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UN urges Myanmar military to end aid obstruction after earthquake

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The United Nations Human Rights Office on Friday called upon Myanmar’s military to immediately halt its ongoing attacks and allow urgent humanitarian aid to reach communities devastated by last months earthquake. The UN emphasized the military’s obligation to comply with international law and ensure aid reaches those in dire need. The United Nations has denounced airstrikes and shelling by Myanmars junta on areas devastated by the March 28 earthquake.

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“North Carolina justices cast state Supreme Court election result into doubt; Democratic Justice Allison Riggs won her November election by 734 votes, but the court put into play enough votes to possibly hand the seat to her Republican challenger”

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“North Carolina justices cast state Supreme Court election result into doubt; Democratic Justice Allison Riggs won her November election by 734 votes, but the court put into play enough votes to possibly hand the seat to her Republican challenger”: Patrick Marley of The Washington Post has this report. Eduardo Medina and Nick Corasaniti of The New York Times report that “ Thousands of Voters Must Verify Information in Contested Election, N.C.

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Georgia Prosecution Handed Another Loss In Young Thug Saga

Above The Law

(Photo by Derek White/WireImage) Three cheers for common sense! Desperate for a smidgen of victory, prosecutors tried to get Jeffrey Williams’s probation revoked over him sharing a tweet. While he didn’t say anything particularly dangerous, the prosecution argued that the effects of what he said were. Other people — unrelated to Jeffrey — began to comment and share threats that stemmed from a tweet he shared.

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Easing a Client’s Transition When Lawyers Leave or Retire

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Sally Schmidt | A lot of baby boomer lawyers have plans to retire. What happens to their clients? The post Easing a Clients Transition When Lawyers Leave or Retire appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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“Coercive Control”: Parents Could Lose Custody Under Proposed Colorado Law for “Misgendering”

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Parental rights are emerging as one of the major civil liberties movements of this generation — and one of the greatest conflicts between the right and the left in this country. For example, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled schools can hide a change of gender in young children from their parents. Now, Colorado is poised to pass a law that would threaten the custody rights of parents who “deadname” or “misgender” their own children.

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Former Attorney Accuses Ballard Spahr Of Firing Her For Taking Medical Leave

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There are reasons to fire people. Declining work quality? Sure. Throwing Molotov cocktails at cop cars ? You betcha. Getting sick? Those are much murkier waters. Not only is it a scummy thing to do, but there are laws in place that are meant to protect workers that fall ill or develop a disability over time. Biglaw is no exception. Ballard Spahr, a firm that raked in a very respectable $484,354,000 gross revenue in 2023, is currently facing a lawsuit from one of its former employees over their a

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“Venezuelan Deportations Temporarily Blocked by NY, Texas Judges”

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“Venezuelan Deportations Temporarily Blocked by NY, Texas Judges”: Bob Van Voris and Zoe Tillman of Bloomberg News have this report. And Valerie Gonzalez of The Associated Press reports that “ Judges take steps to stop deportation of five Venezuelans held in Texas and New York.” The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued this temporary restraining order today.

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Get Involved: Volunteer to Support Federal Government Lawyers’ Job Searches

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Calling legal professionals, recruiters and coaches: Volunteer to help government lawyers who've lost their jobs. The post Get Involved: Volunteer to Support Federal Government Lawyers Job Searches appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Compensation Clawbacks Begin to Take Hold in Corporate America

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Macys Inc. filed its annual proxy statement this year on April 1, also known as April Fools Day. Unfortunately for some of the New York-based department store chains executives, the company wasnt joking when it disclosed a portion of their pay would be getting clawed back. We told you last year about the accounting troubles at Macys after the retailer discovered an employee made incorrect accounting entries and falsified documents to hide more than $150 million in delivery expenses accumulated i

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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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Rights organizations urge Egypt to stop arbitrary arrests and deportations of Ahmadi Muslims

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Amnesty International and the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights on Tuesday called on Egyptian authorities to urgently halt the arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and deportations against the Ahmadi minority community. Amnesty International Researcher Mahmoud Shalaby stated: “The Egyptian authorities have legal obligations to respect and protect the right to freedom of religion of everyone in the country which includes those with religious beliefs not recognised by the state.

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U.S. News Releases Two Wildly Different Versions Of The 2025 Law School Rankings At The Same Time

Above The Law

The 2025 U.S. News & World Report law school rankings have finally arrived complete with their fair share of drama and absurdity. Stay tuned for some extra shenanigans, because U.S. News has TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT RANKINGS listed in TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PLACES. Heres the official list — maybe, but who knows? — of the top law schools in the nation, as ranked by U.S.

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“CT Supreme Court denies Alex Jones’ appeal to throw out $1.4B Sandy Hook defamation damages”

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“CT Supreme Court denies Alex Jones appeal to throw out $1.4B Sandy Hook defamation damages”: Rob Ryser of The News-Times of Danbury, Connecticut has this report. And Sebastian Murdock of HuffPost reports that “ Connecticut Supreme Court Rejects Alex Jones’ Bid To Throw Out $1 Billion Sandy Hook Verdict; Jones spent years calling the 2012 school shooting fake; Connecticut’s highest court has ruled he must pay around $1 billion to the families.

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Michigan Court of Appeals Considers Challenge to New Process for Siting Renewables

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Over the last five years, several states, including New York (2020), California (2022), Illinois (2023), and Michigan (2023) have adopted comprehensive permitting reforms that curtail the power of local governments to block development of large-scale renewable energy projects. Amicus brief filed by the Sabin Center and Goodman Acker P.C. on behalf of landowners in Milan Township, Michigan In two states, New York and Michigan, local governments have sued to block implementation of these reforms.

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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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Law Firm Cyberinsurance and Cyberattacks: Evolving Trends for Coverage in 2025

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Expect to see insurers start to switch to dynamic-based pricing models. The post Law Firm Cyberinsurance and Cyberattacks: Evolving Trends for Coverage in 2025 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorneys general file brief to US Supreme Court supporting Maryland county’s LGBTQ book curriculum

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A coalition of 19 attorneys general filed a 31-page amicus brief with the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, claiming a Maryland county’s policy of incorporating LGBTQ-inclusive books into their curriculum with no opt-out option for parents does not violate the US Constitution. The amicus brief asserted that the use of LGBTQ-inclusive books in the school district’s curriculum without an opt-out option, a policy adopted by the Montgomery County Board of Education in March 2023, falls with

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Prince William Causes Royal Stir With Lawyer Shake-Up

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(Photo by Derek Ironside – WPA Pool/Getty Images) Royal watchers are all in a tizzy over a change that Prince William is making. No, he’s no shaving that scraggly beard he’s been rocking of late, but he’s hired his own lawyers. In a move that is being unironically described as shocking , and “the talk of legal circles,”the Prince of Whales is hiring a different law firm than his father!

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“New Hampshire law against ‘woke indoctrination’ of students goes to First Circuit; A state’s attempt to ban critical race theory provoked a lively debate about free speech and the nature of teaching”

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“New Hampshire law against woke indoctrination of students goes to First Circuit; A states attempt to ban critical race theory provoked a lively debate about free speech and the nature of teaching”: Thomas F. Harrison of Courthouse News Service has this report. Yu can access the audio of today’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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Excellence in Trial: A Strategic Guide for Modern Paralegals

Modern trial practice has evolved beyond basic organization. With technology reshaping courtrooms and attorneys expecting more than ever, paralegals need to elevate their capabilities while mastering the fundamentals of trial excellence. This comprehensive guide from Steno, built from author Joe Stephens' real-world experience as both a practicing attorney and law professor, provides a blueprint for delivering exceptional trial support in today's complex legal environment.

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Regulation of Seaweed Cultivation and Sinking for Carbon Dioxide Removal in Alaska: New Sabin Center Report

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Last year, for the first time, global temperatures exceeded 1.5 o C above pre-industrial levels. This follows a decade of record-breaking temperatures, with the World Meteorological Organization concluding that the past ten years 2025-2024 are the ten warmest years on record. Reversing this trend requires urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but that wont be sufficient by itself.

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FDA’s Vape Ban Hits the Right Note: Supreme Court Says “Let It Be”

FDA Law Blog

By Andrew J. Hull & David B. Clissold & Sophia R. Gaulkin & Esther Petrikovsky Last week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in FDA v. Wages & White Lion Investments, LLC , No. 23-1038 (Apr. 2, 2025) that affirms FDAs denial of authorization to market flavored vape products. This opinion, which overrules a Fifth Circuit decision that FDA had acted arbitrarily and capriciously in denying premarket tobacco product applications submitted by manufacturers of flavored e-li

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North Carolina Supreme Court rules on contested bench seat

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The North Carolina Supreme Court issued an order on Friday in the election protest raised by state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin. In a 4-2 decision, the ruling partially upholds and partially reverses an April 4 order entered by the state’s Court of Appeals. In the November 2024 election for an open seat on the state’s Supreme Court, Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin lost narrowly to the incumbent Justice, Allison Riggs.

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Crafting The Next-Gen Legal Community With Robert Hanna

Above The Law

In Season 9, Episode 5 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I had the privilege of sitting down with Robert Hanna, a passionate advocate for legal talent solutions and community building in the age of AI. We delved into the transformative power of mentorship, the role of technology in creating inclusive spaces, and how legal professionals can navigate the fast-changing landscape of law and tech.

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Transform Your E-Learning: Download the Ultimate Localization Use Case!

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.

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“The case for suing: Why law firms should remain independent from the government.”

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“The case for suing: Why law firms should remain independent from the government.” Adam Unikowsky has this post at his Substack site, “Adam’s Legal Newsletter.

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Supreme Court of Michigan Finds the Odor of Marijuana, by Itself, Does Not Support a Warrantless Search for Illegal Contraband

EvidenceProf Blog

In 2018, Michigan passed the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), which legalized recreational marijuana for people who are at least 21 years old. So, in the wake of MRTMA, does the odor of marijuana, by itself, support.

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More on the Impact of the FDA RIFs: How Information Disclosure will Start FOIA-lling Behind

FDA Law Blog

By Sarah Wicks & Anne K. Walsh The recent and drastic Reduction In Force (RIF) at the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is already having ripple effects not just internally, but across the broader regulatory and life sciences communities and the public at large. While much of the focus has been on how these cuts may impact application review timelines and industry engagement, see earlier post about the effect on generic drugs, another quieter consequence is emerging a significant sl

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Reporters Without Borders urges Dominica to investigate police attacks on journalists

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the Caribbean Island of Dominica to investigate the police attacks on a journalist last month during the protests, which erupted in response to the passage of certain legislation. A p olice officer allegedly verbally abused EmoNews journalist Soana Benjamin and seized her equipment. RSF executives have demanded an investigation stating: Soana Benjamin had every right to do her job by covering the police reaction to a public demonstration.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!