JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A federal district court in Missouri Monday issued a preliminary injunction halting the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10 states. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule on November 5 revising the requirements Medicare- and Medicaid-certified providers have to meet in order to continue to participate in the programs.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Will Opinion Announcements Fade Away? Opinion announcements from the bench, a long tradition that is an important part of justices’ public roles, may become a thing of the past.” Tony Mauro has this post at his “The Marble Palace Blog.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Tuesday ruled 7-4 in favor of a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines. The case, Duncan v. Bonta, concerns the importation, possession, and sale of magazines containing more than ten bullets. California Penal Code section 32310 prohibits possession of such high-capacity magazines. The plaintiffs in the case argued that the law violates the Second Amendment, the Takings Clause, and the Due Process Clause.
CourtTechBulletin
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
From "not the usual ABA (American Bar Association)" the courts normally hear from, it is good to know that the Bankers are thinking about the criminal justice system. The American Bankers Association share via press release on November 10 2021 their new whitepaper. Read more ».
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa vetoed Tuesday a bill permitting physician assisted death. This was the second time that Sousa vetoed the bill, which sought to amend Portugal’s Criminal Code to allow doctors to assist terminally ill patients with ending their lives. Upon rejecting the bill, Sousa sent a letter to the President of Portugal’s Assembly.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The US Supreme Court Monday rejected a request to block a COVID-19 vaccine mandate being implemented by Mass General Brigham, a large Massachusetts hospital system. The employees of Mass General Brigham made the request last week following the hospital’s refusal to grant employees individual exemptions, both religious and medical, to the hospital system’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“I Once Urged the Supreme Court to Overturn Roe. I’ve Changed My Mind.” Law professor Charles Fried has this guest essay online at The New York Times.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The UN Secretary-General Ant ó nio Guterres, at the second session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction on Monday, called on all Middle East states to put into reality the vision of a region with no weapons of mass destruction. Guterres stated that “achieving a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction will eliminate the possibilities of nuclear conflicts in the region and contrib
ABA Journal
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
In a closed session, the council of the ABA's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar recently voted in favor of allowing law…
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A Frankfurt court Tuesday found an Iraqi national who was part of Islamic State (IS) guilty of genocide against the Yazidi minority, sentencing him to life imprisonment for killing a five-year-old girl. This was the first time that a court convicted an individual for committing genocide against the Yazidi minority. The 29-year-old, Taha al-Jumailly, was found guilty of crimes against humanity resulting in the death of the Yazidi people.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Court hears Steven Donziger’s criminal appeal in Chevron saga”: Sebastien Malo of Reuters has this report. You can download the audio of today’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit via this link (106 MB mp3 audio file).
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Monday disclosed its decision to impose a penalty of over £17 million on Clearview AI for breaching UK data protection laws. The ICO conducted a joint investigation with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to determine how Clearview AI has been using images data scraped from the internet and biometrics for facial recognition.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Seventh Circuit hears challenge to Obama Presidential Center; Opposed by park conservationists, the proposed campus is set to serve as both a presidential library and museum and will also feature walking paths and a private event space”: David Wells of Courthouse News Service has this report. You can access the audio of today’s oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul comments on a new report by Human Rights Watch on Taliban killings of former government officers despite an announced “amnesty.” For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Whatever Happened to the Exceptions for Rape and Incest? New abortion bans are stricter than ever before.” Law professors Michele Goodwin and Mary Ziegler have this essay online at The Atlantic.
JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced Monday that it was increasing resources for humanitarian aid for migrants on the Poland-Belarus border, in addition to providing additional options for repatriation and voluntary return to their home countries. The IOM estimates that there are currently 2,000 migrants on the border and that many are vulnerable to increasingly cold winter weather.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“An Abortion Crossroads at the Supreme Court: The Court must consider the Constitution and long-time precedent.” This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.
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JURIST
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Human Rights Watch released a report Sunday stating that the Central African Republic government should coordinate with UN peacekeepers to ensure that war crimes suspect Hassan Bouba is returned to custody. Bouba, a minister and former rebel group leader in the Central African Republic, was released from detention in defiance of court orders and escorted home by national gendarmes on November 26.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Supreme Court Weighs a Type of Damages Schools Can Face in Civil Rights Lawsuits”: Mark Walsh of Education Week has this report. The U.S. Supreme Court has posted online the transcript and audio of today’s oral argument in Cummings v. Premier Rehab , No. 20-219.
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Pakistan police by Ghooost via Flickr. As Afghanistan continues to spiral into chaos, the fate of neighboring Pakistan is a growing source of concern. But there is one area that Western governments often overlook in developing a response to regional instability and the threat of terrorism: a weak and corrupt criminal justice system. Pakistan’s modern slavery problem , combined with violence that continues to blight the lives of women and girls, has strained the capacity of the police service to
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“The Supreme Court Is Poised to Sabotage the Administrative State; This week, the high court will take up the matter of Chevron deference — the judicial doctrine that currently allows the executive branch to function”: Matt Ford has this report online at The New Republic.
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LawSites
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
For all the money being poured into legal technology development these days, woefully little gets spent on technology designed to enhance access to justice for low-income Americans. That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“Inside the Last Abortion Clinic in Mississippi: The clinic, which is busier than ever, is at the center of a Supreme Court case that could lead to one of the most consequential decisions on abortion rights in decades.” Rick Rojas of The New York Times has this report.
The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
As Washington D.C. struggles with an ongoing flood of fatal overdoses, forensic analysts in the District have identified a new and highly potent family of synthetic opioids called protonitazene and isotonitazene, both of which are estimated to be at least several times more powerful than fentanyl, reports the Washington Post. As yet, there is no indication that the new drugs, known as “nitazenes,” are widespread, and fentanyl remains the primary threat to opioid users in D.C., but their discover
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“John Roberts and the Abortion Precedents: The chief justice has a chance to protect the Supreme Court, strike a blow for democracy, and overturn bad decisions.” Edward Whelan has this essay online at The Wall Street Journal.
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The Crime Report
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that sexual assaults, physical attacks, and other hostile behaviors in schools rose significantly in several school years prior to the pandemic, reports Education Week. Hate crimes, in particular, which frequently involve students targeted based on their race, national origin, or sexual orientation, increased by an estimated 81 percent in K-12 public schools between the 2015-16 and 2017-18 school years.
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
“U.S. appeals court upholds California’s ban on large-capacity firearms magazines”: Maura Dolan of The Los Angeles Times has this report. Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle reports that “ Federal court upholds California law banning large-capacity gun magazines.” Dale Kasler and Lara Korte of The Sacramento Bee report that “ California ban on high-capacity firearm magazines upheld; Big win for gun control advocates.” Don Thompson of The Associated
The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
OTB is headed into the metaverse. The Italian fashion group that owns Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Jil Sander, Viktor & Rolf, and Amiri announced on Tuesday that it has formed a new business unit: Brave Virtual Xperience (“BVX”), which will be entirely dedicated to the development of products, projects and experiences designed for the metaverse , as brands ranging from sportswear giants to luxury fashion houses continue to test the waters of the virtual world in an attempt to engage with
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