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Flooding and war creates dire human rights situation in Myanmar

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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported Thursday that over 570,000 people are likely displaced in Myanmar’s Rakhine State due to ongoing conflict between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Arakan Army, with over 3 million people displaced by conflict and flooding across the country. Adding to the humanitarian situation, Myanmar has been hit by severe flooding since early September.

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UnitedLex CEO’s Sudden Departure Appears to Be Due to Personal Allegations Unrelated to Work

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When UnitedLex this week announced the sudden departure of James Schellhase from his position as chief executive officer, it seemed a mystery, since he had just celebrated his one-year anniversary in that role and had even just been on my LawNext podcast to reflect on that year — an interview suggested by the company.

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NATO warns against Kosovo unilaterally opening bridge

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A senior NATO official warned on Saturday that by unilaterally opening a bridge between Serb and Albanian neighbourhoods in Mitrovica, Kosovo could risk triggering violence. Admiral Munsch highlighted that the decision to reopen the bridge needs to take place at a political level within the EU facilitated negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia. Munch criticized what he called “unilateral actions” from the government of Kosovo that attempt to reopen the Ibar bridge in Mitrovica, which

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“If the Pro-Life Movement Loses This One, Its Future Is in Danger”

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“If the Pro-Life Movement Loses This One, Its Future Is in Danger”: Columnist David French has this essay online at The New York Times.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Federal Circuit Revives Patent Suit Against Aetna Over Health Savings Cards

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by Dennis Crouch In AlexSam v. Aetna , the Federal Circuit recently revived the patentee's infringement lawsuit against health insurance giant Aetna over its Visa and Mastercard-branded health savings account (HSA) debit cards. AlexSam, Inc. v. Aetna, Inc., No. 22-2036 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 8, 2024). The district court has dismissed the case on 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim of infringement.

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UN peacekeeper injured in southern Lebanon by gunfire

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A UN peacekeeper was wounded by gunfire from an unknown source in southern Lebanon, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported on Saturday, amid clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. UNIFIL reported that the peacekeeper, stationed at their headquarters in Naqoura, was struck by gunfire due to nearby military activity, with the source of the gunfire not known at present.

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“Beef Up the Freedom of the Press: Journalists need stronger protections than the Supreme Court has recognized.”

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“Beef Up the Freedom of the Press: Journalists need stronger protections than the Supreme Court has recognized.” Floyd Abrams will have this op-ed in Monday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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A Temporary Extension for the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher with a Longer-Term Extension in Sight?

FDA Law Blog

By Mark A. Tobolowsky — The Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program has had a bit of a tumultuous history in its 12 short years of existence. Designed to incentivize the development of drugs for pediatric rare diseases where such development may not otherwise have occurred, vouchers may be granted for drugs for serious or life-threatening rare diseases where the serious or life-threatening manifestations primarily affect individuals aged from birth to 18 years.

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“Judicial Notice (10.13.24): October Surprises; A Republican AG’s unusual reversal, SCOTUS’s openness to regulating ‘ghost guns,’ Cleary’s about-face, and more talent grabs by Kirkland and Paul Hastings.”

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“Judicial Notice (10.13.24): October Surprises; A Republican AG’s unusual reversal, SCOTUS’s openness to regulating ‘ghost guns,’ Cleary’s about-face, and more talent grabs by Kirkland and Paul Hastings.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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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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“No Kidding! No Joke!” Liberals Call on Biden to Commit Unconstitutional Acts in his Final Days

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With the end of the Biden Administration in sight, liberal pundits seem to be striving to prove that the only difference between a law-breaker and a law-abiding citizen is the ability to get away with the crime. Popular figures on the left from Michael Moore to K eith Olbermann are calling on President Joe Biden to commit overtly unlawful acts in his final 100 days in office, including targeting his political opponents.

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“Lawyers Should Not Assist Trump in a Potential Power Grab”

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“Lawyers Should Not Assist Trump in a Potential Power Grab”: Law professor Kate Shaw has this guest essay online at The New York Times.

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