The Crime Report
JANUARY 10, 2022
The harm inflicted by American gun violence potentially extends well beyond those who are the immediate victims of a shooting, says a California study. The study by the University of California-Davis Firearm Violence Research Center estimated that as many as two out of every three Californians have been exposed indirectly to gun violence in the course of their normal daily activities.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2022
Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the Taliban takeover. Here, a Staff Correspondent for JURIST in Kabul discusses the impact of the Afghan financial and economic crisis on the nation’s health centers and the inability of ordinary citizens to meet basic needs. For privacy and security reasons, we are withholding our Correspondent’s name.
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EvidenceProf Blog
JANUARY 10, 2022
Similar to its federal counterpart, Delaware Rule of Evidence 901(a) provides that To satisfy the requirement of authenticating or identifying an item of evidence, the proponent must produce evidence sufficient to support a finding that the item is what the.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2022
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Sunday announced economic sanctions on Mali, due to an “unacceptable” delay in holding elections. The delay is in response to the 2020 military coup, which delayed the February elections in Mali, one of four the country has experienced in 18 months. Interim authorities in Mali proposed to hold the elections four years after the date agreed with ECOWAS.
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JANUARY 10, 2022
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Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
Shocking news! We'll believe it when we see it. The post New Bar Exam Will Test Future Law Grads On Skills Actually Related To Being A Lawyer appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2022
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan or KNB Saturday issued a statement announcing the detention of its former chief Karim Massimov on suspicion of high treason. A pre-trial investigation into the treason allegations has been launched by the KNB. The KNB, which replaced the Soviet KGB as Kazakhstan’s intelligence agency, is engaged in counter-intelligence, counter-terrorism, border security, and cybersecurity services.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
Law professors throw epic fit after law review editors propose 'edits.'. The post If You Can’t Publish Racist Law Review Articles, What’s Even The Point Of Law School? appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
JANUARY 10, 2022
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in two related immigration cases , Johnson v. Arteaga-Martinez and Garland v. Aleman Gonzalez. In both cases, noncitizens who are under deportation orders are challenging their prolonged detention – sometimes many months or even years — without the safeguard of a bond hearing before an immigration judge.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
This is some ableist bullsh*t. The post Gen Z Thinks Hellen Keller Is A Fraud. Maybe This Harvard Law School Graduate Will Change Their Minds appeared first on Above the Law.
JURIST
JANUARY 10, 2022
The Delhi police Sunday arrested Aumkareshwar Thakur, a Madhya Pradesh man who is the alleged creator of Sulli Deals, an app that provided photographs of Muslim women for auction without their consent. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police KPS Malhotra, Thakur was apprehended by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) of Delhi Police, brought into custody, and then interrogated.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
The Martian's crypto plug may be ridiculous — until it's not. The post Matt Damon, Cryptocurrency, And The Great Power Of Marketing appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“Justice for Snowflake”: You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast, featuring law professors Leah Litman , Kate Shaw , and Melissa Murray , via this link.
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Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
Not sure that's what that case even says. The post Jed Rubenfeld Attacks Vaccine Mandates Because When You’re Already Disgraced There’s Nowhere To Go But Down appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“The Pulse of the Court: Recap of the Supreme Court Arguments on the Vaccine-or-Testing Mandate.” You can access today’s new episode of the “Gray Matters” podcast, hosted by law professor Jennifer Mascott with guest Steve Lehotsky , via this link.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
Think about January 6 of last year, and reverse the parties' affiliations. Are you being honest with yourself? The post The Hypocrisy Of January 6 appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“The Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Efforts to Protect the Environment: The potential ramifications of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency are profound.” Elizabeth Kolbert has this Daily Comment online at The New Yorker. And Pamela King and Jeremy P. Jacobs of Greenwire have an article headlined “ Meet the lawyers teeing up the Supreme Court climate showdown.
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The Crime Report
JANUARY 10, 2022
With undocumented migration continuing at record levels, there’s growing concern about an increase in deaths and injuries from high-speed chases by the Border Patrol, The increase has raised questions about how far the agency should go with pursuits of the smugglers and migrants that authorities say are the targets of such actions, and when and how agents should engage in high-speed chases, reports the New York Times.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“Inside a Supreme Court Argument”: You can access today’s new installment of the “Advisory Opinions” podcast, featuring David French and Sarah Isgur, via this link.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
What would happen if you learned skills that were far removed from your immediate field and figured out ways to integrate them into your work life? The post Attorney ‘Act’ Law appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“What Is Neil Gorsuch’s Deal With Masks? For one of the Court’s proudest culture warriors, ‘common courtesy during a deadly pandemic’ is apparently a lot to ask.” Yvette Borja has this post at Balls and Strikes.
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ABA Journal
JANUARY 10, 2022
Lani Guinier, the first woman of color appointed to a tenured professorship at Harvard Law School and a Clinton administration nominee for assistant attorney general…
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“Supreme Court lets stand decision that McGirt not retroactive”: Chris Casteel of The Oklahoman has this report. And Curtis Killman of The Tulsa World has an article headlined “ Supreme Court: McGirt not retroactive; Oklahoma’s appeals still on the table.
Above The Law
JANUARY 10, 2022
Is your law firm positioned to grow in a post-pandemic market? The post Extended Case Durations To Hit Law Firm Revenue In 2022 And Beyond appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
JANUARY 10, 2022
“Why Doesn’t the Supreme Court Want Workers to Be As Safe From Covid as They Are? The court’s conservative justices are opposed to vaccine ‘mandates’ not because they’re anti-vax but because they’re anti-labor.” Elie Mystal has this essay online at The Nation.
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