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November 1, 2021 Court Rules Update

American Legal Net

New Court Rule Sets Available : Hawaii Family Court (Excludes HIFCR Part D and Related Code Sections) ( HIFCR ). Kentucky Circuit Court, 27 th Judicial Circuit, Knox and Laurel Counties ( KY27 ). Missouri Circuit Court, 11 th Judicial Circuit, St. Courts Removed. Charles County ( MO11CC ).

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Ninth Circuit Holds Berkeley’s Gas Ban Preempted by U.S. Energy Policy & Conservation Act

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision in California Restaurant Association v. The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. This post is not expressing a legal opinion on Ithaca’s code.)

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Can Police Officers Refuse to Enforce Abortion Laws?

The Crime Report

Can an officer legally, not follow an order from her superior? Many legal cases exist documenting public servants (namely police officers) and when they can and cannot disobey a superior or an administrative (e.g., and around the world) often seem and in many cases do follow any legal order given. (and

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Illegal firearm possession and courtroom closures

SCOTUSBlog

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether the prosecution in a case of illegal gun possession by a person with a nonimmigrant visa must prove he knew of his legal status, and the inquiry courts should follow in deciding to close the courtroom to the public.

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In the case of the praying football coach, both sides invoke religious freedom

SCOTUSBlog

He was too small to play in high school, and his football experience was limited to playing for two years while he was in Hawaii serving in the Marines. The district court ruled for the school district, concluding that “prominent, habitual prayer” is “not the kind of private speech that is beyond school control.”

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December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

The Second Circuit agreed with the district court that the plaintiff lacked standing because he failed to allege an injury in fact since he “never explained why he had any legal right to have the document distributed.” Federal Court in Washington Upheld Forest Restoration Plan. EPA’s brief is due December 15. Williams , No.

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Retail Woes: A Running List of Fashion & Retail Bankruptcies

The Fashion Law

Carven and its parent company, Société Béranger, have filed a voluntary petition with the Commercial Court in Paris in a preceding that mirrors Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in order to remain in business, while it reorganizes and establishes a plan to pay off its creditors. Carven is looking for a buyer. May 2018 – Rockport Group.

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