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US vetoes Palestine bid for full UN membership

JURIST

APRIL 18, 2024

The US vetoed Palestine’s application for full membership in the UN on Thursday. The veto came as the UN Security Council considered a resolution put forward by Algeria that would have granted Palestine full UN membership. The post US vetoes Palestine bid for full UN membership appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Türkiye approves Sweden NATO membership

JURIST

JANUARY 27, 2024

Türkiye’s President Tayyip Erdogan officially approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO , marking the end of months of delay and leaving Hungary as the remaining hurdle to Stockholm’s NATO membership. We have now reached a decisive milestone on the road to full membership in NATO.”

US to rejoin UNESCO 5 years after leaving over Palestine membership

JURIST

JUNE 13, 2023

The US owes the organization more than $600 million dollars in outstanding membership fees. The post US to rejoin UNESCO 5 years after leaving over Palestine membership appeared first on JURIST - News. ” The US subsequently withdrew from UNESCO on October 12, 2017.

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Türkiye reaffirms disapproval of Sweden NATO membership

JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Tensions have remained high between Sweden and Türkiye since Sweden’s submitted its official application for NATO membership. ” The post Türkiye reaffirms disapproval of Sweden NATO membership appeared first on JURIST - News. Our view on Finland is positive, but not on Sweden.

Court rules Alaskan lawmaker eligible for office despite membership in the Oath Keepers

JURIST

DECEMBER 25, 2022

An Alaskan Superior Court in Anchorage on Friday denied a challenge to Alaskan lawmaker David Eastman’s eligibility for office based on his membership in the Oath Keepers. State Representative Eastman’s eligibility was questioned by constituents due to Eastman’s membership in the anti-government, extremist organization with militia ties.

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US Supreme Court reform commission releases draft materials on membership, size of court

JURIST

OCTOBER 15, 2021

US President Joe Biden’s commission to study proposed US Supreme Court reforms released draft materials Thursday addressing the membership and size of the court. . The report, which was submitted within the executive order’s time limit, addressed calls to expand the court’s membership.

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Federal court rejects challenge to Michigan’s State Bar membership mandate

JURIST

JULY 17, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected Thursday a challenge to the mandatory membership requirements imposed by the State Bar of Michigan. Lucille Taylor, a lawyer from Michigan, challenged the state bar membership mandate on the grounds that it violates her freedom of association. Donohue and Keller v.

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Australia man arrested over alleged ISIS membership

JURIST

JUNE 21, 2021

The man, who remains unnamed, has been charged with the offense of membership of a terrorist organization under 102.3(1) The post Australia man arrested over alleged ISIS membership appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. 1) of the Criminal Code.

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Clarence Thomas’s Membership In Fancy Rich Person Club Under Fire

Above The Law

JULY 10, 2023

The post Clarence Thomas’s Membership In Fancy Rich Person Club Under Fire appeared first on Above the Law. Members of the club got rare access to the Supreme Court.

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Ukraine questions Russia’s permanent UN membership

JURIST

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine Monday issued a statement questioning the legitimacy of Russia’s membership in the UN Security Council (UNSC) and the UN more broadly. According to the MFA, Russia took the seat of permanent membership of the UNSC by bypassing procedures defined in UN Charter.

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Ireland court finds former soldier guilty of ISIS membership

JURIST

MAY 31, 2022

Smith plead not guilty to ISIS membership, claiming she only traveled to Syria to marry and start a Muslim family. ” The post Ireland court finds former soldier guilty of ISIS membership appeared first on JURIST - News.

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European Commission recommends Bosnia and Herzegovina as candidate for EU membership

JURIST

OCTOBER 12, 2022

” Bosnia and Herzegovina applied for EU membership in 2016. The post European Commission recommends Bosnia and Herzegovina as candidate for EU membership appeared first on JURIST - News.

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UN tourism agency suspends Russia membership

JURIST

APRIL 28, 2022

A committee set up by the UNWTO in early April found that Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine contradicted the fundamental aims of the organization and justified the application of Article 34 of the statutes to suspend Russia from UNWTO membership. The body still voted to suspend Russia by over a two-third majority.

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Three US states cancel membership in bipartisan group aimed at voter roll accuracy and registration

JURIST

MARCH 7, 2023

.” West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner cited issues with ERIC, claiming a board meeting in February was disrupted by people who did not pay the membership fee nor have the power to vote at the meetings.

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US dispatch: ‘Oath Keepers’ memberships pose disciplinary, legitimacy challenges for police forces

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

And for some politicians membership in the Oath Keepers may burnish their credentials among conservatives. The post US dispatch: ‘Oath Keepers’ memberships pose disciplinary, legitimacy challenges for police forces appeared first on JURIST - News. But the inability to prosecute does not mean the inability to monitor.

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Hague court convicts Syrian man for war crimes and membership in terrorist organization

JURIST

APRIL 22, 2021

The post Hague court convicts Syrian man for war crimes and membership in terrorist organization appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. Ahrar al-Sham also operates on a smaller scale than other terrorist organizations like ISIS. Additionally, the victims were not recognizable in the video.

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Pro-Kurdish politician Gergerlioglu regains membership in Turkish Parliament

JURIST

JULY 18, 2021

lu , a pro-Kurdish politician, human rights activist, and member of the People’s Democratic Party, regained membership in the Turkish Parliament on Friday. lu retained his parliamentary membership until his two-and-a-half year prison sentence became final in March. Ömer Faruk Gergerlio?lu

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In The Wake Of Sex Scandal, Judge Resigns Bar Membership

Above The Law

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The post In The Wake Of Sex Scandal, Judge Resigns Bar Membership appeared first on Above the Law. It's ‘tantamount to disbarment.’

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Sweden Applying For NATO Membership; Other Nordic Nations Pledge Security Support

Above The Law

MAY 17, 2022

It is the Swedish "Government’s assessment is that NATO membership is the best way to protect Sweden’s security in light of the fundamentally changed security environment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”. The post Sweden Applying For NATO Membership; Other Nordic Nations Pledge Security Support appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 6, 2022

“Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?” The post “Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?” ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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African Union suspends Mali’s membership following military coup

JURIST

JUNE 4, 2021

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which suspended Mali’s membership on Sunday. The post African Union suspends Mali’s membership following military coup appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. The AU endorsed the steps taken by the.

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“Another Attack on Mandatory Bar Membership & Dues Fails Before Appellate Panel”

HowAppealing

JULY 15, 2021

“Another Attack on Mandatory Bar Membership & Dues Fails Before Appellate Panel”: Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal has this report on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued today.

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Cops Can Cancel Their Kickboxing Membership After This 5th Circuit Ruling

Above The Law

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post Cops Can Cancel Their Kickboxing Membership After This 5th Circuit Ruling appeared first on Above the Law. It's easy to back the blue when they're all black belts.

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“Trump’s Judges: More Religious Ties and More N.R.A. Memberships; A new study also found that judges appointed by the former president were more likely to vote for claims of religious freedom — unless they came from Muslims.”

HowAppealing

JULY 17, 2023

Memberships; A new study also found that judges appointed by the former president were more likely to vote for claims of religious freedom — unless they came from Muslims.” “Trump’s Judges: More Religious Ties and More N.R.A. The post “Trump’s Judges: More Religious Ties and More N.R.A.

“Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Harvard ties scrutinized over affirmative action case; Judge Jackson’s membership on Harvard board prompts calls for recusal”

HowAppealing

MARCH 17, 2022

“Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Harvard ties scrutinized over affirmative action case; Judge Jackson’s membership on Harvard board prompts calls for recusal”: Devin Dwyer and Trish Turner of ABC News have this report.

“Must Louisiana lawyers join bar association? Maybe not, federal court says; 5th Circuit revives argument that mandatory membership violates rights of free speech, association.”

HowAppealing

JULY 4, 2021

Maybe not, federal court says; 5th Circuit revives argument that mandatory membership violates rights of free speech, association.” “Must Louisiana lawyers join bar association? ” John Simerman of The Times-Picayune of New Orleans has this report.

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Consumer Advocates Ask FTC to Investigate Whether It’s Too Difficult to Cancel Amazon Prime Memberships

LegalReader

JANUARY 22, 2021

The group, led by Public Citizen, said Amazon uses "deceptive" practices to make consumers second-guess their decision to cancel Prime membership.

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Türkiye takes first step towards approving Sweden NATO bid

JURIST

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee approved on Tuesday Sweden’s NATO membership. In 2022, following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership, marking a significant departure from their historically neutral stance on military involvement.

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“Biden’s SCOTUS Commission Comes as a Wolf; The genesis, design, and membership of the Supreme Court reform commission all mark it as a distinctly partisan effort”

HowAppealing

MAY 18, 2021

“Biden’s SCOTUS Commission Comes as a Wolf; The genesis, design, and membership of the Supreme Court reform commission all mark it as a distinctly partisan effort”: John O. McGinnis recently had this post at the “Law & Liberty” blog.

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“The stench at the Supreme Court: The science on which Roe v. Wade was based has not changed; What has changed is the court’s membership and their originalist interpretation of the Constitution.”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Wade was based has not changed; What has changed is the court’s membership and their originalist interpretation of the Constitution.” “The stench at the Supreme Court: The science on which Roe v. ” Nancy Gertner has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Boston Globe.

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9th Circuit revives Oregon lawyers’ freedom-of-association challenge to mandatory bar membership

ABA Journal

MARCH 1, 2021

Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a First Amendment challenge to the Oregon State Bar's mandatory membership requirement. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S.

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Ukraine dispatch: European Commission recommends EU begin Ukraine accession talks

JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the European Commission’s recommendation to start membership negotiations with Ukraine. Of course this news has received positive reaction in Ukraine as it means that the country is getting closer to its EU membership. Is it expected to be partial accession?

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“Fourth Circuit Denies Fee Refund for Nonunion Teachers in Maryland; The federal appeals panel sided with teachers’ unions that charged Maryland educators fees regardless of their membership status before the Supreme Court blocked the practice”

HowAppealing

MARCH 9, 2021

“Fourth Circuit Denies Fee Refund for Nonunion Teachers in Maryland; The federal appeals panel sided with teachers’ unions that charged Maryland educators fees regardless of their membership status before the Supreme Court blocked the practice”: Erika Williams of Courthouse News Service has this report on a ruling that the U.S.

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United States: FHLB Membership Guidance Released By FHFA - Mayer Brown

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

On September 9, 2021, the Federal Housing Finance Agency ("FHFA") released guidance regarding Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") membership eligibility.

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Hungary parliament ratifies Sweden’s accession to NATO, becoming the final NATO nation to grant approval

JURIST

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hungary’s parliament voted to ratify Sweden’s membership bid to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Monday, officially becoming the final NATO nation to approve of Sweden’s accession. ” He also said, “Sweden’s membership will make us all stronger and safer.”

EU dispatch: Finland and Sweden have applied to join NATO together, but Hungary and Türkiye may affect timing

JURIST

MARCH 6, 2023

Since they announced their intention to join the Western alliance, speculation has raged on the timing and conditions for their memberships, especially as two other countries have held up ratification. Will Finland and Sweden walk down the aisle together to full membership in NATO? Where does the process stand today?

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Asia-Pacific Legal Association Partners with Theorem LTS to Launch Membership Portal and Legal Tech Marketplace

LawSites

APRIL 30, 2021

The Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA) and legal tech startup Theorem LTS have partnered to develop and launch ALITA’s new online membership portal. “We couldn’t be more pleased that ALITA will partner with us to drive its new membership portal.”

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US federal appeals court holds Louisiana State Bar Association is restricted to sharing ‘germane’ social media posts

JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Since membership in the state bar is required for US lawyers to practice within the state, the court held that the bar’s communications must be related to the legal profession. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith authored the unanimous three-judge panel opinion.

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Virginia court disbars defense attorney for Oath Keepers, Proud Boys

JURIST

APRIL 7, 2022

In addition to his membership in the Virginia state bar, Moseley belonged to the bar of the federal court in DC in order to litigate Capitol riot cases. His membership to the federal court in DC was contingent on Moseley’s bar membership in another state or locality. and misconduct.”.

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Texas bar facing new challenge over mandatory membership

ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The State Bar of Texas is facing a new lawsuit claiming that it has continued to require lawyers to join and pay dues, despite a…

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Finland to become 31st NATO member state

JURIST

APRIL 3, 2023

Finland is set become the 31st member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Tuesday, after the Turkish Parliament ratified Finland’s membership bid last week. ” Finland sought NATO membership after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

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How to Communicate Criminal History to Potential Employer

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JUNE 15, 2022

Associations and organizations (including those that are not legal) may also deny testing, membership, and affiliation for applicants with a criminal background. However, there are opportunities in the legal field that do not require a designation or organizational membership.

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Germany to decriminalize recreational cannabis

JURIST

MARCH 22, 2024

Licensed cultivation associations may only charge membership fees and cannot operate for profits. The act seeks to better regulate cannabis consumption and combat organized crime. The act requires a cultivation association to apply for a permit to engage in cannabis cultivation. The act also seeks to protect minors.

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Federal appeals court upholds bar dues despite free speech concerns

JURIST

MAY 2, 2022

Attorney Schuyler File sued the State Bar of Wisconsin over compulsory association membership and fees, arguing that the payments violate his First Amendment rights to free speech and freedom of association. The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Friday ruled that required bar dues for lawyers in Wisconsin are constitutional.

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US vetoes Palestine bid for full UN membership

Türkiye approves Sweden NATO membership

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US to rejoin UNESCO 5 years after leaving over Palestine membership

Türkiye reaffirms disapproval of Sweden NATO membership

Court rules Alaskan lawmaker eligible for office despite membership in the Oath Keepers

US Supreme Court reform commission releases draft materials on membership, size of court

Federal court rejects challenge to Michigan’s State Bar membership mandate

Australia man arrested over alleged ISIS membership

Clarence Thomas’s Membership In Fancy Rich Person Club Under Fire

Ukraine questions Russia’s permanent UN membership

Ireland court finds former soldier guilty of ISIS membership

European Commission recommends Bosnia and Herzegovina as candidate for EU membership

UN tourism agency suspends Russia membership

Three US states cancel membership in bipartisan group aimed at voter roll accuracy and registration

US dispatch: ‘Oath Keepers’ memberships pose disciplinary, legitimacy challenges for police forces

Hague court convicts Syrian man for war crimes and membership in terrorist organization

Pro-Kurdish politician Gergerlioglu regains membership in Turkish Parliament

In The Wake Of Sex Scandal, Judge Resigns Bar Membership

Sweden Applying For NATO Membership; Other Nordic Nations Pledge Security Support

“Is Justice Kagan Right that Areas of Constitutional Law Should Not Change Quickly on Account of New Membership on the Court?”

African Union suspends Mali’s membership following military coup

“Another Attack on Mandatory Bar Membership & Dues Fails Before Appellate Panel”

Cops Can Cancel Their Kickboxing Membership After This 5th Circuit Ruling

“Trump’s Judges: More Religious Ties and More N.R.A. Memberships; A new study also found that judges appointed by the former president were more likely to vote for claims of religious freedom — unless they came from Muslims.”

“Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Harvard ties scrutinized over affirmative action case; Judge Jackson’s membership on Harvard board prompts calls for recusal”

“Must Louisiana lawyers join bar association? Maybe not, federal court says; 5th Circuit revives argument that mandatory membership violates rights of free speech, association.”

Consumer Advocates Ask FTC to Investigate Whether It’s Too Difficult to Cancel Amazon Prime Memberships

Türkiye takes first step towards approving Sweden NATO bid

“Biden’s SCOTUS Commission Comes as a Wolf; The genesis, design, and membership of the Supreme Court reform commission all mark it as a distinctly partisan effort”

“The stench at the Supreme Court: The science on which Roe v. Wade was based has not changed; What has changed is the court’s membership and their originalist interpretation of the Constitution.”

9th Circuit revives Oregon lawyers’ freedom-of-association challenge to mandatory bar membership

Ukraine dispatch: European Commission recommends EU begin Ukraine accession talks

“Fourth Circuit Denies Fee Refund for Nonunion Teachers in Maryland; The federal appeals panel sided with teachers’ unions that charged Maryland educators fees regardless of their membership status before the Supreme Court blocked the practice”

United States: FHLB Membership Guidance Released By FHFA - Mayer Brown

Hungary parliament ratifies Sweden’s accession to NATO, becoming the final NATO nation to grant approval

EU dispatch: Finland and Sweden have applied to join NATO together, but Hungary and Türkiye may affect timing

Asia-Pacific Legal Association Partners with Theorem LTS to Launch Membership Portal and Legal Tech Marketplace

US federal appeals court holds Louisiana State Bar Association is restricted to sharing ‘germane’ social media posts

Virginia court disbars defense attorney for Oath Keepers, Proud Boys

Texas bar facing new challenge over mandatory membership

Finland to become 31st NATO member state

How to Communicate Criminal History to Potential Employer

Germany to decriminalize recreational cannabis

Federal appeals court upholds bar dues despite free speech concerns

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