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JULY 3, 2021

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced on Thursday that 130 nations have agreed to a plan to reform taxation rules regarding multinational corporations. The plan involves two pillars. The first pillar would reallocate some taxing rights over multinational enterprises (MNEs) from their home countries to regions where they operate and earn profits regardless of whether the MNEs have a physical presence in those regions.

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JULY 3, 2021

“Fifth Circuit: Texas Lawyers Don’t Have to Join State Bar and Pay Dues; The State Bar of Texas engages in political activities that fall outside the scope of its interests so it cannot force attorneys to join it and pay mandatory dues, the Fifth Circuit ruled Friday.” Cameron Langford of Courthouse News Service has this report on a ruling that the U.S.

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JULY 3, 2021

US Judge Robert Hinkle from the Northern District of Florida (Tallahassee Division) Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction against Florida’s new social media law FL SB 7072 which, among other things, mandated social media companies to publish detailed standards for censorship, shadow-banning, and de-platforming of users. It also required that these standards be applied consistently and that users be informed of changes to rules, terms and agreements before implementation of such change

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JULY 3, 2021

“A Wrap Up Of The Supreme Court’s Most Recent Term”: This audio segment featuring Nina Totenberg appeared on yesterday evening’s broadcast of NPR’s “All Things Considered.

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JULY 3, 2021

Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a moratorium on scheduling federal executions on Thursday, “pending review of policies and procedures.” Garland cited the inconsistent application of the death penalty, particularly leading to a disparate impact on persons of color, and a large number of exonerations in capital cases as reasons necessitating the review of its application.

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JULY 3, 2021

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, Fourth Amendment questions regarding what constitutes the “curtilage” of an apartment and whether a warrant is required for officers to observe a phone’s notification screen; as well as confrontation clause questions regarding testimony given by sexual assault nurse examiners and whether defense lawyers have a right to cross-examine accomplices about the magnitude of benefits they will receive

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JULY 3, 2021

“Two Justices Say Supreme Court Should Reconsider Landmark Libel Decision; Justice Neil M. Gorsuch added his voice to that of Justice Clarence Thomas in questioning the longstanding standard for public officials set in New York Times v. Sullivan”: Adam Liptak has this article in today’s edition of The New York Times. And Ariane de Vogue of CNN reports that “ Justices Gorsuch and Thomas call to revisit landmark First Amendment case New York Times v.

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JULY 3, 2021

Pacquiao allegedly switched to another sports promoter, despite having agreed to a four-fight deal with Paradigm Sports.

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JULY 3, 2021

“The Supreme Court is uber-conservative. A few recent decisions don’t change that. Over the course of the session that just wrapped up, several lower-profile rulings featured sharply partisan divisions — and are likely to be very consequential.” Law professor Leah Litman has this essay online at NBC News.

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JULY 3, 2021

A federal appellate court recently ruled that an insurer has to defend an Illinois equestrian business from a lawsuit.

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JULY 3, 2021

The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that confining a prisoner in a cell for straight 22 hours a day amounts to quasi-solitary confinement which violates the right extended under Article 21 of Indian Constitution. In the instant case, the petitioner-inmate, alleged that he was being kept in an isolated cell for 22 hours a day which was in the nature of solitary confinement.

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JULY 3, 2021

However, three justices said that anyone who resists arrest should expect to be violently restrained.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 3, 2021

Starting or operating a successful business can be a challenge. An entrepreneur may encounter different issues and uncertainties during each phase of the business cycle. In addition, business owners must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. An entrepreneur’s failure to follow the laws that are relevant to their business can lead to expensive legal […].

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JULY 3, 2021

We recently discussed the ruling of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturning the conviction of Bill Cosby. While the Court differed on what errors warranted such action, all of the justices agreed that the trial was fundamentally flawed. Indeed, it was a disgrace and Cosby could sue for malicious prosecution. Yet, the incoming dean of Howard’s fine arts college, Phylicia Rashad, is under attack for declaring her support for Cosby.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 3, 2021

The entertainment industry can be rife with legal challenges and issues, and celebrities are not immune from encountering these types of problems. In addition to the celebrities, producers and directors may also experience legal hurdles while they work within the industry. Explicit terms and conditions established within legally binding contracts govern nearly every aspect of […].

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JULY 3, 2021

“Supreme Court to Consider New Case on Tuition Aid for Religious Schools; Justices add 10 cases to docket for next term, turn away florist’s appeal challenging service to same-sex couples”: Brent Kendall has this article in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 3, 2021

A music attorney is a legal professional who focuses their practice on the legal issues that are most relevant to the music industry. Some of the critical tasks that they may handle can include negotiating agreements on clients’ behalf and helping clients protect their intellectual property. Because of their extensive education and experience, entertainment lawyers […].

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JULY 3, 2021

The US State Department announced new sanctions on Friday against 22 individuals connected to the military regime in Myanmar, as well as against four entities that provide monetary or material support to the regime. The announcement noted that the US Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added seven members of the regime to its list of sanctioned persons, including three members of the State Administrative Council (SAC), the body created by the military after its February 2

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JULY 3, 2021

Trademark law regulates how entities may use business slogans, logos, names, identifiers, and it dictates rules for their legitimate use. Registering a trademark can protect your business from various legal issues. It can help you to create brand recognition and distinguish you, your services, and your products from other competitors in the marketplace.

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JURIST

JULY 3, 2021

The Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer, Allen Weisselberg, were charged on Thursday with fraud and other tax crimes, receiving more than $1.7 million of compensation without paying taxes. The criminal charges followed from a long investigation by prosecutors of the Manhattan District Attorney and New York Attorney General; where the 15-year scheme to evade taxes was discovered.

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JonathanTurley

JULY 3, 2021

Asatar Bair, an assistant professor of economics at Riverside City College, is under fire this week for his praise of one of the most blood-soaked, tyrannical figures in history: Joseph Stalin. Bair is a self-described Marxist but most communists draw a line well clear of Stalin who was responsible for killing millions. As will come as little surprise to many on this blog, I strongly support Bair’s right to espouse his Stalinist views even though I find them utterly absurd and offensive.

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