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Canada Federal Court declares cabinet order enabling ban of single-use plastics unconstitutional

JURIST

The Federal Court of Canada delivered a decision on Thursday overturning the federal government’s order to list plastic-manufactured items (PMIs) under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA).

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Jacksonian Obstruction: Smith Explains How He Was Planning to Circumvent the Decision in Fischer

JonathanTurley

The Supreme Courts decision in Fischer v. However, the treatment of the obstruction claims was the most telling and indicative of Smith, who has repeatedly lost cases due to overextending constitutional and statutory authority. For some, it may lead to dismissals or, in the cases with multiple charges, resentencings.

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Divided By Principle: How Justices Barrett And Jackson Are Shaping The Future Of Constitutional Law

Above The Law

Her questions aimed to gather perspectives on the potential unintended consequences of applying older laws to new technologies, indicating she may be cautious about overreaching interpretations that could criminalize lawful conduct. No decision yet Food and Drug Administration v. Reynolds Vapor Co.

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The Real A.C.B.

Above The Law

EPA (2024), she criticized the Courts decision to block an EPA rule without fully engaging with legal and procedural requirements, stating, The Court today enjoins the enforcement of a major Environmental Protection Agency rule without fully engaging with both the relevant law and the voluminous record.

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