Attorney at Work
JANUARY 12, 2023
Meyling Ly Ortiz | Fortunately, there’s more than one way for young lawyers to find the training they need to grow. The post Stagnating? Three Tips on Getting the Training You Want as a Young Lawyer appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The Ninth Circuit Federal Public and Community Defenders Tuesday filed an amicus brief in the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that no-firearm conditions imposed on criminal defendants out on bail are unconstitutional. The brief supports criminal defendants in the position of Jesus Perez Garcia, who are on pre-trial release under conditions that include a firearm ban.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2023
California’s Office of the Attorney General contends that drugmakers and pharmacy benefit managers work together to “aggressively raise the list price of insulin in lockstep with each other to artificial levels.” Insulin manufacturers deny the allegations, pointing to availability of lower-cost versions of their products.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina Columbia Division Wednesday decided that a First Amendment lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) over the state’s prohibition against data scraping may proceed. Judge Mary Geiger Lewis denied a motion to dismiss filed by South Carolina State Court Administrator Tonnya Kohn and Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court Donald Beatty.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 12, 2023
Artificial intelligence programs are making inroads in the legal field, showing proficiency in two sections of a practice bar exam and getting used for the…
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Above The Law
JANUARY 12, 2023
At least he can't count on a pardon from Gov. Hochul. probably. The post Steve Bannon Develops Convenient Allergy To His Counsel, Delaying Trial In Border Wall Scam appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The US and India Thursday announced a new Trade Policy Forum (TPF) working group on resilient trade, which will aim to develop and strengthen a sustainable trade relationship between the two countries. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai co-chaired the meeting along with Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The group will also work on the following: Deepening trade facilitation with respect to durable and sustainable supply chains; Cooperative engagement to promote labor righ
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“In Memoriam: William S. Consovoy (1974-2023); Will Consovoy, a leading lawyer in the conservative legal movement, was not your typical SCOTUS advocate — and leaves behind a remarkable legacy.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “In Memoriam: William S. Consovoy (1974-2023); Will Consovoy, a leading lawyer in the conservative legal movement, was not your typical SCOTUS advocate — and leaves behind a remarkable
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wednesday rejected a petition by the Center for Biological Diversity to list discarded polyvinyl chloride as hazardous waste under federal law. The Center filed a petition on July 24, 2014, requesting to list discarded polyvinyl chloride as a hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“Director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, School of Law”: The University of Virginia has posted this job opening. The post “Director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, School of Law” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
Five Connecticut police officers charged with being responsible for an arrestee’s paralysis Wednesday pleaded not guilty in a Connecticut state court. The incident left a 36-year-old African American man, Richard “Randy” Cox, paralyzed from the neck down. Officer Luis Rivera, Officer Jocelyn Lavandier, Officer Ronald Pressley, Sergeant Betsy Segui, and Officer Oscar Diaz were indicted earlier for second-degree reckless endangerment and negligent cruelty to persons.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“Assailing an Hispanic Judge in New York; The left’s judicial enforcers go after a sound Hochul nominee”: This editorial will appear in Friday’s edition of The Wall Street Journal. The post “Assailing an Hispanic Judge in New York; The left’s judicial enforcers go after a sound Hochul nominee” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa Tuesday signed the Health Services Amendment Act into law, preventing health workers from striking for longer than 72 continuous hours or over 72 hours in 14 days. The act also states that striking health workers must provide written notice 48 hours before a collection action begins and must provide emergency services while on strike.
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“Google Says Supreme Court Ruling Could Potentially Upend the Internet; Tech giant files brief in YouTube case brought by family of woman killed in Paris terrorist attacks”: John D. McKinnon of The Wall Street Journal has this report. And Brian Fung of CNN reports that “ Google claims a Supreme Court defeat would transform the internet — for the worse.” You can access Google’s brief for respondent, on which Lisa S.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
Cricket Australia Thursday announced that it would not proceed with its one-day international mens series against Afghanistan set to take place in March, citing the Taliban’s recent announcement of further restrictions on women’s and girls’ education and employment opportunities. Cricket Australia explained that the decision came after “extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders,” including the Australian government.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“The abortion clinic at the center of the Supreme Court ruling will become a secondhand store; The shuttered Jackson, Mississippi, clinic, known as the Pink House, is being painted white; The building’s new owner says he doesn’t ‘want to get into a political issue’ about its history”: Bracey Harris of NBC News has this report.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The Law Society of England and Wales Thursday announced that it issued a pre-action protocol letter calling on the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab to withdraw his decision not to increase criminal defense solicitors’ legal aid rates by the recommended minimum. . The letter comes over a year after Lord Christopher Bellamy conducted a Criminal Legal Aid Review (CLAR).
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HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“The Supreme Court wants state lawmakers to decide abortion. So far, it’s been courts and voters.” Bob Egelko of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. The post “The Supreme Court wants state lawmakers to decide abortion. So far, it’s been courts and voters.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Thursday became the first foreign minister to address Parliament in Papa New Guinea. Albanese used the address to call for a united front on security, economic issues and climate change. After their recent elections, both Albanese and Papa New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape have revisited the strong ties between the countries, both culturally and historically.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 12, 2023
“Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards; Lawmaker concerns include a lack of information on court’s leak investigation”: Michael Macagnone of Roll Call has this report. The post “Lawmakers set to press Supreme Court on ethics standards; Lawmaker concerns include a lack of information on court’s leak investigation” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
The Court of Justice of the EU Thursday ruled in a preliminary ruling that where personal data has been disclosed to a third party, every person has the right to know to whom his or her personal data have been disclosed on request unless the demand is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.”. Considering the context, objectives and purpose of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the court ruled that in order to protect an individual’s right to rectification, right to erasure, or right t
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JANUARY 12, 2023
“SC Supreme Court justice replacement: Abortion ruling brings new scrutiny on the 3 candidates.” Alexander Thompson and Seanna Adcox of The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina have this report. The post “SC Supreme Court justice replacement: Abortion ruling brings new scrutiny on the 3 candidates.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
Chile’s Congress Wednesday passed a bill proposing a new constitution to replace the nation’s Pinochet-era constitution. The new bill was proposed by Honourable Senators Velásquez, Campillai and Sepúlveda. The bill has now been passed to President Gabriel Boric to be signed into law. The bill will ensure that voters have a significant voice, after a previous effort for constitutional reform failed due to unpopularity with voters.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 12, 2023
A misconfiguration within the ODIN Intelligence app Sweepwizard, used across the country to help manage multi-agency raids, has exposed thousands of confidential documents from hundreds of police raids across the years, including personal identifying information about officers and suspects and even, in more than 1,000 cases, suspect social security numbers.
JURIST
JANUARY 12, 2023
Two New York City Hospitals Thursday reached tentative contract agreements with striking nurses in a move that ended a three day strike. Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center announced that they reached a tentative agreement with the leadership of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and that patient care resumed early Thursday morning.
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