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Russia sentences over 200 Ukrainian fighters to prison

JURIST

Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, said on Sunday in an interview with the Russian state-owned RIA news agency that the Russian courts have issued long-term prison sentences for more than 200 members of Ukrainian armed groups for alleged crimes. Addressing an inquiry into the alleged crimes of Ukraine, Lavrov informed the news agency that Russian law enforcement authorities are diligently documenting the alleged “atrocities” committed by Ukrainian neo-Nazis that can be t

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“Trump’s Most Ambitious Argument in His Bid for ‘Absolute Immunity’; The former president says his acquittal by the Senate in his second impeachment trial, for inciting insurrection, bars any prosecution on similar grounds”

HowAppealing

“Trump’s Most Ambitious Argument in His Bid for ‘Absolute Immunity’; The former president says his acquittal by the Senate in his second impeachment trial, for inciting insurrection, bars any prosecution on similar grounds”: Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.

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India bans pro-Pakistan separatist party over alleged terrorism support

JURIST

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday banned the separatist party Tehreek-e-Hurriayt (TeH) Jammu and Kashmir as an “unlawful association” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) for five years. The ministry says the ban was imposed in response to TeH’s engagement in “fomenting terrorism” and disseminating “anti-India propaganda” in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

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“New Year, Same Court”

HowAppealing

“New Year, Same Court”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link. The post “New Year, Same Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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Electoral Commission of Pakistan rejects former PM Imran Khan nomination for general election

JURIST

According to members of The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, t he Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected Saturday nominations for the Pakistan general election of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from two constituencies: Lahore and Mianwali. The returning officer for NA-122, which encompasses Lahore, issued a verdict on Sunday according to local media, rejecting Khan’s nomination papers on “moral” and other grounds.

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UN Secretary General closes special tribunal for former Lebanon PM assassination

JURIST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres officially closed Saturday an international tribunal established to probe the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The Secretary-General’s spokesperson acknowledged the Special Tribunal’s closure of the Special Tribunal and emphasized that three individuals were found guilty in connection with the assassination in absentia proceedings and sentenced to five concurrent life imprisonment sentences.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Your Job Search | iHire

iHire

Experiencing imposter syndrome during your job search? Here’s how to combat imposter syndrome and advance your career.

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Malaysia anti-corruption agency investigating close aide of former PM

JURIST

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in a press release on Saturday, stated that it has initiated an investigation into a former finance minister and close ally of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Tun Abdul Daim bin Zainuddin, under the country’s laws related to abuse of power and money laundering. The MACC emphasized that it had not officially accused Zainuddin of any offenses.

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Coffee and Claim Construction: The Plain and Ordinary Meaning of “Barcode”

Patently O

Guest Post by Jordan Duenckel. Jordan is a third-year law student at the University of Missouri and a registered patent agent. He has an extensive background in chemistry and food science. A recent Federal Circuit opinion, K-Fee v. Nespresso, 2022-2042, — F.4th — (Fed. Cir. Dec. 26, 2023) , arises from an infringement suit filed by K-fee System GmbH against Nespresso USA, Inc. in the Central District of California and revives a coffee controversy.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Pakistan election commission challenges high court order restoring PTI election symbol

JURIST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) submitted a review petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Saturday challenging the court’s suspension of its previous ruling that prevented the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), one of the three major political parties in Pakistan, from using a cricket bat as its electoral symbol in the upcoming February 8 general election.

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FinCEN BOIR Compliance: Powered by BOI-Labs

L4SB

Law 4 Small Business (L4SB) is proud to announce that it has partnered up with BOI-Labs.com to deliver the most powerful and comprehensive set of tools for Beneficial Ownership Information.

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Patent Litigation Trends To Watch In 2024

Law 360

A new venue for patent disputes in Europe, potential legal wrangling over the role of artificial intelligence in developing inventions, and continued scrutiny of how litigation funding impacts patent cases are among the litigation topics attorneys will be closely tracking this year.

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FDA End-of-Year Release of Warning Letters Impresses (or Depresses)

FDA Law Blog

By Douglas B. Farquhar & Aisha T. Evans* & Irene Namata* — Primacy and recency are recognized psychological phenomena: people tend to remember the first thing they hear, and the last. It’s why litigators concentrate on their opening statement to a jury, and their closing argument. Maybe that’s also why FDA last week publicized the highest number of important Warning Letters of the year (compared with prior releases in 2023).

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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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Illinois Cases To Watch In 2024

Law 360

One of the biggest players in Illinois politics faces a criminal racketeering trial, a host of lawsuits filed under a decades-old genetic information privacy law will advance and the state's high court is expected to further weigh in on insurance coverage for litigation under the state's biometric privacy statute in some of the Illinois cases to watch in 2024.

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Best QMS Software for Quality Management Systems: Which is Right for You?

The Process Street

Implementing a quality management system (QMS software) is an important investment companies cannot overlook. One Harvard Business Review study found that companies with an ISO 9001 certification have much higher rates of “corporate survival, sales, employment growth, and wage increases than a matched group of non-adopters.” For instance, 65% of companies save $25,000 or more in costs within their first year of implementing a QMS.

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These Are The High-Stakes AI Legal Battles To Watch In 2024

Law 360

Love it or hate it, the growing adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools has given society no choice but to grapple with their novel challenges, and in 2024, trailblazing litigation over AI's impact on intellectual property, civil liberties and privacy will be hashed out in courtrooms across the country.

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Looking Back at the Biggest Constitutional Law Decisions of 2023

Constitutional Law Reporter

Constitutional law took center stage in many U.S. Supreme Court and the New Jersey Supreme Court cases decided in 2023. At the nation’s highest Court, the six-member conservative majority continued its trend of issuing transformative decisions, most notably in its landmark decision effectively ending affirmative action. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Most Significant Decisions of 2023 In Students for Fair Admissions v.

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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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The Legal Battles Over ESG And DEI To Watch In 2024

Law 360

In 2024, courts across the U.S. are likely to weigh in on some of the most politically charged legal battles over corporate and regulatory efforts to prioritize environmental, social and governance initiatives, with the future of corporate diversity policies, anti-pollution efforts and corporate greenwashing hanging in the balance.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JonathanTurley

Happy New Year to everyone on our blog! We rang in 2024 at home in Virginia after returning from Chicago for Christmas. New Year’s Eve is also my wedding anniversary. Twenty-six years ago, Leslie and I eloped in Old Town Alexandria after dating eight years. (We used my high school ring to seal the deal). Once again, we will celebrate two anniversary dates.

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Charting The Course For Digital Assets In 2024

Law 360

Although 2023 was a tough year for the digital asset industry, upcoming court decisions, legislation and regulatory action will bring clarity, allowing the industry to expand and evolve, and the government will decide what innovation it will allow without challenge, says Joshua Smeltzer at Gray Reed.

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“High Court invalidates law for repealing the Reasonableness Clause; The High Court judges ruled in an 8-7 vote”

HowAppealing

“High Court invalidates law for repealing the Reasonableness Clause; The High Court judges ruled in an 8-7 vote”: Bini Aschkenasy has this report online at The Jerusalem Post. Yonah Jeremy Bob of The Jerusalem Post has a news analysis headlined “ Why is the court striking down the reasonableness law now? The High Court struck down a basic law for the first time, essentially killing the main achievement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed 2023 judicial overhaul.̶

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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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5 Supreme Court Cases To Watch This Spring

Law 360

"Blockbuster," "momentous" and "historic" are all words that have been used to describe the U.S. Supreme Court's current term as the justices prepare for a spring docket jam-packed with questions over the level of deference courts should give federal agencies, whether and how social media companies should be regulated and whether government efforts to combat misinformation crosses the line between persuasion and coercion.

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DR Congo opposition candidates reject provisional election results

JURIST

Multiple opposition presidential candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rejected the provisional election results Sunday, which incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi was announced to have won, and urged supporters to mobilize. Martin Fayulu, the leader of the Engagement for Citizenship and Development party, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), rejected the “farcical results” and asked the Congolese people to protest against the coup in line with Article 64 of the

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Google Enters 2024 Fighting For Search, Play & Ad Tech

Law 360

Google enters the new year with few resolutions to litigation targeting its dominance over search, Android app distribution and auctions technology placing ads on third-party websites, and more fights are coming.

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President of DR Congo declared winner of contested election

JURIST

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, was declared the winner of the recent elections Sunday, despite the opposition condemning the results and claiming electoral fraud. The elections, which happened in late December, were marred by widespread disruption. Two candidates for the parliament were killed in separate incidents and the EU cancelled an electoral observation mission due to security concerns.

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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