JURIST

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Twenty-six countries expressed on Thursday their support for a legal initiative to hold the Taliban accountable at the International Court of Justice for systematic human rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan.

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JURIST

JANUARY 30, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the new Lebanese government to adopt a human rights oriented agenda that promotes the rule of law, transparency and accountability on Thursday. The organization urged the government to implement legal reforms across various sectors to meet the needs of the people and build a brighter future for the country.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Amazon and 1Life Healthcare, Inc. Amazon announced its intended acquisition of the membership-based healthcare provider in July 2022. ” However, there may be ramifications for both One Medical customers’ health data privacy and the accessibility of healthcare. .]” billion acquisition of One Medical.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2025

Bassford Remele, a Minnesota-based law firm, announced that it had experienced a data breach starting last summer. However, according to the notice, certain information provided by healthcare organizations to which Bassford Remele provides legal services may have been accessed, including Social Security numbers and medical record information.

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JURIST

MARCH 28, 2025

In the months that followed, he endured enforced disappearance, torture, including beatings and electric shocks, and severe denial of essential healthcare. This blatant manipulation of the legal system highlights the authorities’ contempt for international law.”

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JURIST

APRIL 7, 2021

The Arkansas bill is the first such law to pass in the US. … [I]f HB 1570 becomes law, then we are creating new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters involving young people.

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JURIST

JUNE 3, 2021

Nevada lawmakers approved legislation Tuesday to create a public health insurance plan, bringing the bill one step closer to becoming law. The bill would mean that Nevadans who purchase their healthcare plans through the system that the bill creates would not be buying their insurance directly from the state.

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JURIST

MAY 3, 2025

Safe spaces for women, legal aid for asylum-seekers, and psychosocial support for children who have fled war and violence are vanishing in some of the worlds most fragile regions. However, without border monitoring, legal assistance, or registration systems, enforcing that protection becomes nearly impossible.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Human Rights Watch (HRW) renewed its call for governments to address racial discrimination and inequalities in healthcare, in the statement issued on Monday. Although non-binding , the recommendation outlines various measures for governments to tackle racial inequalities and discrimination in healthcare.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Even though nearly 40 states have passed laws to intensify penalties for violent acts committed against healthcare personnel, there is currently no federal law protecting hospital employees from assault or intimidation.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The bill requires applicants to be Hong Kong permanent residents and have been engaged in full-time employment as a medical practitioner under several notable Hong Kong public healthcare institutions (i.e. Hong Kong medical universities or Department of Health institutions).

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Elizabeth Healthcare, a healthcare provider in Cincinnati, has authority to require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Elizabeth Healthcare requested the court to temporarily bar the hospital’s vaccine mandate. A federal judge ruled Friday that St. The employees of St. Employees of St.

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Above The Law

JUNE 13, 2023

Healthcare dealmakers must prepare for a new law and a recently-introduced bill in the California Senate, both of which aim to increase oversight in the healthcare M&A space. This is a legislative trend other states are beginning to participate in too — such as New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The UN Human Rights Office issued a new report documenting serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations. More than 4,700 remain in detention, most of whom are held without due process and without access to legal counsel. She stated that more than 8,000 individuals have been arrested since the coup.

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MARCH 9, 2022

“Going out on a limb” is how Emily Weber began her career in healthcare law, writing a letter to Vail Valley Medical Center asking if they wanted to hire her as an up-and-coming legal professional. That bold step landed her an in-house counsel job created just for her.

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The Estrin Report

APRIL 19, 2022

“Going out on a limb” is how Emily Weber began her career in healthcare law, writing a letter to Vail Valley Medical Center asking if they wanted to hire her as an up-and-coming legal professional. Chere Estrin is the CEO of Estrin Legal Staffing , a well-recognized nationwide staffing organization based in California.

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Above The Law

JUNE 8, 2023

The company’s lawsuit argues that the program violates the Constitution’s First and Fifth Amendments, but healthcare law expert Robin Feldman said the defense doesn’t have any legs. Merck recently became the first drugmaker to sue the federal government over its Medicare drug price negotiation program.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restricted reports allow a survivor to confidentially report a crime to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim Advocate (SAPR VA) or Healthcare Provider or Personnel. An unrestricted report can be made by a survivor to any of the following channels: law enforcement, commander, SARC, SAPR VA or healthcare personnel.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

When it comes to protecting private information, healthcare is among the most regulated sectors. Healthcare companies and medical practitioners should take measures to protect the personal data of their patients and employees.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The rise of Generative AI and Agentic AI isnt just reshaping industries; its creating legal and ethical questions that demand attention. Why It Matters for Legal Teams The difference between Generative and Agentic AI isnt just technicalits legal and ethical. Now consider Agentic AI in healthcare.

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JURIST

MARCH 30, 2021

” The bill would make it unlawful for any physician or other healthcare professional to “provide [or refer] gender transition procedures to any individual under eighteen (18) years of age.” ” The bill will now go to Hutchinson for approval.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As we step into 2025, the legal operations landscape continues a transformation anchored by a simple question: What does value truly mean in a legal department? Instead, it lies in fostering a change management culture that prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and alignment between legal departments and their partners.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 30, 2023

California passed a law last year aimed at controlling rising healthcare costs that gave the state the ability to scrutinize healthcare deals of a certain size involving California companies. What impact can it have?

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JURIST

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Abolitionist Law Center published a report Tuesday highlighting racial disparities in Pittsburgh policing. “Trotting out these tired, ineffective solutions in place of defunding is not a noble step towards change,” Abolitionist Law Center Staff Attorney Dolly Prabhu said. percent of traffic stops and 71.4 DONATE NOW.

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JUNE 27, 2023

If you are considering transferring Gift Deeds in California , it’s essential to understand the legal implications and requirements involved. A gift deed is a legal document used to transfer property ownership without any exchange of monetary consideration.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Edwin Gakunga is a student at the Kenya School of Law and a JURIST Assistant Editor. This aligns with the global climate goals set forth in the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the legal responsibility of nations to adhere to their commitments. He files this dispatch from Nairobi.

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APRIL 25, 2022

Zack Gray, CEO of digital health startup Ophelia, aims to help 'the invisible 80%' of opioid use sufferers in America who are unengaged with the healthcare system until forced to, due to the onset of complications. He believes that states need to reimburse this treatment appropriately.

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JURIST

JANUARY 7, 2025

The measures have reportedly led to increased harassment, extortion, and bureaucratic obstacles for Afghan migrants, particularly those lacking legal residency documentation. Afghan refugees often live in overcrowded and under-resourced conditions, lacking access to basic services such as healthcare and education.

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JURIST

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pakistan’s Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACEP) initiated legal proceedings on Tuesday against former Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid and her daughter. She served as the Provincial Minister of Punjab for Primary & Secondary Healthcare and Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education between 2018 and 2023.

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JURIST

APRIL 15, 2025

Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, stated: Kyrgyzstani authorities must immediately provide a clear legal basis for Rita Karasartova’s detention, ensure that her rights are fully respected and she has access to adequate healthcare.

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MyCase

JANUARY 13, 2025

For law firms and attorneys, filing 1099 forms is a critical part of maintaining compliance with IRS regulations. Understanding how to file 1099 forms, including Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-MISC, should be part of your law firms financial strategy to ensure compliance with the IRS and avoid penalties.

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Above The Law

JULY 13, 2022

Skyrocketing medical bills and a lack of understanding in the healthcare system is putting financial stress on Americans in 2022, several recent reports have found.

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JURIST

MAY 4, 2022

Democratic lawmakers from 16 US states pledged Tuesday to introduce legislation providing legal refuge to transgender youth and their families affected by restrictive state laws which limit the ability of transgender youth to receive gender-affirming healthcare.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about legal technology that can cause law firms to stall important decisions regarding vendor partner selection or upgrading their systems. Prior to joining Assembly Legal, I spent the vast majority of my career in the healthcare and financial sectors.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 8, 2022

In addition, certified paralegals and paralegals who work in certain states are required to continually update their legal education. . They wish to dive into the depths in order to broaden their legal education, deepen their understanding, diversify their skills, and learn new areas of the law.

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JULY 6, 2023

Barely a week before the American Association of Law Libraries descends on Boston for its annual convention , a survey out today of legal professionals views on generative AI finds finds that a majority of them believe that librarians and others involved in knowledge management and research are at risk of obsolescence.

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MAY 12, 2021

Two non-profit pilot programs won approval this week under Utah’s regulatory sandbox to provide non-lawyer legal assistance to individuals with medical debt. Rogers College of Law, which helped develop the pilots. But traditional legal services are not equipped to assist with this.

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