JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ukrainian authorities appeared to claim credit for the assassination of Illia Kyva, a former presidential candidate and member of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament), near Moscow on Wednesday. Andriy Yusov, spokesman for the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service, appeared to confirm the killing in a video, stating that Kyva was “one of the biggest scumbags, traitor, and collaborators,” and that his death was “justice” Yusov added that “ Such a fate will

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Last week, the Sabin Center’s Peer Reviewer Network provided a detailed comment in response to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ Call for Comments on the draft study concerning the impact of climate change on human rights in Africa. The comment offers recommendations to strengthen the draft study’s approach to the human rights implications of climate change and addresses key areas of climate change law.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In response to the recent deaths of six Nepali citizens serving in the Russian army, Nepali authorities have apprehended 12 individuals suspected of involvement in an illegal operation coercing unemployed youths to join the Russian military campaign in Ukraine on Wednesday. The detainees are accused of extorting significant amounts—up to $9000—from victims, falsely promising travel visas.

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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A judge in Chicago overturned a murder conviction Tuesday after defense lawyers produced evidence that an eyewitness who testified during the 2014 trial was legally…

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Thousands of protesters in New Zealand took to the streets Tuesday after the new government released its plans for policy regarding Maori rights and The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand. The protests occurred after Te Pati Maori (The Maori Party) called upon its members and sympathetic New Zealanders to protest the morning of the new parliament being opened as the New Government was being sworn in.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) issued a warrant on Tuesday for Martin Oei, an overseas political commentator for allegedly inciting another person not to vote in the District Council election. The ICAC alleged that Oei incited another person not to vote through his public social media posts during the election period, in violation of section 27A(1) of the Election (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Appeals court orders Galveston County to use controversial voting map”: B. Scott Mclendon of The Daily News of Galveston, Texas has this report. And at his “Election Law Blog,” Rick Hasen has a post titled “ 5th Circuit, Sitting En Banc, and Over 6 Dissenting Votes, Stops Redistricting Remedy for Galveston, Texas for Voting Rights Act Violations; Argument Not Until May.” You can access today’s en banc order of the U.S.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Australian Government passed new legislation on Wednesday relating to the detainment of migrants on public safety grounds. The new law, which passed the Australian House of Representatives by a 68-59 vote, allows the government to indefinitely restrain migrants who cannot be deported or extradited should there be reasonable suspicion that they still pose a threat to the Australian people.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“The gang submits an amicus brief: the mods of /r/law and /r/scotus filed an amicus in the Netchoice case.” orangejulius has this post at Reddit’s r/law forum. You can access the amicus brief at this link. The post “The gang submits an amicus brief: the mods of /r/law and /r/scotus filed an amicus in the Netchoice case.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

JURIST UK Senior Editor James Joseph | King’s College London, GB also contributed to this report. The UK government published emergency legislation Wednesday that would declare Rwanda a safe country for asylum seekers and push through their controversial deportation policy. Shortly after the legislation’s release, UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick, resigned stating that the bill did not provide robust assurance that the Rwanda policy would be shielded from legal challenge.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“ Griswold v. Anderson : The Section 3 Case Before The Colorado Supreme Court.” Josh Blackman and Seth Barrett Tillman have this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.” The post “Griswold v. Anderson: The Section 3 Case Before The Colorado Supreme Court.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday announced his determination that combatants on both sides of Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict have committed war crimes in recent months, and that some had also committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. Since mid-April, members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia have been locked in violence.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Justice Thomas’s Unintentionally Ironic Concurrence in the Self-Appointed Tester Case”: Michael C. Dorf has this post at his blog, “Dorf on Law.” The post “Justice Thomas’s Unintentionally Ironic Concurrence in the Self-Appointed Tester Case” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Former President of Peru Alberto Fujimori was released from prison Wednesday, due to the Peru Constitutional Court order despite the concerns of the IACHR. The Inter-American Court required Peru to refrain from executing the order to release the former president. However, just a day later, on December 6, the Constitutional Court issued a judicial resolution ordering the immediate release of Alberto Fujimori.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“The Need for an Asian American Supreme Court Justice”: Law professor Vinay Harpalani has this essay online at the Harvard Law Review Forum. The post “The Need for an Asian American Supreme Court Justice” appeared first on How Appealing.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Ninth Circuit Judges Reflect on the Passing of Retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor”: William Cracraft of the Public Information Office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has this report. The post “Ninth Circuit Judges Reflect on the Passing of Retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor” appeared first on How Appealing.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On December 4, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a $2.18 billion damage award against defendant Intel Corporation because it found plaintiff VLSI Technology LLC had erred on its damages calculation, that one of the asserted patents was not infringed, and that Intel was wrongly barred from raising a defense that it had a newly acquired license to the asserted patents.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

“SCOTUSblog” has posted additional installments of its new “Advocates in Conversation” feature: Today’s new installments are titled “ The opioid crisis and bankruptcy law with Carl Cecere ” and “ The limits of Title VII protection with Madeline Meth.” The post “SCOTUSblog” has posted additional installments of its new “Advocates in Conversation” feature appeared first on How Appealing.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Not just the Supreme Court: Ethics troubles plague state high courts, too; North Carolina’s Supreme Court chief justice heard cases despite a conflict of interest; Experts say judicial ethics at state high courts everywhere don’t receive the scrutiny they deserve”: Aaron Mendelson of The Center for Public Integrity has this report. The post “Not just the Supreme Court: Ethics troubles plague state high courts, too; North Carolina’s Supreme Court chief justice heard cases despi

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Boutique firm salaries really pack a punch. Congratulations to associates at this firm! The post Boutique Firm Hands Out Biglaw Bucks To Associates appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Women Are Driving the Pressure For Supreme Court Reform; Polling data suggests that the justices underestimated how angry people get when their fundamental rights no longer exist”: Maryann Cousens has this essay online at Balls and Strikes. The post “Women Are Driving the Pressure For Supreme Court Reform; Polling data suggests that the justices underestimated how angry people get when their fundamental rights no longer exist” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Dupe culture has resulted in more than just bad-quality products; it has also given rise to illegal activities. The post Fashion Victims: Dupes Are A Serious Problem appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Gorsuch and Kavanaugh Fiercely Defended Workers’ Rights. There’s an Ulterior Motive.” Mark Joseph Stern has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate. The post “Gorsuch and Kavanaugh Fiercely Defended Workers’ Rights. There’s an Ulterior Motive.” appeared first on How Appealing.

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