Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 31, 2024

Yesterday, a new private international law open access article was published online in the Journal of the History of International Law. It is titled: León Castellanos-Jankiewicz, “A New History for Human Rights: Conflict of Laws as Adjacent Possibility.” The abstract reads as follows: The pivotal contributions of private international law to the conceptual emergence of international human rights law have been largely ignored.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) found Wednesday that Russia failed to investigate Ukrainian claims that Russians were financing terrorism in Ukraine, in violation of Russia’s obligations under Article 9 of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (ICSFT). The ruling’s press release states that the ICJ otherwise rejected requests by Ukraine for a plethora of provisional measures.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“Challenge to attorney bias rule heads to US Supreme Court”: David Thomas of Reuters has this report on a petition for writ of certiorari filed today in the U.S. Supreme Court. The post “Challenge to attorney bias rule heads to US Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The Constitutional Court of Albania approved on Tuesday a migration agreement with Italy to establish migrant processing centers under Italian jurisdiction in Albania and allow Italy to send migrants rescued by Italian ships at sea to Albania. The centers would jointly accommodate up to 3,000 detained migrants at any given time. According to Human Rights Watch, more than 85,000 individuals in 2022 reached Italy by sea by the end of October that year.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“Minority Business Grants: A New Front in the Legal Battle Over Racial Preferences; Appeals court weighs grant program for Black women entrepreneurs.” Erin Mulvaney of The Wall Street Journal has this report. Mirtha Donastorg of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that “ Fearless Fund goes to court again in racial discrimination lawsuit; The Atlanta-based firm fielded questions from three circuit court judges in Miami.” Alexandra Olson and David Fischer of The Associ

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“N.J. City Prevails in Abortion Protester’s Buffer Zone Challenge”: Mary Anne Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a non-precedential opinion that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued today. The post “N.J. City Prevails in Abortion Protester’s Buffer Zone Challenge” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday for corruption during Khan’s tenure as prime minister. Khan was sentenced to ten years in prison the day before over revealing state secrets. The couple was investigated by the National Accountability Bureau, Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency, over illegally selling state gifts.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“As Stakes Escalate, Kline & Specter Begin Stepping in to Defend Phila.’s Largest Verdicts Post-Trial”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report , in which I am mentioned. The post “As Stakes Escalate, Kline & Specter Begin Stepping in to Defend Phila.’s Largest Verdicts Post-Trial” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Constitutional Court of Thailand ruled Wednesday that the opposition Move Forward Party’s (MFP) efforts to change the country’s royal insult law are illegal, ordering a cessation of any attempts to push for change. The ruling creates the potential for political bans on the party and its members if found in violation of the law. The case stems from a petition that alleged the MFP violated the “lèse-majesté” law during the country’s 2023 elections.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“Asked And Answered: A New Advice Column; To clerk or not to clerk? That is the question.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site. The post “Asked And Answered: A New Advice Column; To clerk or not to clerk? That is the question.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

According to officials, the European Parliament (EP) opened an investigation Tuesday into Tatjana Ždanoka, a Latvian member of the assembly who has been accused of working as a Russian agent for several years. The MEP denies the allegations but it has sparked concern amongst the parliamentarians, with some saying that there may be other Russian agents acting within the organisation.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“Complaint alleges Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice violated ethics code; A Yarmouth attorney’s complaint says Justice Catherine Connors should have recused herself from a recent foreclosure case, which overturned a precedent set in a prior case where she represented a major bank”: Hannah LaClaire of The Portland Press Herald has this report.

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JURIST

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Ukrainian Government presented their revised bill to parliament Tuesday, which aims to strengthen its military mobilisation rules and maintain its fighting force in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion. The controversial bill was first introduced at the end of December 2023 and was met with public criticism and constitutional concerns, prompting its return to the government for redrafting.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“Elon Musk is suing to stop the government from enforcing labor laws. The Supreme Court might agree with him.” Columnist Michael Hiltzik has this essay online at The Los Angeles Times. The post “Elon Musk is suing to stop the government from enforcing labor laws. The Supreme Court might agree with him.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

A big issue that has emerged in recent years is the question of whether the prosecution can introduce rap lyrics authored by the defendant in a criminal case. The latest court to weigh in on the issue is the Court.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“Challenge to grant program for Black women entrepreneurs lands at 11th Circuit; The conservative activist who was instrumental in the Supreme Court’s curtailing of affirmative action in colleges last year argues the grant is racially discriminatory”: Megan Butler of Courthouse News Service has this report. And Chris Marr of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Venture Fund’s Defense of Diversity Grant Meets Doubtful Court; Fund seeks to resume grants for Black women entrepreneur

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Above The Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

The aerospace giant chose to forego overall financial guidance for 2024 as it struggles with safety concerns in its commercial business. The post Boeing Defense Business Narrows Losses As Company Battles MAX Crisis appeared first on Above the Law.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

“An American Nightmare: Guns, Death, and Second Amendment Insanity.” Eric Segall has this blog post at “Dorf on Law.” The post “An American Nightmare: Guns, Death, and Second Amendment Insanity.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

Medical students, like law students, are in their own world, and it can be difficult for them to relate. The post Law Students And Medical Students Do Not Mix appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

JANUARY 31, 2024

TermScout , an AI contract review company, has launched a first-of-its-kind AI marketplace where lawyers and other contracting experts can build and sell their own contract review AIs, developed based on their unique expertise. The marketplace, called Screens , provides lawyers with an opportunity turn their expertise from a service into a product, while at the same time enabling those reviewing contracts to get a contract review AI tailored to their specific use case by someone who is an expert

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Above The Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

The ones where people are talking are better than the dancing ones anyway. The post Will Contract Troubles Take Song And Dance From TikTok? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

JANUARY 31, 2024

A Florida Federal judge on Wednesday rejected claims from Disney that Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped on its free speech rights by replacing a local oversight board with company critics in retaliation for Disney's opposition to the governor's "Don't Say Gay" law restricting teaching about gender and sexual orientation in public schools.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

Want to support (or oppose) the bill? Share your thoughts with your senators and representatives. Reach out directly -- email or call. The post Access To Family Building Bill Looks To Federally Protect IVF appeared first on Above the Law.

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Law 360

JANUARY 31, 2024

The former chair of 1 Global Capital LLC was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for his role in orchestrating a more than $250 million Ponzi scheme that attracted investors by falsely hyping the profitability of his business.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 31, 2024

One small step for the profession, one leap back for state legitimacy. The post People Now Trust Lawyers More Than Lawmakers appeared first on Above the Law.

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