JURIST

JUNE 23, 2021

After six months of deliberation, a panel of 12 independent legal experts from across the globe on Tuesday unveiled a working definition of “ecocide” that they hope will be adopted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Ecocide” would be the first new crime to be adopted into international criminal law since 1945.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Meeting in Vienna and Riga, the Core Group, comprising representatives from various countries, welcomed Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which includes the Kampala Amendment on the crime of aggression. This move demonstrates Ukraine’s commitment to international law and justice.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The post J&J Backs Down From 340B Rebates, But Maintains They’re ‘Legally Permissible’ Per Statute appeared first on MedCity News. In other recent regulatory news, we have drug approvals, clinical holds, and one product withdrawal.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The statute also requires school principals to be informed when students face charges for offenses that would constitute Class A through E felonies if committed by adults. For youth ages 13 to 15, serious felony cases may also be moved from adult criminal court back to the juvenile system.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Armenia officially became the 124th State Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday after Ambassador Mher Margaryan deposited Armenia’s accession documents in a ceremony held at the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, where Margaryan presented the instrument of ratification to the Director of the Treaty Section.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2021

For a recent Reinventing Professionals podcast, I talked with Jacqueline Schafer, the founder and CEO of Clearbrief , a platform that uses AI to improve the accuracy of legal writing by identifying how well a writer’s sentence is supported by the source document. Legal writing has really specific requirements. seed round.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 28, 2024

” There may be a grey area in the statute, but since a lawsuit has been filed, the court can provide a clear answer on the legality of the petition. On the other hand, former chairman of the Federal Election Commission Brad Smith weighed in, pointing out “He’s not paying them to register to vote.

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JURIST

JANUARY 17, 2023

Deputy Solicitor General Eric Feigin spoke on behalf of the US and referenced that the plain text of the relevant statutes supported his argument. In a brief to the Court, the United States’ case against Halkbank presents two separate legal arguments.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

There is a “very credible case” that the Chinese government has committed acts against the Uighur population in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) that constitute genocide and crimes against humanity, according to a 105-page legal opinion published Monday.

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OneLegal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Get to grips with the California Statute of Frauds; what written documentation it mandates, what it applies to, and some use cases and examples to get a full understanding of it. The post What is California’s Statute of Frauds? appeared first on One Legal.

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JURIST

JUNE 20, 2021

The US Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a ruling that allowed several individuals to sue food corporations Nestlé USA and Cargill over child slavery claims, limiting corporate liability under the Alien Tort Statute. The unnamed plaintiffs brought their cases forward under the Alien Tort Statute. In Jesner v.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

France’s Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Violence against Children (CIIVISE) published a report on Friday calling for the removal of the statute of limitations for sexual violence, in particular in cases of sexual violence against minors. The current statute of limitations is 30 years from adulthood at 18 years.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 31, 2025

High Court Rejects Challenge to Statute Shielding Gun Companies From Civil Suit”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report on a unanimous ruling that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued today.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

According to the statement, Israel submitted two legal briefs to the ICC. Beyond contesting the court’s jurisdiction, Israel contended that the request for arrest warrants violates the Rome Statute of the ICC and the principle of complementarity.

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JURIST

APRIL 13, 2025

” The majority opinion cites NC statute 163-230.1 (‘Simultaneous issuance of absentee ballots with application’) in its decision. Bartlett : “To permit unlawful votes to be counted along with lawful ballots in contested elections effectively ‘disenfranchises’ those voters who cast legal ballots.”

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JURIST

AUGUST 7, 2024

Under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute , states parties to a convention have the right to intervene in proceedings, even if they are not directly involved in it. The post Ukraine legal battle against Russia gains momentum as 23 states intervene in genocide allegations case appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

JANUARY 9, 2025

The principle of command responsibilityenshrined in both customary international law and statutes such as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court requires senior officials to be held accountable for crimes committed by subordinates if they knew or should have known about such acts and failed to prevent them.

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JURIST

MARCH 11, 2025

Former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo also argued that the arrest was politically motivated to prevent Duterte from participating in the 2028 presidential race. In a video posted by his daughter on Instagram, Duterte disputed the basis of the arrest, claiming that the detention was warrantless and illegal.

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Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mastering numbers in legal writing is essential for anyone looking to excel in the legal profession. Numbers play a critical role in legal documents, briefs, and citations, and their correct usage can make the difference between clarity and confusion. Format numbers according to legal standards.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2022

The statute of limitations ran out due to his forgetting the deadline. According to the American Bar Association, missed deadlines are the leading cause of legal malpractice suits – often stemming from procrastination, failure to accurately calculate and track deadlines or failure to mark deadlines in calendars properly.

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This article delves into the essential purpose of legal writing , emphasizing its importance, exploring various types, and presenting effective strategies for lawyers. Whether you are an experienced attorney or a novice in this field, mastering the art of legal writing is imperative.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

How speed and accuracy benchmarks misrepresent the real value of legal AI Welcome to the era of the AI superlative. For benchmarks to be valuable, they must test real-world problems that legal professionals face and measure what customers care about. For instance, which legal research system would you prefer?

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Legal writing is a cornerstone skill for any successful attorney. Whether you are drafting an ironclad contract or a persuasive brief, mastering legal writing can set you apart in your practice. This article explores how to improve legal writing skill s by examining top techniques, examples, and best practices.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 31, 2023

Justices Remand ‘Mallory’ to Trial Court, Registration Statute Uncertainty Expected to Linger; The Tuesday ruling shut down the defendants’ bid for a fast-tracked examination of whether or not the consent by registration statute violates the U.S. The post “Pa.

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2024

Citators — tools that validate whether a case or statute is still good law — have always been an essential component of a full-featured legal research platform. Just two products have long dominated the legal research market as the gold […]

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court , states may intervene in the proceedings if the outcome will bind them. Human rights experts in Ukraine and across the world have accused Russia of genocide during its invasion of Ukraine.

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JURIST

MARCH 31, 2021

Missouri enacted a statute in 2018 that makes “misrepresenting a product as meat that is not derived from harvested production livestock or poultry” a class A misdemeanor, which can include up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. ” The plaintiffs failed to show irreparable harm.

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Writing a legal memo is a crucial skill for any practicing lawyer. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, understanding the format, essential components, and effective strategies for crafting a compelling legal memorandum is vital. The essential components of a legal memo that make it effective.

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Your legal writing sample is a crucial component when applying for legal positions or internships. It gives potential employers insight into your legal writing skills and ability to formulate persuasive arguments. Let’s dive in to develop your legal writing skills and craft an exceptional legal writing sample.

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Day on Torts

MARCH 19, 2025

A legal malpractice claim filed eighteen months after the Court of Appeals affirmed the underlying conviction was time-barred. 21, 2025), the Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of a pro se legal malpractice complaint based on the statute of limitations. Richardson , No. M2024-01130-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Continue reading

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The convergences between legal collaboration among countries and technological innovations have revolutionized how cross-border legal issues are approached and resolved. These tools streamline international legal processes, overcoming old obstacles and generating new challenges. In article 4.6,

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JURIST

JANUARY 24, 2024

The issue involved Waples Mobile Home Park, which had required all adult tenants to provide proof of their legal status in the US in order to renew their leases. The post US federal appeals court rules against trailer park immigration policy in Fair Housing Act case appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

MARCH 1, 2022

In light of Ukraine’s acceptance of the ICC’s jurisdiction on an open-ended basis to address alleged crimes committed in its territory since 2014, Khan said the ICC could choose to exercise jurisdiction despite Ukraine not being a State Party to the Rome Statute. Russian missiles bombarded cities and military bases.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In 2016, the Trial Chamber of the ICC convicted Al Mahdi as a co-perpetrator under Articles 8(2)(e)(iv), 25(3)(a) and 65(2) of the Rome Statute of the ICC for attacking ten “protected objects” buildings of a religious and historical character in June and July 2012.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Russian Federation under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute. Article 63 of the Statute of the ICJ , stipulates “the right to intervene in the proceedings,” with the caveat that “the construction given by the judgment will be equally binding” upon an intervening State, not just the States directly party to the dispute.

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Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This blog covers the following topics: The Importance of Legal Writing Skills Effective Legal Writing Tips and Techniques Top Legal Writing Strategies for Success How to Improve Your Legal Writing Legal Writing Courses and Training Options Legal writing skills are foundational to the practice of law.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

Consumers Research is a challenge concerning a constitutional legal principle called the nondelegation doctrine. The precedent requiring an intelligible principle for delegation is almost a century old and little used, but legal groups are trying to revive it. Consumers Research , consolidated with SHLB Coalition v.

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