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Federal US judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban over Second Amendment violations

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A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. US District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled that PICA infringes on an individual’s Second Amendment rights, citing recent US Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

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“Trump’s Back, This Time Without Guardrails. Can anything be done to mitigate MAGA’s harms the second time around?”

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“Trump’s Back, This Time Without Guardrails. Can anything be done to mitigate MAGA’s harms the second time around?” You can access today’s new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.

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Sudan violence driving continued refugee flight: UN

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The war in Sudan has led to a humanitarian crisis in the region, driving continued refugee flight, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported Friday. The agency recounted that more than 3 million people have fled Sudan, seeking safety in neighboring countries since the war began in 2023. The refugees in the area are faced with challenges of food shortages and violations such as killings, sexual violence, looting, and natural disasters such as floodwaters.

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“Three nominated for upcoming vacancy on Alaska Supreme Court; Gov. Mike Dunleavy will have 45 days to make a final selection that will make the court majority female for the first time”

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“Three nominated for upcoming vacancy on Alaska Supreme Court; Gov. Mike Dunleavy will have 45 days to make a final selection that will make the court majority female for the first time”: James Brooks of Alaska Beacon has this report.

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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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UNGA president says racism persists despite international efforts to promote equality

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UN General Assembly President Philémon Yang said Friday that racism and discrimination remain deeply entrenched problems despite international efforts over the past 10 years. Speaking at a high-level meeting to mark the conclusion of the International Decade for People of African Descent , Yang warned, “much work remains to be done, as realities are rooted in the enduring legacies of enslavement and colonialism.” American civil rights activist and law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw also

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US officials in Mississippi charged with bribery, conspiracy

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A federal indictment released Thursday revealed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, two council members, and the district attorney with conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri reported in a DOJ press release that the charges are tied to alleged acts involving a real estate development scheme. “Officials who abuse their positions of authority to enrich themselves undermine

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, November 9, 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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India top court clarifies test for classifying minority institutions under constitutional equality provision

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The Supreme Court of India, in a 4-3 majority, delivered Friday a landmark judgment laying down the test to determine the scope of minority educational institution under the equality provision of the country’s constitution. First, the court clarified that Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution serves a dual purpose–an anti-discrimination safeguard and a special rights provision.

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IP Rights and AI Regulation: Finding the Right Balance

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by Dennis Crouch I’m excited to share a new article I recently published examining the relationship between intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence regulation, recently published in Volume 89, Issue 3 of the Missouri Law Review. Before diving into the substance, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Missouri Law Review editors and staff, not only for their exceptional editorial work on this article but also for their tremendous efforts in organizing our March 2024

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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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Professor Luna Teaches Animal Liability at George Washington Law School

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This week, the students in my day (left) and evening (right) torts class received a lecture from the leading American expert on animal tort liability, Professor Luna. Herr Professor taught subjects like animus revertendi with the insight and intensity expected from a world renown canine academic. Unfortunately, the regular teacher was quickly forgotten as students swarmed the lectern to congratulate the esteemed scholar.

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Netherlands mayor condemns attack on Israel football fans in Amsterdam

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The mayor of the Netherlands’ capital Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, condemned the attacks on Israeli and Jewish people following a football match between the Maccabi Tel Aviv football team and a Dutch team. Israeli supporters were beaten and assaulted on the evening of November 7. Halsema said that the attacks were not related to “the situation in the Middle East or in Israel or Palestine,” adding that the attacks had “nothing to do with protest or demonstration; it was crime

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“Abortion Rights Initiatives Keep Winning. It Might Not Matter.”

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“Abortion Rights Initiatives Keep Winning. It Might Not Matter.” Law professor Mary Ziegler has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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Bolivia court bars discontinuous presidential terms to end Morales’ election bid

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Bolivia’s Constitutional Tribunal announced on Friday its ruling that all elected officials can only serve a maximum of two terms, whether continuous or discontinuous, effectively barring former President Evo Morales and others from seeking reelection. The tribunal’s ruling, which was made last week but announced on Friday, emphasized that these term limits are fundamental to preserving democratic alternation and preventing the concentration of power.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals 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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“What Donald Trump’s Victory Means for the Supreme Court; Special 2024 elections edition”

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“What Donald Trump’s Victory Means for the Supreme Court; Special 2024 elections edition”: Ed Whelan has this post at his “Confirmation Tales” Substack site.

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UN rights office releases report detailing ‘horrific violations’ in Gaza, calls for ‘reckoning’

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The UN Human Rights Office released a report Friday detailing six months of war in Gaza from November 2023 to April 2024 while denouncing the “horrific” suffering incurred by Israel and Palestinian armed groups as potential crimes against humanity. In an accompanying release , the UN rights chief Volker Türk urged Israel to comply with international law and insisted that there would be a “due reckoning with respect to allegations of serious violations [of said law] through cre

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“Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term; The president-elect ramped up executions in his first term; He has since suggested putting to death human and drug traffickers and migrants who kill U.S. citizens”

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“Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term; The president-elect ramped up executions in his first term; He has since suggested putting to death human and drug traffickers and migrants who kill U.S. citizens”: Erik Ortiz of NBC News has this report.

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President of Harvard’s Institute of Politics Calls for the End of Nonpartisanship After Trump Victory

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The president of Harvard University’s Institute of Politics has declared that the lesson of the blowout 2024 election is not a need for greater inclusivity and balance at the school but, you guessed it, the express abandonment of nonpartisanship going forward. While many would argue that the school left neutrality behind years ago, Pratyush Mallick is calling in an op-ed for The Harvard Crimson for an official change.

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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

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“It Is Too Late For a ‘Should Sotomayor Retire?’ Discourse; The time for Senate Democrats to worry about the future of the Supreme Court was well before a devastating election loss that will lock them out of power for the next four years”

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“It Is Too Late For a ‘Should Sotomayor Retire?’ Discourse; The time for Senate Democrats to worry about the future of the Supreme Court was well before a devastating election loss that will lock them out of power for the next four years”: Jay Willis has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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“Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Majority Could Easily Rule Through 2045; Democrats failed to make the Court itself a major campaign issue, but what comes after the Dobbs decision could very well be worse, and more far-reaching”

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“Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Majority Could Easily Rule Through 2045; Democrats failed to make the Court itself a major campaign issue, but what comes after the Dobbs decision could very well be worse, and more far-reaching”: Jane Mayer will have this article in the November 18, 2024 issue of The New Yorker.

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“Trump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda; Although the court has three Trump appointees as part of its 6-3 conservative majority, it has not always ruled for him and could push back on expansive uses of executive power”

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“Trump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda; Although the court has three Trump appointees as part of its 6-3 conservative majority, it has not always ruled for him and could push back on expansive uses of executive power”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report.

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“Leonard Leo, Trump aide Mike Davis spar over Supreme Court retirements; Jabs over whether to pressure Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to retire could reflect a split between Trump allies and other conservative lawyers”

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“Leonard Leo, Trump aide Mike Davis spar over Supreme Court retirements; Jabs over whether to pressure Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to retire could reflect a split between Trump allies and other conservative lawyers”: Justin Jouvenal of The Washington Post has this report. And Charlie Savage, Maggie Haberman, and Jonathan Swan of The New York Times have an article headlined “ Should Alito and Thomas Be Pushed to Retire?

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Enhance Your Legal Document Translations with The Ultimate Comprehensive Checklist

Are you a paralegal professional aiming to elevate your practice and ensure impeccable translation of every legal document you handle? Cesco’s Legal Document Translation Checklist is your ultimate guide to achieving excellence. Learn how to prepare for translation by identifying your audience and selecting qualified translators. Simplify and review documents to ensure clarity and consistency.

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“As Trump grasps unprecedented power, the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity looms large”

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“As Trump grasps unprecedented power, the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity looms large”: John Fritze of CNN has this report.

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