JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International urged Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, to prioritize human rights throughout his administration on Tuesday. The organization highlighted the importance of tackling gender disparity, safeguarding womens rights, maintaining the right to peaceful assembly, and guaranteeing a healthy environment for every citizen.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

Statutes are hard. The post Judges Decide Clarence Thomas Was Just Confused When He Didn’t Report All That Money appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without trial. Kiiza was arrested after reportedly shouting at a court martial after being denied entry to the reserved space for lawyers when attempting to represent opposition leader Kizza Basigye at a court hearing.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

An incredibly deserving advocate for law clerks is taking home the honorary title of Lawyer of the Year. The post Above The Law’s Official 2024 Lawyer Of The Year Brought Meaningful Change To Chambers For Law Clerks appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Wednesday the release of Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who had been imprisoned in Iran. The Italian government has emphasized that Sala’s release was achieved through “extensive efforts” involving diplomatic and intelligence channels. Prime Minister Meloni expressed gratitude to all those involved in securing her freedom and personally informed Sala’s family of the positive outcome.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The global civil society alliance CIVICUS urgently called on Kenyan President William Ruto and his administration on Wednesday to promptly and unconditionally release 20 protestors who have been reported missing following recent civil unrest. CIVICUS called upon Ruto to fulfill his commitments regarding human rights by ensuring the release of unjustly detained individuals, addressing any harm caused to activists, and ending the abduction of dissenters while holding accountable those responsible

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

As AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, should the legal profession consider how these changes could redefine its core functions and values? The post The Nvidia CEO’s Keynote At CES: What It Means For Legal appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported on Wednesday that t he escalating gang violence in Haiti has reached alarming levels, with over 5,600 reported fatalities in 2024 alone. This figure represents a significant increase of more than 1,000 deaths compared to the previous year , underscoring the dire security situation in the Caribbean nation.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 8, 2025

“Maine tourist town goes to court to keep out tourists; The First Circuit cant seem to decide if sightseers have a constitutional right to travel to places where theyre unwanted”: Thomas F. Harrison of Courthouse News Service has this report. And Kelley Bouchard of The Portland Press Herald reports that “ Appeals court takes up challenge to Bar Harbors cruise passenger limit; Businesses claim a voter-approved cap on the number of cruise passengers that can visit the town near A

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru announced on Tuesday that the Government of Peru condemns the acts of repression perpetrated by Nicols Maduro following allegations made by the “President-elect of Venezuela” Edmundo Gonzlez. The Ministry’s statement concluded, “By demanding the immediate cessation of these practices that go against life and human dignity, the Government of Peru demands the prompt release of all persons arbitrarily detained” Following the pres

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 8, 2025

“Breyer Is Back Lobbing Hypotheticals at First Circuit Return; Stephen Breyer returns to robe after two year hiatus; Demeanor consistent with Supreme Court oral arguments”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ Retired US Supreme Court Justice Breyer returns to ‘old home’ to hear appeals.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Vietnamese government initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday against prominent lawyer Tran Dinh Trien for allegedly infringing upon state interests through social media criticism. Tran is scheduled for a hearing on January 9, 2025, at the People’s Court of Hanoi, facing serious charges under Article 331 of Vietnam’s penal code , which could result in a prison sentence of up to seven years.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 8, 2025

“How the Supreme Courts TikTok Ban Decision Could Weaken Free Speech Rights For Everyone: If the government can shut down a platform by uttering the magic words ‘national security,’ the First Amendment might as well not exist when it comes to online speech.” G.S. Hans has this essay online at Balls and Strikes.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

Amnesty International (AI) issued a call on Wednesday for the Pakistan government to cease its arbitrary detention and harassment of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers. This appeal comes in response to alarming reports of widespread abuses by law enforcement agencies, including night raids and the detention of hundreds of Afghan individuals, including vulnerable groups such as women and children.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

Understanding the actual cost of a data breach will only help firms realize the critical importance of maintaining current cybersecurity measures. The post The Staggering Cost Of Law Firm Data Breaches: Protecting Your Firm appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) , along with John MacKinnon and Lisa Lavranos filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to overturn Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent decision to request prorogation of parliament. The challenge , filed in Federal Court, requests a judicial declaration that Parliament has not been prorogued and challenges the constitutional validity of Trudeau’s decision.The lawsuit cites a landmark 2019 ruling by the UK Supreme Court which put a st

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 8, 2025

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value. The post The Power of List Making appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

Everyone deserves due process. The post Charlie Adelson Pushes For Resentencing On Two Counts In Dan Markel Murder Case appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 8, 2025

Jay Harrington | Being more proactive in your business development creates a win-win for yourself and your contacts. The post Asking for Business: The Art of Business Development for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cost of living is going up. DOJ has some suspicions on what's causing it. The post DOJ Adds New Plaintiffs In Antitrust Suit Accusing Landlords Of Price Fixing Rent appeared first on Above the Law.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The Toronto-based company Alexi, whose platform provides AI-driven tools for litigators, said today that it has launched an “advanced legal reasoning” capability that will “elevate litigators capacity to analyze and understand the full complexities of issues and facts of any given litigation file.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

He says the firm discriminated against him because he's a military veteran. The post Biglaw Associate Files Discrimination Lawsuit Alleging He Was Fired Because He Doesn’t ‘Endorse The Same Leftist Worldview’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 8, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear the case of a former Chicago alderman, who served four months in a federal prison for lying to federal financial regulators about loans he took out from a local bank and failed to pay. Patrick Daley Thompson, a member of the citys most famous political dynasty, hopes that his case will be the latest in a series of cases in which the justices push back against what a majority of the court has seen as overreach by federal prosecutors.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

Metabolic medicines dominated life sciences headlines in 2024, a trend expected to continue into the new year. Other things to look for include more widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies and the IPO markets return to normal levels. The post Biopharma in 2025: Outlook for Obesity Meds, Drug Prices, Regulation & More appeared first on MedCity News.

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At the Lectern

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Bay Area Lawyer chapter of the American Constitution Society will present the program California Supreme Court Year in Review: 2024. The February 13 evening event will feature a panel of Ninth Circuit Judge Gabriel Sanchez,Leah Spero (Director of the California Appellate Advocacy Program and Affiliated Scholar at U.C. College of the Law San Francisco), Max Carter-Oberstone (Of Counsel at Altshuler Berzon and Vice President of the San Francisco Police Commission), and moderator Sam Harbourt (

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