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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A US Federal District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction on Saturday that blocks the enforcement of a law that would prevent foreign nationals from donating to state election campaigns in Ohio due to that law’s infringement on the free speech rights of lawful permanent residents (LPRs). The preliminary injunction was issued based on the court’s finding that Ohio House Bill 1 is likely unconstitutional.

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A federal judge recently blocked the FTC’s ban on noncompetes. The decision has important implications for healthcare. The post A Federal Judge Struck Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes. What Does This Mean for Healthcare? appeared first on MedCity News.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

President Vladimir Putin arrived on an official visit to Mongolia, the Kremlin announced Monday. This comes after an announcement made by the Kremlin last Thursday and marks Putin’s first journey to a member nation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) since the court issued a warrant for his arrest in March 2023 over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Supreme Court ethics, presidential immunity”: CBS Sunday Morning has posted this video on YouTube.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Venezuelan authorities released 86 teenagers detained during anti-government protests following the disputed presidential election in late July. The release, confirmed by the human rights organization Foro Penal , took place between August 29 and September 1. According to Foro Penal, the 86 released teenagers include 74 boys and 12 girls from various regions across Venezuela.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Russian state media reported on Sunday that Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced Russia’s intention to revise its nuclear doctrine. The decision is based on recent conflict examination and analysis, including Western escalation related to the special military operation. Ryabkov noted that the relevant document is being finalized, but establishing a specific timeframe for its completion remains a complicated issue, as it involves the most critical aspects of national security.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“Judicial Notice (09.02.24): Second Chances; Justice Jackson’s big interview, a fun Biglaw departure memo, a major ruling on Section 230, and a new trial for Sarah Palin.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Reuters reported on Sunday that, a Mexico judge issued an order prohibiting the lower house of Congress from discussing controversial judicial reforms, according to a legal document reviewed by the news agency. Reuters states the order, issued by District Judge Martha Eugenia Magaña López, is intended to prevent lawmakers from debating and voting on the reforms until September 4, when the judge will determine whether a permanent suspension is necessary.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“Shining a Light on State Supreme Court Races”: You can access today’s new episode of the Strict Scrutiny podcast via this link , or on YouTube here.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Israel’s Tel Aviv-Yafo Labor Court ordered an end on Monday to the general strike organized by Israel’s labor union confederation the Histadrut, local media reported. The Histadrut later confirmed its acceptance of the court’s decision, with Hisadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David calling for “everyone to return to work at 14:30.” The Histadrut, the General Federation of Labour in Israel, called for Monday’s general strike the day prior.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is hitting the road to promote her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Alfred Beleri, a former ethnic Greek mayor of a southern Albanian town was released ahead of time on Monday, following imprisonment on vote-buying charges and the call for elections, which strained relations between Greece and Albania. Hi is currently on probation. His lawyer stated that the court agreed to their request for Beleri to be released six weeks earlier and indirectly accused the government that Beleri was released right after early elections were held in the Albanian town of Himarë.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Below is my column in the Hill on the victory of Elon Musk last week against the liberal media outlet, Media Matters. This follows similar recent victories by others against CNN and the New York Times to clear paths to trials. For those who have embraced advocacy journalism as the new model for media, a bill is coming due in the form of defamation and disparagement lawsuits.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Thousands gathered on Sunday in Belgrade, Serbia, to protest the government’s alleged repression of environmental activists who continue to oppose what could be one of the largest greenfield lithium projects in the world. Protestors gathered outside the headquarters of the state-owned television station Radio Television of Serbia (RTS) to demand better media coverage of their environmental activism against the mine.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Histadrut, the General Federation of Labour in Israel, called for a general strike on Sunday planned for September 2. Arnon Bar-David, chairman of the federation, confirmed the strikes are meant to pressure the government to negotiate for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The statement follows the murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas, as negotiations for the release of hostages have proven to be difficult.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

by Dennis Crouch In 2018, the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision in Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC , 584 U.S. 325 (2018) affirmed the constitutionality of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. The Court held that patents are “public rights” and thus may be canceled through congressionally authorized administrative proceedings without violating Article III or the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je was released from detainment, after an order from the Taipei District Court, due to lack of evidence. As reported by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), the court declared that Ko should be released from custody without bail. Ko, a member of the Taiwan People’s Party who garnered significant support as a third-party candidate in Taiwan’s recent presidential election , was arrested on August 31 on charges of corruption.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“Transgender rights, ghost guns, porn ID cases on Supreme Court docket; stakes high in next term”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

by Dennis Crouch A cornerstone of Dir. Kathi Vidal’s tenure as USPTO Director has been a continued focus on inclusivity and diversity in the innovation ecosphere. In 2024, the USPTO launched a significant initiative to address major disparities in patent participation among underrepresented groups — with strong support from the Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2).

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JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

C-Span Screengrab We have previously discussed the anti-free speech views of Clinton’s former Labor Secretary, Robert Reich, who has tried to sell citizens on the perfectly Orwellian view that more freedom means tyranny when it comes to the freedom of expression. He also demanded that former president Donald Trump be banned from ballots as a “traitor” — all in the name of protecting democracy from itself.

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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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