JURIST
APRIL 28, 2021
The European Parliament passed the first post-Brexit trade deal with the UK Wednesday—the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The deal was agreed to on December 31, 2020, and was ratified by the European Parliament on April 28 by a vote of 660 for, five against. This deal was provisionally enacted in January in order to minimize trade disruptions between the EU Union and the UK.
EvidenceProf Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
In 2014, the Maryland General Assembly decriminalized possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. So, in Maryland, should the smell of marijuana alone provide reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigatory stop? That was the question of first impression addressed.
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JURIST
APRIL 28, 2021
US President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday establishing the “Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment,” charged with increasing union density and promoting workplace organizing. The task force will be lead by Vice President Kamala Harris, who has advocated for public sector unions and co-sponsored legislation supporting the right to organize while serving in the US Senate.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“Court rules that Jordan is best place for wrongful death case after 6-year-old dies in Hardee’s restaurant accident”: Charmaine Little of the St. Louis Record had this report back in August 2019. Today, a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued this decision reversing the district court’s dismissal of the case for forum non conveniens because Hardee’s had waited too long to seek that relief.
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JURIST
APRIL 28, 2021
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC v Renewable Fuels Association , a case regarding exemptions for small refineries from the Renewable Fuel Standards Program, and United States v Palomar-Santiago , which involves immigration law and noncitizen re-entry. HollyFrontier concerns the Clean Air Act ‘s biofuels mandate to replace crude oil with renewable fuels.
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 28, 2021
Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared conflicted over a school district’s plea to be allowed to discipline students for their speech outside of school. Some justices expressed concern about whether allowing schools to regulate off-campus speech could sweep in too much speech by young people, while others worried that – particularly in the internet era – a contrary rule would give too little weight to the harmful effects that some speech, such as cyberbullying, can have at school even whe
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“Social Worker Faces Revived Suit Over Suicide in Texas Prison”: Maya Earls of Bloomberg Law has a report (subscription required for full access) that begins, “A social worker must face a claim that she was deliberately indifferent to the medical needs of a man who died by suicide in jail, the Fifth Circuit said in reversing a finding that she was immune from suit.” You can access Monday’s ruling of the U.S.
LegalReader
APRIL 28, 2021
When looking for location photos, focus on realistic editing and muted tones. It would look as if you shot the photos on location, whereas actually, these are stock photos chosen with some thought.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“Federal appeals court mandates trial within 6 months on claims of St. Louis police protest abuse”: Robert Patrick of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has this report. And Joe Harris of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Panel Orders New Look at Limits on St. Louis Police Tactics Against Protesters; The Eighth Circuit told a lower court to dissolve a preliminary injunction blocking police from using tear gas and pepper spray on peaceful protesters if it hasn’t issued a fin
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LawTechnologyToday
APRIL 28, 2021
Intellectual property (IP) covers a range of creations, from the digital landscape to physical works. When seeking to protect this property, lawyers and attorneys must use the right technology to assess and sort the data. Manually, this process can become tedious and slow down the application for a trademark or patent. With artificial intelligence (AI), though, the process becomes more efficient and accurate.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“At Supreme Court, Mean Girls Meet 1st Amendment”: Nina Totenberg had this audio segment on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition.” C-SPAN will broadcast the oral argument live, online via this link starting at 10 a.m. eastern time.
LegalReader
APRIL 28, 2021
Selling a business is different than selling something like a car, where you hand the keys to the buyer and go on your way. Many buyers want you to stay on and train them for a couple of months before you leave.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“Why Supreme Court case about cheerleader’s Snapchat rant matters to students everywhere: In Supreme Court cases, our tendency is to focus on who should win; That’s not what matters most in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.” Law professor Aaron Tang has this essay online at USA Today.
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LegalReader
APRIL 28, 2021
Super apps intend to create a complete ecosystem of applications that our everyday lives will depend on. It involves proactive endeavors like taxi booking and groceries, as well as others.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“A court case on the right to anonymity makes liberals and conservatives unlikely allies”: Columnist Kathleen Parker has this essay online at The Washington Post.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 28, 2021
Share We will be live blogging on Thursday, April 29, as the court releases opinions from the 2020-21 term. This live blog is sponsored by Casetext : making litigation more efficient with A.I. and machine learning technology. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. ?. The post Announcement of opinions for Thursday, April 29 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.
HowAppealing
APRIL 28, 2021
“Would Justices Alito and Thomas Have the Supreme Court Hear Minor State Law Cases?” Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.
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LegalReader
APRIL 28, 2021
Make your cover letter strong with a good, and thus not impersonal, salutation, put stress on your strengths, and forget to mention something crucial you’re lacking.
LawTechnologyToday
APRIL 28, 2021
SEO is not an easy thing for any business, but if you’re a startup with a limited budget, then you need to make an impact fast. And there is no better tool than applying an SEO strategy. By performing the correct steps you may get great results. But it is highly important to possess relevant information about it, as SEO is continuously transforming.
Chugh LLP
APRIL 28, 2021
By: Min Kim. Whether you are a company sponsoring an H-1B worker for the first time, or you are a prospective H-1B worker, we provide an overview of the H-1B visa sponsorship process for fiscal year 2022. Which Jobs are Eligible for H-1b sponsorship? . There are three basic requirements for sponsoring an individual on an H-1B visa: The job must require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field.
The Crime Report
APRIL 28, 2021
In order for true and authentic criminal justice reform to work, a recent study from the University of Kansas (KU) has found that the advocates and agencies implementing the change need to believe “that it is legitimate” in order for the true reform to take root. . The latest study, written by Danielle Rudes , Shannon Portillo, and Faye Taxman was published in the British Journal of Criminology , and has highlighted the importance that mindset has on community corrections agencies when fighting
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APRIL 28, 2021
By: Sheena Johnson. At first glance, a commercial lease agreement can be overwhelming, even for landlords or tenants who are familiar with commercial leasing. There is one familiar clause, however, that every landlord or tenant may recognize in a commercial lease agreement, and that is the “Use” clause. Although unassuming, how the “Use” provision is written can have an enormous impact on a landlord’s or tenant’s rights.
The Crime Report
APRIL 28, 2021
Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a reworked bill that aims to preempt federal gun restrictions following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety, reports the Associated Press. The new legislation declares invalid in the state any federal gun restrictions enacted on or after Jan. 1, 2021, that violate the constitutional right to bear arms.
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 28, 2021
Share Monday’s argument in Guam v. United States featured sharply different interpretations of the contribution provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA or the Superfund statute. Guam is appealing a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that the territory is time-barred from seeking contribution from the U.S.
Corporate Governance
APRIL 28, 2021
Kimberly-Clark 2021 annual meeting is April 29, 7AM Pacific Time. To attend, vote, and submit questions visit www.meetingcenter.io/277152589 (password: KMB2021). Vote in advance, especially since the meeting is hosted by a company other than Broadridge. You may not be able to vote at the meeting, as even the proxy acknowledges. To enhance long-term value.
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SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 28, 2021
Share The court heard argument on Tuesday in United States v. Palomar-Santiago , a case involving certain noncitizens’ ability to defend themselves from federal charges for re-entering the country after they were deported. The charge of criminal re-entry requires the prior existence of a removal order entered by a federal immigration agency. In Refugio Palomar-Santiago’s case, that prior removal order did exist.
LegalReader
APRIL 28, 2021
Having a dedicated lawyer in-house means they’re part of the team, hands-on, and proactive to provide a more urgent response than outside counsel would.
MyCase
APRIL 28, 2021
The past year has been a long and uncertain one. COVID-19 impacted the world in so many ways – some of which were predictable, while others were completely unexpected. The legal profession was certainly not immune from the impact of the pandemic, and many predict that the practice of law won’t look the same on the other side of the pandemic.
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