Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2023
Successfully implementing legal technology requires careful attention to addressing project management, change management, and adoption challenges. The post 3 Focus Areas For Successful In-House Legal Tech Implementations appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
The US Supreme Court declined Monday to take up the question of whether states can impose schedule-based cash bail on an indigent defendant before allowing their pre-trial release from jail. Bradley Hester originally brought the case Hester v. Gentry in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama with the assistance of the Alabama ACLU, Civil Rights Corps and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Why Supreme Court voting rights decision shocked legal, political worlds”: Robert Barnes and Ann E. Marimow of The Washington Post have this report. The post “Why Supreme Court voting rights decision shocked legal, political worlds” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law on Monday which eliminates book bans, requiring public libraries in the state to ensure they offer a diverse range of materials. House Bill 2789 obligates all libraries to adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. This standard prohibits limiting access to materials because of the “origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation,” mandates offering literature cove
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Codifiers’ Errors and 42 U.S.C. 1983; with relevance to both a 1980 precedent and a recent article by Alex Reinert”: Will Baude has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Codifiers’ Errors and 42 U.S.C. 1983; with relevance to both a 1980 precedent and a recent article by Alex Reinert” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown retires early, ending probe into alleged drunk and obnoxious behaviour; Brown’s sudden retirement was announced by the Canadian Judicial Council, which was investigating a complaint filed by an American man”: Tonda MacCharles of The Toronto Star has this report. Sean Fine of The Globe and Mail of Toronto reports that “ Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown resigns before start of inquiry into alleged harassment.” Christopher Nardi
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
Trial began Monday in a lawsuit brought by 16 youth plaintiffs alleging that the state of Montana has failed to protect them and future generations from the harmful effects of climate change. Held v. Montana is the first constitutional climate suit in US history to make it to trial, as similar actions in nearly every state have been dismissed. In their complaint, the plaintiffs argue that they “have been and will continue to be harmed by the dangerous impacts of fossil fuels and the climat
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“SJC justice to retire early, giving Healey first chance to name member of state’s highest court”: Matt Stout of The Boston Globe has this report. The post “SJC justice to retire early, giving Healey first chance to name member of state’s highest court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
South Africa’s ruling political party, the African National Congress (ANC), expelled its former Secretary General Ace Magashule on Monday due to allegations of monetary misconduct, abuse of power and violations of fundamental values held by the group. ANC previously suspended Magashule in May under their “step-aside” policy , which requires individuals in ANC leadership positions to step down from their roles when faced with criminal charges.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“‘Clerical error’ cuts judges’ pay in Louisiana Legislature’s chaotic budget approval”: Julie O’Donoghue of the Louisiana Illuminator has this report. The post “‘Clerical error’ cuts judges’ pay in Louisiana Legislature’s chaotic budget approval” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
The UN International Children’s Emergency Fund ( UNICEF) acknowledged that they were investigating reports that the Taliban was refusing non-governmental organizations (NGOs) aid for education in some areas in a Thursday statement to the press. A recent report from the Associated Press cites to a WhatsApp voice note from a senior Taliban education official describing how the Taliban is looking to remove aid from several international NGOs supporting trained teachers in favor of having sele
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“31. Emergency Applications and the Merits: A common defense of the Supreme Court’s aggressive granting of emergency relief is that the justices are just previewing the merits; Thursday’s Alabama redistricting ruling was another counterexample.” Steve Vladeck has this post at his “One First” Substack site. The post “31.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
Guatemala’s First High-Risk Appeals Chamber mandated the release of three military officers who were previously convicted of crimes against humanity Friday, directly contravening a March ruling from t he Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR). This legal development has sparked considerable debate, raising concerns regarding potential infringements of human rights and violations of Guatemala’s international obligations.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Roberts isn’t an institutionalist. He’s a weather vane.” Columnist Jennifer Rubin has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “Roberts isn’t an institutionalist. He’s a weather vane.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JUNE 12, 2023
Thailand’s Election Commission is investigating Prime Ministerial frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat over his alleged ownership of media company shares, AFP reported Monday. The commission will investigate whether Pita held media company shares while standing as a Thai House of Representatives candidate, which is against the law. Pita has downplayed the problem, claiming that the company, ITV, is not a functioning media business and that his stakes in the corporation have since been transferred.
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Ohio Supreme Court partially OKs ballot language for plan to make it harder to amend constitution”: Haley BeMiller of The Columbus Dispatch has this report on a per curiam opinion that a partially divided Supreme Court of Ohio issued today. Update : In other coverage, Andrew J. Tobias of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that “ State Issue 1 ballot language must be rewritten, Ohio Supreme Court rules.” The post “Ohio Supreme Court partially OKs ballot language for
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2023
Good luck with that oil spill. The post Jeff Clark Said The DC Bar Couldn’t Discipline Him. The Court Disagreed. appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Time Is Running Out for John Roberts and the Supreme Court”: Law professor Erwin Chemerinsky has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “Time Is Running Out for John Roberts and the Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2023
Thanks to passkeys, the days of passwords will soon be numbered. The post Passwords May Be Extinct Sooner Than You Think appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed? The Supreme Court will soon consider whether to hear an appeal of a ruling striking down a domestic-violence law under the Second Amendment.” Adam Liptak will have this new installment of his “Sidebar” column in Tuesday’s edition of The New York Times.
Above The Law
JUNE 12, 2023
What happened to keeping business and pleasure separate? The post Attorney-Client Privilege Isn’t The Only Relationship YSL Defendants Are Having With The Law appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“Justices Thomas and Sotomayor, who say they benefitted from affirmative action, divide on its future; Sotomayor, who has praised Thomas, described their differences as philosophical”: Devin Dwyer and Patty See of ABC News have this report. The post “Justices Thomas and Sotomayor, who say they benefitted from affirmative action, divide on its future; Sotomayor, who has praised Thomas, described their differences as philosophical” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
JUNE 12, 2023
As the fraud case against Alex Murdaugh continues to play out, the evidence and narrative presented at his murder trial earlier this year may provide lessons for law firms on implementing robust internal controls that can detect and prevent similar kinds of fraud, say Travis Casner and Helga Zauner at Weaver and Tidwell.
HowAppealing
JUNE 12, 2023
“John Roberts Just Told Congress How to Fix Bad Supreme Court Decisions”: David H. Gans has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “John Roberts Just Told Congress How to Fix Bad Supreme Court Decisions” appeared first on How Appealing.
Law 360
JUNE 12, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that faulty yet reasonable compliance views can trigger False Claims Act liability is undermining defense bar positions in wide-ranging contexts, including a new circuit split over FCA cases involving kickbacks, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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