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MAY 18, 2021

The Attorney General of Zimbabwe filed an appeal Monday with the nation’s Supreme Court after the High Court’s recent ruling against the government. On May 15, the High Court held that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s five-year extension of Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s tenure was illegal. Mnangagwa exercised his executive power to grant Justice Malaba an extension on his term under the newly-authorized Amendment 2, which grants the executive authority to extend judges’

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MAY 18, 2021

“Breyer Worries Retiring Could Add to Polarization. Would It? The Supreme Court’s oldest justice has hinted that he may decline to step down, defying activists’ pressure. His reasoning would be hotly debated on the left.” Giovanni Russonello has this “On Politics” essay online at The New York Times.

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JURIST

MAY 18, 2021

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill Monday allowing those with concealed weapons permits to carry their firearms openly in public. In a statement, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said , “the Open Carry with Training Act does not change the law on who can carry a firearm. Rather, it merely changes the way a CWP holder can carry a handgun in public in South Carolina.” The law requires the completion of a training program and a background check to ob

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MAY 18, 2021

“The Justices Take Up Abortion; The result in the Mississippi case is hard to predict”: This editorial will appear in Wednesday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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JURIST

MAY 18, 2021

A Minnesota judge has set the tentative trial date for former police officer Kim Potter for December 6, pending any scheduling conflicts. Kim Potter, a 26-year-old police veteran in the state, was arrested in April following the killing of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man. On April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright was pulled over by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Anthony Luckey and his Field Training Officer, Kimberly Ann Potter, for having expired tags on his vehicle.

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MAY 18, 2021

The Supreme Court released Monday its opinion in CIC Services v. Internal Revenue Service clarifying two seemingly conflicting provisions of the Anti-Injunction Act (AIA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The Court held in favor of CIC Services, holding that the suit is not under the scope of the AIA: “CIC’s suit aims to enjoin a standalone reporting requirement, whose violation may result in both tax penalties and criminal punishment.

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MAY 18, 2021

“Kentucky Supreme Court lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for state court system”: Joe Sonka of The Courier Journal of Louisville, Kentucky has this report. And Cameron Knight of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that “ Kentucky judges can set their own rules on masks and distancing, new rule says.” You can access today’s order of the Supreme Court of Kentucky at this link.

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LawTechnologyToday

MAY 18, 2021

It is no news that small businesses are one of the main targets of hacks and other cyberattacks. Many cyber criminals focus on small businesses because they haven’t found their footing in their industry and are trying to find their way around the market. So many of them fail to ensure that they put a proper strategy in place for their cybersecurity.

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MAY 18, 2021

“Wisconsin Supreme Court: No immunity for bar patron who threw out drunken trespasser who fell and hit his head.” Bruce Vielmetti of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued today.

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MAY 18, 2021

Amazon has carved out for itself a unique position as the leading online marketplace. With that success comes a great responsibility to help snuff out sales of counterfeit goods.

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MAY 18, 2021

Charging more for women’s antiperspirants than for men’s antiperspirants doesn’t violate Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act, Eighth Circuit rules: You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit at this link.

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MAY 18, 2021

What's The Opposite Of "A Credit To The Profession"? Oh, this guy. I Thought Legal Professionals Were Supposed To Be Precise With Their Language? AI shouldn't be a catchall. Back To The Office. NEXT WEEK??? Jones Day wants the office routine to start up again. Biglaw Firm Reportedly On The Hook For Massive Settlement: To ousted CBS CEO Les Moonves. Man Dies By Suicide In Court: Just awful.

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MAY 18, 2021

The case of the Remington rifle that fired without anyone pulling the trigger will not be heading to trial: You can access today’s ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit at this link.

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The Crime Report

MAY 18, 2021

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced the creation of a COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to crack down in those who take advantage of federal benefits given to those financially suffering during the pandemic. With an estimated over $63 billion lost to pandemic-related fraud, the establishment of the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force would enforce a “whole-of-government” approach to identifying and recovering funds lost due to fraud.

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MAY 18, 2021

“Harvard urges Supreme Court to sit out affirmative action case”: Deirdre Fernandes has this article in today’s edition of The Boston Globe. Patricia Hurtado of Bloomberg News reports that “ Harvard Urges Supreme Court to Back 40 Years of Race in Admissions.” And Colleen Walsh of The Harvard Gazette reports that “ Harvard argues admissions suit isn’t worthy of Supreme Court review; Brief notes two lower courts have rejected bias allegations in University

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MAY 18, 2021

Kaszuba v. Hirshfeld (Supreme Court 2021) [ Petition for Certiorari ][ FedCir Decision ]. This pending petition for certiorari involves a trademark registration dispute between Kaszuba (HOLLYWOOD BEER) and Hollywood Vodka LLC (HOLLYWOOD VODKA). Kaszuba first registered his mark (albeit on the Secondary Register). Later, HVL was denied registration — in part because of the existence of the Kaszuba’s mark.

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MAY 18, 2021

“Supreme Court Gives Big Oil a Win in Climate Fight With Cities; But in the case, filed by the city of Baltimore, the high court gave the fossil fuel industry far less than it had asked for”: John Schwartz has this article in today’s edition of The New York Times.

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MAY 18, 2021

Payouts for legal malpractice claims are at an all-time high, according to a new survey by insurance broker Ames & Gough.

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MAY 18, 2021

“The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority is about to show us its true colors”: Law professors Leah Litman and Melissa Murray have this op-ed in today’s edition of The Washington Post.

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The Crime Report

MAY 18, 2021

Two sheriff’s deputies in South Carolina have been fired for their role in the death of Jamal Sutherland, a Black man on whom they used pepper spray and Tasers after he was taken to jail from a mental health facility in January, reports the New York Times. The actions of the deputies while they tried to remove the man from a jail cell — shown in graphic video footage that was released last week by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office — touched off protests and prompted calls for changes to how

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MAY 18, 2021

“Brett Kavanaugh’s latest decision should alarm liberals; The Court’s new median justice really doesn’t care about precedent”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox.

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Hoban Law Group

MAY 18, 2021

Every merger or acquisition transaction is unique. Nevertheless, businesses seeking to buy, sell, or merge with, another business will face common contract provisions and structures. The content of these provisions will be different from deal to deal and from company to company. Businesses undertaking a merger or acquisition should work with competent corporate attorneys or M&A attorneys to be sure their contract is comprehensive and protects their interests.

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MAY 18, 2021

“Face Masks and the First Amendment: They’ve become a form of political expression; That makes mandates constitutionally suspect.” David B. Rivkin Jr. and James Taranto have this essay online at The Wall Street Journal.

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MAY 18, 2021

Many people who use grow tents invest in models with clear sides for easy observation and stable support systems to hang their grow lights.

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MAY 18, 2021

“Stop-and-Frisk of Man Standing Near Stolen Vehicle Gets Upheld”: Jacklyn Wille of Bloomberg News has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued yesterday.

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