JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
An Argentinian court on Thursday issued international arrest warrants for 22 Burmese military officials and three civilians for their role in the genocide against the Rohingya community. The senior officials named in the court’s landmark order include Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win, and former Western Command head Maung Maung Soe.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Setting business goals is immeasurably important, for lawyers. Business goals supported by data are measurable. But, you may not be ready for that latter part right away that may also be true of your staff. While its exciting to discover new datasets, and reports you dont necessarily have to utilize those to build mandates within your law firm. at least , not right away.
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday urged Malta’s Constitutional Court to lift what it describes as an “information blackout” on the ongoing murder trial of Yorgen Fenech, the alleged mastermind behind the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. RSF further urged the court to reverse a decree that has severely restricted the publication of information related to the case, arguing that it violates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and obstructs pre
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments to reconsider ruling on ski area liability law; Justices say law as written is contradictory, difficult to interpret after major lawsuit against Sun Valley Resort”: Betsy Z. Russell of Idaho Capital Sun has this report.
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights in a Thursday letter to stop the Malian juntas crackdown on political opposition and dissent. The group’s call comes as Mali is faced with many cases of forced disappearances or persons detained for politically motivated reasons. According to HRW, Malis military junta has continuously attacked its political opposition, peaceful dissent, civil society, and the media since it took power in the 2021 coup.
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) released a report on Friday detailing a surge in violent attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, urging the country’s government to take action. The report denounces the widespread attacks on journalists that have escalated since the beginning of February, highlighting systematic violations of the constitutional rights of media professionals that have been brought to light by a number of incidents, including the storming of newsrooms and beatings with batons a
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“NC Board of Elections wants Griffins election challenge to skip the Court of Appeals”: Lynn Bonner of NC Newsline has this report.
Law 360
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority including the latest shifts in real estate practice, a Big Law leader's predictions for a looming tariff tax debate, and a look at the legal talent behind a major homebuilder's$5.8 billion spinoff.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“Amid Opposition, Bill to Shrink Montana Supreme Court Moves Forward; Despite pushback from current and former justices of the Montana Supreme Court, a bill to decrease the size of the states highest court passed committee on Wednesday and will head to the House floor”: Denali Sagner of The Flathead Beacon has this report.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
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?
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The UN Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus reported on Friday that the Belarusian government committed widespread human rights violations, including crimes against humanity against its civilian population to suppress opposition to President Aleksandr Lukashenko. The experts criticized the Belarusian governments use of widespread measures in 2024 to purge “most potential sources of dissent and opposition.” The new measures led to the dissolving of at
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“83% of Americans say the president must honor Supreme Court rulings — even the divisive ones”: John Fritze of CNN has this report. And Charles Franklin of The Marquette Law Poll reports that “ New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of U.S. Supreme Court above 50% for first time since March 2022.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Poland’s Warshaw Court of Appeal ordered a retrial of activist Justyna Wydrzyska Thursday, citing concerns of judicial impartiality. Human rights organizations welcomed the decision, contending that abortion care should not be criminalized. The appellate court remitted the case to the trial court for reconsideration, finding that the bias on the part of a trial judge had tainted the conviction.
LLRX
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
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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Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
A Texas state judge entered a default judgment and permanent injunction against New York Dr. Margaret Carpenter on Thursday, finding her liable for unlawfully providing abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas woman. Judge Bryan Gantt’s default judgment resulted from Carpenter’s failure to respond to the state of Texas’s civil suit against her.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“A GOP lawmaker wants to add justices to the Utah Supreme Court; The bill comes as the judiciary is in the crosshairs of the Republican-dominated Legislature after courts have repeatedly blocked significant pieces of the agenda”: Robert Gehrke of The Salt Lake Tribune has this report.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
UNICEF denounced the alarming rise in violence against children in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC), on Friday, expressing concern that thousands of minors have suffered sexual violence, abductions, and forced recruitment by armed groups in the ongoing conflict. UNICEF stated, “[W]e are receiving horrific reports of grave violations against children by parties to the conflict, including rape and other forms of sexual violence at levels surpassing anything we have seen in
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is up for grabs — again — in first big 2025 battleground race; The contest will serve as a barometer of the political environment in the early stages of the new Trump administration”: Adam Edelman of NBC News has this report.
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged the Taliban to lift its restrictive prohibition on the airing of political and economic programs by local Afghan media outlets on Friday. According to the CPJ, the prohibition includes all live and recorded political and economic conversations, requiring that this type of content obtain prior authorization from Taliban officials before broadcasting.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“‘Unitary executive’ theory may reach Supreme Court as Trump wields sweeping power”: John Kruzel of Reuters has this report.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) on Friday condemned Israel’s continuing offensive operation in the West Bank, urging Israel to immediately halt the “alarming wave of violence and mass displacement.” The OHCHR noted a resumption of unlawful killings of Palestinian civilians beginning on January 21, 2025. The office stated that Israeli security forces have killed at least 44 civilians since that date, most of whom were unarmed and did not pose any immediate threat.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“Trump Might Have a Case on Birthright Citizenship”: Law professors Randy E. Barnett and Ilan Wurman have this guest essay online at The New York Times.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
14 US attorney generals filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court against Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE), and President Donald Trump Thursday. The lawsuit challenges DOGE’s legal authority and Musk’s recent actions such as shutting down or exercising sweeping control over the functions of 14 federal agencies, including USAID and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“In Seeking Adams Dismissal, Trumps Appointees Use Legal System to Their Advantage; The demand for dismissal underlines the degree to which President Trump has long viewed the justice system as a battleground on which power is deployed for transactional political or personal ends”: Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, and Glenn Thrush of The New York Times have this report.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
US Justice Department (DOJ) officials filed a motion on Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This brings an abrupt end to a tense legal standoff that had stretched on for days. The DOJ contended that the dismissal was necessary because the prosecution presented a risk of interference with the New York City elections in 2025.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
“Trump administration moves to drop transgender discrimination cases; The EEOC, citing executive orders targeting gender identity, is aiming to dismiss half a dozen cases, marking a reversal in U.S. civil rights enforcement”: Julian Mark and Beth Reinhard of The Washington Post have this report.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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