JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

A UK Independent Afghanistan Inquiry published Wednesday has shed light on allegations of unlawful killings carried out by British special forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. The inquiry, which examined classified military records, whistleblower accounts, and survivor testimonies, uncovered a disturbing pattern of behavior that raises serious questions about accountability and the rule of law in armed conflict.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Similar to its federal counterpart, Maine Rule of Evidence 803(2) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for "[a] statement relating to a startling event or condition, made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement that it.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released a statement on Wednesday announcing that Takeshi Ebisawa, allegedly a prominent figure in Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate , has pleaded guilty to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar. This admission comes amid a broader investigation into a complex international network involved in the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and laundered funds.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 9, 2025

“Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice rejects colleagues orders, citing constitutional authority; Chief Justice Karen Baker also denounces an employment agreement between five justices and a judicial employee she attempted to fire last week”: Tess Vrbin of Arkansas Advocate has this report , along with an article headlined “ Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice digs up predecessors 2017 memo in dispute with colleagues; Majority of justices have voided some of Bakers actions sin

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced the conclusion of an unfair trading practices investigation into the European Union’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), concluding that the regulation unreasonably restricts the entry of Chinese companies’ products, services and investments into the EU market, damaging the competitiveness of Chinese companies and their products.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Lebanese government deported Abdulrahman Youssef al-Qardawi , an Egyptian-Turkish poet, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, prompting accusations from HRW that the deportation decision was unlawful and intended to silence dissent. HRW expressed serious concerns regarding Abdulrahman’s safety, highlighting that he faces a high risk of torture and an unfair trial upon his arrival in the UAE.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

“Federal Court Halts Hearing on Eve of Guilty Plea by Accused 9/11 Mastermind; A three-judge appeals panel will decide whether the plea deal Khalid Shaikh Mohammed reached to avoid a death-penalty trial remains valid”: Carol Rosenberg of The New York Times has this report. You can access today’s order of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Thursday that over 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland since the fall of the Assad regime. However, UNHCR has issued warnings about the challenges these returnees face, emphasizing that while many are hopeful, the reality is stark and fraught with difficulties.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

“State Supreme Court Blitz [Deep Dive #5]: The most important decisions from state supreme courts in December 2024.” Adam Feldman has this post at his “Legalytics” Substack site.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday urged companies worldwide to intensify efforts to prevent forced labor, a pervasive issue that continues to effect approximately 27.6 million individuals, including 3.3 million children, highlighting the urgent need for action across economic sectors and nations. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), forced labor occurs when individuals are compelled to work through threats, violence, or deception, preventing them from refusing or es

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JANUARY 9, 2025

“Judges Speak On Classical Legal Theory: A Model Opinion By Judge Matey and an Illuminating Lecture By Lord Sales.” Adrian Vermeule has this post at “The New Digest” Substack site.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

Amnesty International urged Cameroon to improve its human rights situation Thursday, responding to the country’s suspension of four non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including the Central African Human Rights Defenders Network (REDHAC) , and the alleged harassment of Cameroonian lawyer and REDHAC board president Alice Nkom. On December 5, Cameroonian Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji issued a decree suspending REDHAC’s and other NGOs’ activities for th

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 9, 2025

“Medias Latest Alito Conspiracy Theory Is Particularly Ridiculous”: Mollie Hemingway has this essay online at The Federalist.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

Courtroom technology: all about coulda, not shoulda. The post Judge Wears VR Headset To View Defendant’s Account Of Events And What Fresh Hell Is This? appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Share Next week, when they return from their long holiday break, the justices will have, among other exciting matters, a dispute about the ability of a claimant to renew a lawsuit years after voluntarily dismissing it. The specific legal question, posed in Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services , is whether a voluntary dismissal (permitted under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a) ) is the kind of final judgment, order, or proceeding that a federal trial court can revisit under Federal Rule of

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

Are you a lawyer interested in moving to a nonlegal career? Start that journey here. The post The Great Escape: Nonlegal Careers For Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

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JonathanTurley

JANUARY 9, 2025

In the annals of environmental law, no creature is more famous than the Snail Darter, the endangered species that showdown completion of the Tellico Dam in the 1970s. It required congressional legislation to allow the dam to be finished after years in the courts where judges maintained that the species had to be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Deloitte-led panel predicts that AI will be everywhere but invisible. What would this mean for legal? The post What I Learned At CES About Law Practice Management appeared first on Above the Law.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

JANUARY 9, 2025

Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as reporting discrimination or unsafe working conditions. In California, employees are protected from retaliation under state and federal laws. Taking the proper steps can help safeguard your rights. Document the retaliation Start by keeping detailed records of the incidents.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

The office closure trend continues into the new year, marking the 15th U.S.-based firm to reduce its presence in China. The post Say Hello To The First Biglaw Firm To Close An Office In China In 2025 appeared first on Above the Law.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

What is legal matter management software and why is it important? Legal teams have a critical role in modern organizations, acting as both protectors and enablers. Without efficient processes or the right tools, they can find themselves pulled into repetitive manual work, leaving little time for the tasks that truly support the business. Legal matter management software empowers in-house legal teams to streamline legal operations by standardizing workflows and processes, reducing manual administ

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

The law firms are doing their best to protect the health and safety of their employees. The post Biglaw Firms In California Close Their Offices, Shift To Remote Work Amid Deadly Blazes appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

JANUARY 9, 2025

Artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic is seeking $2 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at $60 billion, while fashion giant Shein is now eyeing a mid-2025 initial public offering in London and Constellation Energy is lining up a $30 billion bid to acquire electricity provider Calpine. Here, Law360 breaks down the notable deal rumors from the past week.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bonus season isn't over yet! The post Top 20 Biglaw Firm Announces Bonus Structure For Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

JANUARY 9, 2025

The AFL-CIO and the Service Employees International Union announced that they are reaffiliating nearly 20 years after the service workers union split from the labor federation, with leaders of both groups promising the renewed partnership will help the labor movement reach more workers.

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