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UK court holds authorities’ refusal to probe alleged Uyghur forced labour cotton imports unlawful

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The UK Court of Appeal ruled Thursday that the UK National Crime Agency’s (NCA) refusal to investigate the importation of Uyghur forced labour cotton from China was unlawful. The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) have secured a historic victory, which marks the first successful case globally to disrupt supply chains complicit in the ongoing genocide of Uyghur and other Turkic peoples in East Turkestan/Xinjiang, China.

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“Opinionpalooza: The Day SCOTUS Became President; The Supreme Court Has Decided They Know More Than Everyone Else About Everything Ever.”

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“Opinionpalooza: The Day SCOTUS Became President; The Supreme Court Has Decided They Know More Than Everyone Else About Everything Ever.” You can access today’s new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link. And the newest episode of the “Advisory Opinions” podcast is titled “ Chevron Is Dead, Long Live Chevron.

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UN expands peacekeeping mission in southeast Central African Republic to prevent further violence

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The UN announced on Thursday the additional deployment of UN peacekeepers in the southeast Haut Mbomou region of the Central African Republic to prevent further violence. Valentine Rugwabiza, the head of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), announced the deployment at a UN Security Council Briefing.

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“Supreme Court Upends Purdue Pharma’s Opioid Deal — and Bankruptcy Law; The agreement had been slammed for not holding the Sackler family accountable; But without some incentive, they’d have no reason to settle”

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“Supreme Court Upends Purdue Pharma’s Opioid Deal — and Bankruptcy Law; The agreement had been slammed for not holding the Sackler family accountable; But without some incentive, they’d have no reason to settle”: Law professor Noah Feldman has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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US Supreme Court allows cities to enforce homeless encampment bans

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The US Supreme Court ruled Friday in a 6-3 decision to allow cities to enforce bans on homeless encampments even when shelter space is unavailable. In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson , the plaintiffs filed a class action on behalf of the homeless population living in Grants Pass, alleging that the city’s ordinances against public camping violated the Eighth Amendment.

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US DOJ asks Supreme Court to clarify the scope of gun ownership bans

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the US Supreme Court to clarify whether 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1) can constitutionally prohibit both violent and non-violent offenders equally from owning guns in light of the Second Amendment , which guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. The current situation arises out of numerous petitions which question the constitutional validity of 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1).

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“The Imperial Supreme Court”

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“The Imperial Supreme Court”: Law professor Kate Shaw has this guest essay online at The New York Times. Also online there, Yuval Levin has a guest essay titled “ The Supreme Court Thinks That by Arguing More, We Can Be Less Divided.

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Australia teen charged with terrorism after entering politician’s office with intent to kill

JURIST

A 19-year-old man has been charged with a terrorism offense in New South Wales after briefly entering the office of State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp with plans to kill him, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Thursday. The man, identified as Jordan Patten from Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, has been refused bail and appeared before the Newcastle Local Court on Thursday via audio-visual link.

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“A String of Supreme Court Decisions Hits Hard at Environmental Rules; Four cases backed by conservative activists in recent years have combined to diminish the power of the Environmental Protection Agency”

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“A String of Supreme Court Decisions Hits Hard at Environmental Rules; Four cases backed by conservative activists in recent years have combined to diminish the power of the Environmental Protection Agency”: Coral Davenport of The New York Times has this report.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Massive nationwide crackdown nets hundreds in $2.7 billion healthcare fraud sting

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The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday a massive nationwide operation leading to the indictment of nearly 200 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes, with fraudulent claims exceeding $2.7 billion. The operation revealed that over the past two weeks 193 individuals, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners and other licensed medical professionals, have been charged in federal courts nationwide.

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PowerPoint has Its Problems. It’s Worthy Anyway.

LLRX

Jerry Lawson discusses how antipathy toward slide shows is understandable but misdirected. A slide show is a tool, an instrument like a hammer, airbrush or violin. Lawson advocates the position that good slide shows can help presenters better educate, persuade, and even inspire.

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India court grants bail to prominent opposition leader in money laundering case

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India’s Jharkhand state high court granted bail on Friday to opposition party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren in a money laundering case. The court considered the evidence presented by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the investigative agency responsible for financial crimes, and came to the conclusion that the requirements for bail set under Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) were met.

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AI in Finance and Banking June 30, 2024

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This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, industry white papers, academic papers and speeches on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Taiwan advises people to avoid travelling to Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau

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Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council on Thursday raised the travel alert for Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau to “orange” level and advised people to avoid non-essential travelling. The Council claimed that because the Mainland China , Hong Kong and Macau have continued to amend or issue legal documents relating to national security in recent years, there are reported cases in which Taiwanese travelling to mainland China have been subjected to unlawful detention, retention and interrog

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, June 29, 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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UN Secretary-General names challenges for atrocity crime prevention

JURIST

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a report Thursday detailing challenges for the responsibility to protect (R2P) amid an increasing disregard of international human law and international human rights law by both state and non-state actors. The concept of R2P was adopted by the General Assembly in 2005, so the next year will mark the twentieth anniversary of the enactment.

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In-Housers More Focused On AI Tools Than Biglaw

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Data from a recent survey show that the differences between the in-house world and Biglaw also extends to how they are implementing AI tools.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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Indonesia immigration authorities arrest 103 Taiwanese nationals for suspected cybercrimes

JURIST

Indonesian immigration officials announced Friday the arrest of 103 Taiwanese nationals suspected of running a cybercrime operation in Bali. However, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs contested this claim, stating that according to information received by its unofficial diplomatic mission in Indonesia, only 14 of the 103 individuals arrested were believed to be Taiwanese nationals.

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“Supreme Court’s Abortion Rulings May Set the Stage for More Restrictions; The court’s strategy of avoidance and delay cannot last and may have been shaped by a desire to avoid controversy in an election year”

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“Supreme Court’s Abortion Rulings May Set the Stage for More Restrictions; The court’s strategy of avoidance and delay cannot last and may have been shaped by a desire to avoid controversy in an election year”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this news analysis.

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China Communist Party expels two former defense ministers from party for alleged bribery

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The Communist Party of China (CPC) expelled two of its former defense ministers had been expelled from the party Thursday, citing the reasoning of “serious violation[s] of Party’s discipline and the law,” according to government news agency Xinhua. The ministers in question are Li Shangfu and Wei Fengh. Li Shangfu was first removed from the posts of defense minister and state councilor at the sixth session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress

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“Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender Transition Care for Minors; The all-Republican court voted 8 to 1 to leave in effect a law enacted last year during a wave of legislation targeting transgender rights”

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“Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender Transition Care for Minors; The all-Republican court voted 8 to 1 to leave in effect a law enacted last year during a wave of legislation targeting transgender rights”: J. David Goodman of The New York Times has this report. And William Melhado and Asad Jung of The Texas Tribune report that “ Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transition-related care for minors; Parents and medical providers of transgender adolescents sued Texas, chall

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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France human rights commission finds racism and intolerance have increased for second year running

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Racism and intolerance towards minorities have risen for the second consecutive year in France, according to a report published Thursday by the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH). The 34th annual report on racism, anti-semitism and xenophobia found that the tolerance index declined by three points between November 2022 and November 2023, standing now at 62 out of 100 points.

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The Art of Being Eternally Surprised: How the Press and Pundits are Again Mystified by the Obvious

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No one would think of the Beltway as being a place of the naive innocents of our society. Washington is the only ecosystem composed entirely of apex predators. Yet, this week everyone seems to be eternally surprised by what has been obvious for years. The press and pundits are coming off an embarrassing couple of weeks where the Hunter Biden laptop was authenticated in federal court as real.

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Malawi court dismisses case to legalize same-sex relationships

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Malawi’s Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed the case of two applicants seeking to legalize same-sex relationships, marking a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. The three-member judge panel, consisting of Justices Joseph Chigona, Chimbigzani Kacheche and Vikochi Chima, delivered their ruling after six hours of deliberation. The judges ruled that the applicants failed to demonstrate that the laws in challenge specifically discriminated against homosexual individuals.

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“Social Conservatives Push Trump on the G.O.P.’s Anti-Abortion Platform; Leaders of the anti-abortion movement sent a letter to Donald J. Trump amid worries he may try to weaken the anti-abortion language in the party platform”

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“Social Conservatives Push Trump on the G.O.P.’s Anti-Abortion Platform; Leaders of the anti-abortion movement sent a letter to Donald J. Trump amid worries he may try to weaken the anti-abortion language in the party platform”: Shane Goldmacher and Jonathan Swan pf The New York Times have this report.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a