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Why Climate Litigation in South Africa Matters

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Credit: Tobias Reich, Unsplash The Sabin Center’s Global Climate Change Litigation Database currently lists over 2000 cases. And what do they say about the future of climate litigation in the country? The country also has a strong tradition of public interest litigation , with roots in the anti-apartheid struggle.

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Women of Legal Tech: Julie Saltman

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The Legal Technology Resource Center ’s Women of Legal Tech initiative is intended to encourage diversity and celebrate women in legal technology. Copyright Office, and as an Adjunct Professor of Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing at Georgetown Law. How did you become involved in legal tech?

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When do legal observers at protests get First Amendment protection?

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If a government official punishes someone because of their pure speech, that person may have a strong case to sue for retaliation in violation of their constitutional rights. United States 23-310 Issue : Whether the administrative law principles articulated in Kisor v. Police ordered the protesters to disperse. Ratzloff v.

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Justice Mahmud Jamal becomes first person of color to sit on Canada Supreme Court

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Preceding Jamal’s appointment, the Liberal government formed a non-partisan advisory board led by former Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Kim Campbell. It speaks to his long career as a litigator before his appointment to the Ontario Court of Appeal in 2019. Jamal’s questionnaire has been made public.

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‘La Acción de Cumplimiento’ as a Legal Mechanism to Implement Colombian Climate Change Laws

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So far, the country has adopted several laws to strengthen the legal framework towards achieving these goals. These suits were brought forward through a unique legal mechanism called ‘ Acción de Cumplimiento ’ (roughly translated as compliance action). Among the main legal statutes are: Law 164 of 1994 on the UNFCCC.

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Court to mull injunction in Starbucks case against Memphis union organizers

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Now, to be clear, the legal issue in this case has little to do with the propriety of Starbucks’ opposition to the union organizers. The case here involves administrative proceedings under the National Labor Relations Act. The legal question for the justices is crisp and easy to explain.

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Challenges to administrative action and retroactive relief for prisoners

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This week they’re replaced by three new relists, all involving government petitions in one way or another. The question is whether the United States is such a successful litigant that the court will grant review even in cases it doesn’t want the court to review. Federal prisoners raise that issue in pending petitions in Ham v.