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When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way? Todays guests believe there is.
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Gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, and the surrounding locality has produced a series of human rights abuses against children, Amnesty International reported on Wednesday. Violence by gangs has worsened since President Jovenel Mose was assassinated on July 7, 2021. Amnesty International states that the violence reached “unprecedented levels” in 2024, and children are exposed to and put through forced gang recruitment, and sexual violence, including rape, and kidn
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Gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, and the surrounding locality has produced a series of human rights abuses against children, Amnesty International reported on Wednesday. Violence by gangs has worsened since President Jovenel Mose was assassinated on July 7, 2021. Amnesty International states that the violence reached “unprecedented levels” in 2024, and children are exposed to and put through forced gang recruitment, and sexual violence, including rape, and kidn
(Photo via Getty Images) On February 7, the new Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sent a memo to the Internal Revenue Service asking for assistance with immigration enforcement. It requested the availability of qualified officials — including law enforcement — to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is part of President Donald Trumps campaign promise to deport a large number of undocumented migrants, particularly those who have committed crimes or have a
The United Nations (UN) released a report on Wednesday detailing severe human rights violations committed by the former government of Bangladesh, led by Sheikh Hasina, during a crackdown on anti-government protests last year. The report estimates that up to 1,400 people may have been killed, the majority by security forces, and suggests that these actions may constitute crimes against humanity.
(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Ed. note : Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Alina, dear, go back to law school. Or, at least read Marbury v. Madison. Also, stop talking because every time you do, you make a fool of yourself. — Elizabeth de la Vega, legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, tweeting in response to Alina Habba’s claims made during a recent Fox News appearance , where she said, “There’s a separation of powers for a reason.
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Following an extensive legal proceeding characterized by global apprehension regarding justice and human rights, Trkiye has ultimately exonerated three individuals of those convicted in the Gezi Park demonstrations, signifying what Amnesty International refers to as the conclusion of a “chronicle of injustice” on Tuesday. This new ruling overturns previous harsh penalties connected to the 2013 demonstrations, which were crucial in highlighting public opposition to the government, eve
I spent about half my life in very rural areas of America learning how to hunt and fish and otherwise have a good time in the outdoors. For the other half, of course, I’ve been in cities of various sizes learnin’ fancy lawyer words and then trying to make some money with them. I had some success along each of these paths. Which pretty much makes me too much of a redneck to fit in well in big cities while simultaneously making me too much of an over-educated liberal to really feel at
Amnesty International called on Indian authorities to take immediate steps to end ongoing ethnic violence and ensure human rights protections in the conflict-torn state on Tuesday. The statement follows the resignation of N. Biren Singh as Chief Minister of Manipur. In a statement issued on Monday, Aakar Patel, chair of the board at Amnesty International India, emphasized that Singh’s resignation provides an opportunity for authorities to break the cycle of violence and impunity that has p
Uncover the secret to breaking language barriers and expanding your e-learning reach! This powerful use case reveals how Cesco Linguistic Services transformed 19 training modules for the Colorado Department of Early Childhood into culturally relevant courses in Arabic and Spanish—delivered on time and exceeding expectations. Learn how to localize your content seamlessly, avoid costly pitfalls, and connect with diverse audiences like never before.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's recently adopted amendments to Rule 4.7 of the Commodity Exchange Act ensure that investors in the complex derivatives markets receive relevant and comprehensive information, and further align suitability criteria for investors in private funds, says Rita Molesworth at Willkie.
UN human rights experts decried on Wednesday the confirmation of the death of Jamshid Sharmahd, a victim of arbitrary detention in Iran. UN experts said, “The death of the 69-year-old after years of arbitrary detention is appalling, especially considering he was subjected to kidnapping, and violations of numerous fundamental rights including his right to a fair trial” The body of journalist Jamshid Sharmahd was returned to Germany on February 7, 2025, according to Iran International.
Former Merit Systems Protection Board Chairman Cathy Harris accused President Donald Trump in D.C. federal court of illegally removing her from her post at the agency tasked with handling appeals from federal workers, joining other federal officials suing the White House to fight their firings.
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Reduced manual workload, improved decision-making, and mitigated risk allow legal teams to focus on what matters most – delivering better case outcomes. The difficulty of efficiently managing high-risk cases is often compounded by the time-consuming, manual process of case identification and prioritization. AI is proving indispensable by enabling legal professionals to rapidly assess risks, effectively allocate resources, and enhance case outcomes.
In 2024, claims trends continued on the same course we have started to notice over the past few years. Here are a few examples of types of claims and reminders as to what you can do to avoid becoming part of next years claims highlights!
by Dennis Crouch I have been looking at after final practice, and potential changes going forward in how applicant's respond to this important decision point. The chart above looks at fate of patent applications that received final rejections in January 2024 -- and shows an optimistic picture one-year out. Among the 15,813 applications tracked, nearly half (48%) have issued as patents or at least received a notice of allowance, suggesting that a final rejection, while a significant hurdle, is fa
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Legal workflow automation provider Gavel announced today that it has expanded its AI-powered document automation tool, Gavel Blueprint, to support a total of 60 languages. Previously, Blueprint support only English-language documents, while the company’s original rules-based platform supported 19 languages and is in use by legal professionals across 23 countries.
Despite a plethora of challenges, the Trump Administration is pushing ahead with its top-to-bottom review of government spending. It has already halted billions in what it views as wasteful spending. It now looks like one of the most wasteful, runaway public works projects in the country could be on the chopping block: California’s high-speed rail project.
by Dennis Crouch The USPTO's new fee structure, which took effect on January 19, 2025, introduces significant changes that will reshape patent prosecution strategy in the coming years. While the update includes generally higher fees across the board, one notable development is a substantial surcharge targeting continuation applications filed long after their earliest benefit date (EBD).
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Albausy ( Case C-187/23 issued on January 25, 2025) evolves around the question of competence to submit a request for preliminary ruling under the Succession Regulation (Regulation 650/2012 on matters of succession and the creation of a European Certificate of Succession). Although the CJEU finds that the request in that case is inadmissible, the decision is noteworthy because it confirms the system of the Succession Regulation.
Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2) used to provide that A statement that meets the following conditions is not hearsay: (2) An Opposing Partys Statement. The statement is offered against an opposing party and: (A) was made by the party in.
“Neal Katyal Leaves Hogan Lovells for Milbank; Katyal, who has argued over 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court, will lead Milbank’s appellate practice, the firm said”: Patrick Smith of The American Lawyer has this report.
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