JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) on Thursday condemned a new Taliban directive barring Afghan women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for the countrys healthcare system. OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stated : “The measure is profoundly discriminatory, short-sighted and puts the lives of women and girls at risk in multiple ways.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 7, 2024

I have the honor to announce the endowment of a new fellowship in my name. An alum of George Washington Law School’s Class of 1979 has given a gift to create “The Professor Jonathan Turley Public Interest and Public Service Summer Fellowship. ” The fellowship will support students in working with not-for-profit organizations or the government over the summer in otherwise non-paying positions.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The Hong Kong Court of First Instance upheld prison authorities’ refusal to grant remission to a prisoner convicted of offenses “endangering national security” on Friday. The case marks the first judicial review against the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) enacted by the region’s legislature in March of this year.

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Customs & International Trade Law

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP announced that it will seize all aluminum products manufactured by a Chinese-owned, Dominican based company based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor by the company. CBP issued a HQ ruling finding that the shipment of self-propelled vehicles from the continental U.S. to Puerto Rico does not constitute an export.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

Do you know that 40% of U.S. Legal Departments now have a formal legal intake process? With that in mind, where does your legal department stand today? Many legal teams still struggle with a flood of incoming requests, leaving everyone overwhelmed and frustrated. Implementing a formal legal intake process can seem like an obstacle between the business and the legal department, but it doesn’t have to be!

JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The Sudanese military’s aerial bombardment killed at least 7 civilians at the Sheikh Ahmed Al-Siddiq Mosque in Bahri City, Northern Khartoum, according to a statement made by the Sudan Emergency Lawyers on Friday. The statement said the incident took place after the Friday prayers. Several worshippers were also injured during the attack which the group described as “indiscriminate.” The minaret of the mosque was destroyed by the violent bombing as well.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Fighters with the Syrian opposition movement Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) breached the capital Damascus early Sunday, reportedly freeing prisoners held in the country’s Sednaya Prison, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera , with Reuters reporting that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the capital. HTS is claiming that Assad’s government has fallen, just one week after rebels took the country’s second-largest city, Aleppo.

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JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 7, 2024

We have previously discussed the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s art sales. Many viewed the art as another avenue for political allies to funnel money to the Bidens. That was reinforced when it was discovered that the lucrative sales heralded by Hunter’s allies were found to have been largely the results of purchases by this “sugar bro” Kevin Morris.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expressed serious concern on Friday regarding the violent crackdown on opposition protestors during the recent protests in Islamabad, Pakistan. The group urged the country to strictly limit the use of force and adhere to international human rights standards. The group stated that 12 protesters reportedly died in D-Chowk, one of the largest town squares in Islamabad.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A judge in Belfast ruled on Friday that the murder trial of a former British soldier will go ahead. The defendant, Soldier F, pleaded not guilty to the murder of two Irish men and attempted murder of five others during the disturbances known as “Bloody Sunday” that took place in Northern Ireland in 1972. Soldier F’s lawyers sought to argue that there was insufficient evidence to try Soldier F for the murders.

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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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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2024

An impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to proceed in the country’s National Assembly on Saturday after the session fell short of the required quorum. Only 195 members were present at the session, below the two-thirds threshold of 200 lawmakers needed to initiate the impeachment process. The motion came in response to Yoon’s controversial martial law declaration earlier this week.

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