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JUNE 18, 2023

In a slip opinion on Friday, the US Supreme Court declared that a federal sentencing law gives district courts discretion to impose either concurrent or consecutive sentences for certain drug-related crimes. The case is an appeal from the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Justice Ketanji Brown authored the unanimous opinion. The Court ruled that 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(D)(ii) ‘s ban on concurrent sentences does not apply to offenses under 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) and that district courts

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JUNE 18, 2023

“The Two Teds — Episode 7 — How to Argue Before the U.S. Supreme Court”: Gibson Dunn has posted this podcast episode online. The post “The Two Teds — Episode 7 — How to Argue Before the U.S. Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

JUNE 18, 2023

Reporter Sans Frontieres (RSF), also known as Reporters Without Borders, announced Sunday that Algerian media mogul Ihsane El Kadi had his prison sentence extended to seven years by the Algerian Court of Appeal. The ruling comes a month after a court sentenced El Kadi to five years in prison and ordered his media company dissolved. El Kadi’s company, Interface Médias, managed both Radio M and Maghreb Émergent.

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JUNE 18, 2023

“The Supreme Court Finally Strikes the Right Balance on Voting Rights”: Columnist David French has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “The Supreme Court Finally Strikes the Right Balance on Voting Rights” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JUNE 18, 2023

UN Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence stated on Friday that countries need to investigate and prosecute people smugglers and human traffickers after 400 to 750 migrants were on a fishing boat that capsized 50 miles from Pylos, a southern coastal town in Greece. The disaster resulted in 78 people deceased and 104 survived, but many more are missing.

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JURIST

JUNE 18, 2023

The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can retain its power to dismiss third-party federal whistleblower actions filed on behalf of the government under the False Claims Act (FCA). The FCA allows whistleblowers to sue on behalf of the government to recover taxpayer funds paid under false pretenses, with the whistleblowers able to receive a portion of the damages.

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JUNE 18, 2023

“Anti-abortion leader suggests ousting 3 Iowa Supreme Court justices, echoing removals in 2010”: Stephen Gruber-Miller of The Des Moines Register has this report , along with an article headlined “ ‘Disappointment is an understatement’: Kim Reynolds reacts to Iowa Supreme Court abortion decision.” The post “Anti-abortion leader suggests ousting 3 Iowa Supreme Court justices, echoing removals in 2010” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

JUNE 18, 2023

The National Education Union (NEU) announced on Saturday that teachers in England will be striking nationally on the 5th and 7th of July due to “inadequate” pay. The strike action would result in many schools fully or partially closing. The NEU are demanding pay increases that are above the current UK inflation rate, extra bonuses to ensure that future pay rises do not come from the schools current budget and extra support for pupil resources and equipment.

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JUNE 18, 2023

The Visible College of International Lawyers and the HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention –Conference in Bonn The HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention has been the subject of an ever-growing body of academic research and discussion ever since it was signed; but due to the pandemic, almost all of it had to happen in writing. Just in time for its entry into force, though, and thus perfectly timed, the first international conference on the HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Cornerstones – Prospects – Outlook took

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JUNE 18, 2023

Author: Aishwarya Patil | Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai This Talent Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a formal contract outlining the relationship and responsibilities between an Artist, Agency, and the Client. It is a document stipulating that the agency will seek employment opportunities for the artist and negotiate contracts on their behalf for a commission of the artist’s earnings.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 18, 2023

A Massachusetts woman has been convicted and sentenced to time served in federal court in Boston for trying to sell multiple firearms to prohibited persons who cannot legally be sold guns under the Gun Control Act, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Joshua Levy announced last week. Leticia Alcantra, a Massachusetts firearms dealer, attempted to sell at least nine firearms, including a semi-automatic rifle, to undercover individuals working with law enforcement.

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Broadcast Law Blog

JUNE 18, 2023

Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Technology Committee announced that it will hold a hearing on June 22, 2023 on the nomination of Anna Gomez to fill the long-vacant seat on the FCC, as well as on the renominations of Commissioners Carr and Starks.

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JUNE 18, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, a German court has ordered the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cologne pay 300,000 euros in compensation to a former altar boy who was abused by a member of the Cologne clergy, reports the Associated Press. Eckigar Tisch , a German victims’ association, celebrated the state court’s ruling, noting in a statement that it represents an “important signal” for similar cases in Germany by establishing that the “church is liable for the crimes” committed by clergy.

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JUNE 18, 2023

“Supreme Court considers recoil from landmark gun rights ruling; After lower court rulings struck down longstanding gun restrictions, the Biden administration asks justices to uphold restrictions on people with domestic violence restraining orders”: Lawrence Hurley of NBC News has this report. The post “Supreme Court considers recoil from landmark gun rights ruling; After lower court rulings struck down longstanding gun restrictions, the Biden administration asks justices to up

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JURIST

JUNE 18, 2023

The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation on Friday of a European Parliament resolution that supported democracy and human rights in Hong Kong. The resolution was in response to political repression in Hong Kong, and raised the issue of sanctions against Chinese politicians who have violated human rights. A large majority of the European Parliament supported the resolution.

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JUNE 18, 2023

“The Worst Trump Judge In America Is James Ho; The only thing James Ho wants more than to play a cancel culture victim on TV is the Supreme Court nomination he hopes will follow”: James LaRock has this post at Balls and Strikes, his second in a series. The post “The Worst Trump Judge In America Is James Ho; The only thing James Ho wants more than to play a cancel culture victim on TV is the Supreme Court nomination he hopes will follow” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

JUNE 18, 2023

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Friday signed S.B. No. 17. The bill prohibits state funded universities and colleges from operating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and offices. The bill is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. According to the bill, institutions are barred from considering “race, sex, color, or ethnicity” in hiring practices.

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JUNE 18, 2023

The Irish Green Party followed many on the left around the world, including our own Democratic Party, this week and came out for censorship and speech controls. Indeed, the party went full Orwellian as its chairwoman Pauline O’Reilly called for “restricting freedom” to protect it. O’Reilly’s comments are part of the introduction of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022.

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JUNE 18, 2023

A Harvard/Harris poll is bad news for Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Justice Department. The poll shows that 55% of Americans believe Trump’s indictment is politically motivated and 56% believe that it constitutes election interference. The poll captures the level of distrust for the Justice Department and further demonstrates what I described yesterday as the failure of Merrick Garland at the midpoint of his tenure as Attorney General.

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