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China Coast Guard accused of hostile attack on Philippines supply boat in disputed South China Sea

JURIST

Philippine officials accused a Chinese Coast Guard ship on Saturday of hitting a Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the heavily disputed waters of the South China Sea, causing heavy damage to the vessel and injuring several crew members. The Philippine supply boat was allegedly blocked from passage by Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels during a routine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, a grounded Philippine warship near the Ayungin Shoal (Secon

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You’re Not Hired! The Rules of Non-Engagement (Letters)

Attorney at Work

Megan Zavieh | Non-engagement letters are exactly what they sound like: the opposite of an engagement letter. The post You’re Not Hired! The Rules of Non-Engagement (Letters) appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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UN migration agency ‘shocked’ over discovery of 65 migrant bodies in Libya mass grave

JURIST

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) expressed profound concern on Friday over the discovery of 65 migrant bodies in mass graves in Libya’s southwest region. According to the UN migration organization, the migrants may have died while being smuggled across the desert. This grim finding adds to the tally of 3,129 deaths and disappearances recorded along the Mediterranean route by the Missing Migrants Project in 2023. “Each report of a missing migrant or a loss of life re

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How Can Digital Health Startups Stand Out In Today’s Landscape?

Above The Law

During a recent panel, Flare Capital Partners’ Michael Greeley and Mount Sinai’s Robbie Freeman shared some attributes that they think stand out among digital health startups that have found success in today’s environment.

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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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UK Minister for Veterans’ Affairs ordered to provide evidence in Afghanistan war crimes inquiry

JURIST

The UK Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Plymouth Moor View MP , Johnny Mercer, was ordered to provide evidence in a public inquiry regarding war crimes allegations in Afghanistan under Section 21 notice under the Inquiries Act 2005 , the BBC reported on Saturday. The inquiry concerns possible war crimes perpetrated by British Special forces (UKSF) against Afghan civilians and unarmed people between 2010 and 2013.

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Russia watchdog labels ‘LGBT public movement’ as terrorist organization

JURIST

A Russian state financial watchdog labelled the “LGBT public movement” as a terrorist organization on Friday, as reported by Russian state media outlet TASS. This development comes three months after the Supreme Court of Russia ordered the LGBT+ movement to be declared as extremist. The Federal Service for Monitoring (Rosfinmonitoring) added the LGBT+ movement to its official list of terrorist and extremist organizations published on its website, TASS reported.

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2024 Inaugural Edition of the UNCITRAL Days in the Arab Sates

Conflict of Laws

The UNCITRAL secretariat is pleased to announce that the inaugural edition of the UNCITRAL Days in the Arab Sates is planned for 2024! The UNCITRAL Days activities comprise academic gatherings organized with universities and institutions of higher learning in the region, which discuss and consider issues arising in UNCITRAL’s areas of work, i.e. the progressive harmonization and modernization of international commercial law through the adoption, use and implementation of legal texts.

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Egypt authorities release Al Jazeera journalists held in pretrial detention for four years

JURIST

Egyptian authorities released two Al Jazeera journalists, Rabie Al-Sheikh and Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim, held in pre-trial detention for four years, the Qatar-based news outlet announced on Friday. The Egyptian journalists were both arrested on charges of spreading false information. Ibrahim was arrested at Borg El Arab Airport in Alexandria on February 22, 2020.

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Arkansas Law Prohibiting Manufacturer 340B Contract Pharmacy Restrictions Upheld by 8th Circuit

FDA Law Blog

By Faraz Siddiqui — As drug manufacturers battle the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) in federal courts over the role of 340B contract pharmacies, an Eighth Circuit decision to uphold a 2021 Arkansas law may render those cases inconsequential in that state. The 340B contract pharmacy dispute involves several manufacturers who are refusing to provide 340B discounts to covered entities if they requested 340B drugs to be delivered to, and dispensed from, a network of contract p

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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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Spain high court bars Telegram after major media companies complain about unpermitted sharing of their content

JURIST

Spain’s Audiencia Nacional high court ordered Telegram on Saturday to temporarily suspend its activities in the country, after a complaint by major media companies that users were sharing content without their permission, according to consumer advocacy group FACUA. FACUA condemned the decision, calling it “disproportionate.” The decision came after company officials in the Virgin Islands failed to disclose to the court certain identities behind some of the accounts, who were al

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Ask an HR Pro: How Can I Encourage Employees to Use Their Benefits? | iHire

iHire

Get expert advice from iHire’s HR Consultant on how to encourage employees to use their benefits and workplace perks.

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Tunisia journalist union demands immediate release of detained reporter

JURIST

The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) issued a public statement Friday demanding the immediate release of prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, who was detained by the police for 48 hours on suspicion of insulting a public official. The spokesperson for the public prosecutor’s office told TAP that Boughalleb’s detention stems from a complaint filed by a public employee who claimed that Boughalleb had damaged her reputation and insulted her honor.

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“Commute them all, revisited”

At the Lectern

There were recent competing Daily Journal pieces about whether Governor Gavin Newsom should commute all California death sentences and whether the Supreme Court should approve the commutations for those condemned prisoners who have been convicted of multiple felonies. (See here and here.) The court has the state constitutional obligation to review gubernatorial clemencies for any person who has been “ twice convicted of a felony.” A year ago, David Carrillo and Brandon Stracener argued in

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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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Peru Attorney General files complaint against current head of National Electoral Tribunal for alleged corruption

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Peru’s Attorney General’s Office filed a constitutional complaint Friday against Jorge Luis Salas Arenas, the current president of the National Electoral Tribunal (JNE), for the alleged crime of incompatible negotiation or improper use of office to the detriment of the Peruvian state. The complaint follows a preliminary investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into events dating back to 2017, when Salas Arenas was a Supreme Court of Justice judge.

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Turley to Speak on Free Speech in Idaho

JonathanTurley

I have the pleasure of speaking this week on my forthcoming book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in the Age of Rage. I will be addressing the Sun Valley Policy Forum in Ketchum, Idaho on Tuesday. I am delighted to return to Idaho, which has long been one of my favorite places as a hiker and a backpacker. The state is breathtakingly beautiful and I hope to have one day to get into the mountains to enjoy the natural splendors.

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Chinese Journal of Transnational Law (Vol. 1, Issue 1) was released

Conflict of Laws

The first issue of the Chinese Journal of Transnational Law (Vol.1 Issue 1, 2024) was recently published by SAGE. It includes three articles relevant to private international law. Consensus and Compulsion: The Extra-territorial Effect of Chinese Judicial and Specially-Invited Mediation in Common Law Countries , Jie (Jeanne) Huang This article conducts exhaustive research on case law in major common law jurisdictions (Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the US) regar

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US federal judge declines to dismiss lawsuit against California cities for cancelling Gaetz and Greene rally

JURIST

A federal judge in California on Friday declined to dismiss a lawsuit brought by US Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor-Greene against California cities Anaheim and Riverside. Gaetz and Greene, who are members of the Republican Party, claim that the cities violated their free-speech rights by cancelling their planned political rally because of their viewpoints.

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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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Willis v. Willis: Fulton County District Attorney Goes Head to Head with Her Prior Self in Trump Case

JonathanTurley

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has finally broken her silence with CNN. Willis insisted that she has done nothing wrong while declaring that “the train is coming” for Donald Trump. On this occasion, CNN can be excused for not having an opposing view. Willis circa 2020 denounced Willis circa 2024. Willis told a CNN reporter “I don’t feel like my reputation needs to be reclaimed.

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UN Secretary General again calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza along with unfettered aid and hostage release

JURIST

UN Secretary General António Guterres made another call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following a trip to Egypt near Rafah on Saturday. He also made a call for Israel to allow aid delivers into the occupied territories without intervening, and for Hamas to release all hostages. Guterres met with UN humanitarian workers during his visit to discuss the impact of conflict on refugees.

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US President Biden signs $1.2T government funding bill that bans UNRWA funding

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US President Joe Biden signed HB 2882 , called the “ Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024,” on Sunday. This act provides federal government funding through September 2024 and includes a provision that prohibits funds from being used for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The act also cuts funding to the UN Commission of Inquiry against Israel and continues the US’s annual security commitment of $3.3 billion to the country through grants, whi