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The Court of Appeal for Ontario on Wednesday affirmed the damages award of $30 million in a class action lawsuit against Ontario for mistreatment of inmates in solitary confinement, finding that the administrative segregation was negligent and in violation of inmates’ constitutional rights. The use of administrative segregation in correctional facilities in Ontario constitutes solitary confinement.

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CFPB Compliance Bulletin Warns Mortgage Servicers: Unprepared is Unacceptable. Servicers Should Gear Up for Expected Surge in Homeowners Needing Assistance. (April 1, 2021 – reprint from CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today warned mortgage servicers to take all necessary steps now to prevent a wave of avoidable foreclosures this fall.

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APRIL 3, 2021

On Thursday, a Hong Kong court found seven high-profile democracy activists guilty of unauthorized assembly for their involvement in a 2019 anti-government protest. The defendants, who are all 60 years or older, include media figure Jimmy Lai and barrister Martin Lee. The group of veteran activists also include former lawmakers and political figures.

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APRIL 3, 2021

Bankruptcy Related Changes Under the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. February 9, 2021 By Andreozzi Bluestein LLP By: Daniel F. Brown, Esq. (provided here for educational purposes only). The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Appropriations Act”) was passed by Congress and became law on December 27 th , 2020, and addressed a number of specific bankruptcy issues which had not been addressed as a part of either t

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APRIL 3, 2021

The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities released a report Wednesday which considered the United Kingdom as a “model” for racial equality. The report, while acknowledging the existence of racism in the UK, placed the country above other European nations. It highlights the importance given to racial equality in policy decisions and in the media and also the increasing representation of ethnic minorities in the field of law, medicine and politics.

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APRIL 3, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the Southern District of New York’s ruling on Thursday dismissing New York City’s suit against Chevron. The court held a state tort lawsuit could not be brought against Chevron for environmental protection reasons because federal law, not state, applies. The suit stems from environmental protection changes that the city has been making since Hurricane Sandy.

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“Paul Feinman, First Openly Gay Judge on N.Y. High Court, Dies at 61; ‘I hope I add to the diversity of perspectives that the court considers,’ he said before being unanimously confirmed to the Court of Appeals in 2017”: Sam Roberts wrote this obituary that appeared in yesterday’s edition of The New York Times.

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APRIL 3, 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) v. Alston , a case concerning whether the NCAA’s ban on education-related payments to student-athletes is a violation of antitrust law. Last year, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the NCAA could not categorically deny academic benefits for players, paving the way for programs to provide funds for things like scientific equipment, musical instruments, internships, sc

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“Judicial Notice: April 3, 2021; Notable legal news from the week that was.” David Lat has this post at his “Original Jurisdiction” Substack site.

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A liberal icon, a conservative icon, an early 19th-century pioneer, an early 20th-century luminary. One of those four contenders will be chosen by SCOTUSblog readers as the greatest Supreme Court justice. SCOTUS bracketology began with a field of 16 former justices from throughout history. After. The post A formidable Final Four: Marshall, Scalia, Warren and Brandeis vie for the title appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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“Despite favorable high court ruling, Georgia’s water wars far from over”: Tamar Hallerman of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has this report.

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Share This Story! What does Probate Mean to You? F or some, the most difficult experience we will endure is the death of a family member. This can lead to long grieving periods, stress, and a melancholy outlook look on life. This period of time can be emotionally taxing on a family and the last thing they want to think about is the disposal of the Decedent’s personal belongings.

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APRIL 3, 2021

The Supreme Court recently sided with the state of Georgia over a 2013 lawsuit filed by Florida.

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APRIL 3, 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday upheld a Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) order making changes to media ownership rules. Overturning a Third Circuit ruling, the Court found that the agency met the necessary procedural requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The FCC is the federal agency responsible for the regulation of radio, television, and other media communications all across the United States.

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“Defiant Federal Judge Calls Out the Media-Democrat Complex; One D.C. Circuit jurist pulled no punches as he sounded the alarm on ‘one-party control of the press and media'”: Andrew C. McCarthy has this essay online at National Review.

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APRIL 3, 2021

On Wednesday ousted lawmakers in Myanmar announced the abolition of the 2008 constitution that enshrined the military’s ability to interfere in the political situation in the country. The announcement of the repeal was issued by the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, a group of lawmakers from the National League for Democracy party, which won landslide elections in 2015.

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We have been discussing a slew of defamation actions this year. Indeed, as a torts professor, this could prove the golden age of defamation. Recently, new such cases were filed against Fox News , CNN , and various public figures. Those cases join various cases against figures like Donald Trump, who recently lost a major ruling. It now seems certain that Florida Rep.

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APRIL 3, 2021

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced Thursday that the popular video-sharing social media app TikTok would be unblocked in Pakistan after the Peshawar High Court rescinded its March ban on the Chinese app over concerns of alleged “obscene content. unacceptable for Pakistani society.” The PTA announced that while the ban would be lifted, TikTok’s management was advised to ensure “vulgar and objectionable content” was to be made inaccessible to users to prevent further action a

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APRIL 3, 2021

New Mexico is poised to become the sixteenth state legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana after the state legislature passed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The New Mexico bill will allow persons age 21 and over to have up to two ounces of marijuana in their possession, as well as six plants per individual or twelve per household. Recreational sales are set to begin no later than April 2022, and tax revenue from sales is expected to bring in $30 million for state and local government.

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APRIL 3, 2021

A federal judge for the District Court of the Southern District of New York ruled on Tuesday that non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements signed by employees of former President Donald Trump’s campaign cannot be enforced. In November 2017, Jessica Densen attempted to file a lawsuit against the campaign for sex discrimination, harassment, and slander.

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APRIL 3, 2021

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday that the United States would lift sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Fatou Bensouda that former President Donald Trump had imposed in September of last year. Then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed sanctions on ICC staff after Bensouda launched an investigation into the US military’s involvement in carrying out war crimes in Afghanistan.

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