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US State Department bans former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, citing “significant corruption”

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The US State Department designated former Argentine president Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner and her former minister of planning Julio Miguel De Vido ineligible to enter the US on Friday, claiming that they had been involved in significant corruption.” The entry ban affects both Kirchner and De Vido and their immediate families. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Kirchner and De Vido abused their offices by orchestrating multiple bribery schemes involving public works co

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“It’s Trump vs. the Courts, and It Won’t End Well for Trump”

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“Its Trump vs. the Courts, and It Wont End Well for Trump”: Former Fourth Circuit Judge J. Michael Luttig has this guest essay online at The New York Times.

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Rights groups urge Bangladesh interim government to uphold freedom of expression and opinion

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A group of human rights organizations on Friday urged Bangladesh’s interim government to take decisive action to safeguard the freedoms of expression and opinion amidst increasing attacks on journalists, authors, and human rights defenders. The rights groups, which included Amnesty International, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), and Human Rights Watch (HRW), called on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus ‘ administration to break from past repressive practices and protect individ

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Prosecution Disclaimer Across Patent Family Members

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by Dennis Crouch Maquet Cardiovascular LLC v. Abiomed Inc. , 2023-2045 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 21, 2025) This new decision is a good read for patent prosecutors and litigators. The decision somewhat limits use of prosecution history for claim construction across patent families -- and ultimately vacates the district court judgment of non-infringement. The case offers something of a roadmap for patent prosecutors to avoid prosecution disclaimer spreading across family members.

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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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NGOs call on Australia political parties to foster respectful discourse ahead of federal elections

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Over 35 human rights organizations on Friday issued an open letter, addressed to the leaders of Australias three major political parties, urging them to foster a “civil and respectful discourse” on the topic of refugees and asylum-seekers ahead of the upcoming federal elections in May. In the open letter local NGOs, such as the Asylum Seekers Center and Refugee Council of Australia, stressed the fact that debates surrounding the topic of refugees should under all circumstances remain

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UN expert expresses concern over inequalities in Hungary educational system

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A UN expert on Friday expressed concern over the increased inequalities in Hungarys education system for underserved communities and the backsliding of academic freedom. In a statement released after she visited Hungary, Farida Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, noted that while Roma individuals are given equal rights to education under the law, segregation remains a persistent issue.

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Davidson College Investigates Student for Speaking Out Against Palestinian and Transgender Positions

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Davidson College officials have launched an investigation into a student, Cynthia Huang, the president of Davidson Colleges chapter of Young Americans for Freedom. In two separate incidents, Huang spoke out against Palestinian and transgender claims. In a disciplinary letter , Mak Tompkins, Davidsons director of student rights and responsibilities, wrote that she was accused of spreading misinformation that could foster Islamophobia and transphobia.

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Israel Supreme Court freezes dismissal of Shin Bet chief

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Israel’s Supreme Court issued an injunction on Friday, temporarily freezing the dismissal of Ronen Bar, the head of the domestic intelligence service, known as Shin Bet. This comes hours after the Israeli cabinet voted unanimously to dismiss Ronen Bar by April 10 at the latest. According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement , Ronen Bar’s “directives to initiate a series of investigations against the prime ministers associatesinvestigations whose purpose even t

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Trump administration targets law firms over “frivolous” immigration cases and political lawsuits

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The Trump Administration issued a new memorandum on Saturday directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek sanctions against attorneys and law firms that file what he characterized as frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious lawsuits against the federal government. The memo marks the latest move by the administration to scrutinize legal practitioners who challenge White House policies or represent clients in immigration proceedings the president deems ‘meritless’ The memo states, Far to

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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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OHCHR urges Hungary to repeal anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

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The UN Office of the Higher Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday urged Hungary to repeal the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed on Tuesday. OHCHR describes the legislation as a severe violation of basic rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. According to OHCHR, the legislation undermines the rights to freedom of expression and non-discrimination. It specifically targets educational materials related to LGBTQ+ issues, limiting access to information for young people.

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Columbia University agrees to Trump administration demands amid fears of federal funding cuts

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Columbia University on Friday agreed to several demands from the Trump administration, including the change of its Middle East studies supervision, and amendments to rules for student protests and discipline. The statement released on the Universitys website announced that the Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies department and the Center for Palestine Studies will be placed under the supervision of the senior vice Provost, agreeing to the Trump administration’s demand of emplo

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