law Securitas Technology Partners with K9s United in Support of Law Enforcement Canines By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:30:00 -0500 K9s United is a dedicated non-profit organization that focuses on providing essential training, equipment and resources to support law enforcement canines. Full Article
law NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:50:42 EST ARRIVE Together of Middlesex County, NJ, run by University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at Rutgers Health, has expanded its partnerships to include the East Brunswick, South River and Cranbury police departments, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program. Full Article
law NJ Becomes First State to Have Statewide Law Enforcement & Mental Health Alternative Response Program in Nation By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:50:42 EST ARRIVE Together of Middlesex County, NJ, run by University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) at Rutgers Health, has expanded its partnerships to include the East Brunswick, South River and Cranbury police departments, making New Jersey the first state in the nation to have a statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response program. Full Article
law Top Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Ex-Lawmaker Who Embezzled Donations Meant for Victims of Sex Slavery By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:24:14 +0900 [Politics] : The Supreme Court has upheld a suspended prison term for former Rep. Youn Mee-hyang, who was convicted of embezzling donations to an advocacy group for South Korean victims of sexual slavery during World War II. On Thursday the top court upheld the 18-month sentence, suspended for three years, after ...[more...] Full Article Politics
law Lee Jae-myung’s Wife Fined 1.5 Million Won for Breaking Election Law By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:04:45 +0900 [Politics] : A court has ordered a fine of one-point-five million won, or around one-thousand-100 U.S. dollars, for the wife of main opposition Democratic Party(DP) leader Lee Jae-myung upon convicting her of violating the election law during the 2022 presidential primaries. In its ruling on Thursday, the Suwon ...[more...] Full Article Politics
law AI and the Future of Law in India: Challenges, and Opportunities By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:08:13 +0530 India's legal system, while respected, grapples with a backlog of over five crore cases. Artificial intelligence offers a potential solution by streamlining legal research, predicting case outcomes, and identifying risks. However, AI's limitations in understanding complex legal concepts and ethical concerns regarding data privacy and potential misuse necessitate human oversight. Full Article
law New Jersey Lawyer Anthony Carbone Launches Online Car Accident Resource By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Car Accident lawyer Anthony Carbone is proud to announce the launch of a new website to guide victims of car accident injuries Full Article
law Accident Lawyers in Atlanta, McAleer Law, Recommend Defensive Driving in Winter, Even in "Hotlanta" By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT Accident lawyers in Atlanta, McAleer Law, know defensive winter driving is important, even in this city. The weather may be favorable most of the time, but snow and ice are not complete strangers, and practicing proper driving techniques is advised. Full Article
law Atlanta Accident Injury Lawyers Remind You to Be Careful on Your Motorcycle this Winter By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT The accident lawyers in Atlanta would like to remind motorcyclists to drive safely this winter. These vehicles are not meant for driving on slick roads, and they are much more difficult to control than cars or trucks when sliding does occur. Full Article
law Arizona Crime Victim Attorney, Law Office of Sara J. Powell Volunteers for "Walk Like MADD" Event March 16, 2013 By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT Sponsored by the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers nonprofit organization and billed as the "Mother of all Walks," the event will be held at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. Full Article
law Lawrie Phipps (2002) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2002-06-18 Lawrie Phipps is an environmental science graduate turned learning technologist. He worked on the development of Web-based resources, computer simulations and 'virtual' fieldwork for several years before running the JISC-funded TechDis Service, which looks at all aspects of Technology and Disabilities in the further and higher education sectors. Lawrie maintains a research interest in virtual lab and fieldwork in the sciences. The title of Lawrie's talk is "Legislation, Disabilities and Educational Web Sites". Full Article
law Derek Law (2002) By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2002-06-18 Derek Law is the Librarian and Head of Information Resources Directorate at the University of Strathclyde, Professor in the Department of Computing and Head of the Centre for Digital Library Research, University of Strathclyde. He has worked in several British universities since 1970 and have published over 150 book chapters, articles and conference papers since then, some of them republished in seven other languages. Most of his work has been to do with the development of networked resources in higher education and with the creation of national information policy. Recently I have worked on the use of wireless technology in developing new methods of teaching and learning. Derek was awarded the Barnard prize for contributions to Medical Informatics in 1993, Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1999 and was awarded an honorary degree by the Sorbonne in 2000. Derek gave the opening keynote plenary talk. Full Article
law Derek Law (2009) By iwmw.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2009-07-29 Derek Law has worked in several British universities and published and spoken at conferences extensively. Most of his work has been to do with the development of networked resources in higher education and with the creation of national information policy. This has been combined with an active professional life in professional organisations related to librarianship and computing. A committed internationalist he has been involved in projects and research in over forty countries. He was awarded the Barnard prize for contributions to Medical Informatics in 1993, Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1999, an honorary degree by the Sorbonne in 2000, the IFLA medal in 2003, Honorary Fellowship of CILIP in 2004 and was an OCLC Distinguished Scholar in 2006. He is currently Chair of the new JISC Services Management Company and Programme Consultant for the Libraries of the Future Horizon Scan. Derek gave a plenary talk entitled "Headlights on Dark Roads". Full Article
law Law Panel Marine Corps Attorney Q&A (November 14, 2024 6:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:32:32 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:00pm Location: Organized By: University Career Center Interested on what it's like to be an attorney & Marine? We will host a virtual law panel with three Marine Corps attorneys on Thursday, 14 Nov at 6pm EST. During this event students and other participants will hear from young lawyers who are currently serving as Marine Corps Officers practicing law. The panelist will share their stories and share information about career paths as aMarine Corps attorney. Attendees will also have an opportunity to have questions answered. Full Article Careers / Jobs
law IOE 899: High-dimensional Optimization with Applications to Compute-Optimal Neural Scaling Laws (November 14, 2024 3:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:10:36 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 3:00pm Location: Industrial and Operations Engineering Building Organized By: Industrial & Operations Engineering About the speaker: Courtney Paquette is an assistant professor at McGill University and a CIFAR Canada AI chair, MILA. She was awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship in Computer Science in 2024. Paquette’s research broadly focuses on designing and analyzing algorithms for large-scale optimization problems, motivated by applications in data science. She is also interested in scaling limits of stochastic learning algorithms. She received her PhD from the mathematics department at the University of Washington (2017), held postdoctoral positions at Lehigh University (2017-2018) and the University of Waterloo (NSF postdoctoral fellowship, 2018-2019), and works 20% as a research scientist at Google DeepMind, Montreal. Abstract: Given the massive scale of modern ML models, we now only get a single shot to train them effectively. This restricts our ability to test multiple architectures and hyper-parameter configurations. Instead, we need to understand how these models scale, allowing us to experiment with smaller problems and then apply those insights to larger-scale models. In this talk, I will present a framework for analyzing scaling laws in stochastic learning algorithms using a power-law random features model, leveraging high-dimensional probability and random matrix theory. I will then use this scaling law to address the compute-optimal question: How should we choose model size and hyper-parameters to achieve the best possible performance in the most compute-efficient manner? Full Article Workshop / Seminar
law Legacy Law Center: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate (November 14, 2024 1:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:35 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:00pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: University of Michigan Retirees Association (UMRA) Terry Bertram is a U-M alum, who has been providing estate and elder law planning services in the greater Washtenaw County area for over 30 years. His talk will focus on the importance of keeping estate plans updated and the steps to assure solid planning for elder life, as well as protecting one's legacy for family members and/or designated recipients Full Article Lecture / Discussion
law OSCE trains Uzbek law enforcement bodies on asset recovery and mutual legal assistance By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:21:21 +0000 TASHKENT, 21 September 2015 – An OSCE-organized week-long training course for Uzbek law enforcement bodies on identifying and tracing illegitimate assets and the various instruments of asset forfeiture and recovery began today in Tashkent. Experts from the Basel Institute of Governance will share international best practices with senior representatives in charge of international legal co-operation and the fight against corruption and money laundering within the General Prosecutor’s Office, the Ministry of Interior and other law enforcement bodies. “The ability to launder ill-acquired assets outside of the jurisdiction of their country of origin is one of the major enablers of corrupt behaviours,” said Ambassador Gyorgy Szabo, Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan. “This is why the OSCE regards the identification and recovery of illegitimate assets, no matter where they might be hidden, as a crucial element of the fight against corruption.” The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan organized the training course jointly with the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation, the Basel Institute of Governance and the General Prosecutor’s Office of Uzbekistan. During the course, participants will also learn about the mechanisms of international mutual legal assistance and how they can be used during anti-corruption investigations.Related StoriesOSCE supports roundtable discussion in Uzbekistan on a methodology for assessing money-laundering and terrorism-financing risksOSCE organizes Regional Conference on Horticultural Trade in TashkentOSCE Project Co-ordinator lights up central Tashkent with 20 solar-powered street lamps Full Article OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan Economic activities Good governance Central Asia Press release
law OSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:39:26 +0000 BISHKEK, 28 July 2016 – A two-day training conducted by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek for 14 defence lawyers and 12 officers from the Prosecutor’s office on the right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention, ended today in the Kyrgyz capital. The workshop focused on the international framework for measures of restraint, as well as the internationally recognized constitutional right to institute proceedings in cases of violations. The detention of minors, persons with disabilities, women with children, or defendants in need of continued medical treatment and hospitalization were among the topics discussed, and participants learned more about their specific concerns to ensure that the restraint measures taken comply with human rights standards. “The right to liberty is a basic fundamental right, protected by international human rights law and enshrined in the Kyrgyz Constitution,” said Anete Erdmane, acting Senior Human Dimension Officer at the OSCE Centre. “To ensure that restrictions on liberty are applied in compliance with the law and that other human rights are not violated as a result of the deprivation of liberty, it is important that prosecutors and lawyers are aware of the relevant standards and obligations. In line with its mandate, the OSCE Centre works to improve the administration of justice and strengthen the rule of law in Kyrgyzstan.” The course was delivered by Ulugbek Azimov, a well-known national expert in the field, while Sergey Poduzov, an international human rights law expert from Russia, also led a training session. The training course is part of the OSCE Centre’s project on promoting a comprehensive approach to the rule of law, administration of justice, prevention of torture, and capacity building. Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformAthletes discuss gender-based violence at OSCE-supported event in southern Kyrgyzstan Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Rule of law Central Asia Press release
law After violent attempted coup, Turkish authorities must strengthen, not weaken, rule of law and independence of judiciary, says ODIHR Director Link By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:22:14 +0000 WARSAW, 21 July 2016 - Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today underlined that the principles of rule of law, democracy and respect for human rights need to be upheld in Turkey, following the attempted coup. “Any attempt to overthrow democratically elected leaders is unacceptable and is to be condemned. In responding to these unconstitutional events, however, all actions by the Turkish authorities must not exceed the legal framework of the Turkish Constitution and Turkey's international human right commitments,” said Director Link. “In investigating these events and holding responsible those who have attempted the coup, the authorities must ensure that human rights standards, due process, fair trial rights and respect for the independence of the judiciary are respected. Talk by authorities of a possible reintroduction of the death penalty and the summary firing of thousands of judges are clearly crossing the line of existing legal standards." The ODIHR Director’s statement follows reports that thousands of judges and prosecutors across the country were detained, arrested or dismissed from their positions immediately after the failed coup attempt. “These actions raise serious concerns regarding the Turkish authorities' respect for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. Also the newly announced three-month state of emergency cannot legitimize disproportional measures, such as, among many others, the recently announced work-travel ban on academics,” Director Link said. At the OSCE summit in Istanbul in 1999, OSCE participating States agreed to promote the development of independent judicial systems. This principle is further stressed in other OSCE commitments that call upon participating States to respect judges’ freedom of expression and association, guaranteed tenure and appropriate conditions of service, and the discipline, suspension and removal of judges according to law. “ODIHR is ready to offer any assistance to Turkey in this challenging moment. Putting those who attempted the violent coup on trial is crucial,” said Director Link. “ODIHR is available to monitor these trials, in line with its existing and proven methodology. A Turkish invitation to the OSCE to monitor these trials would demonstrate Turkey's compliance with international standards, even in times of a state of emergency.”Related StoriesOSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s review of Askarov’s case, calls on Kyrgyz authorities to implement UN Human Rights Committee decisionOSCE/ODIHR final report on early parliamentary elections in Serbia recommends comprehensive review of legislation and ensuring the level playing field for contestantsOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimes Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Press release
law OSCE/ODIHR and OHCHR train prosecutors and lawyers in Kyrgyzstan on international standards regarding freedom of religion or belief By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:09:24 +0000 International standards and the national legal framework on freedom of religion or belief were the focus of two consecutive training events organized jointly by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) from 25 to 28 July 2016 in Bishkek. The training for 25 prosecutors and 31 defence lawyers from all regions of Kyrgyzstan was provided in close co-operation with the Training Centre for Prosecutors under the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Training Centre for Lawyers. The course covered a wide variety of topics directly relevant to the work of the participants, including recent developments in Kyrgyzstan. Drawing on the guidance of national and international experts, participants discussed the nature of the right to freedom of religion or belief, its interrelatedness with other human rights and fundamental freedoms, the nature, extent and impact of violations of freedom of religion or belief, and the duties of the state to respect, protect and fulfil this universal human right. Participants also took part in mock trials on cases involving interference with freedom of religion or belief, such as through the banning of religious clothing and discrimination against religious organizations. “In using topical case studies, the participants were able to apply the knowledge they had acquired in a practical ‘courtroom’ environment and improve their legal skills in analysing freedom of religion or belief cases and advancing cogent and structured arguments,” said Mark Hill, one of the participating international experts and a senior barrister from the United Kingdom. Dilnoza Satarova, Associate Officer on Freedom of Religion or Belief at ODIHR, said: “ODIHR welcomes co-operation with the Training Centre for Prosecutors of Kyrgyzstan and the Training Centre for Lawyers in organizing this course. Such capacity-building activities are key to advancing freedom of religion or belief for all, and ODIHR stands ready to support similar initiatives in Kyrgyzstan in the future.” The two events are part of a series of training events for lawyers, prosecutors and judges on a variety of human rights-related issues conducted as part of the OHCHR project “Peace and Reconciliation through strengthening the rule of law and protection of human rights”, which is funded by the Peacebuilding Fund. Related StoriesOSCE/ODIHR final report on early parliamentary elections in Serbia recommends comprehensive review of legislation and ensuring the level playing field for contestantsOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimesOSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s review of Askarov’s case, calls on Kyrgyz authorities to implement UN Human Rights Committee decision Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Human rights Human dimension Central Asia Kyrgyzstan News
law Surveillance amendments in new law in Germany pose a threat to media freedom, OSCE Representative says, asks Bundestag to reconsider bill By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:24:43 +0000 VIENNA, 8 July 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović, today expressed concern about a proposed law on the German Foreign Intelligence Agency (BND, Bundesnachrichtendienst), which was debated in the Bundestag, Germany’s Federal Parliament, today. “Increasing surveillance capabilities of journalists is a clear threat to media freedom,” Mijatović said. “This draft law runs counter to the very core of fundamental freedoms such as media freedom and freedom of expression.” The draft law increases BND’s capabilities to place foreign journalists under surveillance. Moreover, no exemption is made for the work of journalists, and journalists without citizenship of the European Union can be subjected to surveillance without an explicit court order. “I call on the German Bundestag to revise the current draft law and ensure proper the protection of journalists regardless of their nationality,” Mijatović said. The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom. Related StoriesOSCE Representative welcomes revision of Law of War manual in USA improving protection for journalistsDemocratic governments must ensure media freedom and journalists’ safety, OSCE Representative urges TurkeyOSCE Representative condemns incidents directed at journalists and independent voices in Bosnia and Herzegovina Full Article Representative on Freedom of the Media Media freedom and development Western Europe and North America Germany Press release
law OSCE Representative welcomes revision of Law of War manual in USA improving protection for journalists By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:07:09 +0000 VIENNA, 25 July 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed the revision of United States Department of Defense’s Law of War Manual, which better recognizes the status and role of journalists under the law of war. “Updating the manual and deleting problematic provisions which could endanger members of the media covering armed conflicts was a much-needed and welcome step,” Mijatović said. “Journalists are civilians and should be treated and protected as just that.” The first version of the Law of War Manual, released in June 2015, provides guidelines for members of the US military. The manual said that journalists in general are to be considered civilians, but that they also may be “members of the armed forces, persons authorized to accompany the armed forces, or unprivileged belligerents”. The term “unprivileged belligerents” could have allowed military commanders to detain journalists indefinitely outside the rules of war without charge or trial. The original version of the manual also included provisions which likened war reporting to spying, and censorship. In the updated version of the manual, these provisions have been abolished. “Working as a journalist in a conflict zone is a very dangerous job. This revised manual is one of many efforts needed to improve journalists’ safety,” Mijatović said. The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom. Related StoriesDemocratic governments must ensure media freedom and journalists’ safety, OSCE Representative urges TurkeyOSCE Representative condemns murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet in UkraineOSCE Representative mourns photojournalist killed in Turkey, expresses concern for media freedom Full Article Representative on Freedom of the Media Safety of journalists Media freedom and development Western Europe and North America United States of America Press release
law Orderly election day, competitive campaign did not offset impact of late election law changes on Mongolia’s democratic development, international observers say By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:02:50 +0000 ULAANBAATAR, 30 June 2016 – Election day was orderly and followed a competitive campaign. This, however, did not offset the impact of late fundamental changes to election laws on Mongolia’s democratic development, the international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released today. While the June 29 parliamentary elections were highly contested and freedoms of assembly and association were respected, restrictive campaign provisions, coupled with the media’s subservience to political interests, limited impartial and comprehensive information available to voters, the statement says. “We were pleased to see that voting took place in a calm and peaceful manner. This was a genuinely competitive contest, with high turnout and no certainty as to which party would win. We applaud the fact Mongolia is a functioning democracy,” said Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Head of the European Parliament delegation. “There were, however, some elements which cause concern, including significant last-minute changes to the election laws, which, among other things, prevented 150,000 Mongolian citizens living outside the country, including diplomats, from voting.” The observers said the consolidation of election legislation into a new law adopted on 25 December 2015, following an inclusive process, was a positive development toward establishing a cohesive electoral framework. However, changes in May 2016 – from a mixed electoral system to a solely majoritarian one, establishing 76 single-mandate constituencies and approving their boundaries – were introduced by parliament in a process that lacked transparency, public consultation and adherence to established criteria, the observers said. This resulted in profound population discrepancies among constituencies. A total of 498 candidates, including 69 independents, was registered in a process that was largely inclusive and provided voters with a range of political choices. Contrary to OSCE commitments and other international obligations, however, there are disproportionate restrictions on candidacy rights the statement says. While there was general confidence in the accuracy and inclusiveness of the voting register, the May changes to the election laws also effectively disenfranchised 150,000 citizens living abroad for the parliamentary elections. “For an election to be meaningful, voters first have to be offered a genuine choice, and voters were given that choice here. That choice also has to be between candidates competing on a level playing field and who have equal access to independent media to explain their platforms. In this, there is still work to do,” said Ambassador Audrey Glover, Head of the OSCE/ODIHR long-term election observation mission. “Elections are about voters, and the main problem for voters was understanding the significant last-minute changes to election laws, which affected the rules of the game profoundly and raised questions about political motivation.” Despite undue campaign restrictions, the freedoms of assembly and association were respected and candidates were generally able to convey their messages to the electorate. At times the lines were blurred between parties and the administration at both the national and local levels, the observers said. There were multiple instances of alleged vote-buying, which resulted in a number of formal complaints and the deregistration of two candidates. The GEC received some 50 pre-election complaints. Courts reviewed 21 cases regarding candidate registration, and the police handled more than 1,000 campaign-related complaints. Although legislation clarifies the complaints and appeals process to some extent, a general lack of formalization and transparency in the process within the election administration and the protracted handling of disputes in courts undermined the right to effective remedy. The media offered extensive election coverage, but abandoned their journalistic role, for the most part simply granting direct access to the politicians. Paid political advertisements and free airtime overshadowed editorial content, and campaign material prepared by political parties was also included in news programming, undercutting the credibility of the media. Consequently, voters were deprived of independent and analytical reporting, the observers said. In preparation for election day, the General Election Commission met key operational deadlines and fulfilled its mandate. At the same time, the observers said, it lacked transparency and accountability to stakeholders, diminishing trust in the credibility of the process. The testing of vote-counting machines was conducted professionally by the Commission in the presence of stakeholders and, to address concerns over the machines’ accuracy and integrity, the law was amended stipulate that up to 50 per cent of polling stations would be subject to manual recounts. The procedures stipulating the manual re-count, however, were only finalized two days prior to the elections. All parties and coalitions complied with the 20 per cent gender quota provided for by law, and 26 per cent of contestants were women. There were, however, no women candidates in more than one-third of the constituencies. While there is only one woman member of the General Election Commission, women were better represented in lower-level election commissions. Overall, women remain underrepresented in political life. Election day proceeded in an orderly manner in most of the country and, while the right to vote was respected, the secrecy of the vote was not consistently ensured. The observers’ assessment of the counting and tabulation of votes was a notable exception to the overall positive assessment of voting, mostly as a result of significant procedural errors or omissions. A number of civil society organizations monitored the pre-election environment, including campaign finance and the media, and issued timely statements highlighting key shortcomings. For further information, contact: Thomas Rymer, OSCE/ODIHR, +976 95 14 1635 or +48 609 522 266, thomas.rymer@odihr.pl Tim Boden, European Parliament, +976 99 976294 or +32 473 844431, timothy.boden@europarl.europa.euRelated StoriesOSCE/ODIHR opens election observation mission for parliamentary elections in MongoliaInternational election observers in Mongolia to hold press conference on ThursdayOSCE/ODIHR observers to hold press conference in Ulaanbaatar on Friday Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Elections Mongolia Press release
law First Look at Lynne Ramsay’s Die, My Love Featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson By thefilmstage.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:04:56 +0000 Seven years since You Were Never Really Here debuted at Cannes and with many false starts in-between, Lynne Ramsay is finally set to return. The Martin Scorsese-produced Die, My Love began shooting in recent months with Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, and LaKeith Stanfield, and today first stills of Lawrence and Pattinson have been revealed. An […] The post First Look at Lynne Ramsay’s Die, My Love Featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson first appeared on The Film Stage. Full Article News Die My Love Jennifer Lawrence Lynne Ramsay
law Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence won’t start at QB at Lions By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:44:03 +0000 The Jaguars are set to visit Ford Field on Sunday, but their starting quarterback won’t be available to play. Full Article NFL Sports
law Malawi: Working Together to Support Electoral Integrity in Malawi By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:58:29 GMT [Democracy Works] A multi-stakeholder dialogue to reflect on and draw lessons from past elections to improve the 2025 electoral process Full Article Economy Business and Finance Governance Malawi Southern Africa
law Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Pressure Officials to Manipulate Budgets for Their Gains - Jega By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:38:08 GMT [Premium Times] Mr Jega alleged that some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officials' efforts to maintain integrity. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Governance Legal and Judicial Affairs Nigeria West Africa
law BleepingComputer: Microsoft November 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 89 flaws By www.bleepingcomputer.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T07:48:45+00:00 Full Article
law A federal law mandated outside oversight of crime labs. CBI didn’t use it, watchdogs allege. By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:08 +0000 The criticism comes in the wake of revelations that longtime CBI forensic scientist Yvonne "Missy" Woods routinely deleted and manipulated DNA testing during her nearly 30-year career, creating unreliable results in hundreds of cases. Full Article Colorado News Courts Crime and Public Safety Latest Headlines News ACLU of Colorado Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA Jefferson County Sheriff law enforcement U.S. Justice System University of Colorado
law UCHealth to pay $23 million to settle federal lawsuit over billing fraud allegations By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:06 +0000 UCHealth will pay $23 million to settle a federal lawsuit alleging the hospital system fraudulently coded emergency room visits submitted to Medicare and the military health insurance program TRICARE. Full Article Colorado News Courts Health Latest Headlines News fraud lawsuit lawsuits Medicare U.S. Attorney's Office UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
law The vote that might end EU anti-deforestation law By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:12:43 GMT In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sánchez Manzanaro outline supporters and detractors of EUDR and possible scenarios ahead of the vote. Full Article
law Thailand Set to Reap $2 Billion ‘Rainbow Tourism’ Boon With Same-Sex Marriage Law By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:34:26 GMT Full Article
law Aussie law firm takes Woolworths, Coles to court over discount claims By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:34:15 GMT Australian law firm Gerard Malouf & Partners on Thursday said it had filed class action lawsuits against the country's top two retailers, Woolworths and Coles , for allegedly encouraging misleading discount claims on everyday products. Full Article
law Aussie law firm takes Woolworths, Coles to court over dodgy discount claims By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:45:17 GMT Australian law firm Gerard Malouf & Partners on Thursday said it had filed class action lawsuits against the country's top two retailers, Woolworths and Coles, for allegedly encouraging misleading discount claims on everyday products. The two supermarket giants are currently in court, sued by the… Full Article
law Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts By biztoc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:24:41 GMT Dutch appeal court ruled in favour of oil and gas company over judgment telling it to limit emissions A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against companies, legal experts have said. The oil and gas company celebrated on Tuesday when it won an appeal… Full Article
law Russian Hackers Exploit New NTLM Flaw to Deploy RAT Malware via Phishing Emails By thehackernews.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:13:00 +0530 A newly patched security flaw impacting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) was exploited as a zero-day by a suspected Russia-linked actor as part of cyber attacks targeting Ukraine. The vulnerability in question, CVE-2024-43451 (CVSS score: 6.5), refers to an NTLM hash disclosure spoofing vulnerability that could be exploited to steal a user's NTLMv2 hash. It was patched by Microsoft earlier this Full Article
law Some Supreme Court justices scrutinized Nvidia's attempt to dodge a securities fraud lawsuit By www.businessinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:30:13 +0000 Nvidia, the AI-chip giant, petitioned the nation's highest court after a lower court permitted a 2018 class action lawsuit to move ahead. Full Article AI nvidia supreme-court
law Matt Gaetz has a history of going after Big Tech. As Trump's attorney general, he'd be tasked with enforcing antitrust laws. By www.businessinsider.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:53:54 +0000 Matt Gaetz has railed against Big Tech companies. If he becomes Trump's attorney general, he'd have legal power to act on his complaints. Full Article Tech Politics matt-gaetz big-tech antitrust justice-department
law US Supreme Court to hear bid by Nvidia to appeal securities fraud lawsuit By readwrite.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:45:50 +0000 The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Nvidia’s bid to appeal a securities fraud lawsuit today, just days after… Continue reading US Supreme Court to hear bid by Nvidia to appeal securities fraud lawsuit The post US Supreme Court to hear bid by Nvidia to appeal securities fraud lawsuit appeared first on ReadWrite. Full Article Big Tech Nvidia
law News24 | 'Indefensible': Judge slaps ANC mayor with costs after he suspends municipal head unlawfully By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 14 2024 06:11:30 ANC Mayor Bongani Hadebe's attempts to suspend Dannhauser municipal manager Mandla Sithole without following due process, and in the middle of the municipality's regulatory audit, has backfired spectacularly. Full Article
law Sport | SA's Lawrence threatens to upset Mcllroy ahead of Dubai finale: 'He's got everything' By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 18:30:38 As Rory McIlroy's nearest challenger for the season-long Race to Dubai title, South African golfer Thriston Lawrence is looking to make history at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai this week. Full Article
law U.S. says Israel now in compliance with law on humanitarian assistance to Gaza By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:27:03 -0500 The United States has determined that Israel has substantially met its demand to take "concrete steps" to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza within 30 days or risk losing military assistance provided by Washington. Full Article
law Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence ruled out vs. Detroit Lions By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:05:21 -0500 Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday because of a lingering left shoulder injury, coach Doug Pederson announced Wednesday. Full Article
law Ex-Reagan lawyer Ted Olson, former U.S. solicitor general center of 2000 recount, dies at 84 By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:48:51 -0500 Former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, the conservative lawyer who argued the Bush 2000 recount case, has died at 84. Olson also served as private counsel to former President Ronald Reagan. Full Article
law Former Crown lawyer files Charter challenge over workers' compensation system By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A former Crown prosecutor is bringing a Charter challenge against the Nova Scotia government and the Workers’ Compensation Board over the province’s limit on compensation for injured workers after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder due to his job. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
law Psychologist alleges wrongful dismissal by U of Manitoba, Shared Health after she filed complaint: lawsuit By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:06:20 EST A clinical psychologist hired to teach students and care for sick kids is suing the University of Manitoba and Shared Health, alleging she was fired without cause after issuing a complaint. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
law Q&A: What new right to repair laws mean for Canadians with products in need of a fix By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST New changes to Canada's Copyright Act are aimed at making it easier for people and independent repair technicians to fix the products they own. Afternoon Drive spoke with Alissa Centivany, an assistant professor at Western University and right to repair expert, who helped advise on the new legislation. Full Article News/Canada/London
law Consumer watchdog alleges Quebec-based ticket reseller violated the law By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:54:02 EST The watchdog alleges Billets.ca illegally resold tickets at higher prices and for sold tickets that it didn’t have in its possession. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
law AirPods Pro crackling issue target of new class-action lawsuit By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:16:08 +0000 A class-action lawsuit is accusing Apple of false advertising, claiming the crackling issue of the first-gen AirPods Pro go against Apple's marketing promises.AirPods ProFiled on November 1 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the proposed class action lawsuit titled "LaBella et al v. Apple" claims that Apple was incorrect in marketing the high-quality audio of the AirPods Pro. Across 51 pages, the lawsuit alleges that the audio issues of the personal audio accessories go directly against the quality claims.The lawsuit, first reported by ClassAction.org, discusses how consumers complained about audio problems when using the AirPods Pro within months of release. The issues were significant enough for Apple to launch a service program for affected units made before October 2020. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
law Trump transition live updates: Trump considering lawyer for deputy AG, sources say By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:25:56 -0500 Donald Trump is wasting no time in planning his return to the White House. Full Article Politics