JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday temporarily blocked the enforcement of an anti-money laundering law that mandates corporate entities to disclose to the US Treasury Department the identities of their true beneficial owners. The court, which is based in New Orleans, made the decision just before the deadline for most corporations to comply with the law.
JonathanTurley
DECEMBER 29, 2024
There is an interesting criminal case out of Florida in which FedEx driver Latavion Lewis was charged with grand theft, illegal dumping, and an organized scheme to defraud. Yet, in this case, the grand theft was to throw out packages rather than deliver them. It is a type of Grinch Grand Theft charge that only raises questions about the handling of a certain case in 1966.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) stated on Sunday that Afghanistan has become one of the most heavily mine-affected countries globally, posing a significant threat to the lives of its citizens. According to recent reports, the country is struggling to address the issue, with explosive remnants of war and landmines claiming thousands of victims. “Every day, innocent lives are threatened by the remnants of war,” UNAMA warned.
At the Lectern
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Next Tuesday, January 7, the California Supreme Court Historical Society will present a webinar, “State of South Dakota v. Brown.” The noon program “focuses on the executive and judicial decisions surrounding Governor Jerry Browns 1978 decision to refuse to extradite [American Indian Movement activist] Dennis Banks to South Dakota.” Society board member John Wierzbicki will present and former Court of Appeal Justice Anthony Kline will introduce the program.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Magalli Meda, a Venezuelan activist, stated on Saturday that the Argentine Embassy in Caracas, where six opposition members had sought refuge under Brazil’s protection since March, had been without electricity for 35 days. She described the situation as a violation of human rights, referring to the embassy as a “prison embassy.” In July, both Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzlez claimed victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Attorneys representing the family of Marc Fogel, a teacher currently detained in Russia for drug charges, stated on Friday that the US Department of State has designated Fogel as wrongfully detained. Fogel’s attorney revealed that the Department of State made the designation in October. Russian authorities arrested Marc Fogel in August 2021 for drug trafficking.
At the Lectern
DECEMBER 29, 2024
New Year’s Day is a state and judicial holiday, so the Supreme Court will be closed Wednesday, the day on which it usually conferences. The court will hold its conference this week on Tuesday instead. It will be a double one, because there was no conference last week.
JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev asserted on Sunday that the recent crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was the result of an unintentional missile strike by Russian forces. Aliyev criticized Russia for its alleged desire to cover up the incident, claiming that Moscow delayed acknowledgement of its involvement for several days, further expressing shock at the fact that the plane was shot down by a country that is friendly to Azerbaijan.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2024
“An End — And a Beginning”: At his “The Vetting Room” blog, Harsh Voruganti has a post that begins, “So its finally here. After nearly eight years, and more than four hundred nominee profiles, its time to close the final chapter on the Vetting Room.” Those of us who follow federal judicial nominations closely owe Harsh a huge debt of gratitude for the amazing work he has performed at his site over such a long amount of time!
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced on Friday that the state will soon implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978 , which has remained dormant for decades. The Chief Minister’s commitment to reviving the Act marks a significant shift in policy and governance in Arunachal Pradesh, where religious conversions have been a contentious issue.
Patently O
DECEMBER 29, 2024
by Dennis Crouch The Copyright Act and the Patent Act each include an attorney fee provision — permitting the district court to award “a reasonable attorneys fee to the prevailing party.” Because of similarities in the provisions, they tend to be interpreted together — at least with regard to what qualifies as a “prevailing party” under the statute.
JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The UK Government announced on Sunday a pledge of 4.5 million to support the prosecution of war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine following Russia’s 2022 invasion. The announcement follows shortly after a legislative push, marked by the UK’s Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill , which mobilizes 2.26 billion by leveraging Russian sovereign assets as well as reinforcing military upgrades and critical equipment procurement.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2024
“How an S.F. mans 1898 Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship; As President-elect Donald Trump vows to repeal birthright citizenship, a descendant of Wong Kim Ark reflects on his familys role in its history”: Ko Lyn Cheang of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report.
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JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated on Thursday that Israeli warplanes bombed a van belonging to journalists who worked for the Al-Quds Al-Youm television channel in front of Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat of central Gaza Strip overnight, resulting in the death of five journalists. Although the vehicle was visibly marked with the press motif on the back door, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asserted that the victims were Islamic Jihad terrorists, and the air strike was conducted with precisi
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2024
“Dead Amendment Walking: We answer your smart, incisive, sometimes panicked, questions about the courts, the law, and the constitution, as we slide into Trump 2.0.” You can access the new episode of Slate’s “Amicus” podcast via this link.
JURIST
DECEMBER 29, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Friday to halt a potential TikTok ban, aiming to delay its enforcement while his administration works toward finding a “political resolution” to the controversy. The amicus brief penned by D. John Sauer, Trumps pick for solicitor general, says President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2024
“Some Justice Department Lawyers Look for Protection — and the Exits; Officials who worked on politically sensitive cases weigh moves ahead of Donald Trumps second term”: Sadie Gurman and C. Ryan Barber of The Wall Street Journal have this report.
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JonathanTurley
DECEMBER 29, 2024
For those who opposed the censorship and cancel campaigns during the pandemic, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya became an iconic figure of resistance. Unfortunately, the same can be said of the anti-free speech movement and pandemic hawks. Bhattacharya, who co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration and was a vocal critic of COVID-19 policies, has been nominated as the next head of the National Institutes of Health.
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 29, 2024
“The Unprecedented Dynamics of Trump’s TikTok Brief; Trump wants to make a deal so SCOTUS doesn’t have to”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.
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