Romania Constitutional Court annuls presidential elections amid Russian interference claims

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The Romanian Constitutional Court decided on Friday to halt the country’s ongoing presidential elections. The decision came after the president in-duty, Klaus Iohannis declassified four internal intelligence documents, indicating that Russia unduly supported one of the candidates via aggressive hybrid attacks. Georgescu, the main ultra-nationalist and pro-Russian candidate in the country’s electoral race condemned the court’s verdict, saying “Democracy is under attackR

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“AR-15 Rifles and the Constitution: Does the Second Amendment include a right to own one? The Supreme Court might soon decide.”

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“AR-15 Rifles and the Constitution: Does the Second Amendment include a right to own one? The Supreme Court might soon decide.” The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial.

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Canada top court rules that suspected drug trades justify warrantless searches amidst ‘opioid crisis’

JURIST

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a suspected drug sale constitutes an “exigent circumstance” that justifies warrantless search, which would otherwise be considered a violation of privacy under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The case concerns the tension between the constitutional right to privacy and the police’s power to search when obtaining a warrant might be impracticable.

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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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“Jenifer Branning defeats Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens after lengthy runoff count”

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“Jenifer Branning defeats Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens after lengthy runoff count”: Taylor Vance of Mississippi Today has this report.

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Georgia Police arrests tens of demonstrators during ninth day of pro-EU protests

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Georgia police on Saturday said that they arrested tens of people for disobedience to law enforcement requests and hooliganism, following the ninth day of pro-EU protests in the country. In the statement issued through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the police reported that they had appealed to demonstrators to maintain a peaceful protest; however, certain individuals among them resorted to violence.

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“The TikTok Sale and the First Amendment: The D.C. Circuit says the feds can force a sale to protect national security from Chinese control.”

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“The TikTok Sale and the First Amendment: The D.C. Circuit says the feds can force a sale to protect national security from Chinese control.” This editorial appeared in Saturday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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Report on the launch event of the Australasian Association of Private International Law

Conflict of Laws

On Thursday 5 December 2024, a group of private international lawyers gathered in Melbourne and online for the launch of the Australasian Association of Private International Law (AAPrIL). AAPrIL was founded in 2024 by lawyers and academics in Australia and New Zealand who are engaged in private international law. AAPrILs aim is to bring together people committed to furthering understanding of private international law in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region.

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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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“Texas Tries a New Tactic to Kill ESG: The problem with attacks on ESG is that investors seem happy with the returns — and it’s their money.”

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“Texas Tries a New Tactic to Kill ESG: The problem with attacks on ESG is that investors seem happy with the returns — and its their money.” Law professor Stephen L. Carter has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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Dual Sanctions: Courts Can Layer Inherent Power Sanctions on Top of § 285 Awards

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by Dennis Crouch In PS Products , the Federal Circuit has affirmed that district courts may impose deterrence sanctions under their inherent powers even after (or in addition to) awarding attorney fees under 35 U.S.C. 285. PS Prods. Inc. v. Panther Trading Co. , No. 2023-1665 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 6, 2024). To continue reading, become a Patently-O member.

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“Supreme Court to hear cases on terrorism lawsuits, inmate appeals; One case examines whether Palestinian groups can be sued in U.S. courts over terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens abroad”

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“Supreme Court to hear cases on terrorism lawsuits, inmate appeals; One case examines whether Palestinian groups can be sued in U.S. courts over terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens abroad”: Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post has this report. You can access Friday’s Order List of the U.S. Supreme Court at this link.

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Private International Law and Sustainability Development in Asia at Wuhan University – Report

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B yZixuan Yang, a PhD student at Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg, Germany. The Conference on Private International Law and Sustainability Development in Asia was successfully held at Wuhan University School of Law on 23 rd November 2024. This international symposium was organized by Wuhan University Academy of International Law and Global Governance, Wuhan University School of Law and China Society of Private International Law.

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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.

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“Attacks on Abortion and Trans Rights Are Eerily Similar. This Supreme Court Case Is a Prime Example. Wednesday’s hearing was Dobbs déjà vu.”

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“Attacks on Abortion and Trans Rights Are Eerily Similar. This Supreme Court Case Is a Prime Example. Wednesdays hearing was Dobbs dj vu.” Susan Rinkunas has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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“This is Not the Time for Balance”: LA Times Columnist Resigns in Protest. Over Balanced Commentary

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When now President-Elect Donald Trump was convicted, the thrill-kill atmosphere around the courthouse and the country was explosive, but no one was more ecstatic than liberal columnist and former prosecutor Harry Litman. The then L.A. Times columnist told MSNBCs Nicolle Wallace that it was a majestic day and a day to celebrate. A lawfare advocate, Litman excitedly laid out how Trump could be barred from office, declaring that the raid in Mar-a-Lago was the “ whole enchilada ” in endi

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“The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex”

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“The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex”: Columnist David French has this essay online at The New York Times. And online at The Washington Post, columnist Megan McArdle has an essay titled “ Civil rights isnt the right framework for assessing many trans issues; A Supreme Court case on trans teens shows how this type of law struggles with biology.

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“Second recount in NC state Supreme Court race expected to be completed by Tuesday”

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“Second recount in NC state Supreme Court race expected to be completed by Tuesday”: Korie Dean of The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina has this report. And Kyle Ingram of The News & Observer reports that “ NC Democrats sue over GOPs challenge of 60,000 ballots in Supreme Court race.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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“As Jan. 6 Criminal Cases Against Trump Fizzle, Civil Cases Plod Ahead; Donald J. Trump has successfully defeated or impeded many legal challenges against him over the storming of the Capitol, but eight lawsuits on the matter remain in the courts”

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“As Jan. 6 Criminal Cases Against Trump Fizzle, Civil Cases Plod Ahead; Donald J. Trump has successfully defeated or impeded many legal challenges against him over the storming of the Capitol, but eight lawsuits on the matter remain in the courts”: Alan Feuer of The New York Times has this report. And online at The New Yorker, law professor Jeannie Suk Gersen has an essay titled “ The Demise and Afterlife of Donald Trumps Criminal Cases: The President-elect is on the verge of b

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“How billionaire Charles Koch’s network won a 40-year war to curb regulation; A seismic Supreme Court ruling has ushered in a new era of diminished federal power; The next Trump administration hopes to capitalize on it”

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“How billionaire Charles Kochs network won a 40-year war to curb regulation; A seismic Supreme Court ruling has ushered in a new era of diminished federal power; The next Trump administration hopes to capitalize on it”: Justin Jouvenal, Jon Swaine, and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post have this report.

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“Trump Prepares for Legal Fight Over His ‘Birthright Citizenship’ Curbs; Many constitutional scholars and civil-rights groups have said a change can’t be done through executive action”

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“Trump Prepares for Legal Fight Over His Birthright Citizenship Curbs; Many constitutional scholars and civil-rights groups have said a change cant be done through executive action”: Tarini Parti and Michelle Hackman of The Wall Street Journal have this report.

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“The Case Against Joe Biden Pardoning Everyone on Trump’s Enemies List”

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“The Case Against Joe Biden Pardoning Everyone on Trumps Enemies List”: Law professor Frank Bowman has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. And online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay titled “ Biden cant save Trumps enemies with preemptive pardons; The Biden White House is considering pardons for some of Trumps perceived enemies; But a presidential pardon would only give limited protection.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.