JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The US Supreme Court refused to block Illinois’ assault weapon and high-capacity magazine ban on Thursday. This decision comes after the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit allowed the ban to go into effect in November. In a one-page order the Supreme Court stated, “The application for a writ of injunction pending certiorari presented to Justice Barrett and by her referred to the Court is denied.” The court also declined to block the ban in May.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Seems like maybe Judge Srinavasan isn't the actual intended audience here. The post Elise Stefanik Demands To Speak To The Manager Of This Here Federal Judiciary appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called for an investigation into allegations that the Indian government was involved in assassination plots in the US and Canada on Friday. In September, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested there was a “potential link” between the government of India and the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“What Sandra Day O’Connor Got Wrong”: Linda Greenhouse has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “What Sandra Day O’Connor Got Wrong” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Indian police on Thursday levelled terrorism charges against four people accused of setting off smoke cans in and around India’s lower house of Parliament, according to local media. The security breach took place on Wednesday when two of the men breached the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour, released yellow gas from canisters and shouted slogans.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Finnish Ministry of the Interior announced on Thursday that all of its land borders with Russia would be closed from December 15 to January 14 due to the surge of illegal immigration, just a few hours after reopening two of the eight border crossings. Due to the surge of illegal immigration at the southeastern border between Finland and Russia, the Finnish government decided on November 16 this year to close four of the eight border crossing points on its eastern border with Russia, which

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“The Most Interesting Part of the New York Times’ Scoop on the Fall of Roe ; The famously secretive court’s operations get a close look”: Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern have this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. And earlier this week, they had a Jurisprudence essay titled “ The Supreme Court Just Took on Abortion Again; It Won’t End Well.” The post “The Most Interesting Part of the New York Times’ Scoop on the Fall of Roe; The famously secretive court’s o

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The government of the Australian state of Tasmania is seeking to ban conversion therapy practices in a recently released draft legislation. The Bill, known as the Justice Miscellaneous (Conversion Practices) Bill 2024, follows the Tasmanian government’s promise last year to render conversion practices illegal after a report from the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute highlighted the potential for harm arising from such practices.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“Justices Thomas and Alito Want a Constitutional Right to Pray Away the Gay”: Law professor Michael C. Dorf has this essay online at Justia’s Verdict. The post “Justices Thomas and Alito Want a Constitutional Right to Pray Away the Gay” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

An Australian appeals court acquitted on Thursday Australian mother Kathleen Folbigg, who was wrongfully convicted of both murder and manslaughter in May 2003 based on the death of her four infant children. In overturning her conviction, the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal cited evidentiary issues with the prosecution’s reliance on circumstantial evidence and the likelihood that the four children died as a result of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“GOP baffled that ‘We Don’t Care if You Die’ is not a winning slogan”: Columnist Alexandra Petri has this essay online at The Washington Post. The post “GOP baffled that ‘We Don’t Care if You Die’ is not a winning slogan” appeared first on How Appealing.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 15, 2023

With just two weeks left in the voting to pick the 15 startups that will go to Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW in February, here are the standings so far. As a reminder, you get to pick the 15 startups out of 25 semifinalists. The 15 startups selected will face off in a live pitch competition that is the opening night event of TECHSHOW, which is Feb. 14-17, 2024, in Chicago.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

“Ohio Supreme Court dismisses AG Yost’s appeal, clears path for abortion ban to be blocked”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. You can access today’s order of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link. The post “Ohio Supreme Court dismisses AG Yost’s appeal, clears path for abortion ban to be blocked” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Danielle DavisRoe | As you transition into the new year, resolve to make your software work better for you with these quick tech tricks. The post 24 Quick Tech Tips to Try in 2024 appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

“16 Disclosures from the New York Times Leak Report About Dobbs “: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “16 Disclosures from the New York Times Leak Report About Dobbs” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Are any other law firms planning to boycott Harvard Law's on-campus recruiting programs over the school's response to antisemitism? The post Boutique Firm Pulls Out Of Harvard Law Recruiting Events Over School’s Response To Campus Antisemitism appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

“Appeals court reinstates CT female high school athletes suit seeking to bar transgender competition”: Edmund H. Mahony of The Hartford Courant has this report. And Daniel Wiessner of Reuters reports that “ US court revives challenge to Connecticut rule on transgender athletes in girls’ sports.” You can access today’s en banc ruling of the U.S.

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Inside the exclusive world of Supreme Court clerks driving America’s legal controversies (Joan Biskupic, CNN) What Sandra Day O’Connor Got Wrong (Linda Greenhouse, The New York Times) Is Compelled Decryption Heading to the Supreme Court?

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“Behind the Scenes at the Dismantling of Roe v. Wade”: Jodi Kantor and Adam Liptak of The New York Times have this report. The post “Behind the Scenes at the Dismantling of Roe v. Wade” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In a decision with a two-to-one split verdict on Thursday, the India Supreme Court suspended the conviction of Afjal Ansari, a member of India’s Parliament from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), in a case filed under the Uttar Pradesh Gangster Act, 2007. While the decision paves the way for Ansari’s potential restoration to the Lok Sabha, it also raises questions over the role of the justice system in safeguarding the rights of the accused, particularly when those individuals hold elect

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It's Friday, Friday, associates getting paid on Friday! The post Biglaw Firm Starts The Weekend Off On The Right Foot By Announcing Raises, Bonuses appeared first on Above the Law.

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OneLegal

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporating courtroom technology into legal practice has never been more important for communication and maintaining credibility. Here's what you should consider when using it trials. The post Courtroom technology and how trial lawyers should use it appeared first on One Legal.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The social interactions that are available at larger firms are much harder to come by at a small law firm. The post Small Firm Lawyers Can Miss Out On Connections Formed At Larger Shops appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A Kentucky-based healthcare system that suffered a ransomware attack in May was hit with a proposed class action alleging it irresponsibly left about 2.5 million people vulnerable to identity theft, credit card fraud and other crimes.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Our latest newsletter also explores millennials' propensity for retirement saving, our latest round of bulls and bears, and, of course, Endless Shrimp. The post Finance Docket: Supreme Court Case Could Torpedo A Future Wealth Tax appeared first on Above the Law.

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