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Kenya launches public hearings into alleged human rights violations by British troops
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
The Kenyan Parliament has launched four public hearings into alleged human rights violations committed by UK troops stationed in the country, with the first two hearings taking place in Laikipia County on Tuesday. The next hearing took place Wednesday morning in Samburu County, and the last will occur on Thursday morning in Laikipia. This follows the high-profile murder of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21-year-old mother found in a septic tank in Nanyuki in 2012.
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Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Shows Contempt For Subpoena
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
He does have a lot of friends in some very high places. The post Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo Shows Contempt For Subpoena appeared first on Above the Law.
Australia establishes federal anti-slavery commissioner following election promise
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
The Australian Parliament on Tuesday passed the Modern Slavery Amendment (Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner) Bill 2023 which has the effect of establishing the first federal Anti-Slavery Commissioner as an independent statutory officeholder. The functions include promoting compliance with the Modern Slavery Act , supporting victims of modern slavery, advising the government and advocating for continuous improvement.
Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing
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Litigation is expensive. Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. They strain cash flow, limit taking on new clients, and can even impact case strategy. This guide simplifies the complex world of litigation financing and compares different models and how they can impact the access to justice your firm provides to clients.
Amy Coney Barrett’s Husband Works On Behalf Of Fox News And That’s Actually Not A Big Deal
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
Breaking: Amy Coney Barrett's husband is a lawyer! The post Amy Coney Barrett’s Husband Works On Behalf Of Fox News And That’s Actually Not A Big Deal appeared first on Above the Law.
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J.D. Power: Customer Experience Gap Grows Among Commercial Health Plans
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
A new J.D. Power ranking of commercial health plans found a major difference in customer satisfaction between the top and bottom-ranked health plans. The post J.D. Power: Customer Experience Gap Grows Among Commercial Health Plans appeared first on MedCity News.
Thailand court sentences musician to four years in prison for royal insult
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
Thai activist musician Chai-amorn Kaewwiboonpan was sentenced by the Criminal courts on Monday to four years of imprisonment for actions deemed insulting to Thailand’s monarchy and for violating the country’s Computer Crime Act. The charges stem from an incident in 2021 where Chai-amorn publicly admitted to burning a portrait of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
“The strange case of Alito v. Alito; Alito-gate: The justice, his wife, her flags and their ethics.”
HowAppealing
MAY 29, 2024
“The strange case of Alito v. Alito; Alito-gate: The justice, his wife, her flags and their ethics.” Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post. Also online at The Washington Post, columnist Monica Hesse has an essay titled “ It’s a woman’s right to fly her own flag! Hear, hear Justice Alito. The Supreme Court justice is defending a woman’s freedom to make her own decisions without the influence of a man.
Digital rights and civil society groups urge YouTube and Google to resist Russia censorship
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
Digital rights group Access Now, alongside over 20 Russian and international civil society organizations, called on YouTube and its parent company Google to cease aiding the Kremlin in censoring independent media and human rights organizations in Russia, in an open letter on Tuesday. The letter, titled ‘Open letter to YouTube and Google: Stop helping Roskomnadzor censor Runet,’ demands that YouTube and Google assess all blocking orders against international human rights standards an
Transforming eDiscovery: Document Summarization, Sentiment Analysis, And Chatbots Take Center Stage
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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.
“ExxonMobil Argues Co-Defendant’s Settlement Barred Claims That Yielded $725M Benzene Verdict; The company asserted in a recent post-trial brief that the plaintiffs were not entitled to recover against ExxonMobil at all because they had already been compensated by another defendant for their injuries”
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MAY 29, 2024
“ExxonMobil Argues Co-Defendant’s Settlement Barred Claims That Yielded $725M Benzene Verdict; The company asserted in a recent post-trial brief that the plaintiffs were not entitled to recover against ExxonMobil at all because they had already been compensated by another defendant for their injuries”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report.
Global executions hit highest level since 2015: Amnesty International
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
Global executions hit the highest level since 2015, with serious increases mainly in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, Amnesty International said in its 2023 annual report on the global use of the death penalty on Wednesday 1,153 executions were recorded in 2023 globally, marking an increase of more than 30 per cent from 2022. In countries such as Iran, the death penalty was given to drug-related offenses, with authorities violating international restrictions on the use of the death penalt
“US judge makes ‘unthinkable’ pitch to use AI to interpret legal texts”
HowAppealing
MAY 29, 2024
“US judge makes ‘unthinkable’ pitch to use AI to interpret legal texts”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has a report that begins, “A federal appeals court judge used a concurring opinion in an insurance dispute to lay out what he called an ‘unthinkable’ proposal: That courts begin using artificial intelligence programs to help interpret words and phrases in legal texts.” On Tuesday, Eleventh Circuit Judge Kevin C.
US authorities charge Michigan police member over fatal fugitive arrest operation
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keeley was charged on Tuesday with second degree murder or involuntary manslaughter of Samuel Sterling by Michigan Attorney General. Keeley has been charged with second degree murder, which is a life offense. Alternatively, Keeley has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, which is a felony with a fifteen-year sentence.
Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation
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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.
“Narrow decisions, broad goals: Why the South Carolina redistricting case was decided 6 to 3.”
HowAppealing
MAY 29, 2024
“Narrow decisions, broad goals: Why the South Carolina redistricting case was decided 6 to 3.” Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.” The post “Narrow decisions, broad goals: Why the South Carolina redistricting case was decided 6 to 3.” appeared first on How Appealing.
Netherlands public prosecution service prosecutes teen boy for assaulting politician Thierry Baudet
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
A 16-year-old boy who assaulted a politician will be prosecuted by the public prosecution service on charges of attempted serious assault, local media said on Monday. The boy, who was 15 at that time, assaulted Thierry Baudet, the leader of Forum voor Democratie, in Groningen last year. The politician was about to take a photo in a café with the boy after an event for the elections of the House of Representatives but was suddenly hit with a beer bottle and was then transported to a hospital for
“Justice Thomas, Supreme Judicial Hypocrisy, and Race”
HowAppealing
MAY 29, 2024
“Justice Thomas, Supreme Judicial Hypocrisy, and Race”: Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “Justice Thomas, Supreme Judicial Hypocrisy, and Race” appeared first on How Appealing.
Amnesty International demands fair trail for detained relatives of Chad opposition leader
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
Chad authorities must guarantee fair trial rights for the detained relatives of opposition leader Yaya Dillo Djerou, killed during an assault on the headquarters of the Socialist Party without Borders headquarters in February , Amnesty International urged on Tuesday. The 26 relatives have been detained incommunicado since the military assault which led to their arrest.
Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges
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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.
“Phila. Judge Rejects Truck Company’s Excessiveness Challenge to $12M Crash Verdict; In an order entered just three days after the parties submitted their post-trial briefs, Judge Carmella Jacquinto of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas rejected arguments from the defendant that the jury’s award for pain and suffering was too large”
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MAY 29, 2024
“Phila. Judge Rejects Truck Company’s Excessiveness Challenge to $12M Crash Verdict; In an order entered just three days after the parties submitted their post-trial briefs, Judge Carmella Jacquinto of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas rejected arguments from the defendant that the jury’s award for pain and suffering was too large”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report , in which I am quoted.
Georgia parliament overrides president veto of controversial ‘foreign influence’ bill
JURIST
MAY 29, 2024
The ruling Georgian Dream party overrode a veto from President Salome Zourabichvili Tuesday allowing controversial “foreign influence” legislation affecting media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country to become law. The parliament overwhelmingly voted with 66 votes in favor of overriding Zourabichvili’s veto and voted with a majority of 84-4 votes in favor of the bill, giving the president five days to sign the bill or leave it to the speaker of parliament
“Former federal judge blasts John Roberts in new book and says Ruth Bader Ginsburg was annoyed by pressure to retire”
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MAY 29, 2024
“Former federal judge blasts John Roberts in new book and says Ruth Bader Ginsburg was annoyed by pressure to retire”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this report. Retired D.C. Circuit Judge David S. Tatel ‘s new book is titled “ Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice.” The post “Former federal judge blasts John Roberts in new book and says Ruth Bader Ginsburg was annoyed by pressure to retire” appeared first on How Appealing.
Don’t Be Angry At A Lawyer For A Client’s Behavior
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
In most circumstances, it usually does not make sense to be angry or rude to a lawyer because of something a client did. The post Don’t Be Angry At A Lawyer For A Client’s Behavior appeared first on Above the Law.
California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul
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“Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now; Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work”
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MAY 29, 2024
“Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now; Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work”: Zach Montague of The New York Times has this report. David Bauder of The Associated Press reports that “ The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish.” And in commentary, online at The Los Angeles Times, columnist Robin
A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing More Effective Hate Mail To Some Random Writer On The Internet
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
You don't have to be Hemingway to get a writer to read your hate mail, but you do need to go through it at least a few times and fix the more blatant grammatical travesties. The post A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing More Effective Hate Mail To Some Random Writer On The Internet appeared first on Above the Law.
“Ketanji Brown Jackson Points to a Way Forward for the Court”
HowAppealing
MAY 29, 2024
“Ketanji Brown Jackson Points to a Way Forward for the Court”: Linda Greenhouse has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “Ketanji Brown Jackson Points to a Way Forward for the Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
Sonia Sotomayor Shares Feelings Of ‘Desperation’ As A Liberal SCOTUS Justice
Above The Law
MAY 29, 2024
The high court’s leading liberal justice also said she sometimes sheds tears in her office. The post Sonia Sotomayor Shares Feelings Of ‘Desperation’ As A Liberal SCOTUS Justice appeared first on Above the Law.
Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts
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