JURIST

AUGUST 22, 2021

In its analysis, the appellate court affirmed the applicability of the Basic Structure Doctrine in the realm of Kenya’s constitutional law. The court expressed that the said doctrine limits the amendment power set out in Articles 255-257 of the Constitution.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

OCTOBER 18, 2021

While this matter was pending before the Sixth Circuit, the Secretary retained lawyers from the Kentucky Attorney General’s office to represent him. After the Sixth Circuit upheld the permanent injunction against Kentucky’s law by a divided vote, the Secretary decided not to appeal further.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2023

The report found both violations of the US Constitution and US federal law. The DOJ and LMPD agreed in principle to resolve the issues documented in the report. The agreement commits the DOJ and LMPD to negotiate in “good faith” to reach a comprehensive settlement agreement.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

The post Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Identity Theft appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. The Supreme Court granted certiorari on November 22, 2022. Oral arguments have not yet been scheduled, but a decision is expected before the term ends in June 2023.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The other potential blockbuster of the week, which involves a legal challenge to a Kentucky abortion law, appears likely to be resolved on procedural grounds in favor of the state’s Attorney General. The post SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Thompson v.

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JURIST

MAY 17, 2022

Both the federal and state constitutions require far more. And while there may be many explanations for the current crisis in Oregon, placing defendants on a “waiting list” for counsel is not the solution.

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JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

There is an interesting fight brewing in Kentucky between Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Gov. Andy Beshear. Cameron has filed in support of a challenge to Beshear’s latest executive order closing religious schools to combat the pandemic.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Lucky for me, this first visit had one of the legal aid attorneys with me because she had some experience with this kind of stuff, and she prepped me a little on what to expect. That firm had an entire pro bono department where those attorneys only worked on pro bono cases. Find out if your firm has a pro bono committee or program.

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APRIL 28, 2022

Attorney at Work’s “Women in Law” series focuses on successful women lawyers who have carved a path for themselves in the legal industry and beyond. Stetson University College of Law, J.D. There, I graduated from college at University College London and enrolled in the college of law to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

APRIL 20, 2022

The post Arbitration at Center of Last Week’s SCOTUS Oral Arguments appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Decisions in all of the above cases are expected before the Court’s current term ends in June. Please check back for updates.

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JonathanTurley

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

18, she expanded the scope to include attorneys for the victims and their families from speaking with the media. However, on Jan. ” The order is an example of the ever-expanding scope of these orders. ” The order is an example of the ever-expanding scope of these orders.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When meeting with an attorney to determine what she could take to protect herself from Counterman, C.W. She subsequently reported Counterman to law enforcement. The post SCOTUS to Clarify Standard for Determining Whether True Threat Exception Applies appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

APRIL 8, 2021

Exemption 5 incorporates the privileges available to Government agencies in civil litigation, such as the deliberative process privilege, attorney-client privilege, and attorney work-product privilege. The post SCOTUS Rules FOIA Exception Applies to Environmental Opinion appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

And Section 1806(f) establishes special in camera and ex parte procedures to determine the admissibility of such evidence, if the Attorney General attests that a typical adversarial hearing would harm the national security of the United States.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JANUARY 3, 2022

The post SCOTUS Ends December Sitting With Potential First Amendment Blockbuster appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Decisions in all of the cases are expected before the Supreme Court term ends in June 2022. Decisions in all of the cases are expected before the Supreme Court term ends in June 2022.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The defendants included various state officials, including the Executive Directors of the Texas Medical Board (TMB), Texas Board of Nursing, and Texas Board of Pharmacy, as well as the Commissioner of HHSC, and the Attorney General.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

MAY 3, 2022

On August 16, 2021, Ramirez’s attorney inquired whether Ramirez’s pastor would be allowed to pray audibly with him during the execution. The post Supreme Court Favors Religious Liberty in Death Row Case appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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JonathanTurley

APRIL 18, 2022

and she represented Planned Parenthood as a volunteer attorney for the ACLU in 1996-1997. Under Rule 2.003, the grounds for disqualification include, but are not limited to, the following: “(a) The judge is biased or prejudiced for or against a party or attorney. (b) On the other side is Attorney General Dana Nessel (D-Mich.),

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APRIL 29, 2022

The trial transcript includes Tyler’s statement to the court: “I wanted to put on the record that my attorneys are using the defense that I don’t agree with. … Vannoy , James Tyler maintains that his lawyer also conceded Tyler’s guilt over his objection in his August 1996 trial and sentencing.

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JUNE 29, 2022

Esther Sanchez-Gomez is the senior litigation attorney with Giffords Law Center. Not once does he make reference to the person being confronted or, importantly, the circumstances that would make killing — yes, killing a person — in such a confrontation lawful.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

If you are content in your role, you will have more bargaining chips to ask for a raise or more responsibility, and if you aren’t happy, by mastering these skills you will be able to find a firm or attorney that values you. This means that almost anyone can call themselves a paralegal as there is no set requirement to earn that title.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Last year, the court restricted the ability of state prisoners to develop new evidence to support claims that their attorneys failed to investigate leads that could have shown they were factually innocent. Jones involves a federal prisoner who is legally innocent – the conduct a jury found he committed isn’t a crime.

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JonathanTurley

AUGUST 22, 2021

I fail to see the justified basis under controlling legal standards but I may have the bias of a criminal defense attorney. Will the Babbitt standard now apply. Reasonable people could disagree on the shooting. What I object to is the absence of specificity in the facts and answers to satisfy the standards under cases like Tennessee v.

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Conflict of Laws

MAY 31, 2021

The purpose of this write up is to briefly highlight the confusion on the concept of jurisdiction in Nigerian conflict of laws through the lens of a very recently reported case (reported last week) of Attorney General of Yobe State v Maska & Ano r. (“ Maska” ). [2]. 2] (2021) 7 NWLR (Pt. 1776) 535. [3] 1776) 535, 548-9. [4]

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JUNE 7, 2023

Attorney General United States Range has obviously strong analogies to Kanter and could allow now Justice Barrett to revisit the issue in a major new Second Amendment opinion. Here is the opinion: Range v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Petitioners, Texas abortion providers and individuals and organizations that support abortion patients, brought suit in federal court against, among others, the clerks and judges of the courts where enforcement actions can be brought and the Texas attorney general.

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JonathanTurley

APRIL 27, 2022

If UCF’s own attorney—as one intimately familiar with the University’s speech policies—can’t tell whether a particular statement would violate the policy, it seems eminently fair to conclude that the school’s students can’t either.” ’ Oral Arg. at 28:43–33:55. ” Here is the decision: Speech First v.

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JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The lawsuit was brought by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) attorney on behalf of three students at Clovis Community College. The college ordered the removal of flyers promoting Freedom Week in November 2021, a week in which student groups oppose socialism and support conservative causes.

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 14, 2022

I have a newfound respect for the efforts of the attorneys, judges, jurors, and goal in living as an, as giving an accused person a opportunity to have a case heard. For that, I am truly sorry.” He added that Lucci and the court staff had done a great job and that. “I have never gone through trial before. That’s all anyone can ask.

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Patently O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The petition was filed by noted Jones Day attorney Greg Castanias along with former SG Noel Francisco and BMS (Juno) deputy GC Henry Hadad. Famed professor of constitutional law Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley) filed the petition. Filler is the inventor and is also an attorney (and MD and PhD) filed the petition himself.

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JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Professor Bugg is being represented by Utah attorney Jerome Mooney. This is a case worth watching, particularly on the school’s position that it is not enough to avoid “misgendering” or misidentifying students over pronouns. The further requirement to affirmatively require the use of pronouns could give a court pause.

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JonathanTurley

APRIL 2, 2022

million payment in attorney fees. The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million. That was just upheld and the appellate court also upheld an award of $6.2 That comes to $31.2 million not including millions spent by the college to fight this case.

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JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Universities are not arms of the executive branch like the office of the Florida Attorney General or the department of corrections. Indeed, such work has a long tradition of work in the public interest, including death penalty challenges, environmental advocacy, and litigation for equal rights.

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JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The law covers violent crimes, sexual assault, and assault of a child. The law requires that individuals “shall as soon as reasonably possible notify the prosecuting attorney, law enforcement, medical assistance, or other public officials.” For example, Washington state allows for the charging of a misdemeanor.

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 30, 2021

Kevin Steele, the Montgomery County district attorney who convicted Cosby, issued a statement that was embarrassing in its evasion of responsibility. The trial was also undermined by the decision of the trial court to allow women to testify as witnesses on uncharged alleged crimes against Cosby.

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JonathanTurley

MAY 19, 2021

Indeed, after being quoted in a Washington Post article in favor of the Fourth Circuit ruling, I received emails denouncing me as a de facto racist, including one from an attorney condemning me for “defending bigotry under the guise of constitutional freedom.”

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JANUARY 10, 2022

The same majority also concluded that the providers may not sue Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. While Ex parte Young authorizes federal courts to enjoin certain state officials from enforcing state laws, the petitioners do not direct this Court to any enforcement authority the attorney general possesses in connection with S.

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