JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that civil immigration detainees employed in private facilities must be treated as legal employees and are thus entitled to the minimum wage stipulated by the state. The case, Ugochukwu Goodluck Nwauzor, et al v. The GEO Group, Inc. , scrutinized the compensation practices of the GEO Group , a Florida-based private detention operator that manages the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NIPC) in Tacoma, Washington.

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LDA PRO

DECEMBER 22, 2023

14 Day Notice to Move Out : The intricacies of landlord-tenant relationships often manifest during critical moments, and one such juncture is the issuance of a 14-day notice to move out. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the nuances of this notice, examining its significance, the legal landscape surrounding it, and the invaluable assistance offered by LDA Pro Legal.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

A former Colombian soldier pleaded guilty on Friday to two charges related to the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise. Mario Antonio Palacios Palacios was among a group of gunmen who attacked the president’s home in the early hours of July 7, 2021. Moise died in the attack, and the president’s wife, Martine, was injured as well.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

One of the ABA Journal's most precious assets is our access to engaged legal professionals with a knack for writing and a point of view to share. With that in mind, we launched our Your Voice section in 2018, inviting guest columnists to spark conversations about issues relevant to the profession. Your Voice is chock-full of five years of evergreen advice and thought-provoking pieces of writing, but these 10 were the most read from 2023.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The High Court of Justice of Suriname upheld on Wednesday a 20-year prison sentence for former President Desi Bouterse in connection with the murder of 15 political opponents during his regime in the 1980s. Bouterse, who served as president of the sovereign state from 2010 to 2020, initially rose to power as Suriname’s de facto leader from 1980 to 1987 after launching a coup and establishing military rule.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The EU’s top court Thursday ruled that a chamber of the Polish Supreme Court, the Extraordinary Review and Public Affairs Chamber, “ does not constitute a ‘court or tribunal’ for the purposes of EU law.” The Extraordinary Review Chamber was held to “not have the status of an independent and impartial tribunal” due to the process by which its judges are appointed.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

“Hon. Felix Frankfurter & the Idea of Judicial Self-Restraint: Then & Now in Federal & State Courts.” The Historical Society of the NY Courts has posted this video on YouTube. The post “Hon. Felix Frankfurter & the Idea of Judicial Self-Restraint: Then & Now in Federal & State Courts.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The lower house of India’s Parliament, the Lok Sabha, passed the Telecommunications Bill, 2023. The bill passed on Wednesday through a voice vote after the government hailed the bill as one of the biggest reforms in the sector. Meanwhile, critics of the bill have voiced privacy and freedom of expression concerns due to the bill’s ability to grant the government broad control over telecommunications.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

“Clarence Thomas: The Best and Most Incorruptible Supreme Court Justice in U.S. History; 116 people have served on the Supreme Court and Justices Thomas is the best.” Steven Calabresi has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Clarence Thomas: The Best and Most Incorruptible Supreme Court Justice in U.S. History; 116 people have served on the Supreme Court and Justices Thomas is the best.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Good thing TX GOP decided to keep this guy around, huh? The post Texas AG Ken Paxton Subpoenas Seattle Hospital Because Who Cares About Personal Jurisdiction When You Have Trans Kids To Bash appeared first on Above the Law.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

“Fed. Circuit’s Newman, 96, Fights Colleagues From Sideline”: Michael Shapiro of Bloomberg Law has this report. The post “Fed. Circuit’s Newman, 96, Fights Colleagues From Sideline” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hopefully you're going to have some time over the winter holidays to cozy up with a good story. We've curated a list of some of our favorite web and print long reads from 2023. There's a mix of popular features and some under-the-radar stories that you may have missed.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

“Pa. Justices Nix ‘Industry Standards’ As Defense”: Matthew Santoni of Law360 has this report (subscription required for access). The post “Pa. Justices Nix ‘Industry Standards’ As Defense” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Country singer Andy Stone, A.K.A Vince Vance, has renewed his lawsuit against Mariah Carey, which claims that her holiday hit ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ infringes the copyright of his song with the same name. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler discuss this case on this episode of The Briefing. Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel or listen to this podcast episode here.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

“We’ve Had an Insurrectionist President Before”: Richard Tofel has this post online at Medium. The post “We’ve Had an Insurrectionist President Before” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Not every instance of incorrect citation involves a lawyer twirling a mustache and cackling in a sinister fashion. The post Lawyers Can Innocently Cite To Nonexistent Authorities appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 22, 2023

“We granted allowance of appeal to consider whether evidence of a product’s compliance with industry and governmental safety standards is admissible in products liability cases following this Court’s decision in Tincher v. Omega Flex, Inc. , 104 A.3d 328 (Pa. 2014).” So begins the Opinion Announcing the Judgment of the Court that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued today in Sullivan v.

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Law 360

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Crowell & Moring LLP has reached a settlement with Walgreens in a bitter dispute stemming from a nine-figure arbitration award against the pharmacy chain, according to an order issued Friday in Washington, D.C., Superior Court.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The ABA Journal hosts the Mind Your Business column to facilitate lawyers talking to other lawyers about the business side of law. We had 12 contributions in 2023, and we've put together this roundup as a perfect way to help readers get in a growth mindset for 2024. Please enjoy, and scroll to the bottom to see how you could share your own wisdom next year.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

With only a few spots at this upper echelon of Supreme Court practice, how do attorneys get repeat player experience? The post The Echo Chamber Grows appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Looking for a new listen? We've picked our favorite 2023 episodes from each of the ABA Journal's three podcasts, one of which is bidding adieu after a 13-year run. If this whets your appetite, find all our past episodes on our podcast page. You can also check out more legal podcasts from our partners at Legal Talk Network.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tis the season to get back to the office, worms! The post Biglaw Firm Orders Attorneys Back To Office Next Week, Cancels Vacation Carryover Policy appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

DECEMBER 22, 2023

ChristianaCare will pay $47.1 million to settle allegations brought by its former chief compliance officer accusing the Delaware-based healthcare provider of engaging in a kickback scheme with private neonatology physicians, attorneys representing the whistleblower said Thursday.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Thus far, all firms that Blum has sued have bowed to his desires to essentially eliminate their DEI employment policies. The post Edward Blum Might Not Be Done Suing Law Firms Over Their Diversity Programming After All appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 22, 2023

A lawyer who was formerly on the faculty at Loyola University Chicago has persuaded a federal judge that he deserves a judgment of acquittal in…

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