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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Thomson Reuters today announced the launch of the AI for Justice Legal Aid program, a two-pronged initiative that will provide select legal aid organizations with free access to and training on its CoCounsel generative AI software, while also providing other legal nonprofits access to CoCounsel at a steeply reduced price.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In the months following Uganda’s passage of draconian anti-LGBTQ+ legislation , human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over the country’s failure to protect members of the community from online harassment. Amnesty International on Wednesday reported a recent uptick in such harassment, finding that following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) of 2023 , attacks against LGBTQ+ people have increased, forcing both individuals and organizations to significantly alter
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice violated ethical code, committee says; A judicial conduct panel is recommending that Justice Catherine Connors, a former private attorney who represented banks, be sanctioned for not recusing herself from 2 cases that upended the state’s foreclosure process”: Hannah LaClaire of The Portland Press Herald has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The family of diabetic inmate, Louis Jung Jr., who died at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging that the jail withheld insulin and proper medical care, leading to his death. The plaintiffs, Jacob and James Jung, the sons of Louis Jung Jr., are suing the City of Philadelphia, YesCare Corp, Carney, Lalitha Trivikram, Maureen Gay, and Doe Defendants 1 to 10.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Ohio ban on most abortions ruled unconstitutional after voters approve ballot measure”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. And Laura Hancock of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that “ Ohio judge strikes down ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban.” You can access today’s ruling at this link.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Supreme Court ‘friends’ leave justices more questions than answers; Interactions with the justices are few and far between but just about anyone can inject their opinion into the latest Supreme Court legal battle set to shape decades of American life”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday launched a new campaign, #WithHumanity, calling on Frontex, the European Union’s Border and Coast Guard agency, to utilize its aerial surveillance capabilities to ensure prompt rescues of endangered vessels in the Mediterranean. Frontex collaborates with EU member states’ border and coast guards to manage the Schengen Area’s borders.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“A Supreme Court Decision Claimed to Take Partisanship Out of Gun Cases. It Didn’t. A Trace analysis of more than 1,600 rulings found that the Bruen decision has given judges remarkable leeway. The results have been starkly partisan.” Chip Brownlee of The Trace has this report.
JURIST
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Human Rights Watch (HRW) commended Oman’s new Social Protection Law , as “a step in the right direction” on Wednesday. The law, introduced under the name of Haitham Al Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, was presented to and approved by the Council of Oman. It offers a range of economic benefits and assistance, including a monthly universal child benefit for all families, disability allowances, and financial aid for widows and orphans.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“New York state can enforce many gun restrictions, US appeals court rules”: Jonathan Stempel of Reuters has this report on a 246-page ruling , jointly signed by all three judges on the panel, that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued today.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The typo is making the rounds on social media. The post The Viral Embarrassing State Supreme Court Mistake appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide; Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S.; The courts will decide whether it’s constitutional — and whether other states can follow Texas’ lead”: Alejandro Serrano of The Texas Tribune has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
You never know when your furry 'legal assistant' will come in handy during trial. The post Keyboard Cat Becomes Courtroom Star During Zoom Trial appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Judge Urges Law School Donation Halt Until Originalism Taught; Amul Thapar urged donors to withhold money to law schools; 6th Circuit judge took issue with lack of originalism courses”: Suzanne Monyak of Bloomberg Law has this report. And Nate Raymond of Reuters reports that “ Conservative US judge pushes yanking law school funding until ‘originalism’ taught.” The Heritage Foundation has posted on YouTube a video of the event titled “ The 2024 Joseph St
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Have you got what it takes to top the winners of years past? The post ATL’s 15th Annual Legally Themed Halloween Costume Contest appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, In Case Involving Mail-In and Provisional Ballots, Tees Up Potential Independent State Legislature Theory for U.S. Supreme Court”: Rick Hasen has this post at his “Election Law Blog.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Attack ads target 3 Oklahoma Supreme Court justices ahead of November vote”: M. Scott Carter of The Oklahoman has this report.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
This is a very big problem for Biglaw. Law firms need to adapt -- and fast. The post Biglaw Firms May Not Be Ready To Offer The Mental Health Accommodations Young Lawyers Want appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Abortion Pills Are Safe. Post-Roe America Isn’t.” Chavi Eve Karkowsky has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Who picks a fight with nuns? The post GOP Harasses Nuns In Hunt For THE FRAUDS appeared first on Above the Law.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
“Why Penn Wants Amy Wax Gone | Glenn Loury & Amy Wax”: The Glenn Show recently posted this video on YouTube.
LawSites
OCTOBER 24, 2024
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Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2024
State Supreme Court Typo Goes Viral: The Pelican State has a red squiggly under their seal. Green Light For The Golden State!: California Bar gets the go ahead for new testing strategy. Prepare Your Costumes!: It's ATL's 15th LEGALLY THEMED Costume Contest ! Furrball, Esq.: Check out this cat's legal background. More Of A Bad Thing: Former head of state gets interesting appointing advice.
FDA Law Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By Gail H. Javitt & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — A recent blog post focused on the potentially negative implications of the proposed Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) for manufacturers of generic drugs and biosimilar products. The concerns raised by PERA are not limited to these industries, however. Rather, developers of diagnostic tests and, indeed of any product that relies on free access to gene sequence and other biomarker information, should pay also close attention, as PERA would
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