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Federal US judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban over Second Amendment violations

JURIST

He stated: “The Government may not deprive law-abiding citizens of their guaranteed right to self-defense as a means of offense.” Louis, Illinois, where Judge McGlynn heard arguments from gun owners and sellers claiming that the firearms banned under the act are commonly used for lawful purposes like self-defense and hunting.

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Australia financial crimes regulator opens investigation into sports betting company Entain

JURIST

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) Monday announced an investigation into Entain Group Pty Ltd (Entain) to review compliance with Australian laws. Entain’s website describes the company as “one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups operating in the online and retail sector.”

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Linklaters Put AI Through Law Exams

Above The Law

While law firms struggle to keep a lid on AI security threats and otherwise control lawyers using AI out of turn , Linklaters has a forward-thinking solution that more firms should embrace. Transparency keeps everyone on the same page when it comes to when and where AI fits into a modern legal practice.

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India dispatch: Supreme Court flip allowing controversial animal sports shifts responsibility for policing cruelty from judiciary to executive

JURIST

Indian law students are reporting for JURIST on law-related developments in and affecting India. Jallikattu” is a bull-taming sport played in the State of Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival. Consequently, the Court outlawed animal sports such as Jallikattu. Union of India.

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Run Your Practice More Mindfully on a Legal Pad

Attorney at Work

Sam Walton turned a five-and-dime into the Walmart empire using little more than business savvy and a legal pad. His reliance on yellow legal pads is well-documented. If Walton used those cheap yellow pads to become a billionaire, you might find them useful in running a law firm. A Legal Pad Is Efficient and Productive.

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Cuba passes animal welfare law amid pressure from activists

JURIST

The Cuban government has passed a long-awaited animal welfare law after decades of ignoring citizens’ demands for animal rights legislation. These duties extend to keepers of livestock, animals in sport and pets. Animal custodians are now required to seek preventative and emergency veterinary care for their animals.

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Top Growth Industries and Legal Practice Areas for 2022

Attorney at Work

Law firms are enjoying strong and steady market-based tailwinds as 2022 unfolds. These will drive another year of growth for the law firms who can deliver — and target the best spots. The biggest legal spenders lead the list of companies increasing spending on outside counsel. The 6 Top Growth Legal Practice Areas.

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