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Fifth
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rules
union
busting
to
be
protected
speech.
[Reuters]
*
Also,
a
Fifth
Circuit
panel
of
three
guys
trying
to
be
Trump’s
next
Supreme
Court
nominee
redefined
how
absentee
voting
works
a
week
before
the
election.
And
even
if
it
doesn’t
go
into
effect
right
away,
the
confusion
it
causes
might
just
be
enough.
[Slate]
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task
of
training
young
lawyers
in
the
AI
era.
[Artificial
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Delta
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after
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over
global
IT
collapse.
[Law360]
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have
“foreign
aristocracy”
on
my
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card
of
people
funding
the
lives
of
Supreme
Court
justices
but
here
we
are.
[ABA
Journal]
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aren’t
getting
better
for
Jackson
Walker
in
wake
of
judge
scandal.
[Texas
Lawyer]
The Vanishing ZiG : Now it’s Here, Now it Isn’t
On
Thursday
last
week
the
front-page
headline
in NewsDay,
a
daily
newspaper,
read:
“ZiG
must
go:
Business”
And NewsDay’s
story
began:
“Business
wants
the
Zimbabwe
Gold
(ZiG)
currency
to
be
scrapped
owing
to
its
volatility
…”
Well,
perhaps
their
wish
has
been
met,
at
least
temporarily.
ZiG’s
Origin
The
Zimbabwe
Gold
currency
(ZiG)
came
into
existence
on
the
5th
April
this
year
when
the
President
published
a
set
of
regulations,
the
Presidential
Powers
(Temporary
Measures)
(Amendment
of
Reserve
Bank
of
Zimbabwe
Act
and
Issue
of
Zimbabwe
Gold
Notes
and
Coins)
Regulations,
2024
(SI
60
of
2024) [link].
The
regulations
amended
the
Reserve
Bank
of
Zimbabwe
Act
to
create
the
new
ZiG
currency.
More
specifically,
the
regulations:
-
permitted
the
Reserve
Bank
to
issue
ZiG
notes
and
coins
of
specified
design -
fixed
the
value
of
the
ZiG
against
gold
(though
it
has
since
been
devalued) -
declared
ZiG
to
be
legal
tender
in
all
transactions
and
a
unit
of
account
in
Zimbabwe.
ZiG’s
Demise
The
regulations
which
gave
birth
to
ZiG
were
temporary,
because
section
6(1)
of
the
Presidential
Powers
(Temporary
Measures)
Act
states:
“Unless
they
are
earlier
repealed,
regulations
made
in
terms
of
section
two
shall
expire
and
cease
to
have
any
effect
immediately
before
the
one
hundred
and
eighty-first
day
following
the
date
of
commencement
of
the
regulations.”
And
section
7
of
the
Act
goes
on
to
say:
“…
[W]hen
any
regulations
made
in
terms
of
section
two
expire
or
are
repealed,
any
law
that
was
suspended,
amended
or
modified
by
such
regulations
shall,
with
effect
from
the
date
of
such
expiry
or
repeal,
have
force
in
all
respects
as
it
existed
before
being
suspended,
amended
or
modified
by
the
regulations
concerned.”
Put
simply,
regulations
made
under
the
Act
expire
after
180
days
and
when
they
expire
the
law
reverts
to
what
it
was
before
they
were
made.
In
other
words,
the
regulations
legally
vanish
and
anything
the
regulations
may
have
done
vanishes
too.
Normally
when
the
President
makes
regulations
under
the
Act
they
are
replaced
with
permanent
legislation
before
they
expire,
usually
an
Act
of
Parliament,
and
the
Act
normally
validates
whatever
was
done
under
the
regulations.
That
was
not
done
in
this
case.
On
the
2nd
September
a
Finance
Bill
was
published
in
the
Gazette
which
contains
provisions
re-enacting
the
President’s
regulations
in
permanent
form.
Unfortunately
the
Bill
did
not
become
law
before
the
regulations
expired
on
the
2nd
October
–
in
fact
at
the
time
of
writing
this
bulletin
the
Bill
has
not
yet
become
law.
Although
it
was
passed
by
both
Houses
of
Parliament
and
sent
to
the
President
for
signature
on
the
15th
October
it
has
not
yet
been
published
as
an
Act
of
Parliament.
The
upshot
was
that
when
the
President’s
regulations
expired
on
the
2nd
October,
ZiGs
ceased
to
be
legal
tender
and
in
fact
ceased
to
have
any
legal
existence.
They
still
have
no
legal
existence
–
they
are
dead.
ZiG’s
Resurrection?
When
the
Finance
Bill
is
eventually
published
ZiGs
will
become
legal
tender
again,
but
it
is
not
clear
how
far
the
Bill
will
be
retrospective
–
i.e.
how
far
the
Bill’s
provisions
will
apply
to
ZiG
notes
and
coins
already
issued.
The
main
provision
in
the
Bill,
allowing
the
Reserve
Bank
to
issue
ZiG
notes
and
coins,
is
not
back-dated,
though
it
fixes
the
value
of
the
ZiG
as
at
the
5th
April
–
but
that
value
is
already
out
of
date.
The
Bill
certainly
does
not
take
into
account
the
fact
that
the
ZiG
ceased
to
exist
on
the
2nd
October.
Conclusion
A
clearer
example
of
economic
incompetence
would
be
hard
to
find.
Here
was
a
currency
introduced
with
great
fanfare,
touted
to
become
the
sole
legal
tender
in
Zimbabwe
and
to
replace
the
US
dollar
in
all
internal
transactions
–
and
the
Government
has
let
it
vanish.
So,
to
refer
back
to
the NewsDay article
we
quoted
at
the
beginning
of
this
bulletin,
business
may
have
got
its
wish.
But,
as
the
saying
goes:
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public
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the
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Portfolio
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Accounts
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Committee
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SOEs
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Parastatals
Oral
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National
Railways
of
Zimbabwe
on
their
Audited
Financial
Statements
in
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Auditor
General’s
report
for
the
year
ended
31
December
2023.
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Room
No.
8,
Second
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New
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Monday
28
October
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Portfolio Committee:
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evidence
from
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Ministries
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Fisheries,
Water
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Rural
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Infrastructural
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And
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Could
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For
Parole:
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in
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since
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two
years
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Alito
is
no
stranger
to
gifted
luxury
—
there
is
a
well-documented
fancy
Alaskan
fishing
trip
to
prove
it.
But
he’s
more
than
a
man
who
enjoys
fishing
on
someone
else’s
dime.
He
can
enjoy
the
arts
on
their
dollar
too.
His
financial
disclosure
showed
that
he’s
been
rubbing
shoulders
with
royalty.
Princess
Gloria
von
Thurn,
to
be
specific.
ABA
Journal
has
coverage:
The
Alitos
stayed
in
the
palace
when
they
attended
the
music
festival
in
2023;
the
accommodation
does
not
have
to
be
disclosed.
The
festival
included
a
performance
of
“The
Magic
Flute”
and
a
concert
by
a
Michael
Jackson
tribune
band.
Princess
Gloria
also
obtained
tickets
for
the
Alitos
to
attend
a
music
festival
celebrating
the
work
of
German
composer
Richard
Wagner.
Alito
valued
the
ticket
at
$900.
The
64-year-old
princess
is
now
“an
anti-abortion
and
anti-immigration
provocateur”
with
“ties
to
the
European
far
right,”
the
New
York
Times
said.
What
is
with
these
Supreme
Court
justices
befriending
obscenely
rich
right-wingers
who
have
a
penchant
for
high
art
with
Nazi
associations?
Wagner
was
one
of
Hitler’s
favorite
composers
(Alito)
and
Harlan
Crow
collects
Hitler
artifacts
(Clarence).
On
their
own,
these
are
just
odd
tidbits,
together
strange
coincidences,
but
if
a
disclosure
reveals
that
Barrett
was
gifted
“historically
significant
fatigues”
from
a
billionaire
that
really
likes
the
work
of
Aleksandr
Dugin,
ProPublica
needs
to
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Conquering Conferences: Embracing New Conversations – Above the Law
Ed.
note:
This
is
the
latest
in
a
series
providing
a
comprehensive
guide
to
networking
at
conferences. Read
the
previous
installment
here.
Continuing
our
exploration
in
“Conquering
Conferences,”
let’s
dive
into
the
art
of
transitioning
into
new
conversations.
Just
as
a
dancer
gracefully
moves
from
one
partner
to
the
next,
we’ll
discuss
how
to
bring
vibrant
energy
to
each
new
interaction.
Embracing
New
Conversations
With
a
smooth
goodbye
under
your
belt,
it’s
time
to
step
into
new
conversations,
keeping
the
rhythm
of
networking
alive.
This
is
where
the
real
dance
of
networking
unfolds,
in
the
steps
between
conversations,
as
you
move
across
the
conference
floor,
ready
to
engage,
learn,
and
connect.
Here
are
some
tips
to
make
each
new
conversation
count:
-
Scouting
the
Room:
Just
like
searching
for
the
right
dance
partner,
look
around
the
room
for
individuals
or
groups
that
seem
approachable
and
engaging.
Pay
attention
to
body
language
and
facial
expressions
to
gauge
openness
to
new
connections. -
The
Approach:
Approach
with
confidence
but
also
with
humility.
A
warm
smile,
a
firm
handshake,
and
a
friendly
introduction
can
set
the
stage
for
a
positive
interaction.
Remember,
every
new
conversation
is
a
fresh
start,
a
new
dance. -
Be
Curious:
Show
genuine
interest
in
the
people
you
meet.
Ask
open-ended
questions
that
invite
them
to
share
more
about
themselves.
This
is
your
chance
to
discover
the
unique
stories
and
experiences
that
each
person
brings
to
the
conference. -
Sharing
Your
Story:
While
it’s
important
to
listen,
don’t
forget
to
share
your
own
experiences
and
insights.
This
exchange
of
stories
is
what
makes
each
conversation
a
rich
and
fulfilling
experience,
a
dance
of
words
and
ideas. -
Mindful
Transitions:
As
you
move
from
one
conversation
to
the
next,
be
mindful
of
how
you
transition.
If
you
see
someone
you
know,
you
can
gracefully
shift
to
them,
or
use
natural
breaks
in
conversations
to
explore
other
groups. -
The
Follow-Up:
If
a
conversation
strikes
a
particular
chord
with
you,
make
a
mental
note
to
follow
up.
A
quick
email
or
LinkedIn
message
after
the
conference
can
turn
a
brief
chat
into
a
lasting
connection.
By
embracing
each
new
conversation
with
the
same
enthusiasm
as
a
dancer
embraces
a
new
song,
you
can
transform
your
conference
experience
from
a
series
of
awkward
steps
into
a
graceful
and
rewarding
dance
of
networking.
Remember,
each
person
you
meet
has
the
potential
to
become
a
valuable
part
of
your
professional
network
or
even
a
lifelong
friend.
So,
take
a
deep
breath,
step
onto
the
dance
floor
of
networking,
and
let
the
music
guide
you
to
your
next
great
conversation.
In
our
next
article,
we’ll
reflect
on
how
to
celebrate
these
small
steps
and
manage
the
natural
jitters
that
come
with
conference
networking.
Embracing
New
Conversations
✔️ Keep
the
energy
high
and
move
to
new
interactions
seamlessly.
✔️ Stay
curious
and
open,
making
every
conversation
an
opportunity
to
learn
and
connect.
Sejal Patel is
the Founder
of
Sage
Ivy,
a
New
York-based
consultancy
specializing
in
empowering
attorneys
with
innovative
practice
development
strategies.
With
over
20
years
of
experience,
Sejal
applies
her
expertise
in
assisting
clients
convert
their
relationships
into
revenue
by
applying
individualized
strategies
to
their
networks
and
leveraging
their
unique
styles
authentically.