JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
The American Bar Association published a statement on Monday expressing alarm over the increasing threats against judges in the US. The statement cited that serious threats against judges have doubled since 2019, with 457 incidents reported in 2023. These threats often involve threats to physical safety and harm and can have a profoundly negative effect on a judge’s well-being.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
APRIL 9, 2024
In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change. In Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v.
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
Arizona’s Supreme Court found on Tuesday that a 159-year-old law banning abortion is enforceable following the US Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn abortion rights case Roe v Wade, sending a 52-year-old case back to trial court. The case, Planned Parenthood v. Kristin Mayes/Hazelrigg , was initiated in 1971, two years before the US Supreme Court determined abortion access was a constitutional right in Roe v.
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“‘Whose house?’ Congress’ house, appeals court rules, rejecting Jan. 6 defendant’s challenge; The ruling upholds a statute that criminalizes parading, picketing or demonstrating in a Capitol building.’” Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein of Politico have this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued today.
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
Mexico’s foreign minister, Alicia Bárcena, announced on Monday in a press conference in Sinaloa that the Ecuadorian ambassador to the country will not be asked to leave following an “unjustified” raid on Mexico’s embassy in Quito. Bárcena also informed that the ministry would be turning to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to “denounce this flagrant violation of international law.” Bárcena reaffirmed the illegal entry into its embassy was a “flagr
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that Switzerland violated its human rights obligations by failing to adequately address the impacts of climate change, following a complaint brought by a group of elderly women activists. In a majority vote of 16 to one, the Grand Chamber of the ECHR found that Switzerland had breached Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention), which guarantees the right to respect for private and family life.
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.” Barbara Pariente has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “I Served on the Florida Supreme Court. What the New Majority Just Did Is Indefensible.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
A Norwegian court Tuesday acquitted Indigenous activists who refused to pay their fines for blocking entrances to government buildings during a protest. The court held that the police who issued the fines to the protestors acted unreasonably. In its ruling, the court recognized the defendants’ right to a peaceful assembly and demonstration. It ruled that the police response to the protest (including taking the protestors to the police station and fining them) violated their rights under Se
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“The Fidelity of ‘Originalist’ Justices Is About to Be Tested”: Law professor Nelson Lund has this Second Amendment-related guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Fidelity of ‘Originalist’ Justices Is About to Be Tested” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
APRIL 9, 2024
Marissa Zupancic is JURIST’s Washington DC Correspondent, a JURIST Senior Editor and a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She’s stationed in Washington during her Semester in DC. Georgetown University hosted a conference on Monday covering the 75 th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) , a military alliance of more than 30 countries.
HowAppealing
APRIL 9, 2024
“Abortion in Arizona set to be illegal in nearly all circumstances, state high court rules”: Ray Stern and Stacey Barchenger of The Arizona Republic have this report. Howard Fischer of The Arizona Daily Star reports that “ Court ruling makes nearly all abortions in Arizona illegal.” Jack Healy and Kellen Browning of The New York Times report that “ Arizona Reinstates 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban; The state’s highest court said the law, moribund for decades under Roe v.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
At a recent conference, executives from across the industry shared their thoughts on how the healthcare sector can ensure its use of AI is ethical and responsible. They highlighted the need for collaboration, trust building and pragmatic thinking. The post How Can Healthcare Ensure Responsible AI Use? appeared first on MedCity News.
ABA Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
ABA President Mary Smith issued a statement Monday that condemned “false statements and scurrilous accusations against judges for partisan, personal gain” that are being made…
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Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
The excerpts from Musk's deposition may or may not be sanctionable, but they are very, very stupid. The post Is Elon Musk About To Get Quinn Emanuel Sanctioned? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 9, 2024
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has bolstered its Delaware office with the addition of a commercial and bankruptcy attorney who formerly operated her own firm for more than six years.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
It's not just his youth that leaves SBF with a potential opportunity to turn over a new leaf. The post Will Sam Bankman-Fried Have A Second Act? appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 9, 2024
Nearly a lifetime of playing hockey taught me the importance of avoiding burnout in all aspects of life, and the game ultimately ended up providing me with the balance I needed to maintain success in my legal career, says John Riccione at Taft.
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Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Two lawyers and a client are dead as a result of this tragic murder-suicide. The post Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.
Law 360
APRIL 9, 2024
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has added the co-chair of Locke Lord LLP's corporate and transactional department as a partner in Chicago, the firm announced Tuesday.
L4SB
APRIL 9, 2024
Starting a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a remarkable step for any entrepreneur. It’s the beginning of a promising new venture and a whole lot of exciting business opportunities.
Law 360
APRIL 9, 2024
A Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. shareholder has alleged in a derivative suit that the company's executives and directors knew that it was not prepared for last year's deadly Maui wildfire, which caused reputational and financial damage to the company.
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Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
A partner's death is making lawyers reassess the long hours that are often required to complete the work at Biglaw firms. The post Do Biglaw’s Long Hours Need A ‘Trigger Warning’? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes appeared first on Above the Law.
ABA Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Updated: A lawyer and his wife were shot and killed during a deposition at the office of the Prince Law Group in Las Vegas on Monday. Police think that the suspect, identified in multiple reports as the opposing lawyer, then fatally shot himself.
OneLegal
APRIL 9, 2024
Learn about the role of a business litigation lawyer and how representing an entity requires greater attention to broader strategic goals like compliance and public relations. The post What is the role of a business litigation lawyer? appeared first on One Legal.
Above The Law
APRIL 9, 2024
Definitely worth getting sued over. The post Potential Oakland Airport Name Change Is Begging For People To Get Lost appeared first on Above the Law.
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