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US DOJ finds Oklahoma illegally discriminates against people with behavioral health disabilities

JURIST

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday published its finding that Oklahoma discriminates against people with behavioral health disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ found that Oklahoma unnecessarily puts individuals with behavioral health disabilities in institutional facilities for long periods, isolating those individuals from the general community.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 4, 2024

LLRX

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 IT ministry releases draft rules under controversial data legislation

JURIST

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday released draft rules in furtherance of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, sparking significant debate regarding the rules’ implications on data privacy rights. The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 , which has been made available for public consultation until February 18, 2025, outlines critical provisions for how data fiduciaries should handle personal data.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 4, 2025

LLRX

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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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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My New Article: "A Constitutional Right to Exclude Evidence"

EvidenceProf Blog

My new article, "A Constitutional Right to Exclude Evidence," has been published in the Texas A&M Law Review. Here is the abstract: The Supreme Court has held that criminal defendants have a constitutional right to introduce evidence and a constitutional.

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Patents as Product Liability Admissions: A Cert Petition Highlights Novel Use of Patent Filings in Whistleblower Case

Patently O

by Dennis Crouch A fascinating cert petition filed last week ( Peterson v. Minerva Surgical ) uses Minerva’s patents in an innovative way — attempting to use the company’s patent filings as evidence of prior knowledge of product safety issues. The petition, filed by former Minerva Surgical area sales director Dan Peterson, argues that the company’s patent application for an improved surgical device directly contradicted testimony it later gave in whistleblower retaliation

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Myanmar releases 5,864 prisoners to commemorate 77th anniversary of independence

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The military government of Myanmar released 5,864 prisoners on Saturday. The mass amnesty was to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the countrys independence from British colonial rule. The terms of this amnesty stipulate that any released prisoners who re-offend will be required to serve the remainder of their original sentences and face new penalties.

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MSNBC’s O’Donnell: Veterans are a Greater Threat of Terrorism Than Those Crossing Over Border

JonathanTurley

MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell is under fire this week for using the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans to attack the United States Army as a greater threat than those crossing our Southern border. The statement is a vintage example of why many are turning away from legacy or mainstream media, including MSNBC (which has lost nearly half its audience since the election).

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Guatemala and Salvadora forces join UN-backed mission to combat gang violence in Haiti

JURIST

Guatemala and Salvador sent soldiers to Haiti to join the Multinational Security Support (MSS) on Friday, according to the announcement of the Haitian National Police. This group, consisting of 75 Guatemalan soldiers and eight Salvadoran soldiers, is joining as part of the MSS mission to assist in the fight against gang-related violence. A second contingent of 75 Guatemalan soldiers is also expected to arrive in Haiti soon, further strengthening the number of Guatemalan troops deployed to suppor

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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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FBI confirms lone wolf terrorist responsible for New Orleans attack

JURIST

The FBI announced at a press conference on Thursday that the suspect behind the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans is believed to be a lone-wolf terrorist, acting alone without any known accomplices. FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia from the FBIs Counterterrorism Division provided updates on the devastating truck attack on Bourbon Street that claimed 14 lives and injured 35 others on New Years Day.

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