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Government power, from federal agencies to counties, highlights January session

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Singh , in which the court will consider what kind of notice the government must provide before a noncitizen can be deported for not appearing in court. The statute includes a list of information the government must include – most notably, the time and place of the removal hearing. Garland and Garland v. Under 8 U.S.C.

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What Do Startups Need to Know About Data Privacy Law?

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While the FTC Act was not originally aimed at data privacy, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has successfully argued in federal court that its claims against companies for weak cybersecurity measures properly falls within the FTC Act’s prohibition against unfair business practices.

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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

A tort action for intentional infliction of emotional distress is likely to fail. There must be not just outrageous conduct but conduct intended to cause severe emotional distress. Courts regularly exclude injuries associated with the exercise of free speech or artistic expression. Again, the court agreed.

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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

A tort action for intentional infliction of emotional distress is likely to fail. There must be not just outrageous conduct but conduct intended to cause severe emotional distress. Courts regularly exclude injuries associated with the exercise of free speech or artistic expression. Again, the court agreed.

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November 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Oregon Supreme Court Said Public Trust Doctrine Did Not Impose Obligation to Protect Resources from Climate Change. With respect to the scope of the doctrine, the Supreme Court said the public trust doctrine extends both to the State navigable waters and to the State’s submerged and submersible lands. (A FEATURED CASE. Chernaik v.

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Spooky Torts: The 2023 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

On June 15, 2023, the court issued the ultimate judgment not only on the torts claims but perhaps the state of our politics. Louis, a Missouri court was faced with a claim from Carly Munoz who in 2019 sent to Six Flags’ Fright Fest with her cousin. A tort action for intentional infliction of emotional distress is likely to fail.

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