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Ransomware attack shuts down Los Angeles Superior Court systems

JURIST

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County experienced a ransomware attack on Friday, leading to the shutdown of the court’s internal computer systems. The systems will remain offline through the weekend as efforts to address the issue continue. Upon detecting the ransomware attack, the Superior Court disabled its network systems to prevent further damage.

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Former Justice Panelli dies

At the Lectern

The Mercury News is reporting that former Supreme Court Justice Edward Panelli has died. The report includes an extended obituary that begins, “Justice Edward Panelli, who rose from a hardscrabble childhood in Depression-era Santa Clara Valley to the state’s highest court, died Saturday evening in Saratoga at the age of 92.” Justice Panelli was appointed by Governor George Deukmejian and served on the court from December 1985 until January 1994.

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Bangladesh Supreme Court overturns restoration of quota system for government employment

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The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Sunday overturned the restoration of the government’s quota system for civil service employment after days of deadly turmoil and clashes between police and protesters. The Appellate Division dismissed the High Court’s judgement on quota reinstatement, stating that 93 percent of government employment recruitment would be based on merit, with the remaining 5 percent designated for the freedom warrior quota, lowering the percentage but not removing the

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Anti-Free Speech Laws Hit New Heights in Italy: Reporter Fined for “Body Shaming” Prime Minister Meloni

JonathanTurley

I have long been critical of the erosion of free speech in Italy and other Western European countries, including the use of criminal libel laws against critics of the police or government. This week a Milan court has ordered a journalist to pay Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni damages of 5,000 euros ($5,465) for making fun of her in a social media post.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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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Kenya Civil Society Organizations call for government accountability amid funding protests accusations

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Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kenya condemned the excessive use of force by the police during the recent wave of anti-government protests in the country. The CSOs called for government accountability in law enforcement and the budget-making process. Through the joint statement published on Saturday, the CSOs denied allegations by the Kenyan authorities of funding the recent protests that were infiltrated by goons who looted shops and destroyed goods.

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Colombia president apologizes for corruption scandal while opening new Congressional session

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Colombia President Gustavo Petro apologized Saturday for a corruption scandal involving the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) as he inaugurated a new session of Congress. During the opening of the 2024-2025 congressional term, Petro also stressed that his administration would reintroduce the health reform bill and pursue changes to labor laws.

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Stand by Your Case? Without Standing, Supreme Court Precedent Means You’ll Have More Bad Times than Good

FDA Law Blog

By John W.M. Claud — Sometimes it’s difficult to be a plaintiff, putting all your work into just one case. That’s especially true if recent Supreme Court rulings have rendered your matter a quixotic pursuit, doomed to fail for lack of direct causation. That’s what happened last week in District Court in Maryland. Following the precedent on standing that the Supreme Court handed down in June in FDA v.

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France protest over irrigation reservoirs turns violent in La Rochelle

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The French region of La Rochelle witnessed clashes between protesters and police on Saturday, amidst demonstrations against new irrigation reservoirs being built. The protests, attended by around 2,000 people, turned turbulent when police intervened, responding with tear gas as some protesters threw objects. Both the police officers as well as the demonstrators reported minor injuries.

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South Africa president signs two-pot pension reform into law

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a new bill into law on Sunday amending the pension system in South Africa. The Pension Funds Amendment Bill enables the implementation of the new two-pot system “geared towards bolstering retirement savings.” The bill amends the Pension Funds Act, the Post and Telecommunications-Related Matters Act, the Transnet Pension Fund Act and the Government Employees Pension Law to implement this new pension system.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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China and Philippines reach agreement on resupply missions to warship in disputed South China Sea

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The government of the Philippines issued a statement on Sunday announcing that the state and China have reached an agreement regarding the Philippines’ routine rotation and resupply missions to a breached ship located in the disputed South China Sea. The ship, BRP Sierra Madre , is a warship originally built for the United States Navy during WWII.

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Utah officials provide alternative execution method to experimental three-drug concoction following death row inmate’s suit

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Utah officials declared on Saturday that they switched the execution method for death row inmate Taberon Dave Honie from an experimental three-drug lethal injection to a well-known single-drug injection, according to The Salt Lake Tribute. Honie was convicted and sentenced to death in 1999 for murdering Claudia Benn, the mother of his girlfriend at the time.

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Danish police arrest prominent anti-whaling activist

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Police arrested environmental activist Captain Paul Watson on his ship Sunday in the town of Nuuk, Greenland. Watson is a prominent campaigner against commercial whaling. When he was arrested, Watson was apparently engaged in a mission to traverse the Northwest Passage, a series of waterways through the arctic archipelago of Canada that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

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Israel strikes Houthi-controlled port in Yemen

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The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) targeted a Yemeni fuel depot and port on Saturday in a strike attack responding to Houthi rebel attacks on Israel over the past months. The strike is Israel’s first retaliation in Yemen following an attack on Tel Aviv by a Houthi drone which killed one person and injured 10 others. Al-Masirah, a news media outlet controlled by the Houthi, reported on the Israeli strike on Saturday.

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Controversial France election sparks fraud allegations in National Assembly

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The newly elected French National Assembly elected its parliamentary president on Friday, highlighting the challenge the new government faces in securing a majority. This event also led to allegations of ballot stuffing, prompting French lawmakers to call for an investigation. Yael Braun-Pivet, formerly the head of parliament under President Emmanuel Macron’s party Renaissance, won the election for parliamentary president for a second term.

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Far-right Ukrainian politician Iryna Farion, known for anti-Russian campaigns, shot and killed

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Ukraine Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced Friday that Iryna Farion, a former nationalist politician known for her staunch advocacy of Ukrainian language use over Russian, was fatally shot in Lviv. In a statement released via Telegram, Klymenko indicated that investigators are considering several theories, including personal animosity and Farion’s sociopolitical activities, while not ruling out the possibility of a contract killing.

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US President Joe Biden withdraws form 2024 presidential race

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US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election on Sunday. He wrote in a letter to the American people” It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.

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