JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms into law on Friday. The bill seeks to enhance Brazil’s energy security and stimulate investment. The legislation establishes the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy utilization in Brazil, provides incentives for industry development and job creation, and strengthens energy security.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2025
“US supreme court curbed public scrutiny as it boosted security before Roe ruling; Memo obtained by the Guardian mandates that court would maintain exclusive control of all security-related records”: Jason Wilson of The Guardian has this report.
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JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2025
Thousands gathered on Saturday in the German city of Riesa to protest against the conference of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). The start of the AfD’s party conference, which is expected to last for three days, was delayed for two hours. The AfD’s party conference, titled “ Time for Germany “, is a key convention that is expected to confirm co-leader Alice Weidel’s nomination as a candidate for the upcoming Chancellor’s election
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2025
“A firefighter with Parkinson’s lost her health benefits. Supreme Court weighs if she can sue. The Supreme Court case could affect millions of older Americans who retire because of a disability, the AARP says.” Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2025
HHS is proposing major changes to HIPAA for the first time in more than a decade, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity protocols for electronic health data. Healthcare cybersecurity leaders are mainly in favor of the proposal though there are some concerns that smaller providers will struggle with the financial and operational burdens of compliance. The post HHS Proposed HIPAA Changes Are a Step in the Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle to Comply appeared first on MedCity News.
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InHouseBlog
JANUARY 12, 2025
The in-house counsel resume is key to getting traction in your job search. Making the transition from a law firm position to an in-house counsel position is not usually a quick and easy process! There.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2025
“Senate immigration bill aims to overturn Supreme Court precedent in a sea change for legal system, experts say”: Tierney Sneed of CNN has this report.
Conflict of Laws
JANUARY 12, 2025
By Harddit Bedi* and Akansha Tripathy** Introduction It is beyond dispute that The Convention of International Sales of Goods, 1980 (CISG) has facilitated international trade disputes. However, Courts and tribunals continue to apply their minds in adjudicating the applicability of CISG before advancing into substantive issues. This exercise is not very prolific as it prolongs proceedings.
FDA Law Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
By Charles G. Raver & James E. Valentine & Ellis Unger & Frank J. Sasinowski On December 5, 2024, FDA published a new draft guidance on accelerated approval providing a much needed and substantial update to its guidance on the pathway. FDAs application and use of accelerated approval has evolved dramatically since it was first developed by the Agency to help address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the late 1980s.
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!
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 12, 2025
Michael McCready | Personal injury lawyers have eagerly embraced generative AI to improve client outcomes. The post Ethics Considerations of Using AI In Personal Injury Law appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Conflict of Laws
JANUARY 12, 2025
The International Law Association Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has issued a Call for Papers for a conference scheduled for 7 April 2025 titled ‘Shaping Appropriate ADR in International Law’ Further information is available here. The deadline for submissions is 5 February 2025. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact info@ila-hq.
Everchron
JANUARY 12, 2025
[{"content":{"text":" When ChatGPT was released two years ago, attorneys and legal technology experts had one big question: Whatu2019s going to change? Now we know the answer: a little bit of everything. While the ethical and regulatory implications of the technology remain to be seen, its potential to transform the way attorneys get work done is undeniable.
Conflict of Laws
JANUARY 12, 2025
The 26th Volume of the Japanese Yearbook of Private International Law ( Kokusai Shiho Nenpo ) published by the Private International Law Association of Japan ( Kokusai Shiho Gakkai ) (hereinafter PILAJ)has recently been released. This new volume features the following table of content (all links direct to the papers’ English abstracts) Part 1 The Status and Development of Private International Law from a Global Perspective Corporate Climate Liability in Private International Law (in Engli
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.
Patently O
JANUARY 12, 2025
Dennis Crouch In a newly filed petition for certiorari, DISH Network has asked the Supreme Court to resolve two important questions about attorney fee awards in patent cases: whether district courts can (1) make plaintiff's attorneys jointly liable for fee awards in exceptional cases and (2) award fees incurred during parallel Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday urged the new Lebanon President Joseph Aoun to ensure judicial independence, accountability and government transparency, adding that his election ends a two-year political crisis which had caused a governance vacuum in the country. HRW emphasized that Aoun needs to adopt a law on judicial independence “that meets international standards, greater government transparency, and an end to corruption practices that have hallowed out the country’s public i
JonathanTurley
JANUARY 12, 2025
This weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting Sea Island, Georgia for an event on my recent book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage. I was able to drive around the island and the adjoining St. Simons Island. Despite the unusually cold weather, this unique place was spellbinding. I cannot recommend a visit more for our blog community.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that it has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador , Ukraine , Sudan , and Venezuela , granting 937,000 nationals from these countries an additional 18 months of immigration protection under the TPS program. The George HW Bush administration established the TPS program by enacting the Immigration Act of 1990.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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JonathanTurley
JANUARY 12, 2025
The New Hampshire Supreme Court just handed down a victory for free speech in Attorney General v. Hood. As is often the case, defending free speech meant supporting viewpoints that most of us find grotesque and hateful. However, the justices rejected the position of the Portsmouth Police Department that it could force the removal of a racist banner from an overpass.
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