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PFUJ calls for nationwide protest against legal amendments targeting ‘fake news’

JURIST

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Friday called for further expansion of its nationwide protests against recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA). The group organized the protest against the PECA amendment on January 27. Video footage on X (formerly Twitter) showed Pakistani journalists protesting by chaining themselves in D-Chowk, symbolizing the restrictions on the freedom of speech following the PECA amendments.

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, February 1, 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 Supreme Court orders preservation of election video recordings amid poll station challenge

JURIST

The Supreme Court of India on Friday ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve video recordings of the voting process as a case challenging the increase in the number of voters per polling station is pending before the court. The plea argues the increase could lead to the exclusion of voters due to the overburdening of poll stations.

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New York Appellate Court Vacates Kaitlyn Conley's Manslaughter Conviction in Colchicine Poisoning Case

EvidenceProf Blog

Yesterday, a New York appellate court vacated Kaitlyn Conley's manslaughter conviction. I provided pro bono assistance to Conley's attorney, Melissa Swartz, in the appeal. So, what are the key facts of the case? Kaitlyn Conley worked at the chiropractor office.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, February 1, 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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BREAKING: Trump Fires CFPB Director Chopra

Law 360

President Donald Trump has fired Rohit Chopra as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in a long-awaited move to purge another holdover of the Biden administration.

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UN rights chief expresses alarm over summary executions in Sudan

JURIST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk expressed alarm Friday over reports of summary executions in Khartoum North, Sudan, where fighters allied with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have allegedly killed civilians since regaining control of the area. The UN Human Rights Office verified at least 18 deaths, including one woman, in seven separate incidents since January 25.

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“Fight in the Streets”: Democratic Leader Hakeen Jeffries Triggers Renewed Debate Over Rage Rhetoric

JonathanTurley

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., triggered an outcry this week with his call for Democrats to fight President Donald Trump’s agenda “in the streets.” The incendiary language came not long after a man, Ryan Michael Reily English, was arrested at the Capitol with a knife and Molotov cocktails. According to court filings, English was allegedly targeting House Speaker Mike Johnson, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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US federal judge issues second block on Trump administration’s federal aid freeze

JURIST

A US federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to freeze federal aid funding, finding that the administration’s directive was likely unconstitutional. The decision came after a federal judge in Washington, DC, blocked the same order in a separate lawsuit earlier this week. Judge John J.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.