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Beards and Brady (i.e., religious freedom and criminal procedure)

SCOTUSBlog

In district court, Georgia corrections admitted that its policy substantially burdened Smith’s religious exercise, but it argued that various safety and security concerns justified its refusal to allow beards of any greater length. Convicted CEO asks justices whether Brady imposes a due diligence requirement on defendants. In Smith v.

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Advertising for CBD – Safe for Broadcasters?

Broadcast Law Blog

Although recreational marijuana use is now legal in 10 states and the District of Columbia, and medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, it remains an illegal Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. But is it legal?

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Injunction Junction And Circuit Splits Too

Above The Law

Plaintiffs, including 19 states and the District of Columbia, argued that the terminations were illegal reductions in force (RIFs) conducted without the required 60-day notice to states, violating the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Davis involves Cardell Houstons appeal of the district courts denial of his habeas corpus petition.

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