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U.S. sanctions on Syria have for several decades not only restricted trade and financial transactions, they’ve also severely limited Syrians’ access to digital technology. From software development tools to basic cloud services, Syrians were locked out of the global internet economy—stifling innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. EFF has for many years pushed for sanctions exemptions for technology in Syria, as well as in Sudan, Iran, and Cuba. While civil society had early wins in securing general licenses for Iran and Sudan allowing the export of communications technologies, the conflict in Syria that began in 2011 made loosening of sanctions a pipe dream. But recent changes to U.S. policy could mark the beginning of a shift. In a quiet yet significant move, the U.S. government has eased sanctions on Syria. On May 23, the Treasury Department issued General License 25, effectively allowing technology companies to provide services to Syrians. This…

Join guest speaker and attorney Scott Kozlov for our upcoming Justia Webinar, Rule 5.5 Demystified: What Every New Lawyer Needs To Know To Practice Ethically. This presentation is a must-attend for attorneys navigating multijurisdictional practice. From defining what actually constitutes the unauthorized practice of law to dissecting real disciplinary cases, this webinar equips lawyers, especially those early in their careers, with the insights needed to avoid common ethical pitfalls and practice confidently within legal bounds. Register for free today! CLE Webinar Details & Speaker The presentation will begin promptly at1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The recording of this broadcast will also be available to Justia Connect members shortly after the live event. Scott Kozlov is currently the Chief Ethics Officer and Legal Counsel for Cook County Clerk’s Office, where he oversees ethics and compliance efforts, policy enforcement, and…

An 84-year-old Bay Village resident sustained injuries in a hit-and-run collision involving an electric bike rider on Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, in Watsonville. The incident has raised important questions about e-bike safety regulations and the responsibilities of cyclists on shared pedestrian paths. Details of the Watsonville E-Bike Collision The collision occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. on a wide pedestrian path along the Salsipuedes Creek levee. According to Watsonville Police, the elderly victim was walking when a male suspect riding a black electric bike struck him and immediately fled the scene eastbound, leaving the injured pedestrian on the ground. Witnesses at the scene provided immediate assistance to the victim and helped guide responding emergency personnel, including Watsonville Fire Department, paramedics, and police officers, to the location of the incident. Suspect Description and Ongoing Investigation Authorities have released a description of the…

In Re Lambeth Cemetery [2025] ECC Swk 2, Petchey Ch. addressed the scattering of crenation ashes, [26] to [31], and whether it was unlawful for an Anglican minister to scatter cremated remains as opposed to strewing [1]. He noted that cremation is addressed in canon law by Canon 38 of which subsection 4 (b) states: “The ashes of a cremated body should be reverently disposed of by a minister in a churchyard or other burial ground…or on an area of land designated by the bishop for the purpose of this sub-paragraph or at sea”. The practice of cremation began in England at the end of the nineteenth century and although the subject of legislation in 1902, it was not formally considered by the Church of England until 1943. In that year the Convocation of Canterbury decided that there was no objection to the practice and that there was much to commend it, provided that due safeguards for decency and reverence are exercised. In 1951 the Convocation of York took…

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This is the golden age of gun litigation. In 2007, the Supreme Court said for the first time in the Heller case that the Second Amendment protects the right of private gun ownership, and in 2022, the Court held in the Bruen case that gun laws violate the Second Amendment unless comparable laws were in place when the amendment was adopted in 1791. Bruen makes it harder to regulate guns, but some gun-plaintiffs will still lose their cases. This is one such case.The case is Zherka v. Bondi, issued on June 9, two years after oral argument Plaintiff was denied a gun permit because he is a convicted felon. He argues the Second Amendment is no barrier to gun ownership because he was not convicted of a violent felony. His conviction relates to making a false statement to a bank and signing a false income tax return. According to the Second Circuit (Lynch, Carney and Perez), he "defrauded federally insured banks of tens of millions of dollars and flouted the tax laws of this…

Paladin, a legal technology company whose platform is used by law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal services organizations to match lawyers with pro bono opportunities and manage pro bono engagement, is today launching a pro bono platform designed specifically for law schools and law students. Developed in collaboration with some 30 law schools, the […]

Contribution from law firm Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, pregnancy & maternity discrimination at work lawyers in the UK:- At Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors, we understand how distressing it is to face discrimination at work due to pregnancy or maternity leave. We are here to stand by your side and ensure your rights are protected. Below, we answer […] The post Pregnancy & Maternity Discrimination at Work Legal Advice in the UK – Know Your Rights and How Lloyd Donnelly Solicitors Can Help first appeared on WardblawG.

David Hricik at Mercer Law School recently: “wrote a paper on this topic and gave a CLE and thought it would be useful to pass it along. It is here: The Ethics of When Lawyers Make Mistakes” “It goes through in a step-by-step way the way to approach fessing up to a mistake, as well as analyzing the different approaches that jurisdictions take to the issue. “For example, some view the duty as arising from the need to keep a client reasonably informed, while others view it as part of a conflict-of-interest analysis.” “That matters because breach of the duty depends on which source applies: if it’s to keep the client reasonably informed, it’s basically triggered by knowing the client has a malpractice claim, but if it’s a fiduciary duty that is the source, then it’s triggered by the lawyer’s interest conflicting with the client’s.” “…it also addressed the critical issue of talking to your…

Oral Health Oral Health Is a Civil Rights Issue — Why Don’t We Regulate It That Way? In May 2025, Florida banned fluoride from its public water systems, becoming the second state to do so. These moves are often framed as victories for personal liberty. But for millions of Americans — especially Black, Latino, low-income, and rural residents — the consequences are real: untreated cavities, systemic infections, and a growing oral health… Published June 12, 2025 Author Mannat Tiwana Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit In May 2025, Florida banned fluoride from its public water systems, becoming the second state to do so. These moves are often framed as victories for personal liberty. But for millions of Americans — especially Black, Latino, low-income, and rural residents — the consequences are real: untreated…

When Russian intelligence officers hacked the Democratic National Committee in 2016, they weren’t identified in headlines as Russian intelligence officers. They were called Fancy Bear. When hackers from the People’s Liberation Army were discovered burrowed deep inside U.S. critical infrastructure to launch disruptive attacks in the event of a crisis in Taiwan, they weren’t called Chinese military. They were called Volt Typhoon. These names aren’t just confusing—they’re misleading. They obscure attribution, mystify the public, and often glamorize dangerous adversaries. That’s why we welcome the news that cybersecurity leaders Microsoft and CrowdStrike are teaming up to better align how they name and categorize cyber threat actors. Cooperation among vendors is an important and positive step. But to be clear: while this collaboration is a helpful start, it will ultimately fall short if it stops at cross-referencing proprietary names…

When kids turn 18, everything changes—legally. Allison Harrison and Rachel Allums saw it happen again and again: families caught off […] The post They Met at LabCon. What They Built Might Change Estate Planning.  appeared first on Lawyerist. News Articles, Case Study

For an Ontario Will to be valid, it must be signed by the testator and be witnessed by two people who are not beneficiaries under the Will.A Holograph Will is an exception to these formal requirements.Holograph Wills must be entirely handwritten and signed by the testator. No witnesses are required. It will not be valid if any portion of it is typewritten or otherwise not entirely in the testator's handwriting. - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net

When you’re navigating a family law matter, it can be challenging to figure out the right way to resolve it. Depending on the issue you’re dealing with and your relationship to the people involved, there are multiple routes you can choose to take. In Ontario, family law disputes can be resolved through various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, including mediation, arbitration, and med-arb. ADR methods are a great option for individuals who don’t wish to go to court to resolve their legal matter. They allow parties involved to avoid the time, stress, and costs associated with traditional litigation. Understanding which type of ADR method is right for you can make all the difference in your case. Our family lawyer, Paul Slan, breaks down the key differences between mediation, arbitration, and med-arb, and explains when med-arb might be the best option for your situation. At Gelman & Associates, our dedicated Toronto family lawyers have experience…

The government is moving to eviscerate political party privacy in Canada as it fast tracks Bill C-4, proposed legislation framed as implementing affordability measures, but which also exempts political parties from the application of privacy protections on a retroactive basis dating back to 2000. The government moved to end second reading debate yesterday without a single Liberal MP speaking to the privacy provisions in the bill and is seeking to fast track hearings in the Senate so that it can be passed before Canada Day. The provisions give political parties virtually unlimited power to collect, use and disclose personal information with no ability for privacy commissioners to address violations. The bill drops earlier proposed requirements to disclose security breaches and restrict selling Canadians’ information and it blocks the application of provincial privacy laws. The bill’s provisions set a privacy standard for political parties (effectively limited to…

General consumers get ~20-40 promotional emails a day, whereas professionals and business owners get upwards of 70. You know exactly the ones we’re talking about. Odds are, you delete most of them without reading or opening them. Though you may see them as useless junk, marketers track these diligently.  For instance in 2023, a “birthday email” had a conversion rate of 0.72%. What happens when someone visits a website, puts something in their cart, and then leaves? These people often get reminder emails, and these had a conversion rate of 2.56% in 2023.  Now that you have a general idea of the conversion rates, it’s important to highlight that one type of email is significantly more successful than others. “Back in stock” emails had a conversion rate of 5.84%.  Sure, law firms don’t sell out of services and have to restock, so they’ll likely never send this type of email. However, the principles…

Editor’s Note: The re-emergence of AT&T customer data in dark web marketplaces this June marks a troubling evolution in data breach dynamics. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals, this incident highlights how legacy breaches can evolve into new threats as stolen data is repackaged, decrypted, and redistributed. While not a new compromise, the decryption of nearly 44 million Social Security Numbers and the consolidation of identity data into actionable profiles significantly amplify risks, demanding renewed vigilance and proactive response strategies. This analysis presents a concise case study of the life cycle of compromised data and its ongoing implications for breach notification, legal exposure, and security policy. Industry News – Cybersecurity Beat AT&T Repackaged Data Leak 2025: New Risks from Old Breaches ComplexDiscovery Staff In June 2025, the cybersecurity and legal technology sectors were jolted by the…