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Amnesty International demands truth and accountability one year after Russia activist Alexei Navalny’s death

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Amnesty International condemned the Russian government on Sunday for its failure to answer questions about opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s death on the first anniversary of the anti-corruption activist’s demise. On February 16, 2024, the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) reported that Nalvany lost consciousness in the yard of the penal colony where authorities had transferred him.

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Using Better Time Tracking to Meet Insurance Carriers’ Audit Standards

CARET Legal

To maintain profitability and build trust, firms need a time tracking process that aligns seamlessly with carrier expectations. Insurance defense firms know how critical precise time tracking is when working with carriers that scrutinize every entry. Audits that uncover missing details, incorrect codes, or misaligned entries can lead to fee reductions or outright rejections of invoices.

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Argentina president faces impeachment calls following cryptocurrency debacle

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Argentina’s political opposition on Saturday called for Javier Milei to face an impeachment trial in the Chamber of Deputies following the recommendation of the President for a cryptocurrency which crashed later. In a post on X, Milei had recommended a crypto coin named $LIBRA, which plummeted just a few hours later, forcing the president to delete the tweet and raising concerns of a rug pull , which is when developers abandon a legitimate project after assets’ values rise and leave

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Workshop on Cross-border Protection of Cultural Property-Agenda

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Workshop on Cross-border Protection of Cultural Property Agenda 2025.2.

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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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Thousands of demonstrators in Serbia demand justice for Kragujevac railway disaster

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Tens of thousands of students on Saturday protested in the Serbian city of Kragujevac, demanding justice for the victims of the November 2024 railway disaster. The protest, which lasted 15 hours and marked the culmination of a four-day student march, was symbolically named “Lets Meet at Sretenje.” Kragujevac was the first capital of the modern Serbian state, where the Sretenje Constitution was adopted on February 15, 1835.

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Human rights groups urge EU to engage with Bahrain authorities over release of two arbitrarily detained men

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31 human rights organizations issued a joint letter on Friday, urging the European Union (EU) to engage with Bahraini authorities to secure the release of Danish-Bahraini Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Swedish-Bahraini Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. For almost 14 years, both men have been arbitrarily detained, enduring torture and denial of medical care.

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“In Moving to Stop Adams Case, Career Lawyer Sought to Stave Off Deeper Crisis; A high-stakes decision for public corruption prosecutors at the Justice Department revealed a generational difference”

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“In Moving to Stop Adams Case, Career Lawyer Sought to Stave Off Deeper Crisis; A high-stakes decision for public corruption prosecutors at the Justice Department revealed a generational difference”: Devlin Barrett, Adam Goldman, Glenn Thrush, and William K. Rashbaum of The New York Times have this report.

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HRW: Iran intensifies repression of Azeri minority amid crackdown on dissent

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday reported that the Iranian government is systematically targeting the Azeri ethnic minority through the imposition of abusive charges and severe prison sentences aimed at silencing dissent. The crackdown has intensified since October 2024, with at least two dozen Azeri activists reportedly jailed following unfair trials, according to HRW.

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“White, heterosexual woman twice replaced by gay co-workers to get Supreme Court hearing”

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“White, heterosexual woman twice replaced by gay co-workers to get Supreme Court hearing”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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Climate and DEI Deleted From Government Websites, Federal Workers Fired

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Since January 20, 2025 America has been catapulted into an unimaginable inflection point. Sabrina I. Pacifici chronicles seismic evenyd in recent weeks which have upended America's democracy, jeopardized our economy, financial system, national security, science and medical communities, and fractured our national identity, at home and around the world.

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“Student asks Supreme Court to say he can wear T-shirt saying ‘There are only two genders’; In past decisions, the Supreme Court has allowed students to wear arm bands in protest of the Vietnam War but not to hold up a ‘Bong Hits 4 Jesus’ banner”

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“Student asks Supreme Court to say he can wear T-shirt saying ‘There are only two genders’; In past decisions, the Supreme Court has allowed students to wear arm bands in protest of the Vietnam War but not to hold up a ‘Bong Hits 4 Jesus’ banner”: Maureen Groppe of USA Today has this report. You can view the petition for writ of certiorari at this link.

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Giustizia consensuale No 2/2024: Abstracts

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The second issue of 2024 of Giustizia consensuale (published by Editoriale Scientifica) has just been released, and it features: Tommaso dalla Massara (Professor at Universit Roma Tre), Per unermeneutica della certezza nel processo civile romano: tra regula iuris e determinazione pecuniaria ( For a Hermeneutics of Certainty in the Roman Civil Process: Between Regula Iuris and Pecuniary Determination ; in Italian).

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“The Gangster Presidency: The DoJ’s Eric Adams shakedown sets off a series of defiant and courageous resignations.”

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“The Gangster Presidency: The DoJs Eric Adams shakedown sets off a series of defiant and courageous resignations.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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UN secretary-general calls for continued commitment to Gaza ceasefire deal

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UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres’ office issued a statement on Sunday welcoming the ongoing fulfillment of the ceasefire deal in Gaza, urging both parties to remain committed to its terms and emphasizing the importance of adhering to international humanitarian and human rights law. The statement came a day after the release of three Israeli hostages from Gaza in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

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“The Situation: No Way Out; On the necessity and impossibility of being a federal prosecutor under Donald Trump.”

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“The Situation: No Way Out; On the necessity and impossibility of being a federal prosecutor under Donald Trump.” Benjamin Wittes has this post at the “Lawfare” blog. And The Free Press has published an editorial titled “ Danielle Sassoons Courage and the Rule of Law: The Justice Department ordered New Yorks top federal prosecutor to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams; She refused.

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US Federal judge blocks Trump’s mass firings at consumer watchdog agency

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US federal judge issued an order on Friday to halt the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) sweeping employee firings, delivering an early blow to President Donald Trump’s rapid push to dismantle the agency. US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued the order barring the CFPB from axing more employees, beyond those let go for performance issues or misconduct.

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“Justice Department fires multiple immigration judges amid case backlog; A union representing the judges said it ‘makes no sense’ to make cuts to immigration courts as Trump promises to carry out mass deportations, which must go through the courts”

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“Justice Department fires multiple immigration judges amid case backlog; A union representing the judges said it ‘makes no sense’ to make cuts to immigration courts as Trump promises to carry out mass deportations, which must go through the courts”: Julia Ainsley, Aaron Gilchrist, Nnamdi Egwuonwu, and Megan Lebowitz of NBC News have this report.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.

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“Taking Away Everything We Have”: Democrats and Unions Launch an Existential Fight Over Buyouts

JonathanTurley

Below is a slightly modified version of my column in USA Today on the apoplectic response of Washington to the efforts of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to reduce the size of government. Democrats have declared the effort to be pure “evil” and responded with rage rhetoric and profanity in public demonstrations. In a town with only one industry, reducing government is a sacrilegious act.

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“Appeals court rejects Trump in showdown over firing of ethics watchdog; The D.C. Circuit panel voted, 2-1, against the president’s bid to immediately remove Hampton Dellinger”

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“Appeals court rejects Trump in showdown over firing of ethics watchdog; The D.C. Circuit panel voted, 2-1, against the presidents bid to immediately remove Hampton Dellinger”: Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney of Politico have this report on an order that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued yesterday.

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“Can Trump Defy the Supreme Court? The theoretical power to do so runs far ahead of presidential practice.”

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“Can Trump Defy the Supreme Court? The theoretical power to do so runs far ahead of presidential practice.” Jack Goldsmith has this post at the “Executive Functions” Substack site.

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“This Is What the Courts Can Do if Trump Defies Them”

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“This Is What the Courts Can Do if Trump Defies Them”: Law professors Trevor W. Morrison and Richard H. Pildes have this guest essay online at The New York Times.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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“What Happens If President Trump Defies a Judge’s Order?”

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“What Happens If President Trump Defies a Judges Order?” David Voreacos of Bloomberg News has this report.

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“First Test of Trump’s Power to Fire Officials Reaches Supreme Court; The court’s conservative majority may be receptive to the argument that presidents have unlimited power to remove leaders of independent agencies”

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“First Test of Trumps Power to Fire Officials Reaches Supreme Court; The courts conservative majority may be receptive to the argument that presidents have unlimited power to remove leaders of independent agencies”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post reports that “ Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to fire independent agency leader; The administration is seeking legal support from the conservative high court to back its

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“The TikTok Ban Withers Away; As Apple and Google put TikTok back in app stores, Trump’s non-enforcement policy threatens to permanently nullify Congress’s law”

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“The TikTok Ban Withers Away; As Apple and Google put TikTok back in app stores, Trump’s non-enforcement policy threatens to permanently nullify Congress’s law”: Alan Z. Rozenshtein has this post at the “Lawfare” blog.

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“Jan. 6 Rioters Argue Pardons Apply to Charges Including Murder Plot, Child Porn; Defendants argue that Trump pardons should absolve them of additional crimes, some discovered during investigations of the Capitol riot”

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“Jan. 6 Rioters Argue Pardons Apply to Charges Including Murder Plot, Child Porn; Defendants argue that Trump pardons should absolve them of additional crimes, some discovered during investigations of the Capitol riot”: Scott Calvert, Tawnell D. Hobbs, and C. Ryan Barber of The Wall Street Journal have this report.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.