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Türkiye admits to allowing Ethiopia use of drones involved in mass civilian casualties

JURIST

A senior Turkish government official confirmed on Friday that Türkiye authorized Ethiopia to use Turkish-made drones, which have been involved in several attacks that have caused numerous civilian casualties. In January 2022, a targeted drone attack on a primary school caused the death of at least 59 civilians. Generally, if drones are used in scenarios of international military conflicts, their operation must adhere to the principle of distinction in international law.

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Stretch Big: Setting a Revenue Goal is the Simplest Way to Make More Money

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firm owners are heavily focused on revenue; but, maybe: not in the right way. Because, when I say that law firm owners are ‘focused on revenue ’, I really mean that they ‘worry about it constantly ’. But, that’s not productive. A more productive way to express your concern over the revenue your business generates is to focus on growth. The simplest step that a managing lawyer can take, in the right direction, when it comes to revenue growth, is to just set a goal.

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US senator introduces legislation aiming to expand addiction treatment for seniors on Medicare

JURIST

Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the US Senate Special Committee on Aging, on Thursday introduced the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act , which seeks to expand access to care in residential treatment facilities for seniors recovering from substance abuse disorders. Addiction among older Americans is on the rise , prompting Congress to take action now to ensure those over 65 can afford the treatment they need.

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“How the 9/11 Plea Deal Came Undone; A case that had mostly drifted from public consciousness in 12 years of proceedings is back in the spotlight and no closer to trial”

HowAppealing

“How the 9/11 Plea Deal Came Undone; A case that had mostly drifted from public consciousness in 12 years of proceedings is back in the spotlight and no closer to trial”: Carol Rosenberg and Eric Schmitt of The New York Times have this report.

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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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Australia parliamentary report says proposed youth justice amendment may violate children’s rights

JURIST

Australia’s Community Safety and Legal Affairs Committee concluded that the proposed Queensland Community Safety Bill 2024 can breach the state’s human rights law by not deeming imprisonment as a last resort to impose criminal penalties on youth offenders. Currently, Youth Justice Principle 18, contained in Schedule 1 of the Youth Justice Act, states a child should only be detained in custody for an offence “as a last resort and for the least time that is justified in the circu

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UK Government set to initiate 24-hour courts to counter escalating far-right riots across UK cities

JURIST

The Telegraph reported Saturday that UK courts will operate for 24 hours to expedite prosecutions of those involved in a number of riots that have ravaged several UK cities. This measure follows urgent meetings between senior ministers and judiciary members aimed at promptly addressing the violence through severe legal ramifications. In a statement on the riots seen across the UK, Prime Minister Kier Starmer said on August 1, “Let me be clear: the tiny, mindless minority in our society who

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“Americans are ‘getting whacked’ by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book”

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“Americans are ‘getting whacked’ by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book”: Mark Sherman of The Associated Press has this report.

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93 killed in Bangladesh clashes as protesters call for prime minister to resign

JURIST

At least 93 people have been killed in Bangladesh as fierce clashes took place in different cities across the country on Sunday, according to local media. Protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation clashed with pro-government supporters, leading to the 93 deaths, which included 14 policemen according to The Daily Star. These p rotests started as a student-led demonstration over quotas reserving certain government jobs for descendants of independence war veterans.

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Biotech Financing Roundup: Jade Bio’s Launch, Brenig’s Debut, Confo’s Cash & More

Above The Law

Recent financing news includes several companies raising money to advance their research to the clinic. Here’s a look back at funding rounds from companies such as Outpace Bio, GRO Biosciences, and Confo Therapeutics. The post Biotech Financing Roundup: Jade Bio’s Launch, Brenig’s Debut, Confo’s Cash & More appeared first on MedCity News.

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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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Student activist group rallies Bangladeshis to continue protests against government following violence

JURIST

Students Against Discrimination, a Bangladeshi activist group, urged locals to continue protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following deadly protests over civil service quotas. The quota system, which reserved government jobs for the descendants of liberation war veterans, sparked massive civil unrest led by student activists last month, which resulted in the deaths of over 200 people.

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“Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today”

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“Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today”: Columnist David French has this interview online at The New York Times.

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OMCT urges Russia to not continue listing of indigenous rights organizations as extremist

JURIST

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT) released a press statement Friday urging Russia to refrain from designating Indigenous Peoples’ and national minorities’ rights organizations and other groups as “extremist organizations.” The press statement follows the Russian authority’s decision of July 25 to classify 55 Indigenous or minority human rights groups as ‘extremists.’ According to the OMCT, authorities cited the reasoning behind their clas

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Review of Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa: The Law Relating to Civil Jurisdiction, Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Interim Remedies, 2nd edition

Conflict of Laws

The second edition of Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa: The Law Relating to Civil Jurisdiction, Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Interim Remedies by Andrew Moran KC and Anthony Kennedy was published in December 2022. The blurb of the book reads as follows: Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa details the broad framework of the private international law rules in operation in each of the sixteen Anglophone jurisdictions considered (Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Eswatini, Kenya, Leso

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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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Say goodbye to delays: Speed up contracts from anywhere with LawVu’s new mobile app

LawVu

A survey has found that 43 percent of corporate counsels spend half their workdays on contract-related tasks, while 71 percent indicate that they manage a high volume of contracts. With increasing pressure from high volumes of work, improving turnaround times and increasing operational speed will enable in-house legal teams to drive the success of the businesses that they support.

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The Art of Online Job Applications for Attorneys

InHouseBlog

Online job applications are par for the course for attorneys seeking an in-house counsel job. Learn how to master them.

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Stop combing through emails! Capture, track and find salient conversations in your legal workspace for full context

LawVu

Busy inboxes are inevitable for in-house legal professionals. Seventy percent spend more than two hours per day searching through emails to determine contract and matter history or to find advice from outside counsel ( 2024 Legal Technology Report ), with many reporting spending up to 90 percent of their day responding, searching and organizing email conversations.

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“Justice Gorsuch warns that an ‘explosion’ of new laws could hinder Americans’ freedoms”

HowAppealing

“Justice Gorsuch warns that an ‘explosion’ of new laws could hinder Americans’ freedoms”: Fox News has posted this video online , along with a video titled “ Supreme Court Justice sends chilling warning to Biden admin: ‘Be careful.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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New General Counsel Dashboard puts critical data at your fingertips

LawVu

New General Counsel Dashboard puts critical data at your fingertips Data is critical currency for today’s in-house counsel. With peers in marketing, sales, and operations already fluent in data-driven leadership, General Counsel are increasingly expected to run the legal function “like a business” – and that requires metrics, KPIs, and reporting. Even when there is no immediate pressure from the wider business, legal leaders who use data to represent the value of the legal function at executive

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Transgender or Intersex? Confusion Reigns Over the Gender Status of Two Olympic Boxers

JonathanTurley

On Saturday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a surprising correction after claiming for a week that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting were actually born women and have Differences in Sexual Development (DSD), a range of rare conditions in which a person’s genitalia do not necessarily match with their chromosomes or hormone levels.

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Get ready to transform legal work with LawVu and Microsoft Copilot

LawVu

With stretched resources, constant administration and high volumes of complex requests, contracts and tasks stemming from every department, it’s no wonder in-house lawyers seek effective, secure ways to speed up processes, reuse previous work and reduce duplication. LawVu’s new integration with Microsoft Copilot represents a significant leap forward in legal technology and marks a new beginning: re-imagining legal workflows to allow businesses to tap into their rich LawVu repository and move leg

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Thousands of Venezuelans rally to demand overturning of presidential election results

JURIST

Thousands of people rallied with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the streets of Venezuela on Saturday, showing their support for opposition candidate Edmundo González, whom they believe was rightfully elected President of Venezuela despite incumbent Nicolás Maduro’s officially declared win. Similar demonstrations concerning the result of last Sunday’s presidential elections also took place in France, Belgium, Germany, and other countries.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Stop combing through emails! Capture, track and find salient conversations in your legal workspace for full context

LawVu

Busy inboxes are inevitable for in-house legal professionals. Seventy percent spend more than two hours per day searching through emails to determine contract and matter history or to find advice from outside counsel ( 2024 Legal Technology Report ), with many reporting spending up to 90 percent of their day responding, searching and organizing email conversations.

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Israel protestors reignite demands for hostage deal with Hamas

JURIST

More protests erupted in major Israeli cities Saturday, reigniting calls for the government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas. The protests were led by nonprofits such as the Hostages and Missing Families Forum as they recognized over 300 days since the hostages were taken on October 7th, 2023. The protesters marched outside the homes of prominent Israeli politicians, such as Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and MK Aryeh Deri.

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Streamline your legal operations with LawVu’s automated invoice approval workflows

LawVu

Amid concerns about staffing and rising workloads, increasing efficiency and productivity are top of mind for in-house legal leaders and their teams: In the 2024 ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey , 40 percent of of CLOs ranked operational efficiency as their law department’s top strategic initiative for the year. 58 percent of respondents to The 2024 In-House Legal Technology Report cited increased efficiency and productivity of the team as their top goal. 77 percent of respondents to The 2024 In-

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