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In a dispute over uncashed MoneyGram checks, Delaware faces the ire of 30 other states

SCOTUSBlog

Share The fate of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed money may depend on the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the term “money order” in an arcane 1974 federal statute. On one side is Delaware. The case, known as Delaware v. For Delaware, the issue is especially important because many businesses are incorporated there.

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Delaware Loses Bid to Keep Uncashed MoneyGram Checks

Constitutional Law Reporter

In Delaware v. Delaware claims it has the power to escheat the proceeds of two financial products sold by banks on behalf of MoneyGram: Agent Checks and Teller’s Checks (collectively, Disputed Instruments). MoneyGram applied the common-law escheatment practices outlined in Texas v. New Jersey , 379 U.S.

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US judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden gun charges

JURIST

.” At the time of Weiss’ appointment, he was a US Attorney for the District of Delaware. The federal gun charges against Hunter Biden, brought in the state of Delaware, stem from the allegations that Hunter Biden lied about his drug addiction on federal firearm purchase forms.

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New York sues New Jersey over compact governing Port of New York and New Jersey

SCOTUSBlog

Share This week we highlight cert petitions (and one original action ) that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether New Jersey can withdraw from its Waterfront Commission Compact with New York concerning governance and law enforcement over the Port of New York and New Jersey. In New York v. However, the U.S.

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4 Ways to Stay Ahead of Email Jam

Paralegal Bootcamp

Microsoft Office is a widely used program among law firms in the United States, and if used to its full potential, Outlook can be an extremely useful tool in your paralegal career. We are multi-tasking masters of drafting documents, researching new or updated statutes and codes, and answering client phone calls all at the same time.

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How to Balance Being a Mom and a Rockstar Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

To meet the requirements for my bachelor’s degree, I had to complete an internship at a law firm. Luckily, I was able to find one and I quickly became like a sponge absorbing the inner workings of how a law firm operates. She continued her education at Delaware Technical Community College earning her Paralegal Certificate in 2017.

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Data on Choice-of-Court Clause Enforcement in US

Conflict of Laws

There are state courts and federal courts, state statutes and federal statutes, state common law and federal common law. The law on this subject is complicated. A clause is contrary to public policy when a statute or a judicial decision declares that enforcement is inconsistent with the policy of the state.

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