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South Korea acting president to urgently fill Constitutional Court vacancies amid political turmoil

JURIST

South Korea acting president Choi Sang-mok announced on Tuesday that he would immediately move to fill vacancies on the Constitutional Court to restore stability after the impeachment of two of his predecessors this month. He underscored the ongoing financial and societal challenges, aiming to end political uncertainty following President Yoon’s martial law decree.

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Happy New Year from ConflictofLaws.net (now also on Bluesky)!

Conflict of Laws

The editors of ConflictofLaws.net would like to wish you a year filled with happiness, health, and success, academically and otherwise. 2024 has been another great year for the blog, with close to one new post per day (bringing us to more than 5,500 posts in total) and record numbers of readers and subscribers. Our content, just like our readership, reflects the global scope of the blog, with popular posts including Saloni Khanderia & Shubh Jaiswal’s article on the application of the l

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“The chief justice takes a swipe at JD Vance; The vice president-elect has repeatedly suggested that government officials may defy court orders”

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“The chief justice takes a swipe at JD Vance; The vice president-elect has repeatedly suggested that government officials may defy court orders”: Columnist Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The Washington Post.

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2024 Federal Circuit Review

Patently O

As we enter 2025, I wanted to pause for a moment to look at some of the Federal Circuit's 2024 development of U.S. patent law. The court issued about 70 precedential patent cases along with a handful related to other IP doctrines (primarily trademark). To continue reading, become a Patently-O member. Already a member? Simply log in to access the full post.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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“Pentagon Appeals Court Upholds Plea Deals in Sept. 11 Case; The three-judge decision appeared, at least for now, to put plea proceedings for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and two others back on track to take place in early January at Guantánamo Bay”

HowAppealing

“Pentagon Appeals Court Upholds Plea Deals in Sept. 11 Case; The three-judge decision appeared, at least for now, to put plea proceedings for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and two others back on track to take place in early January at Guantnamo Bay”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report.

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“Big Cases by the Numbers [December 30, 2024]: This first edition highlights several important cases litigated by some of the biggest national firms over the last month.”

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“Big Cases by the Numbers [December 30, 2024]: This first edition highlights several important cases litigated by some of the biggest national firms over the last month.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Legalytics” Substack site.

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DC Circuit Cases To Watch in 2025

Law 360

The D.C. Circuit's 2025 docket is stacked with challenges to alleged misbehavior by federal regulatory agencies, with the behavior including the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's bid to ban wagering on elections and the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to crack down on Meta's privacy practices.

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“Judge orders NC elections board to explain why Griffin protest belongs in federal court”

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“Judge orders NC elections board to explain why Griffin protest belongs in federal court”: The Carolina Journal has this report , along with a report headlined “ Daschle, Gephardt file brief opposing Griffin in NC Supreme Court ballot dispute.

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Illinois Cases To Watch In 2025

Law 360

Jurors will decide the fate of one of Illinois' most powerful politicians after a monthslong criminal racketeering trial and appellate courts could settle the debate over the retroactivity of damage limits to the state's much-litigated biometric privacy law, in just a few of the Illinois cases to watch in 2025.

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The Ethics of AI: Practical Considerations for Paralegals

Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.

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US imposes sanctions on Russia judge over detention of activist

JURIST

The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday against Russian judge Olesya Mendeleeva due to her involvement in the detention of Alexei Gorinov, an activist who was sentenced to seven years in prison for opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine. The US Treasury Department imposed the sanctions, freezing any assets Mendeleeva may have within US jurisdiction and restricting American entities from engaging with her.The department claimed that Mendeleeva’s involvement in Gorinov’s case ex

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Top Texas Cases To Watch In 2025

Law 360

The new year could see Texas courts delivering decisions on several prominent cases ,including gun rights and an alleged conspiracy to get advertisers to leave social platform X. Here's a look at the Texas cases Law360 will track closely in 2025.

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US military transfers Guantánamo detainee to Tunisia following extended detention

JURIST

The Pentagon announced Monday that the US has repatriated Guantnamo detainee Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi to Tunisia after more than two decades in detention. Al-Yazidi, identified as ISN 038, was transferred to Tunisia after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin informed Congress on January 31, 2024, 11 months prior, about the agreement reached for his repatriation.

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Top Federal Tax Cases To Watch In 2025

Law 360

Over the next year, tax practitioners will be closely monitoring suits that challenge the IRS' use of the economic substance doctrine, take advantage of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision curbing federal agencies' regulatory authority and dispute the government's handling of worker retention credits. Here, Law360 looks at key federal tax cases to follow in 2025.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JonathanTurley

Happy New Year to everyone on our blog! We rang in 2025 at home in Virginia. The kids went to parties after dinner with us this year, so it was just Leslie and me. That was appropriate since New Years Eve is also my wedding anniversary. Twenty-seven years ago, Leslie and I eloped in Old Town Alexandria after dating for eight years. (We used my high school ring as a wedding ring.

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Trademark Cases To Watch In 2025

Law 360

Justices will decide whether it's appropriate to have corporate affiliates of a trademark defendant pay $47 million in damages, and appellate courts are expected to grapple with how to apply the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 opinion in Jack Daniel's fight over a chewy dog toy. Here are Law360's picks for trademark cases to watch in 2025.

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“Trump Tries to Save TikTok From the Law; He wants the Supreme Court to treat him as if he’s already President”

HowAppealing

“Trump Tries to Save TikTok From the Law; He wants the Supreme Court to treat him as if hes already President”: The Wall Street Journal has published this editorial. It concludes, “One last legal point: Mr. Trumps brief is signed by John Sauer, his nominee to be Solicitor General. But the SG isnt supposed to be Mr. Trumps personal attorney, and Mr.

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Top 10 Employer Resolutions For 2025

Law 360

While companies must monitor for policy shifts under the new administration in 2025, it will also be a year to play it safe and remember the basics, such as the importance of documenting retention policies and conducting swift investigations into workplace complaints, say attorneys at Lawrence & Bundy.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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“Trump may tally the most Supreme Court appointments of any president in recent history”

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“Trump may tally the most Supreme Court appointments of any president in recent history”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.

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Delaware Courts Face Complex, 'Exciting' Litigation In 2025

Law 360

Delaware's corporate and commercial law courts are heading into 2025 with a heavier caseload than ever, while facing unprecedented criticism from the corporate bar, state lawmakers and unhappy litigants in a changing social and political landscape.

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Saving the Skinny Label Through the Skinny Label, Big Savings Act

FDA Law

By Sara W. Koblitz Since the induced infringement finding in GSK v. Teva , the generic industry has feared the death of the skinny label (admittedly stoked by alarmist headlines like my own, see Ding Dong is the Skinny Label (Effectively) Dead? ). This is because, at a minimum, if a skinny-labeled generic is the basis for induced infringement liability, generic manufacturers will certainly think twice about using the skinny label process and still calling themselves AB-rated, which ultimately w

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The Top Sports & Betting Cases To Keep An Eye On In 2025

Law 360

The name, image and likeness class action the NCAA settled in 2024 for $2.78 billion was a long time coming and packs a punch that will be felt for years to come. It overshadowed other ongoing, status quo-rocking litigation involving the NFL, NBA, MLB and more. Here, Law360 looks at the top sports and betting cases the legal world will be watching in 2025.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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State of the Blog: The Record Year of 2024 on Res Ipsa

JonathanTurley

We often use the end of the year to do a quick review of the state of the blog. We will soon pass our 87,000,000 view mark and our community continues to grow rapidly around the world. As a mark of that growth, we are now staggering our periodic updates that used to occur with each new millionth marker since we are now surpassing a million such views on average in less than a month.

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The Top 5 High Court Cases To Watch This Spring

Law 360

The U.S. Supreme Court justices will return from the winter holidays to tackle major First Amendment questions and several administrative law disputes all arising from the Fifth Circuit that could further change how federal agencies promulgate rules and defend them.

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Biden asks justices to allow enforcement of anti-money-laundering law

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Biden administration came to the Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon, asking the justices to let it enforce an anti-money-laundering law while the government appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and, if necessary, the Supreme Court. U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar told the justices that an order by a federal judge barring the government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act impedes efforts to prevent financial crime and protect national security and

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The Securities Litigation Trends That Will Matter Most In 2025

Law 360

2025 is shaping up to be a significant year for securities litigation, as plaintiffs and defendants alike navigate shifting standards for omission theories of liability, class certification, risk disclosure claims and more, say attorneys at Willkie.

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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