JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
A Russian District Military Court on Friday sentenced anti-war activist and former Moscow municipal deputy Aleksei Gorinov to an additional three years in prison, according to local media. The court found Gorinov guilty of “justifying terrorism” and ordered him to serve his sentence in a stricter prison facility than the one he is currently in.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
If you run a law firm that’s been around for any length of time, you’ve probably got paper files stored somewhere, taking up space, and costing you money. And, law firm owners tend to treat that as a ‘forever’ investment; they don’t see a way out of holding onto those paper files for all time. But, there are some steps you can take, to get rid of the hassle of long-term paper storage.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Amnesty International condemned Nigerian police’s violent clampdown on government protesters, in a report released on Thursday. The report highlighted that the brutality, resulting in at least 24 deaths across the country, violates the protesters’ right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. The organization accused Nigerian authorities of threatening protestors, seeking court orders to limit protest venues, arresting individuals arbitrarily, torturing detainees, and firing
LLRX
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
AI in Finance and Banking, November 30, 2024 – This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for decisive global action to eliminate chemical weapons on Saturday. Saturday marks the Day of Remembrance of All Victims of Chemical Warfare when he also called on the international community to reaffirm its commitment to ending this threat once and for all. In his message, Antonio Guterres emphasized the important achievement of the past year–the complete destruction of declared chemical weapons stockpiles–but also cautioned that the past decade h
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
A Beijing Court sentenced veteran Chinese state media journalist Dong Yuyu on Friday to seven years in prison for espionage, according to Dong’s family in a statement provided to Reuters. Dong’s family called the verdict a “grave injustice” to Dong, his family, and “to every freethinking Chinese journalist and every ordinary Chinese committed to friendly engagement with the world.” The family said the court classified Japanese diplomats with whom Dong met
JonathanTurley
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
CBC News is reporting that the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the small town of Emo to pay damages after failing to hoist an “LGBTQ2 rainbow flag” in celebration of Pride Month. One problem is that the town of fewer than 2000 inhabitants does not have a flagpole (though you could presumably “show the flag” in other ways).
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The UK parliament voted to advance the assisted dying bill on Friday, after hours of parliamentary debate. The bill proposes to give adults over the age of 18 with less than six months left to live the possibility of choosing to end their lives through compassionate medical cases, in a manner modelled on Dignitas in Switzerland, among other jurisdictions’ solutions.
LLRX
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
This semi-monthly column by Sabrina I. Pacifici highlights news, government documents, NGO/IGO papers, conferences, industry white papers and reports, academic papers and speeches, and central bank actions on the subject of AI’s fast paced impact on the banking and finance sectors. The chronological links provided are to the primary sources, and as available, indicate links to alternate free versions.
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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The post What to Do After an Assault: A Guide from Dwyer Williams Cherkoss appeared first on [link] What to Do After an Assault or BatteryBeing assaulted can be a traumatic experience, leaving victims unsure about the next steps to take. Whether you’ve been involved in a bar fight, spousal abuse, or another incident, it’s essential to act decisively to ensure your safety and build a strong case if legal action is needed.
The Process Street
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
How Hustle Fund Mastered Operational Efficiency Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and investors Elizabeth Yin and Eric Bahn, Hustle Fund focuses on backing founders who demonstrate hustle and grit. They have invested in over 500 companies across various industries, including Webflow, Boom Supersonic & NerdWallet.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit’s 2012 decision in Thorner v. Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC , 669 F.3d 1362 (Fed. Cir. 2012) has become one of the court’s most cited cases from the past 15 years. In fact, the decision has over 9,000 citations since being released 12 years ago (according to Westlaw search). The case did not really make new ground, but is most often cited for Judge Moore’s statement of the clear boundaries for when courts can permissibly deviate
Customs & International Trade Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
On November 22, 2024, the International Trade Commission (ITC) published in the Federal Register its negative final determination in the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation of aluminum extrusions from China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday called on Mexican authorities to strengthen abortion access and eliminate remaining criminal code barriers after the Congress of the State of Mexico voted to decriminalize abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. HRW emphasized that while the State of Mexico’s reform marks substantial progress, implementation remains crucial.
Customs & International Trade Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is tasked with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. The agency issues and enforces standards, issues product recalls, researches hazardous products, and more. The agency also has the authority to order the detention and seizure of goods that it believes to be non-compliant with CPSC safety regulations.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Amnesty International reported Thursday that Venezuelan authorities have systematically tortured and arbitrarily detained dozens of children following the country’s disputed July presidential election. Amnesty International’s investigation found that nearly 200 children have suffered serious mental and physical harm due to abuses committed by Venezuelan authorities.
Patently O
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
by Dennis Crouch In a prior post, I focused on President Elect Trump's nomination of Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary, but the most direct impact for the patent system will be the upcoming nomination of the next USPTO Director. Dennis Crouch, Howard Lutnick and the Patent System , Patently-O (November 25, 2024). Like the Secretary of Commerce, the Director (who is also Undersecretary of Commerce) must also be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate under 35 U.S.C. § 3.
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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.
Customs & International Trade Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP seized more than $18 million in fake Gibson guitars in largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record. CBP was the only federal agency selected as one of Military.com’s Top 25 Employers for Veterans 2025. CBP made several updates to Appendix J response codes for Electronic Export Manifest.
Customs & International Trade Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Notable trade developments – November 2024. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP released the October 2024 monthly update. Highlights: Stopped 557 shipments for further examination based on the suspected use of forced labor Seized 1677 shipments that contained counterfeit goods Identified $3.6M in duties and fees owed to the U.S. government CBP was the only federal agency selected as one of Military.com’s Top 25 Employers for Veterans 2025.
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