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US Supreme Court hears arguments on California nonprofit law, Guam chemical waste site

JURIST

Bonta and Guam v. The justices did raise concerns that a broad ruling could negate some campaign finance disclosure laws. Given that a majority of the justices appeared to disapprove of California’s law, this could mean that the ruling may be narrowly tailored to this situation. United States.

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Is it too late for Guam to sue the Navy to pay for the cleanup of its dumpsite?

SCOTUSBlog

Navy and the territory of Guam that turns on interpretation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as CERCLA or the Superfund statute. Guam is a 30-mile-long island located in the Pacific Ocean 3,800 miles west of Hawaii. In 1944, Guam was recaptured by the U.S. United States.

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Supreme Court takes up 14 more cases for 2020-21 term

JURIST

The US Supreme Court granted review in 14 new cases on Friday on issues ranging from the eligibility of temporary protected status immigrants to become lawful permanent residents to the application of the CARES Act to Alaska Native Corporations. Becerra and Thomas More Law Center v. The first two cases are Americans for Prosperity v.

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Court wrestles with Superfund contribution puzzle

SCOTUSBlog

Share Monday’s argument in Guam v. Guam is appealing a ruling by the U.S. Guam used it as a municipal waste dump after taking over responsibility for it in 1950. deliberately tried to insulate itself from liability by pursuing a CWA claim against Guam instead of a CERCLA action. But the U.S.

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Chief Justice agrees with position taken by state judges’ SCOTUS amicus brief in important election law case

At the Lectern

” Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye is a Conference member.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

link] The Minnesota courts have a detailed page on their Self-Help Centers that provide not only location information but also tools and resources, law, rules & legal research, and how to find legal advice clinics. Guides on resources and legal information and a pointer to Montana Law Help legal services ( [link] ) are also available.

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End ‘Shameful’ Racial Stereotyping of U.S. Territories: Justice Gorsuch

The Crime Report

They deserve no place in our law.”.

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