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Uganda President defies supreme court ruling declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional

JURIST

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday declared the Supreme Court decision in the matter of trying armed civilians in a military court martial as ‘wrong’, stating that the method reinforces the civilian judicial system in defending the lives of people against criminals armed with guns.

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Argentina court issues arrest warrants for Myanmar military officials over Rohingya genocide

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An Argentinian court on Thursday issued international arrest warrants for 22 Burmese military officials and three civilians for their role in the genocide against the Rohingya community. The move follows International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khans recent request for an arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing.

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Court OKs Tesla Board’s Deal to Repay Nearly $1 Billion

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Ending one skirmish amid the legal battles at Tesla over excessive compensation, a Delaware Chancery Court on January 8 approved a deal that Teslas board of directors struck 18 months ago to return roughly $919 million to the company. Additionally, they will forego stock option compensation from 2021 to 2023 worth as much as $184 million.

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Kansas Supreme Court finds no fundamental right to vote in state constitution

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The Kansas Supreme Court held Friday that there is no fundamental right to vote in the state’s constitution in a complex ruling related three 2021 election laws concerning false representation of election officials, verification of advance ballots and limitations on their collection.

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US appeals court blocks challenge to federal firearm silencer law

JURIST

The US Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit blocked an appeal Friday from Texas gun owners and state Attorney General Ken Paxton seeking judicial approval of a Texas gun law that exempts the state from federal firearm silencer regulations. Standing is a doctrine that courts require for an individual’s grievance to be heard.

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Federal appeals court refuses to stay decision striking down CDC eviction moratorium

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The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Monday denied the federal government’s motion to stay a district court decision striking down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratorium. Congress extended the moratorium to January 31, 2021, and the CDC further extended it to March 31.

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This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: August 7, 2021 to August 13, 2021

Broadcast Law Blog

All broadcasters should have submitted “day of” test results in the FCC’s ETRS system by Thursday, August 12, and are required to provide more detailed information about the test results in ETRS Form Three due by September 27, 2021. FEMA/FCC Announcement ). Public Notice ). Press Release and Petition ).