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New Hampshire governor signs controversial bail reform bill into law

JURIST

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 592 on Tuesday “to end the failed reform social experiment in New Hampshire.” Per 8 of the legislation, the new bail law will become effective 180 days after its signing i.e. September 21.

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ACLU seeks to block New Hampshire voter identification law

JURIST

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Hampshire filed a complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief in the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire on Monday challenging the state’s new voter identification law. The legal action targets legislation requiring proof of U.S.

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New Hampshire voters ask court to draw congressional district map

JURIST

New Hampshire voters supported by the National Redistricting Foundation (NRF) Thursday filed a complaint asking the Hillsborough County Superior Court to step in to draw updated congressional districts for the state based on population changes.

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New Hampshire Bar Association endorses ALPS Insurance

ALPS

We are thrilled to announce that as of December 1 st , 2023, The New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA) has named ALPS Insurance as an endorsed provider of legal malpractice insurance for its members. When asked why the NHBA chose ALPS as their partner, Executive Director George Moore pointed to the company’s “.proactive

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Federal court imposes new burden of proof in non-citizen detentions

JURIST

A second hearing was conducted before the immigration judge under the direction of the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire, where the affirmative burden of proof was placed instead on the state. Hernandez was subsequently released.

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Pro Bono Award Winner

MorneauLaw

Sponsored by the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and 603 Legal Aid Pro Bono Referral Program. This award recognizes those professionals who have provided significant and exemplary contributions to the delivery of volunteer (pro bono) legal services to the vulnerable and needy. 603 Legal Aid.

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The Bad News Is That Nonbirthing Moms Now, More Than Ever, Need To Adopt Their Own Children. The Good News Is That At Least Some States Are Making That Easier.

Above The Law

Congratulations to LGBTQ+ parents in Colorado, New Hampshire, California, Maryland, and New Jersey for having a less painful legal option for family protection. The post The Bad News Is That Nonbirthing Moms Now, More Than Ever, Need To Adopt Their Own Children. appeared first on Above the Law.

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