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US court partially blocks California child online safety law citing First Amendment concerns

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday partially upheld a lower court’s decision to block key provisions of California’s landmark child online safety law, the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA). The appellate court on Friday held that California’s law, which mandates tech companies assess potential harm to children before releasing their products, likely violates the First Amendment of the US Constitution “because it clearly compels speech” by forcin

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, August 17, 2024

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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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Ukraine President Zelenskyy submits bill to ratify ICC Rome Statute

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a bill on Thursday that would ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The bill would establish Ukraine as a member state over which the ICC can exercise jurisdiction. Zelenskyy also introduced Bill 11484 , which would amend certain provisions of the Ukrainian Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to be in line with the statute.

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The Value Of Procrastination For In-House Counsel

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Intuitively, most would not consider the value of procrastination to be a boon for a successful career. But is this thinking outdated?

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base

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Belarus president pardons 30 political prisoners

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 30 people convicted of “crimes of the protest variety” Friday. Of those released, 14 were women and 16 were men, all retirement-aged or people who suffer from serious illnesses. According to the statement, the country’s Internal Affairs Ministry, “upon instructions of the head of state,” will supervise the individuals upon release to ensure compliance with Belarusian law.

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UN to send fact finding mission to Bangladesh following political upheaval

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The UN will send a team of experts to Bangladesh next week to investigate the killings of protesters that occurred before and after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as Prime Minister last week, officials announced on Thursday. This mission marks the first time since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 that the UN has initiated a fact-finding mission to investigate widespread human rights abuses in the country, according to a UN official.

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New Zealand Human Rights Commission says work visa scheme exploits migrants

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The New Zealand Human Rights Commission called for significant policy changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme (AEWV) to include ending the practice of tying visas to specific employers and implementing a stronger framework for ethical recruitment and worker protections. Additionally, further job check verifications are necessary to ensure the legitimacy of positions recruiting.

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UN expert calls for end to systemic racism in Brazil

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UN Special Rapporteur Ashwini K.P. on Friday called for action against systemic racism in Brazil after a 12-day fact-finding mission in the country. Ashwini emphasized that Brazil’s marginalized racial and ethnic groups, particularly those of African origin and Indigenous tribes, are grappling with systemic racism rooted in colonialism and enslavement despite their persistent and “courageous” activism.

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UNHRC accuses Bangladesh of ‘unnecessary’ use of force in student-led protests

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The UN Human Rights Office (UNHRC) said that there is a credible probability of “unnecessary” use of force by the Bangladeshi security forces against the student-led protesters that ousted the last government from power, in a report released on Friday. In its report, the UNHRC raises various human rights concerns regarding the conduct of the government during the peaceful protests led by students against the government job quota reform.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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UK government updates compensation scheme for Infected Blood Scandal victims

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The UK Government released further documents on Friday about the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, which was designed to “bring redress” to the more than 30,000 people who were infected by HIV and Hepatitis C after receiving contaminated blood. The new information includes a government update , a series of recommendations to the government by the interim chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority Sir Robert Francis KC and the government’s response to these proposals.

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UN Secretary-General calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza to combat emerging polio threat

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urgently called for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict to facilitate a crucial polio vaccination campaign. Guterres said that while the “ultimate vaccine for polio is peace and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire,” a pause to safely vaccinate children was a “must” for the people of Gaza.

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US Supreme Court denies Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students from taking effect

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The US Supreme Court on Friday denied the US government’s application to enforce a new Title IX rule that expands protections to LGBTQ+ students under the definition of “sex discrimination.” The court unanimously agreed that federal court injunctions blocking three provisions in the Title IX rule related to gender identity should remain in effect while cases are decided at the federal appeals courts.

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