article thumbnail

Plagiarism Police come for Winston & Strawn

Patently O

Additionally, the Opinion emphasizes lawyers’ duties under other ethics rules regarding competence, diligence, candor to the tribunal, and avoidance of frivolous filings. As a result, some copying from secondary sources or prior briefs furthers clients’ interests in efficiency. ” Likewise, in American Institute of Physics v.

Law Firm 124
article thumbnail

Misconduct Charges and Disciplinary Actions Carried Out This Week at Police Departments Around the County

The Crime Report

“Our department understands the tremendous responsibility it has to investigate reported crimes diligently and in a timely manner,” Herold said. An investigation into allegations against eight officers at Golden Valley Police Department in Minnesota led to the firing of one officer and investigation of seven others.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

July 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

Minnesota Court of Appeals Upheld State Approvals for Enbridge Crude Oil Replacement Pipeline. Minnesota v. California Coastal Commission , No. D076956 (Cal. June 23, 2021). The group also argued that concerns about state court bias were amplified in this case. American Petroleum Institute , No. 21-01752 (8th Cir.).

Court 45
article thumbnail

April 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

and Minnesota Federal Courts Remanded Climate Cases Against Fossil Fuel Industry. Two federal district courts—in Minnesota and the District of Columbia—granted motions to remand cases brought by plaintiffs against the fossil fuel industry. Minnesota v. Chevron USA Inc. , 21-15318 (9th Cir. American Petroleum Institute , No.

Court 114