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US federal appeals court upholds Maryland’s gun licensing law amid debate over gun rights expansion

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A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Maryland’s handgun licensing law requiring that gun owners first go through firearms training and pass a background check. There was disagreement on the reasoning, but only two members of the 16-judge en banc panel dissented that the state’s permit process is constitutional, despite the Supreme Court’s significant expansion of gun rights in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.

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“Judicial Notice (08.25.24): Irreconcilable Differences; An injudicious judge, gun laws post-Brahimi, the breakup of Bennifer, and WilmerHale partnership news.”

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“Judicial Notice (08.25.24): Irreconcilable Differences; An injudicious judge, gun laws post-Brahimi, the breakup of Bennifer, and WilmerHale partnership news.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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US: Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty following death of unarmed black man

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Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin III pleaded guilty on Friday to three counts of federal civil rights and conspiracy charges. An indictment issued in September of last year accused Martin of using excessive force against Tyre Nichols, an unarmed 29-year-old black man. On January 7, 2023, police stopped Nichols while in his vehicle for reckless driving.

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“Nvidia has more friends than Facebook in cases at US Supreme Court”

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“Nvidia has more friends than Facebook in cases at US Supreme Court”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post.

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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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Türkiye airstrikes claim lives of two female journalists in Northern Iraq

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A Turkish airstrike in northern Iraq’s Kurdish region killed two female journalists, Hero Baha’uddin and Golestan Tara, on Friday. Both journalists worked for a local Kurdish media company and were traveling near the village of Teperash in Sulaimaniyah province when the strike hit, according to reports from local media. The Kurdish Regional Government’s (KRG) counter-terrorism service, headquartered in Irbil, reported that they targeted a vehicle believed to be carrying members of th

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Canada labour board orders rail workers and employers to resume operations

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The Canada Industrial Labour Relations Board (CIRB) Saturday ended unprecedented nationwide rail shutdowns by ordering a return to normal operations as of August 26. Both employers and union have stated they will comply with the unanimous decision, however, the union will seek an appeal to the Federal Court of Canada. The board heard arguments Friday from both sides.

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“They didn’t submit a photocopy that wasn’t required; Why abortion won’t be on the Arkansas ballot in November”

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“They didn’t submit a photocopy that wasn’t required; Why abortion won’t be on the Arkansas ballot in November”: Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange 230 prisoners of war with UAE as intermediary

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged a total of 230 prisoners of war on Saturday, following an intermediation by the United Arab Emirates. The exchange happened on the 33rd commemoration of Ukraine’s Independence Day of Ukraine from the Soviet Union. The UAE Foreign Ministry noted that the recent exchange brings the total number of prisoners released through its mediation to 1,788.

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“Trump’s Latest Abortion Comments Expose the Bind He’s In”

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“Trump’s Latest Abortion Comments Expose the Bind He’s In”: Law professor Mary Ziegler has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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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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UN official warns Taliban ‘virtue’ law severely restricts rights in Afghanistan

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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Roza Otunbayeva, warned Sunday that the Taliban’s “Law on Promoting Virtue and Preventing Vice” imposes severe restrictions on the rights of Afghans. Otunbayeva noted that the 35-article law, which includes harsh measures such as a ban on women’s voices and uncovered faces in public, presents a “distressing vision for Afghanistan’s futu

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“Federal judge tosses Kansas machine gun possession case on Second Amendment grounds”

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“Federal judge tosses Kansas machine gun possession case on Second Amendment grounds”: Jonathan Shorman of The Kansas City Star has this report. Jason Alatidd of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that “ Kansas judge dismisses machine gun and Glock switch charges, citing 2nd Amendment.” Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ US judge tosses machine gun possession case, calls ban unconstitutional.” And in commentary, online at Vox, Ian Millhiser has an essay ti

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France police arrest suspect in attempted arson attack on synagogue

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French police arrested a man suspected of attempting to set fire to a synagogue in the southern city of La Grande-Motte on Saturday, according to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. The suspect, whose identity has not been officially disclosed, was apprehended in Nîmes after a dramatic confrontation with law enforcement. Reports indicate that the individual, believed to be a 33-year-old of Algerian origin, opened fire on police officers during the arrest, resulting in his injury.

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“Why Is Donald Trump Stalling With His Supreme Court Shortlist? When people despise the Supreme Court you built, it’s sort of tricky to talk about what you’d do next with the Supreme Court.”

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“Why Is Donald Trump Stalling With His Supreme Court Shortlist? When people despise the Supreme Court you built, it’s sort of tricky to talk about what you’d do next with the Supreme Court.” Jay Willis has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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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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Mexico electoral body grants ruling coalition supermajority in Congress

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Mexico’s National Electoral Institute (INE) approved a controversial allocation of seats in the Chamber of Deputies on Friday, granting President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party and allies a supermajority to pass constitutional reforms without opposition backing. In its decision, the INE’s governing council voted to allocate 364 of the 500 seats in the Chamber of Deputies to the ruling coalition, despite the coalition securing less than 60 percent of the votes in the

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“The federal courts are full of judges who could retire but won’t. There is little to be done about it. Democrats were able to get President Joe Biden to step aside after a pressure campaign. But it’s much more difficult to force out a federal judge.”

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“The federal courts are full of judges who could retire but won’t. There is little to be done about it. Democrats were able to get President Joe Biden to step aside after a pressure campaign. But it’s much more difficult to force out a federal judge.” Lawrence Hurley and Elleiana Green of NBC News have this report.

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Tennessee man charged with making threats against Biden, Harris and Obama

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US Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Kevin G. Ritz announced on Friday that a man was charged with making threats against President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama on social media. Ritz’s office said that Kyl Alton Hall made various threats on X, formerly known as Twitter, on July 27. The office stated that Hall specifically “threatened to kill, assassinate, shoot, and crash the plane of President Biden” as well as assassin

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How Democrats Make Republicans: RFK Should Be A Wake Up Call for the Party

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YouTube Below is my column in the New York Post on the withdrawal of Robert Kennedy, Jr. from the presidential race and his endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Kennedy’s speech resonated with many long-time Democrats who have found themselves estranged from the party. While Kennedy remains an independent, it is a cautionary tale that is being missed in the “joy” theme of the Democratic National Convention.

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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.