JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies on Thursday for transporting 33,000 migrants from Texas. In the filing to the New York Supreme Court, Adams’ administration accuses Texas of violating New York Social Services Law as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to expel migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2024
“Fishermen go to Supreme Court saying they may lose family business over federal regulation; Case challenges 1984 Chevron ruling that requires judges to defer to federal agencies”: Alex Swoyer and Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times have this report. The post “Fishermen go to Supreme Court saying they may lose family business over federal regulation; Case challenges 1984 Chevron ruling that requires judges to defer to federal agencies” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Serbian Ministry of Defence announced Thursday the launch of an initiative to bring back mandatory military service in Serbia. Serbia had mandatory military service for male citizens until 2010. The mandatory military service requirement applied to men. The length of service varied, but it was typically around six months. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Serbia Miloš Vučević announced the launch of the official initiative to restore mandatory military service after 13 yea
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2024
“Michael Avenatti asks 2nd Circuit to dump conviction for cheating Stormy Daniels; The disbarred California attorney says his wire fraud and identity theft convictions should be reversed because of the trial judge’s ‘prejudicial’ instructions to jurors”: Josh Russell 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
JANUARY 5, 2024
Hong Kong activist Chu Kai-poon pleaded guilty on Thursday to two counts of sedition at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts. Chu was previously arrested on November 27 by national security police at the Hong Kong International Airport for wearing a shirt with “seditious wording.” He was then charged on November 29 with two counts of sedition.
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JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced on Wednesday plans for a national referendum to implement stricter anti-crime legislation and tighten security measures in a bid to curb an upward trend of escalating crime rates and violence in the country. In a letter addressed to the Constitutional Court of the South American country, Noboa submitted 11 draft questions to be considered for the referendum.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2024
“Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility”: Joan Biskupic of CNN has this news analysis. The post “Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
Sierra Leone prosecutors charged former President Ernest Bai Koroma with treason and other crimes on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a failed military coup that took place on November 26, 2023. The announcement of the charges against Koroma comes a day after 12 other individuals, including Koroma’s former bodyguard, were charged with similar offenses.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2024
“Uber’s Consumer Contract Faces Hostile Massachusetts High Court; Company claims pop-up arbitration agreement is enforceable; Victim of car crash asks court to green light $60 million lawsuit”: Allie Reed of Bloomberg Law has this report. You can view the video of today’s oral argument before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts via this link.
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JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday released the draft Press and Registration of Periodicals Rules, 2024, for a 30-day consultation period until February 4. The draft rules authorize the Press Registrar General (PRG), an official responsible for maintaining a register of newspapers, to conduct or authorize central government officers for inspections.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2024
“Pa. Superior Court’s Next Leader Looks Ahead to Looming Challenges in Coming Years; ‘The other big challenge that I’m particularly attuned to is making sure that we are developing a lot of younger attorneys who are capable and proficient at oral argument,’ Lazarus said”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report.
LDA PRO
JANUARY 5, 2024
In the intricate dance of landlord-tenant relationships, the issuance of a past due rental notice can be a pivotal moment. As the legal landscape evolves, especially with considerations like eviction moratoriums, the expertise offered by LDA Pro Legal becomes increasingly vital. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the nuances of past due rental notices, the challenges they pose, and how LDA Pro Legal steps in to provide assistance.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2024
“Idaho Can’t Enforce Abortion ‘Trafficking’ Ban During Appeal”: Mary Anne Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Idaho Can’t Enforce Abortion ‘Trafficking’ Ban During Appeal” appeared first on How Appealing.
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JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Taliban have arrested women in Afghanistan for wearing “bad hijab” for the first time since coming to power, according to voice notes received Thursday by the AP from a spokesperson from the Taliban government’s Vice and Virtue Ministry. A year after they took power in 2021, the Taliban issued a strict dress code. Spokesperson Abdul Ghafar Farooq informed the AP that the ministry has received complaints about women not adhering to the correct hijab.
Above The Law
JANUARY 5, 2024
From the look-who's-(capable-of)-talking-(without-fear-of-being-fined) dept. The post Federal Court Says First Amendment Protects Engineers Who Offer Expert Testimony Without A License appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
India Supreme Court dismissed Thursday a Special Leave Petition by the Indian National Congress, India’s largest opposition party, Spokesperson Pawan Khera, seeking quashing of a criminal complaint against him over remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A special leave petition, given under Article 136 of the Indian Constitution, is a request seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court, typically filed when a litigant wants to challenge a lower court’s decision.
ABA Journal
JANUARY 5, 2024
Reese’s labeling portrays its specially shaped chocolate peanut butter products as pumpkins, ghosts, bats and footballs, but the carved chocolate designs shown on the package…
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JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
India raised concerns on Thursday over reports of extortion calls received by Indians located in Canada. The Indian business community had reported receiving extortion calls since early December. In a weekly media briefing, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal raised concerns over the reports of extortion calls reportedly being received by the Indian business community in Canada.
Above The Law
JANUARY 5, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to HHS asking it to rethink its appeal of a recent federal district court decision that limits the use of “copay accumulators” — which are programs insurers use to prevent medication copay assistance from counting toward patients’ deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
The President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko assented on Wednesday to comprehensive amendments to the l aw “ On the President of the Republic of Belarus ,” which tightened the requirements for a presidential candidate within the country. Under the amended law, only a person aged 40 years or older, who is a citizen of the Republic of Belarus by birth with the right to vote, is eligible to stand for presidential elections.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 5, 2024
Joe Pirrotta | For those resolving to adopt AI this year, here are practical tips to help that resolution stick. The post 5 Resolutions for Adopting AI in 2024 appeared first on Attorney at Work.
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JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
Amnesty International welcomed Thursday the indictment of three senior commanders of Carabineros de Chile for their purported involvement in the disproportionate and unlawful repressive response to mass protests in Chile in late 2019. Carabineros de Chile is Chile’s national police force, responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and ensuring the safety and security of the country’s citizens.
LawSites
JANUARY 5, 2024
What were the top stories and trends of 2023 in legal tech and innovation? Our roundtable panel of journalists and bloggers will share their picks during today’s year-end edition of Legaltech Week. The show is live at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Y ou can sign up free here to attend. Register once and you are signed up for all future sessions. You can also catch prior episodes as a podcast or on YouTube.
JURIST
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Indian Supreme Court dismissed Thursday a habeas corpus petition by one of the family members of Nikhil Gupta for his release from detention in the Czech Republic. Gupta has been accused of plotting the murder of pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Habeas corpus petitions are a legal mechanism that protects an individual’s right to be free from unlawful detention or imprisonment.
Above The Law
JANUARY 5, 2024
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