Attorney at Work
MAY 23, 2023
Gray Robinson | By doing these simple breathing techniques every day, you can manage your stress and anxiety. The post The 3 Best Breathing Techniques for Easing Stress appeared first on Attorney at Work.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
Pope Francis dispatched Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu, a top Vatican sex crime investigator, to Bolivia on Monday as victims of alleged sexual abuse at the hands of priests continue to come forward. Bertomeu, a leading member of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), previously led investigations of abuses committed by priests against minors in Paraguay and Chile.
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HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2023
“Neil Gorsuch Has Given Himself Away”: Columnist Jamelle Bouie has this essay online at The New York Times. The post “Neil Gorsuch Has Given Himself Away” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
Multiple global and local aid agencies called for $7 billion full funding for the UN response to food emergencies in the Horn of Africa Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday’s Horn of Africa High Level Pledging Conference. The conference is being hosted by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the governments of Italy, Qatar, the UK and the US, in collaboration with the governments of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2023
These are a lot of bad legal arguments just to say, 'we don't think you have the votes.' The post Harlan Crow’s Lawyers Tell Senate They’re Going To Take Their Chances With Contempt appeared first on Above the Law.
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2023
Shouts out to Henry Wingate. The post Judge Prevents Mississippi From Creating White-Elected Courts For Black Counties… For Now appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
A judge for the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County dismissed a lawsuit by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake on Monday, denying Lake’s final claims of election misconduct in the 2022 Arizona general election. Judge Peter Thompson held there was no evidence to find misconduct under Arizona statute § 16-672(A)(1) , which describes the circumstances for contesting a state election resulting from election board or officer misconduct.
Above The Law
MAY 23, 2023
Maybe the problem with rising legal costs is coming from inside the client's office. The post Clients Keep Complaining, But Law Firms Are STILL A Bargain Even After Historic Rate Hikes appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s Senior Vice President, Shireen Mazari, announced on Tuesday that she is leaving the PTI hours after the party claimed that she was arrested for the fifth time. These events occurred just one day after Mazari was re-arrested despite a bench order to release her from detention from the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Rawalpindi branch.
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Above The Law
MAY 23, 2023
Is what he said stupid? Yes. But let's be technical here. The post For An Originalist, Gorsuch Is Clearly Slacking On His Definitions And Their Historical Meanings appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a comprehensive report Tuesday naming over 450 child sex abusers within Catholic Church leadership in the state. The report follows a five-year investigation, which occurred following the large-scale revelations of child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania in 2018. The report names and provides information for 451 Church leaders within Illinois that account for 1,997 counts of abuse.
HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2023
“Harlan Crow Rebuffs Senate Democrats’ Questions About Gifts To Clarence Thomas; ‘We do not believe the Committee has the authority to investigate’ Crow’s friendship with the Supreme Court justice, the GOP billionaire’s lawyer said”: Jennifer Bendery of HuffPost has this report. The post “Harlan Crow Rebuffs Senate Democrats’ Questions About Gifts To Clarence Thomas; ‘We do not believe the Committee has the authority to investigate̵
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
In the wake of a damning UN report linking Russian mercenaries to a Malian massacre, the US State Department has said the Wagner Group may be using Mali as a secret arms depot to bolster Russian forces in Ukraine. The Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian nationalist firebrand and longtime associate of President Vladimir Putin, has gained global notoriety in recent months for its vicious fighting in support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2023
“Appeals court upholds Thomas Jefferson High School’s admission policy; Coalition for TJ parent group argued the revised policy discriminated against Asian American applicants”: Karina Elwood of The Washington Post has this report. Matthew Barakat of The Associated Press reports that “ Appeals court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school.” Alex Swoyer and Stephen Dinan of The Washington Times report that “ Appeals court upholds school’s
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
TikTok sued the state of Montana on Monday over the state’s recently enacted ban, which prohibits TikTok from operating within Montana. The lawsuit alleges Montana’s ban violates the US Constitution’s First Amendment , which protects Americans’ right to free speech. TikTok claims Montana enacted the ban in response to “unfounded speculation” about a possible connection regarding the Chinese government’s access of private user data of those with accounts on TikTok.
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MAY 23, 2023
“US Says Justices Should Skip on Charter School Skirt Rule Case”: Patrick Dorrian of Bloomberg Law has this report. You can access the Solicitor General’s amicus brief at this link. The post “US Says Justices Should Skip on Charter School Skirt Rule Case” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the conclusion of its inquiry into Meta Ireland, issuing the Facebook parent company with a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) fine. DPC ordered Meta to stop transferring Facebook users’ data from Europe to the US. Meta responded Monday, stating they intend to appeal the ruling. Under the ruling, Meta must “suspend any future transfer of personal data to the US” and pay a €1.2 billion fine.
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HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2023
“Second Biden judicial pick in one month withdraws from consideration; Jabari Wamble withdrew his nomination on Tuesday; He follows Michael Delaney, who stepped out of contention for an appellate judgeship last week”: Betsy Woodruff Swan and Burgess Everett of Politico have this report. The post “Second Biden judicial pick in one month withdraws from consideration; Jabari Wamble withdrew his nomination on Tuesday; He follows Michael Delaney, who stepped out of contention for an
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
A Hong Kong court has dismissed an attempt by jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn a decision barring his British lawyer from representing him in an upcoming trial under the national security law. Lai had sought a judicial review after Hong Kong’s National Security Committee ruled that allowing barrister Timothy Owen to represent Lai could pose risks to national security.
HowAppealing
MAY 23, 2023
“How the ProPublica Guys Broke That Huge Clarence Thomas Story: It was not straightforward.” Hillary Frey has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “How the ProPublica Guys Broke That Huge Clarence Thomas Story: It was not straightforward.” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed a bill into law on Monday that bans abortion after 12 weeks and limits gender-affirming care for minors. Legislative Bill (LB) 574 contains two separate acts–the Preborn Child Protection Act and the Let Them Grow Act. The abortion ban provides exceptions for victims of sexual assault, incest and medical emergency so long as a physician certifies that is why the patient had an abortion.
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MAY 23, 2023
“Public Criticism Might Be the Best Way to Reform the Supreme Court”: Law professor Stephen I. Vladeck has this guest essay online at The New York Times. The post “Public Criticism Might Be the Best Way to Reform the Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
The Russian Investigative Committee (RIC) announced an investigation Tuesday into alleged terrorist attacks in the Belgorod, Russia–close to the Russia-Ukraine border. A separatist group, known as the Freedom of Russia Legion, have claimed responsibility for Monday’s incursion onto Russian soil. The Ukrainian government denies any involvement.
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MAY 23, 2023
“After the Warhol Decision, Another Major Copyright Case Looms; Richard Prince, an artist who appropriates images like Andy Warhol did, is being sued; But experts said the Supreme Court’s Warhol ruling may have little impact on the case”: Matt Stevens has this article in today’s edition of The New York Times. The post “After the Warhol Decision, Another Major Copyright Case Looms; Richard Prince, an artist who appropriates images like Andy Warhol did, is being sued;
JURIST
MAY 23, 2023
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Monday that Colombia is suspending a truce with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) rebel group in flashpoint regions–including Meta, Guaviare, Putumayo and Caqueta–after the group killed four indigenous children. EMC is an offshoot of the now-disbanded Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). It consists of leftist guerrilla fighters who refused to join a peace deal signed by the FARC leadership in 2016, which saw most rebels lay down their arms.
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