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US Supreme Court refuses to block Maine vaccine mandate for health care workers

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The Supreme Court denied a request Friday to block a Maine rule that requires health care workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. On August 12, Maine health officials revised the list of diseases against which health care workers must be vaccinated, adding COVID-19 to the list.

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Romania Constitutional Court annuls presidential elections amid Russian interference claims

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Georgescu, the main ultra-nationalist and pro-Russian candidate in the country’s electoral race condemned the court’s verdict, saying “Democracy is under attack” In a later Facebook post, Georgescu called on the main electoral bodies in Romania, the BEC and the AEP to resume the voting process.

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US federal appeals court rules Maine cannot restrict who can gather ballot initiative signatures

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The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Thursday ruled that the state of Maine cannot restrict who can gather signatures in ballot initiatives for state elections, in a voting case that turned to focus on freedom of political speech. The case, We the People PAC v.

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Legal scholars claim EU Omnibus directive undermines sustainability rules and increases corporate liability risk

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A group of 31 legal scholars from various European universities on Friday criticized the European Union (EU)’s proposal to reform corporate sustainability regulations, known as the Omnibus Simplification Package.

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Armenia NGOs call for international monitoring of trials of detainees in Azerbaijan

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The letter also highlights severe procedural violations in these trials, including a presumption of guilt without evidence, denial of access to case files in a language understandable to the defendants, inadequate legal representation, and the absence of the right to an independent and impartial tribunal.

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One Legal Assistant. 2,190 Miles to Hike. Let’s Help Her Get to the Finish Line!

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From Legal Assistant to Appalachian Trail Hiker: Kat Bells Inspiring Story! This week, I have a special guest on the showKat Bell, a legal assistant whos about to embark on an incredible journey! Shes putting her legal assistant career on pause to hike the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.

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PFUJ calls for nationwide protest against legal amendments targeting ‘fake news’

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Journalists wore black armbands and participated in nationwide rallies, while the main event was held at the National Press Club (NPC). The post PFUJ calls for nationwide protest against legal amendments targeting ‘fake news’ appeared first on JURIST - News.

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