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If you follow our blog, you know we keep a close eye on enforcement actions taken by the Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the Commission) against companies selling and marketing cannabidiol (CBD) products. MORE
Last month, I wrote this post on the latest development in the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Veritas Fine Cannabis (“VFC”) against Veritas Farms. Unfortunately for VFC, Magistrate Judge Michael E. MORE
My home city of Chicago continues to reel from soaring crime rates. Among the categories of increasing crime is a 135% spike in carjackings. One would think that the legislators would be focused on better policing and other programs. Marcus Evans Jr. (D, MORE
If you are behind on your mortgage, beware of mortgage relief scams. There is free foreclosure help. If anyone tries to charge you in advance for help or guarantees that they can stop your foreclosure, they’re not legitimate. MORE
I will continue publishing a series of posts identifying common issues with cannabis supply chain contracts in California over the next few months. MORE
The New Zealand government announced Sunday that it will pass legislation banning conversion therapy practices in the country by the end of this year or February next year at the latest. MORE
“I couldn’t have done it — wouldn’t have dreamed of even trying — without you and Jay. You’re the very best! MORE
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Wednesday in the case of Arthur Lange, a northern California man convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The evidence used to convict Lange was obtained by a California highway patrol officer, who had followed Lange in. MORE
The Indiana House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would eliminate handgun licensing in the state. Current Indiana law requires individuals to apply for a handgun license. MORE
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students will join many thousands of other protesters in Myanmar and across the ASEAN countries of the so-called Milk Tea Alliance in mass pro-democracy demonstrations against the Myanmar military coup on Sunday. MORE
My brother sent this to me from a local newspaper remembering a drive-in theatre in Mesa. “It’s” is one of those words that does not follow the normal possession rules. The only time to use “it’s” is as a contraction of “it is.” MORE
“Big Oil’s ‘Hail Mary’ may roil U.S. climate cases”: Maxine Joselow of E&E News has this report MORE
On February 17, 2021, California Senator Scott Wiener introduced SB-519 , a bill that if passed, would decriminalize a host of both natural and synthetic psychedelic drugs. In this post, I’ll unpack what the law would do in its current form. MORE
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview Peter Davis. Most people in the Arizona cannabis industry know Peter. Peter was one of the first receivers appointed over a dispensary in the United States. Since then, Peter has built a very reputable cannabis practice. MORE
The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced Saturday that former Kyrgyz customs official Raimbek Matraimov, who was found guilty of corruption earlier this month, is being detained on fresh money laundering charges. . MORE
We often discuss the deafening silence of professors and writers in the face of campaigns to cancel or censor conservative writers. Indeed, many have supported blacklisting and censorship. MORE
Federal Rule of Evidence 801(c) states that “Hearsay” means a statement that: (1) the declarant does not make while testifying at the current trial or hearing; and (2) a party offers in evidence to prove the truth of the matter MORE
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from 31 countries issued an open letter on Wednesday calling for the UN Security Council to institute a global arms embargo against the military regime in Myanmar. MORE
Two competing stories took center stage during Monday’s oral argument in Florida v. Georgia, the second time this case has appeared before the Supreme Court. As noted in the preview, the question is whether the court should issue an equitable apportionment decree that requires Georgia. MORE
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The year 2020 was a shock for all of us from both personal and business perspectives, but 2021 is shaping up to look much better, especially for Washington cannabis companies. MORE
After I posted the original Grammar Giggle on this photo , I had several people comment that I had missed some errors. I don’t always point out all of the errors–both to give the author some credit and so it doesn’t overwhelm the reader and make it seem worse than it really is. MORE
In my experience, lobbying is truly an art and not a science, and a very important art at that. And there’s been no shortage of cannabis lobbying over the years on both the state and federal level. MORE
I have posted my new essay, "The End of Comparative Qualified Immunity," on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Critics have called qualified immunity an “unqualified disgrace,” an “abomination,” and “a scourge that closes courthouse doors to people whose constitutional rights MORE
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Police in a district of Yangon, the old capital of Myanmar, opened fire on peaceful protesters Thursday in the second instance of armed violence by agents of the ruling military junta against unarmed protesters in less than a week. MORE
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – The death toll from protests in Mandalay on Saturday when police and soldiers opened fire on protesters has now increased to seven, with many more reported injured. MORE
Below is my column in the Hill on yesterday’s hearing on possible private and public limitations on free speech and the free press, including a letter from Democratic members asking companies why they do not remove Fox News and networks from cable. I recently responded to comments made by Rep. MORE
A friend recently emailed me asking if the rules for the use of “Mr.” ” had changed so that it did not require a period. I thought it was kind of a no-brainer and of course it needed the period. However, researching the topic shows me that I was wrong–kind of. MORE
In a 2-1 decision on Friday, the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request to revive a Tennessee law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before abortions while the court hears an appeal of the district court’s decision that ruled the law unconstitutional. MORE
HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
Last month, I wrote this post on the latest development in the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Veritas Fine Cannabis (“VFC”) against Veritas Farms. Unfortunately for VFC, Magistrate Judge Michael E.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students will join many thousands of other protesters in Myanmar and across the ASEAN countries of the so-called Milk Tea Alliance in mass pro-democracy demonstrations against the Myanmar military coup on Sunday.
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HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
On February 17, 2021, California Senator Scott Wiener introduced SB-519 , a bill that if passed, would decriminalize a host of both natural and synthetic psychedelic drugs. In this post, I’ll unpack what the law would do in its current form.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – The death toll from protests in Mandalay on Saturday when police and soldiers opened fire on protesters has now increased to seven, with many more reported injured.
ProofThatBlog
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
After I posted the original Grammar Giggle on this photo , I had several people comment that I had missed some errors. I don’t always point out all of the errors–both to give the author some credit and so it doesn’t overwhelm the reader and make it seem worse than it really is.
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued a summary disposition in McCoy v. Alamu that could end up being a landmark ruling on qualified immunity. So, what is qualified immunity? As the Supreme Court explained in Mullenix v. Luna, 577
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JURIST
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced Saturday that former Kyrgyz customs official Raimbek Matraimov, who was found guilty of corruption earlier this month, is being detained on fresh money laundering charges. .
ProofThatBlog
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
A friend recently emailed me asking if the rules for the use of “Mr.” ” had changed so that it did not require a period. I thought it was kind of a no-brainer and of course it needed the period. However, researching the topic shows me that I was wrong–kind of.
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, Arizona Rule of Evidence 405(b) provides that When a person's character or character trait is an essential element of a charge, claim, or defense, or pursuant to Rule 404(c), the character or trait may also
Diane Drain
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
“I couldn’t have done it — wouldn’t have dreamed of even trying — without you and Jay. You’re the very best!
HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
I will continue publishing a series of posts identifying common issues with cannabis supply chain contracts in California over the next few months.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Police in a district of Yangon, the old capital of Myanmar, opened fire on peaceful protesters Thursday in the second instance of armed violence by agents of the ruling military junta against unarmed protesters in less than a week.
ProofThatBlog
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
My brother sent this to me from a local newspaper remembering a drive-in theatre in Mesa. “It’s” is one of those words that does not follow the normal possession rules. The only time to use “it’s” is as a contraction of “it is.”
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, Military Rule of Evidence 804(b)(6) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A statement offered against a party that wrongfully caused or acquiesced in wrongfully causing the declarant’s unavailability as a witness, and
CourtTechBulletin
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
My friend Bob Ambrogi asked for comment during last Friday’s Legaltech Week Journalists’ Roundtable (an excellent discussion every week about our court customers).
HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview Peter Davis. Most people in the Arizona cannabis industry know Peter. Peter was one of the first receivers appointed over a dispensary in the United States. Since then, Peter has built a very reputable cannabis practice.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
In a 2-1 decision on Friday, the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request to revive a Tennessee law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before abortions while the court hears an appeal of the district court’s decision that ruled the law unconstitutional.
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
My home city of Chicago continues to reel from soaring crime rates. Among the categories of increasing crime is a 135% spike in carjackings. One would think that the legislators would be focused on better policing and other programs. Marcus Evans Jr. (D,
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Similar to its federal counterpart, Indiana Rule of Evidence 803(5) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for A record that: (A) is on a matter the witness once knew about but now cannot recall well enough to testify
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Wednesday in the case of Arthur Lange, a northern California man convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The evidence used to convict Lange was obtained by a California highway patrol officer, who had followed Lange in.
HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
If you follow our blog, you know we keep a close eye on enforcement actions taken by the Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the Commission) against companies selling and marketing cannabidiol (CBD) products.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The Indiana House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would eliminate handgun licensing in the state. Current Indiana law requires individuals to apply for a handgun license.
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Below is my column in the Hill on yesterday’s hearing on possible private and public limitations on free speech and the free press, including a letter from Democratic members asking companies why they do not remove Fox News and networks from cable. I recently responded to comments made by Rep.
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
I have posted my new essay, "The End of Comparative Qualified Immunity," on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Critics have called qualified immunity an “unqualified disgrace,” an “abomination,” and “a scourge that closes courthouse doors to people whose constitutional rights
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Two competing stories took center stage during Monday’s oral argument in Florida v. Georgia, the second time this case has appeared before the Supreme Court. As noted in the preview, the question is whether the court should issue an equitable apportionment decree that requires Georgia.
HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In my experience, lobbying is truly an art and not a science, and a very important art at that. And there’s been no shortage of cannabis lobbying over the years on both the state and federal level.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
The New Zealand government announced Sunday that it will pass legislation banning conversion therapy practices in the country by the end of this year or February next year at the latest.
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
We often discuss the deafening silence of professors and writers in the face of campaigns to cancel or censor conservative writers. Indeed, many have supported blacklisting and censorship.
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Federal Rule of Evidence 801(c) states that “Hearsay” means a statement that: (1) the declarant does not make while testifying at the current trial or hearing; and (2) a party offers in evidence to prove the truth of the matter
SCOTUSBlog
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In the latest of a line of challenges to restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court ordered a California county to allow churches to hold indoor worship services. In a brief order on Friday night, the justices granted a request to block county.
HarrisBricken
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The year 2020 was a shock for all of us from both personal and business perspectives, but 2021 is shaping up to look much better, especially for Washington cannabis companies.
JURIST
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from 31 countries issued an open letter on Wednesday calling for the UN Security Council to institute a global arms embargo against the military regime in Myanmar.
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
“Big Oil’s ‘Hail Mary’ may roil U.S. climate cases”: Maxine Joselow of E&E News has this report
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
In Bedell v. Williams, 386 S.W.3d 493 (Ark. 2012), the Supreme Court of Arkansas implied that a judge changing a prior evidentiary ruling on the eve of trial can be grounds for a new trial, even if the new ruling
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